The Dad Edit
The Dad Edit is a podcast for modern fathers navigating the real challenges of dad life, parenting, relationships, and personal growth.
Hosted by three dads at different stages of fatherhood, The Dad Edit features honest conversations about raising kids, being a better husband and partner, managing stress, building strong families, and figuring out what it means to be a good dad today.
Whether you are a new dad learning as you go, a father raising teenagers, or somewhere in between, this podcast explores the everyday realities of fatherhood without pretending anyone has it all figured out.
Each episode explores topics such as:
• Parenting challenges that dads actually face
• Mental health and emotional struggles for fathers
• Marriage and relationships after children
• Raising boys and daughters in today’s world
• Balancing work, family, and personal growth
• The pressures modern dads feel but rarely talk about
Through real stories, lessons learned, and conversations that mix humor with honesty, The Dad Edit creates a space where fathers can reflect, grow, and feel less alone in the journey of being a dad.
If you are looking for a podcast about fatherhood that is relatable, thoughtful, and grounded in real life, The Dad Edit is for you.
Because no dad gets it perfect. We are all just editing as we go.
Episodes
33 episodes
Episode 33: Mental Health for Dads – When Anxiety & Depression Don’t Look Like Sadness
Episode 32: Peer Groups for Dads – Guiding Who Influences Your Teen
Episode 31: The Mentor Era for Dads - How to Influence Teens Without Controlling Them
Episode 30: Appreciation for Dads — Why Chasing It Is the Wrong Goal
Episode 29: Invisibility for Dads – What Happens When No One Checks In on You?
Episode 28: Presence for Dads – The Antidote to Performing Fatherhood
Episode 27: Partnership for Dads - When Love Turns Into Logistics
Episode 26: Discipline for Dads - How to Connect Without Crushing
Episode 25: Boredom for Dads – When the Life You Built Stops Feeling Like Yours
Episode 24: Community for Dads — Why Brotherhood Matters More Than Ever
Episode 23: Mental Load for Dads — Naming the Pressure No One Sees
Episode 22: Anger in Dads — How to Stop the Blowups and Start the Repairs
Episode 21 – Body Image for Dads: Learning to Respect the Man in the Mirror
Episode 20: New Year Reset for Dads - 3 Questions to Realign Your Life
Episode 15: Nostalgia for Dads - How Our Past Shapes the Fathers We Become
Episode 14: Holiday Prep for Dads – Keeping the Joy, Ditching the Pressure
Episode 19: Becoming a Better Dad - What Your Kids Are Already Teaching You
Episode 18: Silent Nights and Sleep Struggles – Helping Kids (and Dads) Sleep Better
Episode 17: The Year in Dad - Wins, Lessons & Letting Go
Episode 16: Faith, Therapy & Whiskey — What Gets You Through?
Episode 13: Fatherhood & Friendships - Why Dads Need Each Other Too
Episode 12: The Partner Episode - Supporting and Being Supported as Co-Parents
Episode 11: Dad Guilt vs. Dad Growth - What to Do with Your Inner Critic
Episode 10: Dad Frights and Family Nights - What Halloween teaches us about showing up