The Tired Dad & Tired Mom Podcast

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Jon Gustin, The Tired Dad, and his wife Jessica, The Tired Mom, get real, honest, and authentic about their 13-year journey in marriage and parenting. Jon has over 2 million followers on social media ... more

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Number 1: Parenting, Stress, Slowing Down and Finding Joy
Get the BOOK In this episode, we share our honest experiences of parenting through a challenging summer, the stress, expectations, slowing down, and finding joy in simple moments. We discuss how societal pressures and personal struggles impact our mental health and relationships, emphasizing the importance of grace and perspective. 0:00 — Intro 0:18 — A hard summer 1:45 — No breaks, no help 3:42 — Comparing our summer 5:31 — Teaching patience 6:05 — The pressure of comparison 8:19 — Too much stimulation 10:08 — Boredom was a luxury 11:27 — Are we doing enough? 13:27 — Give yourself grace 14:27 — Present vs. realistic 17:01 — Slow down, don’t speed up 18:10 — What would we miss? 20:12 — Random togetherness 21:33 — Creating a home you don’t need to vacation from 23:59 — Small moments matter 26:21 — Entering a new phase of life 27:51 — Sobriety and daily work 28:03 — Looking beyond yourself 29:09 — The pressure of being the provider 31:31 — Perspective and mental battles 34:23 — You’re not alone 36:24 — Calling it what it is 39:02 — Struggle builds strength 41:38 — Closing and subscribe reminder Follow The Tired Dad Follow The Tired Mom Follow on YouTube Follow on Substack Follow on Facebook Follow on TikTok Send your questions, comments, and stories to [email protected] Send collaboration inquires to [email protected]
July 28, 202644min
Number 2: The Roommate Phase
Get the BOOK Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the episode and personal background 00:48 The roommate phase and its effects on marriage 02:18 The importance of stopping competition in relationships 03:28 The dangers of rehearsed arguments and ego defense 04:28 Influence of outside opinions and family on marriage 05:42 Effective communication and understanding each other's perspectives 07:28 Emotional intelligence and gender differences 09:22 Killing the ego to connect emotionally 10:14 Jessica's independence and power struggle in early marriage 12:22 Embracing authenticity and emotional vulnerability 14:12 Redefining strength through emotional intelligence 15:18 The impact of ego on intimacy and sex life 17:11 Reciprocity and unconditional love in marriage 20:32 Addressing purity culture and past relationship influences 22:26 Recommended reading: Ego as the Enemy by Ryan Holiday 23:24 Closing remarks and gratitude Follow The Tired Dad Follow The Tired Mom Follow on YouTube Follow on Substack Follow on Facebook Follow on TikTok Send your questions, comments, and stories to [email protected] Send collaboration inquires to [email protected]
July 24, 202624min
Number 3: Postpartum Resentment and Breaking the Divorce Cycle
Order The Tired Dad Book In this episode, we explore the challenges of postpartum resentment, effective communication in marriage, and breaking generational cycles of divorce. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and episode overview 00:19 Postpartum resentment and its effects 01:22 The importance of acknowledging feelings 02:30 Effective communication and empathy 04:24 Building better connection after postpartum 06:35 Handling the roommate phase in marriage 09:27 The importance of apologies and humility 12:17 Understanding triggers and past trauma 16:38 Breaking destructive family cycles 20:24 Resentment and conflict resolution 24:37 Healing and moving forward in marriage 37:24 The impact of divorce on family dynamics 43:00 Creating a healthy environment for children 52:18 Self-compassion and personal growth Follow The Tired Dad Follow The Tired Mom Follow on YouTube Follow on Substack Follow on Facebook Follow on TikTok Send your questions, comments, and stories to [email protected] Send collaboration inquires to [email protected]
July 15, 202658min
Number 4: Time is Love, Materialism, Breast Cancer Awareness, and Reading
Order My New Book, The Tired Dad In this episode of The Tired Dad & Tired Mom Podcast, we reflected on what life has looked like after the release of my book and the emotions that come with putting something so personal into the world. We talked about parenting, public speaking, and how becoming parents changes the way we see time, grief, success, and even ourselves. We had a deep conversation about the fleeting nature of childhood, the sacrifices that come with raising a family, and why connection and presence matter more than material things. We also talked honestly about relationships, expectations, balancing ambition with family life, and trying to find genuine human connection in a world that can often feel transactional. Later in the episode, we shifted into a conversation about health, breast cancer awareness, misinformation online, lifestyle choices, supplements, and the importance of critical thinking when it comes to medical advice. We wrapped up by discussing reading, lifelong learning, emotional intelligence, and the values we hope to pass down to our children. As always, thank you for listening and continuing to grow with us. Keep showing up. Chapters 00:00 Book Release Reflections 03:14 Parenting and Public Speaking 06:04 The Passage of Time in Parenting 08:57 Embracing Grief in Parenting 11:45 The Sacrifices of Parenthood 14:40 Connection Over Materialism 17:59 The Importance of Presence 20:44 Navigating Relationships and Expectations 23:42 Success vs. Family Time 26:26 Genuine Connections in a Transactional World 29:39 Finding Meaning in Everyday Moments 32:40 The Illusion of Material Happiness 35:31 Teaching Values to the Next Generation 44:02 Navigating Breast Cancer Awareness 47:32 Misinformation in Medical Advice 51:24 Lifestyle Choices and Cancer Risk 56:05 The Evolution of Health Supplements 01:01:01 The Importance of Reading and Learning 01:14:06 Emotional Intelligence in Parenting Follow on The Tired Dad Podcast on Instagram Follow The Tired Dad Follow The Tired Mom Follow on YouTube Follow on Substack Follow on Facebook Follow on TikTok Send your questions, comments, and stories to [email protected] Send collaboration inquires to [email protected]
May 14, 20261h 16min
Number 5: Intimacy in Marriage
In this episode, we open up about the ups and downs of the intimacy in our marriage and what made it better. Sharing how communication and personal choices have strengthened our bond. We also discuss the importance of instilling confidence in our daughter and the lessons we've learned about ego and showing up for our loved ones. Order The Tired Dad Book Chapters Introduction and Reflections 0:00 Co-Sleeping and Parenting Choices 1:41 Intimacy and Communication 6:29 Cannabis and Personal Choices 14:03 Parenting and Building Confidence 35:44 Ego and Personal Growth 47:04 Closing Thoughts and Encouragement 51:16
April 28, 202653min