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.

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Daily Dad

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Education

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art19.com

Latest episode

Jul 11, 2026

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Episodes

They Don’t Need To Know You Know 29.10.2021

Ryan explains why you should always do what you need to do for your kids, on today’s Daily Dad podcast.  Munk Pack makes the best Keto Granola Bars that contain just a single gram of sugar and 2 to 3 net carbs—and they’re only 140 calories. Get 20% off your first purchase of ANY Munk Pack product by visiting munkpack.com and entering our code DAILYDAD at checkout. Sign up for the Daily Dad email:...

Love Without End. Amen 28.10.2021

Ryan talks about the only thing that you need to give your kids, on today’s Daily Dad podcast.  Check out the new Daily Dad Tempus Fugit challenge coin at https://store.dailydad.com   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-...

What to Want for Them 27.10.2021

Ryan discusses the cost of having high hopes for yourself and your children, on today’s Daily Dad podcast.  Four Sigmatic’s mushroom coffee is real organic, Fair-Trade, single origin Arabica coffee, with Lion’s Mane mushroom for productivity, and Chaga mushroom for immune support. We've worked out an EXCLUSIVE offer with Four Sigmatic on their best-selling Mushroom Coffee - but this is JUST for Da...

The Most Important Decision You Make 26.10.2021

Ryan discusses why you must show your children how much you care about them, on today’s Daily Dad podcast.  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 . See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Pri...

Teach Them These Three Duties 25.10.2021

Ryan talks about the most important lessons to be teaching your children, on today’s Daily Dad podcast.  List your product on AppSumo between September 15th - November 17th and the first 400 offers to go live will receive $1000, the next 2000 to list a product get $250. And everyone who lists gets entered to be one of 10 lucky winners of $10k! Go to https://appsumo.com/ryanholiday to list your pro...

Daily Dad and Coach Shaka Smart on Maintaining Work-Life Balance 23.10.2021

On today’s episode of the podcast, Ryan talks on the delicate balance between working and spending time with your family, shares an excerpt from The Daily Stoic Leadership Challenge where Shaka Smart , the current head men's basketball coach at Marquette University, discusses how he manages work and life, and more.  Sign up for The Daily Stoic Leadership Challenge : https://store.dailystoic.com/pa...

Do Your Future Self This Favor 22.10.2021

Ryan talks about why you should savor the moments that you have with your children, on today’s Daily Dad podcast.  Check out the new Daily Dad Tempus Fugit challenge coin at https://store.dailydad.com   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/p...

You Can’t Be Naive 21.10.2021

Ryan discusses why you should always be striving to understand more about the world around you, on today’s Daily Dad podcast.  Pick up a copy of Robert Greene’s new book The Daily Laws over at The Painted Porch 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://art...

What Did You Learn? 20.10.2021

On today’s episode of the podcast, Ryan reads an article that he wrote for USA Today about how the COVID-19 pandemic has changed his life and his relationship with his children. "There’s no reason to rush through bedtime. There’s no reason to rush through anything or to anywhere. Because what we’re rushing from is our children." Read the article: https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/voices/2021/...

You’re a Coach In A Game That’s Changed 19.10.2021

Ryan explains how things will always be changing and you must adjust to what is new, on today’s Daily Dad podcast.  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...

Do You Know Them? And They You? 18.10.2021

Ryan asks you to think about how well you actually know your children, on today’s Daily Dad podcast.  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 . See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy N...

Daily Dad on Creating Lasting Memories With Your Children 16.10.2021

On today’s episode of the podcast, Ryan recounts his two week long road trip that he took in September 2021 with his family. He discusses blowing out a tire on the highway, visiting family while also doing interviews and press for his newest book, making the trek up a mountain road to see his partner at an abandoned ghost town, and more. Four Sigmatic’s mushroom coffee is real organic, Fair-Trade,...

This Is What You’ll Wish 15.10.2021

Ryan explains why you should savor the moments you have with your children, before they are gone, on today’s Daily Dad podcast.  Check out the new Daily Dad Medallion at https://store.dailydad.com   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/priva...

You Have to Make Adjustments 14.10.2021

Ryan explains why you have to bend to meet your children’s needs, on today’s Daily Dad podcast.  Check out the new Daily Dad Medallion at https://store.dailydad.com  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 . See Priv...

Constantly Remind Yourself That Time Flies 13.10.2021

Ryan discusses how you should look at time with your kids, not just what they say, on today’s Daily Dad podcast.  Check out the new Daily Dad Medallion at https://store.dailydad.com   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-...

This is Their Language 12.10.2021

Ryan explains why you must watch what your children do, not just what they say, on today’s Daily Dad podcast.  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 . See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California...

The Moments of Leniency Matter 11.10.2021

Ryan talks about the value of having patience with your children, on today’s Daily Dad podcast.  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 f...

Author Adam Rubin on Embracing Childhood and Pursuing Passion 09.10.2021

On today’s podcast, Ryan talks to Adam Rubin about his newest book High Five , the childlike mindset, the importance of putting yourself in the shoes of your children, what it means to be fun and silly, and more. Adam Rubin is a #1 New York Times best selling author of children's books. His books have sold over one million copies. Rubin graduated from Washington University in St. Louis where he st...

What Are You Teaching Them? 08.10.2021

Ryan explains how your actions influence your children, on today’s Daily Dad podcast.  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 . See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https:...

Give Them Plenty of These 07.10.2021

Ryan discusses the importance of letting your kids know that you’re proud of them, on today’s Daily Dad podcast.  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 . See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Californ...

This is The Great Leveler 06.10.2021

Ryan explains the brain can be your strongest asset, on today’s Daily Dad podcast.  Ryan Holiday’s new book  Courage Is Calling: Fortune Favors The Brave  is out now! Check it out at  https://dailystoic.com/preorder 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:...

You Can’t Do This 05.10.2021

Ryan explains why you must slowly transition out of your kids life as they get older, on today’s Daily Dad podcast.  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 . See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Calif...

Show Them What a Good Marriage Looks Like 04.10.2021

Ryan discusses why cultivating a healthy relationship with your partner is so important, on today’s Daily Dad podcast.  List your product on AppSumo between September 15th - November 17th and the first 400 offers to go live will receive $1000, the next 2000 to list a product get $250. And everyone who lists gets entered to be one of 10 lucky winners of $10k! Go to https://appsumo.com/ryanholiday t...

Dr. William Stixrud and Ned Johnson on Raising Resilient Kids 02.10.2021

On todays episode, Ryan has another conversation with Dr. William Stixrud and Ned Johnson about their new book What Do You Say?: How to Talk with Kids to Build Motivation, Stress Tolerance, and a Happy Home , experiencing adversity and developing resilience, why we should look at the last year as a gift that can improve our lives rather than a burden, how to teach kids to find purpose and control...

They Are Reborn Each Day 01.10.2021

Ryan explains how children look at the world and why you should always consider it, on today’s Daily Dad podcast.  Ryan Holiday’s new book  Courage Is Calling: Fortune Favors The Brave  is out now! Check it out at  https://dailystoic.com/preorder Sign up for the Daily Dad email: DailyDad.com   Follow Daily Dad: Twitter , Instagram , Facebook See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Cali...

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