Dad And Then What

Episode 9: Sports, Arts, and Unfinished Stories

"Parenting isn’t cloning yourself — it’s discovering who they are."

It’s a classic dad trap: You grew up living and breathing sports, so naturally, you buy your kid a baseball glove before they can even walk. But what happens when they’d rather paint watercolors than score goals?

In this episode of Dad and the What, we are tackling the heavy realization that our kids’ journeys are not our sequels—they are their own debuts. We unpack the subtle ways we project our ow...

Episode 8: The Silent Struggle (Why Dads Don't Talk About Mental Health)

"You can fix a leaky sink, but how do you fix a panic attack?"

Most dads are raised to believe that being strong means being silent. We learn early on that our job is to fix things, not to feel them. So when stress, anxiety, or burnout hits, we bury it behind work, humor, or distractions, terrified that opening up makes us weak or a burden to our families.

In this episode of Dad and the What, we...

Episode 7: Marriage After Kids – Still Teammates?

Kids change everything — especially your relationship.

In this episode of Dad and the What, we dive into what really happens to a marriage after becoming parents. The dynamic shifts, the pressure builds, and suddenly, the relationship that once felt effortless requires a whole lot of intention.

We talk about how communication changes when you’re both exhausted, why intimacy and connection often take a hit, and how small, everyday frustrations can turn into deep resentment if left unspoken. We also explore the reality of dif...

Episode 6: Dad and the... Digital Tug-of-War

Let’s be honest: Nothing triggers "Dad Guilt" quite like handing over a tablet so you can finally finish a work email or just drink a cup of coffee while it’s actually hot. We’ve all been there—the internal battle between wanting to be "unplugged" and the reality of surviving a rainy Tuesday afternoon.

In this episode of Dad and the What, we’re pulling back the curtain on the screen time struggle. We’re moving past the "screens are evil" headlines and getting into...

Ever look at your bank account after a weekend of buying diapers, $8 cartons of berries, and shoes your kid will outgrow in three weeks, and think... where did it all go?

In this episode of Dad and the What, we are tackling the massive, stressful, and often unspoken topic of money and fatherhood. Becoming a dad doesn't just change your sleep schedule; it completely rewires your financial reality. We’re talking about the heavy mental load of being the "safety net," the shock of unexpected costs, and how to actually build wealth for your family's fu...

The Brutal Reality of Sleep Deprivation

"Sleep when the baby sleeps." It’s the most well-meaning, useless piece of advice every new father receives. Because when the baby finally sleeps, you aren't sleeping—you’re doing the dishes, staring at the monitor, or wondering if you’ll ever feel like a functioning human being again.

In this episode of Dad and Then What, we’re talking about the physical and mental toll of the "no-sleep" phase. We get into the raw, sleep-deprived moments that nobody puts in the scrapbook—the hallucinations, the short fu...

Expectations, Labor, and the First 21 Days

We all have a "movie version" of fatherhood in our heads before the baby arrives. We imagine the perfectly packed hospital bag, the calm drive to the ward, and that instant, magical glow the moment we become a "Dad."

Then, reality hits. In our debut episode of Dad and Then What, we’re pulling back the curtain on the gap between what we expected and what actually went down. We dive deep into:

Why It Follows Us Everywhere

Whether you’re at the office, in the gym, or even just sitting on the couch after the kids are finally asleep, there’s a quiet voice in the back of your head asking: Am I doing enough? Should I be doing more?

In this episode of Dad and Then What, we’re tackling the heavy hitter: Dad Guilt. We get honest about the pressure to be the "perfect" provider, the "present" parent, and the "supportive" partner—all at the same time.

We div...