Show Notes:

• Facts About Suicide Among LGBTQ+ Young People

• Sex Redefined: The Idea of 2 Sexes Is Overly Simplistic | Scientific American

• Male or female? It's not always so simple | University of California

• Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Definitions

• PFLAG

• The Trevor Project

• Gender Spectrum

• The Genderbread Person version 4

• This is a Book for Parents of Gay Kids: A Question & Answer Guide to Everyday Life by Dan Owens-Reid

• Changing Views of Same-Sex Marriage

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Sections:

• Intro/My kid came out…and so did my emotions - 00:00 - 32:17

• Understanding Sex and Identity - 32:20 - 53:33

• Family Dynamics - “Do I tell Grandma?” - 53:36 - 1:08:24

• The Long Game - “This is where we grow together” - 1:08:27 -1:26:00

Being a dad doesn’t mean you have to be stoic, silent, or “tough it out.” In this episode, we’re talking about what it really means to show strength as a father — through presence, vulnerability, and yes, even a few (manly) tears during Disney movies. 💪😭

We’re unpacking:

✅ What does it mean to be a tough, strong dad?

✅ Types of Trauma and the role of PTSD in fatherhood

✅ Being a strong dad in a healthy way

👊 It’s time to redefine strength — not by how much we hold in, but by how much we show up and listen.

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Show Notes:

• ⁠National Institute of Health - War Trauma/PTSD⁠

• ⁠Being an Emotionally Available Parent⁠

• ⁠Dr. Sapolsky - A Primate’s Memoir ⁠

• ⁠Alpha male doesn’t mean a better male⁠

• ⁠Good news story of the week

  
  

Sections:

• Introduction - 00:00 - 05:09

• What does it mean to be a tough dad - 05:09 - 12:44

• Where does the tough dad stereotype come from - 12:44 - 19:53

• Different types of Trauma - 19:53 - 28:21

• Remembering the Good - 28:21 - 33:42

• Are spankings really that effective - 33:42 - 41:12

• Reflecting on past mistakes - 41:12 - 49:52

• Being a strong dad in a healthy way - 49:52 - 1:00:19

• Origin of the Alpha Male - 1:00:19 - 1:06:49

• Practical tips to be a healthy, strong dad - 1:06:49 - 1:13:01

• Conclusion - 1:13:01 - 1:19:18

Dads: Are you feeling stretched thin between work and family? You’re not alone! In this episode of “Dad, Why?”, we’re tackling “Juggling Work and Family Without Losing Your Mind” – practical tips and real talk on how to balance career demands while being present for your kids.

From setting boundaries to maximizing quality time, this is a must-listen for every busy dad looking to show up at home and at work.

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Show Notes:

• Qualtrics: Work/Life Balance

• Pew Research Center: Vacation Days

• TeamStage and YouGov

• Oliver Burkeman. 4,000 Weeks

• Gary Vaynerchuck

• Cozi Family Organizer

• Calm App

• Dads worth celebrating: Andy Emmott

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Sections:

• Introduction - 00:00 - 04:52

• Different work/home scenarios & after work routines - 04:52 - 15:50

• Pressure to always be online and available - 15:50 - 20:35

• Statistics around work/life balance - 20:35 - 31:50

• 4,000 weeks - What matters most? - 31:50 - 38:07

• Strategies for lower flexibility situations - 38:07 - 44:51

• Quality over Quantity - 44:51 - 48:39

• Work-related stress & Leaving work at work - 48:39 - 55:33

• Technology for better work/life balance - 55:33 - 01:12:31

• Self care for Dads & Kids imitating parents - 01:12:31 - 01:20:31

• Dads worth celebrating & closing dad joke - 01:20:31 - 01:24:13