{"podcast":{"title":"Why, Dad?","slug":"why-dad-7104511","podcast_index_feed_id":7104511,"rss_url":"https://feeds.simplecast.com/M3QBUaty","website_url":"https://why-dad-e8ac326a.simplecast.com","image_url":"https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/0d99f0eb-cebb-415a-a69f-66f5be082f6d/f5b31e2f-539a-4f0c-9ce6-8a6f9514d83b/3000x3000/whydadimagenew.jpg?aid=rss_feed","author":"Babba 35 Studios","episode_count":46,"summary":"Andrew, an aspiring dad, and Paul, a dad of two, dig deep to find out what it means to be/become the best dad possible, why it matters, and how to do so.","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/why-dad-7104511"},"episode":{"title":"Navigating Burnout with Marchem Pfeiffer: A Dad's Journey to Recovery","slug":"navigating-burnout-with-marchem-pfeiffer-a-dad-s-journey-to-recovery","published_at":"2025-11-05T15:59:25+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/why-dad-7104511/navigating-burnout-with-marchem-pfeiffer-a-dad-s-journey-to-recovery","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/why-dad-7104511","url":"https://why-dad-e8ac326a.simplecast.com/episodes/navigating-burnout-a-dads-journey-to-recovery-baYRtq27","audio_url":"https://cdn.simplecast.com/audio/0ad565da-7c39-447e-bd5d-18dd7cfc2d58/episodes/3366f9d3-f3f8-4b57-84b4-d237d3395de8/audio/2285cb15-2071-45ce-84ca-583c637e643f/default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=M3QBUaty","summary":"In this episode, Paul, Andrew, and Marchem Pfeiffer discuss the challenges of burnout and recovery for dads. Marchem shares his personal journey from military service to becoming a leadership coach, emphasizing the importance of self-advocacy, healing, and accountability. They explore the impact of workplace PTSD, the overlap between leadership and parenting, and the necessity of building a supportive community. Marchem provides practical tools for navigating life's challenges and highlights the significance of coping mechanisms to avoid burnout. The conversation concludes with a focus on the importance of knowing oneself and prioritizing mental health.","meta_description":"In this episode, Paul, Andrew, and Marchem Pfeiffer discuss the challenges of burnout and recovery for dads. Marchem shares his personal journey from mili…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2382,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/why-dad-7104511/episodes/navigating-burnout-with-marchem-pfeiffer-a-dad-s-journey-to-recovery/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/why-dad-7104511/navigating-burnout-with-marchem-pfeiffer-a-dad-s-journey-to-recovery.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}