What struck me most about this episode was the fact that choices parents make in pregnancy and early childhood can deeply affect their child for LIFE! So while I knew this period of my child’s life was important, I was surprised at how much I can (and therefore must) influence their lifelong trajectory with a few smart choices at the very start. 

In this conversation, I sit down with Dave Asprey, the father of biohacking and creator of Bulletproof Coffee, to talk about optimizing pregnancy, early childhood, and the dad’s role in creating an environment where kids can thrive. Dave does not hold back. He shares things like why folinic acid matters more than folic acid, how EMFs and cell phones can impact fertility, why the birth experience leaves a lifelong imprint, and what dads can actually do to protect intimacy after kids.

This one is part science, part sacred, and all practical. We dig into nutrition, sleep, postpartum recovery, and even the energetic role dads play in holding space for their partners. Some of it might challenge you. All of it will equip you to show up with more presence, clarity, and purpose.

👇 In this episode, we explore:

• What choices can parents make now that will affect a child for life? 

• What biohacking principles actually support fertility and pregnancy?

• How do EMFs and environment shape your baby’s development?

• What nutrition and supplements matter most for expecting moms?

• How can dads protect intimacy and connection after birth?

• Why does the birth experience leave a lasting imprint on a child’s nervous system?

Dave Asprey is an entrepreneur, author, and one of the fathers of biohacking. You might know him as the creator of Bulletproof Coffee and the Bulletproof Diet, or from his podcast The Human Upgrade. He has written four New York Times bestselling books and has shaped the way millions of people think about performance, longevity, and health. Beyond his work in wellness and innovation, Dave is also a dad who has applied biohacking principles to fertility, pregnancy, and parenting.

Learn more about Dave:

• Website: https://daveasprey.com 

• Podcast: The Human Upgrade https://daveasprey.com/podcasts/ 

• Instagram: @dave.asprey

Resources Mentioned in This Episode

• Books

• The Better Baby Book: How to Have a Healthier, Smarter, Happier Baby https://amzn.to/3UKex4O 

• Heavily Meditated: The Fast Path to Remove Your Triggers, Dissolve Stress, and Activate Inner Peace https://amzn.to/4n75zLc 

• The Bulletproof Diet: Lose Up to a Pound a Day, Reclaim Energy and Focus, Upgrade Your Life https://amzn.to/4mLYUpC 

Birth Fit – postpartum recovery and strength program for moms https://birthfit.com/ 

WeDeepen – relationship coaching and workshops for couples https://wedeepen.com/ 

Being dadicated isn’t about having all the answers.

It’s about showing up.

It’s about committing to the kind of dad—and man—you want to be, even when it’s hard. Especially when it’s hard.

Joe Carr is a dad to Della, husband to Serenity, co-founder of Serenity Kids baby food, and the voice behind Dadicated Joe.

Follow Joe Carr on social media 

Instagram: @dadicatedjoe 

TikTok: @dadicatedjoe 

YouTube @dadicatedjoe

Resentful women. Resentful wives. Resentful moms. This has become normal. Men hate it, feeling like they can never do enough and are always being criticized. Women hate it, feeling like they are constantly abandoned and left to do everything on their own. It seems impossible, but there is a solution! 

I’ve dealt with my wife’s resentment for years, and am happy to say I have reduced it by at least 90%! In this episode, I dig into how resentment shows up in parenting partnerships and why it’s not just a personal issue, it’s a systemic issue. Women often carry more household labor, even when both parents work, and it leads to exhaustion, anger, and distance. I explore how the Fair Play model can help rebalance responsibilities, create more fairness, and dramatically reduce resentment. I also share why date nights, real communication, babysitters and learning to say no are not luxuries but necessities if you want to build a healthy, lasting partnership.

👇 In this episode, we explore:

• How do you recognize resentment building in your relationship?

• What is the Fair Play system and how does it help?

• Why do women still do more household labor than men?

• How can date nights and attention restore connection?

• Why are babysitters so important?

• What role do boundaries play in preventing resentment?

Resources mentioned

The Fair Play Deck: A Couple's Conversation Deck:  https://amzn.to/44iV3Zv 

👉 If this episode resonates, watch these next:

• Fair Play: Why Moms Still Carry the Mental Load (and How Dads Can Change That)

• How to Keep the Spark Alive After Baby | What I Wish I Knew Sooner

Being dadicated isn’t about having all the answers.

It’s about showing up.

It’s about committing to the kind of dad—and man—you want to be, even when it’s hard. Especially when it’s hard.

Joe Carr is a dad to Della, husband to Serenity, co-founder of Serenity Kids baby food, and the voice behind Dadicated Joe.

Follow Joe Carr on social media 

Instagram: @dadicatedjoe 

TikTok: @dadicatedjoe 

YouTube @dadicatedjoe

Most of us think we’re failing as dads when we lose our temper or feel disconnected. But what if the real work starts way before that, inside the relationship, inside the tension, inside ourselves?

In this episode, I sit down with relationship coach Scott Wild to unpack what it takes to co-parent without drifting apart. Scott and his wife Mel, have two kids under two. They’re in the thick of it. And yet they’ve built practices that help them stay emotionally connected, even when they’re exhausted, touched out, and stretched thin.

We talk about the difference between reacting and responding, how to receive feedback without shutting down, and why your nervous system might be the most underrated parenting tool you have. Scott also shares how he repaired his fear of fatherhood, how he teaches his toddler through movement (not words), and what emotional safety in the home actually looks like.

If you’ve ever felt resentful, overwhelmed, or just out of sync with your partner since becoming a parent, this one is for you.

👇 In this episode, we explore:

• How do you co-parent without disconnecting from your partner?

• What does emotional intelligence look like for dads day to day?

• How can feedback strengthen rather than break down your relationship?

• What nervous system tools help dads stay regulated under pressure?

• How do you model emotional safety for your kids—even during meltdowns?

👉 Get 15% off your first Serenity Kids order with code: DADICATED15 https://myserenitykids.com/

About Scott Wild

Scott Wild is a relationship coach who helps couples create durable, thriving partnerships rooted in emotional intelligence and connection. With a background spanning ten years as a computer programmer, four years as a manager, and a decade as a professional racquetball player and coach, Scott brings a rare mix of precision, presence, and play to his work. He’s trained in Authentic Relating, facilitates men’s work in Austin, Texas, and lives with his wife and two young children.

Learn more about Scott 

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottsolowild/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scottsolowild/ 

Our birth didn’t go as planned. We wanted a peaceful home birth. We ended up in the hospital In the middle of the night getting a C-section. And you know what? It was still a great birth—because we were prepared. I was prepared. 

I spent months learning everything I could about childbirth. I talked to midwives, studied birth plans, and mapped out every possible scenario. Not because I wanted control—but because I wanted to be a full part of the process and protect my wife’s wishes.

This is the episode I wish I had when I first found out I was going to be a dad. I walk you through the decisions she needs to make in advance, the risks and benefits of various interventions, the stress you can help prevent, and how to become the calm, steady, fierce partner she needs in the hardest moments.  

Listen to this one and do all the planning before she gets to 34 weeks pregnant because then the baby can come anytime! 

Whether you’re weeks away from delivery or just starting the journey, this episode will make you feel ready. No shame, no judgment—just real talk.

👇 In this episode, we explore:

• What should dads actually do during childbirth?

• How do you write a birth plan that hospitals follow?

• Pros and cons of various birthing situations and how to choose 

• What are the risks of interventions like Pitocin and epidurals?

• What’s the best way to support your partner in a C-section?

• What goes in the hospital bag (and what most men forget)?

📝 Our Birth Plan (you can use as a templet) https://myserenitykids.com/blogs/news/our-birth-plan?rfsn=3504092.df4194 

🍼 Our Natural Baby Registry All our favorite non-toxic, natural baby products https://myserenitykids.com/blogs/news/our-natural-products-baby-registry?_pos=1&_psq=registry&_ss=e&_v=1.0 

🩲 Postpartum Underwear Recommendation Kindred Bravely High-Waist C-Section/Postpartum Underwear https://amzn.to/4opt979 

📺 Informed Pregnancy Plus Streaming platform for birth prep, postpartum planning, and dad-specific resources https://www.informedpregnancy.tv/ DISCOUNT CODE 

⚖️ Fair Play The system we used to divide household labor and avoid https://amzn.to/40TCqu9 

If you’re stepping into fatherhood and want to be as prepared as possible, check out these episodes next:

🎙️ Pregnant Father Energy | A Step-by-Step Guide to Showing Up During Pregnancy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6oxTJbCWw-k&list=PLV-0dTh77R_nI1i3WZ7kYeagM51WeC2-h&index=4 🎙️ Fair Play and the Mental Load: How Dads Can Show Up at Home https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AJ2KExQ-Y8Y&t=23s 

Jason Bronstad thought he was doing everything right—executive title, steady paycheck, hustle mode always on. But when his four-year-old son told him his “dad voice” was what hurt him the most, it shattered the illusion. What followed was a total redefinition of fatherhood—from suppressing emotions and prioritizing work, to sitting on the stairs and asking his kids what they really feel.

In this brutally honest conversation, Jason opens up about missing nearly an entire month of his wife’s pregnancy, taking zero paternity leave, and using food and alcohol to numb the emotional weight of family disconnection. But he also shares the tools that helped him rebuild—joining a men’s group, discovering somatic breathwork, shifting his parenting style, and learning how to show up emotionally, not just financially.

He talks about how his marriage survived the early years of imbalance, how his kids now “read back” family rules, and how financial education and clean nutrition play a role in their household today. From Jiu-Jitsu to Acorn apps to crying in movies, Jason shows us what parenting transformation looks like—messy, real, and deeply rewarding.

In this episode, we discuss:

• What does “Dad Voice” really mean—and how do you unlearn it?

• How do to parent our children and our inner child at the same time?

• What happens when we miss the birth or postpartum season?

• How do we teach kids about money in a healthy, respectful way?

• What role does somatic breathwork play in fatherhood healing?

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Jason Bronstad is the CEO of MALK Organics, a premium plant-based milk brand. MALK Organics promotes clean eating by creating products with six or fewer certified organic ingredients. Jason has a lot of experience working with top brands in the consumer packaged goods (CPG) space. He is an expert in specialty brand management, product development, product launches, and brand activation campaigns.

👉 Get 15% off your first Serenity Kids order with code: DADICATED15 https://myserenitykids.com/

Learn more about Malk Nut Milks https://malkorganics.com/ 

Follow Malk on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/MALKORGANICS/ 

Learn more about Front Row Dads: https://frontrowdads.com/ 

ARCON https://www.acorns.com/ 

Sleep is one of the MOST challenging aspects of having a new born. And yet it is so important for babies development, and for parents’ physical and mental health! 

I used to think constant exhaustion was just part of new fatherhood, but the truth is, poor sleep breaks everything: our health, our patience, our connection, even our sanity. In this solo episode, I share the sleep strategies that helped my wife recover, my daughter thrive, and made me a better dad. From blackout curtains and nose breathing to alternating night shifts with my wife, we go deep on the stuff no one teaches you.

This isn’t just about baby sleep. It’s about reclaiming your own. We talk nutrition, circadian rhythms, custom lullabies, and how to keep resentment from piling up at 3 am. If you’re tired, burnt out, or quietly losing it… this one’s for you!

👇 In this episode, we explore:

• How do I get my baby to sleep through the night?

• What is the 5 S's technique and why does it work?

• How can I stop waking up angry at my partner?

• What’s the best sleep routine for new dads?

• How do light, food, and breathing affect our and baby’s sleep?

Best food for sleep! Serenity Kids pouches! 👉 Get 15% off your first Serenity Kids order with code: DADICATED15 https://myserenitykids.com/ 

Product/resources mentioned 

• Love to Dream Swaddle UP:  https://amzn.to/453eSnZ 

• Chilipad https://amzn.to/46ZjrlD  

• Eight Sleep: eightsleep.com

• Chin Strap https://amzn.to/3H63wYd 

• Philips Hue Bulbs https://amzn.to/456xaoo 

• Blockbluelight Color changing bulbs: https://www.blockbluelight.com/collections/sleep-enhancing-lighting/products/full-spectrum-light-bulb 

Books 

• Dr. Harvey Karp’s Happiest Baby on the Block https://amzn.to/4f6mIl9 

• On Becoming Baby Wise https://amzn.to/41aH0nM 

Breath by James Nestor https://amzn.to/3IXxL42 

Tucker Max doesn’t sugarcoat his past—or what it took to become the kind of father his kids actually deserve. Once known for chronicling his party lifestyle, he now raises four kids on a homestead ranch, runs a screen-free household, and is building a multi-generational family legacy grounded in healing and connection.

We talk about what happens when we decide to stop the cycle of dysfunction and embrace raising kids as the ultimate mirror for our unhealed pain. Tucker opens up about psychedelic therapy, choosing home birth over hospital trauma, homeschooling instead of traditional schools, and why building a clan matters more than chasing status. This episode is a masterclass in fatherhood that actually means something.

He doesn’t hold back, so if you're easily offended, maybe skip this one. 

In this episode, we discuss:

• How do you know you’re ready to become a parent?

• What’s the real role of a father during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum?

• Why does healing childhood trauma matter for modern dads?

• What are the downsides of early screen exposure and mainstream education?

• Can psychedelic therapy help parents become more present?

👉 Get 15% off your first Serenity Kids order with code: DADICATED15 https://myserenitykids.com/

Tucker Max, a husband and father of four, has written four New York Times Best Selling books (three that hit #1), which have sold over 4.5 million copies worldwide, including titles like “I Hope They Serve Beer in Hell”. He’s credited with being the originator of the literary genre, “fratire,” and is only the fourth writer (along with Malcolm Gladwell, Brene Brown and Michael Lewis) to have three books on the New York Times Nonfiction Best Seller List at one time. Tucker currently coaches people writing their memoirs with his new company, Tell Your Story. 

• Website: https://www.tuckermax.com/ 

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realtuckermax/ 

Daylight Computers: https://daylightcomputer.com/ 

Books: 

• I Hope They Serve Beer In Hell: https://amzn.to/4nm8j86 

• Assholes Finish First: https://amzn.to/40gKZz1 

Being dadicated isn’t about having all the answers.

It’s about showing up.

It’s about committing to the kind of dad—and man—you want to be, even when it’s hard. Especially when it’s hard.

Joe Carr is a dad to Della, husband to Serenity, co-founder of Serenity Kids baby food, and the voice behind Dadicated Joe.

Follow Joe Carr on social media 

Instagram: @dadicatedjoe 

TikTok: @dadicatedjoe 

YouTube @dadicatedjoe

For me, fatherhood began the day my wife knew she was pregnant. But what could I do? What was my role? 

I decided I was going to do everything I could to join in the pregnancy, embracing the idea that she wasn’t the only one pregnant, WE were pregnant. Of course men cannot actually be pregnant and we will never understand what women go through. But I set forth to handle the planning, prepping, feeding, listening, and learning—in every way and every moment possible. In this solo episode, I break down what I think it means to be a “pregnant father” and why emotional support, logistics, and snack delivery can be so critical.

I dive into what I wish someone had told me before pregnancy: how to not take mood swings personally, how to build your village of dads before the baby arrives, and why feeding your partner is straight up the most important job you'll ever have. I also share my go-to postpartum plan, what birth classes are actually worth it, and why hiring a doula—even if you think you can do it all—is a must.

This one’s for the men who want to be all in.

• What I mean by “pregnant father” since men can not ever fully understand what it means to cary a baby?

• What’s the best way for dads to emotionally support their pregnant partners?

• How should dads prepare for postpartum before the baby arrives?

• What does a “pregnant father” actually do?

• Should every couple hire a doula, even for hospital births?

Resources That Got Me Through Our Pregnancy 

IQ BAR: https://www.eatiqbar.com/DADICATED15

Book - The First Forty Days: https://amzn.to/4ev3LIt 

The Afterbirth Plan: https://www.informedpregnancy.tv/

Being dadicated isn’t about having all the answers.

It’s about showing up.

It’s about committing to the kind of dad—and man—you want to be, even when it’s hard. Especially when it’s hard.

Joe Carr is a dad to Della, husband to Serenity, co-founder of Serenity Kids baby food, and the voice behind Dadicated Joe.

Follow Joe Carr on social media 

Instagram: @dadicatedjoe 

TikTok: @dadicatedjoe 

YouTube @dadicatedjoe

I value equality and have always tried to do my part of the housework, especially after we had our baby. But I wasn’t trained to see how much work there is, and how much unseen work my wife did every day. I especially didn’t understand how much thinking she was doing to hold it all together. That invisible labor and mental load began wearing her down and building resentment between us. The Fair Play system of household management changed everything.

In this episode, I share how we implemented Fair Play at home—not just to divide chores, but to shift how we communicate, show up, and build trust as co-parents. From setting minimum standards of care to scheduling weekly check-ins, this system gave us more than just fairness. It gave us time back for ourselves, our daughter, and the creative stuff we used to love. If either partner in a marriage doesn’t feel the household work is 100% balanced, then you need Fair Play! 

In this episode, we discuss:

• What is the Fair Play system of household management, and why is it a game-changer for modern dads?

• How do you divide household labor without resentment?

• Why do women carry the “mental load” and how men can relieve it

• What is the CPE model and how does it stop nagging fights before they start?

• How can couples use “business meetings” to stop blowing up over chores?

• Why minimum standards of care can prevent 90% of conflict at home

• How to create space for self-care and personal growth through better balance

The Fair Play Deck: A Couple's Conversation Deck:  https://amzn.to/44iV3Zv 

The Fair Play Book: https://amzn.to/4ltfKsm 

Being dadicated isn’t about having all the answers.

It’s about showing up.

It’s about committing to the kind of dad—and man—you want to be, even when it’s hard. Especially when it’s hard.

Joe Carr is a dad to Della, husband to Serenity, co-founder of Serenity Kids baby food, and the voice behind Dadicated Joe.

Follow Joe Carr on social media 

Instagram: @dadicatedjoe 

TikTok: @dadicatedjoe 

YouTube @dadicatedjoe

Joseph Anew is the kind of dad who cold plunges with his kids, does breathwork in a hyperbaric chamber, and ran a Spartan race 36 hours before this interview. But what really stuck with me was how much of his fatherhood was shaped by trauma, surrender, and choosing to do things differently—from barefoot healing in the Caribbean to escaping a hospital during COVID after a traumatic birth.

In this episode, we talk about what it means to parent with intention. Joseph shares the wild journey he and his wife went on—from raw vegan pregnancy to organ supplements and detox protocols—and how they used biohacking not as a shortcut, but as a way to align with what our DNA actually needs. We go deep on postpartum recovery, RIE parenting, repairing our own father wounds, and why running is the single best thing he does for his health.

In this episode, we discuss:

• What are the best biohacks for new dads with limited time?

• How can fathers support postpartum healing for their partner?

• What is RIE (Resources for Infant Educators) parenting and how does it shape your child’s inner voice?

• How do near-death experiences and trauma influence fatherhood?

• What practices help fathers process identity shifts after becoming a parent?

Being dadicated isn’t about having all the answers.

It’s about showing up.

It’s about committing to the kind of dad—and man—you want to be, even when it’s hard. Especially when it’s hard.

Joe Carr is a dad to Della, husband to Serenity, co-founder of Serenity Kids baby food, and the voice behind Dadicated Joe.

Follow Joe Carr on social media 

Instagram: @dadicatedjoe 

TikTok: @dadicatedjoe 

YouTube @dadicatedjoe

JOSEPH ANEW

Joseph is a father of 2 kids ages 2 to 5  He’s one of the kings of biohacking, known internationally as a prominent speaker, fitness expert, lifestyle coach, and founder of RUNGA, an experiential lifestyle and education program that empowers individuals to achieve vibrant health and wellness. After a traumatic brain injury, Joseph dedicated his life to finding health again, stopping at nothing to regain his potential. Joseph believes that vibrant health is possible for everyone and he embodies that truth in his own story of overcoming significant adversity. You can learn more from Joseph through his own podcast, RUNGA Warrior.

Joseph’s Coaching website https://www.josephanew.com/  Runga website, https://www.runga.co/  RIE website https://rie.org/Boundless Parenting: https://amzn.to/3HVOm80