Daddyhood

This week Colton sits down with the only and only Jon the Dad, king of daddy jokes and creator of our iconic theme song. Jon shares his journey in crafting relatable content for fellow dads, blending humor with the real challenges of fatherhood. From punchlines to parenting, we explore the art of finding joy in the everyday chaos of raising kids.

For more Jon The Dad content find him on instagram @Jon.thedad

This episode was shot by Eleanor Matthews, edited by Patchwork Piñata and produced by Avery Siegel. Original theme music by Jon The Dad :)

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This week we navigate the process of choosing a surrogate as a single father with Brian Kelly, The Points Guy. Brian shares his personal journey, offering insights on the unique challenges and considerations for single men pursuing surrogacy to build their families. And of course, the benefits of gaining points to use for some family fun!

This episode was shot by Eleanor Matthews, edited by Patchwork Piñata, and produced by Avery Siegel. Original theme song by Jon The Dad.

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This week we explore nutrition for fertility with Karalynne and Jeff Call from Just Ingredients. They share insights on optimizing your diet during the fertility journey, discussing key nutrients, foods to embrace, and simple strategies for nourishing your body as you prepare for conception.

To learn more about Just Ingredients go to: https://justingredients.us/

This episode was shot by Eleanor Matthews, edited by Patchwork Piñata and produced by Avery Siegel. Original theme song by Jon the Dad.

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This week we dive into the world of surrogacy with Lisa Wippler. Lisa shares her experiences as a surrogate, while Colton reflects on meeting his own. Together, they explore the joys and challenges of carrying someone else's child, offering unique insights into this powerful journey.

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In today's episode, Colton talks with Dr. Kim Bergman, psychologist and surrogacy advocate. They discuss her extensive work in surrogacy, personal journey to parenthood, and advocacy for LGBTQ family building and rights.

This episode was shot by Eleanor Matthews, edited by Patchwork Piñata, and produced by Avery Siegel. Original theme music by Jon The Dad.

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In today's episode, Colton talks with Mark Daley, author of 'Safe'. They discuss Mark's experience as a foster parent, his activism for foster children, and the challenges of the child protection system. Mark shares insights on LGBTQ+ family building, parenting amid trauma, and redefining child safety.

Mark Daley is the author of the bestselling book, Safe, A Memoir of Fatherhood, Foster Care, and the Risks We Take For Family. Daley has over two decades of experience in message development, communication strategy, and public policy, including as a communications director and spokesperson for then-Senator Hillary Clinton’s 2008 presidential campaign. He has worked with more than thirty members of Congress, numerous governors, and other elected officials. He is the founder of One Iowa, the state’s largest LGBTQ+ equality organization, and TheFosterParent.com, a national platform to connect interested families with foster care agencies. 

This episode was shot by Eleanor Matthews, Edited by Patchwork Piñata, and Produced by Avery Siegel. Original theme song by Jon the Dad.

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This week Colton sits down with his doctor, Dr. Ringler to take us from Colton's infertility all the way through the embryo transfer.

Dr. Ringler was one of the world’s first physicians to help gay men have babies through egg donation and surrogacy. He is committed to helping all members of the LGBTQ community fulfill their dreams of having children and building families.

This episode was shot by Eleanor Matthews, Edited by Patchwork Piñata, and Produced by Avery Siegel. Original theme music by Jon The Dad.

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In today's episode, Colton sits down with Lindsey Metselaar: host of the popular 'We Met At Acme' podcast. They discuss Lindsey's journey into motherhood, her experiences during the first few weeks with her newborn, the challenges and joys of being a new parent, how her relationship has evolved since becoming a mother, her thoughts on work-life balance as a podcaster and entrepreneur, advice she'd give to expectant mothers, and so much more.

Check out Lindsey's podcast @WeMetAtAcme !!

This episode is sponsored by Peer Space. To learn more about Peerspace go to: https://www.peerspace.com/

This episode was shot by Eleanor Matthews, edited by Patchwork Piñata and produced by Avery Siegel. Original theme song by Jon the Dad.

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Surrogacy is complex, but Nodal has a whole new solution - join Colton Underwood and Dr. Brian Levine for an illuminating talk on ethical family building.

To learn more about Nodal visit: https://www.nodal.com/

This episode was shot by Eleanor Matthews, Edited by Patchwork Piñata, and Produced by Avery Siegel. Original theme song by Jon The Dad.

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This week on Daddyhood, Colton sits down with Max Valverde and Matt Naylor, the dynamic duo behind the popular Milkless Podcast. Join us as we delve into the pros and cons of being a modern Daddy. Max and Matt share their insights on finding balance in parenthood—striving to be the kind of parents their kids will remember fondly when they grow up, all while maintaining our their and respect in the household.

We’ll discuss the challenges and rewards of fatherhood, and explore practical tips for being present and supportive without becoming pushover dads. Tune in for an engaging and heartfelt conversation as we navigate the journey of parenting with humor, honesty, and a touch of Milkless wisdom.

Go check out Colton's episode on Milkless!

This episode was shot by Eleanor Matthews, edited by Patchwork Piñata and Produced by Avery Siegel. Original theme song by Jon The Dad.

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