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Dad Central: A Parenting Podcast To Reduce Stress & Build Confidence In FatherhoodAuthor: Dad Central
Are you stressed and overwhelmed by the responsibilities of fatherhood? This show helps overwhelmed dads conquer stress, build confidence, and become the father their family brags about. Listen to discover: Effective strategies to reduce parenting stress and manage emotions for a calm parenting approach happy children. Practical advice on building strong parent-child relationships through improved communication and parenting skills, even when co-parenting with ex-partners. Expert insights on navigating custody issues and instilling positive parenting values to develop disciplined and resilient kids. Since 2019 Co-hosts Drew and Ed have impacted over 400,000 dads through their work with Dad Central. Every Monday, join them for real-life examples and practical, time-tested strategies on how to win at being a dad. Once a month, hear from expert guests or mentor dads sharing their top tips to enjoy and thrive in fatherhood. To instantly learn top secret hacks to calm parenting and become the dad your family brags about, download our free guide to stop yelling. Language: en-ca Genres: Kids & Family, Parenting, Relationships, Society & Culture Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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#159. The Critical Inner Narrative Most Dads Ignore - And How To Change It For Your Kids
Episode 159
Wednesday, 18 February, 2026
Do you go to bed feeling like you've disappointed your kids, your partner, your boss...and somehow yourself too? Many dads carry a quiet inner narrative of not doing enough, not being enough, or constantly falling short. Between cultural pressure to provide, protect, and be emotionally present, and impossible standards fueled by comparison, it's easy to slide from healthy guilt into destructive shame. If you've been feeling overwhelmed, withdrawn, irritable, or stuck in self-doubt, this episode will help you understand what's really happening beneath the surface. Learn the powerful difference between guilt and shame — and why one helps you grow while the other keeps you stuck Discover where unrealistic expectations come from and how to reset them without lowering your standards Gain practical tools to regulate emotions, rebuild resilience, and lead your family with presence instead of perfection Press play now to learn how to turn guilt into growth, silence shame, and become the steady, confident dad your family truly needs. ----- Download our free Balanced Dad BLUEPRINT pdf guide to take control of your time, reduce stress and protect your energy. Get it here: https://dadcentral.ca/balanced-dad-blueprint-2/ Learn more about DadMentor: The Father-Leader Community here: https://dadcentral.ca/dads/ ----- Timestamps: 00:00 — Introduction: Guilt vs. Shame Overview 01:01 — Episode Agenda & What Will Be Covered 03:13 — Listener Questions and Show Promotion 03:43 — The Quiet Inner Narrative Dads Live With 06:06 — The Impact of Self-Talk & Advice on Handling Guilt/Shame 08:12 — Guilt vs. Shame: Why the Difference Matters 11:25 — Where These Expectations Came From 14:16 — Resetting Expectations Without Lowering Standards 17:26 — Moving from Shame Back to Leadership 19:18 — Recap and Key Takeaways 20:09 — Recommended Resource: DadMentor Community 20:40 — Final Messages and Encouragement ----- "Dad Central is a podcast that supports fathers in navigating fatherhood, reducing stress, building confidence, managing parenting stress, and improving parenting skills, including discipline, co-parenting, custody issues, calm parenting, and effective communication with children, to foster happy children and strong parent-child relationships."
