Extraordinary Dads

Extraordinary Dads
Podcast Description
We're ordinary dads who have an avid interest in connecting and sharing experiences with other dads about the extraordinary act of parenting. Each episode we interview a different dad to explore the brightest highs and darkest lows in the lives of every-day dads, revealing unsung stories of caring, resolve, love, disappointment, and everything in between. We’re here to learn and celebrate practical habits that regular dads have discovered to feel more successful as a parent, while also acknowledging the challenges and short-comings that happen along the way.
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The podcast covers a broad range of parenting topics, including emotional intelligence, family dynamics, work-life balance, and the generational changes in fatherhood. Notable episodes feature discussions on financial responsibilities, parenting styles like Gentle Parenting, and spiritual development, showcasing personal stories that resonate with everyday dads navigating the complexities of raising children.

We’re two ordinary dads with an avid interest in what makes fatherhood extraordinary. Each episode, we sit down with another dad to explore the full spectrum of parenting: from the brightest highs to the toughest lows. We dig into unsung stories of care, love, frustration, joy, disappointment, and everything in between. This podcast is about modern dads navigating the evolving landscape of parenting. Together, we learn and celebrate the practical habits and hard-earned insights that help us feel more successful as parents.
Real talk. Honest reflection. Occasional swearing.
In this engaging episode of the Extraordinary Dads podcast, we sit down with Jeremy, a new dad navigating the joys and challenges of parenting an 18-month-old. Jeremy shares his experiences of balancing work and family life, the unexpected realities of fatherhood, the importance of patience and presence, and the pressures and expectations that come with striving for perfection. He reflects on the influence of his own upbringing and the support of his family, offering insights into the evolving journey of being a dad. Join us for this heartfelt conversation about the trials and triumphs of early parenthood.
Keywords: parenting, fatherhood, labor, work-life-balance, perfectionism, mindfulness, presence, hybrid work, working from home, self-care, screen time, devices, grandparents, family support, job search, community support, summer camps.

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