That Dope Dad

Michael Hedgecock

That Dope Dad Podcast is a platform for fathers who are committed to growth — not just as parents, but as men. In a world where fatherhood is often reduced to stereotypes or surface-level advice, this podcast goes deeper. We explore the real work of being a present dad while navigating ambition, relationships, mental health, masculinity, identity, and purpose. Through raw conversations, practical insight, and powerful storytelling, we create space for honesty — the wins, the failures, the lessons, and the healing. We talk about breaking generational patterns, building emotionally secure families, leading with strength and vulnerability, and redefining what modern masculinity looks like. This isn’t about “having it all figured out.” It’s about showing up intentionally. It’s about growth over ego. It’s about becoming the kind of man your children are proud to call Dad. That’s what makes a dope dad.

  1. Ep. 15 - Lead From the Front w/ Jacob Smith

    6d ago

    Ep. 15 - Lead From the Front w/ Jacob Smith

    Jacob Smith shares his journey from a challenging childhood to becoming a successful leader, husband, and father, emphasizing the importance of family, fitness, and mindset in his life. The conversation covers topics related to parenting, nutrition, coping with loss, sobriety, fatherhood, personal growth, emotional challenges, coaching kids, and lessons from daughters. The speakers discuss their approach to parenting, the impact of nutrition on family dynamics, coping with the loss of a loved one, and the journey of sobriety. They also share insights into the emotional challenges of fatherhood, the experience of coaching kids, and the lessons learned from daughters. The conversation delves into the importance of setting standards for children, transitioning from work to dad mode, managing parental anxiety and stress, balancing ambition and presence, leadership at work and at home, discipline and parenting, staying connected as a couple, the impact of fatherhood, faith and family, and messages for the future. Takeaways Leadership and fulfillment go beyond successFamily and fitness play a crucial role in personal growth Parenting influences children's perception of nutrition and healthy habits.Coping with loss and sobriety can lead to personal growth and emotional resilience. Setting standards for children is crucialBalancing ambition and presence is a challenge for many fathers Chapters 00:00 Work and Leadership05:18 Fatherhood and Family Priorities11:16 Impact of Childhood on Parenting17:16 Siblings and Family Trauma23:12 Taking the First Step to Change29:20 Parenting and Nutrition42:38 Fatherhood and Personal Growth51:14 Coaching Kids and Lessons from Daughters59:00 Setting Standards for Children01:04:17 Parental Anxiety and Stress01:10:03 Leadership at Work and at Home01:18:44 The Impact of Fatherhood Jacob Smith: Follow: https://www.instagram.com/jacob.smith.fit/ Website: https://jacobsmithfit.com/ That Dope Dad IG: https://www.instagram.com/thatdopedad_podcast/ HOST: https://www.instagram.com/michael_hedgecock/

    1h 24m

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That Dope Dad Podcast is a platform for fathers who are committed to growth — not just as parents, but as men. In a world where fatherhood is often reduced to stereotypes or surface-level advice, this podcast goes deeper. We explore the real work of being a present dad while navigating ambition, relationships, mental health, masculinity, identity, and purpose. Through raw conversations, practical insight, and powerful storytelling, we create space for honesty — the wins, the failures, the lessons, and the healing. We talk about breaking generational patterns, building emotionally secure families, leading with strength and vulnerability, and redefining what modern masculinity looks like. This isn’t about “having it all figured out.” It’s about showing up intentionally. It’s about growth over ego. It’s about becoming the kind of man your children are proud to call Dad. That’s what makes a dope dad.

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