Provider vs Present: What Women Really Want From Dads Today | The Dad Compass Podcast EP 33

Provider vs Present: What Women Really Want From Dads Today | The Dad Compass Podcast

Modern fatherhood is changing fast. It is no longer just about being the provider. In this episode, Dmitry and Patrick talk about what women truly value in fathers today — emotional presence, respect, and partnership.

They discuss how fatherhood has evolved from the stoic and hardworking Boomer dads to emotionally aware Millennial and Gen Z dads who balance providing with presence. Expect laughs, honesty, and even a Broncos vs Eagles face-paint bet.

In this episode:

• Provider vs Present: redefining fatherhood roles
• Why respect and emotional maturity matter more now
• How balance builds stronger families
• The shift from control to communication
• Parenting stories, lessons, and laughs

Timestamps
00:00 Cold open and setup
00:40 The generational shift in fatherhood
02:55 What women value now: respect, presence, partnership
05:50 Boomer, Millennial, and Gen Z dad mindsets
08:10 Balancing provider duties with emotional presence
13:30 Kids as teachers in fatherhood
16:50 Stoic vs communicative dads
19:20 Sharing house duties and teamwork at home
27:10 Eagles vs Broncos face-paint bet
30:30 Leadership through example not control
36:45 Fatherhood Unscripted: wins from the week
55:20 Why being present matters more than ever

Key Takeaways

• Presence over performance
• Partnership over control
• Respect builds love
• Every generation of dads is learning to connect differently

Listen everywhere: YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts
 Follow: @dmitry_unscripted | @thedadcompass

#Fatherhood #ParentingPodcast #ModernFatherhood #Marriage #Dads #PresenceOverPerformance #Partnership #Respect #TheDadCompass