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All Mom Does Podcast with Julie Lyles Carr - RAISING THEM WELL: Tired Dad with Jon Gustin (From the Archives)
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- KCMS Spirit 105.3
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- Jul 22, 2026
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Summary
Are moms tired? You bet! But they're not the only ones! In this encore episode in our summer series, Raising Them Well, we look at the other half of the parenting team who are also feeling the parenting pressure. Show Notes: https://bit.ly/4vb94o8 Key Topics: Dad fatigue and self-care The evolving role of dads in family life The importance of vulnerability and emotional support in fatherhood Sound Bites: "I'm tired from this parenting journey, not of it." "Vulnerability is someone else's freedom." "Perspective of time passing changes everything." Chapters: 00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction 00:47 Jon Shares His Parenting Journey 01:49 Balancing Busy Family Life and Fatigue 02:59 The Concept of the Tired Dad and Its Significance 03:50 Changing Family Dynamics and Dad Involvement 06:10 Mental Load and Postpartum Experiences 07:30 Communication and Vulnerability in Parenthood 09:05 The Power of Vulnerability and Emotional Support 11:03 Building Empathy and Shared Understanding 12:10 Recognizing Overstimulation and Self-Care 13:11 Accepting Chaos and Seasons of Parenting 14:33 Teamwork and Flexibility in Family Roles 16:22 The Shift to Emotional Provision in Fatherhood 17:46 Responsibility and Presence in Parenting 18:35 The Impact of Vulnerability on Family Relationships 20:14 Self-Care Strategies for Dads 21:35 Perspective and Seasons of Parenthood 22:03 Cherished Family Moments in Chaos 23:02 Approaching Difficult Conversations with Partners 24:45 The Importance of Honest and Safe Communication 26:03 The Role of Fathers in Emotional Support 28:16 About the Book: The Tired Dad 30:39 Connecting with Jon Gustin and Resources Keywords: fatherhood, dad fatigue, emotional provision, parenting, mental load, vulnerability, family dynamics, self-care, modern dads