tired dad ®
The Tired Dad & Tired Mom Podcast
Jon Gustin, The Tired Dad, and his wife Jessica, The Tired Mom, get real, honest, and authentic about their 13-year journey in marriage and parenting. Jon has over 2 million followers on social media and openly shares his vulnerabilities and truths about fatherhood and husbandhood. Jessica joins him to bring perspective from a mom's point of view, sharing what it means to be an involved mother and wife. Together, with their honesty, they make all parents, husbands, and wives feel less alone on this journey.
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Jun 25, 2026
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Episodes
My Wife's Story of Church Hurt: Part 1 08.07.2025 42:03
When my wife was 16, something happened that would change the course of the next 10 years of her life. This is part 1 of her story, where she shares what she went through and where we are now in our parenting journey. We share this vulnerability in hopes of helping those who still feel unheard and those who share the desire to raise emotionally healthy children. Subscribe to my weekly reflections...
Loving Your Kids But Not Loving Parenting? 20.06.2025 49:01
Our opinion on the phrase, "I love my kids but I don't love parenting." We also discuss how the phrase, "Square Peg, Round Hole," has literally changed our life for the better! Get 50% OFF your first order when you use promo code “TIREDDAD” at GoNutre.com . Download the safest browser for your children, AngelQ Subscribe to my weekly reflections on Substack Follow The Tired Dad on Instagram Follow...
Raising Children in a Scary Digital Age 21.05.2025 50:21
We discuss the fact that we’re raising our children in a scary digital age, and what it means to be an intentional parent while trying to balance it all. Download the safest browser for your children, AngelQ Subscribe to my weekly reflections on Substack Follow The Tired Dad on Instagram Follow The Tired Mom on Instagram Subscibe to Youtube Follow on TikTok Follow on Facebook Enter code: tireddad...
Parenting Should Never Be Easy 22.04.2025 49:03
After six cups of java, I jumped on a podcast with my amazing wife, and we dove deep into why parenting is never easy, why we sometimes pour from an empty cup, how struggles have made our marriage stronger, and what’s really causing parental burnout. I hope this encourages parents to see that being tired is, in fact, a badge of honor. Subscribe to my weekly reflections on Substack Follow The Tired...
Raising Empowered Children with RaaShaun "DJ Envy" and Gia Casey 17.04.2025 56:24
I sit down with DJ Envy, host of the world-famous show The Breakfast Club , and his amazing wife of 24 years. RaaShaun and Gia Casey are parents to six children and bring a wealth of wisdom and experience when it comes to parenting. We talk about everything from raising kids in the digital age to growing up in the '90s, guiding our children, marriage, and of course, I had to ask their Top 5 Emcees...
Cold Plunging, Anxiety, Sobriety, and Entrepreneurship w/ the Founders of Desert Plunge 04.04.2025 46:39
I welcome the founders of Desert Plunge , Matt and Brie. They have an inspiring story of how cold plunging changed their lives and how they plan on inspiring the world. We discuss sobriety, anxiety, and the challenging but rewarding side of entrepreneurship. Hope you enjoy this amazing episode! Make sure to follow Matt and Brie on Instagram Enter code TIREDDADLIFE for $100 off at Desert Plunge
Youth Sports, Honesty in Marriage, and Realistic Financial Planning 31.03.2025 1:15:02
We've entered the world of youth sports, spoken openly about what honesty should look like in marriage, and shared the reality of financial planning in our lives. This might be my favorite episode yet—we lay it all out in this one. Hope you enjoy! Subscribe to my weekly reflections on Substack Follow The Tired Dad on Instagram Follow The Tired Mom on Instagram Subscibe to Youtube Follow on TikTok...
I'm Sober, My Wife is Not 19.03.2025 59:22
Our family vacation to Florida, how my wife initially felt about my decision to get sober, current sobriety statistics, and teaching our children to have empathy to bullies. Stay in Okaloosa Island, FL with your family! BLU403DEAL for $100 off 5 night stay (excluding June/July) $200OFFBLU403 for $200 off 6 or 7 night stay (excluding June/July) Subscribe to my weekly reflections on Substack Foll...
Ways We Avoided Divorce After Kids 11.03.2025 59:22
5 ways we avoided divorce after kids, date nights, remembering our sweet nanas, and more! Subscribe to my weekly reflections on Substack Follow The Tired Dad on Instagram Follow The Tired Mom on Instagram Subscibe to Youtube Follow on TikTok Follow on Facebook Enter code: tireddadpod for 15% off at tireddad.com For partnerships, email collabs@tireddad.com
Bring Out The Weird In You 13.02.2025 30:12
Embracing your weirdness, the "to do" list can wait, tangible memories and more in this short but meaningful episode! Subscribe to my weekly reflections on Substack Follow The Tired Dad on Instagram Follow The Tired Mom on Instagram Subscibe to Youtube Follow on TikTok Follow on Facebook Enter code: tireddadpod for 15% off at tireddad.com For partnerships, email collabs@tireddad.com
Raising Yourself Again 04.02.2025 48:46
What does it mean to raise yourself again? How much screen time should we allow our kids? And what do we do when we mess up? All of this and more in this episode! Hope you enjoy! Follow The Tired Dad on Instagram Follow The Tired Mom on Instagram Subscibe to Youtube Follow on TikTok Follow on Facebook Enter code: tireddadpod for 15% off at tireddad.com For partnerships, email collabs@tireddad.com
Breaking The Cycle 23.01.2025 42:07
We discuss how millennials aren't necessarily raising a weak generation, breaking the cycle, and does The Tired Dad know "girl terms?" Please SUBSCRIBE and LEAVE A REVIEW! Follow The Tired Dad on Instagram Follow The Tired Mom on Instagram Subscibe to Youtube Follow on TikTok Follow on Facebook Enter code: tireddadpod for 15% off at tireddad.com For partnerships, email collabs@tireddad.com
The Dads Versus Moms Debate 10.01.2025 47:26
We discuss how we should focus on finding solutions rather than pointing fingers at either moms or dads. We explore how marriage can be both easy and challenging at times, how parenting does get easier, and we share a vulnerable moment when we messed up. Please SUBSCRIBE and LEAVE A REVIEW! Follow The Tired Dad on Instagram Follow The Tired Mom on Instagram Subscibe to Youtube Follow on TikTok Fo...
Marriage Statistics and Entering the New Year 30.12.2024 1:02:36
Post Christmas recap, some marriage statistics, how The Tired Mom is one of the most encouraging people in the world, how to not give a care, and much more! Great episode to begin the New Year with! Please SUBSCRIBE and leave a REVIEW! Follow The Tired Dad on Instagram Follow The Tired Mom on Instagram Subscibe to Youtube Follow on TikTok Follow on Facebook Enter code: tireddadpod for 15% off at...
Our Honeymoon Was Horrible 17.12.2024 58:17
The Christmas magic is fleeting, our pets are getting older, our honeymoon wasn't a good time, but our marriage is. What I thought being a man was, and do we know each other well? This was a heartfelt, deep, REAL, and funny episode! Please SUBSCRIBE and leave a REVIEW! Follow The Tired Dad on Instagram Follow The Tired Mom on Instagram Subscibe to Youtube Follow on TikTok Follow on Facebook Enter...
The Secret Society Of Bed Sharing Families 12.12.2024 39:03
We discuss our children always coming into our bedroom and what works for us. We dive into to other topics about loving our children, what they may say about us later, intrusive thoughts, fears, and even The Tired Dad's top 5 favorite rappers. A short episode that got very deep at times. Hope you enjoy! Email your stories to podcast@tireddad.com Follow The Tired Dad on Instagram Follow The Tired M...
We Aren't Experts, But We Are Honest... 09.12.2024 44:51
We aren't experts, but we do our best to share what we've learned after 12 years together! Parenting priorities, how to get the spark back, how we fail miserably and more! Email your stories to podcast@tireddad.com Follow The Tired Dad on Instagram Follow The Tired Mom on Instagram Subscibe to Youtube Follow on TikTok Follow on Facebook Enter code: tireddadpod for 15% off at tireddad.com For part...
Holidays, Gifts, and Family Visitors 06.12.2024 47:17
We made it through Thanksgiving break, now let's prepare for the next holiday! Email your stories to podcast@tireddad.com Follow The Tired Dad on Instagram Follow The Tired Mom on Instagram Subscibe to Youtube Follow on TikTok Follow on Facebook Enter code: tireddadpod for 15% off at tireddad.com For partnerships, email collabs@tireddad.com
Emotional Maturity In Marriage 22.11.2024 39:41
Why 70% of divorces are initiated by women, emotional maturity, and sharing some less heavy topics! Email your stories to podcast@tireddad.com Follow The Tired Dad on Instagram Follow The Tired Mom on Instagram Subscibe to Youtube Follow on TikTok Follow on Facebook Enter code: tireddadpod for 15% off at tireddad.com For partnerships, email collabs@tireddad.com
Why Parenting Takes More Work Than Marriage 08.11.2024 45:04
What the "work" in marriage really means, how to effectively communicate, and why parenting takes more work than marriage. Email your stories to podcast@tireddad.com Follow The Tired Dad on Instagram Follow The Tired Mom on Instagram Subscibe to Youtube Follow on TikTok Follow on Facebook Enter code: tireddadpod for 15% off at tireddad.com For partnerships, email collabs@tireddad.com
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