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The Dudela Podcast | First Time Dad Help and Fatherhood Real Talk

John and Michael | The best podcast for new dads, expecting fathers, and funny fatherhood stories
Fatherhood
Parenting
Family
Pregnancy
Twins
Dudela Podcast
Work-Life Balance
The Dudela Prep Kit
The Domestic Dad Life
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Parenting Preparation
Home and Nesting
529 Plan
Travel With Kids
Diapers and Baby Care
Grace In Parenting
Orlando, Florida
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The Dudela Podcast helps first time dads and expecting fathers feel confident, connected, and ready. Join John and Michael for honest conversations and funny stories on pregnancy, postpartum, and your baby’s first couple years. Learn how to support your partner, bond with your baby, handle sleep, bottles, diapers, daycare, budgets, and the curveballs that come with dad life. Come for the laughs, l... more

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Latest Episodes

Most parenting resources focus on moms.

Most dads are told to just figure it out.

That's exactly why Dudela exists.

In this special rewind episode, John and Michael look back at where Dudela started, how two first time dads found themselves naviga... more

You do not get to pick the family you are born into. But you do get to build the family you lead.

In part one of our Family Matters series, John and Michael talk about the me to we shift that happens when you go from single guy to husband to dad. Yo... more

Solo episode from John. Just two minutes. We built the thing we wish we'd had in the third trimester and I want to tell you about it. If your partner is anywhere between week 28 and 40 and you've been feeling like you're missing something you can't q... more

Parents, in laws, and grandparents can be one of the biggest blessings in early parenthood. They can also be the biggest source of stress if expectations are unclear.

What does it actually look like to design your family on purpose and not just reac... more

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Josh Mackey
Pastor and father of two, speaker on family and faith
Pastor (church context)
Episode: Family Matters Part 3: Rhythms, Mission, & Building your family with John Mackey
Howie Hutchinson
Guest sharing his fatherhood journey and family therapy angle
Episode: Becoming the Dad You Never Had
Viv Molhorn
Twin mom with lived experience navigating pregnancy, birth, and NICU with twins
Personal, Twin Mom
Episode: Surviving Twins: What the First Year Actually Looks Like
Matt Thomas
Business owner and father sharing mentorship and parenting insights
Mero (investments in small businesses) and family ventures
Episode: How Mentorship & Community Make You A Better Dad
Ryan George
New dad and fitness-focused content creator
Self/The Dudela Podcast guest
Episode: Finding Your Rhythm as a New Dad

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John Dudela
Host of The Dudela Podcast and co-host of pragmatic fatherhood discussions; focused on building family rhythms, faith-informed guidance, and practical dad hacks.
Michael Dudela
Co-host delivering practical parenting strategies, budgeting tips, and stories from the dad life journey; often covers work-life balance and community support.

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Surviving Twins: What the First Year Actually Looks Like
Q: What does 'split emotions' mean in the context of raising twins, and how did you navigate it?
Split emotions refer to needing to meet two babies' different needs at once; one baby may be thriving while the other requires more attention. They navigated it by supporting each other, acknowledging the emotional load, and learning to prioritize caregiver tasks while maintaining trust.
Surviving Twins: What the First Year Actually Looks Like
Q: Tell us about the moment you found out you were having twins and how that changed your plans.
The couple was excited from the start, confronting the reality of two babies and the intensified pregnancy symptoms, which quickly shifted the focus from typical pregnancy milestones to hospital checks and managing twin-specific risks.
Family Matters Part 3: Rhythms, Mission, & Building your family with John Mackey
Q: How should new dads respond when they fear messing up?
Acknowledge that messing up is normal and learning from mistakes is essential. Model humility, apologize when needed, and show kids that conflict can be resolved with love, which teaches resilience and healthy relationship skills.
Family Matters Part 3: Rhythms, Mission, & Building your family with John Mackey
Q: What are some effective strategies dads have used to craft a healthy family environment?
Josh highlights the importance of rhythms and boundaries, involving kids in daily life, and modeling humility and open communication. He emphasizes Sabbath as renewal, not legalism, and creating family values that guide behavior, such as a simple acronym to remind the family of core commitments.
How Mentorship & Community Make You A Better Dad
Q: So back towards like, where who you are as a father now, are there any lessons that you for sure wanted your kids to know by the time that they're in high school or going on to be young adults?
Key lessons include that humans aren't built for fame, responsible use of technology with strict boundaries around smartphones, and focusing on being true to each family's values rather than chasing others' success.

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This show targets first-time dads and expecting fathers with practical, honest conversations about navigating pregnancy, newborn chaos, and the early years of parenting. Across episodes, listeners hear real-world tips on sleep routines, feeding, bonding with baby, and maintaining healthy marriages and finances under the realities of dad life. Guests range from clinicians and family therapists to seasoned dads, providing perspectives on mental health, NICU experiences, and faith-informed approaches. A standout thread is the emphasis on building community (the “Spit Up Society”) and turning everyday dad hacks into actionable plans. The format blends humor with actionable guidance, helping listeners feel understood, equipped, and confident to ... more

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