Deadbeat Dad by Design — Supporting fathers through the fight of their lives.

Rachel Kay
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Deadbeat Dad by Design examines how family court systems quietly incentivize conflict, financially punish involved fathers, and erode parent–child relationships over time. Hosted by a wife who witnessed the system firsthand, this podcast explores child support structures, litigation abuse, parental alienation, and the emotional toll on families. This podcast focuses on systemic patterns—not personal attacks or legal advice.

Episodes

  1. 5D AGO

    When Social Media is Used as a Weapon

    This episode doesn’t tiptoe. We’re calling out the parents who use social media to shame, manipulate, and publicly destroy the other parent—then call it “healing” or “speaking their truth.” Using social media as a weapon isn’t advocacy, it’s abuse, and kids pay the price. In Episode 4, we break down how this behavior fuels parental alienation, backfires in court, and leaves permanent damage long after the likes disappear.

    35 min

  2. FEB 3

    Parental Alienation & Gatekeeping

    This isn’t about “high conflict.” It’s about design. In Episode 3 of Deadbeat Dad by Design we expose how parental alienation and gatekeeping quietly destroy parent-child relationships while systems look the other way. From subtle manipulation to outright obstruction, we break down how it happens, why it’s tolerated, and who pays the price. This is the conversation many don’t want to have—but need to.

    21 min

  3. JAN 27

    When Fathers Finally Give Up

    This episode explores the moment fathers stop fighting—not because they don’t care, but because they’ve been worn down by conflict, false narratives, and a broken system. We challenge the idea of “abandonment” and talk honestly about the emotional breaking point no one wants to acknowledge. ⚠️ Listener discretion advised.

    40 min

  4. JAN 20

    Litigation Abuse is Legal

    When the legal system is used as a weapon instead of protection. This episode exposes how litigation abuse is not only tolerated—but often completely legal—and the devastating impact it has on families and in particular “deadbeat” dads.

    17 min

  5. TRAILER

    Trailer and Introduction

    Deadbeat Dad By Design challenges the label so many fathers are given after separation or divorce. This podcast exposes how family court systems, forced therapy, and institutional bias can alienate loving fathers from their children. Through lived experience, expert insight, and hard conversations, the show gives voice to dads who didn’t walk away — they were pushed out — and explores what actually helps heal families rather than break them apart.

    9 min

Trailer

Ratings & Reviews

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8 Ratings

About

Deadbeat Dad by Design examines how family court systems quietly incentivize conflict, financially punish involved fathers, and erode parent–child relationships over time. Hosted by a wife who witnessed the system firsthand, this podcast explores child support structures, litigation abuse, parental alienation, and the emotional toll on families. This podcast focuses on systemic patterns—not personal attacks or legal advice.

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