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The Daily Dad

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The audio companion to DailyDad.com’s daily email meditations on fatherhood, read by Ryan Holiday. Each daily reading will help you find the wisdom, inner strength, and good humor you need in order to be a great dad. Learn from historical figures and contemporary fathers how to do your most important job. Find more at dailydad.com.

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Should we just read the latest parenting book until we have it memorized? Should we call our own parents every time we have an issue?

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You tell yourself that, one day, things will calm down. And then one day, they do.

🎥 Episodes Mentioned:

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• Pete Holmes

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Your job is to help them become an adult…which means first being a perfect (and overwhelmingly difficult) teenager.

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Ideas and discussions are not always going to be comfortable. Just like an equation, we have to work at them.

📚 Books mentioned: Tales of Soldiers and Civilians: and Other Stories by Ambrose Bierce

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Recent Guests

David Pakman
TV host and political commentator
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Episode: Why Parenting Feels So Overwhelming Right Now | David Pakman
David Epstein
Author and journalist
Episode: First Camping Trip With Kids (What Could Go Wrong?)
Kenny Curtis
Host/creator of History Snacks and Greeking Out
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Episode: The Secret to Raising a Curious Kid
Oliver Burkeman
Author of Four Thousand Weeks; Meditation for Mortals; former Guardian columnist
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Episode: Why You Wake Up Feeling Behind (And How to Fix It) | Oliver Burkeman
Jesse Itzler
Entrepreneur and author, known for works like 'Living With A Seal' and 'Living With Monks'.
Episode: The Parenting Rule Jesse Itzler Swears By
Ezra Frech
Paralympian and advocate for people with disabilities.
Episode: The Choice No Parent Is Ready to Make | Ezra Frech
General Stanley McChrystal
A retired four-star general in the United States Army and former commander of U.S. and international forces in Afghanistan.
Episode: Parenting Reminders You’ll Need in 2026
Dr. Aliza Pressman
Developmental psychologist and parenting expert, author of 'The Five Principles of Parenting'.
Episode: Parenting Reminders You’ll Need in 2026
Pete Holmes
Comedian, actor, and podcast host known for his Netflix specials and the podcast You Made It Weird
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Episode: Pete Holmes Has a Message for Every Parent

Host

Ryan Holiday
Host of the Daily Dad, providing daily readings and meditations on fatherhood with insights drawn from both historical figures and contemporary parents.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 804 ratings
  • Would NOT Recommend

    Ryan Holiday is a narcissistic libtard ghoul and not an actual stoic.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Jeff is SoCal
    United States10 days ago
  • Legendary crash out for a stoic

    Ryan Holliday is a gifted marketer but he doesn’t believe anything he preaches and that’s why his crash out on the Internet makes it even more legendary.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Gotchayeah
    United States14 days ago
  • The Daily Ad

    This pod is majority advertising. Content is thoughtful, but dwarfed by promotion. I’ll come back if that changes.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    K MAC G
    United Statesa month ago
  • Too many ads just like the daily stoic podcast

    4 minutes of ads and a minute of his insight

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Carlosf_12
    United States2 months ago
  • Excelente

    É a primeira coisa que faço pela manhã, todos os dias. Ouvir o The Daily Dad. Seu trabalho é sensacional Ryan!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rodrigo Jasbick
    Brazil4 months ago

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Listeners appreciate the practical parenting advice and insights, often citing the daily format as a helpful addition to their routines.
Some reviews highlight frustrations with the amount of advertisement content, suggesting that it detracts from the valuable messages.
Many find the meditative approach to fatherhood refreshingly honest and relatable, often reflecting on their own parenting experiences.

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The Secret to Raising Kids Who Don’t Lose Hope | Sharon McMahon
Q: Do you think parents have an obligation to inform their children about real historical figures?
Yes, relatable figures make it feel accessible for kids to see their potential to make a difference.
The Secret to Raising Kids Who Don’t Lose Hope | Sharon McMahon
Q: How do you give hope to kids in a challenging world?
Kids can understand that hope is a choice, and that they can act against negative emotions to contribute positively.
The Choice No Parent Is Ready to Make | Ezra Frech
Q: But you can't like, you can't, 20 year old, you can't go back and be like, hey, I'm going to feel great about this.
Ezra talked about the tough medical decisions his parents had to make, including amputating his leg and doing a finger transplant.
The Choice No Parent Is Ready to Make | Ezra Frech
Q: Where do you think they learned how to do that?
Ezra shared that his parents had no prior experience with disability advocacy but intuitively filled him with confidence and support.
Raise Kids Brave Enough to Ask Questions
Q: Did you have to look and check a lot of stuff?
Ron Chernow found it challenging to read Alexander Hamilton's extensive writings to ensure accuracy in his book.

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Centered on fatherhood, this audio companion provides daily meditations designed to equip fathers with wisdom and humor for effective parenting. The content draws inspiration both from historical figures and contemporary insights, emphasizing the importance of meaningful interactions between parents and children. Topics covered include engagement with children's interests, cultivating hopefulness, and recognizing the significance of ordinary moments in parenting. Listeners are encouraged to reflect on their relationships and approaches to fatherhood, making this a valuable resource for dads seeking personal growth and deeper connections with their families.

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The Daily Dad launched 6 years ago and published 1982 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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