Dadicated Joe

Joe Carr
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There's no manual for becoming a dad—but there should be. Dadicated Joe is a new dad's guide to navigating the wild ride of early fatherhood. From the moment you hear "we're pregnant" through those sleepless, life-altering early months, host Joe Carr (dad, husband, and co-founder of Serenity Kids) brings real talk, helpful tips, and shared experiences to the mic. This journey can be overwhelming—you shouldn't have to do it alone. New episodes every Tuesday.

  1. 5D AGO

    38. 4 Reasons Our Kids Drive Us Crazy and Why Parenting Feels So Hard

    Parenting feels hardest on the days when you are already running on empty. I used to think my daughter was just being difficult. Something as small as her spilling a drink could send me over the edge. What I eventually realized was that a lot of what was driving me crazy had nothing to do with her and everything to do with what was being reflected back to me. In this episode, I break down the four reasons our kids push us the most and why those moments usually hit when we are stressed, overwhelmed, or emotionally tapped out. We talk about how kids mirror our emotional state, how the environments we create shape their behavior, and how our own triggers and unresolved childhood stuff quietly show up in our parenting. This is not about blaming yourself or trying to be a perfect parent. It is about learning how to regulate your reactions so parenting does not feel so hard all the time. 👇 In this episode, we explore: Why do kids act out more when parents are exhausted or stressed?  How do children mirror their parents' emotional state?  What parenting triggers actually come from our own childhood?  How can emotional regulation change your child's behavior?  Why does parenting feel so hard even when you are doing everything right? Previous DadicatedJoe Episodes to Go Deeper on this Topic: If this idea of reparenting yourself resonates, listen to the DadicatedJoe episode on Reparenting Yourself While Parenting Your Kids, where I go deeper into how inner child work changes the way we show up as parents.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gXatbr_sOa0&list=PLV-0dTh77R_nI1i3WZ7kYeagM51WeC2-h&index=5  I also reference a previous DadicatedJoe episode on Fatherhood Nearly Broke Me—But Here's What Saved Me, where I talk more about breaking generational patterns and using past experiences to become more intentional parents. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tkhwndKnVhc&list=PLV-0dTh77R_nI1i3WZ7kYeagM51WeC2-h&index=44  👉 Get 15% off your first Serenity Kids order with code: DADICATED15 https://myserenitykids.com/ Being Dadicated isn't about having all the answers. It's about showing up. It's about committing to the kind of dad—and man—you want to be, even when it's hard. Especially when it's hard. Joe Carr is a dad to Della, husband to Serenity, co-founder of Serenity Kids baby food, and the voice behind Dadicated Joe. Follow Joe Carr on social media  Instagram: @dadicatedjoe  TikTok: @dadicatedjoe  YouTube @dadicatedjoe

    12 min

  2. JAN 26

    37. The Dad Drift: Why Most Men Keep Failing at Home with Larry Hagner of the Dad Edge

    Survival mode, self-sacrifice, and avoidance are not strengths. They are the drift. Fatherhood doesn't fall apart all at once, it erodes quietly. You keep showing up, you keep providing, you keep telling yourself this is just a season, and then one day you realize you're exhausted, disconnected, and not totally sure how you got here. In this episode, I sit down with Larry Hagner, host of the Dad Edge Podcast, one of the original and most listened-to dad podcasts in the world. Larry calls this slow erosion the Dad Drift. It's what happens when survival mode becomes normal, when self-sacrifice replaces emotional presence, and when your marriage and parenting start to feel transactional instead of connected. We talk honestly about emotional leadership and why anger is almost never the real issue. We unpack why white-knuckling your way through fatherhood can actually push your family further away, how validating emotions changes everything at home, and why so many marriages quietly slip into roommate mode even when both people care. Larry shares what it looks like to catch yourself in the drift, own it, and lead differently without pretending you've got it all figured out. 👇 In this episode, we explore: Why do so many dads feel burnt out, even when life looks good on paper? What is the Dad Drift, and how does it sneak into marriage and parenting? Why anger is usually a signal, not the real problem How emotional leadership creates safety and connection at home What it actually means to lead your family without white-knuckling it Larry Hagner is the founder of The Dad Edge—an organization dedicated to equipping men with the tools and community they need to thrive as husbands, fathers, and leaders - and the host of the globally recognized Dad Edge Podcast, which has surpassed 40 million downloads. With over 1,000 interviews to date, Larry has welcomed an impressive range of guests including Matthew McConaughey, Jon Bernthal, Kirk Cameron, Mike Rowe, Chris Daughtry, Sean Patrick Flanery, Greg Olsen, Bear Rinehart, Nikki Sixx, and many more Follow Larry on Instagram: @thedadedge   https://www.instagram.com/thedadedge/ Listen to The Dad Edge Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/ge/podcast/the-dad-edge-podcast/id986223478  👉 Get 15% off your first Serenity Kids order with code: DADICATED15 https://myserenitykids.com/ Being Dadicated isn't about having all the answers. It's about showing up. It's about committing to the kind of dad—and man—you want to be, even when it's hard. Especially when it's hard. Joe Carr is a dad to Della, husband to Serenity, co-founder of Serenity Kids baby food, and the voice behind Dadicated Joe. Follow Joe Carr on social media  Instagram: @dadicatedjoe  TikTok: @dadicatedjoe  YouTube @dadicatedjoe

    1h 6m

  3. JAN 19

    36. Dad's Role in Breastfeeding: How to Support Without Making it Worse

    Moms spend between 400 and 650 hours breastfeeding in the first six months alone. When my wife, Serenity, started breastfeeding our daughter, I had no idea how hard it actually was. How many things can go wrong? I've always wanted to be an involved father, but like a lot of men, I assumed breastfeeding was mostly her thing and that my role in it would be minimal. Watching her deal with pain, latch issues, and the emotional weight of it all was eye-opening. I was involved in every other part of our daughter's life, so why would feeding her be any different? Breastfeeding turned out to be a team sport, and my role mattered more than I realized. In this episode, I share what Serenity and I learned during our breastfeeding journey, the mistakes I made as a dad, and what actually helped us move through it with more calm, confidence, and connection. I go over lactation consultants, pumping, tongue and lip ties, myths around low supply, and why avoiding early formula matters more than most people realize. This isn't about perfection or blame. It's about showing up with intention and protecting your partner's confidence during one of the most vulnerable seasons of parenthood. 👇 In this episode, we explore: What is and isn't normal about breastfeeding  What dads might get wrong when trying to support breastfeeding How dads can help without micromanaging or checking out What breastfeeding really demands from moms When dads should step in and when to step back When to hire a lactation consultant or other professional  Why to avoid "topping off" with formula How to protect your partner's confidence in the early months Get 15% Off IQ Bars: https://www.eatiqbar.com/DADICATED15  👉 Get 15% off your first Serenity Kids order with code: DADICATED15 https://myserenitykids.com/  Being Dadicated isn't about having all the answers. It's about showing up. It's about committing to the kind of dad—and man—you want to be, even when it's hard. Especially when it's hard. Joe Carr is a dad to Della, husband to Serenity, co-founder of Serenity Kids baby food, and the voice behind Dadicated Joe. Follow Joe Carr on social media  Instagram: @dadicatedjoe  TikTok: @dadicatedjoe  YouTube @dadicatedjoe

    30 min

  4. JAN 5

    35. Ben Greenfield on Forming Fitness Forward Families

    ​​​​Fatherhood starts way before the delivery room, but most dads don't realize it until the stakes get high. Sometimes conception may feel like luck, pregnancy like something mom handles, and birth like the starting line. Then we wonder why we feel behind once the baby is here. In this episode, I sit down with Ben Greenfield, a health consultant, New York Times bestselling author of Boundless and Boundless Parenting, and a dad to 17-year-old twin boys. Ben shares the framework he lives by: optimize the dad first, then design the family system around what you actually value. We talk fertility and preconception health, fitness and biohacking, pregnancy preparation, what happened when their home birth plan turned into a hospital C-section, and how Ben approaches discipline, recovery, and building a family culture without damaging trust.  This conversation made fatherhood feel less like guesswork and more like something you can lead with intention. If you want a snack that actually supports focus and steady energy. Get 15% Off IQBAR: https://www.eatiqbar.com/DADICATED15  If this conversation was helpful, you might also like: Baby Biohackers: Dave Asprey on Optimizing Pregnancy & Parenting https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JgCk7FklL3M&list=PLV-0dTh77R_nI1i3WZ7kYeagM51WeC2-h&index=17  Resources mentioned Boundless Parenting by Ben Greenfield: https://www.amazon.com/Boundless-Parenting-Tactics-Habits-Parents/dp/0999722778 Boundless by Ben Greenfield https://www.amazon.com/Boundless-Upgrade-Brain-Optimize-Aging/dp/1628603976 Boundless Life podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/boundless-life/id283908977 Follow Ben on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bengreenfieldfitness/  Being Dadicated isn't about having all the answers. It's about showing up. It's about committing to the kind of dad—and man—you want to be, even when it's hard. Especially when it's hard. Joe Carr is a dad to Della, husband to Serenity, co-founder of Serenity Kids baby food, and the voice behind Dadicated Joe. Follow Joe Carr on social media  Instagram: @dadicatedjoe  TikTok: @dadicatedjoe  YouTube @dadicatedjoe

    1h 5m

  5. 12/29/2025

    34. How I Stopped Yelling to My Kid: Reparenting Ourselves While Parenting Our Children

    It's been said we're the first generation reparenting ourselves at the same time we're parenting our kids. Becoming a dad didn't just change my schedule. It exposed parts of me I didn't know were still running the show. A wounded inner child is desperately in need of a loving parent. My parents did their absolute best, but just didn't have the tools and skills we have today to allow for feelings and set healthy boundaries without shame. I discovered it isn't just my child who needs that support, but my inner child needs it as well!  I found myself getting triggered by my child or wife. Disproportionately angry about things that didn't make sense. Hearing a tone in my voice that sounded familiar in a way I didn't like. The moments where I caught myself saying things my parents said, that I swore I never would. In this episode, I talk honestly about how I am noticing and using these moments to choose something different. I outline how my wife and I are actively reparenting ourselves, healing our childhood wounds, in the midst of parenting a child and running a business. I share personal examples of how I'm learning to interrupt my triggers, heal the past trauma, and develop a new and exciting relationship with my inner child.  Turns out, my daughter loves playing with "little Joey". My wife loves how he receives her love. And he is the source of my fun, joy, gratitude and fulfillment! So instead of sacrificing myself like my parents thought they were supposed to, I'm learning that I'm actually a better dad and husband when I prioritize my inner child's needs!  This conversation is for dads who want to be present but feel caught off guard by their own responses. It's for parents realizing that doing the inner work is part of showing up well for their kids. Parenting yourself first isn't selfish. It's how cycles get broken, and trust gets built at home. 👇 In this episode, we explore: How do dads recognize when they are parenting from old conditioning? What does reparenting ourselves look like in everyday moments? How can we pause instead of reacting when emotions spike? What does repair actually look like after you mess up? How do we permanently heal our past childhood traumas?  How can we develop an active relationship with our inner child while parenting and working?  If this episode hit close to home, watch next: Fatherhood Nearly Broke Me — But Here's What Saved Me https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tkhwndKnVhc&list=PLV-0dTh77R_nI1i3WZ7kYeagM51WeC2-h&index=37  👉 Get 15% off your first Serenity Kids order with code: DADICATED15 https://myserenitykids.com/ Being Dadicated isn't about having all the answers. It's about showing up. It's about committing to the kind of dad—and man—you want to be, even when it's hard. Especially when it's hard. Joe Carr is a dad to Della, husband to Serenity, co-founder of Serenity Kids baby food, and the voice behind Dadicated Joe. Follow Joe Carr on social media  Instagram: @dadicatedjoe  TikTok: @dadicatedjoe  YouTube @dadicatedjoe

    18 min

  6. 12/22/2025

    33. Can a Robot Put My Baby to Sleep? Lewis Krell on the SNOO by Dr. Harvey Karp

    It is largely just accepted that new parents don't sleep for a year. But does it have to be that way!? Sleep deprivation does more than make us tired. It messes with our heads, our patience, our relationships, and our general sanity. When I became a dad, I accepted exhaustion as part of the deal. I assumed this was just how newborn life worked and that struggling through it was normal. Dr. Harvey Karp, a child sleep expert and the author of Happiest Baby on the Block, decided to question this assumption. He asked, why has baby sleep barely improved in decades? He then developed a safe, scientifically backed technology to help, that when utilized correctly is now getting newborns up to two extra hours of uninterrupted sleep a night! Today's guest is Lewis Krell, a dad of two and part of the team at Happiest Baby, the company behind Dr. Harvey Karp's SNOO, a smart bassinet. We talk about the sleep mistakes parents make without realizing it, what safety actually looks like when it comes to newborn sleep, and how the SNOO was designed to reduce risk while helping parents get longer stretches of rest. We get into the science, the data, and the concerns parents actually have — including EMFs, sleep crutches, weaning, routines, and what role dads need to play if they want to avoid burnout. This conversation helped me rethink what "normal" newborn sleep should look like. It's not about hacking your baby or chasing perfection. It's about safety, support, and giving parents a fighting chance to rest, think clearly, and show up better for their families. 👇 In this episode, we explore: Why are new parents so exhausted during the newborn stage What sleep mistakes quietly ruin a baby's sleep How does the SNOO improve baby sleep and safety Is sleep training necessary for newborns How can dads actively support better sleep at home Might the SNOO be a worthwhile investment for you to buy or rent If you want to learn more about the SNOO and the research behind the Happiest Baby: https://happiestbaby.sjv.io/zxWxqx  The Happiest Baby on the Block Other Episodes you might like: 12 Sleep Tips Every New Parent Should Know https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iL0hcb8qKdI    About Lewis Krell  Lewis Krell is the Head of Partnerships for Happiest Baby (the makers of SNOO). Lewis is the leader of the SNOO Employee Benefit Program, which works with top corporations like JP Morgan, Google, and the NFL to bring the gift of better sleep, mental wellness, and physical health to their new parent employees.  Lewis is a 2x SNOO Dad, a reformed finance bro, a marginally entertaining writer, and has now been leading sales and partnerships efforts for cutting-edge technology companies for over a decade.  LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lewis-krell/   IG -  @krelllewis https://www.instagram.com/krelllewis/?hl=en

    1h 14m

  7. 12/15/2025

    32. Moms Don't Get Holidays Unless...

    The workload of the holidays hits moms everywhere. Whether consciously or unconsciously, they take on the lion's share of the planning, the meals, the gifts, the travel, the traditions, the emotional labor — all while I stayed focused on logistics. And then rather than share in the fun and excitement the holidays are supposed to be about, they can end up stressed out, resentful, and just wanting it to be over.  This is what happened with us, and my wife helped me learn how I could change it. I discovered that as a man, I just wasn't taught how to see the invisible work happening, and then was confused and angry about her stress and resentment "ruining" the holidays. I was always helping. I believed I was doing my part. But she was carrying everything behind the scenes, even doing things none of us even really wanted her to do. She wasn't getting a break, and all we really wanted was to spend fun, restful time with her.  In this episode, I walk through the step-by-step holiday playbook that changed everything for our family. We get into how to plan the season together, why simplifying meals matters, how the Fair Play system of household management can end duplication and confusion, and why clear agreements help your partner feel supported instead of overwhelmed. I also share what finally shifted my mindset as a dad — from "I'll jump in where needed" to actually owning parts of the holiday, so my wife could breathe. It's not about getting it perfect. It's about presence, partnership, and the small decisions that make the holidays calmer, happier, and more meaningful for everyone. 👇 In this episode, we explore: • How can dads help moms enjoy the holidays by reducing the mental load? • What is the step-by-step process for planning a stress-free season together? • How does the Fair Play system actually work during the holidays? • What helps moms feel supported, appreciated, and able to enjoy the season? • How can dads prevent resentment, overwhelm, and last-minute chaos? The Fair Play Deck: A Couple's Conversation Deck:  https://amzn.to/44iV3Zv  The Fair Play Book: https://amzn.to/4ltfKsm  👉 Get 15% off your first Serenity Kids order with code: DADICATED15 https://myserenitykids.com/  Being Dadicated isn't about having all the answers. It's about showing up. It's about committing to the kind of dad—and man—you want to be, even when it's hard. Especially when it's hard. Joe Carr is a dad to Della, husband to Serenity, co-founder of Serenity Kids baby food, and the voice behind Dadicated Joe. Follow Joe Carr on social media  Instagram: @dadicatedjoe  TikTok: @dadicatedjoe  YouTube @dadicatedjoe

    14 min

  8. 12/08/2025

    31. What Schools Get Wrong and How Holistic Education is the Answer with Michael Carberry

    The school system really messed me up. I would not fit into the standardized box they try to jam kids into, and was deeply wounded by them trying to hammer me into it. This left me passionate about changing the way we treat kids. I tried to create my own school for Della, but it was VERY HARD. So I was so lucky to find the Whole Life Learning Center, founded by Micheal Carberry for his two boys, now ages 8 and 10. In this episode, Micheal explains how kids learn best when their nervous system feels calm and supported, yet schools rarely center around emotional safety. He expands on what education can look like when connection, curiosity, and developmental readiness come first.  Michael's holistic model replaces grades with seasonal narrative reviews that actually matter. He gives us a clearer framework on what to look for in a school and how to support learning at home. When feedback focuses on social-emotional growth instead of comparison, kids feel safe enough to explore and confident enough to thrive. 👇 In this episode, we explore: • How do you know if your child's school supports emotional safety? • What happens when kids learn without grades or competition? • How can parents build intrinsic motivation instead of pressure? • What does developmentally aligned reading readiness actually look like? • How does restorative discipline help kids learn accountability? Listen to Part I: 30. How to Choose the Right School with Michael Carberry: https://open.spotify.com/episode/75Q4d4eYH4Soy6SqRYAUWI?si=NTzUFGAEQsOQIonGUXXbmA  👉 Get 15% off your first Serenity Kids order with code: DADICATED15 https://myserenitykids.com/ Being Dadicated isn't about having all the answers. It's about showing up. It's about committing to the kind of dad—and man—you want to be, even when it's hard. Especially when it's hard. Joe Carr is a dad to Della, husband to Serenity, co-founder of Serenity Kids baby food, and the voice behind Dadicated Joe. Follow Joe Carr on social media  Instagram: @dadicatedjoe  TikTok: @dadicatedjoe  YouTube @dadicatedjoe Michael Carberry is the Founder of the Whole Life Learning Center in Austin, Texas. As an educational visionary and innovator, he has developed a holistic pedagogy focused on environmental sustainability, social justice, personal growth and empowerment. When he's not at the Whole Life Learning Center, Michael can be found spending quality time with his family, playing music, taking care of the animals, working out, or turning the compost.  Learn more about Whole Life Learning Center: https://www.wholelifelearningcenter.com/  Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wholelifelearning/

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There's no manual for becoming a dad—but there should be. Dadicated Joe is a new dad's guide to navigating the wild ride of early fatherhood. From the moment you hear "we're pregnant" through those sleepless, life-altering early months, host Joe Carr (dad, husband, and co-founder of Serenity Kids) brings real talk, helpful tips, and shared experiences to the mic. This journey can be overwhelming—you shouldn't have to do it alone. New episodes every Tuesday.

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  • Creator
    Joe Carr
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    38
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025
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