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Two ordinary dads openly share their parenting vulnerabilities, embracing the chaos and celebrating the wins. Join us as we navigate the wild ride of parenthood, offering relatable stories and insights on thriving through the exhaustion. Remember, we're tired from parenting, not of parenting.

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    • Apr 22, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 44m AVG DURATION
    • 37 EPISODES

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    The Tired Dad podcast is a breath of fresh air for stay-at-home dads and fathers in general who are navigating the challenges of parenting young children. As a tired dad myself, I can't emphasize enough how relevant and relatable the content of this podcast is. It addresses the feelings, pressures, and stressors that come with being a dad and provides a sense of community by offering adult conversations with fellow fathers.

    One of the best aspects of The Tired Dad podcast is its ability to make tired dads feel less alone in their exhaustion. The host's candidness about his own experiences as a father creates a sense of camaraderie and understanding among listeners. Additionally, the podcast provides meaningful insights and stories on how to find meaning in the everyday grind of parenting young children. This is incredibly valuable for millennial dads like myself who sometimes feel out of place in a culture that often caters more to moms and traditional gender roles.

    However, one potential downside to The Tired Dad podcast is that it may not appeal to everyone. While it speaks directly to tired dads, some listeners may find it lacking in diversity or inclusivity when it comes to different family structures or parenting styles. It would be great if the podcast could expand its perspectives to be more inclusive and representative of all types of fathers.

    In conclusion, The Tired Dad podcast is an invaluable resource for exhausted fathers who are looking for both validation and guidance in their journey through parenthood. It offers relatable content that addresses the unique challenges faced by dads at home with young children, creating a sense of community and understanding among listeners. With its honest insights and stories about finding meaning in the chaos, this podcast provides much-needed support for tired dads everywhere.



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    Latest episodes from The Tired Dad

    Parenting Should Never Be Easy

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 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 SubstackFollow The Tired Dad on InstagramFollow The Tired Mom on InstagramSubscibe to Youtube Follow on TikTokFollow on FacebookEnter code: tireddadpod for 15% off at tireddad.comFor partnerships, email collabs@tireddad.com

    Raising Empowered Children with RaaShaun "DJ Envy" and Gia Casey

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 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! Don't miss this episode!Order their new book, Real Life, Real Family: A Guide to Raising Empowered ChildrenFollow DJ EnvyFollow Gia Casey

    Cold Plunging, Anxiety, Sobriety, and Entrepreneurship w/ the Founders of Desert Plunge

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 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 InstagramEnter code TIREDDADLIFE for $100 off at Desert Plunge

    Youth Sports, Honesty in Marriage, and Realistic Financial Planning

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2025 75:02


    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 SubstackFollow The Tired Dad on InstagramFollow The Tired Mom on InstagramSubscibe to Youtube Follow on TikTokFollow on FacebookEnter code: tireddadpod for 15% off at tireddad.comFor partnerships, email collabs@tireddad.com

    I'm Sober, My Wife is Not

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 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 SubstackFollow The Tired Dad on InstagramFollow The Tired Mom on InstagramSubscibe to Youtube Follow on TikTokFollow on FacebookEnter code: tireddadpod for 15% off at tireddad.comFor partnerships, email collabs@tireddad.com

    Ways We Avoided Divorce After Kids

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2025 59:22


    5 ways we avoided divorce after kids, date nights, remembering our sweet nanas, and more!Subscribe to my weekly reflections on SubstackFollow The Tired Dad on InstagramFollow The Tired Mom on InstagramSubscibe to Youtube Follow on TikTokFollow on FacebookEnter code: tireddadpod for 15% off at tireddad.comFor partnerships, email collabs@tireddad.com

    Bring Out The Weird In You

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 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 SubstackFollow The Tired Dad on InstagramFollow The Tired Mom on InstagramSubscibe to Youtube Follow on TikTokFollow on FacebookEnter code: tireddadpod for 15% off at tireddad.comFor partnerships, email collabs@tireddad.com

    Raising Yourself Again

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 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 InstagramFollow The Tired Mom on InstagramSubscibe to Youtube Follow on TikTokFollow on FacebookEnter code: tireddadpod for 15% off at tireddad.comFor partnerships, email collabs@tireddad.com

    Breaking The Cycle

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 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 InstagramFollow The Tired Mom on InstagramSubscibe to Youtube Follow on TikTokFollow on FacebookEnter code: tireddadpod for 15% off at tireddad.comFor partnerships, email collabs@tireddad.com 

    The Dads Versus Moms Debate

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 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 InstagramFollow The Tired Mom on InstagramSubscibe to Youtube Follow on TikTokFollow on FacebookEnter code: tireddadpod for 15% off at tireddad.comFor partnerships, email collabs@tireddad.com 

    Marriage Statistics and Entering the New Year

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2024 62:36


    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 InstagramFollow The Tired Mom on InstagramSubscibe to Youtube Follow on TikTokFollow on FacebookEnter code: tireddadpod for 15% off at tireddad.comFor partnerships, email collabs@tireddad.com 

    Our Honeymoon Was Horrible

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 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 InstagramFollow The Tired Mom on InstagramSubscibe to Youtube Follow on TikTokFollow on FacebookEnter code: tireddadpod for 15% off at tireddad.comFor partnerships, email collabs@tireddad.com 

    The Secret Society Of Bed Sharing Families

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 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.comFollow The Tired Dad on InstagramFollow The Tired Mom on InstagramSubscibe to Youtube Follow on TikTokFollow on FacebookEnter code: tireddadpod for 15% off at tireddad.comFor partnerships, email collabs@tireddad.com 

    We Aren't Experts, But We Are Honest...

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 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.comFollow The Tired Dad on InstagramFollow The Tired Mom on InstagramSubscibe to Youtube Follow on TikTokFollow on FacebookEnter code: tireddadpod for 15% off at tireddad.comFor partnerships, email collabs@tireddad.com 

    Holidays, Gifts, and Family Visitors

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2024 47:17


    We made it through Thanksgiving break, now let's prepare for the next holiday!Email your stories to podcast@tireddad.comFollow The Tired Dad on InstagramFollow The Tired Mom on InstagramSubscibe to Youtube Follow on TikTokFollow on FacebookEnter code: tireddadpod for 15% off at tireddad.comFor partnerships, email collabs@tireddad.com 

    Emotional Maturity In Marriage

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 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.comFollow The Tired Dad on InstagramFollow The Tired Mom on InstagramSubscibe to Youtube Follow on TikTokFollow on FacebookEnter code: tireddadpod for 15% off at tireddad.comFor partnerships, email collabs@tireddad.com 

    Why Parenting Takes More Work Than Marriage

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 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.comFollow The Tired Dad on InstagramFollow The Tired Mom on InstagramSubscibe to Youtube Follow on TikTokFollow on FacebookEnter code: tireddadpod for 15% off at tireddad.comFor partnerships, email collabs@tireddad.com  

    Heartbreak, Parenting, and Love With Author Charles Bock

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2024 40:02


    In this heartfelt conversation, Charles Bock shares his journey of navigating fatherhood after the loss of his wife. He discusses the challenges of being a single parent, the importance of vulnerability, and the profound impact of grief on his relationship with his daughter. Through candid reflections, he emphasizes the need for self-compassion and the beauty of being present in the moment with children. The discussion also touches on societal expectations of masculinity and the emotional growth that comes with parenting.Charles new memoir, I Will Do Better, is available now.  

    Life As A Sober Dad With Carter Wray

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2024 44:51


    00:00 Introduction and Reintegrating into Sobriety02:28 The Challenges of the First Year of Sobriety06:14 Managing Emotions and Reactions as a Sober Parent09:09 The Turning Point and Finding Comfort in Sobriety14:48 The Importance of Support and Understanding20:02 Coping Mechanisms and Healthy Alternatives22:29 The Wake-Up Call and Decision to Quit Drinking26:48 Introduction to the Topic of Sobriety27:10 The Importance of Personal Motivation in Sobriety29:48 The Role of Support in Overcoming Addiction30:30 Alcoholics Anonymous: A Helpful Tool for Some32:58 Defining Sobriety as a Personal Journey37:55 The Use of Substances in Sobriety: Personal Choices45:47 Conclusion and Favorite Quote Follow Carter Wray  

    The Tired Dad Goes Into the Wild

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2024 19:26


    Email : podcast@tireddad.com to submit your stories, videos, questions, or comments! Anything shared will be completely anonymous unless specifically stated otherwise.Follow The Tired Dad:InstagramFacebookYoutubeTiktok

    The Power of "I Love You."

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2024 4:27


    Email : podcast@tireddad.com to submit your stories, videos, questions, or comments! Anything shared will be completely anonymous unless specifically stated otherwise.Follow The Tired Dad:InstagramFacebookYoutubeTiktok

    My Book Deal, Self-Belief and Q&A W/ The Tired Mom

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2024 48:20


    Email : podcast@tireddad.com to submit your stories, videos, questions, or comments! Anything shared will be completely anonymous unless specifically stated otherwise.Follow The Tired Dad:InstagramFacebookYoutubeTiktokFollow The Tired MomInstagramEnter tireddadpod for 15% off at https://tireddad.com

    Fatherhood With Esquire's Editor-In-Chief, Michael Sebastian

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2024 47:07


    Follow Michael:InstagramFollow Esquire:InstagramCheck out Michael's Dad vs Father Quiz at Esquire.com

    All About Life With Musician And Songwriter Walker Hayes

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2024 65:00


    Follow Walker Hayes:Instagram TikTokTry Walker's New Non-Alcoholic Beer

    Interview With The Original Tired Dad, My Father

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2024 42:26


    Email : podcast@tireddad.com to submit your stories, videos, questions, or comments! Anything shared will be completely anonymous unless specifically stated otherwise.Follow The Tired Dad:InstagramFacebookYoutubeTiktokEnter tireddadpod for 15% off at https://tireddad.com

    Show Your Children, Don't Tell Them

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2024 5:56


    Email : podcast@tireddad.com to submit your stories, videos, questions, or comments! Anything shared will be completely anonymous unless specifically stated otherwise.Follow The Tired Dad:InstagramFacebookYoutubeTiktokFollow The Tired MomInstagramEnter tireddadpod for 15% off at https://tireddad.com

    What It Means To Be Kind w/ My Daughter

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2024 14:37


    Email : podcast@tireddad.com to submit your stories, videos, questions, or comments! Anything shared will be completely anonymous unless specifically stated otherwise.Follow The Tired Dad:InstagramFacebookYoutubeTiktokFollow The Tired MomInstagramEnter tireddadpod for 15% off at https://tireddad.com

    Marriage, Sobriety, and Raising Kids w/ The Tired Mom

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2024 49:08


    Email : podcast@tireddad.com to submit your stories, videos, questions, or comments! Anything shared will be completely anonymous unless specifically stated otherwise.Follow The Tired Dad:InstagramFacebookYoutubeTiktokFollow The Tired MomInstagramEnter tireddadpod for 15% off at https://tireddad.com

    Life Perspective After Daughter's Heart Transplant w/ Josh Auer of CHPTRS

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2023 88:34


    Listen to CHPTRSFollow Josh:InstagramEmail : podcast@tireddad.com to submit your stories, videos, questions, or comments! Anything shared will be completely anonymous unless specifically stated otherwise.Follow The Tired Dad:InstagramFacebookYoutubeTiktokFollow Joaquin: InstagramEnter tireddadpod for 15% off at https://tireddad.com

    Homeschooling with Houlie Owner of HomeschoolToGo

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2023 91:29


    The HomeschoolToGo Masterclass: Top Quality Education Under 10/HR Per WeekFollow Houlie on InstagramFollow HomeschoolToGo on InstagramEmail : podcast@tireddad.com to submit your stories, videos, questions, or comments! Anything shared will be completely anonymous unless specifically stated otherwise.Follow The Tired Dad:InstagramFacebookYoutubeTiktokFollow Joaquin: InstagramEnter tireddadpod for 15% off at https://tireddad.com

    Men's Mental Health Month

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2023 48:53


    To join The Tired Dad's Movember team go hereEmail : podcast@tireddad.com to submit your stories, videos, questions, or comments! Anything shared will be completely anonymous unless specifically stated otherwise.Follow The Tired Dad:InstagramFacebookYoutubeTiktokFollow Joaquin: InstagramEnter tireddadpod for 15% off at https://tireddad.com

    Take Care of Yourself

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2023 37:59


    Email : podcast@tireddad.com to submit your stories, videos, questions, or comments! Anything shared will be completely anonymous unless specifically stated otherwise.Follow The Tired Dad:InstagramFacebookYoutubeTiktokFollow Joaquin: InstagramEnter tireddadpod for 15% off at https://tireddad.com

    A Candid Conversation w/ The Tired Mom

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2023 27:48


    Email : podcast@tireddad.com to submit your stories, videos, questions, or comments! Anything shared will be completely anonymous unless specifically stated otherwise.Follow The Tired Dad:InstagramFacebookYoutubeTiktokFollow Joaquin: InstagramEnter tireddadpod for 15% off at https://tireddad.com

    Casual Dad Talk

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2023 28:34


    Email : podcast@tireddad.com to submit your stories, videos, questions, or comments! Anything shared will be completely anonymous unless specifically stated otherwise.Follow The Tired Dad:InstagramFacebookYoutubeTiktokFollow Joaquin: Instagram Enter tireddadpod for 15% off at https://tireddad.com

    A Father's Regret

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2023 19:27


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    Friendship Over Alcohol

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2023 43:32


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    Parenting is only hard for good parents

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2023 35:35


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