Ambitious Dads
Ambitious Dads
Podcast Description
Fatherhood cracked me open in ways I never expected — and showed me how unprepared most of us are for the emotional work it demands. After learning I couldn’t be a biological father, I wrestled early with the fear that I might screw up my kids before they even existed — a feeling every dad, in one way or another, eventually comes to know. The Ambitious Dads Podcast is where we stop winging it and start talking — about balancing endless competing priorities like work, kids, partners (sex — yeah, right!), self-care, and finances; about the emotions that hit daily — guilt, stress, fear, fatigue, love — and about the quiet doubts that keep us up at night. We’ll get vulnerable. We’ll get honest. And yes, we’ll end every episode with a ridiculous poop story, because if fatherhood teaches you anything, it’s how to laugh while cleaning up disasters.
Hosted by Jeff Hittner. Email Jeff with ideas for future episodes: [email protected]
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast focuses on themes related to fatherhood, mental health, work-life balance, and emotional intelligence with episodes exploring personal stories like navigating the guilt of missed opportunities, balancing professional ambitions with family responsibilities, and discussing the joys and challenges of parenthood through a light-hearted lens, like sharing amusing parenting mishaps.
Fatherhood cracked me open in ways I never expected — and showed me how unprepared most of us are for the emotional work it demands. After learning I couldn’t be a biological father, I wrestled early with the fear that I might screw up my kids before they even existed — a feeling every dad, in one way or another, eventually comes to know. The Ambitious Dads Podcast is where we stop winging it and start talking — about balancing endless competing priorities like work, kids, partners (sex — yeah, right!), self-care, and finances; about the emotions that hit daily — guilt, stress, fear, fatigue, love — and about the quiet doubts that keep us up at night. We’ll get vulnerable. We’ll get honest. And yes, we’ll end every episode with a ridiculous poop story, because if fatherhood teaches you anything, it’s how to laugh while cleaning up disasters.
Hosted by Jeff Hittner. Email Jeff with ideas for future episodes: [email protected]
In this episode of the Ambitious Dads Podcast, we sit down with leadership advisor Rens van den Broek to explore how he successfully navigates his high-paced career while prioritizing family life.
Rens challenges the notion that prioritizing loved ones negatively impacts career growth. He shares his personal philosophy of fostering open communication about family commitments in the workplace, inspiring others to seamlessly align personal and professional values. This episode is a treasure trove of insights on setting boundaries, embracing self-care, and redefining success through family prioritization.
Join us as we discuss:
- The importance of clear communication with partners and colleagues.
- Overcoming societal expectations and embracing shared parenting responsibilities.
- Emotional regulation and its impact on children.
- The challenges and triumphs of modern fatherhood.
Whether you’re a working parent or aspire to balance your career and family life better, this episode offers valuable perspectives and practical advice.
Tune in now and be inspired to cultivate mutual respect in work and home life! 🌟
Connect with Jeff Hittner: https://jeffhittner.com
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