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Dad And Then What
When you first find out you’re going to be a father, the excitement is usually followed by a million questions and a lot of confusion; or both.
Dad and Then What was created to be the resource I wish I’d had back then: a space for honest, unfiltered conversations about the reality of being a dad.
Whether you’re a first-, second-, or third-time father, this is a place to hear the real stories—the situations, the emotions, and the "then what" moments we all face but rarely talk about. Our goal is simple: to make fatherhood feel a little less lonely, a little less intimidating, and a lot more accessible. If just one dad sees himself in these stories and realizes he’s not alone, we’ve hit the jackpot.
Join us as we open the dialogue, one story at a time.
Dad And Then What
Episode 2: The Shadow of Dad Guilt
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Why It Follows Us Everywhere
Whether you’re at the office, in the gym, or even just sitting on the couch after the kids are finally asleep, there’s a quiet voice in the back of your head asking: Am I doing enough? Should I be doing more?
In this episode of Dad and Then What, we’re tackling the heavy hitter: Dad Guilt. We get honest about the pressure to be the "perfect" provider, the "present" parent, and the "supportive" partner—all at the same time.
We dive into the real talk around:
- The "Double Bind": Feeling guilty for being at work, and then feeling guilty for not working enough when you’re with the kids.
- The Comparison Trap: How social media and "super-dad" narratives make us feel like we’re falling behind.
- The Silent Struggle: Why men often don't talk about these feelings and how that isolation makes the guilt heavier.
- Finding the "Then What": How we move past the shame and realize that being a "good enough" dad is actually the goal.
This isn't about giving you a 5-step plan to fix your life. It’s about sitting in the mess together and realizing that if you’re feeling the guilt, it’s probably because you actually care.