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We share why stepping back was necessary after juggling school, a full-time job, an apprenticeship, and a newborn, and how the reset brought clarity and presence. We offer a simple checklist to protect your peace, rebuild energy, and return to purpose with intention.

• why the reset mattered amid work, school, and fatherhood
• signs of burnout and survival mode
• reframing pause as preparation not quitting
• how presence with family fuels progress
• showing up in small, steady ways
• creative rest and returning with purpose
• the reset checklist for grace, peace, and connection
• balancing ambition with a healthy pace
• focusing this season on balance, presence, purpose

Take care of yourself, take care of your people, and always keep shifting

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The podcast formerly known as Dad Shift is evolving into Underrated by Design, expanding beyond fatherhood advice to share underappreciated life hacks with a broader audience. Host Lo explains this transition as a way to discuss those "golden key" tips and mindset shifts that help reduce stress and achieve goals more efficiently.

• Originally focused on providing wisdom and guidance for new and expectant fathers
• Expanding to include listeners beyond dads and covering more diverse topics
• Will focus on "low-key life hacks" that aren't widely discussed but offer significant benefits
• Emphasis on intentional living and practical wisdom gained through experience
• Designed to share underrated tips that function like "golden keys" for various life challenges
• New episodes coming soon with this refreshed vision and purpose

Stay tuned as we get the ball rolling with new content under our Underrated by Design identity.

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In this episode of The Dad Shift, we dive into the emotional rollercoaster of raising toddlers and what it really means to build emotional resilience—in them and in ourselves. From toddler tantrums to teachable moments, we explore how to guide our little ones through big feelings while learning to regulate our own. We talk about tools to help toddlers name their emotions, how to model healthy emotional responses, and why resilience starts at home. Whether you’re navigating meltdowns or moments of connection, this episode is about showing up with patience, empathy, and a willingness to grow alongside your child.

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Becoming a dad changes everything – but no one prepares you for how it changes YOU. That profound identity shift in early fatherhood often hits hardest during the first year or two, when you're caught between who you were and who you need to become.

As Lawrence Brown shares in this raw, honest conversation, the transition from spontaneous freedom to structured responsibility creates a genuine grief process many men experience but few discuss. That creative outlet, those late nights with friends, the ability to make impulsive decisions – they don't disappear overnight, but their absence leaves a void that can trigger frustration, stress, and sometimes a full-blown identity crisis.

"You're closing a whole book, your old self," Lawrence explains. "Right now you're starting a new book. We're building a family and a foundation. This is page one, chapter one." This perspective shift is crucial – seeing fatherhood not as the end of who you were, but as the beginning of something potentially more meaningful and impactful.

The episode explores practical approaches to navigating this transition: finding community with other dads who understand, consciously grieving aspects of your former life, integrating elements of your previous identity into your new role, and recognizing the evolutionary nature of personal growth. Lawrence offers a powerful reframe: "Like a caterpillar transforming into a butterfly, the process may feel restrictive and uncomfortable, but what emerges is something with greater capabilities and a broader perspective."

For new fathers struggling with who they are beyond "dad," this conversation offers both validation and hope. Your identity shift isn't a failure – it's a natural, necessary evolution toward becoming the man your family needs while still honoring the core of who you've always been. Subscribe, share with a fellow dad, and join the conversation about the real, unfiltered journey of modern fatherhood.

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In this kickoff episode of The Dad Shift Podcast, Lawrence opens up about one of the hardest lessons of fatherhood—learning to manage emotional reactions in the heat of the moment. From personal triggers, it’s all about recognizing those emotions, taking a breath, and showing up with intention. Lawrence also talks about the importance of community—why every new dad needs a support system and how The Dad Shift is here to be part of that.