Dad Mode

Dad Mode

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Dad Mode episodes

  • Dads and Travel
    Travel happens. We get it. Whether you're on the road or the one who stays home with the kiddos, every Dad encounters this scenario. So what do you do? Well, listen in and find out as Rich & E. share their perspectives.

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    1 hr 38 min
  • Grilling and Bonding
    Welcome back! After a little break, Dad Mode is back with two topics that are close to many dads’ hearts: grilling and bonding. With the warmer weather here, Rich and E. dive into the world of grill types and share some essential tips and basics. But the real focus is on bonding. Food is a great way to bring people together, but there are other ways to spend quality time with the ones you love and care about. So, grab a cup of coffee and listen in as they discuss the importance of bonding with kids, spouses, family, and friends.

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    1 hr 12 min
  • Burnout

    Rich and E are back from their winter break and kick off 2025 with the topic, "Burnout." They share their ideas on what they believe burnout is, and can be, how it affects people in various ways and how to recognize signs.


    Additional Sources:

    Parental Burnout

    • What Is Parental Burnout?
    • The impact of parental burnout
    • Dear Exhausted and Burnt Out Parents, We’re Here to Help

    Burnout (General) 

    • Burnout - Psychology Today
    • 12 Signs of Burnout
    • Burnout Recovery: 11 strategies to help you reset

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    1 hr 24 min
  • Holiday Traditions
    The holiday season is here and in this episode, Rich and E. share their holiday traditions and no-so-traditions heading into the break. Dad Mode wishes you all much love, safe travels (if you're traveling) and happy holidays!

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    1 hr 22 min
  • Progress
    Though only 25 episodes strong, Rich and E have covered a multitude of topics and have shared various aspects of the Paternal experience. With a new year quickly approaching, the Dad-Namic Duo pause to reflect and discuss the progress their families have made over the last year or so and how they've progressed in other aspects of life in general.

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    1 hr 6 min
  • Talking to Kids About the Election

    Dad Mode on a Monday? Whaaaaat? 


    That's right and just in time for the 2024 US election! Listen in as Rich and E. walk through explaining the electoral process to children of various ages and what it means to our society, offering guidance with research, answering tough questions, working with emotional teens and keeping a positive, open mind when they and/or their peers are a passionate about certain issues.


    • Talking to Kids About Politics and Elections
    • Talking to Children and Teens About Elections
    • Seven Tips for Talking With Kids About Politics
    • PBS
    • I'm Just a Bill - Schoolhouse Rock

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    1 hr 11 min
  • R-E-L-A-X

    In this episode, Rich and E discuss the importance of making time to rest and relax. The Dad-namic Duo also share some of the ways that they relax: from sippin’ coffee with friends to engaging in therapeutic exercises but they'd also like to know, how do YOU relax? Let Dad Mode know @DadModePod on all the things!


    “Sometimes the most productive thing you can do is relax.” - Michael Hyatt

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    1 hr 5 min
  • Dad Moment: Frustration
    In this episode, E shares a recent moment with Rich that has caused his family frustration and how they are working through it.

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    49 min

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