You got through the whole workday without losing your head. But the moment you walk in the door, you've got nothing left for your kids.

Why does a working dad have more patience at work than at home?

It's not a character flaw — it's decision fatigue. Your brain has a daily budget for self-control, and by the time you get home, you've already spent it. Research on the prefrontal cortex shows that sustained decision-making and emotional regulation across a workday depletes the neural systems responsible for patience, presence, and calm.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• Why your brain runs out of patience after work (and why it hits hardest at home)
• How cortisol suppresses the part of your brain that keeps you calm and present
• Three small buffers that protect what's left in the tank for your family

This is one of the most common things working dads experience — and one of the least understood.

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