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 heartfelt episode, we feature Kelly Griego, an endurance athlete, leadership professional, and devoted family man. Kelly opens up about his experience as a bonus dad to three teenagers and shares valuable insights on building strong family bonds while managing a demanding professional life. He emphasizes the importance of stability, open communication, and the mantra of “no surprises” in creating a harmonious home.
Key highlights include:
- The journey of merging families and becoming a bonus dad.
- Redefining success beyond the workplace.
- Navigating the challenges of parenting teenagers in the digital age.
- Building lasting family traditions and values.
Whether you’re a father, a professional, or both, this episode offers practical advice for realigning ambitions with family values and maintaining balance in today’s fast-paced world. Tune in to explore how therapy, personal hobbies, and shared experiences can play a crucial role in achieving harmony between career and family.
🎧 Listen now to gain inspiration and practical tips for navigating fatherhood and career ambitions!
Connect with Jeff Hittner: https://jeffhittner.com
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