Dan kept it real with us talking about raising kinds in America and co-sleeping.

🚀In this episode of the Rise and Dad Podcast, we’re joined by Dan, a dad of two, a software sales professional, and a high school soccer coach. Dan shares his unique perspective on fatherhood, including the joys and struggles of raising his two kids, Sofia and Kroi, and his approach to parenting with unconditional love, community, and balance.

Key topics in this episode:

✅The joys of being a dad: Dan talks about how fatherhood has brought fulfillment and purpose, and how he balances the challenges of time and presence.

✅Co-sleeping: We discuss the pros and cons of co-sleeping with kids, and why Dan and his wife have embraced it as a loving part of their family routine.

✅Parenting in America: Dan reflects on raising kids in today’s world, his Albanian-American background, and the importance of family support.

✅Balancing career and family: From career struggles to working as a team with his wife, Dan shares his insights on maintaining balance between work, personal time, and being an involved dad.

✅Unconditional love: At the heart of Dan’s fatherhood journey is unconditional love, and he emphasizes how essential it is for building strong relationships with his kids.

✅Dan’s journey as a dad is filled with humor, heart, and deep insights into what it truly means to show up for your family. If you’re navigating parenting challenges or just looking for inspiration on how to be a loving, present dad, this episode is for you.

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This episode with Ryan is a banger! His family is as blended as you can get -- Ryan had a son in a previous relationship, met & married a woman with 2 children from a prior relationship, and then they came together and had their own. That's something!

🚀In this episode of the Rise and Dad Podcast, we sit down with Ryan, a two-time WNBA champion (assistant coach), former college basketball player, and father of four. Ryan opens up about his unique fatherhood journey, navigating a blended family, the challenges of parenting through ADHD, and the importance of consistency and communication.

Key topics in this episode:

✅Building a blended family: Ryan shares how he navigated fatherhood in a family with kids from different relationships and the importance of co-parenting. ✅Basketball & leadership: Ryan talks about how his coaching background as a point guard influenced his approach to parenting, from teaching consistency to balancing feedback with love.

✅ADHD in the family: Ryan discusses how ADHD impacts his wife and stepson and how understanding neurodivergence has shaped his parenting style.

✅Fatherhood lessons: From coping with a miscarriage to raising teenagers and a rainbow baby, Ryan talks about the hard moments that shaped him into the father he is today.

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Big feelings and vulnerability in this one with Joe! He really shared his story about the challenging parts of fatherhood and how he dealt with it.

In this episode, we sit down with Joe, an advertising executive and dedicated father, to dive into his personal journey of fatherhood. Joe opens up about the challenges he faced, including fertility struggles, a miscarriage, and his journey to sobriety, all while navigating the complexities of becoming a dad. From his early experiences with parenthood to his reflections on being a sober dad, Joe shares powerful insights on mental health, relationships, and the deep responsibility of fatherhood.

Key topics in this episode:

✅ Becoming a dad later in life

✅ The emotional and mental toll of fertility struggles and miscarriage

✅ Navigating fatherhood during COVID-19 and the isolation that comes with it

✅ The importance of self-awareness and being an authentic parent

✅ The role of sobriety in fatherhood and maintaining strong family relationships

Joe’s story is a raw and honest look at the ups and downs of fatherhood, filled with lessons about resilience, love, and growth. Whether you're a new dad or an experienced one, there’s something here for everyone!

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