Best Dadhood Podcasts (2024)

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Israa Nasir: Reclaim Your Time 36:30

34m ago36:30

36:30

What is your relationship like with productivity? In an effort to leave her "To Do List" behind, Linda is in New York this week and takes a moment to meet psychotherapist & author Israa Nasir (Toxic Productivity) to talk through some real tough love lessons about equality & equity in our day-to-day relationships, and ways we can learn to chill out …

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Jing Gao: Culture and Comfort Food 35:00

7d ago35:00

35:00

On a warm summer LA morning, Linda is fired up to welcome the Sichuan chili crisp queen Jing Gao (Fly by Jing) to talk about how she reclaimed her Chinese identity through her entrepreneurship and (in spite of adversity) created one of the most popular modern condiment companies in the United States. They discuss misconceptions about international …

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DeAnne Smith: My Own Worst Heckler 33:07

16h ago33:07

33:07

Have you experienced negative self talk? For comedian and writer DeAnne Smith dealing with hecklers is an everyday job, but what happens when it’s your own voice doing the heckling? Linda catches up with DeAnne and a sweet chihuahua called Rudy to talk about being terrified of everything, and how they’ve learned to reframe nervousness and anxiety t…

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Genie Bouchard: Rethinking Perfection 34:06

8d ago34:06

34:06

This week, Linda has been rethinking her relationship with perfection and has invited the perfect player over for afternoon snacks. Professional tennis and pickleball player Genie Bouchard has spent her lifetime aiming for the top, and is in constant reassessment with the sacrifices and the discipline it has taken to be such a high achiever. Linda …

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Naomi Shimada: Anything Can Happen 33:50

29d ago33:50

33:50

On the precipice of a big life change, Linda jumps into the car for a roadtrip to the desert with bestie, model & author Naomi Shimada. They explore the various chapters in their lives, the courage to face challenges and deal with loss and the ever evolving relationship we have with ourselves. How do we choose relationships that nourish us? How do …

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Rewind Episode | Sean Carrillo on Being Beck's Step Dad 32:20

18d ago32:20

32:20

Still riding the high of seeing Beck perform with a live orchestra (and getting the rare chance to say hello to him post-show), Adam chose to resurface our 2021 interview with Beck's step-dad, the multi-talented Sean Carrillo, for this week's Rewind episode. Sean's story of marrying into a family with two kids who were only 10 and 12 years his juni…

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Blair Socci: Beach Bodies & Love Bombs 34:51

22d ago34:51

34:51

One LA morning, Linda lounges on her couch and welcomes Comedian & Voice Artist Blair Socci (Bob’s Burgers, Aqua Teen Forever) to talk about finding her voice in her life and work. They talk about body image, how weirdly lopsided dating is for her, and how she has realised the balance of masculine & feminine drives of career demands and wanting a f…

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Sequoia Holmes: Not Your Stereotype 30:41

1M ago30:41

30:41

Have you ever felt stereotyped? Before she stops off to buy snacks, Linda catches up with award-winning podcaster Sequoia Holmes (Black People Love Paramore) to dive into a long running theme through Sequoia’s life; being introverted and encountering stereotypes around her blackness and womanhood. The two chat about how important it is to shed thes…

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Dismantling Birth Care Stereotypes | Teddy The Doula on Empowering New Moms AND Dads 37:25

2M ago37:25

37:25

Have you ever wondered about the true value that a doula brings to pregnancy, childbirth, and beyond? We're joined by Timothy Gant Jr., also known as "Teddy The Doula," a trailblazing male doula from Houston, Texas. Timothy shares his journey into the traditionally female-dominated field, the unique challenges and joys of his practice, and the vita…

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Vienna Pharaon: The Way You Live And Love 44:20

2M ago44:20

44:20

While shopping at a flea market, Linda gets distracted by some big questions and heads home to seek out some advice from one of NYC’s most sought after relationship therapists, Vienna Pharaon (The Origins of You, This Keeps Happening). Vienna outlines the five origin wounds that you may be affected by, and discusses why it is so important to unders…

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Sophie Ansari: Long Distance Loves 40:24

2M ago40:24

40:24

Linda’s friends and family are starting to feel even more far away. As we live increasingly global lives, Linda is wondering, how do we maintain these homegrown relationships while setting down roots elsewhere? Linda spends an afternoon with illustrator and podcast host Sophie Ansari (Podcrushed & @scribbledbysophie) and hears about her life living…

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#14: Sam Wilson - The Spiritual World, Satanism, & Confirmation from God 57:20

2M ago57:20

57:20

The mission of the Spirit-Taught podcast is to bring people to worship and be in awe of God, and to draw out people's gifts, callings, and insight. To be challenged together in our perspective and mindset to become more like Christ while learning how we can love God and those around us. Sharing and conversing the truth in the Word with others is on…

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Osher Gunsberg: Dating Shows, Addiction & Dadhood 42:19

2M ago42:19

42:19

On a leafy street in Sydney, Linda arrives at the home of Aussie TV Icon Osher Gunsberg (The Bachelor, The Bachelorette, The Masked Singer). They have a candid conversation about the darker times in his life: dealing with depression, addiction, OCD and suicidal ideation all while maintaining a smiling public profile on television. Osher reveals the…

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Andrea Jin: Comedy & Critical Mothers 36:30

2M ago36:30

36:30

What do we really know about our parents' lives and the decisions they make? Comedian, actor and writer Andrea Jin was often left wondering where her strong emotions came from, and in her 20s, she discovered a deep family secret that made sense of it all. Linda meets Andrea in downtown LA where Andrea intimately shares her unconventional life story…

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Rewind Episode | She / Her / DAD | Tessa White on Trans Fatherhood 53:03

2M ago53:03

53:03

This "Rewind" episode doubles as our Father's Day 2024 episode! The guys chat about what an ideal Father's Day would look like, play a fun quiz game, and then throw back to the 2022 interview with trans dad Tessa White who shares candidly about her unique journey of trans fatherhood. Tessa opens up about her family's dynamics, the challenges she fa…

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#13: Tyler Wolfe - Pretending, Fig Leaves, & Prayerfully Intentional Fathering 43:18

3M ago43:18

43:18

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#12: Juan Carlos - Rethinking Evangelism, Trust/Dependence, & Walking the Talking 58:10

3M ago58:10

58:10

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Dr. Jenny Cook: Freezing Fertility 31:19

2M ago31:19

31:19

Linda’s been thinking about the F-word again. Fertility. It can be confronting to plan ahead when it comes to your own fertility but in recent years, women have more access and awareness with TTC AKA ‘trying to conceive’. Today, Linda pays a visit to her fertility specialist who helped freeze her eggs and the two discuss how much the process improv…

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Mini Episode: A Lil Slice 5:25

3M ago5:25

5:25

We’re taking a lil break this week to chomp on a NY pizza slice, but wanted to share what’s been happening in our Tough Love members-only community! If you sign up, you’ll get the weekly episodes, ad-free, and before anyone else! Plus my newsletter and members only episodes! Like the one I’ve just shared, titled BONUS EPISODE: How To Win Your Life.…

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U Mad Bro? | Men's Coach Sean Hotchkiss on Anger, Trauma, and Healing 49:00

2M ago49:00

49:00

According to Men's Coach and Somatic Practitioner Sean Hotchkiss, everyone carries traumatic experiences with them from when they were young. These can be major emotional traumas like the divorce of your parents, or they can be micro traumas... but when they are left unresolved, they can shape who we are as adults (and parents), how we navigate lif…

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Chelsea Devantez: I Shouldn’t Be Telling You This 43:18

3M ago43:18

43:18

Linda spends an afternoon with Emmy-nominated TV writer, comedian, podcaster and author Chelsea Devantez (The Problem with Jon Stewart, Girls5Eva, Not Dead Yet). They nestle on Chelsea’s couch to talk about the ugly side of relationships; from friendship breakups to Chelsea’s traumatic experience in her first relationship which lingered for decades…

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Chloe Badawy: F*ck A Trend 35:33

3M ago35:33

35:33

Linda is back in Los Angeles and heads straight to the best food court in Koreatown with LA based fashion stylist Chloe Badawy to talk about finding confidence and living unapologetically. They dig into the complex mental load of motherhood, plus Chloe gives you the hottest tips for nailing your personal style and the key to longevity in her relati…

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Real Talk on Mother’s Day 37:32

3M ago37:32

37:32

Magnus and Linda head back to Australia to visit family before the baby pops out in a few months. It’s Mother’s Day so Linda’s mum, Janet, reminisces about becoming a mum and then Linda seeks out a best friend to talk about her experience of new motherhood, how parenting changes your relationship, and especially those first few challenging weeks of…

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Mother's Day Special 2024! 32:48

4M ago32:48

32:48

It's Mother's Day 2024, and we dedicate this episode to ALL the moms—the real superheroes who make our families run like well-oiled machines with their dedication, selflessness, and boundless love. Marc and Adam wager guesses on what would make for an ideal Mother's Day for their wives (and then hear directly from their wives about how accurate the…

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Aaron Chen: The Importance Of Ice Cream 27:12

3M ago27:12

27:12

It’s a bustling afternoon in New York and Linda hops on the subway to meet up with Australian comedian and actor, Aaron Chen (Taskmaster Australia, Koala Man). Aaron has recently moved from Sydney to the US, and Linda asks him about his decision to move overseas. While lounging in his Brooklyn apartment, Aaron reveals what his Chinese family has ta…

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Rewind Episode | The Today Show's Craig Melvin on Fatherhood, Parenting 32:38

3M ago32:38

32:38

In July 2021, Dateline NBC reporter and Today Show personality Craig Melvin joined us to talk fatherhood. He shared candidly about the process of writing his book Pops: Learning To Be A Son And A Father, including stepping out of his comfort zone to conduct a number of interviews with his own dad. Craig reflected on his childhood, his relationship …

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#11: Chuck Summers - Constant Prayer/Thanksgiving, Spiritual Sight & Boredom 43:10

4M ago43:10

43:10

The Spirit-Taught Podcast includes reflections and teachings on Scripture as well as testimonies and experiences in others' lives. This podcast exists to share what has been taught by God. Sharing and conversing the truth in the Word with others is a beautiful way the Holy Spirit cures spiritual sickness and ignites faith, hope, and love in us. The…

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Jess Damuck: A Perfect Health Nut 39:40

4M ago39:40

39:40

Linda continues to eat her way around LA and drops by the queen of dinner parties; food journalist, cook & best selling author Jess Damuck (Health Nut, Salad Freak, Benny Blanco’s Open Wide). As Jess and Linda slap some clay in Jess’ home pottery studio, they talk about how Jess is a self-proclaimed control freak who has learned to let go of perfec…

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Gabrielle Stone: The Self Love Cocktail 34:52

4M ago34:52

34:52

Linda is easing into LA life and visits new mum Gabrielle Stone. Gabrielle is a best-selling author who has picked up the ingredients for a Self Love Cocktail after catching her husband cheating, living through a divorce in her 20s and then getting dumped by a high profile celebrity before their European vacation. How do you learn to trust again af…

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Breathe, Feel, Then Move | Ryan Cooper on Fitness, Breathing, Combating The Dad Bod 44:34

4M ago44:34

44:34

Dads, raise your hand if becoming a parent resulted in falling out of healthy routines like exercise and mindful eating? Yeah, same here. And it's only natural... when there's a new baby in the picture your priorities immediately shift to your partner, the baby's well-being... and your own survival. But months (or years) later, it can be very intim…

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#10: Jake Magee - Shepherding the Family, New Traditions, Dadhood, & the Eclipse 54:15

4M ago54:15

54:15

The Spirit-Taught Podcast includes reflections and teachings on Scripture as well as testimonies and experiences in others' lives. This podcast exists to share what has been taught by God. Sharing and conversing the truth in the Word with others is a beautiful way the Holy Spirit cures spiritual sickness and ignites faith, hope, and love in us.…

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Leslie Liao: How To Be Cool 35:34

4M ago35:34

35:34

On a rainy day in LA, Linda meets comedian Leslie Liao (Central Intelligence) at her apartment. Leslie reflects on her Asian American upbringing in The OC and how she tried to fit in. She gives Linda her current rules on dating, feelings after freezing her eggs and what her needs are in a relationship. And we love a girl who f*cking loves a to-do l…

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#9: Jason Maupin 39:06

5M ago39:06

39:06

The Spirit-Taught Podcast includes reflections and teachings on Scripture as well as testimonies and experiences in others' lives. This podcast exists to share what has been taught by God. Sharing and conversing the truth in the Word with others is a beautiful way the Holy Spirit cures spiritual sickness and ignites faith, hope, and love in us.http…

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#8: Jacob Laquinta 42:56

5M ago42:56

42:56

The Spirit-Taught Podcast includes reflections and teachings on Scripture as well as testimonies and experiences in others' lives. This podcast exists to share what has been taught by God. Sharing and conversing the truth in the Word with others is a beautiful way the Holy Spirit cures spiritual sickness and ignites faith, hope, and love in us.…

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#7: Aaron Skirrow 38:26

5M ago38:26

38:26

The Spirit-Taught Podcast includes reflections and teachings on Scripture as well as testimonies and experiences in others' lives. This podcast exists to share what has been taught by God. Sharing and conversing the truth in the Word with others is a beautiful way the Holy Spirit cures spiritual sickness and ignites faith, hope, and love in us.…

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#6: Speaking In Tongues w/ Dr. Painter 42:56

5M ago42:56

42:56

Dr. Painter and I discuss the purpose, benefits, and how Scripture talks about the gift of speaking in tongues. We share some personal stories and testimonies as well. I believe this conversation will build up and encourage those who want to receive this gift and have not yet as well as those who do use this gift.…

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#5: Calling, Prayer, Hearing From God, Obedience, And Hating Sin w/ Matthew Brinkman 32:44

5M ago32:44

32:44

The Spirit-Taught Podcast includes reflections and teachings on Scripture as well as testimonies and experiences in others' lives. This podcast exists to share what has been taught by God. Sharing and conversing the truth in the Word with others is a beautiful way the Holy Spirit cures spiritual sickness and ignites faith, hope, and love in us.…

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#4: Heaven, Praising God For Our Gifts, And Faith w/ My Stepson, Emerson 20:21

5M ago20:21

20:21

The Spirit-Taught Podcast includes reflections and teachings on Scripture as well as testimonies and experiences in others' lives. This podcast exists to share what has been taught by God. Sharing and conversing the truth in the Word with others is a beautiful way the Holy Spirit cures spiritual sickness and ignites faith, hope, and love in us.…

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#3: The Judgement Seat of Christ w/ Andy Romano (PART 2) 22:37

5M ago22:37

22:37

The Spirit-Taught Podcast includes reflections and teachings on Scripture as well as testimonies and experiences in others' lives. This podcast exists to share what has been taught by God. Sharing and conversing the truth in the Word with others is a beautiful way the Holy Spirit cures spiritual sickness and ignites faith, hope, and love in us.Pass…

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#2: Talking about the Judgement Seat of Christ (PART 1) 20:05

5M ago20:05

20:05

The Spirit-Taught Podcast includes reflections and teachings on Scripture as well as testimonies and experiences in others' lives. This podcast exists to share what has been taught by God. Sharing and conversing the truth in the Word with others is a beautiful way the Holy Spirit cures spiritual sickness and ignites faith, hope, and love in us.Pass…

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#1: My brother, Matthew Brinkman shares a story from his time touring in L.A. with Light a Candle 20:38

5M ago20:38

20:38

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Life Will Never Be The Same 35:18

4M ago35:18

35:18

It’s been over a year since Linda moved to LA. Now, she is calling her family with life-changing news about her relationship. That’s if her mum, Janet, will pause to ask how Linda’s doing to find out herself. After her big confession, Linda catches up with one of her oldest friends who understands exactly what she’s going through. Join Linda on her…

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Rewind Episode | Matt Gourley on Being a New Dad, Finding Balance 28:41

4M ago28:41

28:41

Episode 59 originally aired in February, 2020. Becoming a new parent can be a special kind of mayhem. Add a global pandemic into the mix, and the chaos of the first few months are elevated to a new level. But depending on your situation, those challenges may be coupled with opportunity. In Episode 59, podcaster, producer, actor, and all around crea…

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Cute Announcement! 1:39

5M ago1:39

1:39

Tough Love is back April 9, 2024! And right now, I have a sweet update with an opportunity for you if you enjoy this podcast series. We are launching an official community with some super perks. By signing up, you’ll get weekly episodes, ad-free, before anyone else! You’ll also receive my personal newsletter, plus access to extended interviews and …

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Many Ways To Say I Love You | Dr. Francois Clemmons on Cosmic Fatherhood + Fred Rogers 44:11

5M ago44:11

44:11

For those of us who grew up watching Mister Rogers' Neighborhood, Fred Rogers taught us many lessons via his cast of characters in the Neighborhood of Make-Believe; the most prominent of which is that there are many ways to express your love and appreciation for someone. One member of that cast in particular, Dr. Francois Clemmons ("Officer Clemmon…

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Boredom Is The Birth of Art | Author Brady Smith on Parenting, Skateboarding, Kids' Books 49:23

6M ago49:23

49:23

What do bugs, sandwiches, skateboarding, comics, Saved By The Bell, mural painting, a chicken coop... and DADHOOD all have in common? Well, they have author and artist Brady Smith in common. (Duh.) Brady returns to the podcast to chat about many of the seemingly random things listed above... but most of all, how much he and his wife Tiffani Thiesse…

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Rewind Episode | Danny Tamberelli on Nickelodeon, Nostalgia, Fatherhood 31:00

6M ago31:00

31:00

A Day-Glo orange splatter of paint. A geyser of green slime. A seductive forearm tattoo named Petunia. If this doesn't conjure up some serious nostalgia, you either weren't a kid in the 90s, or your mom banned you from watching Nickelodeon. We invited Nick veteran and new dad Danny Tamberelli to the podcast to chat about growing up in the spotlight…

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What Is a "Lead Dad" ...And Could I Be One? | Paul Sullivan on Fatherhood 43:20

7M ago43:20

43:20

When you hear the phrase "Lead Dad," what does it make you think? A "stay at home" dad? A dad who prides himself on being the more involved parent? To Paul Sullivan, Founder of The Company of Dads, being a "Lead Dad" is much different... and many of us naturally fall into the category. Hear Paul discuss The Company of Dads' mission to inspire more …

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Parenting Podcast Collab | Margaret Ables + Amy Wilson of What Fresh Hell 59:12

6M ago59:12

59:12

What fresh hell is this episode all about? Well, it's a collaboration with our new friends Amy Wilson and Margaret Ables, hosts of the popular momhood podcast What Fresh Hell: Laughing in the Face of Motherhood. The four parenting podcasters waste no time digging into why there are so many more motherhood podcasts than fatherhood podcasts, the valu…

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An Actor's Guide to Thriving in Single Parenthood | George Basil on Fatherhood, Raising a Teenager 53:35

7M ago53:35

53:35

Being a single parent may result from an unplanned pregnancy, the relationship between two partners evolving or ending, or a purposeful decision. No matter the reason, it's fair to assert that single parents will navigate some unique challenges when raising a kid. George Basil (HBO's Crashing, Netflix's Flaked) joins us to reflect on raising his te…

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