The Dad Nation Podcast

Mitchell Osmond
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The Dad Nation Podcast is a top-rated show (top 5% globally) for high-performing men who refuse to settle for success in just one area of life. If you’re winning at work but want more at home - a stronger marriage, a sharper body and mind, and deeper purpose - this show is for you. Each week, Mitchell Osmond delivers high-impact strategies and powerful conversations with leading experts to help you become a better man, husband, and father.

  1. The Fatherhood Fog: Why You Feel Like You’re Failing (Even When You’re Trying)

    3D AGO

    The Fatherhood Fog: Why You Feel Like You’re Failing (Even When You’re Trying)

    If you’re a dad who’s showing up, providing, and trying to lead well… but you still feel foggy, numb, irritable, or like you’re failing—this one will hit home. In this episode of The Dad Nation Podcast, Mitchell sits down with clients Chris and Michael to discuss a real experience thousands of fathers feel but rarely talk about: 'The Fatherhood Fog' — that mental, emotional, and spiritual disorientation that shows up when you’re overworked, under-supported, and disconnected from yourself… and it often leads to irritability, guilt, and numbness. Then we get practical with the F.O.G.S. Framework - teaching you how to get out of your head and get clarity, joy, confidence and peace. ✅ Hit FOLLOW for weekly episodes on marriage, fatherhood, emotional leadership, and high-performance living.  🚀 If you want some coaching and a community of like-minded men to help you become the man your family looks up to with pride, book a complimentary strategy call Here: https://calendly.com/mitchell-ed6z/strategy-session     MITCHELL'S KEY LINKS: -The High Performance Husband Accelerator™: https://www.dadnationco.com/accelerator -Book a Free Strategy Session: https://calendly.com/mitchell-ed6z/strategy-session -The Spark Starter Kit™: https://sparkstarterkit.com/ -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dadnationco/ -The Dad Nation Podcast: https://www.dadnationco.com/podcast -LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mitchell-osmond-5a07a210a/

    48 min
  2. Ep: 080: The 3 Types Of Communication every marriage MUST have w/Dr. Lee Baucom

    FEB 9

    Ep: 080: The 3 Types Of Communication every marriage MUST have w/Dr. Lee Baucom

    Unpopular Opinion: More communication is NOT going to improve your marriage. In this episode of The Dad Nation Podcast, Mitchell sits down with Dr. Lee Baucom - Founder of Save The Marriage and host of the Save The Marriage Podcast to talk about the early warning signs your marriage is in trouble—and what to do before it’s too late. You’ll learn: 🔥 The earliest warning signs most husbands miss 🔥 Why “better communication” often makes things worse 🔥 The 3 types of connection every marriage needs 🔥 How high performers get “seduced” by work 🔥 The “bids” concept (Gottman) that could turn your marriage around If you’re a husband or dad who’s crushing it professionally—but your marriage feels distant, tense, or fragile—this one is required listening. ✅ Hit the FOLLOW button for weekly episodes on marriage, fatherhood, leadership, and becoming the man your family can trust. MITCHELL'S LINKS: -The High Performance Husband Accelerator™: https://www.dadnationco.com/accelerator -Book a Free Strategy Session: https://calendly.com/mitchell-ed6z/strategy-session -The Connection Code™: https://www.dadnationco.com/code -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dadnationco/ -The Dad Nation Podcast: https://www.dadnationco.com/podcast -LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mitchell-osmond-5a07a210a/

    53 min
  3. Ep: 079: The ONE Key Trait All Great Leaders Possess

    FEB 2

    Ep: 079: The ONE Key Trait All Great Leaders Possess

    Many men say they want to lead… but they don't understand what it really takes. Leadership has a cost, and most men avoid it: suffering. In this episode, Mitchell Osmond breaks down the truth modern culture won’t: comfort is killing your edge. If you want to become a stronger husband, a more present father, and a man with real leadership capacity, you must learn to accept and embrace this ONE concept.  In this episode, we cover: 🔥 Why purposeful suffering forges great men 🔥 The “Choose Your Hard” principle (and how to apply it this week) 🔥 Why pressure sharpens men more than praise ever will 🔥 What “iron sharpens iron” really looks like in real life YOUR NEXT STEP: If you want help applying this to your marriage, your habits, and your leadership at home, book a complimentary strategy call with my team. Here's the link: https://calendly.com/mitchell-ed6z/strategy-session  MITCHELL'S KEY LINKS: -The High Performance Husband Accelerator™: https://www.dadnationco.com/accelerator -Book a Free Strategy Session: https://calendly.com/mitchell-ed6z/strategy-session -The Spark Starter Kit™: https://sparkstarterkit.com/ -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dadnationco/ -The Dad Nation Podcast: https://www.dadnationco.com/podcast -LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mitchell-osmond-5a07a210a/

    28 min
  4. Ep: 078: New Dad Survival Guide: Postpartum, Intimacy, and Staying Connected After A Baby

    JAN 26

    Ep: 078: New Dad Survival Guide: Postpartum, Intimacy, and Staying Connected After A Baby

    Becoming a dad is one thing. Navigating the postpartum season without your marriage getting strained is another. In this Dad Nation Podcast episode, Mitchell interviews Sarah Trott (host of the Fourth Trimester Podcast) about what new parents face after baby arrives — the emotional shifts, the identity changes, the pressure on intimacy, and the biggest misunderstandings men have about postpartum. In this episode, you’ll learn: ✅ How to talk about intimacy after baby without entitlement or pressure ✅ The most common dad pitfalls ✅ How to plan for postpartum emotionally + relationally ✅ What “presence” looks like for busy, career-driven men ✅ Why dads must learn warning signs of postpartum depression/anxiety ✅ Simple connection rebuilders: proactive help, eye contact, touch, and reducing the mental load   SARAH'S LINKS: FREE GIFT: Customizable Fourth Trimester Guide (useful for parents to be and their supporters):https://fourthtrimesterpodcast.com/postpartum-support/enjoy-the-fourth-trimester/  Web: https://fourthtrimesterpodcast.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@fourthtrimesterpodcast FB: https://www.facebook.com/fourthtrimesterpodcast/ X: https://twitter.com/4thTrimesterPod IG: https://www.instagram.com/fourthtrimesterpodcast/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fourth-trimester/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fourthtrimester   MITCHELL'S LINKS: -The High Performance Husband Accelerator™: https://www.dadnationco.com/accelerator -Book a Free Strategy Session: https://calendly.com/mitchell-ed6z/strategy-session -The Spark Starter Kit™: https://sparkstarterkit.com/ -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dadnationco/ -The Dad Nation Podcast: https://www.dadnationco.com/podcast -LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mitchell-osmond-5a07a210a/

    57 min
  5. Ep: 077: The 6 Questions That Every Man Must Ask Themselves

    JAN 19

    Ep: 077: The 6 Questions That Every Man Must Ask Themselves

    In this episode, Mitchell Osmond breaks down 6 powerful questions that will help you identify and expose the TRUE health of your marriage, your emotional life, and your leadership as a dad. These questions are not motivational - they are MIRRORS. Designed to take you into a state of deep reflection and realization. Get ready to take notes because these questions have the potential to change how you see EVERYTHING. In this episode, you’ll learn: ✅ Why impact beats intent in marriage (and what to ask your wife) ✅ The “single man habits” that quietly kill intimacy ✅ The emotion you avoid—and how it turns into anger, shutdown, or control ✅ How your tone becomes either safety or pressure for your kids ✅ The legacy test: The sobering question every father must ask himself 🔥 YOUR CHALLENGE (do it this week) 1) Write these 6 questions down. Answer them honestly. 2) Then ask your wife 3) And ask your kids (age-appropriate): If you want structure, accountability, and a brotherhood of men doing this work seriously, you can apply for the High Performance Husband Accelerator here: dadnationco.com/accelerator  MITCHELL'S LINKS: -The High Performance Husband Accelerator™: https://www.dadnationco.com/accelerator -Book a Complimentary Strategy Session: https://calendly.com/mitchell-ed6z/strategy-session  -The Spark Starter Kit™: https://sparkstarterkit.com/ -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dadnationco/ -The Dad Nation Podcast: https://www.dadnationco.com/podcast -LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mitchell-osmond-5a07a210a/

    26 min
  6. Ep: 076: The World’s Most Influential Marriage Expert on What Men Must Learn Now

    JAN 12

    Ep: 076: The World’s Most Influential Marriage Expert on What Men Must Learn Now

    🚨 John Gray is here. The world-renowned author of "Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus" joins Mitchell Osmond on The Dad Nation Podcast to discuss modern marriages. His book is arguably one of the most influential relationship books of all time:  🔥 Over 50 million copies sold. 🔥 Translated into 40+ languages. 📚 It's the book that changed how the world understands marriage. In this episode, we unpack what’s actually happening in marriages today, and why so many good men are losing connection at home even while they’re winning professionally. In this conversation, John explains: 💡Why men instinctively switch into problem-solving when women share stress 💡The structured daily practice he calls the “Venus Talk” 💡What he believes has changed since the original Mars/Venus era 💡How stress can hijack communication and turn small issues into big fights 💡The foundations of connection, and renewed desire in long-term marriage   🔗 Find John Gray + resources: MarsVenus.com 📱 John’s Heart Space app (as mentioned): available on the App Store If this episode hit you, smash that FOLLOW button for weekly episodes built for high-performing husbands + fathers. And if you want help applying this at home: book a complimentary strategy call HERE: https://calendly.com/mitchell-ed6z/strategy-session MITCHELL'S LINKS: -The Spark Starter Kit™: https://sparkstarterkit.com/ -The High Performance Husband Accelerator™: https://www.dadnationco.com/accelerator -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dadnationco/ -The Dad Nation Podcast: https://www.dadnationco.com/podcast -LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mitchell-osmond-5a07a210a/

    1h 7m
  7. Ep: 075: The #1 tool to CRUSH your goals in 2026

    JAN 5

    Ep: 075: The #1 tool to CRUSH your goals in 2026

    Most men don’t fail to achieve their goals because they’re lazy. They fail because they’re trying to win alone — with no system, no structure, and no one calling them higher. In this episode of The Dad Nation Podcast, Mitchell Osmond breaks down the D.O.M.I.N.A.T.E. Framework: an 8-step system to help you: Reflect on 2025 with radical honesty Design 2026 with clarity Execute with consistency (without burning out by February) You’ll learn why motivation fades, why systems win, and how real accountability accelerates transformation — in your marriage, fitness, mindset, fatherhood, and leadership. In this episode, you’ll discover: ✅ The real reason 80% of resolutions fail by February ✅ Why “self-made man” is a myth — and what elite men do instead ✅ How to stop setting vague goals and start executing measurable targets ✅ The difference between willpower vs. systems (and why systems always win) ✅ The 8-step D.O.M.I.N.A.T.E. acronym Ready for traction (not just more content)? 🎟 Unstoppable Man Summit™: January 10, 2026 A one-day reset to clarify your vision, lock in your plan, and build momentum with other serious men. 👉 TICKETS HERE 🔥 Want real lasting change? Apply for The High Performance Husband™ Accelerator (marriage, fitness, mindset, emotions, fatherhood, leadership).  👉 APPLY HERE  MITCHELL'S LINKS:  -The Spark Starter Kit™: https://sparkstarterkit.com/ -The High Performance Husband Accelerator™: https://www.dadnationco.com/accelerator -Unstoppable Man Summit: https://unstoppablemansummit.com/ -Book A Complimentary Strategy Call: https://calendly.com/mitchell-ed6z/strategy-session -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dadnationco/ -The Dad Nation Podcast: https://www.dadnationco.com/podcast -LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mitchell-osmond-5a07a210a/

    50 min
  8. Ep: 074: The 4 Keys To Be Unstoppable In 2026

    12/29/2025

    Ep: 074: The 4 Keys To Be Unstoppable In 2026

    What does it actually mean to be an unstoppable man in 2026 - as a husband, father, and leader at home? In this special collaboration episode, Mitchell Osmond (The Dad Nation Podcast) sits down with Kevin Torres (Dad Bod WOD), Daniel Grose (Honest Fatherhood), and Jesse Carstairs (The Jesse Carstairs Show) to unpack what keeps men stuck—and what actually creates lasting change. They discuss consistency, resilience, identity, emotional control, fatherhood leadership, marriage dynamics, and fitness systems that work for busy dads. If 2025 felt like a lot of 'white-knuckling' , this episode will show you what strategies are working, and how to really get to the next level in your fatherhood, fitness, marriage and mindset in 2026. 🎟️ Join us live at The Unstoppable Man Summit™ on January 10th: General Admission + VIP options available. Get Your Ticket Here: https://unstoppablemansummit.com/ Also, if you’re ready for deeper transformation, apply for Mitchell’s flagship group coaching program: The High Performance Husband™: https://www.dadnationco.com/accelerator  MITCHELL'S LINKS: - The Spark Starter Kit™: https://sparkstarterkit.com/ -The High Performance Husband Accelerator™: https://www.dadnationco.com/accelerator -Unstoppable Man Summit: https://unstoppablemansummit.com/ -Book A Complimentary Strategy Call: https://calendly.com/mitchell-ed6z/strategy-session -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dadnationco/ -The Dad Nation Podcast: https://www.dadnationco.com/podcast -LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mitchell-osmond-5a07a210a/

    1h 9m
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The Dad Nation Podcast is a top-rated show (top 5% globally) for high-performing men who refuse to settle for success in just one area of life. If you’re winning at work but want more at home - a stronger marriage, a sharper body and mind, and deeper purpose - this show is for you. Each week, Mitchell Osmond delivers high-impact strategies and powerful conversations with leading experts to help you become a better man, husband, and father.

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