Dad Pod - A Dad Guild Podcast

Reflections from New Dad Cohort VI [Episode 29]

Members of Dad Guild's sixth New Dad Cohort reflect on their experience participating in New Dad Cohort VI, which ran from January to June 2026. New Dad Cohorts provide an opportunity for new dads to get together, support each other, and share the successes and challenges of being a new dad. Each cohort meets monthly for six months. Dad Guild started running these groups in 2023, and a new cohort now begins every three months. Upcoming cohorts include New Dad Cohort VIII (beginning July 2026) and New Dad Cohort IX (beginning October 2026). Thank you to James Robertson, Ryan DiNapoli, Anurag Allena, Griff Keating, Sam Dillner, Ben Bonaccio, Raphael Sacks, Michael Giguere, and Henry Epp for participating in the cohort and recording testimonials for this podcast.

Parenting the ADHD Brain [Episode 28]

Dan Castrigano speaks with ADHD Coach Rebecca De Ornelas about parenting children with ADHD. Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common mental disorders affecting children. Symptoms of ADHD include inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. (American Psychiatric Association [https://www.psychiatry.org/patients-families/adhd/what-is-adhd]) Dan and Rebecca discuss a host of topics, including different presentations of ADHD, rejection sensitive dysphoria, masking, and the positive and negative messaging about ADHD. Rebecca also shares three helpful tools for parents and caregivers: previewing, the 1% rule, and unpacking the ask. Finally, Rebecca discusses the importance of self-compassion in navigating the challenges and joys when parenting your child with ADHD. To learn more about Rebecca and her work, visit boldistheword.com [https://www.boldistheword.com/]. If you'd like to join Dad Guild's ADHD support group on WhatsApp, send a message to dan@dadguild.org [dan@dadguild.org] so Dan can send you the link.

Voices from Dad Trek I [Episode 27]

Dad Guild hosted its inaugural Dad Trek Fundraiser on Saturday, May 30th! Trekkers walked 10 miles from Red Rocks Park in South Burlington to Airport Park in Colchester, taking turns pulling each other in three rickshaws. (Dads supporting dads, get it?!) Thank you to the 23 trekkers who participated and all those who supported Dad Guild. Special thanks to those who contributed to the podcast, including David Runge, Thomas Carlson, Sam Lipschutz, David Pozo, Collin O'Leary, Michael Giguere, Dan Brett, Sam Dillner, Michael Chaucer, Steve Hill, Corey Woloschin, Matt Kobzik, Corey Tillson, Dave Greiner, Alex Melville, Marlon Fisher, Sarah Caliendo, Javi Kadry, Griff Keating, and Keegan Albaugh. We are already looking forward to Dad Trek II!

Infertility and Fatherhood [Episode 26]

Dan Castrigano chats with local stand-up comedian and dad Alex Duval about his experience with infertility and his journey to fatherhood. Alex discusses his journey navigating infertility, his experience with IUI and IVF, and what it felt like to hold his son Robin for the first time. Alex also shares his experience participating in Dad Guild's New Dad Cohort IV, a monthly peer support group for first-time fathers. If you are struggling with infertility, know that you are not alone. We love you. Alex's Substack: https://alexcduval.substack.com/ [https://alexcduval.substack.com/] Alex's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexcduval/ [https://www.instagram.com/alexcduval/]

Mental Health Urgent Care [Episode 25]

Marlon Fisher and Dan Castrigano chat with Tim Durney, Director of Mental Health Urgent Care in Burlington. Mental Health Urgent Care is a program of the Howard Center in collaboration with the University of Vermont Medical Center, Community Health Centers, and Pathways Vermont. Tim discusses services provided at Mental Health Urgent Care, the intentional design of the space, and how it differs from other medical providers. Marlon and Dan also share their stories about accessing services at Mental Health Urgent Care while they were struggling with their mental health. As Tim says in the episode: "Asking for help is a strength." Mental Health Urgent Care Website: https://howardcenter.org/mhuc/ [https://howardcenter.org/mhuc/]