The Mindful Dad

Épisodes

• You Aren't a Bad Dad: How to Break Generational Cycles 30.06.2026 14min

  Ever feel overwhelmed by dad guilt after snapping at your kids? You aren’t a bad father; you might just be unconsciously repeating history and parenting the exact way you were raised. In this episode, we break down how to stop beating yourself up and uncover the real root causes of negative generational cycles in fatherhood. True change doesn't come from forcing perfection; it comes from shifting from reaction to reflection. By using self-awareness, deep empathy, and practical mindfulness, yo...
• 3 Things Busy Dads Get Wrong About Self-Improvement 01.06.2026 13min

  You're trying to do too much, copying the wrong people, and acting "too much" like someone you're not yet. Those three habits are ruining your growth as a dad. Grab the 365 Dad Journal: https://www.threesixfivedad.com/products/365-dad-journal-physical Work With Me 1:1: https://www.threesixfivedad.com/pages/1-1-coaching-service Free Shadow Work Guide for Dads: https://threesixfivedad.kit.com/innershadow -------------------- Key Themes: Busy Dad Self Growth Mistake One- T...
• My Son Asked Me If I Even Cry 27.05.2026 8min

  After my daughter moved across the country, my 14-year-old son and I had a moment in the car I was not prepared for. In this episode I talk about what it means to be emotionally present with your kids, what we are silently teaching our sons when we refuse to let them see us grieve, and what a traffic jam on the way home taught me about sitting in pain instead of running from it. Key Themes: Dads and Emotional Walls Custody Battle Backstory The Last Drop Off Crying in the Car Together Imperman...
• The One Thing Missing From Every Dad's Apology 13.05.2026 14min

  Apologizing to your kids is the right move. But if you stop there, the cycle repeats. In this video I break down what comes after the apology; the self-inquiry that actually changes how you show up. Key Themes: Why Dads Avoid Sorry Apology Is Just Step One Right Action Explained Triggered Then Repair Showing Up Isn't Enough Personal Story Owning It And Apologizing The Real Work Reflection Grab the 365 Dad Journal: https://www.threesixfivedad.com/products/365-dad-journal-physical Work ...
• Parenting From Fear vs Parenting From Love 21.04.2026 21min

  Most of us have told ourselves at some point that we reacted the way we did because we love our kids. In this episode I share a specific moment from a trip to Arizona with my son that forced me to see clearly — for the first time — that what I was calling love was actually fear in disguise. We get into how fear based parenting shows up in real life, what the Buddhist concept of metta teaches us about the difference between conditional and unconditional love in parenting, and what it actually ...
• Why Most Dads Struggle In Silence 14.04.2026 14min

  Most dads are going through the same things but almost none of them talk about it to other men. In this episode I share what happened when I started opening up to other fathers on my competitive rowing team — and why those conversations left me thinking not about business, not about content, but about how badly we all need someone who looks like us to say "I feel that too." This one is about the power of male community in fatherhood, why vulnerability with other men is still one of the hardes...
• Does My Son See Me As A Failure? 09.04.2026 18min

  Most dads carry this question privately and never say it out loud. Does my child see my failures more clearly than my love? In this episode I get honest about my own version of that fear — living at my parents home at 38, co-parenting, and what I have had to learn about comparison, perceived success, and why the evidence of what you have actually built deserves more of your attention than the story you tell yourself about where you are falling short. What We Cover: Why the comparison game is ...
• The One Thing That Made My Meditation Practice Sustainable As A Busy Dad 31.03.2026 16min

  After almost ten years of consistent meditation practice, one thing stands out above everything else as the reason the practice has lasted. It is not routine. It is not discipline. It is not finding a quieter room or waking up earlier. It is intention. And not just any intention. In this episode we get into the difference between ego based intentions that quietly undermine your practice and intentions that are bigger than yourself — rooted in your children, your presence, and your highest sel...
• You Don't Have A Discipline Problem. You Have A Self Worth Problem. 17.03.2026 24min

  If you've tried meditating, journaling, meal prepping, waking up early — and you've quit all of them at some point — this episode is going to reframe everything you think you know about why that keeps happening. It's not a discipline problem. It's not a motivation problem. And it's definitely not your fault in the way you think it is. In this episode we get into the real reason high achieving dads keep falling off their personal practices, why self compassion is not soft but is actually the f...
• The real reason you snap at your kids (and why willpower won't fix it) 12.03.2026 14min

  Most dads who struggle with reactive parenting think they have a patience problem or an anger problem. The truth runs a lot deeper than that. In this episode we get into what's actually happening in those heated moments, why your reaction was never really about your kid, and what the Buddhist concept of samskaras reveals about the automatic patterns driving your behavior as a parent. Plus a real story from Barnes and Noble that shows exactly how an unhealed inner child wound shows up in paren...
• Why dads who have it together keep falling apart in private. 03.03.2026 16min

  You're winning on the outside. So why does it still feel like you're failing where it matters most? In this episode we get into the identity gap that most dads feel but almost nobody names ..the distance between the dad you know you can be and the dad who actually shows up in the hard moments. This isn't a parenting problem. It's an identity problem. And understanding the difference changes everything. Key Themes: The Hidden Dad Struggle Name The Fraud Feeling The Identity Gap Old School Dad ...
• 14 Years of Parenting Advice in 13 Minutes 24.02.2026 13min

  In this week's episode of the mindful dad podcast, I break down 14 years of fatherhood lessons into 13 minutes of practical advice for dads who want to be more present, patient, and intentional. I share the core rules that helped me build a deeper connection with my kids, reclaim my time, and stop repeating outdated parenting habits Key Themes: Let Go of Outdated Parenting Norms Parent How You Wished You Were Parented Stop Attaching to the Dad Label Practice Mindful Listening Prioritize Self ...
• If Fatherhood Feels Like Chaos...Simplify These 3 Things 17.02.2026 14min

  If parenting feels like chaos and you are one tantrum or one teenage pushback away from snapping, this episode is for you. I break down 3 things busy dads need to simplify right now: your expectations (presence over perfection), your priorities (stop trying to do 11 things a day), and the moment itself (parent from intuition, not panic). You will walk away with a calmer mindset, cleaner decision-making, and a simple way to become the steady, reliable dad your kids can trust. Key Themes: 1) Si...
• How To Raise A Child That Can Handle Anything In Life 10.02.2026 17min

  raising resilient children during tough times. key themes: The Struggle of Parenting To Rescue The Importance of Showing Receipts Teaching Kids Not to Cling Being the Example of Resilience Conclusion and Resources for Dads 👉🏾 Free Inner Child + Shadow Work Guide for Dads: https://threesixfivedad.kit.com/innershadow 👉🏾 Book a free fatherhood clarity call with me: https://www.threesixfivedad.com/pages/1-1-coaching-service 👉🏾 Grab the 365 Dad Journal for prompts to go with your...
• Connected Dads Don't Have More Time, They Do This Instead 03.02.2026 14min

  Having “no free time” and being “too busy” are state of minds. Learn how to move past this perspective to better connect with your children when you feel you have “zero free time”. 👉🏾 Free Inner Child + Shadow Work Guide for Dads: https://threesixfivedad.kit.com/innershadow 👉🏾 Book a free fatherhood clarity call with me: https://www.threesixfivedad.com/pages/1-1-coaching-service 👉🏾 Grab the 365 Dad Journal for prompts to go with your mornings: https://www.threesixfivedad.com...
• The Secret to Parenting a Teen and Toddler Simultaneously (WITHOUT Losing Your Mind) 27.01.2026 13min

  Raising a toddler and raising a teen can feel like two completely different jobs; one is constant hands-on chaos, the other is emotional navigation and letting go of control. In this episode, I break down the biggest mindset shifts, what each stage is really asking of you, and how to stay calm, connected, and intentional through both. Key Themes: Parenting with a Wide Age Gap Keeping Kids Together Balancing Presence and Listening Bridging the Gap Thanks for tuning in today. New episodes drop ...
• I Quit These 5 Normal Habits to Master My Emotions 20.01.2026 17min

  If you feel constantly triggered, the problem might be what you are tolerating in your daily routine. These are the 5 'normal' habits I killed to better manage my internal state Key Themes: Habit 1: Stop Over Parenting Habit 2: Quit Eating Junk Food Habit 3: Stop Suppressing Your Truth Habit 4: Quit Doom Scrolling Habit 5: Stop Seeking External Validation Conclusion: Embrace Intentional Living 👉🏾 Free Inner Child + Shadow Work Guide for Dads: https://threesixfivedad.kit.com/innershadow ...
• Don't Waste Your 20s and 30s Making These 8 Mistakes 06.01.2026 19min

  8 Brutal lessons that I wish I learned much earlier in life. Key Themes: Hitting Rock Bottom Lesson 1: The Prison of External Validation Lesson 2: The Dangers of Overconsumption Lesson 4: Conscious Parenting Lesson 5: Self-Love Before Receiving Love Lesson 6: Cultivating Gratitude Lesson 7: Identity and Achievement Lesson 8: Radical Accountability 👉🏾 Free Inner Child + Shadow Work Guide for Dads: https://threesixfivedad.kit.com/innershadow 👉🏾 Book a free fatherhood clarit...
• Your Child is Your Greatest Teacher 23.12.2025 14min

  Why we should embrace treating our children as our greatest teachers in life. Key Themes My Children, My Greatest Gurus Embracing Children as Gurus Dropping the Dad Ego Learning from Your Children Reflecting on Personal Growth Presence Over Perfection 👉🏾 Free Inner Child + Shadow Work Guide for Dads: https://threesixfivedad.kit.com/innershadow 👉🏾 Book a free fatherhood clarity call with me: https://www.threesixfivedad.com/pages/1-1-coaching-service 👉🏾 Grab the 365 Dad Jour...
• Fix these 4 things to stop feeling overwhelmed as a dad 16.12.2025 19min

  Don't ignore these 4 areas of well being in fatherhood: mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual. Key Themes: The 1% Battery Life Analogy The Importance of Wellbeing in Fatherhood Mental Wellbeing: Shaping Your Reality Emotional Wellbeing: Embracing Vulnerability Physical Wellbeing: Treating Your Body as a Temple Spiritual Wellbeing: Living for Something Bigger Synchronizing Fatherhood and Self-Care 👉🏾 Free Inner Child + Shadow Work Guide for Dads: https://threesixfivedad.kit.com/inne...