Ultimately, the goal of a #DadTruth is to break all those stereotypes that present dads as the #2 parent coming off the bench — and instead encourage the idea that a parent is a parent... no matter their gender.Please JOIN US in the conversatio

Acknowledgement (DILF's Co-Parenting Series)

Feb 20th, 2020 34m 12s

A few weeks back, my wife and I were in the middle of an argument when I realized that WHAT we were actually fighting about had nothing to do with the situation before us or the words coming out of our mouths... we were each angry about other u

The Happiness Checklist | DILF 10

Jun 18th, 2020 31m 32s

DILF's Happiness Checklist is a theory formed by our host, Kevin Seldon, that breaks down the five most important facets to living a healthy and fulfilled life:1. Support Network // 2. Love // 3. Passion // 4. Health // 5. FUNIn the end, Kevin'

Dads Need Support Too

Nov 5th, 2020 40m

In DILF's Season One Finale, Kevin welcomes Dan Doty, the cofounder of Evryman, to discuss strategies on becoming the Dad you've always wanted to be, letting down your guard and building your support network as a father... and inviting more ful

Boundaries (DILF's Co-Parenting Series)

Aug 27th, 2020 36m 47s

This is the third installment of of DILF's Co-Parenting Series...// For questions, comments, or future topic suggestions, DM us at –> Instagram.com/DILFpodcast //

Reimagining Fatherhood (DILF's DADvocate Series)

Jul 30th, 2020 38m 9s

This episode is the first in DILF's new DADvocate Series focused on fathers who are taking an active effort in making the world a better place for Dads. // Click here to learn more about Kevin Shafer and his work // For questions, comments

Connection (DILF's Co-Parenting Series)

Apr 23rd, 2020 33m 31s

What if we were to think of this pandemic as less of a catastrophe that created major problems in the world, and more of a beacon that shined a bright spotlight on already existing problems throughout the globe, and for many of us... in our own

The Importance of Putting Yourself First

May 6th, 2021 29m 39s

Season 2 (launching in line with the start of Mental Health Awareness Month) delves even deeper with a genuine dialogue about the true realities parents face in today’s hectic world with the goal of eliminating much of the stigma and shame surr

Father Figure | Dad, How Do I

Jul 2nd, 2020 35m 28s

In April of 2020, a father of two decided to launch a YouTube channel to offer some friendly "DADvice" to those in need — advice he sorely lacked growing up after his own father left him and his seven siblings when he was only 14 years old. Tha

Modern Dadhood

Mar 12th, 2020 33m 7s

As of now, there's really no system in place to welcome, educate or support dads... not like there is for moms. Therefore, the simple action of making a new "dad friend" is no easy task. This episode is our first step in truly bringing these is

When Mom Becomes Dad

Jan 6th, 2022 44m 19s

It’s no secret that the world treats men and women very differently… and the same goes for moms and dads; however, truly comprehending what it’s like for the opposite sex is no easy task. Kevin welcomes Nick North, a trans man with the rare exp

The Curse of Martyrdom (DILF's Co-Parenting Series)

Nov 4th, 2021 26m 57s

Have you ever taken on too much without asking for any help and then felt over-burdened? If so, you are not alone. It seems to be a far too common occurrence in many co-parenting relationships. In the latest installment of DILF's CoParenting Se

What Doesn't Kill Us, Makes Us Stronger | Dave Callaham

Sep 2nd, 2021 43m 59s

Once known as "the scary dad" in his daughter's pre-school class, top Hollywood screenwriter Dave Callaham (Marvel's groundbreaking Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings) joins Kevin for an intimate discussion on how looks can be deceiving,

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Dealing with Rejection from Your Child (DILF Quick Hit)

Aug 19th, 2021 6m 28s

Rejection from a loved one is hard — no matter who the rejection is coming from. In this DILF Quick Hit, Kevin breaks down a recent experience he had with his son and a potential strategy to flip the script.// For questions, comments, or future

Rebuilding Connections (DILF's Co-Parenting Series)

Jul 1st, 2021 33m 25s

Have you ever felt disconnected from your spouse? Your children? Yourself? True, we may have all been locked up together for over a year, but many of us stopped truly connecting long before there were ever lockdown orders. In this episode, Kev

A Dad is Born (DILF's Expect The Unexpected Series, Part 2b)

Oct 8th, 2020 32m 25s

This is the second installment of DILF's Expect The Unexpected Series, where we welcome back expectant fathers from previous episodes to see how any fears measured up to the realities of becoming a parent./ Click to check out Brian's favorite d

Leading By Example | Joél Leon

Jul 16th, 2020 39m 50s

Finding time for ourselves as parents is not always easy, especially attempting to find the time to pursue (or even discover) our passions. In episode 12, Kevin sits down with the man Lin-Manuel Miranda called “the most inspiring guy in my twit

Pregnant in the Time of Corona (DILF's Expect The Unexpected Series, part 1)

Apr 9th, 2020 37m 2s

This is the first of DILF's new ongoing series, Expect The Unexpected, where we invite on dads-to-be to provide the often too-rare opportunity to explore feelings on pending fatherhood, and then welcome them back months later to see how any fea

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The Importance of Paid Leave for Both Moms AND Dads | Congressman Jimmy Gomez

Jun 15th, 2023 39m 37s

Kevin welcomes new dad and California Congressman Jimmy Gomez to address some common misconceptions surrounding new parents, and how Jimmy balances his busy career with his new role as a parent to his son Hodge. They also discuss ways to build

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Creating a More Balanced Home (DILF Quick Hit)

Jun 16th, 2022 2m 58s

It's time to fight outdated stereotypes. It's time for parenting culture to invite dads into the conversation... cuz we're already here... and we're not going anywhere.If you agree, check out our latest blog post HERE...// If you're a fan of th

The Road to Happy

Feb 3rd, 2022 19m 13s

In DILF's Season Two Finale, we explore a short list of actions that we can take as parents in order to attempt to access more joy in our lives...// LINKS: / If you have suggestions that you feel are missing from the list, we'd love to hear fro

Inventing Your Own Path | Exploding Kittens' Elan Lee

Dec 2nd, 2021 32m 15s

Kevin welcomes constant innovator and co-creator of Exploding Kittens, Elan Lee, for a candid conversation on everything from the benefits of creating resource limitations for our children and the importance of charting our own path -- both in

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How to Avoid Handicapping Your Co-Parent (DILF Quick Hit)

Nov 18th, 2021 6m 46s

In this week's DILF Quick Hit, we explore something that happens in homes far too often… and may be one of the biggest ways one can handicap their partner — even with the best of intentions…/ To read the Huffpo article referenced in this episod

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The Key To Accessing More JOY (DILF Quick Hit)

Oct 21st, 2021 5m 11s

In this DILF Quick Hit, Kevin once again digs a bit deeper into a moment from our last episode to explore the obstacles to accessing more joy in our lives. // For questions, comments, or future topic suggestions, join us at –> Instagram.com/DI

Balance is Bullsh*t

Oct 7th, 2021 40m 24s

In today's episode, Kevin welcomes Ari Bloom, Founder and CEO of A-Frame Brands, the company behind Kinlo (Naomi Osaka's new suncare brand), and Proudly (a baby care line for children of color by Dwyane Wade and Gabrielle Union). Ari is also th