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. 2D AGO

    51. Why Dads Feel Unappreciated

    Feeling unappreciated as a dad? If you do a lot for your family and still feel invisible, this episode is going to challenge something you might not want to hear. I used to think feeling unappreciated meant the people around me weren't seeing how much I was carrying. What I had to face is that a lot of that pain wasn't about them at all — it was about self-sacrifice, resentment, and the story I was telling myself. In this episode, I unpack why so many dads feel unseen at home, why victim mentality is quietly killing joy in fatherhood, and what it actually looks like to show up from a full place instead of a depleted one. This is for dads who feel heavy, resentful, or stuck in blame — and want a fatherhood mindset built on pride, presence, and real ownership. In this episode: Why dads feel unappreciated even when they do a lot How self-sacrifice quietly turns into resentment Why victim mentality is the biggest threat to fatherhood What emotional responsibility actually looks like at home How ownership changes the way you lead, love, and show up Why serving your family should feel meaningful, not defeating If this episode hit close to home, listen next: How I Stopped Yelling to My Kid: Reparenting Ourselves While Parenting Our Children: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gXatbr_sOa0&list=PLV-0dTh77R_nI1i3WZ7kYeagM51WeC2-h&index=19 Become the King of Your House, and Your Wife's Nagging Will Cease: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zv9L_Bhz6bk&list=PLV-0dTh77R_nI1i3WZ7kYeagM51WeC2-h&index=4 How Fatherhood Forced Me To Heal My Childhood Trauma: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gnIKLRtL_50&list=PLV-0dTh77R_nI1i3WZ7kYeagM51WeC2-h&index=45  👉 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

    9 min

  2. APR 27

    50. The Pregnancy Fitness Mistake Most Women Make (And What Ben Greenfield Did Instead)

    Ben Greenfield's wife lifted and swam until six days before giving birth to twins. That's not the surprising part. The surprising part is what he says he'd change. A lot of dads want to help during pregnancy but still feel unsure about what actually matters. This conversation reminded me that support isn't always big or complicated — sometimes it looks like helping your partner stay steady, protected, and cared for while making smarter choices together. Talking with Ben Greenfield pushed me to think differently about pregnancy fitness, staying active until birth, and the father's role during pregnancy. We get into strength and mobility, why overtraining isn't the goal, and one thing Ben openly admits he'd do differently: international travel during pregnancy. If you're an expecting dad or parent trying to navigate a healthy pregnancy with real life still happening, this one is worth hearing. Inside this episode:  Ben Greenfield's approach to pregnancy fitness and mobility  Why staying active until birth may support recovery  Strength training during pregnancy without overdoing it  The travel during pregnancy risk Ben would rethink today  What dads can actually do to support pregnancy well  Why a dad's role during pregnancy is simpler than most think 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  👉 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  About Ben Greenfield Ben Greenfield is a health consultant, speaker, and New York Times bestselling author of a wide variety of books, including the popular titles Boundless, Boundless Parenting, Boundless Kitchen, Beyond Training, Fit Soul, Spiritual Disciplines Journal, Boundless Cookbook, and Endure.  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/

    5 min

  3. APR 20

    49. Fail Well at Fatherhood with SAAD Devon Neisen of Imperfect Dads

    Fatherhood has a 100% failure rate. There is just no way to do it perfectly. Fatherhood gets healthier when you stop chasing a rigid role and start paying attention to what your family actually needs from you.  Devon Neisen brings so much honesty to that. We talk about his role as a stay-at-home dad, masculinity, the pressure of providing for your family, emotional presence, and what it means to be useful in a family without forcing yourself into some old script that no longer fits. There is nothing soft about this conversation. It is practical, honest, and grounded in the real work of showing up. This one is for dads who feel the tension between identity and responsibility. It is for men who are rethinking success, marriage, work-life balance, and what being a good father really looks like when life does not follow the plan you expected. If you have ever wondered whether your value as a dad is bigger than your paycheck, this will hit home. Inside this episode Why so many dads tie their value to being the breadwinner What stay at home dad life can reveal about masculinity and fatherhood How provider pressure affects marriage, identity, and emotional presence Why adapting to your family matters more than chasing the perfect dad role The difference between looking useful and actually being needed at home How dads can rethink success, purpose, and showing up for their kids  👉 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 Devon Neisen  Devon is married with 3 kids and is a homemaker.  His side hustle is The Imperfect Dads Podcast!  Devon believes that all dads care deeply about their family but rarely have the space to discuss how it's going.  The podcast creates a chance for dads to tell the stories of everyday life that make them proud and exhausted all at the same moment.  When not making sure the family needs are taken care of, Devon is hosting episodes with musicians, authors, and every day dads to learn about their lives! (​​A 9 year old daughter, 7 year old daughter and 4 year old son!)  Socials: https://www.instagram.com/theimperfectdadspodcast/ https://www.tiktok.com/@theimperfectdadspodcast Biotree/llinks to podcast: https://bio.site/Theimperfectdadspodcast

    1h 5m

  4. APR 13

    48. How to Raise an Autistic Kid to Thrive

    If you're raising an autistic child or have an autistic person in your life, then this episode is for you!   I was diagnosed autistic at 22 — not as a child, and for a long time, I felt broken before I ever understood I was autistic. What made that harder was not just the challenges themselves, but the shame that came from constantly feeling like I was broken or made wrong. But my inhibition, fast mind, creative problem-solving abilities, and my hyper-focus were all part of my autism. They were my superpowers, not problems. This episode is about what changes when we stop treating autism like a problem to fix and start helping autistic kids understand themselves differently. I share what I wish every autism parent knew: the way you talk about autism at home either builds your child's confidence or fills them with shame. The world will already tell your autistic kid they're different. Your job is to make sure they never believe different means broken. If you are raising an autistic kid, supporting one, or trying to understand your own autism more deeply, this will help. Inside this episode Why autism is an identity — not a disease to be treated or a disorder to be fixed How to help your kid harness their autistic superpowers instead of managing their deficits The "second language" approach to ABA therapy that actually works without shaming Why stimming, hyper-focus, and sensitivity are strengths worth celebrating How to raise an autistic child who can self-advocate with pride Learn more and find autism resources, support, and community through the Autism Society of America: https://autismsociety.org/ Lots of helpful videos at www.autismhopealliance.com  Read more about my Autistic journey at www.aspiepower.com 👉 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

  5. APR 6

    47. Become the King of Your House and Nagging will Cease

    For years, I complained about my wife nagging me or criticizing me. What I finally saw was that I was acting like the house was hers, and I was just there to help. So when she gave me feedback it felt like it was coming from a boss instead of an equal.  This episode is about what changed when I stopped seeing myself as a guy trying to be fair and help my wife with her house, and started seeing the house as 100% my responsibility. That shift changed how I heard feedback, how I showed up in my marriage, and how much resentment I was creating without even realizing it. I talk about what it means to be the king of your house, not in a dominating way, but in a grounded, powerful way. I get into the Fair Play model, scorekeeping, victim mentality, and why a lot of relationship tension comes from men acting like they are subordinate instead of equal. If you are a dad trying to be more present, more powerful, and a better partner at home, its time for you to become king! Inside this episode • Why feedback at home can feel like criticism • The difference between helping and true ownership • How Fair Play exposes the invisible mental load • Why scorekeeping creates resentment in marriage • How victim mentality shows up in dads and kills marriages  • What it takes to become a fully equal partner at home Here are other important episodes that will help you become king: • The Fair Play episode This is the tool kit that teaches you the skills you need to be king of your house, and no longer rely on your wife to teach you or manage you.  End Your Wife's Resentment in 3 Steps - Dadicated Joe | Podcast on Spotify  • The keeping the spark alive after baby episode on how to strengthen your marriage after kids. Kings need to love on their Queen!   How to Keep the Spark Alive After Baby - Dadicated Joe | Podcast on Spotify• The healing your inner child episode so you can see how your past affects the way you show up now and become the King of your inner family https://open.spotify.com/episode/2FaI5VXJ5JmXgEKUHvUM92    • The childhood trauma and parenting episode so you can heal your old wounds and show up as a King instead of a wounded boy Above the Fold Equal partnership starts at home, and this shows dads how to stop helping and start owning their house and its needs 👉 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

    13 min

  6. APR 5

    51. Why Dads Feel Unappreciated

    Feeling unappreciated as a dad? If you do a lot for your family and still feel invisible, this episode is going to challenge something you might not want to hear. I used to think feeling unappreciated meant the people around me weren't seeing how much I was carrying. What I had to face is that a lot of that pain wasn't about them at all — it was about self-sacrifice, resentment, and the story I was telling myself. In this episode, I unpack why so many dads feel unseen at home, why victim mentality is quietly killing joy in fatherhood, and what it actually looks like to show up from a full place instead of a depleted one. This is for dads who feel heavy, resentful, or stuck in blame — and want a fatherhood mindset built on pride, presence, and real ownership. In this episode: Why dads feel unappreciated even when they do a lot How self-sacrifice quietly turns into resentment Why victim mentality is the biggest threat to fatherhood What emotional responsibility actually looks like at home How ownership changes the way you lead, love, and show up Why serving your family should feel meaningful, not defeating If this episode hit close to home, listen next: How I Stopped Yelling to My Kid: Reparenting Ourselves While Parenting Our Children: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gXatbr_sOa0&list=PLV-0dTh77R_nI1i3WZ7kYeagM51WeC2-h&index=19    Become the King of Your House, and Your Wife's Nagging Will Cease: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zv9L_Bhz6bk&list=PLV-0dTh77R_nI1i3WZ7kYeagM51WeC2-h&index=4   How Fatherhood Forced Me To Heal My Childhood Trauma: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gnIKLRtL_50&list=PLV-0dTh77R_nI1i3WZ7kYeagM51WeC2-h&index=45 👉 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

    9 min

  7. MAR 30

    46 The Mistake That Destroys Fathers ft. Kenneth Braswell

    Fatherhood isn't just about parenting. It's about the kind of man I become. In this DadicatedJoe episode with Kenneth Braswell, we explore a deeper idea that has challenged how I think about fatherhood. Kenneth argues that many efforts to "fix fatherhood" miss the real issue. The problem isn't that men don't know how to parent. It's that many men do not know how to be men. Most of us were never taught the life skills that help us become grounded, responsible, powerful men we were meant to be, and our children and partners need.  We talk about growing up without a father, the patterns that lead men to disengage from their families, and why treating dads like boys often pushes them further away. We discuss how fatherhood is as much a community issue as it is a personal issue, so we can stop blaming men for not knowing how to be great husbands and fathers and instead build a society that encourages and supports men to become their best self. Kenneth also challenges one of the most common stereotypes about Black fathers and shares research showing that African American dads are often among the most engaged in day-to-day parenting. 👉 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 About Kenneth Braswell Kenneth Braswell is the CEO of Fathers Incorporated and Director of the National Responsible Fatherhood Clearinghouse. He's touched millions of dads in over three and a half decades of national leadership, he has delivered more than 900 speaking and training engagements across 34 states and five countries, reaching over one million individuals. His work includes authoring books, hosting the I Am Dad Podcast, and leading innovative fatherhood campaigns. Honored by Oprah Winfrey on the OWN Network and recipient of the 2024 Leaphart Fatherhood Award from Morehouse College, Braswell is a powerful voice for Black fathers and families. He resides in Atlanta with his wife, Tracy, and their loving family. Website: https://fathersincorporated.com/ceo/ Listen to the I Am Dad Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i-am-dad/id1638594601  Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kennethbraswell/?hl=en

    1h 17m

  8. MAR 23

    45. When Natural Consequences Don't Work, Use Smart Discipline

    We try not to use punishment or reward as ways to motivate our child's actions because it diminishes their intrinsic motivation and harms the parent/child relationship. See my episode on how we use an evidence-based approach that utilizes natural consequences.  But there are times when natural consequences alone don't work. Like if she refuses to get in the car and I say, "OK, well then we're not going to the store." She says, "Fine, I don't wanna go to the store anyway." And then what? I don't want to yell, threaten, or bribe her, but I still need her to do the thing.  Enter, Smart Discipline. It quickly transformed those daily power struggles through a system that allows her to choose to comply and teach herself accountability from an early age. I teach you the basics in this episode, and there's a link to the book at the bottom.  I also discuss the emotional side of discipline. Kids are still going to have feelings when they face consequences, and part of the job is holding space for those feelings while still maintaining the boundary. Key Topics Discussed • The Smart Discipline system for encouraging cooperation • How house agreements create clear expectations for kids • The X chart that lets children choose between compliance or a consequence • Why discipline works better when kids feel ownership of the decision • Supporting kids' emotions while still enforcing boundaries • Why calm delivery and consistency from parents matter Resources Mentioned Book: Smart Discipline: Fast, Lasting Solutions for Your Peace of Mind and Your Child's Self-Esteem https://www.amazon.com/dp/0066212391?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_KMHF53J6SAFYXWHZN0KM  Get a copy of our Smart Discipline Chart System:  https://docs.google.com/document/d/17UCfohJ9Wz32B8lFaziwf3Mv4mSfX1eU/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=108707302923123148655&rtpof=true&sd=true Watch: Why We Don't Punish or Reward Our Daughter? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TAF35tAQxh4&list=PLV-0dTh77R_nI1i3WZ7kYeagM51WeC2-h  Watch: The Parenting Mistake That Makes Tantrums Worse https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I7dE_MOlwXk&list=PLV-0dTh77R_nI1i3WZ7kYeagM51WeC2-h&index=28 👉 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

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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
    52
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2025
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    Dadicated Joe