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In this episode of DADHOOD, Thomas and Frankie sit down with Veronica Rose (@howtobeauthentic) from How To Be Authentic to discuss burnout, boundaries, self-worth, people pleasing, corporate culture, and the courage to live authentically. Veronica shares her personal journey from corporate burnout and losing her job to building a business centered around helping people advocate for their needs, protect their mental health, and reclaim their lives. 

Main Emotional Themes

•  Burnout and recovery 
•  Self-worth beyond productivity 
•  Setting healthy boundaries 
•  Authenticity 
•  Personal growth 
•  Fatherhood and legacy 
•  Emotional intelligence 

Key Fatherhood Lesson

Your kids don't need a perfect provider—they need a present parent who understands their own worth and models healthy boundaries.

Chapters

00:00 – Meet Veronica: How To Be Authentic
02:45 – Burnout In Corporate America
07:10 – The Cost Of Overworking Yourself
12:20 – Why Self-Worth Gets Tied To Productivity
17:05 – Corporate Culture And Speaking Up
22:30 – The Hidden Cost Of Burnout
27:45 – Why Kids Just Want Time With Their Parents
31:20 – Legacy Beyond Career Success
36:15 – Learning To Say No
41:40 – Boundaries Without Guilt
46:35 – Recovering From People Pleasing
51:50 – Self-Love And Self-Respect
57:05 – Protecting Your Energy
1:02:20 – Teaching Kids Healthy Boundaries
1:07:40 – Why Rest Is Productive
1:12:30 – Journaling And Self-Awareness
1:17:45 – Building An Authentic Life
1:22:15 – Final Thoughts & Upcoming Events

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In this episode of the DADHOOD podcast, Thomas and Frankie sit down with DK, founder of Water Fusion, for a conversation about wellness, nature, fatherhood, human connection, and learning to slow down in a world that constantly pushes us to do more. What begins as a discussion about health and biohacking evolves into a deeper conversation about presence, parenting, emotional awareness, nature as medicine, and reconnecting with the childlike wonder many adults lose along the way. 

Main Emotional Themes

•  Presence over productivity 
•  Human connection 
•  Healing and self-awareness 
•  Nature as medicine 
•  Fatherhood and leading by example 
•  Finding peace in a chaotic world 

The greatest gift we can give our kids isn't perfection—it's presence, self-awareness, and a willingness to continue growing ourselves.

Chapters

00:00 – Meeting DK for the First Time
03:18 – Why We Need to Surrender More and Control Less
07:05 – Growing Up in Rural Utah
11:40 – Nature, Family, and Childhood Lessons
15:18 – Raising Kids Through Honesty and Example
20:04 – Giving Our Kids the Cheat Codes We Never Had
25:36 – Family Patterns, Awareness, and Growth
31:20 – The Vision Behind Water Fusion
36:08 – Wellness, Nutrition, and Human Connection
41:45 – Why Presence Is the Ultimate Biohack
47:12 – The Apps Running in Your Mind
52:18 – Embracing the Inner Child Again
57:34 – AI, Productivity, and Creating More Time
1:02:48 – Nature as Medicine
1:08:10 – Positive Energy, Water, and Belief Systems
1:13:22 – Biohacking Human Potential
1:19:05 – The Power of Sauna, Cold Plunge, and Nature
1:25:42 – Living More Aligned Every Day
1:29:20 – Dadhood Events and Final Thoughts

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Almost every dad thinks about it. Few talk honestly about it.

In this episode of DADHOOD, Thomas and Frankie unpack the emotional side of money, financial stress, unexpected expenses, retirement anxiety, and the pressure many fathers feel to provide for their families.

From surprise insurance bills and car repairs to deeper conversations about scarcity, abundance, self-worth, and financial freedom, this episode explores why money often carries far more emotional weight than the actual dollar amount attached to it.

If you've ever laid awake worrying about finances, questioned whether you're doing enough, or felt the pressure of providing for your family, this conversation is for you.

We discuss:

•  Financial stress in fatherhood 
•  The emotional cost of money anxiety 
•  Scarcity vs abundance mindsets 
•  Retirement fears 
•  Building a healthy relationship with money 
•  Why more income doesn't always mean less stress 
•  The hidden currencies that matter most 

Because sometimes the biggest financial burden isn't the bill itself—it's the space it takes up in your mind.

CHAPTERS

00:00 – Welcome Back To Kiln
03:15 – Why DADHOOD Is About Evolving Out Loud
07:20 – The Money Conversation Starts
11:42 – Paying Off a House Changes Everything
16:30 – When Unexpected Bills Hit
21:10 – The Emotional Weight of Financial Stress
25:35 – Money as Energy: A Different Perspective
30:08 – Why Financial Anxiety Never Fully Goes Away
35:15 – The Cost of Worrying About Money
39:48 – Scarcity vs Abundance Mindsets
44:20 – Retirement, Wealth, and What Really Matters
49:10 – How Society Shapes Our Relationship With Money
54:45 – The Currency That Matters Most
59:18 – Financial Stress and Family Impact
1:03:42 – Building a Healthier Relationship With Money
1:08:55 – DADHOOD Community Updates & Events

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This week on DADHOOD, we’re officially leveling up.

Recorded inside Kiln Co-Working in Holiday, we talk about community, fatherhood, emotional regulation, road rage, parenting through fear, and the hidden pressure dads put on themselves to constantly prove something.

From dangerous intersections and dad overreactions to unpacking childhood conditioning, we dive into the ways our upbringing still shows up in our parenting, relationships, and self-worth. We also have a real conversation about masculinity, pushing too hard, and knowing when enough is enough.

We also talk about:

•  Why dads need real community 
•  The hidden pressure to “prove yourself” 
•  Parenting after emotional reactions 
•  Road rage, fear, and regulating emotions 
•  How childhood conditioning follows us into adulthood 
•  Why connection with other dads matters 
•  Learning when to push — and when to let go 

This episode is for dads trying to grow, stay present, and become the kind of man they want their kids to remember.

Chapters

00:00 – DADHOOD Levels Up at Kiln
02:10 – Why Environment Impacts Creativity & Focus
05:48 – Building a Real Dad Community
09:15 – The Power of Friendships in Fatherhood
12:42 – Letting Kids Have More Independence
16:18 – The Scary Crosswalk Moment With Jackson
21:05 – Dad Anger, Fear & Emotional Regulation
25:14 – Why Kids Watch How We React
28:45 – Road Rage, Parenting & Staying Calm
33:02 – Childhood Conditioning That Still Shows Up
38:20 – Conflict, Arguments & Emotional Triggers
43:15 – The Rental Car Story & Learning to Respond Differently
48:52 – “Me vs Me” In The Gym
53:20 – Are We Still Trying To Prove Something?
57:14 – Knowing When To Push & When To Let Go
1:01:45 – Building Real Friendships & Dad Support
1:05:20 – Final Thoughts + Dadhood Events

Key Takeaways

1. Dads need community more than they realize

Fatherhood gets lighter when you have people who understand what you’re carrying.

2. Anger is often fear in disguise

Many parenting reactions come from fear, stress, or protection — not the moment itself.

3. Kids learn emotional regulation from watching us

How dads respond to frustration teaches kids how to handle life.

4. Just because you’re right doesn’t mean you’re safe

Teaching kids awareness matters more than assuming rules protect them.

5. We’re often still trying to prove something

Many adult behaviors trace back to childhood wounds, validation, or feeling unseen.

6. Presence matters more than performance

Kids don’t need perfection — they need connection.

7. Emotional awareness changes everything

Recognizing where reactions come from gives dads the power to respond differently.

8. Healthy masculinity includes vulnerability

Talking honestly about mistakes, fears, and emotions makes better fathers.

9. Not every challenge needs to be conquered

Sometimes strength is knowing when to stop pushing yourself.

10. Friendship is part of fatherhood

Having even one or two trusted dad friends can completely change the experience of parenting.

11. Kids are always watching

The way we drive, react, argue, and repair becomes their blueprint for adulthood.

12. Growth starts with honesty

Real fatherhood growth happens when dads stop pretending and start unpacking the deeper stuff.

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This week on DADHOOD, we get real about the traits we inherit from our parents — the ones that helped us survive as kids but might be holding us back as dads, husbands, and men today.

We talk about breaking generational patterns, why we sometimes raise our voices, hustle for validation, struggle with presence, and unknowingly carry childhood survival tools into adulthood. From therapy breakthroughs to parenting awareness, this conversation dives deep into what it actually looks like to evolve as a father and stop passing down the things we’re still healing from ourselves.

If you've ever caught yourself reacting in a way that felt familiar… or wondered why certain parenting moments hit harder than they should — this episode is for you.

We also talk about:

•  Why yelling doesn’t create connection 
•  The pressure dads unknowingly put on themselves 
•  Childhood coping mechanisms that follow us into adulthood 
•  Seeking validation from parents, partners, and success 
•  Why your kids need your presence more than perfection

Because being a better dad sometimes starts with understanding the little boy you used to be.

Chapters

00:00 – DADHOOD Father’s Day Event Announcement
03:12 – The Traits We Inherit From Our Parents
06:08 – Why Dads Raise Their Voice (Without Realizing It)
10:42 – Childhood Survival Tools That Don’t Serve You Anymore
15:18 – Why We Chase Validation as Adults
19:46 – “You’re Dragging the Raft Through the Woods”
24:02 – The Hidden Pressure of Hustle Culture for Dads
29:15 – Are You Truly Present With Your Kids?
34:20 – The Connection We Were Missing Growing Up
39:08 – Parenting While Healing Your Own Childhood
44:15 – Why “That’s Just Who I Am” Is Dangerous
48:27 – Building a Better Version of Fatherhood
52:30 – Final Thoughts + Dadhood Father’s Day Meetup

Takeaways

1. Childhood survival tools don’t always work in adulthood

The habits that protected us as kids — shutting down, yelling, avoiding conflict, people pleasing — may now be hurting our relationships as fathers and partners.

2. Awareness is the first step to breaking generational patterns

You can’t change what you don’t recognize. Becoming aware of inherited behaviors is where growth starts.

3. Raising your voice often comes from stress — not the moment

Most parenting reactions aren’t about the immediate situation. They’re usually tied to deeper stress, pressure, or unresolved experiences.

4. Your kids want your presence more than perfection

Children remember how emotionally available you were far more than achievements, money, or productivity.

5. Many dads are unknowingly chasing validation

Whether through work, success, fitness, or parenting — a lot of men are still trying to earn approval they didn’t fully receive growing up.

6. “That’s just who I am” keeps people stuck

Growth requires honesty. Self-awareness matters more than defending unhealthy patterns.

7. Connection beats performance

Being a great dad isn’t about constantly doing more — it’s about creating meaningful moments of connection.

8. Healing yourself helps heal your family

The more inner work dads do, the less emotional baggage gets passed to their kids.

9. Honest conversations with other dads matter

Fatherhood feels lighter when dads have a space to talk openly without judgment.

10. We’re all evolving in real time

No dad has it fully figured out — but showing up, reflecting, and trying again matters most. 

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At some point, every dad realizes it:

You start noticing the things your parents did… the patterns, habits, and ways they showed up — and you have to decide what stays and what changes.

In this episode of DADHOOD, we get real about navigating relationships with our parents as adults, being treated like “the kid” even in your 30s and 40s, and learning how our own energy affects our children more than we realize.

We also share powerful moments of repair with our boys — the moments that remind us parenting isn’t about perfection… it’s about growth.

If you’ve ever caught yourself sounding like your parents, struggled with family dynamics, or wanted to become a better father than the example you had, this episode is for you.

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Chapters:

00:00 – A Brand New Dad Joins The Club
04:35 – When Parents Still Treat You Like A Kid
10:42 – Breaking Old Family Patterns
18:15 – The Hard Truth About Adult Children
24:30 – Should You Confront Your Parents?
31:50 – Parenting Triggers We Don’t Notice
39:10 – The iPad Lie & Dad Energy
48:40 – A Moment That Changed Everything
57:12 – Why Repair Matters More Than Perfection
01:01:30 – Becoming Better Dads

Takeaways

• Your kids absorb your energy more than your words.
• Becoming an adult means creating healthy autonomy from parents.
• Repair after hard moments matters more than pretending they didn’t happen.
• Kids often internalize our frustration as disappointment in them.
• Breaking generational patterns starts with awareness.
• Your child’s perception becomes their reality.
• Accountability is one of the strongest things a dad can model.
• Being a better parent starts with self-reflection.

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In this episode of the DADHOOD Podcast, we dive into the challenge every parent faces — getting kids to stick with something when it gets hard. From starting guitar lessons to daily practice battles, we talk about motivation, discipline, and why sometimes parents need to give their kids that extra push. We also reflect on our own childhood experiences, the things we wish our parents had encouraged us to continue, and how those lessons shape the way we parent today. If you’re raising kids, teaching perseverance, or navigating hobbies and commitments, this episode will hit home.

Chapters

00:00 – Introducing Guitar Lessons
02:10 – Why Kids Resist Practice
05:18 – Learning Through Parenting
08:02 – Regrets From Our Own Childhood
11:40 – The Importance of Consistency
14:27 – Pushing Kids Without Breaking Their Spirit
18:05 – Encouraging Passion & Growth
21:33 – Final Thoughts on Parenting and Perseverance

Key Takeaways

• Kids often want to quit when things become difficult — consistency matters.
• Parents play a huge role in encouraging perseverance and discipline.
• Looking back, many adults wish they had stuck with hobbies or skills longer.
• Practice and repetition are essential for growth, especially with music.
• Gentle accountability from parents can help kids build confidence and resilience.
• Supporting a child’s interests early can create lifelong passions.
• Parenting is about balancing encouragement with patience.
• Growth happens when kids learn to push through challenges.

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Becoming a dad changes everything — and in this episode, Zach Berthold opens up about the emotions, excitement, fears, and unforgettable moments leading up to fatherhood. From hilarious stories and honest reflections to the reality of preparing for a baby, this conversation dives deep into what it really means to step into “DADHOOD.”

Whether you’re already a parent, expecting your first child, or just here for the laughs and real-life conversation, this episode delivers authenticity, humor, and heart.

Topics include:

• Preparing mentally for fatherhood
• The emotions of becoming a parent
• Relationships and life changes
• Funny moments and unexpected realities
• Advice, fears, and excitement before the baby arrives

🎧 Listen now and join the conversation about family, growth, and the wild ride into dad life.

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This week on DADHOOD, Thomas McMinn and Frankie Corrigan swap stories about some of their wildest adventures—and how those moments shaped the way they think about raising their kids.

From unpredictable experiences to straight-up chaotic situations, the conversation dives into the kind of life moments that stick with you. More importantly, Thomas and Frankie reflect on why they hope their kids grow up willing to take chances, explore the unknown, and fully embrace everything life has to offer.

In this episode:

•  🌍 Crazy personal adventures and what they taught us 
•  🤯 The unpredictable side of life (and parenting) 
•  👶 Why letting kids explore matters 
•  💡 Raising kids to be brave, curious, and open to opportunity 

At the end of the day, this episode is about more than just stories—it’s about perspective, growth, and encouraging the next generation to live boldly.

If you're a dad (or about to be one), this one will hit home.

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In this episode, we sit down to talk about something that matters more than most men are willing to admit—mental health, connection, and the power of simply saying “I love you, bro.”

We dive into the story behind the I Love You, Bro Project, founded by Joe Tuia'ana right here in Utah. What started as a life-or-death moment—when Joe helped save a man in crisis by repeating those four simple words—has grown into a movement providing free support groups, therapy, and a judgment-free space for men who are struggling.

Hosts Thomas McMinn and Frankie Corrigan break down Joe’s story, why his work is so important, and the reality of what men are facing today when it comes to mental health and suicide.

This isn’t just a conversation—it’s a reminder that showing up, speaking up, and reaching out can literally save lives.

If you’ve ever struggled, or know someone who has, this episode is for you.

Timestamps

00:00 – Intro & why this conversation matters 

 03:00 – Who is Joe Tuia’ana? 

 08:30 – The moment that started “I Love You, Bro” 

 15:45 – The mission behind the project 

 22:00 – Why men struggle to open up 

 30:10 – The impact of support groups & safe spaces 

 38:20 – Why this work is needed now more than ever 

 45:00 – Final thoughts: Say it more often

If this episode hits home, don’t keep it to yourself—share it with someone who might need it.

And if you’re struggling, know this: you’re not alone. Reach out, talk to someone, and don’t be afraid to say it—

“I love you, bro.”

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