Uncommon: The DadWork Podcast

Habits aren’t taught, they’re caught. And at the end of they, our actions and embodied example are our true legacy as men and fathers. The ways we think, the thins we say, and the things we do are what our kids will carry forward, act out, and pass on to their own kids and future generations. In this chat with Nick Krantz ( @neurofitnick ), we explore the profound impact of fatherhood — witnessed...

I never knew that I needed it ↓↓↓ Dads are spending more time with their kids than EVER — the average dad spends 3 x more time caring for his kids than his grandfather did... but, even AS we step into the realm of nurturing, presence, and play with our family, we are seriously underprepared. Most of us haven’t grown up with deeply nurturing father figures and have no example for how we are to show...

I don’t think that most people really understand. If we want the world to change, that responsibility is on us. We can sit back and complain about the youngest generation and all the problems in the world like old men, throwing our hands up in the air or we can embody the changes that we want to see in the world. In my own lifetime, I went from playing outside all day all summer long to smart-phon...

You're either the guy who jumps at the opportunity to run, play, jump, climb, and roughhouse, or the guy who’s uncomfortable watching men — and kids — engage in such “aggressive” play? Our culture has made rough physical play taboo, and it’s our relationships and our children that suffer for it. It’s that very play that helps us as human animals to bond and create belonging, to develop empathy, an...

I would take an inheritance of deep breath and powerful language over an inheritance of a billion dollars any day. Why? Breath and language create the world that we live in, and more importantly, the world that your children will live in, AND the stories that they tell themselves about their worthiness and their place in that world. It's the kind of superpower that will enable them to move from a...

Only men can make a man. In an age where we’re surrounded by our wives and kids, it’s increasingly necessary for for to step out of the home, to surround ourselves in brotherhood, and to go through the gauntlet of challenge and adversity together. Without this, we never truly know whether we have what it takes. We never truly know what we’re capable of, and we can never truly experience our own po...

It takes a real Uncommon Man to stand as the lighthouse for his family when the seas are rough and the storms are raging. But that’s exactly what our wives and kids need from us. And contrary to what culture might tell you, this doesn’t mean that boys and men can’t cry, or that you should suppress your emotions and just get the job done and fix the problem. No, the Awakened & Uncommon Father i...

In tribes, the chief does not seize his role through force. Rather, it is the members of the tribe who entrust him with that role and responsibility. First and foremost, it’s his role to hold each and every member of the tribe — and their wellbeing — in his heart, and to lead from that place. It’s the same for fathers. Just because a man can have children doesn’t mean that he’s fit to serve in the...

Fatherhood is this peak experience that spans 18 years. It's full of boisterous laughter, buckets of tears — lots of them, and I'm not just talking about ours, challenges, and memories. And if you blink, you will miss it. As fathers, we not only have the opportunity to provide for our family financially, but to provide a wealth of presence, play, and memories. And when we play and intentionally en...

It’s imperative that we do the work to be a part of our kids lives NOW, so that they’ll want to stay a part of ours later. But there’s so much more to it than just being physically present. You can be THERE while playing on your PHONE, but are your really present? What your family needs is not your physical presence, but your energy, engagement, capital-P Presence, and your attunement to what’s ha...

So many of us leave our potential. Life is "good", but it's not as rich or deep as it CAN be. And as we snooze on taking action and seizing that potential, we limit that potential for our wives and children as well. We wait for circumstances to change, for things to be JUST RIGHT before WE change, and therein lies the problem. In this episode of Uncommon with Ryan Michler ( @ryanmichler  — founder...

We model the behavior of the men that came before us. The question is: is that the example you want your kids to emulate and seek out in the world? We stand upon the shoulders of giants: our fathers, and their fathers before them. And, we stand at a unique point in history where we have the opportunity to write a story of fatherhood that is far greater and more powerful than anything that's come b...

You should probably stop eating. At least for longer periods of time than you are currently. Our ancient ancestors understood the immense power in simple practices like fasting, yet in our modern world — cut off from our tribes and ancestral wisdom —we've forgotten these simple, powerful, and primal practices that enable us to show up at OUR full potential for ourselves, our wives, our kids, our f...

Isn't self-care selfish? Shouldn't you be pouring everything you've got into your work or your family first? F*ck no. As men, husbands, and fathers we are the FOUNDATION of the family. We are the ground upon which everything else stands. It's imperative that we fill our own cups, that we charge ourselves up, so that we have enough to give to our wives, kids, and to the world in abundance. Why? Bec...

Ben Walker , the no. 1 procrastination coach, is a huge advocate for FUN and PLAY in human life. Not only does he believe that they're important, he believes that they're THE POINT of life -- essential for physical, mental, emotional, and even spiritual growth for ourselves and our families. And not only are they important for that, they're necessary to understand inner and outer boundaries. In th...

Philip Folsom, an anthropologist, army veteran, and legendary figure, brings a unique perspective shaped by his life experiences as a father, business owner, consultant, and longtime practitioner of the work . Folsom proposes that fathers should actively create their own lives filled with vitality and passion, pursuing their dreams instead of falling into martyrdom through self-sacrifice and overw...

Ryan King has a paradigm-shaking take on fatherhood and parenting, particularly in how we may navigating the different stages from early childhood to adolescence. According to Ryan, fatherhood goes beyond just a title; it's about being a mentor, guide, and a cool, relatable figure in a child's life. By actively engaging in their interests, staying physically fit, and maintaining an air of mystery,...

There comes a time in every man's life when he must get butt-a$$ naked, look in the mirror, and ask himself, "Is the reflection looking back at me the example that I want for my children?" When we STRIP AWAY the extras -- our clothing, our jewelry, our technology, the hobbies we identify ourselves with -- we come face to face with who we REALLY are. For many of us, we're confronted with a sobering...

Just because there's a person in a male body in the house, doesn't mean there's a father in the house. To be Uncommon Fathers, we must first be Uncommon Men. We live in a time where what it means to embody manhood and masculinity is controversial and threatening and where the examples of mature manhood are few and far between. So many men who tell me that they're building an example of fatherhood...

It didn't start with you. But it CAN end with you. As humans, we're tasked with the unfinished business of our parents, who were tasked with the unfinished business of their OWN parents. As fathers, we have a unique opportunity to heal those wounds, to break our negative patterns, and to write a new story and a new legacy for our kids and for the generations that follow. And someday, your children...

Authenticity is the currency of the NEW world. And it’s the foundation of the future that your kids will live in. We live in an age where our bodies are being poisoned by artificial foods covered in poisonous substances for their "protection" and our minds are being filled with what's important by our "schools", social-media, Disney, and all the various technologies that distract us and extract ou...

If there's anything that we tend to forget as parents is this: parenting -- though challenging -- can be fun as hell, and that our greatest example can be in our ability to have fun and even LAUGH at ourselves. In this episode with Pat Barber, we dive deep into the importance of becoming both Harder to Kill and Easier to Love, and how we can do exactly that through through snowballing and stacking...

Just because there's a male in the house doesn't mean there's a man in the house. In this episode w/  Steve Eckert , we delve deep into what it truly means to BE a man and a father. From rediscovering our purpose to integrating our family into every aspect of our lives, we explore the importance of rhythm and flow over rigid discipline, and the profound impact of our language on shaping the future...

Eliott Hulse has been a leader of men all his life. Hulse holds the perspective that there is a deliberate cultural attack on masculinity orchestrated by individuals aiming to undermine western civilization by devaluing traditional values and roles. He argues that this attack on masculinity is contributing to the breakdown of the family unit and the absence of father figures in society, leading to...

Robert Bill Jr, a seasoned professional in the fitness industry, shares his nuanced view on fatherhood, shaped by his personal journey. Raised by a single mother, Jack adopted a stoic persona, often suppressing his emotions. However, he now champions the management of inner emotional states for personal growth and success, underpinned by the principles of brotherhood and mentorship. As a father hi...