The Mindful Dad

Odeani McBean
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The Mindful Dad Podcast is where modern fathers come to reconnect—with themselves, their children, and what truly matters. I’m your host, Odeani McBean, a mindful fatherhood coach and creator of the 365 Dad Journal. This show is for dads who want to break free from outdated parenting norms and lead with heart, presence, and purpose. Each week, we dive into the deeper layers of fatherhood, exploring mindfulness, emotional intelligence, spiritual growth, and self-awareness. From letting go of control to healing childhood wounds, we cover the real stuff that helps you show up fully—not just as a dad, but as your highest self. Expect practical tips, thought-provoking reflections, and honest conversations about what it really means to be a conscious, connected father in today’s world. Whether you’re balancing a 9-to-5, side gigs, full blown entrepreneurship, or navigating the highs and lows of fatherhood, this podcast will help you slow down, breathe deeper, and parent with more presence and intention. Because mindful dads don’t just raise better kids—they become better men. 🎧 New episodes every Tuesday. Subscribe and start your mindful fatherhood journey today.

  1. 3 DAYS AGO

    You Don't Have A Discipline Problem. You Have A Self Worth Problem.

    If you've tried meditating, journaling, meal prepping, waking up early — and you've quit all of them at some point — this episode is going to reframe everything you think you know about why that keeps happening. It's not a discipline problem. It's not a motivation problem. And it's definitely not your fault in the way you think it is. In this episode we get into the real reason high achieving dads keep falling off their personal practices, why self compassion is not soft but is actually the foundation of any sustainable habit, and how Buddhist philosophy around impermanence completely changes the way you relate to consistency, streaks, and starting over. What We Cover: Why the self help world's obsession with bigger habit systems is actually setting you up to fail The difference between a discipline problem and a self worth problem and why treating the wrong one keeps you stuck in the same loop Why every time you skip a practice you are casting a vote against your own value; and how to stop that cycle The Buddhist concept of impermanence and why clinging to streaks is the enemy of lasting consistency Why self compassion is not an excuse to slack off; it is the actual thing that makes you return to your practice after falling off One honest journaling question that puts the whole consistency conversation in perspective Presence over perfection and what it actually looks like to return to your practice without judgment 👉🏾 Free Inner Child + Shadow Work Guide for Dads: https://threesixfivedad.kit.com/innershadow  👉🏾 Book a free fatherhood clarity call with me: https://www.threesixfivedad.com/pages/1-1-coaching-service  👉🏾 Grab the 365 Dad Journal for prompts to go with your mornings: https://www.threesixfivedad.com/products/365-dad-journal-physical  👉🏾 Subscribe & Watch it on my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@odeanimcbean Thanks for tuning in today. If something in this conversation resonated with you or helped you breathe a little deeper into your role as a dad, be sure to follow or subscribe so you don’t miss what’s coming next. Send a text

    25 min

  2. 12 MAR

    The real reason you snap at your kids (and why willpower won't fix it)

    Most dads who struggle with reactive parenting think they have a patience problem or an anger problem. The truth runs a lot deeper than that. In this episode we get into what's actually happening in those heated moments, why your reaction was never really about your kid, and what the Buddhist concept of samskaras reveals about the automatic patterns driving your behavior as a parent. Plus a real story from Barnes and Noble that shows exactly how an unhealed inner child wound shows up in parenting without you ever seeing it coming. What We Cover: Why reactive parenting isn't a patience or anger problem and what it actually isThe Buddhist concept of Samskaras and how deep wounds from your past create automatic reactions in your parentingA personal story about a Barnes and Noble moment that reveals how inner child wounds show up in real time without warningWhy shaming yourself after a reactive moment makes it more likely to happen againWhy willpower will always fail as a strategy for reactive parenting and what actually works insteadThe Zen concept of the space between stimulus and reaction and why that tiny moment is where your freedom as a parent livesA simple 5 to 10 minute daily practice to start uncovering what's actually driving your reactions👉🏾 Free Inner Child + Shadow Work Guide for Dads: https://threesixfivedad.kit.com/innershadow  👉🏾 Book a free fatherhood clarity call with me: https://www.threesixfivedad.com/pages/1-1-coaching-service  👉🏾 Grab the 365 Dad Journal for prompts to go with your mornings: https://www.threesixfivedad.com/products/365-dad-journal-physical  👉🏾 Subscribe & Watch it on my YouTube Channel This Friday @11AM: https://www.youtube.com/@odeanimcbean Thanks for tuning in today. If something in this conversation resonated with you or helped you breathe a little deeper into your role as a dad, be sure to follow or subscribe so you don’t miss what’s coming next. Send a text

    15 min

  3. 3 MAR

    Why dads who have it together keep falling apart in private.

    You're winning on the outside. So why does it still feel like you're failing where it matters most? In this episode we get into the identity gap that most dads feel but almost nobody names ..the distance between the dad you know you can be and the dad who actually shows up in the hard moments. This isn't a parenting problem. It's an identity problem. And understanding the difference changes everything. Key Themes: The Hidden Dad Struggle Name The Fraud Feeling The Identity Gap Old School Dad Playbook Overwhelm And Yelling Dukkha And Acceptance What The Gap Reveals Beginner Mind Fatherhood Journal To Bridge The Gap Closing Thoughts This Episode will be available on my Youtube Channel This Friday @9AM: https://www.youtube.com/@odeanimcbean 👉🏾 Free Inner Child + Shadow Work Guide for Dads: https://threesixfivedad.kit.com/innershadow  👉🏾 Book a free fatherhood clarity call with me: https://www.threesixfivedad.com/pages/1-1-coaching-service  👉🏾 Grab the 365 Dad Journal for prompts to go with your mornings: https://www.threesixfivedad.com/products/365-dad-journal-physical Send a text

    17 min

  4. 24 FEB

    14 Years of Parenting Advice in 13 Minutes

    In this week's episode of the mindful dad podcast, I break down 14 years of fatherhood lessons into 13 minutes of practical advice for dads who want to be more present, patient, and intentional. I share the core rules that helped me build a deeper connection with my kids, reclaim my time, and stop repeating outdated parenting habits Key Themes: Let Go of Outdated Parenting Norms Parent How You Wished You Were Parented Stop Attaching to the Dad Label Practice Mindful Listening Prioritize Self Care and Inner Work Let Go of Dad Guilt Resources: Free Guide: Stop Parenting On Autopilot: https://threesixfivedad.kit.com/innershadow  Work With Me 1:1: https://www.threesixfivedad.com/pages/1-1-coaching-service  Grab the 365 Dad Journal for prompts to go with your mornings: https://www.threesixfivedad.com/products/365-dad-journal-physical 👉🏾 Subscribe & Watch it on my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@odeanimcbean Thanks for tuning in today. If something in this conversation resonated with you or helped you breathe a little deeper into your role as a dad, be sure to follow or subscribe so you don’t miss what’s coming next. Send a text

    14 min

  5. 17 FEB

    If Fatherhood Feels Like Chaos...Simplify These 3 Things

    If parenting feels like chaos and you are one tantrum or one teenage pushback away from snapping, this episode is for you. I break down 3 things busy dads need to simplify right now: your expectations (presence over perfection), your priorities (stop trying to do 11 things a day), and the moment itself (parent from intuition, not panic). You will walk away with a calmer mindset, cleaner decision-making, and a simple way to become the steady, reliable dad your kids can trust. Key Themes: 1) Simplify Your Expectations: Presence Over Perfection  2) Simplify Your Priorities: Stop Overloading Your Life Choosing What Matters Most as a Dad (Happy, Present Kids) 3) Simplify the Moment: Don’t Turn Every Issue Into a Crisis Parent From Intuition: Handling Pushback Without Snapping Recap + Resources: 365 Dad Journal & 1-on-1 Coaching 👉🏾 Free Guide: Stop Parenting On Autopilot: https://threesixfivedad.kit.com/innershadow  👉🏾 Work With Me 1:1: https://www.threesixfivedad.com/pages/1-1-coaching-service  👉🏾 Grab the 365 Dad Journal for prompts to go with your mornings: https://www.threesixfivedad.com/products 👉🏾 Subscribe & Watch it on my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@odeanimcbean Thanks for tuning in today. If something in this conversation resonated with you or helped you breathe a little deeper into your role as a dad, be sure to follow or subscribe so you don’t miss what’s coming next. Send a text

    14 min

  6. 10 FEB

    How To Raise A Child That Can Handle Anything In Life

    raising resilient children during tough times.  key themes: The Struggle of Parenting To Rescue The Importance of Showing Receipts Teaching Kids Not to Cling Being the Example of Resilience Conclusion and Resources for Dads 👉🏾 Free Inner Child + Shadow Work Guide for Dads: https://threesixfivedad.kit.com/innershadow  👉🏾 Book a free fatherhood clarity call with me: https://www.threesixfivedad.com/pages/1-1-coaching-service  👉🏾 Grab the 365 Dad Journal for prompts to go with your mornings: https://www.threesixfivedad.com/products/365-dad-journal-physical  👉🏾 Subscribe & Watch it on my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@odeanimcbean Thanks for tuning in today. If something in this conversation resonated with you or helped you breathe a little deeper into your role as a dad, be sure to follow or subscribe so you don’t miss what’s coming next. Send a text

    18 min

  7. 3 FEB

    Connected Dads Don't Have More Time, They Do This Instead

    Having “no free time” and being “too busy” are state of minds. Learn how to move past this perspective to better connect with your children when you feel you have “zero free time”.  👉🏾 Free Inner Child + Shadow Work Guide for Dads: https://threesixfivedad.kit.com/innershadow  👉🏾 Book a free fatherhood clarity call with me: https://www.threesixfivedad.com/pages/1-1-coaching-service  👉🏾 Grab the 365 Dad Journal for prompts to go with your mornings: https://www.threesixfivedad.com/products/365-dad-journal-physical  👉🏾 Subscribe & Watch it on my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@odeanimcbean Thanks for tuning in today. If something in this conversation resonated with you or helped you breathe a little deeper into your role as a dad, be sure to follow or subscribe so you don’t miss what’s coming next. Send a text

    14 min

  8. 27 JAN

    The Secret to Parenting a Teen and Toddler Simultaneously (WITHOUT Losing Your Mind)

    Raising a toddler and raising a teen can feel like two completely different jobs; one is constant hands-on chaos, the other is emotional navigation and letting go of control. In this episode, I break down the biggest mindset shifts, what each stage is really asking of you, and how to stay calm, connected, and intentional through both. Key Themes: Parenting with a Wide Age Gap Keeping Kids Together Balancing Presence and Listening Bridging the Gap Thanks for tuning in today. New episodes drop every Tuesday at 5AM EST; so if something in this conversation resonated with you or helped you breathe a little deeper into your role as a dad, be sure to follow or subscribe so you don’t miss what’s coming next. And if you’re feeling generous, leaving a quick rating or review helps more conscious fathers find this space  and reminds the algorithm that mindful parenting matters too.  Download The Free Shadow Work Guide https://threesixfivedad.kit.com/innershadow  Explore The 365 Dad Journal: The 365 Dad Journal Work With Me: Free Fatherhood Clarity Call Send a text

    14 min
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The Mindful Dad Podcast is where modern fathers come to reconnect—with themselves, their children, and what truly matters. I’m your host, Odeani McBean, a mindful fatherhood coach and creator of the 365 Dad Journal. This show is for dads who want to break free from outdated parenting norms and lead with heart, presence, and purpose. Each week, we dive into the deeper layers of fatherhood, exploring mindfulness, emotional intelligence, spiritual growth, and self-awareness. From letting go of control to healing childhood wounds, we cover the real stuff that helps you show up fully—not just as a dad, but as your highest self. Expect practical tips, thought-provoking reflections, and honest conversations about what it really means to be a conscious, connected father in today’s world. Whether you’re balancing a 9-to-5, side gigs, full blown entrepreneurship, or navigating the highs and lows of fatherhood, this podcast will help you slow down, breathe deeper, and parent with more presence and intention. Because mindful dads don’t just raise better kids—they become better men. 🎧 New episodes every Tuesday. Subscribe and start your mindful fatherhood journey today.

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  • Creator
    Odeani McBean
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    61
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 The Mindful Dad
  • Show Website
    The Mindful Dad