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. 3D AGO

    54. Dads Who Always Say Yes Are Slowly Destroying Their Marriage

    If this one resonated, go back and listen to the episode on why men feel unappreciated. It gets into the resentment that builds when we serve from sacrifice instead of joy, and it pairs directly with what I cover here.  Listen here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zv9L_Bhz6bk Also worth hearing: the Fair Play episode, where I break down how clearer roles at home help dads set better boundaries, protect their time, and show up with more presence. Listen here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AJ2KExQ-Y8Y&list=PLV-0dTh77R_nI1i3WZ7kYeagM51WeC2-h&index=47 Past Episode mentioned  If this episode resonated with you, go back and listen to the DadicatedJoe episode on why men feel unappreciated, where I get into the resentment that builds when we serve from sacrifice instead of joy. Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zv9L_Bhz6bk You can also check out the Fair Play episode to learn how clearer roles at home can help dads set better boundaries, protect self-care, and show up with more emotional presence. Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AJ2KExQ-Y8Y&list=PLV-0dTh77R_nI1i3WZ7kYeagM51WeC2-h&index=47  LINK TO BOOK OF BOUNDARIES https://a.co/d/0104YNM4 👉 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
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  3. MAY 18

    53. The Science of Motivating Kids, Managing Tantrums with Jenna Mazzillo

    Parents spend a lot of time trying to get their kids to change their behavior. I know I struggle a ton with how to do this in a way that teaches her long-term skills, and doesn't just manipulate her into bending to my will in the short run. The heavily researched science of "behavioral psychology" has the answer! Put simply, humans DO things because they WANT something.  I discovered that some of my strategies were actually rewarding the wrong behavior. Like I noticed my daughter Della will clean up a mess for my wife with no problem, but with me it can turn into a whole thing. And that made me wonder if the behavior keeps happening because, without meaning to, I'm giving it more attention than I realized. Jenna Mazzillo is a board-certified behavior analyst, mom of two, and the creator behind ABA Naturally. She brings real behavior science to a challenge I face constantly: how do we help our kids listen, cooperate, regulate, and learn without yelling, bribing, coddling, or sending them away? Plus the science also applies to how we motivate ourselves, our partners, or other adults!  What surprised me most in this conversation is that the problem often isn't what we do during a tantrum or moment of defiance — it's everything we do before it. Jenna breaks down why proactive connection, not in-the-moment reaction, is what actually changes behavior over time. And how to help us remember the goal isn't just to change a certain behavior. It's to teach a better skill. If you're a dad trying to stay connected while also holding the line, this one will hit home. It's for parents who want less reactivity, more confidence, and a clearer way to handle challenging behavior without swinging too harsh or too soft. Inside this episode: Why kids might repeat behavior that gets negative attention How punishment may stop behavior but never teach a skill Why over-validating can keep kids stuck in the loop How 10 minutes of proactive connection helps you hold boundaries with less guilt What behavior science teaches us about tantrums and motivation How to help kids listen without yelling, bribing, or disconnecting 👉 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 Jenna Mazzillo is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst, Special Education Teacher, and mama Follow her on Instagram: @abanaturally

    1h 12m

  4. MAY 10

    52. She Fought for Me When Everyone Else Gave Up | I Interview Mom on Mother's Day

    For this Mother's Day special, I sat down with my biggest fan, the woman who raised me — my mom, Jackie Carr, aka Nana — for a conversation about childhood, parenting, shame, unconditional love, and what it looks like when a kid who never fit the mold grows up to become a dad who's trying to do it better. My mom was in every parent conference. She heard the same words on repeat — bright, enthusiastic, but…. doesn't stay in his seat, can't pay attention, wants to do his own thing — and while the teachers saw those as problems, she saw something else. She could see I was different and fought for me to be tested even when schools pushed back. She held me back a grade when experts said it would hurt me. She wrote notes to teachers. She showed up. She invested heavily in my love for theatre and performing. And when other parents told her she was "enabling" me, she kept supporting me anyway. Then she listened to my podcast — and found out there was something she hadn't known. This episode is a rare, honest, multigenerational conversation about what it costs to raise a kid the system keeps flagging, what unconditional love actually looks like in practice, and how the things our parents did — and didn't do — shape the parents we become. In this episode: Why my mom fought back when schools refused to test me or label me The line between advocating for your kid and enabling them Why she stopped spanking — and why the research backed her up How a diagnosis changed the way I saw myself as a kid The shame I carried that she didn't know about until this podcast What unconditional love actually looked like in our house What she sees now watching me parent Della — and what she wishes she'd done differently How watching my parents' marriage made me commit to doing it differently 👉 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 1m

  5. MAY 4

    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

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 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

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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
    56
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2025
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    Dadicated Joe