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Dads in Real Life Podcast

Robert & Travis

Ready for real talk from two dads who get it? One’s a SoCal entrepreneur juggling life with older kids; the other is a seasoned work-from-home dad with a crew of toddlers. Separated by a decade in age but united by their parenting journeys, these dads bring hilarious, heartfelt stories, lessons learned, and raw honesty to topics every parent can relate to—whether it’s diapers or dream projects. Born out of a mentorship-turned friendship, this podcast is your invitation to laugh, learn, and lounge

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43:32

Backyards to Airplanes: Outdoor & Travel Tips for...

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2025/05/09

Today’s episode is all about getting outside and making memories—from local parks to international travel! 🌳✈️ Travis and Robert start by sharing their favorite things about being outdoors and how those moments often bring back childhood memories. Then they dive into practical tips for dads who want to spend more quality time outside with their kids.We cover: 🌞 How to find the best local parks and times of day to get outdoors ⛺ Creative ideas like camping in your garage 🛫 Road trip and airplane

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35:02

Motorcycles to Minivans: The Sacrifices & Shifts of...

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2025/05/01

What would you do with a blank check? 💸 Travis and Robert kick off today’s episode dreaming big—with very different answers. But soon, they’re trading in fantasy for reality as they dive into a hilarious and heartfelt look at how life changes when you become a parent.Today’s topic? Motorcycles and Minivans. 🏍️➡️🚐 We’re talking: 🛠️ Our first bikes and what got us into motorcycles 😂 The moment we traded horsepower for car seats 😅 The not-so-easy shift from freedom to family responsibility ❤️

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44:17

Teaching Kids to Handle Big Emotions (When We're...

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2025/04/24

Today’s episode dives deep into one of the biggest challenges in parenting: how to help our kids handle their emotions—while we’re still learning to manage our own.We kick things off with some core childhood memories of our dads, then shift into the real heart of today’s conversation: 🧠 What do we do when our kids share big feelings or make big mistakes? 👨‍👧 How do we respond as dads—especially when we never learned those emotional skills ourselves? 💬 Why feelings without skills = misbehavior,

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49:38

Breathwork for Dads: Managing Stress, Anxiety &...

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2025/04/17

Why do people drive like maniacs? Travis kicks things off with a fun (and relatable) question—but we quickly dive deep into something that affects every parent: stress and anxiety.In this episode, we explore how breathwork can be a game-changing tool for managing stress—at home, at work, and in parenting. With over 10 years of experience as a breathwork coach, Robert shares: 🧠 What breathwork actually is (and isn’t) 😤 How stress affects your breathing—and how your breathing affects your

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29:02

Entrepreneurship & Dad Life: Turning Skills Into Side...

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2025/04/10

Entrepreneurship isn't always about Lambos and laptop lifestyles. For many dads, it’s about creating options, building freedom, and providing for their families in a way that aligns with their values.In today’s episode, we get real about: 💼 How we each stumbled into entrepreneurship 💡 The real reasons dads start side hustles or passion projects 🛠️ How to find income opportunities by identifying your skills, market demand, and what people will actually pay for 📈 Why work is hard no matter

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38:35

Kidney Stones, ER Chaos & Life Lessons: Our Most...

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2025/04/03

Today’s episode starts off light with a fun question: What would you do if you won the lottery tomorrow? 💰 But it quickly turns into one of our most real and raw conversations yet.Travis kicks off story time with the day’s big question: “What’s the most pain you’ve ever felt?” Spoiler: both of us had the same answer—kidney stones. We share: 😖 Travis’s brutal experience being turned away multiple times from the ER before finally needing surgery 🚗 Robert’s 2AM trip to the ER, choosing to tough it

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29:27

Parenting Through Every Season: Letting Go, Growth &...

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2025/03/27

Today, we’re getting personal about our current season of parenting—what we’ve learned, what’s surprised us, and what we love most about watching our kids grow.But first… let’s talk school drop-off line stress. 🫠 From the chaos of morning routines to the pressure of getting everything just right, we’re learning that when we stop micromanaging, our kids actually learn and grow on their own. Travis asks Robert: “As your kids move out of the cute toddler stage and into school age, what do you love

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37:43

How Our Wives Made Us Better Dads: Growth,...

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2025/03/20

Behind every great dad is a strong partnership, and today, we’re giving credit where it’s due—our wives.In this episode, we dive into: ✅ How growing up with our spouses prepared us for fatherhood ✅ Why opposites attract—not just in love, but in strengths & weaknesses ✅ The evolution of our relationships & parenting over the years ✅ How we built a home that feels like a safe space, rather than somewhere to escape from ✅ The power of patience, communication, and consistency in marriage

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24:15

Balancing Passion Projects & Parenthood: How to Make...

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2025/03/13

Is it really possible to chase a passion project while balancing life as a husband and parent? Between work, family, and household responsibilities, carving out time for personal goals can feel impossible. But with intentional planning, communication, and flexibility, you can make it happen.Today, we dive into: ✅ How to structure your day to make time for your project ✅ The challenge of working from home & blending work-life balance ✅ The power of weekly planning sessions with your spouse ✅ Why

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36:39

Parenting Without Burnout: Managing Energy &...

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2025/03/06

As parents, life moves in seasons—school to summer, grade to grade, changing friendships—but how do we manage these transitions without running ourselves into the ground? Today, we’re talking about parental energy management—how to balance work, responsibilities, and self-care so we can actually be present for our kids when they need us most.It’s easy to come home exhausted, drained from work, and push that tired, short-tempered energy onto our family. But what if we could set boundaries,

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23:52

Rethinking Hustle Culture: When Success Costs Too...

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2025/02/27

Hustle culture told us success meant grinding 14-hour days, climbing the corporate ladder, and chasing financial freedom—but at what cost? In today’s episode, we take a hard look at how hustle culture shaped us as dads, how our definition of success has evolved, and the sacrifices we aren’t willing to make anymore.We grew up watching our fathers provide—leaving at 8 AM, coming home at 6 PM, showing love through stability. We admired their suits, their offices, their sense of importance. But what we

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37:52

Dads, Celebrate Your Wins: Why Rest & Recognition Matter

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2025/02/20

Why is it so hard for dads to celebrate their own wins? Whether it’s at work, at home, or in fatherhood, many of us struggle to acknowledge our hard work. In today’s episode, we dive into why dads feel guilty about celebrating, how we’ve traded rituals of rest for the hustle lifestyle, and why we constantly feel the need to stay busy.We explore the impact of never stopping to recharge—why burnout happens when we never pause to celebrate or rest. Plus, we break down the way we celebrate (or don’t)

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33:04

Dads, Respect Yourself: Why Self-Care Makes You a...

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2025/02/13

As dads, we’re wired to put our family first—but what happens when we always put ourselves last? In today’s episode, we dive into the struggle of self-respect and why so many dads neglect daily self-care. There’s often guilt or even a stigma around men taking time for themselves, but the truth is: if you go down, the whole ship goes down.We break down the real cost of not taking care of yourself and how prioritizing your health—physically, mentally, and emotionally—makes you a better husband,

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39:15

Getting Back in Shape as a Dad: Overcoming the...

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2025/02/06

Getting back into an exercise routine as a parent is hard—especially when little kids, sleepless nights, and endless responsibilities take priority. In today’s episode, we dive into the struggle of finding consistency with fitness after having kids and why so many dads put their health on the back burner.We sit down with my co-host, Travis, a father of three with a new baby at home, as he shares his turning point—the moment he said enough is enough. We break down the different seasons of parenthood

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32:00

Silencing the Inner Critic: How Dads Can Overcome...

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2025/01/30

We all have that one splurge snack where the serving size doesn’t stand a chance—so we’re starting today’s episode with a fun share on our go-to guilty pleasures. But then, we dive into something much bigger: the inner critic.That voice inside our heads that can either build us up or make us question everything. Where does it come from? How has it changed as we’ve grown? And is there ever a time when it actually helps? We explore when our negative self-talk is the loudest, how to quiet it, and

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39:30

Coffee, Free Time, and Date Days: Making the Most of...

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2025/01/23

What happens when parents get rare, precious free time?In today’s episode, we kick things off with a fun chat about coffee—home brewing etiquette, our do’s and don’ts, and our favorite coffee spots in Southern and Northern California. But the real heart of the conversation? Free time as parents. We dive into the big question: If you had a full day with your spouse and no kids, how would you spend it? From traveling to a new city to relaxing at home with a book, we explore what makes that time

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