Ambitious Dads

Jeff Hittner
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Fatherhood cracked me open in ways I never expected — and showed me how unprepared most of us are for the emotional work it demands. After learning I couldn’t be a biological father, I wrestled early with the fear that I might screw up my kids before they even existed — a feeling every dad, in one way or another, eventually comes to know. The Ambitious Dads Podcast is where we stop winging it and start talking — about balancing endless competing priorities like work, kids, partners (sex — yeah, right!), self-care, and finances; about the emotions that hit daily — guilt, stress, fear, fatigue, love — and about the quiet doubts that keep us up at night. We’ll get vulnerable. We’ll get honest. And yes, we’ll end every episode with a ridiculous poop story, because if fatherhood teaches you anything, it’s how to laugh while cleaning up disasters. Ranked in the Top 10% of all podcasts globally. Hosted by Jeff Hittner. Email Jeff with ideas for future episodes: jwhittner@gmail.com

  1. 4일 전

    The Death of Ego: Redefining Love and Fatherhood After Loss: Dion Jensen

    When Dion Elliott Jensen lost his job and came out to his wife, he was forced to confront who he was beyond his professional identity. In this deeply personal conversation, the Australian father of five shares how losing everything led him to discover unconditional love, redefine success, and transform his approach to fatherhood. A powerful discussion about vulnerability, presence, and the courage to love without expectation of return. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: [00:02:13] - The Death of Professional Identity Discussion of how modern society defines people by their jobs rather than who they are Key quote: "We become what we do for a job, it begins to define us... when I was fired, you really then have the mask torn off you to have to say, well, who am I when I'm not in this role?" [00:04:56] - Defining Authentic Self Dion's journey to discover his true identity beyond professional roles Key quote: "I would always say that I'm a proud work in progress because who I was yesterday or last week or last year has shaped who I am today, but doesn't define who I am today" [00:06:45] - Coming Out and Family Transformation The decision to come out while dealing with job loss and its impact on family relationships Key quote: "I thought losing my job, it's a pretty seismic change to go through, but I thought I might as well double down and just get all the change out of the way all at once" [00:08:49] - Unconditional Love as a One-Way Street Revolutionary perspective on love not requiring reciprocation Key quote: "The strongest, most pure form of love is the love that you give outward and just don't expect anything in return" [00:15:05] - Redefining Fatherhood Beyond Provision Shifting from provider-focused to presence-focused parenting Key quote: "Your contribution as a father is more than just providing for your child... being present is a really important way of providing" [00:16:53] - Sacred Time and Presence The importance of quality over quantity in father-child interactions Key quote: "You may not have a lot of time, but what you can control is how present you are with the time that you have" [00:21:20] - Truth-Telling with Children Balancing protection with honest communication about life's challenges Key quote: "We kind of wrap our kids up in cotton wool a bit and try and shield them from everything... it's actually more of a teachable moment" [00:30:46] - Understanding and Using Fear Reframing fear as either protective or limiting Key quote: "Fear is projecting a memory which has happened in the past and then applying it to something that we think may happen in the future" [00:33:38] - Parenting for Purpose in Uncertain Times Helping children find their purpose in a challenging world Key quote: "My biggest goal for the kids is that they can find and understand what their purpose is and live a rich life that's purposeful and purpose-based" Sign Up for the Ambitious Dads Newsletter: https://www.ambitiousdads.com Connect with Jeff Hittner: https://jeffhittner.com Subscribe on: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ambitious-dads/id1815863328 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4xCHG30Ms9wcGRJmDqHcW8?si=46654ba2a0654099 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AmbitiousDads

    43분

  2. 6일 전

    From Shame to Strength: A Dad's Journey to Breaking Generational Cycles: Larry Hagner

    Larry Hagner, founder of The Dad Edge, shares his raw and transformative journey from childhood abandonment to becoming a father of four boys. After a moment of rage with his 4-year-old that broke his own promise never to hurt his children, Larry embarked on a 15-year mission to learn the skills of intentional fatherhood. This conversation explores shame, vulnerability, and the power of choosing growth over perfection in parenting. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: [00:01:48] - Childhood Abandonment and Father Wounds Larry shares his story of being abandoned by his biological father at 9 months old and again at age 12 Key quote: "Are you going to be my dad? As I'm looking up at him, shaking his hand beaming" [00:04:18] - Toxic Father Figures and Abuse Discussion of physical abuse from adoptive father and multiple toxic relationships his mother had Key quote: "After the first year, things got really horrific. So he drank a lot. My mom drank a lot. There was a lot of fighting, there was a lot of abuse" [00:06:43] - Miraculous Reunion at Age 12 The serendipitous meeting with his biological father's wife at the YMCA Key quote: "I think you might be married to my dad. And then you just saw the look on her face. She knew exactly who I was" [00:12:50] - The Breaking Point: A Father's Worst Moment Larry's vulnerable account of spanking his 4-year-old son in anger and the child's fearful response Key quote: "Many years ago, I became the monster that I swore to protect my kids against" [00:16:12] - The Birth of The Dad Edge How shame and a Facebook page became the catalyst for learning and community building Key quote: "When you're ashamed of something or you don't want to think about something, what do people do? They go on social media and they just scroll" [00:18:42] - Shame Dies in Safe Spaces The importance of vulnerability and community for fathers Key quote: "Shame dies when you share things on your heart in safe spaces" [00:21:38] - Why Men Struggle to Seek Help Cultural barriers preventing fathers from learning parenting and relationship skills Key quote: "If you need help with anything, you're weak. You're less than" [00:28:25] - The Power of Repair and Forgiveness Larry's son publicly forgiving him during a speaking event Key quote: "I forgive you. And I was like, what? And he's like, I forgive you" [00:30:39] - Current Parenting Challenge: Letting Go Preparing for his first child to leave for college in 73 days Key quote: "I'm trying to literally capture every single moment that I can with him before he leaves" [00:33:52] - Entering Your Child's World The 70/30 rule: 70% entering their world, 30% bringing them into yours Key quote: "Whatever you're interested in, we will do it" [00:37:04] - Raising Four Boys: Family Dynamics Strategies for managing multiple boys and creating family unity Key quote: "My wife and I have each other's back. No matter what in front of the kids" [00:41:26] - Family Rituals and Connection The importance of dinner together and roses/thorns conversations Key quote: "We create environments of psychological safety, so we're always first to validate what it is that they're feeling versus fix it" Sign Up for the Ambitious Dads Newsletter: https://www.ambitiousdads.com Connect with Jeff Hittner: https://jeffhittner.com Subscribe on: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ambitious-dads/id1815863328 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4xCHG30Ms9wcGRJmDqHcW8?si=46654ba2a0654099 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AmbitiousDads

    44분

  3. 6월 17일

    From Serial Entrepreneur to Present Father: Dominic Rubino on Selling Success to Save Family Time

    Serial entrepreneur and podcast host Dom Rubino shares how he sold a 250-location global franchise business to be more present for his children. In this candid conversation, he discusses the challenges of raising teenagers, the protective instincts that come with parenting a daughter, and why "Cats in the Cradle" should be required listening for every ambitious dad. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: [00:01:43] - Parenting Through Fear and Protection Discussion of daughter's solo European travel at age 20 Key quote: "Part of me is like crazy... I'm scared. Yeah, I'm scared." [00:04:18] - Different Standards for Sons vs. Daughters Dom's honest admission about treating his children differently Key quote: "If my son falls down, I'm like, good. Do it again. My daughter falls down. I'm like, oh my God, we got to shave down the concrete in that part of the sidewalk." [00:06:17] - The Power of Sports in Child Development How competitive swimming and lacrosse shaped his children's friend groups and character Key quote: "Hanging out in sports is where you meet other kids who hang out in sports... Everybody's trying to get better. They understand coaching. They'll take feedback. They know what it means to lose." [00:11:51] - The Business Decision That Changed Everything The moment Dom realized his travel schedule was hurting his family Key quote: "I looked at him and I thought, Rubino, what the beep are you doing?... I'll go start another one, but I get one family." [00:15:13] - The Song That Defines Fatherhood Dom's recommendation for career-driven fathers Key quote: "Go listen to the cats and the cradle... that song will tell you the kind of dad you want to be." [00:18:02] - Trust But Verify Parenting Applying business leadership principles to parenting Key quote: "I trust my kids, but I verify... If you lie to me, we're going to talk about that as well. And we're going to talk for a very long time." [00:23:58] - Family Values in Action How the Rubino family handles difficult times Key quote: "We never withhold love. We probably double down at the hardest times. I'll bet you we double down on love." [00:27:05] - Sacred Family Dinner Time The importance of consistent family meals Key quote: "Having dinner together is a foundation. We don't even think about it... for us, that is sacred." Sign Up for the Ambitious Dads Newsletter: https://www.ambitiousdads.com Connect with Jeff Hittner: https://jeffhittner.com Subscribe on: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ambitious-dads/id1815863328 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4xCHG30Ms9wcGRJmDqHcW8?si=46654ba2a0654099 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AmbitiousDads

    31분

  4. 6월 8일

    From Government Service to Stay-at-Home: Redefining Provider Roles and Fatherhood: Corey Holmes

    Dr. Corey Holmes, former State Department affairs officer and author, shares his journey of raising a 5-year-old son in the Dominican Republic while building his writing career. This honest conversation explores the challenges of expat parenting, different disciplinary approaches between spouses, and how golf principles apply to fatherhood - patience, presence, and showing up consistently even on the bad days. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: [00:01:32] - Expat Parenting Challenges Discussion of language barriers and school transitions for their 5-year-old son Key quote: "I want to go home. I miss our house... I want to see my red door." [00:06:59] - Parental Anxiety vs. Child Resilience How parents often have more anxiety about new situations than their children Key quote: "Sometimes you just have to push them, let them go out there and stand back and force yourself to just stand there and just observe." [00:09:31] - Golf as a Metaphor for Fatherhood Connection between golf's lessons of patience and being present with parenting Key quote: "Golf can't be rushed and neither can fatherhood." [00:11:33] - Different Disciplinary Approaches Navigating different parenting styles between spouses Key quote: "I'm not here to be his friend. I'm here to be his father... kids actually want discipline. They want structure." [00:17:25] - Leading by Example The importance of modeling behavior you want to see in children Key quote: "You can't ask your child to do some stuff that you don't do specifically when you're talking about organization and being clean and tidy." [00:24:23] - Redefining Ambitious Fatherhood How to maintain professional ambitions while being present as a father Key quote: "Being an ambitious dad means that you can still be thriving in your sector of choice, but you don't have to negate the presence of your children." [00:30:59] - Unexpected Joys of Fatherhood Discovering therapeutic aspects of cooking and Saturday morning pancake rituals Key quote: "Cooking has been very therapeutic... by seven 30 we're making pancakes." [00:33:47] - Managing Parental Exhaustion How fatigue affects parenting and the importance of self-care Key quote: "I have to be my best self for him. If I'm not my best self, if I'm running on empty, I have nothing to give." On June 17th, I’m hosting a free, live workshop, Become a Better Leader By Becoming a Better Dad, for fathers who are tired of living a divided life. We’ll explore how “Default Dad” shows up when you’re tired, overloaded, or distracted, and how those same patterns affect your leadership at home and at work. Register here: https://www.ambitiousdads.com/better-dad-better-leader Sign Up for the Ambitious Dads Newsletter: https://www.ambitiousdads.com Connect with Jeff Hittner: https://jeffhittner.com Subscribe on: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ambitious-dads/id1815863328 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4xCHG30Ms9wcGRJmDqHcW8?si=46654ba2a0654099 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AmbitiousDads

    44분

  5. 5월 21일

    When Life Hits Hard: Navigating Job Loss, Entrepreneurship, and Emotional Regulation as a Dad: Tony Berardo

    Tony Berardo, a full-time content creator and father to a 2.5-year-old daughter, opens up about the raw realities of modern fatherhood when his wife unexpectedly gets laid off after 10 years with her company. This honest conversation explores the emotional weight of being the sole provider, learning to regulate emotions alongside your toddler, and the constant tension between building a business and being present for your family. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: [00:01:20] - The Weight of Sudden Job Loss Tony's wife gets laid off after 10 years with a multi-billion dollar company Key quote: "Nothing is guaranteed. Even if you're at a big corporation where she thought she was going to retire, and now she just got laid off for no reason." [00:03:33] - The Entrepreneur Dad's Dilemma Balancing work-from-home entrepreneurship with wanting to be present for his daughter Key quote: "I want to work hard and support the family, but I also just want to be with my kid. So that's the struggle." [00:05:32] - Breaking Down Emotional Walls Discussion about men's tendency to suppress emotions and the importance of communication in marriage Key quote: "We put up a wall and we try to be tough and strong for everybody, but mentally we're struggling." [00:09:45] - The "Other Room" Strategy Tony's method for self-regulating before speaking to his wife during stressful times Key quote: "I'm going to go to the other room where she's not in and say it out loud and see if it makes sense." [00:16:46] - The "One Day" Realization Prioritizing play time with his daughter over work demands Key quote: "One day your kid's not going to ask you to play with them. So that hurts if you say, 'Hey, sweetie, 10 more minutes.'" [00:19:16] - Learning Emotional Regulation Through Fatherhood How becoming a girl dad forced Tony to develop patience and emotional intelligence Key quote: "I realized how s****y I am at self-regulating. I realized how angry I can get." [00:23:50] - Teaching Emotional Regulation Together Practicing breathing exercises and emotional regulation with his daughter Key quote: "Kids never listen to what you say, but they're always going to do what you do." [00:27:10] - The Mirror Moment Realizing his daughter was copying his behavior with their dog Key quote: "She said, 'Oliver, enough!' And I was like, do I say that a lot?" [00:32:25] - Embracing Different Interests The importance of letting children develop their own hobbies rather than forcing parental interests Key quote: "I want their hobbies and things that they like to be different than mine." [00:37:43] - The Dad Connection Gap Challenges men face in opening up to other fathers about parenting struggles Key quote: "It's one of those isolating things I think that men just have to get over." [00:39:52] - The Blowout Story A humorous tale of an epic diaper disaster at a thrift store Key quote: "If the wife says pack a diaper bag, just do it, dude." On June 17th, I’m hosting a free, live workshop, Become a Better Leader By Becoming a Better Dad, for fathers who are tired of living a divided life. We’ll explore how “Default Dad” shows up when you’re tired, overloaded, or distracted, and how those same patterns affect your leadership at home and at work. Register here: https://www.ambitiousdads.com/better-dad-better-leader Sign Up for the Ambitious Dads Newsletter: https://www.ambitiousdads.com Connect with Jeff Hittner: https://jeffhittner.com Subscribe on: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ambitious-dads/id1815863328 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4xCHG30Ms9wcGRJmDqHcW8?si=46654ba2a0654099 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AmbitiousDads

    43분

  6. 5월 20일

    From Absent Father to Present Dad: Building Emotional Intelligence While Growing a Business: Edward Rivera

    Edward Rivera shares his powerful journey of breaking generational cycles, building emotional regulation skills, and creating the family presence he never had growing up. This conversation dives deep into practical strategies for managing anger, communicating vulnerably with children, and balancing entrepreneurship with intentional fatherhood. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:[00:02:44] - Intentional Business Growth for Family Presence Edward explains how he structured his 10-year business journey to avoid becoming an absent fatherKey quote: "I didn't want to be that guy 20 years deep, right? Didn't know his kids and stuff."[00:04:59] - Breaking Generational Cycles Discussion of Edward's relationship with his absent father and commitment to being presentKey quote: "I always told myself, when I have a family and kids, I'm going to do my best to try to be there as much as possible."[00:07:22] - Managing Inherited Anger Triggers Edward shares how he catches himself in moments of road rage and family protection instinctsKey quote: "I'll have this inner dialogue right in the moment too. I was like, all right, calm down. It's not big deal."[00:08:54] - Early Therapy and Self-Regulation Skills Childhood therapy experience that taught breathing techniques and emotional regulationKey quote: "She was like, you, you're growing up too fast. Try to be a kid. Just do kid things."[00:12:09] - The Relationship Turning Point Edward's realization during an argument with his wife that led to years of communication workKey quote: "I remember she started crying and I was like, holy crap. I felt like shit. You know what I mean? I'm like, what am I doing?"[00:15:02] - The Coffee Bean Philosophy Explanation of how Edward approaches every interaction with positivity and serviceKey quote: "Every environment you go into, every person you have interaction with, try to spread positivity, love, try to serve others."[00:19:46] - Emotional Regulation Strategies Edward's practical approach to managing bad moods and protecting family from negative energyKey quote: "I've even texted my team before, Hey, I'm in a bad mood. I'm going to be no good to anybody right now."[00:20:52] - Teaching Emotional Intelligence to Children How Edward and his wife model vulnerability and emotional processing for their kidsKey quote: "We try to be as open, as transparent as we can with the kids at a safe level, not trying to stress them out and trauma dump on 'em."[00:25:35] - Homeschooling Decision and Partnership The family's choice to homeschool and how Edward supports his wife's educational leadershipKey quote: "I feel so blessed now to finally get to this point where I'll be able to help sometimes."[00:32:57] - The Power of Vulnerable Male Friendships Edward emphasizes the importance of having men to talk to about struggles and mistakesKey quote: "The biggest thing, again, man, is finding other men who are willing to talk about these things and being vulnerable." On June 17th, I’m hosting a free, live workshop, Become a Better Leader By Becoming a Better Dad, for fathers who are tired of living a divided life. We’ll explore how “Default Dad” shows up when you’re tired, overloaded, or distracted, and how those same patterns affect your leadership at home and at work. Register here: https://www.ambitiousdads.com/better-dad-better-leader Sign Up for the Ambitious Dads Newsletter: https://www.ambitiousdads.com Connect with Jeff Hittner: https://jeffhittner.com Subscribe on: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ambitious-dads/id1815863328 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4xCHG30Ms9wcGRJmDqHcW8?si=46654ba2a0654099 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AmbitiousDads

    37분

  7. 4월 26일

    From Hollywood to Humble Parenting: Randy Spelling on Raising Teenage Daughters with Curiosity and Grace

    Former actor Randy Spelling opens up about the realities of parenting two teenage daughters while navigating his own transformation from addiction to authentic fatherhood. In this honest conversation, Randy shares practical wisdom on listening versus solving, embracing failure as a teaching tool, and how his past mistakes became the foundation for deeper connections with his kids. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: [00:01:27] - Updating Your Vision of Your Kids Randy discusses the challenge of relating to daughters as they grow and changeKey quote: "There are still parts of her brain that are not online yet. There are still synaptic connections that physiologically are not there putting things together."[00:03:35] - Listening vs. Solving: The Dad Dilemma Explores how men's natural problem-solving instincts can interfere with emotional connectionKey quote: "Get really curious about the being in front of you... How can I see them and meet them where they're at?"[00:07:53] - Managing Morning Moods Without Taking It Personally Randy shares how he handles his daughter's grumpiness by changing his own energy firstKey quote: "This has nothing to do with you. Just get curious or just be there. Just hold space."[00:10:28] - Sharing Your Past Mistakes with Kids Discussion on age-appropriate honesty about personal struggles and addictionKey quote: "I had to trust that my relationship was strong enough and close enough that they see me now I can share my past."[00:19:27] - Encouraging Failure as a Learning Tool How to reframe failure as experimentation and growth opportunitiesKey quote: "Failures are catalysts... you have to try something and have it not work out to know what you need to change."[00:22:18] - The Shame Cycle of Parental Mistakes Randy shares personal examples of everyday mistakes and internal shame dialogueKey quote: "You made a mistake. You did the best that you could... This says nothing about your character."[00:34:19] - Co-Parenting Through Different Perspectives Navigating different parenting styles and finding middle ground through shared valuesKey quote: "The sweet spot is where can you agree and come to the middle based off of values?" KEY TAKEAWAYS: Curiosity and genuine listening are more powerful than trying to solve every problem your kids present.Age-appropriate honesty about your past mistakes can strengthen rather than weaken your relationship with your children.Encouraging failure and reframing it as learning helps build resilience in kids.Managing your own emotional state directly impacts your children's energy and responses.Co-parenting works best when you focus on shared values rather than rigid rules.Self-compassion modeling teaches children how to treat themselves when they make mistakes. On June 17th, I’m hosting a free, live workshop, Become a Better Leader By Becoming a Better Dad, for fathers who are tired of living a divided life. We’ll explore how “Default Dad” shows up when you’re tired, overloaded, or distracted, and how those same patterns affect your leadership at home and at work. Register here: https://www.ambitiousdads.com/better-dad-better-leader Sign Up for the Ambitious Dads Newsletter: https://www.ambitiousdads.com Connect with Jeff Hittner: https://jeffhittner.com Subscribe on: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ambitious-dads/id1815863328 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4xCHG30Ms9wcGRJmDqHcW8?si=46654ba2a0654099 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AmbitiousDads

    45분

  8. 4월 26일

    Building Legacy Through Intentional Fatherhood with Brandon Harrison

    Brandon Harrison, CEO and father of three, shares his journey of intentional parenting after losing his father at 63. From managing three kids four years apart to taking solo cruises for self-care, Brandon offers honest insights on emotional regulation, mentorship, and building a lasting legacy as a father. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: [00:02:06] - Managing Three Different Personalities Discussion on parenting three children who are four years apart with completely different needsKey quote: "My big word for myself is intentionality. I'm really focused on acknowledging their differences and really focusing on that."[00:04:28] - Individual Time with Each Child Brandon explains his approach to one-on-one time, including zoo dates with his daughter and community walks with his middle sonKey quote: "I don't just say, okay, everybody, let's go to the zoo, because our oldest son doesn't like that anymore."[00:09:37] - Self-Care and Solo Retreats How Brandon and his wife prioritize individual time off, including solo cruises and personal activitiesKey quote: "I'm going on two solo cruises this year. My wife and I just started that a few years ago and we realized that we both have a lot going on."[00:17:39] - Impact of Losing His Father Brandon shares how his father's sudden death at 63 transformed his approach to fatherhoodKey quote: "That really changed my thinking of fatherhood, of like, okay, I need to make sure that I'm learning from older fathers, but I'm so intentional with my kids because I never know how long I have."[00:22:03] - Breaking Generational Patterns Discussion on helping other fathers overcome father wounds and develop emotional vulnerabilityKey quote: "You've got to force yourself to express to your spouse what you're actually feeling."[00:28:28] - Learning Emotional Regulation as a Young Father Brandon's honest account of becoming a father at 22 and learning to manage emotions through parentingKey quote: "I'm still growing into being better at that. Honestly, I have not mastered that part of my emotions."[00:35:36] - Current Fatherhood Concerns What keeps Brandon up at night: friend influences, college preparation, and preparing kids for an uncertain futureKey quote: "I only have two more years left with this oldest. And I'm like, I feel like I'm not as far along as I want to be with him."[00:39:15] - Legacy Over Money Brandon's reflection on what kind of legacy he wants to leave as a father beyond financial provisionKey quote: "I really want to leave a legacy for my children, not just money... really what you leave in them as people." KEY TAKEAWAYS: Intentionality is the key difference between good and great fatherhood - actively adapting to each child's unique needs and developmental stage.Self-care isn't selfish - both parents need individual time to recharge and maintain their identity outside of parenting.Vulnerability and honest conversations with other fathers create stronger support networks and better parenting outcomes.Losing a parent young can transform your approach to fatherhood, emphasizing presence over just provision.Legacy is about the values and character you instill in your children, not just the financial security you provide. On June 17th, I’m hosting a free, live workshop, Become a Better Leader By Becoming a Better Dad, for fathers who are tired of living a divided life. We’ll explore how “Default Dad” shows up when you’re tired, overloaded, or distracted, and how those same patterns affect your leadership at home and at work. Register here: https://www.ambitiousdads.com/better-dad-better-leader Sign Up for the Ambitious Dads Newsletter: https://www.ambitiousdads.com Connect with Jeff Hittner: https://jeffhittner.com Subscribe on: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ambitious-dads/id1815863328 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4xCHG30Ms9wcGRJmDqHcW8?si=46654ba2a0654099 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AmbitiousDads

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Fatherhood cracked me open in ways I never expected — and showed me how unprepared most of us are for the emotional work it demands. After learning I couldn’t be a biological father, I wrestled early with the fear that I might screw up my kids before they even existed — a feeling every dad, in one way or another, eventually comes to know. The Ambitious Dads Podcast is where we stop winging it and start talking — about balancing endless competing priorities like work, kids, partners (sex — yeah, right!), self-care, and finances; about the emotions that hit daily — guilt, stress, fear, fatigue, love — and about the quiet doubts that keep us up at night. We’ll get vulnerable. We’ll get honest. And yes, we’ll end every episode with a ridiculous poop story, because if fatherhood teaches you anything, it’s how to laugh while cleaning up disasters. Ranked in the Top 10% of all podcasts globally. Hosted by Jeff Hittner. Email Jeff with ideas for future episodes: jwhittner@gmail.com

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  • 제작진
    Jeff Hittner
  • 방송 연도
    2025년 - 2026년
  • 에피소드
    37
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    무삭제판
  • 저작권
    © 2026 Jeff Hittner
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    Ambitious Dads