The Peaceful Papa

In this episode of The Peaceful Papa, host Ravi Rothenberg sits down with innovation leader and author Michael Whitaker to bridge the gap between rapidly evolving technology and grounded fatherhood. If you’ve ever felt like the "digital genie" is out of the bottle and you’re struggling to keep up, this episode is your manual for moving from fear to curiosity. Whether you are parenting a...

“I was the most peaceful guy I knew… and then I had kids.” In this deeply honest and expansive conversation, Ravi Rothenberg is joined by Noah and Dave , co-founders of Council of Fathers , to explore what really gets activated when men become fathers. Together, they unpack anger, emotional repression, tenderness, initiation, and why fatherhood often reveals parts of ourselves we didn’t know exist...

This is the most intimate episode of The Peaceful Papa Podcast to date. Host Ravi Rothenberg welcomes his beloved partner, Lynan , and their six-month-old son, Maxwell , into the studio for a raw, unscripted conversation on modern parenthood, partnership, and presence. Recorded live with a baby in arms, this episode offers a rare look inside real-time family life—home births, breastfeeding, co-sle...

What if the key to peace, health, and connection begins where your day ends — with sleep? In this illuminating and deeply human conversation, host Ravi Rothenberg sits down with Adam Wertz , CEO and founder of Rebis Health , a multidisciplinary sleep wellness center bringing together sleep medicine, airway dentistry, and functional medicine under one roof. Together, they explore how restorative sl...

In this potent and heart-opening conversation, host Ravi Rothenberg sits down with Ben Raya — tantric teacher, men’s work facilitator, and father of two — to explore one of the most vital questions of our time: How can men embody both the lover and the fighter—soft heart and strong power—in service to their families and the world? Together, Ravi and Ben traverse the terrain of modern masculinity,...

What if the real work of fatherhood isn’t about teaching our kids everything — but learning with them? In this deeply insightful conversation, host Ravi Rothenberg sits down with Michael Vladeck, therapist, educator, and father, to explore the art of conscious parenting, emotional regulation, and the healing work that allows us to show up with presence, humility, and love. Michael shares his power...

What if your deepest pain could become your greatest teacher? In this powerful and vulnerable episode of The Peaceful Papa Podcast, host Ravi Rothenberg sits down with Reuvain Bacal to explore the universal experience of suffering and how to transform it into peace, growth, and purpose. Through intimate personal stories, including his daughter’s mental health journey and the breakdown of his marri...

In this episode of the Peaceful Papa Podcast, host Ravi and guest Jaymin Patel explore the complexities of fatherhood, emotional mastery, and the journey towards living a fully authentic life. They discuss the importance of understanding and expressing anger as a pathway to power, the significance of vulnerability and intimacy in relationships, and the necessity of repairing connections with child...

In this deeply personal solo episode, host Ravi Rothenberg invites you into an intimate exploration of story—how the narratives we carry shape our lives, and what can happen when we finally claim them as our own. Through guided reflection, Ravi models the Head, Heart, and Hara practice, grounding into presence before opening the scroll of his own life story— “Ravi, the Flame Between Worlds.” He sh...

In this deeply grounding and vulnerable conversation, host Ravi Rothenberg sits down with coach and father Jordy Cohen to explore what it really means to embody clean power—the kind of strength rooted in awareness, tenderness, and truth. Together they unpack how fathers can move from “doing” to being, finding peace not through perfection, but through presence, self-reflection, and repair. Jordy sh...

What would it feel like to reach the end of your life with no regrets? In this powerful episode of The Peaceful Papa Podcast , host Ravi Rothenberg sits down with Mike Aidala—performance coach, two-time Guinness World Record holder, and emotional fitness advocate—for a wide-ranging conversation about fatherhood, coaching, mental health, and living a life aligned with your deepest values. Mike shar...

Welcome to The Peaceful Papa Podcast What if fatherhood could feel lighter, more grounded, and deeply purposeful? In this debut episode of The Peaceful Papa Podcast, host Ravi Rothenberg shares his vision for creating a space where fathers can slow down, breathe, and step into their role as present leaders—not only for their families, but for their communities and the world. With raw honesty, Ravi...

In this episode of The Peaceful Papa Podcast, host Ravi Rothenberg sits down with relationship expert and founder of The Relationship School, Jayson Gaddis, for a candid, powerful conversation on fatherhood, marriage, and the daily practice of modeling love. Together they explore how parents can create homes where children feel seen, safe, and understood—not by striving for perfection, but by show...