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

This Doesn’t Make It Right 22.04.2022

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They Help You Notice Things 21.04.2022

Ryan talks about why you should pay close attention to 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 .

Think The Unthinkable 20.04.2022

Ryan talks about why you should be aware of the harsh realities of life. 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 , Instagra...

They Can Make It Beautiful 19.04.2022

Ryan talks about what you must give to 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 .

Who Gets Your Patience? 18.04.2022

Ryan talks about where you should direct your patience. 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...

Josh Peck on Breaking the Cycle of Generational Trauma 16.04.2022

On today’s episode Ryan talks to actor Josh Peck about his experience growing up with a single mom and never meeting his father, the power of breaking the cycle of generational trauma, why parents have to embody the traits that they want their kids to have, and more. Josh Peck is an American actor, comedian, and YouTuber. Josh began his career as a child actor in the late 1990s and early 2000s, an...

This is The Real Dad Tax 15.04.2022

Ryan talks about the true perk of 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 Daily...

You Want Tough (But Practical) Kids 14.04.2022

Ryan talks about the balance between discipline and practicality. Check out the new Daily Dad Luctor et Emergo challenge coin at https://store.dailydad.com   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 m...

We Keep This From Our Kids 13.04.2022

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Don’t Give Them This 12.04.2022

Ryan talks about why you should protect your kids from this dangerous feeling.  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 .

There Are Things Better To Just Not Think About 11.04.2022

Ryan talks about the problems that are better left unsolved. 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...

Daily Dad on Setting Priorities and Making Sacrifices 09.04.2022

On today’s episode of the podcast Ryan talks about how he prefers to set priorities rather than concrete goals, how it’s easy to have ambitious personal goals but not make the proper sacrifices, 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 first month at betterhelp.com/dai...

Don’t Burden Them 08.04.2022

Ryan talks about why you have to let your kids be who they are. 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 , Faceb...

Give Them Something to Believe In 07.04.2022

Ryan talks about why you have to be something strong for 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 is When It Matters 06.04.2022

Ryan talks about the most important time you have with your kids. 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. Check out the new Daily Dad Tempus Fugit challenge coin at https://store.dailydad.com   Sig...

They Are Trying to Talk To You 05.04.2022

Ryan talks about how you must always be willing to listen to your kids. 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...

You’ll Never Be Proud Of This 04.04.2022

Ryan talks about how to manage your temper with your kids. Sign up for the Daily Stoic Taming Your Temper Course at dailystoic.com/anger 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 the Balance Being Overly Permissive and too Strict 02.04.2022

On today’s episode of the podcast, Ryan talks to his friend and writing partner Nils Parker about how to think about the messages that they’re sending to their kids, how to teach your kids about the responsibility of taking care of things, 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 o...

You Have To Explain 01.04.2022

Ryan talks about why you owe your children an explanation. 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 .

Hit Them With One Of These 31.03.2022

Ryan talks about why you should always be expressing your love to your children. 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...

Make Sure They’re Drinking This 30.03.2022

Ryan talks about the benefits of staying hydrated. 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 Priva...

What Are Your Rules? 29.03.2022

Ryan talks about the importance of instilling values into your kids. Hiya is the pediatrician-approved super-powered 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: Dai...

There Is A Difference. A Big Difference. 28.03.2022

Ryan talks about the difference between good and bad parenting. Hiya is the pediatrician-approved super-powered 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. Do you want to feel like you are ready to...

Daily Dad on Embracing the Ordinary 26.03.2022

On today’s episode of the podcast Ryan talks about a recent trip that he went on with his kids, how important it is to embrace the ordinary experiences that your kids find extraordinary,  Ritual is a multivitamin that delivers high quality nutrients, including Vitamin D3, in just 2 daily pills. Get key nutrients without the B.S. - Ritual is offering listeners 10% off during your first 3 months. Vi...

Cherish the Good Moods 25.03.2022

Ryan talks about why you should savor the moments when your kids are happy. 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 , Insta...

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