Every parent goes through a massive identity shift when they enter the world of parenthood, but while moms are surrounded by countless resources, many dads are left with virtually no support system. We’re changing that.

In this DILF Quick Hit, host Kevin Seldon breaks down the moment that changed everything for him as a new dad when he looked in the mirror at 3 a.m. and no longer recognized the man looking back at him. That moment launched a movement to combat the silent isolation so many men face.

Kevin also discusses the official launch of his nonprofit, Dads Supporting Dads (DSD) with one of the largest dad communities in the country, and his corresponding new dad's guide, The DILF (Dad I'd Like To... Friend) Handbook, which was recently selected as one of Babylist's "Best Parenting Books for Dads"

Whether you’re listening on Father’s Day or discovering this months down the road: welcome! You’ve just found one of the best resources available for modern dads.

Join the community: DadsSupportingDads.org

Get the Handbook: https://amzn.to/4a5RklA

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As we prep for the launch of Season 3, host Kevin Seldon provides an exciting update in this DILF Quick Hit on the launch of a new WhatsApp Dad Community called Dads Supporting Dads — including a growing list of localized dad groups across the United States, as well as a number of specialized groups from “New Dads," "Sober Dads," and “Dads of Kids with Disabilities" to “Stay-at-Home Dads.”

Join us today at DadsSupportingDads.org

Most importantly, as always, we just want you to know that in whatever you are dealing with on the parenting front, you are not alone.

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In this DILF Replay, Kevin welcomes Kevin Shafer, a dad of four with a PhD primarily focused on the study of fatherhood, who provides a much-needed wake-up call for both men and women on why it’s so crucial that we ALL work together to create a more welcoming environment for #fathers on the homefront...

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In this DILF Quick Hit Replay, Kevin once again digs a bit deeper into a moment from a previous episode to explore the obstacles to accessing more joy in our lives. 

Check out our Choose Joy playlist on Spotify!

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In this DILF Replay, Kevin once again welcomes his partner-in-crime, wife and co-parent to discuss everything from the struggles of maintaining intimacy with those who matter most to strategies for reconnecting with those who matter most (from your partner to your kid/s to yourself!)

/ To hear past episodes of DILF’s Co-Parenting Series:

• Ep3: ACKNOWLEDGMENT - https://pod.fo/e/2f5c5
• Ep7: CONNECTION - https://pod.fo/e/20a2a
• Ep15: BOUNDARIES - https://pod.fo/e/27fb1

*DILF is a proud founding partner of ALL PARENTS WELCOME: a nonprofit coalition of parents working to create more support and inclusivity within parenting culture > to learn more, visit https://AllParentsWelcome.org

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In our quest to build stronger support systems for dads – creating a safe space for fathers to explore feelings on everything from modern masculinity to parenthood – Kevin welcomes Dan Doty, the cofounder of Evryman, for a deep dive on becoming the Dad you've always wanted to be, the many benefits of letting down your guard, and the importance of building your support network as a father... while inviting more fulfillment into your daily life. 

And if you are one of the many fathers out there craving more resources and support as a parent, we’d love to hear from you by visiting ALLparentsWelcome.com

/ Check out Man 2.0: Healthline's Partnership with Evryman /

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In this DILF Replay, Kevin welcomes a man who epitomizes what this podcast is all about - accessible, vulnerable, yet knows how to have some fun, plus a dedicated partner and parent who makes an effort to always put his family first — truly a dad ANY parent would want to… friend. As the force behind viral sensation "Dude Dad," Taylor Calmus makes parents laugh, while showing us how to find the joy in everyday parenthood.

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One of life’s greatest conundrums is how to avoid losing our own sense of self on this journey we call parenthood?

As parents, each of us, at some point or another, has felt utterly lost. So, how the heck do we get back to a place of joy while keeping up with the laundry list of life's responsibilities? 

Maybe the easiest path back is Re-Prioritizing SELF (or possibly, for many, prioritizing yourself for the first time in your life). 

In this DILF Replay, DILF host Kevin Seldon shares his personal journey back to the center of his universe – a place EVERY parent deserves to tap into...

This episode launched DILF's 2nd Season, which delves even deeper with a genuine dialogue about the true realities parents face in today’s hectic world — with the goal of eliminating much of the stigma and shame surrounding common mental health issues like anxiety and depression that affect parents around the globe.

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Could fewer toys inspire more creativity in our children? 

In the DILF Replay, Kevin welcomes fellow dad and constant innovator, Elan Lee (co-creator of Exploding Kittens — one of the most successful kickstarter campaigns of all time) for a candid conversation on everything from the benefits of creating resource limitations for our children and the importance of charting our own path (both in life and parenthood)… to maintaining a sense of balance with all life throws at us while remaining an actively involved parent and partner. 

/ Episode Resource:

Elan's talk at EG 10 / Aqua Notes

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It’s no secret that the world treats men and women very differently… and the same goes for moms and dads; however, truly comprehending what it’s like for the opposite sex is no easy task.

In this DILF Replay, Kevin welcomes Nick North — a trans man with the rare experience of living life as both dad and mom.

After giving birth to four children, Nick decided that he was tired of living a lie and began his journey transitioning to Dad. His journey is not only fascinating, but also an eye-opening lesson in the realities of gender bias that most of us face on a daily basis. So much more than a trans story, this is Nick North's tale of bravery — an eye-opening interview that proves that the formula for being an amazing parent is simply living your truth while continuing to show up each and every day... with love. 

/ Episode Resources::

If you know someone who might be struggling with their gender identity - https://wethenorths.com/journal/signs-kid-struggling-with-gender-identity

/ DILF's Empowerment episode - https://pod.fo/e/f4e64

/ THE POWER by Naomi Alderman - https://amzn.to/3IV99Ve

*DILF is a proud founding partner of ALL PARENTS WELCOME: a nonprofit coalition of parents working to create more support and inclusivity within parenting culture > to learn more, visit https://AllParentsWelcome.org

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