Dadicated Joe

Being a girl dad is the greatest joy—and the greatest responsibility—of my life. From the moment Della realized she was her own little person, she's been a daddy's girl. She'll tell you herself: Mommy's the best at boo boos and boundaries, and Daddy brings the fun, the wrestling, and the big questions about life.

I knew that moms and dads sometimes parented differently, but I underestimated how specific my role as a dad would be. Stepping fully into my role as her dad, not just a "parent", frees both me and my wife to play to our strengths. And I discovered how I could raise a powerful daughter by being a powerful man. That means showing her that men can be strong and vulnerability, masculinity can be secure enough for painted toenails, love is rooted in respect, and her body belongs only to her.

👇 In this episode, we explore:

• What are the 4 lessons every girl dad should teach his daughter?

• How can dads model the kind of partner their daughters deserve?

• Why do beauty standards harm girls so early—and how do we challenge them?

• How do you teach kids about body autonomy from day one?

• What does it really mean to be a powerful man while raising a powerful woman?

👇 Related episodes to watch 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=14

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

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YouTube @dadicatedjoe

Divorce can tear families apart, or it can be the start of something new. For Josh Cearbaugh, father of five in a blended family, it was both.

In this episode, I sit down with Josh Cearbaugh, a father of five in a blended family with kids ages 7 through 16. Josh has walked through addiction, divorce, and the painful work of rebuilding trust. What I love about his story is how real it is. He doesn't sugarcoat the devastation kids feel when a marriage ends, or how long it takes to earn trust as a stepdad. He shares why patience, humility, and emotional honesty matter more than "my house, my rules."

We talk about the messy realities of co-parenting, the small battles like different household rules that can unravel families, and how he and his ex protected their kids by refusing to put them in the middle. Josh also opens up about modeling healthy masculinity, teaching his boys that vulnerability is strength, and showing his daughters they never have to settle for less than they deserve.

👇 In this episode, we explore:

• How divorce impacts kids and what helps them feel safe

• Why blended families require patience and flexibility

• The long road to trust as a stepdad

• Healthy masculinity and what it looks like at home

• How dads can model emotional intelligence for both sons and daughters

About Josh Cearbaugh

Josh Cearbaugh is a life coach and advocate for men's personal development based in San Marcos, TX. He's the founder of Cearbaugh Consulting, helping men break internal barriers to reach their full potential. Josh also hosts the Multifaceted Masculinity Podcast, where he dives into topics like healthy masculinity, emotional intelligence, vulnerability, and personal growth.

He's a husband and father of five (2 boys & 3 girls — ages 7, 10, 10, 13, and 16). His family life fuels his work in helping men show up more fully for themselves and their families.

• 🌐 Website: joshcearbaugh.com

• 🎙 Podcast: Multifaceted Masculinity

• 📸 Instagram: @joshcearbaugh

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 want to make toddler tantrums stop. I sure did.

But tantrums are actually essential, developmentally appropriate signs of healthy growth and development, and the way we respond can determine how safe our children feel experiencing their emotions for life. In this episode, I share the five-step process I use with my daughter Della when she melts down over everything from chocolate to not being able to touch the moon.

I also discuss why tantrums trigger us so much, like how I learned my feelings weren't ok when I was sent away from the dinner table as a child wherever I had big feelings. And how learning to be more ok with my own feelings has changed my relationships, not just with my kids, but also with my wife, friends, and colleagues. This isn't just about toddler discipline. It's about building emotional presence, setting boundaries without shame, and creating a foundation for lifelong resilience.

👇 In this episode, we explore:

• How do you handle toddler tantrums without giving in?

• What's the right way to validate your child's big feelings?

• How do you set firm boundaries while staying calm?

• Why do tantrums trigger parents so deeply?

• How can dads use tantrums as practice for their own emotional growth?

Resources mentioned

No Bad Kids: Toddler Discipline Without Shame: https://amzn.to/4gv9sY9

Big Little feelings: https://biglittlefeelings.com/?srsltid=AfmBOoplbvWnHz0ecR3h83gIQRnS7Zh-OE_YTstz0LDvXrdTdy6tkiG2

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

We may think a lot about what foods our kids should eat, but what about what we DON'T want them to eat? I'm not just talking about junk food, but junk that ends up in what would otherwise be healthy food.

In this episode, I sit down with my friend, fellow food entrepreneur, and health warrior Parker Brooks, father of two and founder of Lovebird cereal. Parker left his career at General Mills after his daughter was born, driven by a "Jerry Maguire moment" that changed everything. What followed was Lovebird: a clean, whole-food cereal brand that donates 20% of profits to fight childhood cancer.

But this conversation goes far beyond cereal. Parker breaks down what's actually in our kitchens—PFAS (forever chemicals), glyphosate, heavy metals, and microplastics, and why small, intentional swaps can make a huge difference. We talk about the first 1,000 days of a child's life, the myth of "safe" processed foods, and how to balance healthy parenting without letting fear run the show.

👇 In this episode, we explore:

• What toxins are really hiding in kids' cereal?

• How do PFAS, glyphosate, and microplastics affect children's health?

• What kitchen swaps make the biggest difference for families?

• Why do the first 1,000 days of life shape lifelong taste and health habits?

• How can new parents balance fear with grace while raising healthy kids?

👉 Get 15% off Lovebird cereal with code DADICATED15: https://lovebirdfoods.com/?ref=sujibyed

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

About Parker Brooks After the birth of his daughter, Parker Brooks left his career in Big Food to reimagine cereal with real ingredients from the earth and no fake stuff. Inspired by his kids, Yuki (6) and Robbie (4), Parker founded Lovebird cereal to give families a clean, whole-food breakfast free of toxins and inflammatory ingredients. His mission is to help families eat better, rise above health challenges, and start each day with nourishment and intention. He features tons of amazing resources on his social media on how to reduce the toxins in our everyday life.

🌐 Website: https://lovebirdfoods.com/ 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eatlovebird/

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

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?

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/

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ARCON https://www.acorns.com/