Why Dads Struggle With Anger & Emotional Regulation

Have We Become The "Get Off My Lawn" Dads?

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2155756/fan_mail/new] This week on DADHOOD, Thomas and Frankie ask a question many parents eventually face: Have we become the "Get Off My Lawn" dads? After a late-night encounter with neighborhood teenagers causing chaos in the street, the conversation turns into something much deeper—respect, accountability, peer pressure, integrity, and what it means to raise kids who think for themselves. The guys share personal stories about standing up for what's right, speaking out when witnessing bullying, teaching kids how to navigate social pressure, and why character matters more than popularity. We discuss: *  Raising respectful kids  *  Parenting through peer pressure  *  Why independent thinking matters  *  Standing up for others  *  Integrity and leadership  *  Social awareness in today's world  *  Teaching kids confidence and courage  *  Why your children are always watching  If you've ever wondered how to prepare your kids to make good decisions when you're not around, this episode is for you. Chapters 00:00 – Have We Become The "Get Off My Lawn" Dads? 03:12 – Late-Night Teenagers In The Neighborhood 07:05 – Respect, Noise, And Community Awareness 11:28 – The Challenge Of Wanting To Fit In 16:42 – Teaching Kids Independent Thinking 21:15 – Following The Crowd vs Doing What's Right 25:55 – Speaking Up When You Witness Disrespect 31:20 – The Natural History Museum Incident 37:08 – Why Kids Need Adults To Say Something 42:15 – Guilty By Association: A Powerful Parenting Lesson 47:55 – Standing Up To Bullying And Racism 53:10 – What Makes A Great Leader? 58:15 – Seal Team 6, Integrity, And Character 1:03:25 – Teaching Through Stories Instead Of Lectures 1:08:40 – The Beauty Of Walking In Silence With Your Kids 1:13:50 – Authenticity, Self-Awareness, And Growth 1:19:10 – Learning From Honest Feedback 1:24:20 – Taekwondo, Failure, And Self-Compassion 1:30:15 – Final Thoughts & DADHOOD Updates Subscribe, follow, and share with another dad. Thanks for listening to the DADHOOD Podcast. If this episode resonated with you, make sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with another dad who’s figuring it out one day at a time.

How To Set Boundaries Without Feeling Guilty

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2155756/fan_mail/new] In this episode of DADHOOD, Thomas and Frankie sit down with Veronica from How To Be Authentic to discuss burnout, boundaries, self-worth, people pleasing, corporate culture, and the courage to live authentically. Veronica shares her personal journey from corporate burnout and losing her job to building a business centered around helping people advocate for their needs, protect their mental health, and reclaim their lives.  Main Emotional Themes *  Burnout and recovery  *  Self-worth beyond productivity  *  Setting healthy boundaries  *  Authenticity  *  Personal growth  *  Fatherhood and legacy  *  Emotional intelligence  Key Fatherhood Lesson Your kids don't need a perfect provider—they need a present parent who understands their own worth and models healthy boundaries. Chapters 00:00 – Meet Veronica: How To Be Authentic 02:45 – Burnout In Corporate America 07:10 – The Cost Of Overworking Yourself 12:20 – Why Self-Worth Gets Tied To Productivity 17:05 – Corporate Culture And Speaking Up 22:30 – The Hidden Cost Of Burnout 27:45 – Why Kids Just Want Time With Their Parents 31:20 – Legacy Beyond Career Success 36:15 – Learning To Say No 41:40 – Boundaries Without Guilt 46:35 – Recovering From People Pleasing 51:50 – Self-Love And Self-Respect 57:05 – Protecting Your Energy 1:02:20 – Teaching Kids Healthy Boundaries 1:07:40 – Why Rest Is Productive 1:12:30 – Journaling And Self-Awareness 1:17:45 – Building An Authentic Life 1:22:15 – Final Thoughts & Upcoming Events Thanks for listening to the DADHOOD Podcast. If this episode resonated with you, make sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with another dad who’s figuring it out one day at a time.

The One Thing Most Dads Are Missing Right Now

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2155756/fan_mail/new] In this episode of the DADHOOD podcast, Thomas and Frankie sit down with DK, founder of Water Fusion, for a conversation about wellness, nature, fatherhood, human connection, and learning to slow down in a world that constantly pushes us to do more. What begins as a discussion about health and biohacking evolves into a deeper conversation about presence, parenting, emotional awareness, nature as medicine, and reconnecting with the childlike wonder many adults lose along the way.  Main Emotional Themes *  Presence over productivity  *  Human connection  *  Healing and self-awareness  *  Nature as medicine  *  Fatherhood and leading by example  *  Finding peace in a chaotic world  The greatest gift we can give our kids isn't perfection—it's presence, self-awareness, and a willingness to continue growing ourselves. Chapters 00:00 – Meeting DK for the First Time 03:18 – Why We Need to Surrender More and Control Less 07:05 – Growing Up in Rural Utah 11:40 – Nature, Family, and Childhood Lessons 15:18 – Raising Kids Through Honesty and Example 20:04 – Giving Our Kids the Cheat Codes We Never Had 25:36 – Family Patterns, Awareness, and Growth 31:20 – The Vision Behind Water Fusion 36:08 – Wellness, Nutrition, and Human Connection 41:45 – Why Presence Is the Ultimate Biohack 47:12 – The Apps Running in Your Mind 52:18 – Embracing the Inner Child Again 57:34 – AI, Productivity, and Creating More Time 1:02:48 – Nature as Medicine 1:08:10 – Positive Energy, Water, and Belief Systems 1:13:22 – Biohacking Human Potential 1:19:05 – The Power of Sauna, Cold Plunge, and Nature 1:25:42 – Living More Aligned Every Day 1:29:20 – Dadhood Events and Final Thoughts Thanks for listening to the DADHOOD Podcast. If this episode resonated with you, make sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with another dad who’s figuring it out one day at a time.

Why Dads Secretly Stress About Money

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2155756/fan_mail/new] Almost every dad thinks about it. Few talk honestly about it. In this episode of DADHOOD, Thomas and Frankie unpack the emotional side of money, financial stress, unexpected expenses, retirement anxiety, and the pressure many fathers feel to provide for their families. From surprise insurance bills and car repairs to deeper conversations about scarcity, abundance, self-worth, and financial freedom, this episode explores why money often carries far more emotional weight than the actual dollar amount attached to it. If you've ever laid awake worrying about finances, questioned whether you're doing enough, or felt the pressure of providing for your family, this conversation is for you. We discuss: *  Financial stress in fatherhood  *  The emotional cost of money anxiety  *  Scarcity vs abundance mindsets  *  Retirement fears  *  Building a healthy relationship with money  *  Why more income doesn't always mean less stress  *  The hidden currencies that matter most  Because sometimes the biggest financial burden isn't the bill itself—it's the space it takes up in your mind. CHAPTERS 00:00 – Welcome Back To Kiln 03:15 – Why DADHOOD Is About Evolving Out Loud 07:20 – The Money Conversation Starts 11:42 – Paying Off a House Changes Everything 16:30 – When Unexpected Bills Hit 21:10 – The Emotional Weight of Financial Stress 25:35 – Money as Energy: A Different Perspective 30:08 – Why Financial Anxiety Never Fully Goes Away 35:15 – The Cost of Worrying About Money 39:48 – Scarcity vs Abundance Mindsets 44:20 – Retirement, Wealth, and What Really Matters 49:10 – How Society Shapes Our Relationship With Money 54:45 – The Currency That Matters Most 59:18 – Financial Stress and Family Impact 1:03:42 – Building a Healthier Relationship With Money 1:08:55 – DADHOOD Community Updates & Events Subscribe, follow, and share with another dad. Thanks for listening to the DADHOOD Podcast. If this episode resonated with you, make sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with another dad who’s figuring it out one day at a time.

Why Dads Struggle With Anger & Emotional Regulation

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2155756/fan_mail/new] This week on DADHOOD, we’re officially leveling up. Recorded inside Kiln Co-Working in Holiday, we talk about community, fatherhood, emotional regulation, road rage, parenting through fear, and the hidden pressure dads put on themselves to constantly prove something. From dangerous intersections and dad overreactions to unpacking childhood conditioning, we dive into the ways our upbringing still shows up in our parenting, relationships, and self-worth. We also have a real conversation about masculinity, pushing too hard, and knowing when enough is enough. We also talk about: *  Why dads need real community  *  The hidden pressure to “prove yourself”  *  Parenting after emotional reactions  *  Road rage, fear, and regulating emotions  *  How childhood conditioning follows us into adulthood  *  Why connection with other dads matters  *  Learning when to push — and when to let go  This episode is for dads trying to grow, stay present, and become the kind of man they want their kids to remember. Chapters 00:00 – DADHOOD Levels Up at Kiln 02:10 – Why Environment Impacts Creativity & Focus 05:48 – Building a Real Dad Community 09:15 – The Power of Friendships in Fatherhood 12:42 – Letting Kids Have More Independence 16:18 – The Scary Crosswalk Moment With Jackson 21:05 – Dad Anger, Fear & Emotional Regulation 25:14 – Why Kids Watch How We React 28:45 – Road Rage, Parenting & Staying Calm 33:02 – Childhood Conditioning That Still Shows Up 38:20 – Conflict, Arguments & Emotional Triggers 43:15 – The Rental Car Story & Learning to Respond Differently 48:52 – “Me vs Me” In The Gym 53:20 – Are We Still Trying To Prove Something? 57:14 – Knowing When To Push & When To Let Go 1:01:45 – Building Real Friendships & Dad Support 1:05:20 – Final Thoughts + Dadhood Events Key Takeaways 1. Dads need community more than they realize Fatherhood gets lighter when you have people who understand what you’re carrying. 2. Anger is often fear in disguise Many parenting reactions come from fear, stress, or protection — not the moment itself. 3. Kids learn emotional regulation from watching us How dads respond to frustration teaches kids how to handle life. 4. Just because you’re right doesn’t mean you’re safe Teaching kids awareness matters more than assuming rules protect them. 5. We’re often still trying to prove something Many adult behaviors trace back to childhood wounds, validation, or feeling unseen. 6. Presence matters more than performance Kids don’t need perfection — they need connection. 7. Emotional awareness changes everything Recognizing where reactions come from gives dads the power to respond differently. 8. Healthy masculinity includes vulnerability Talking honestly about mistakes, fears, and emotions makes better fathers. 9. Not every challenge needs to be conquered Sometimes strength is knowing when to stop pushing yourself. 10. Friendship is part of fatherhood Having even one or two trusted dad friends can completely change the experience of parenting. 11. Kids are always watching The way we drive, react, argue, and repair becomes their blueprint for adulthood. 12. Growth starts with honesty Real fatherhood growth happens when dads stop pretending and start unpacking the deeper stuff. Subscribe, follow, and share with another dad. Thanks for listening to the DADHOOD Podcast. If this episode resonated with you, make sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with another dad who’s figuring it out one day at a time.