Dadicated Joe

There’s no manual for becoming a dad—but there should be. Dadicated Joe is a new dad’s guide to navigating the wild ride of early fatherhood. From the moment you hear “we’re pregnant” through those sleepless, life-altering early months, host Joe Carr (dad, husband, and co-founder of Serenity Kids) brings real talk, helpful tips, and shared experiences to the mic. This journey can be overwhelming—you shouldn’t have to do it alone. New episodes every Tuesday.

14. 12 Sleep Tips for New Parents 07/29/2025

13. Raising Kids Without Screens, Schools, or Shame with Tucker Max 07/15/2025

13. Raising Kids Without Screens, Schools, or Shame with Tucker Max Tucker Max doesn’t sugarcoat his past—or what it took to become the kind of father his kids actually deserve. Once known for chronicling his party lifestyle, he now raises four kids on a homestead ranch, runs a screen-free household, and is building a multi-generational family legacy grounded in healing and connection. We talk about what happens when we decide to stop the cycle of dysfunction and embrace raising kids as the ultimate mirror for our unhealed pain. Tucker opens up about psychedelic therapy, choosing home birth over hospital trauma, homeschooling instead of traditional schools, and why building a clan matters more than chasing status. This episode is a masterclass in fatherhood that actually means something. He doesn’t hold back, so if you're easily offended, maybe skip this one. In this episode, we discuss: How do you know you’re ready to become a parent? What’s the real role of a father during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum? Why does healing childhood trauma matter for modern dads? What are the downsides of early screen exposure and mainstream education? Can psychedelic therapy help parents become more present? 👉 Get 15% off your first Serenity Kids order with code: DADICATED15 Tucker Max, a husband and father of four, has written four New York Times Best Selling books (three that hit #1), which have sold over 4.5 million copies worldwide, including titles like “I Hope They Serve Beer in Hell”. He’s credited with being the originator of the literary genre, “fratire,” and is only the fourth writer (along with Malcolm Gladwell, Brene Brown and Michael Lewis) to have three books on the New York Times Nonfiction Best Seller List at one time. Tucker currently coaches people writing their memoirs with his new company, Tell Your Story. Website: Instagram: Daylight Computers: Books: I Hope They Serve Beer In Hell: Assholes Finish First: Being dadicated isn’t about having all the answers. It’s about showing up. It’s about committing to the kind of dad—and man—you want to be, even when it’s hard. Especially when it’s hard. Joe Carr is a dad to Della, husband to Serenity, co-founder of Serenity Kids baby food, and the voice behind Dadicated Joe. Follow Joe Carr on social media Instagram: TikTok: YouTube /episode/index/show/f3a31ca4-ca56-4574-9676-9ea66db6b850/id/37421655

12. How to be a Rockstar Pregnant Father: A Step-by-Step Guide to Showing Up During Pregnancy 07/08/2025

12. How to be a Rockstar Pregnant Father: A Step-by-Step Guide to Showing Up During Pregnancy For me, fatherhood began the day my wife knew she was pregnant. But what could I do? What was my role? I decided I was going to do everything I could to join in the pregnancy, embracing the idea that she wasn’t the only one pregnant, WE were pregnant. Of course men cannot actually be pregnant and we will never understand what women go through. But I set forth to handle the planning, prepping, feeding, listening, and learning—in every way and every moment possible. In this solo episode, I break down what I think it means to be a “pregnant father” and why emotional support, logistics, and snack delivery can be so critical. I dive into what I wish someone had told me before pregnancy: how to not take mood swings personally, how to build your village of dads before the baby arrives, and why feeding your partner is straight up the most important job you'll ever have. I also share my go-to postpartum plan, what birth classes are actually worth it, and why hiring a doula—even if you think you can do it all—is a must. This one’s for the men who want to be all in. In this episode, we answer: What I mean by “pregnant father” since men can not ever fully understand what it means to cary a baby? What’s the best way for dads to emotionally support their pregnant partners? How should dads prepare for postpartum before the baby arrives? What does a “pregnant father” actually do? Should every couple hire a doula, even for hospital births? Resources That Got Me Through Our Pregnancy IQ BAR: Book - The First Forty Days: The Afterbirth Plan: Being dadicated isn’t about having all the answers. It’s about showing up. It’s about committing to the kind of dad—and man—you want to be, even when it’s hard. Especially when it’s hard. Joe Carr is a dad to Della, husband to Serenity, co-founder of Serenity Kids baby food, and the voice behind Dadicated Joe. Follow Joe Carr on social media Instagram: TikTok: YouTube /episode/index/show/f3a31ca4-ca56-4574-9676-9ea66db6b850/id/37276950

11. Can a Man Ever Do Equal Housework to Mom? 07/01/2025

11. Can a Man Ever Do Equal Housework to Mom? I value equality and have always tried to do my part of the housework, especially after we had our baby. But I wasn’t trained to see how much work there is, and how much unseen work my wife did every day. I especially didn’t understand how much thinking she was doing to hold it all together. That invisible labor and mental load began wearing her down and building resentment between us. The Fair Play system of household management changed everything. In this episode, I share how we implemented Fair Play at home—not just to divide chores, but to shift how we communicate, show up, and build trust as co-parents. From setting minimum standards of care to scheduling weekly check-ins, this system gave us more than just fairness. It gave us time back for ourselves, our daughter, and the creative stuff we used to love. If either partner in a marriage doesn’t feel the household work is 100% balanced, then you need Fair Play! In this episode, we discuss: What is the Fair Play system of household management, and why is it a game-changer for modern dads? How do you divide household labor without resentment? Why do women carry the “mental load” and how men can relieve it What is the CPE model and how does it stop nagging fights before they start? How can couples use “business meetings” to stop blowing up over chores? Why minimum standards of care can prevent 90% of conflict at home How to create space for self-care and personal growth through better balance The Fair Play Deck: A Couple's Conversation Deck: The Fair Play Book: Being dadicated isn’t about having all the answers. It’s about showing up. It’s about committing to the kind of dad—and man—you want to be, even when it’s hard. Especially when it’s hard. Joe Carr is a dad to Della, husband to Serenity, co-founder of Serenity Kids baby food, and the voice behind Dadicated Joe. Follow Joe Carr on social media Instagram: TikTok: YouTube /episode/index/show/f3a31ca4-ca56-4574-9676-9ea66db6b850/id/37227390

10. Biohacking Fatherhood: I Almost Died and Then Became a Dad With Joseph Anew 06/24/2025

10. Biohacking Fatherhood: I Almost Died and Then Became a Dad With Joseph Anew Joseph Anew is the kind of dad who cold plunges with his kids, does breathwork in a hyperbaric chamber, and ran a Spartan race 36 hours before this interview. But what really stuck with me was how much of his fatherhood was shaped by trauma, surrender, and choosing to do things differently—from barefoot healing in the Caribbean to escaping a hospital during COVID after a traumatic birth. In this episode, we talk about what it means to parent with intention. Joseph shares the wild journey he and his wife went on—from raw vegan pregnancy to organ supplements and detox protocols—and how they used biohacking not as a shortcut, but as a way to align with what our DNA actually needs. We go deep on postpartum recovery, RIE parenting, repairing our own father wounds, and why running is the single best thing he does for his health. In this episode, we discuss: What are the best biohacks for new dads with limited time? How can fathers support postpartum healing for their partner? What is RIE (Resources for Infant Educators) parenting and how does it shape your child’s inner voice? How do near-death experiences and trauma influence fatherhood? What practices help fathers process identity shifts after becoming a parent? Being dadicated isn’t about having all the answers. It’s about showing up. It’s about committing to the kind of dad—and man—you want to be, even when it’s hard. Especially when it’s hard. Joe Carr is a dad to Della, husband to Serenity, co-founder of Serenity Kids baby food, and the voice behind Dadicated Joe. Follow Joe Carr on social media Instagram: TikTok: YouTube JOSEPH ANEW Joseph is a father of 2 kids ages 2 to 5 He’s one of the kings of biohacking, known internationally as a prominent speaker, fitness expert, lifestyle coach, and founder of RUNGA, an experiential lifestyle and education program that empowers individuals to achieve vibrant health and wellness. After a traumatic brain injury, Joseph dedicated his life to finding health again, stopping at nothing to regain his potential. Joseph believes that vibrant health is possible for everyone and he embodies that truth in his own story of overcoming significant adversity. You can learn more from Joseph through his own podcast, RUNGA Warrior. Joseph’s Coaching website Runga website, RIE website Boundless Parenting: /episode/index/show/f3a31ca4-ca56-4574-9676-9ea66db6b850/id/37120235

9. How Childhood Trauma Made Me the Dad I Am Today 06/17/2025

9. How Childhood Trauma Made Me the Dad I Am Today What made me so passionate about supporting dads? My childhood trauma. I grew up undiagnosed autistic in the 90s, and for most of my childhood, nobody—including me—understood what was going on. I was the kid who always stole attention, couldn’t sit still, couldn’t follow instructions, and got stuck in endless punishment cycles at school. My parents tried their best, but they didn’t have the tools or support to navigate what I was going through. That early chaos shaped everything about who I’ve become—as a person, and as a dad. In this episode, I explore how fatherhood was the best (and hardest) tool I ever found to confront and heal my childhood trauma. I share how my early experiences led me into activism, social justice, and eventually conscious entrepreneurship. When my wife Serenity and I couldn’t find baby food that met the nutritional standards we wanted for our daughter, we started Serenity Kids — now the fastest-growing and fastest selling shelf table baby food in the country. But none of that would have been possible if I hadn’t been traumatized, and then been willing to do the work to face it and become a present father, husband, and leader. In this episode, I share: Why most parenting advice fails us and our kids How fatherhood became my pathway to healing childhood trauma What led me to start Serenity Kids and DadicatedJoe The real emotional labor of balancing marriage, parenting, and business What it means to stay dadicated 👉 Get 15% off your first Serenity Kids order with code: DADICATED15 Being dadicated isn’t about having all the answers. It’s about showing up. It’s about committing to the kind of dad—and man—you want to be, even when it’s hard. Especially when it’s hard. Joe Carr is a dad to Della, husband to Serenity, co-founder of Serenity Kids baby food, and the voice behind Dadicated Joe. Follow Joe Carr on social media Instagram: TikTok: YouTube /episode/index/show/f3a31ca4-ca56-4574-9676-9ea66db6b850/id/37046415

8. Doula vs. Dad? Why Both Roles Matter in the Delivery Room with Dr. Elliot Berlin 06/10/2025

7. How to Keep the Spark Alive After Baby 06/03/2025

7. How to Keep the Spark Alive After Baby Marriage is hard already, and then you have a baby. Every couple I know STRUGGLES after the baby is born, sometimes for a loooooong time. Several of my friends are facing divorce after 2-3 years of having a baby, which is awful. Serenity and I are far from perfect, but considering how we’re basically opposite people, run a business together, and have a child, we do pretty amazing. In this episode, I discuss the primary ways we’ve kept our spark alive despite all the stress. And specifically what I specifically do to ensure the connection. I talk about creating safety, so intimacy can actually happen, how we use the to share chores evenly, and why asking for help doesn’t mean you’ve failed—it means you care. This episode is for the dads who want to be better husbands—not just better diaper changers. If you're tired, disconnected, or just feel like roommates lately, this one’s for you. In this episode, we discuss: How can couples reconnect emotionally after having a baby? What’s the role of emotional safety in post-baby intimacy? How do you divide household tasks fairly in modern parenting? Is it normal to schedule intimacy in a marriage? When should couples seek relationship coaching or therapy? 👉 Get 15% off your first Serenity Kids order with code: DADICATED15 Want to create more equality at home and save your marriage? Check out the Fair Play system of household management that helped us share the mental load and reconnect as partners → Learn more about our amazing relationship coach: Being dadicated isn’t about having all the answers. It’s about showing up. It’s about committing to the kind of dad—and man—you want to be, even when it’s hard. Especially when it’s hard. Joe Carr is a dad to Della, husband to Serenity, co-founder of Serenity Kids baby food, and the voice behind Dadicated Joe. Follow Joe Carr on social media Instagram: TikTok: YouTube /episode/index/show/f3a31ca4-ca56-4574-9676-9ea66db6b850/id/36832065

6. Mighty Mushrooms that hack parenting and eat diapers with Tero Isokauppila 05/27/2025

5. Everything Dads Need to Know about Postpartum Depression and Anxiety 05/20/2025

5. Everything Dads Need to Know about Postpartum Depression and Anxiety My wife Serenity struggled with postpartum anxiety, but neither of us knew what that was. She was having a rough time, but I didn’t know if that was normal, or what to do about it. Learning about Postpartum Depression and Anxiety helped us understand what was happening for her and what to do about it. This episode is deeply personal. May is Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month, and I want to talk about what can happen for women after they give birth—their brain physically changes, their emotions shift, their anxiety can creep in at 2 a.m. when the house is quiet but she still can’t sleep. 1 in 7 women experience postpartum depression and even more have postpartum anxiety. Most dads have no idea what to look for or how to help, I sure didn’t. So here I felt compelled to share what I’ve learned about how to identify these conditions and what to do about them such as, listening without fixing, setting up real postpartum support plan (yes, with spreadsheets), and how sharing night feedings saved our sanity. From the way motherhood physically rewires a woman’s brain to the quiet moments when you realize she hasn’t had a minute alone in days—this is what we need to talk more about. If you’re a dad, a partner, or just want to show up better for the moms in your life—this one’s for you. In this episode, we discuss: What are the real signs of postpartum depression and anxiety? How does a woman’s brain change after childbirth? How do I respond to my partner’s seemingly irrational fears? What is of household management and how can it saved my relationship? How can dads set up a postpartum support system that actually works? How and when do I seek professional help? 👉 Get 15% off your first Serenity Kids order with code: DADICATED15 https://myserenitykids.com/ Being dadicated isn’t about having all the answers. It’s about showing up. It’s about committing to the kind of dad—and man—you want to be, even when it’s hard. Especially when it’s hard. Joe Carr is a dad to Della, husband to Serenity, co-founder of Serenity Kids baby food, and the voice behind Dadicated Joe. Follow Joe Carr on social media Instagram: TikTok: YouTube /episode/index/show/f3a31ca4-ca56-4574-9676-9ea66db6b850/id/36639575

4. My Wife Tells Me the Hard Truth About How I Show Up as a Dad 05/11/2025

4. My Wife Tells Me the Hard Truth About How I Show Up as a Dad Do you ever get to see a mom deliver a full critique to her partner on live television? Well in honor of Mother’s Day, I sat down with my wife and baby mama, Serenity Carr, to talk about the raw, messy, beautiful truth of our parenting journey and how I showed up. Serenity goes deep on how she went from not wanting kids at all to choosing to become a mom at 41—and the spiritual growth that decision sparked for both of us. We talk about everything: the nausea-filled pregnancy, switching our birth plan from home to hospital, launching a startup the same day our baby was born (yes, really), and the quiet but crushing weight of invisible labor that nearly broke us. Serenity gets real about her postpartum anxiety, and I share what I learned about actually showing up—not just "helping out." We also dive into how the Fair Play method Of household management changed our relationship and what it really takes to create space for both parents to thrive. This one’s for every dad learning how to support a partner through the chaos of new parenthood—and for every mom who's felt unseen in the process. Serenity, I love you. Happy Mother’s Day. In this episode, we discuss: What’s the biggest mistake partners make during postpartum? How can dads fully support a mom after birth? Why does invisible labor lead to resentment in relationships? What’s the Fair Play method and does it really work? 👉 Get 15% off your first Serenity Kids order with code: DADICATED15 Being dadicated isn’t about having all the answers. It’s about showing up. It’s about committing to the kind of dad—and man—you want to be, even when it’s hard. Especially when it’s hard. Joe Carr is a dad to Della, husband to Serenity, co-founder of Serenity Kids baby food, and the voice behind Dadicated Joe. Follow Joe Carr on social media Instagram: TikTok: YouTube /episode/index/show/f3a31ca4-ca56-4574-9676-9ea66db6b850/id/36521460

3. I’m Raising My Girls like Bison: Regenerative Meat, and Parenting, with Taylor Collins 05/06/2025

2. How Fatherhood Forced Me to Grow the F* Up 04/29/2025

1. The Adventure of Fatherhood: Why Your Life is Just Beginning with Ned Schaut 04/22/2025

1. The Adventure of Fatherhood: Why Your Life is Just Beginning with Ned Schaut Fatherhood isn’t just about providing—it's about presence, leadership, and showing up in the moments that matter. Joe Carr sits down with Ned Schaut, a father of five, podcast host, and author of The Adventure of Fatherhood, to explore what it truly means to be a dad in today’s world. Ned shares his personal journey through early fatherhood, the lessons he learned supporting his partner during pregnancy, and how embracing his faith helped guide him through the challenges of parenting, marriage, and identity. Together, they dive into how men can be more than just providers—they can be stewards of their families, builders of trust, and leaders grounded in love and values. In this episode, we discuss: How can dads be more involved during pregnancy and birth? What does true fatherhood stewardship look like? Why do so many men miss out on key parenting moments? How do you balance faith, family, and career without burning out? What’s the biggest myth new dads need to let go of? Being dadicated isn’t about having all the answers. It’s about showing up. It’s about committing to the kind of dad—and man—you want to be, even when it’s hard. Especially when it’s hard. Joe Carr is a dad to Della, husband to Serenity, co-founder of Serenity Kids baby food, and the voice behind Dadicated Joe. Follow Joe Carr on social media Instagram: TikTok: YouTube Ned Schaut is an author, podcast host, and passionate advocate for fatherhood. A proud husband and father of five, Ned is driven to master the craft of fatherhood and share his journey with other men through his podcast Fatherhood Fieldnotes, books and journals including the recent kickstarter success The Adventure of Fatherhood, his social media platforms, coaching programs, and more. Through his work, he equips men with the tools to be present, loving, and engaged fathers who can shape a better future. podcast Front row dads – /episode/index/show/f3a31ca4-ca56-4574-9676-9ea66db6b850/id/36229705

Welcome to Dadicated Joe a New Dad's Guide 04/16/2025

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