The Dad Nation Podcast

EP: 099 The Divorce Lawyer's Warning Every Husband Needs To Hear 06.07.2026 57mnt

What if your marriage isn't a sudden collapse, but a slow burn?   Discover the hidden warnings, missed signals, and critical mistakes that *actually* lead to divorce from a former judge and family law expert.   This isn't just about breakups; it's about the preventable patterns that unravel relationships.   We discuss:   Why men are often blindsided The art of truly *hearing* your partner Why emotional connection is key The power of vulnerability What women signal before they leave Why dads delay prioritizing family The hidden cost of work over relationships What truly matters when time with kids is precious   Hear raw lessons from personal divorce, health battles, and years in family court.   This episode is a wake-up call for every husband to examine his role at home. Marriages don't crash overnight; they crumble with each missed conversation.   CHAPTERS  00:00 – Why Marriages Slowly Fall Apart 02:18 – Hidden Divorce Warning Signs 05:41 – Why Men Feel Blindsided 09:07 – Emotional Needs Go Unheard 12:54 – Communication Mistakes Couples Make 17:36 – Rebuilding Emotional Connection 22:15 – How Healthy Couples Recover 27:42 – Final Marriage Lessons LOCKE'S LINKS:  Website: www.michelelocke.com Instagram: @attorneymichelelocke YouTube: @attorney-michelelocke LinkedIn: michele-locke     MITCHELLS LINKS:  Website: www.dadnationco.com Instagram: @dadnationco High Performance Husband Accelerator™: www.dadnationco.com/accelerator  High Performance Husband™ Audit: www.dadnationco.com/audit Book a Free Strategy Session:www.dadnationco.com/vslo #MarriageAdvice #DadNation #HusbandLeadership #Fatherhood #MarriageCommunication #HighPerformanceHusband #FamilyLeadershi #RelationshipAdvice #EmotionalLeadership #DadLife

EP: 098: The 5 Moments™ That Shape Your Child’s Life Forever 29.06.2026 44mnt

One day, your child will say, “Dad, watch this,” for the very last time. And the heartbreaking part is, you probably won’t realize it when it happens. In this episode of The Dad Nation Podcast, Mitchell Osmond breaks down one of the greatest challenges facing modern fathers: not a lack of love, but a lack of presence. Most dads are working hard, providing, leading, building, and carrying pressure. But by the time they get home, their body may be present while their mind is still at work. This episode will help you understand how fatherhood is built through ordinary moments — dinner, bedtime, car rides, correction, and one-on-one connection. You’ll learn: Why most fathers do not need more time — they need better presence The difference between Chronos time and Kairos moments The 5 Core Moments™ every father needs to recognize How can correction build emotional safety instead of distance The 5-Minute Reset™ to help you arrive emotionally before walking through the front door Comment below: Which Core Moment do you need to win this week? The Present Father Playbook™: https://www.dadnationco.com/present Website: https://www.dadnationco.com Book a Free Strategy Call: https://www.dadnationco.com/vslo High Performance Husband Accelerator: https://www.dadnationco.com/accelerator YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dadnationco Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dadnationco/ #Fatherhood #DadLife #ChristianFatherhood #HusbandLeadership #MasculineLeadership #DadNation #MarriageAdviceForMen #FamilyLeadership #HighPerformanceHusband #PresentFather

Ep: 097: What Raising A Child With A Disability Taught Me About Fatherhood | Part II 22.06.2026 1j 11mnt

What if some of the greatest lessons about fatherhood came through the hardest season of your life? In Part II of this conversation, Danny Jordan shares what raising a daughter with a disability has taught him about marriage, resilience, emotional leadership, presence, and what children truly need from their parents. This conversation goes far beyond disability. It’s about becoming the father your children need when life doesn’t go according to plan. Together we discuss: How adversity impacts marriages Why men struggle to communicate emotions Creating emotional safety for your children Helping kids navigate pain and disappointment The power of presence over perfection What children really need from their fathers Building resilience in your family The legacy your children will remember Danny also shares some of the most powerful lessons his daughter has taught him about kindness, courage, empathy, and what it means to truly embrace who you are truly. This episode will challenge every father to think differently about the way he leads, loves, and shows up for his family. Because your children won’t remember whether you were perfect. DANNY'S LINKS: The Books: thecapables.com IG: @dannyjordan Capables IG: @thecapables YouTube: @Dannyjordan   MITCHELLS LINKS: Website: www.dadnationco.com High Performance Husband™ Audit: www.dadnationco.com/audit Book a Free Strategy Session: www.dadnationco.com/vslo High -Performance Husband™ Audit: www.dadnationco.com/audit Instagram: @dadnationco

Ep: 096: What Raising A Child With A Disability Taught Me - PART I 15.06.2026 51mnt

When Danny Jordan and his wife learned their daughter would be born with an upper limb difference, everything changed. In an instant, the future they had imagined looked different. Questions flooded in. Fears surfaced. And a journey began that neither of them could have prepared for. In Part I of this powerful conversation, Danny shares the emotional story behind his daughter’s diagnosis, the fears he wrestled with as a father, the challenges of navigating the healthcare system, and how becoming a parent forced him to confront wounds from his own childhood. Together we discuss: • Receiving a life-changing diagnosis • Parenting through uncertainty • The emotional impact on fathers • Childhood wounds and fatherhood • How adversity can shape a family’s story Whether you’re raising a child with a disability, know someone who is, or simply want to become a better father, this conversation will challenge and encourage you.   DANNY'S LINKS: The Capables Books: https://thecapables.com/ Danny's IG: https://www.instagram.com/dannyjordan/?hl=en Capables IG: https://www.instagram.com/thecapables/?hl=en MITCHELLS LINKS: Website: https://www.dadnationco.com High Performance Husband™ Audit: https://www.dadnationco.com/audit Book a Free Strategy Session: https://www.dadnationco.com/vslo High -Performance Husband™ Audit: https://www.dadnationco.com/audit Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dadnationco/ 

Ep: 095: Why being 'nice' is sabotaging your marriage and career 08.06.2026 29mnt

In 2026, more men are exhausted, short-tempered, emotionally numb, and quietly resentful than ever before—but they don’t always know why. In this episode of The Dad Nation Podcast, Mitchell Osmond unpacks one powerful question that can expose what’s really draining your peace, damaging your marriage, affecting your fatherhood, and weakening your leadership. In this episode, you’ll learn: ✔️ Exactly why 'nice guys' really do finish last in life ✔️ Why “happy wife, happy life” may be hurting your marriage ✔️ How resentment quietly builds in high-performing men ✔️ The ONE question that will improve your marriage, parenting, leadership, and career   FOLLOW the The Dad Nation Podcast for honest conversations on marriage, fatherhood, leadership, mindset, and becoming the man your family needs. MITCHELL'S LINKS: Website: https://www.dadnationco.com High Performance Husband™ Audit: https://www.dadnationco.com/audit Book a Free Strategy Session: https://www.dadnationco.com/vslo High -Performance Husband™ Audit: https://www.dadnationco.com/audit Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dadnationco/  

Ep: 094: Smartphones, AI, and Predators: What Every Father Needs To Know 18.05.2026 49mnt

Our kids are growing up in a world of smartphones, social media, AI, online predators, screen addiction, cyberbullying, and endless digital distraction. So how do fathers protect their children without becoming controlling, fearful, or disconnected? Mitchell Osmond sits down with Stephen Balkam, Founder and CEO of the Family Online Safety Institute, one of the world’s leading voices in online safety and digital parenting. Stephen shares over 30 years of experience helping parents, tech companies, policymakers, and families navigate the rapidly changing digital world. In this episode, we talk about: How the internet has changed childhood The biggest online dangers facing kids today Why AI is creating new emotional and cognitive risks How fathers can create better screen-time boundaries How to talk with your kids about online safety If you’re a father trying to raise strong, healthy, grounded kids in a hyper-connected world, this conversation is essential. ✅ Follow The Dad Nation Podcast for more conversations on fatherhood, marriage, mindset, leadership, and becoming the man your family needs. 🔗 MITCHELL'S LINKS: Website: https://www.dadnationco.com GIFT: The Roommate Remedy™: https://www.dadnationco.com/remedy Book a Free Strategy Session: https://www.dadnationco.com/vslo High -Performance Husband™ Audit: https://www.dadnationco.com/audit 🔗 STEPHEN'S LINKS: Website: https://fosi.org/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/family-online-safety-institute Podcast - Moms Off Mute: https://open.spotify.com/show/61SxWRbLSMIceorJBPIJrO?si=dd097f2e3f5a4267

Ep: 093: There are 2 kinds of men - which one are you? 11.05.2026 29mnt

There are two types of men in this world. And when adversity, pressure, and pain show up, we find out which one we truly are. In this deeply personal episode of The Dad Nation Podcast, Mitchell Osmond opens up about some of the darkest moments of his childhood, and how those experiences quietly shaped his identity, marriage, emotions, and leadership as a man. This episode explores the difference between two kinds of men: ⚔️ The Walking Wounded ⚔️ The Forged Man In this episode, you’ll learn: Why so many successful men still feel “not enough” The 3-Stage Forging Process: how it breaks most men… but forges the few How childhood pain quietly affects marriage and fatherhood The identity question that can change your marriage, parenting, and future Why unhealed pain never disappears — it gets passed on If you’re a husband, father, entrepreneur, executive, or high-performing man trying to lead well at home without losing yourself in the process, this episode is for you. 🔗 MITCHELL'S LINKS: GIFT: The Roommate Remedy™: https://www.dadnationco.com/remedy Book a Free Strategy Session: https://www.dadnationco.com/vslo High -Performance Husband™ Audit: https://www.dadnationco.com/audit Website: https://www.dadnationco.com 

Ep: 092: Your Wife Lost Interest in Sex? Do These 5 Things 04.05.2026 49mnt

Has the intimacy dried up in your marriage? In Episode #92 of The Dad Nation Podcast, Mitchell Osmond sits down with licensed marriage and family therapist Andrea Dindinger to break down one of the most frustrating realities for high-performing men: 👉 Your wife has lost interest in sex… and you don’t know why. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: The real reason your wife may feel distant, cold, or uninterested in sex Why high-achieving men often feel respected at work but rejected at home The communication mistakes men make (without realizing it) 5 practical ways to bring her desire back   🔗 MITCHELL'S LINKS: Website: https://www.dadnationco.com GIFT: The Roommate Remedy™: https://www.dadnationco.com/remedy Book a Free Strategy Session: https://www.dadnationco.com/vslo High -Performance Husband™ Audit: https://www.dadnationco.com/audit 🔗 ANDREA'S LINKS: Website: https://www.andreadindinger.com/ Annual Relationship Review: https://www.andreadindinger.com/annual-relationship-review Andrea's Newsletter: https://andreadindinger.substack.com/  

Ep: 091: You Don’t Need More Time - You Need This 3-Step System 27.04.2026 34mnt

You’re not running out of time… you’re giving it away without realizing it. In this episode of The Dad Nation Podcast, Mitchell Osmond breaks down the real reason so many high-performing men, busy dads, and driven husbands feel like they’re constantly short on time: You don’t have a time problem… you have a priority problem. If you’ve ever told yourself: “I just don’t have time” “I’ll be more present later” “I’m doing all of this for my family” …this episode will challenge how you see your life, your calendar, and your role as a husband and father. Inside this episode, you’ll learn: Why most men lose control of their time without realizing it How Parkinson’s Law quietly steals hours from your day The 3C framework to reclaim your time, energy, and focus The difference between Chronos vs Kairos time—and why it matters This isn’t about productivity. It’s about your legacy.  Because your kids won’t remember your meetings, but they will remember if you were there.   🚀 Ready to apply this in your life, marriage, and health? Book a complimentary strategy call: 👉 https://www.dadnationco.com/vslo   🔗 Resources & Links: The Roommate Remedy™ (Free Guide): https://www.dadnationco.com/remedy High Performance Husband Accelerator™: https://www.dadnationco.com/accelerator Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dadnationco/ More episodes: https://www.dadnationco.com/podcast 

Ep: 090: I Cheated… Now What? Rebuilding Your Marriage After Infidelity 20.04.2026 50mnt

You cheated… now what? In this powerful episode of The Dad Nation Podcast, Mitchell sits down with therapist and betrayal recovery expert Duane Osterlind break down what actually happens after infidelity—and more importantly, how to rebuild your marriage the right way. Duane shares deep insight from over 15 years of clinical experience helping men and couples navigate affairs, porn addiction, deceptive sexuality, and betrayal trauma—and what it really takes to move from destruction to healing. 🔍 Inside this episode: What to do immediately after cheating What your wife is actually experiencing (betrayal trauma explained) Why she “can’t just move on” (and what most men get wrong) How to begin rebuilding trust step-by-step How to protect your marriage from future failure This episode will challenge you—but it might also save your marriage.   🔗 DUANE'S LINKS Website: https://www.shametoresilience.com/ Podcast: https://theaddictedmind.com/   🔗 MITCHELL'S LINKS: FREE GIFT: The Connection Code™: https://www.dadnationco.com/code Book a Free Strategy Session: https://www.dadnationco.com/vslo High Performance Husband Accelerator™: https://www.dadnationco.com/accelerator Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dadnationco/ 

Ep: 089: Curveballs and Comebacks: How to Respond When Life Punches You in the Face 13.04.2026 38mnt

What do you do when life punches you in the face? When life throws you a curveball, your plans fall apart, your body breaks down, your family needs you, and everything gets disrupted at once — how do you respond? In this episode of The Dad Nation Podcast, Mitchell opens up about a major injury with a baby on the way, a pregnant wife preparing for a C-section, a toddler to care for, and a major race he could no longer complete. But this episode isn't just about an injury - It’s about how men respond when life doesn’t go according to plan. This conversation is for husbands, fathers, and high-performing men who want to lead well in every area of life — even when they get hit with setbacks in their health, marriage, finances, faith, emotions, or business. Inside this episode, you'll learn: The main reason most men lose momentum after setbacks The 2 paths that every man must decide in order to make a comeback The R.E.P Framework™ - A 3-step system to regain ground fast (in any arena) Exactly why and how adversity reveals your truest character If you’ve been hit hard lately and need to get back on your feet, this episode will help you reset, refocus, and move forward with strength. MITCHELL'S LINKS: High Performance Husband Accelerator™: https://www.dadnationco.com/accelerator Book a Free Strategy Session: https://calendly.com/mitchell-ed6z/strategy-session  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dadnationco/ The Dad Nation Podcast: https://www.dadnationco.com/podcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mitchell-osmond-5a07a210a/  

Ep: 088: Build Muscle, Lose Fat, and Lead Better at Home | Philip Pape 06.04.2026 51mnt

Are you winning at work but falling behind in your fitness? In this episode of The Dad Nation Podcast, Mitchell Osmond sits down with Philip Pape, host of the Wits & Weights Podcast (globally rated top 1%), as they break down a smarter, more sustainable approach to fitness for busy husbands, fathers, and high-performing men. If you’ve ever felt stuck in the cycle of starting over, under-eating, chasing fat loss too aggressively, or trying to overhaul everything at once, this conversation is for you. Inside this episode, we cover: 💡 Why we often fail at fitness even though we're disciplined in business 💡 The simple mistake most men make when trying to “get lean” 💡 Why building muscle first is more effective than losing fat 💡 How to create a plan you can actually stick to PHIL'S LINKS: Website: witsandweights.com -YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@witsandweights  GIFT: 14 Day Fat Loss Plan: https://www.witsandweights.com/fatloss Podcast: https://www.witsandweights.com/podcast MITCHELL'S LINKS: High Performance Husband Accelerator™: https://www.dadnationco.com/accelerator Book a Free Strategy Session: https://calendly.com/mitchell-ed6z/strategy-session  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dadnationco/ The Dad Nation Podcast: https://www.dadnationco.com/podcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mitchell-osmond-5a07a210a/

Ep: 087: The Mirror & The Mountain: The Two Keys to Unlock Your Next Level 30.03.2026 35mnt

Every man has two things in front of him: A mirror. And a mountain. I n this episode of The Dad Nation Podcast, Mitchell Osmond shares how these two ideas hold the key to unlocking your next level — in your marriage, fatherhood, fitness, and leadership. And the gap between the two? That’s where most men live. This episode is about closing that gap. In this conversation, Mitchell breaks down: The big thing that every man needs - but most avoid The one trait that quietly keeps you from growing The role of discipline, consistency, and accountability Why your daily decisions shape your life 3–5 years from now How to take your first real step toward your next level If you’re a high-performing man who’s doing well on the outside but knows there’s more in your marriage, your health, or your leadership at home… this episode will hit home. Next Step:  🔥 Want help in your marriage, fitness and emotions/mindset? Book a complimentary strategy call with Mitchell HERE: https://calendly.com/mitchell-ed6z/strategy-session  We’ll walk through: Where you are right now Where you want to go What’s actually holding you back This is for men who are ready to take ownership, lead better at home, and become the man they know they’re capable of being. MITCHELL'S LINKS: High Performance Husband Accelerator™: https://www.dadnationco.com/accelerator Book a Free Strategy Session: https://calendly.com/mitchell-ed6z/st... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dadnationco/ The Dad Nation Podcast: https://www.dadnationco.com/podcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mitchell-osmond-5a07a210a/  

Ep: 086: The 4 Traits Making You Successful at Work - But Sabotaging You at Home 23.03.2026 37mnt

Are the same traits that made you successful in business sabotaging your marriage and fatherhood? In this episode of The Dad Nation Podcast, Mitchell Osmond breaks down the 4 success traits that help high-performing men win at work, but can slowly create distance at home. You may be disciplined, dependable, logical, driven, and productive… But if those traits go unchecked, they can show up at home as pressure, emotional distance, disconnection, and chronic absence. In this episode, we unpack: 💡Why performance can rob your family of your presence 💡How control sabotages connection 💡Why independence can become isolation 💡How high-performing men can reverse all of this and win at HOME like they do at WORK.   If you’ve ever wondered: Why do my kids open up more to their mom? Why does my wife still feel distant even though I’m trying so hard? Why does success at work not seem to transfer at home? This conversation will give you language for what’s happening — and practical shifts you can make this week.   MITCHELL'S LINKS: -High Performance Husband Accelerator™: https://www.dadnationco.com/accelerator -Book a Free Strategy Session: https://calendly.com/mitchell-ed6z/st... -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dadnationco/  -The Dad Nation Podcast: https://www.dadnationco.com/podcast -LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/mitchell-osmond-5a07a210a/   

Ep: 085: The Energy Formula Every Ambitious Husband Needs | Brett Harmeling 16.03.2026 43mnt

This week on The Dad Nation Podcast, Mitchell sits down with Brett Harmeling: Founder & CEO of Happy Life Labs, business strategist for Tony Robbins, global speaker, philanthropist, author, and recipient of The President’s Lifetime Achievement Award — for a powerful conversation on energy, performance, purpose, and what it really takes for ambitious men to win in life without losing themselves in the process. In this episode, Mitchell & Brett cover: 💡 Why energy matters more than time 💡 The hidden ways high performers waste their energy 💡 Why successful men must stop second-guessing themselves 💡 How to move from victim thinking to ownership 💡 The FIRST step exhausted men should change to get their edge back If you’re a career-driven husband, father, entrepreneur, or leader who wants to perform at a high level without burning out at home, this episode is for you.   BRETT'S LINKS: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bharmeling/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brettharmeling/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bharmeling/ Happy Life Labs: https://happylifelabs.com/   MITCHELL'S LINKS: -High Performance Husband Accelerator™: https://www.dadnationco.com/accelerator -Book a Complimentarty Strategy Session: https://calendly.com/mitchell-ed6z/strategy-session -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dadnationco/ -LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mitchell-osmond-5a07a210a/  -Website: https://www.dadnationco.com/ 

Ep: 084: Why You're Burning Out (And How To Fix It) 09.03.2026 34mnt

In this episode of The Dad Nation Podcast, Mitchell Osmond shares a powerful lesson he learned from a multi-millionaire that completely changed the way he thinks about productivity, burnout, and showing up for his family. Mitchell explains why so many successful men feel productive at work but exhausted at home — and how a simple shift in perspective can radically change your marriage, fatherhood, focus, and leadership. You’ll learn: The powerful lesson Mitchell learned from a multi-millionaire The 3 major energy multipliers you can implement today A simple Energy Audit you can use to reclaim your life How burnout quietly damages your marriage and emotional control If you’re a husband, father, entrepreneur, or executive who wants to perform at a high level without burning out, this episode is for you. MITCHELL'S LINKS: -The High Performance Husband Accelerator™: https://www.dadnationco.com/accelerator -Book a Free Strategy Session: https://calendly.com/mitchell-ed6z/strategy-session -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dadnationco/ -The Dad Nation Podcast: https://www.dadnationco.com/podcast -LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mitchell-osmond-5a07a210a/

Ep: 083: The 8 Emotions Every Husband Must Learn (If He Wants a Strong Marriage) 02.03.2026 42mnt

If you’re a career-driven husband and father who is crushing it at work but feeling disconnected at home, this episode is a game-changer for you. Today I’m joined by Tera Wages (host of I Get It Podcast and the Connection Codes Podcast) to break down why so many men default to anger or shutdown—and what’s actually happening underneath the surface. You’ll learn: 👉 A practical 2-minute daily exercise using the Connection Codes Core Emotion Wheel (8 emotions) to create break free of the “reactive cycle” 👉 How this tool helps you process emotions faster so you don’t carry tension all day and explode at night 👉 Why emotions aren’t weakness… they’re signals (like a dashboard warning light) telling you what needs attention   👊 SMASH that FOLLOW button for weekly episodes that help you win at home, not just at work. 💬 Leave a comment: What emotion do you default to when you’re under pressure—anger, shutdown, or avoidance?   MITCHELL'S LINKS: -The High Performance Husband Accelerator™: https://www.dadnationco.com/accelerator -Book a Free Strategy Session: https://calendly.com/mitchell-ed6z/strategy-session -The Spark Starter Kit™: https://sparkstarterkit.com/ -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dadnationco/ -The Dad Nation Podcast: https://www.dadnationco.com/podcast -LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mitchell-osmond-5a07a210a/   TERA'S LINKS: -Core Emotion Wheel Tool: www.connectioncodes.co/dad-nation -Website: https://connectioncodes.co/ -All Social Media Handles: @connectioncodes

Ep: 082: Why Lone Wolves Lose: The Most Overlooked Advantage Most Men Miss 23.02.2026 19mnt

There is one key lever you can pull that will help you win in your career, at home, and every other arena you step into - and it's the one thing that most men completely overlook. In this episode, I’m calling out the lie we’ve been sold: “I can figure this out on my own.”   So many men consider themselves as 'lone wolves' and they wear it like a badge of honour, but the reality is: The lone wolf loses. Every time.   In this episode, we’ll unpack: 💡 Why men isolate by default (pride, shame, survival mode) 💡 My framework: The IRON 5™ 💡 Why isolation becomes “comfortable” — and the dangers of it 💡The sobering stats behind the male loneliness crisis 💡 The real reason more content won’t solve your problems If you’re winning at work but silently struggling at home… this is your wake-up call. ✅ Smash that FOLLOW button to get notified of weekly episodes on marriage, fatherhood, fitness, mindset, and leadership. Ready for real brotherhood? If you want proximity, mentorship, accountability, and a brotherhood of men who refuse to drift, apply to join The High Performance Husband™ Accelerator: This is where powerful transformations happen. 👉 Learn more: https://www.dadnationco.com/accelerator  MITCHELL'S KEY LINKS: -The High Performance Husband Accelerator™: https://www.dadnationco.com/accelerator -Book a Free Strategy Session: https://calendly.com/mitchell-ed6z/strategy-session -The Spark Starter Kit™: https://sparkstarterkit.com/ -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dadnationco/ -The Dad Nation Podcast: https://www.dadnationco.com/podcast -LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mitchell-osmond-5a07a210a/ 

Ep: 081: The Fatherhood Fog: Why You Feel Like You’re Failing (Even When You’re Trying) 16.02.2026 47mnt

If you’re a dad who’s showing up, providing, and trying to lead well… but you still feel foggy, numb, irritable, or like you’re failing—this one will hit home. In this episode of The Dad Nation Podcast, Mitchell sits down with clients Chris and Michael to discuss a real experience thousands of fathers feel but rarely talk about: 'The Fatherhood Fog' — that mental, emotional, and spiritual disorientation that shows up when you’re overworked, under-supported, and disconnected from yourself… and it often leads to irritability, guilt, and numbness. Then we get practical with the F.O.G.S. Framework - teaching you how to get out of your head and get clarity, joy, confidence and peace. ✅ Hit FOLLOW for weekly episodes on marriage, fatherhood, emotional leadership, and high-performance living.  🚀 If you want some coaching and a community of like-minded men to help you become the man your family looks up to with pride, book a complimentary strategy call Here: https://calendly.com/mitchell-ed6z/strategy-session     MITCHELL'S KEY LINKS: -The High Performance Husband Accelerator™: https://www.dadnationco.com/accelerator -Book a Free Strategy Session: https://calendly.com/mitchell-ed6z/strategy-session -The Spark Starter Kit™: https://sparkstarterkit.com/ -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dadnationco/ -The Dad Nation Podcast: https://www.dadnationco.com/podcast -LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mitchell-osmond-5a07a210a/ 

Ep: 080: The 3 Types Of Communication every marriage MUST have w/Dr. Lee Baucom 09.02.2026 52mnt

Unpopular Opinion: More communication is NOT going to improve your marriage. In this episode of The Dad Nation Podcast, Mitchell sits down with Dr. Lee Baucom - Founder of Save The Marriage and host of the Save The Marriage Podcast to talk about the early warning signs your marriage is in trouble—and what to do before it’s too late. You’ll learn: 🔥 The earliest warning signs most husbands miss 🔥 Why “better communication” often makes things worse 🔥 The 3 types of connection every marriage needs 🔥 How high performers get “seduced” by work 🔥 The “bids” concept (Gottman) that could turn your marriage around If you’re a husband or dad who’s crushing it professionally—but your marriage feels distant, tense, or fragile—this one is required listening. ✅ Hit the FOLLOW button for weekly episodes on marriage, fatherhood, leadership, and becoming the man your family can trust. MITCHELL'S LINKS: -The High Performance Husband Accelerator™: https://www.dadnationco.com/accelerator -Book a Free Strategy Session: https://calendly.com/mitchell-ed6z/strategy-session -The Connection Code™: https://www.dadnationco.com/code -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dadnationco/ -The Dad Nation Podcast: https://www.dadnationco.com/podcast -LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mitchell-osmond-5a07a210a/