Dad Guilt & Doing Kickflips with Cavemen | The Dad Compass Ep. 7

"Teaching Cavemen How to Kickflip " - One Of The Greats


🎙️ Dad Guilt, Meltdowns & Getting “Fired” at Home — this episode of The Dad Compass podcast dives into the everyday chaos and comedy of modern fatherhood. If you're searching for real talk parenting, dad life stories, or how to be a better dad, you’ll feel right at home here.

Navigate dad guilt after yelling, and show up intentionally for their kids — even when things get messy. From parenting neurodivergent children to funny dad fails (like the infamous cheese debate), this is a raw and relatable conversation packed with humor, heart, and healing.

👨‍👧‍👦 Whether you’re a new dad, stay-at-home dad, or just trying to be more present, this fatherhood podcast delivers stories you’ll nod your head to — and maybe even laugh (or cringe) at. — it’s just two dads talking out loud, laughing through the chaos, and figuring it out one step at a time

⏳ Chapters:
00:00 – Funny Moments
00:45 – Introduction
02:29 – Fatherhood Unscripted
13:35 – Why Are we Even Talking About Cheese?
18:14 – Dad Guilt Is Real — Let’s Talk About It
21:42 – When Yelling Turns Into Regret: The Parenting Paradox
24:03 – Driving Shenanigans & Dad-Mode Humor
25:51 – Staying Calm in the Chaos: Parenting Peacefully
29:47 – Parenting an Autistic Child: Honesty, Heart, & Hope
40:02 – The Cost of Selfishness: Reflecting on Missed Moments
44:46 – Navigating Parental Guilt
50:32 – Story Time: Dads, Kids, and Lessons Learned
53:13 – Leadership Starts at Home (and Spills Into Work)
01:00:09 – Cant Get fired from being a Parent ..
01:06:24 – Question of the Week: Let’s Hear Your Thoughts
01:21:11 – Final Reflections & What’s Coming Next

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If you had a time machine where would you travel and what would you do ?