Are we raising our kids... or running experiments?

In this raw, unfiltered rant, I’m calling out the obsession with parenting labels—gentle, authoritative, free-range, helicopter - you name it.

We've boxed ourselves in trying to “pick the right style” instead of doing the real work: learning, adapting, and actually knowing our kids.

This episode isn’t about tearing down ideas. It’s about freeing yourself from the need to follow anyone else’s blueprint.

Because your kids aren’t lab rats.
They’re your legacy.

Do you often catch yourself wanting to “fix” your kid’s feelings with a quick life lesson?
Same here. But this episode is about something deeper.

I share a raw moment where I caught myself mid-lesson... and chose silence instead.
What came next? Presence. Empathy. And a powerful shift: being present as your child, not just with them.

This one’s for the Dads who want to lead with their heart, not just their head.

They told you to fake it ’til you make it—but what if the mask is killing you?

Let's peel back the mask.

In this episode, I confront the brutal cost of pretending everything’s fine when inside, you’re on the brink.

We dive into the pressure we feel to put on a brave face—for our kids, our partners, our careers—and how that “fake it” mentality steals our authenticity and leaves us exhausted.

I share raw, real-life moments when I was crumbling behind the smile: the nights I lay awake questioning every choice, the mornings I dragged myself out of bed to play “happy dad,” and the day I realized that masking my pain was doing more harm than good.

You’ll hear how embracing your honest struggle—and planting the smallest seeds of gratitude in the darkest soil—became the turning point in my life and why it can be in yours too.

By the end of this episode, you’ll understand:

• Why the “fake smile” trick backfires—and how it sabotages your relationships.

• The simple gratitude hack that saved me from the edge—and can light your path forward.

• A challenge to strip away the act and let your real, imperfect self lead the way.

  
  

If you’re tired of playing pretend, tired of the burnout behind the bravado, this episode is your invitation to drop the mask—and rediscover the power of genuine gratitude, true connection, and unapologetic vulnerability.

Tune in now, and let’s get real.

In Episode #101, I rip off the Band‑Aid and get real:

Fatherhood isn’t a badge you earn by showing up—it’s a journey of relentless self‑improvement.

You can preach healthy habits all you want, but if you’re not living them—skipping workouts, mindlessly scrolling, snoozing through your mornings—you’re teaching your children that mediocrity is acceptable.

I’ll lay out why your personal growth is the cornerstone of leadership, how modeling failure—and the grit to get back up—shapes your kids’ resilience, and why the tiniest shifts in your daily routines echo into their futures.

No fluff, no scripts—just raw, unedited truth to inspire you to show up better today than you did yesterday.

I started this journey in June 2023 with nothing but a mic and a promise to become a better dad.

Two years and one hundred episodes later, I’m looking squarely at the parts of myself I wish I could redo—the mornings I wasn’t present, the conversations I missed, the hurts I can’t undo.

This milestone isn’t about patting myself on the back; it’s my raw, unfiltered confession of where I failed and how I clawed my way back.

In Episode #100, I strip away the façade of “one-and-done” solutions and share the three pillars that kept me moving forward: personal growth, redefining fatherhood in today’s world, and the power of community.

No gimmicks. No overnight fixes. Just the little steps, the hard conversations, and the commitment to “Resolve to Evolve” that can change the trajectory of your family’s story.

If you’re tired of feeling like you’re always one mistake away from letting your kids or your spouse down, join me for this milestone episode.

I’m handing you every lesson I’ve learned, every scar I carry, and the unshakable belief that it’s never too late to show up differently.

It’s not just my story anymore—it could be yours.

In the hush of your child’s bedtime, there’s a magic only your voice can unlock.

In this deeply moving episode, I sit down with storytelling genius Gonzalo Paoli to uncover how a simple spark- your own words, can ignite a universe of wonder in your kids minds.

By the end of our conversation, you’ll feel confidence as you learn to weave everyday moments - your morning commute, a spilled bowl of cereal, even a trip to the grocery store into adventures that light up your children’s eyes.

This isn’t about perfect phrasing or fancy plots; it’s about reclaiming the quiet seconds before lights‑out and turning them into memories that last a lifetime.

Press play, and let your voice rise above the routine. Your story is waiting - one that will draw your kids closer, remind you why you became a dad in the first place, and transform those ten bedtime minutes into the most powerful part of your day.

Check out more of Gonzalo's awesome stuff:

X: https://x.com/gonzpaoli

Substack (Salvador stuff): https://gonzpaoli.substack.com/

Ever feel like every self-proclaimed “expert” has you on a leash?

I call BS on guru worship—exposing how free advice is really a power play that keeps you stuck.

You’ll discover why blindly chasing thought leaders is poisoning your potential, and exactly how to break free: define your own vision, curate a real board of mentors, and filter out the noise for good.

Press play and reclaim your growth—before the next hot take buries you.

Join me as I unwrap the silent sabotage in every dad’s mind: the pull between unwavering leadership and the flexibility life demands.

Discover why your headspace is your greatest asset, who gets to occupy it—and how to shut out the noise that’s holding you back.

Tune in to reclaim your focus, lead your family with unshakeable strength, and become the dad your kids need most.

The world’s on fire—politics, tech, media, all of it.

President Trump’s back in headlines.

Elon’s shaking up the system.

And while the world argues, you're missing the real lesson...

In this episode, I talk about the power of burning it all down.

The way leaders rebuild companies.

The way fathers can rebuild their lives.

What actually matters.
What actually works.

And how you can lead your family.

Cutting the fluff, asking the hard questions, and doubling down on what makes you a strong, present dad.

This one might ruffle feathers. It’s supposed to.
Let’s go there.

Warning: This one might sting a little. But it could be exactly what you need to hear.

Still blaming the world for your stress, your marriage, or your short fuse with your kids?

You’re not stuck. You’re just avoiding *******.

In this episode of The Evolved Dad, Jonathan throws the excuses out the window and gets brutally honest about what it actually takes to transform—from half-present father to full-blown leader of your home.

No gimmicks. No "one habit to change your life." Just uncomfortable truths, small shifts, and the mindset that separates fathers from dads.

If you’ve ever looked in the mirror and thought, “This isn’t the man I wanted to be,” this episode will hit home.