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 This show is for dads who want to break free from outdated parenting norms and lead with heart, presence, and purpose.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. 1D AGO

    Does My Son See Me As A Failure?

    Most dads carry this question privately and never say it out loud. Does my child see my failures more clearly than my love? In this episode I get honest about my own version of that fear — living at my parents home at 38, co-parenting, and what I have had to learn about comparison, perceived success, and why the evidence of what you have actually built deserves more of your attention than the story you tell yourself about where you are falling short. What We Cover: Why the comparison game is the specific thing quietly convincing you that your child is disappointed in youThe two circumstances that have made me personally wrestle with this question and why I am choosing to be honest about them publiclyWhy the things your children are proud of are almost never the things you are measuring yourself againstWhat a friend who passed away said to me that I have never forgotten — and why it matters for how you see your own accomplishmentsWhy your current circumstance is not your final circumstance and why your children need to see you navigate the in-between with dignityThe shift from magnifying perceived failure to letting the actual evidence of your life seep inResources Mentioned:   Free Shadow Work and Inner Child Guide for Dads: https://threesixfivedad.kit.com/innershadow 365 Dad Journal: https://www.threesixfivedad.com/products/365-dad-journal-physical  Work With Me 1:1: https://www.threesixfivedad.com/pages/1-1-coaching-service Subscribe to the Inner Journey Dad Newsletter: https://odeani.substack.com/ Send us Fan Mail

    19 min

  2. MAR 31

    The One Thing That Made My Meditation Practice Sustainable As A Busy Dad

    After almost ten years of consistent meditation practice, one thing stands out above everything else as the reason the practice has lasted. It is not routine. It is not discipline. It is not finding a quieter room or waking up earlier. It is intention. And not just any intention. In this episode we get into the difference between ego based intentions that quietly undermine your practice and intentions that are bigger than yourself — rooted in your children, your presence, and your highest self — that make getting out of bed and sitting on a cushion feel genuinely worth it even on the hardest mornings. What We Cover: Why most meditation advice stays surface level and why that keeps your practice fragileHow most people come to meditation through adversity and why the ego driven intentions that bring you there eventually work against youThe honest difference between meditating to get something and meditating to become capable of giving somethingThe five specific intentions set every single morning before sitting on the cushion and the reasoning behind each oneWhy intentions rooted in your children, your presence, and your higher self are exponentially more sustainable than intentions rooted in productivity or statusWhy happiness and calm sought through ego based meditation produce the same result as any other short term coping mechanismHow shifting your intention from self-serving to other-serving changes your entire relationship with the practice👉🏾 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 us Fan Mail

    16 min

  3. MAR 17

    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 us Fan Mail

    25 min

  4. MAR 12

    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 us Fan Mail

    15 min

  5. MAR 3

    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 us Fan Mail

    17 min

  6. FEB 24

    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 us Fan Mail

    14 min

  7. FEB 17

    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 us Fan Mail

    14 min

  8. FEB 10

    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 us Fan Mail

    18 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
    63
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 The Mindful Dad
  • Show Website
    The Mindful Dad