Daily Dad

The Daily Dad

The audio companion to DailyDad.com’s daily email meditations on fatherhood, read by Ryan Holiday. Each daily reading will help you find the wisdom, inner strength, and good humor you need in order to be a great dad. Learn from historical figures and contemporary fathers how to do your most important job. Find more at dailydad.com.

Author

Daily Dad

Category

Education

Podcast website

art19.com

Latest episode

Jul 11, 2026

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Episodes

Daily Dad on Talking to Your Kids About Death 21.05.2022

On today’s episode of the podcast Ryan talks about the moment when his son asked him if he is afraid to die, the importance of valuing your time with you kids, and more. Magic Spoon is an adult version of what you loved as a kid—without the sugar, carbs, or guilt. Go to magicspoon.com/DAILYDAD to grab a custom bundle of cereal and start your New Year off right! And be sure to use our promo code DA...

They Do Most of It 20.05.2022

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Think The Unthinkable 19.05.2022

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Why Do We Say This? 18.05.2022

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You Say You Wish You Were Around More 17.05.2022

Ryan talks about the importance of spending time with your children. Sign up for the Daily Dad email: DailyDad.com   Follow Daily Dad: Twitter , Instagram , Facebook See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

How to Get Them to Read (Or Do Anything) 16.05.2022

Ryan talks about how you can get your kids to read more Sign up for the Daily Dad email: DailyDad.com   Follow Daily Dad: Twitter , Instagram , Facebook See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Daily Dad on Organizing Your Life 14.05.2022

On today’s episode of the podcast, Ryan talks to his friend and writing partner Nils Parker about how Ryan recently hired someone to help him organize his home. Kion Aminos is backed by over 20 years of clinical research, has the highest quality ingredients, no fillers or junk, undergoes rigorous quality testing, and tastes amazing with all-natural flavors. Go to getkion.com/dailydad to save 20% o...

Begin Anew, While You Can 13.05.2022

Ryan talks about how to always start fresh. Kion Aminos is backed by over 20 years of clinical research, has the highest quality ingredients, no fillers or junk, undergoes rigorous quality testing, and tastes amazing with all-natural flavors. Go to getkion.com/dailydad to save 20% on subscriptions and 10% on one-time purchases. Sign up for the Daily Dad email: DailyDad.com   Follow Daily Dad: Twit...

What Can You Do? 12.05.2022

Ryan talks about the the importance of focusing on what you can control. InsideTracker provides you with a personalized plan to improve your metabolism, reduce stress, improve sleep, and optimize your health for the long haul. For a limited time, get 20% off the entire InsideTracker store. Just go to insidetracker.com/DAILYDAD to claim this deal. Sign up for the Daily Dad email: DailyDad.com   Fol...

Not All Readers Are Good Parents, But All Good Parents Are Readers 11.05.2022

Ryan talks about the value of developing a reading practice. Every week StoryWorth emails your loved one a different story prompt – questions you’ve never thought to ask. Get started right away with no shipping required by going to StoryWorth.com/dailydad . You’ll get $10 off your first purchase! That’s StoryWorth.com/dailydad for $10 off. If you want to become a great reader, the Stoics can help....

Teach Them To Choose 10.05.2022

Ryan talks about preparing your kids for making decisions. Sign up for the Daily Dad email: DailyDad.com   Follow Daily Dad: Twitter , Instagram , Facebook See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Here's How To Spend More Time With Them 09.05.2022

Ryan talks about the importance of making time for your kids. Check out the new Daily Dad Tempus Fugit challenge coin at https://store.dailydad.com   Magic Spoon is an adult version of what you loved as a kid—without the sugar, carbs, or guilt. Go to magicspoon.com/DAILYDAD to grab a variety pack and try it today. Use our promo code DAILYDAD at checkout to save five dollars off your order. Sign up...

Daily Dad on How to Live and Act Sustainably 07.05.2022

On today’s episode of the Daily Dad Podcast Ryan talks about how his family is thinking about serving the common good, making the world a better place for future generations, the importance of thinking about our individual actions affect others, and more. InsideTracker provides you with a personalized plan to improve your metabolism, reduce stress, improve sleep, and optimize your health for the l...

Guilt Won't Help 06.05.2022

Ryan talks about why guilt doesn’t help. Magic Spoon is an adult version of what you loved as a kid—without the sugar, carbs, or guilt. Go to magicspoon.com/DAILYDAD to grab a variety pack and try it today. Use our promo code DAILYDAD at checkout to save five dollars off your order. Sign up for the Daily Dad email: DailyDad.com   Follow Daily Dad: Twitter , Instagram , Facebook See Privacy Policy...

You Gotta Take An Interest 05.05.2022

Ryan talks about why you have to be interested in your kids lives. If you want to become a great reader, the Stoics can help. We built out their best insights into our Read to Lead: A Daily Stoic Reading Challenge . Since it first launched in 2019, Read to Lead has been our most popular challenge, taken on by almost ten thousand participants. Today, we’re excited to announce that, for the first ti...

There Are So Many Ways for Them To Contribute 04.05.2022

Ryan talks about how your kids can help. BetterHELP will assess your needs and match you with your own licensed professional therapist and you can start communicating in under 48 hours. Visit betterhelp.com/dailydad and join the over 1,000,000 people who have taken charge of their mental health with the help of an experienced professional. Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/dailydad Si...

This Is Making You So Much Better 03.05.2022

Ryan talks about how much better this job is making you. Sign up for the Daily Dad email: DailyDad.com   Follow Daily Dad: Twitter , Instagram , Facebook See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

This is Always In Their Control 02.05.2022

Ryan talks about why teaching your kids to focus on what they can control. Ritual is a multivitamin that delivers high quality nutrients, including Vitamin D3, in just 2 daily pills. Your multivitamins are delivered to your door every month with free shipping, always. You can start, snooze, or cancel your subscription anytime. Get key nutrients without the B.S. - Ritual is offering listeners 10% o...

Roosevelt Montas on Teaching the Classics to Kids 30.04.2022

On today’s episode of the podcast Ryan talks to author Roosevelt Montas about how to make philosophy and the classics accessible to young children, how the classics connect to something in our humanity, how the ancient texts connect children and adults the same, and more. Roosevelt Montás is Director of the Freedom and Citizenship Program.  He was born in the Dominican Republic and moved to New Yo...

They Listen Better Than You 29.04.2022

Ryan talks about why you must listen to your children. Sign up for the Daily Dad email: DailyDad.com   Follow Daily Dad: Twitter , Instagram , Facebook See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Compete On This 28.04.2022

Ryan talks about what really matters in parenting. Hiya is the pediatrician-approved superpowered chewable vitamin created by two dads tired of children’s vitamins that cause more problems than they solve. Daily Dad listeners receive 50% off your first order. To claim this deal go to hiyahealth.com/DAILYDAD or enter code DAILYDAD at checkout. Sign up for the Daily Dad email: DailyDad.com   Follow...

What Kind Of Energy Are You Bringing? 27.04.2022

Ryan talks about the importance of bringing the right energy to parenting. Kion Aminos is backed by over 20 years of clinical research, has the highest quality ingredients, no fillers or junk, undergoes rigorous quality testing, and tastes amazing with all-natural flavors. Go to getkion.com/dailydad to save 20% on subscriptions and 10% on one-time purchases. Sign up for the Daily Dad email: DailyD...

Wherever They Are, You Are Too 26.04.2022

Ryan talks about why you have to always stay beside your kids. Sign up for the Daily Dad email: DailyDad.com   Follow Daily Dad: Twitter , Instagram , Facebook See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

This Doesn’t Make It Right 25.04.2022

Ryan talks about why you shouldn’t “love bomb” your kids. Sunday can help you grow a beautiful lawn without the guesswork OR nasty chemicals. F​​ull-season plans start at just $129, and you can get 20% off at checkout when you visit GETSUNDAY.COM/DAILYDAD . Sign up for the Daily Dad email: DailyDad.com   Follow Daily Dad: Twitter , Instagram , Facebook See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/priva...

Daily Dad on Finding Maximum Enjoyment with Minimum Cost 23.04.2022

On today’s episode of the podcast Ryan talks about his families recent trip to a NASCAR race in Austin, how to raise kids who are aware of their situation and not spoiled, knowing how to find maximum enjoyment at minimum cost, and more. BetterHELP will assess your needs and match you with your own licensed professional therapist and you can start communicating in under 48 hours. Get 10% off your f...

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