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New Dad Reality Check

18 min · 21. maj 2026
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In this episode of Guys Being Dads, Ben is officially a dad, and the first few weeks of newborn life have humbled him fast. We catch up on baby Emma Parker’s arrival, what life has really been like as a first-time dad, whether hiring a doula was worth it, and why “dad brain” is already very real. Adam also gives a quick recap of the first Dad Day event in Charleston, the next Built For More experience in Austin, and his unexpected journey into dad gear reviews after a 140,000-view car video. In this episode, we talk about: * Newborn life as a first-time dad * Sleep shifts, cabin fever, and letting family help * Whether a doula is worth it * Dad brain and the “blimp in the road” * The first Dad Day event in Charleston * What’s next for Built For More * Adam’s accidental YouTuber era * Real dad gear reviews, beach umbrellas included Basically: new babies, surf lessons, beach umbrellas, imposter syndrome, and two guys trying to keep the podcast alive. Are you on the list? Sign up for our free weekly newsletter here. [www.dadday.co/subscribe]

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New Dad Reality Check

In this episode of Guys Being Dads, Ben is officially a dad, and the first few weeks of newborn life have humbled him fast. We catch up on baby Emma Parker’s arrival, what life has really been like as a first-time dad, whether hiring a doula was worth it, and why “dad brain” is already very real. Adam also gives a quick recap of the first Dad Day event in Charleston, the next Built For More experience in Austin, and his unexpected journey into dad gear reviews after a 140,000-view car video. In this episode, we talk about: * Newborn life as a first-time dad * Sleep shifts, cabin fever, and letting family help * Whether a doula is worth it * Dad brain and the “blimp in the road” * The first Dad Day event in Charleston * What’s next for Built For More * Adam’s accidental YouTuber era * Real dad gear reviews, beach umbrellas included Basically: new babies, surf lessons, beach umbrellas, imposter syndrome, and two guys trying to keep the podcast alive. Are you on the list? Sign up for our free weekly newsletter here. [www.dadday.co/subscribe]

21. maj 202618 min