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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.

Episodes

Megan Phelps-Roper on Breaking the Cycle of Generational Pain

On today’s episode of the podcast, Ryan talks to former Westboro Baptist Church member Megan Phelps-Roper about her experiences growing up in the church, the problem of radicalization in society and modern institutions, considering the individual perspectives of the people who we disagree with, and more. Megan Phelps-Roper is an American political activist who was formerly a member of, and spokesperson for, the Westboro Baptist Church. Phelps-Roper left the church in 2012 after she was unable to...

Nov 06, 20211 hr 23 minEp. 261

This Is Why You Have To Care

Ryan discusses why you have to care about the world around you, not just your own kids, on today’s Daily Dad podcast. Magic Spoon is an adult version of what you loved as a kid—without the sugar, carbs, or guilt. Go to magicspoon.com/DAILYDAD to grab a variety pack and try it today. Use our promo code DAILYDAD at checkout to save five dollars off your order. Check out the new Daily Dad Luctor et Emergo challenge coin at https://store.dailydad.com Sign up for the Daily Dad email: DailyDad.com Fol...

Nov 05, 20215 minEp. 260

They Don’t Understand and It’s Your Fault

Ryan explains why it’s your responsibility to break things down for your kids, on today’s Daily Dad podcast. BetterHELP will assess your needs and match you with your own licensed professional therapist and you can start communicating in under 48 hours. Visit betterhelp.com/dailydad and join the over 1,000,000 people who have taken charge of their mental health with the help of an experienced professional. Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/dailydad Sign up for the Daily Dad email: D...

Nov 04, 20214 minEp. 259

Do They Have a Project?

Ryan discusses the importance of letting your children discover what they love, on today’s Daily Dad podcast. Check out the new Daily Dad Luctor et Emergo challenge coin at https://store.dailydad.com Sign up for the Daily Dad email: DailyDad.com Follow Daily Dad: Twitter , Instagram , Facebook See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Nov 03, 20213 minEp. 258

A Child’s Life Should Be Good, Not Easy

Ryan reminds you why you must let your kids struggle in order to learn the lessons that they can build a life on``, on today’s Daily Dad podcast. Check out the new Daily Dad Luctor et Emergo challenge coin at https://store.dailydad.com Sign up for the Daily Dad email: DailyDad.com Follow Daily Dad: Twitter , Instagram , Facebook See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Nov 02, 20215 minEp. 257

This Is Our Elegy

Ryan reminds you why you can’t give up on being the best parent you can be, on today’s Daily Dad podcast. Magic Spoon is an adult version of what you loved as a kid—without the sugar, carbs, or guilt. Go to magicspoon.com/DAILYDAD to grab a variety pack and try it today. Use our promo code DAILYDAD at checkout to save five dollars off your order. Sign up for the Daily Dad email: DailyDad.com Follow Daily Dad: Twitter , Instagram , Facebook See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Cali...

Nov 01, 20213 minEp. 256

Daily Dad on the Value of Children’s Education

On today’s episode of the Daily Dad podcast, Ryan talks about the decision to not send his kids back to school, seeking out a world-class online school for his oldest son, the importance of taking children’s education seriously, and more. Hiya is the pediatrician-approved superpowered chewable vitamin created by two dads tired of children’s vitamins that cause more problems than they solve. Daily Dad listeners receive 50% off your first order. To claim this deal go to hiyahealth.com/DAILYDAD or ...

Oct 30, 202117 minEp. 255

They Don’t Need To Know You Know

Ryan explains why you should always do what you need to do for your kids, on today’s Daily Dad podcast. Munk Pack makes the best Keto Granola Bars that contain just a single gram of sugar and 2 to 3 net carbs—and they’re only 140 calories. Get 20% off your first purchase of ANY Munk Pack product by visiting munkpack.com and entering our code DAILYDAD at checkout. Sign up for the Daily Dad email: DailyDad.com Follow Daily Dad: Twitter , Instagram , Facebook See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com...

Oct 29, 20215 minEp. 254

Love Without End. Amen

Ryan talks about the only thing that you need to give your kids, on today’s Daily Dad podcast. Check out the new Daily Dad Tempus Fugit challenge coin at https://store.dailydad.com Sign up for the Daily Dad email: DailyDad.com Follow Daily Dad: Twitter , Instagram , Facebook See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Oct 28, 20214 minEp. 253

What to Want for Them

Ryan discusses the cost of having high hopes for yourself and your children, on today’s Daily Dad podcast. Four Sigmatic’s mushroom coffee is real organic, Fair-Trade, single origin Arabica coffee, with Lion’s Mane mushroom for productivity, and Chaga mushroom for immune support. We've worked out an EXCLUSIVE offer with Four Sigmatic on their best-selling Mushroom Coffee - but this is JUST for Daily Dad listeners: Get up to 40% off + Free Shipping on Mushroom Coffee bundles. To claim this deal y...

Oct 27, 20214 minEp. 252

The Most Important Decision You Make

Ryan discusses why you must show your children how much you care about them, on today’s Daily Dad podcast. Sign up for the Daily Dad email: DailyDad.com Follow Daily Dad: Twitter , Instagram , Facebook See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Oct 26, 20213 minEp. 251

Teach Them These Three Duties

Ryan talks about the most important lessons to be teaching your children, on today’s Daily Dad podcast. List your product on AppSumo between September 15th - November 17th and the first 400 offers to go live will receive $1000, the next 2000 to list a product get $250. And everyone who lists gets entered to be one of 10 lucky winners of $10k! Go to https://appsumo.com/ryanholiday to list your product today and cash in on this amazing deal. Sign up for the Daily Dad email: DailyDad.com Follow Dai...

Oct 25, 20213 minEp. 250

Daily Dad and Coach Shaka Smart on Maintaining Work-Life Balance

On today’s episode of the podcast, Ryan talks on the delicate balance between working and spending time with your family, shares an excerpt from The Daily Stoic Leadership Challenge where Shaka Smart , the current head men's basketball coach at Marquette University, discusses how he manages work and life, and more. Sign up for The Daily Stoic Leadership Challenge : https://store.dailystoic.com/pages/leadership List your product on AppSumo between September 15th - November 17th and the first 400 ...

Oct 23, 202117 minEp. 249

Do Your Future Self This Favor

Ryan talks about why you should savor the moments that you have with your children, on today’s Daily Dad podcast. Check out the new Daily Dad Tempus Fugit challenge coin at https://store.dailydad.com Sign up for the Daily Dad email: DailyDad.com Follow Daily Dad: Twitter , Instagram , Facebook See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Oct 22, 20214 minEp. 248

You Can’t Be Naive

Ryan discusses why you should always be striving to understand more about the world around you, on today’s Daily Dad podcast. Pick up a copy of Robert Greene’s new book The Daily Laws over at The Painted Porch Sign up for the Daily Dad email: DailyDad.com Follow Daily Dad: Twitter , Instagram , Facebook See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Oct 21, 20214 minEp. 247

What Did You Learn?

On today’s episode of the podcast, Ryan reads an article that he wrote for USA Today about how the COVID-19 pandemic has changed his life and his relationship with his children. "There’s no reason to rush through bedtime. There’s no reason to rush through anything or to anywhere. Because what we’re rushing from is our children." Read the article: https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/voices/2021/10/12/pandemic-father-work-changed-me-parenthood/6091186001/ Four Sigmatic’s mushroom coffee is real...

Oct 20, 202115 minEp. 246

You’re a Coach In A Game That’s Changed

Ryan explains how things will always be changing and you must adjust to what is new, on today’s Daily Dad podcast. Magic Spoon is an adult version of what you loved as a kid—without the sugar, carbs, or guilt. Go to magicspoon.com/DAILYDAD to grab a variety pack and try it today. Use our promo code DAILYDAD at checkout to save five dollars off your order. Sign up for the Daily Dad email: DailyDad.com Follow Daily Dad: Twitter , Instagram , Facebook See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy...

Oct 19, 20215 minEp. 245

Do You Know Them? And They You?

Ryan asks you to think about how well you actually know your children, on today’s Daily Dad podcast. Sign up for the Daily Dad email: DailyDad.com Follow Daily Dad: Twitter , Instagram , Facebook See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Oct 18, 20213 minEp. 244

Daily Dad on Creating Lasting Memories With Your Children

On today’s episode of the podcast, Ryan recounts his two week long road trip that he took in September 2021 with his family. He discusses blowing out a tire on the highway, visiting family while also doing interviews and press for his newest book, making the trek up a mountain road to see his partner at an abandoned ghost town, and more. Four Sigmatic’s mushroom coffee is real organic, Fair-Trade, single origin Arabica coffee, with Lion’s Mane mushroom for productivity, and Chaga mushroom for im...

Oct 16, 202117 minEp. 243

This Is What You’ll Wish

Ryan explains why you should savor the moments you have with your children, before they are gone, on today’s Daily Dad podcast. Check out the new Daily Dad Medallion at https://store.dailydad.com Sign up for the Daily Dad email: DailyDad.com Follow Daily Dad: Twitter , Instagram , Facebook See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Oct 15, 20214 minEp. 242

You Have to Make Adjustments

Ryan explains why you have to bend to meet your children’s needs, on today’s Daily Dad podcast. Check out the new Daily Dad Medallion at https://store.dailydad.com Sign up for the Daily Dad email: DailyDad.com Follow Daily Dad: Twitter , Instagram , Facebook See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Oct 14, 20214 minEp. 241

Constantly Remind Yourself That Time Flies

Ryan discusses how you should look at time with your kids, not just what they say, on today’s Daily Dad podcast. Check out the new Daily Dad Medallion at https://store.dailydad.com Sign up for the Daily Dad email: DailyDad.com Follow Daily Dad: Twitter , Instagram , Facebook See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Oct 13, 20216 minEp. 240

This is Their Language

Ryan explains why you must watch what your children do, not just what they say, on today’s Daily Dad podcast. Sign up for the Daily Dad email: DailyDad.com Follow Daily Dad: Twitter , Instagram , Facebook See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Oct 12, 20213 minEp. 239

The Moments of Leniency Matter

Ryan talks about the value of having patience with your children, on today’s Daily Dad podcast. Hiya is the pediatrician-approved superpowered chewable vitamin created by two dads tired of children’s vitamins that cause more problems than they solve. Daily Dad listeners receive 50% off your first order. To claim this deal go to hiyahealth.com/DAILYDAD or enter code DAILYDAD at checkout. Sign up for the Daily Dad email: DailyDad.com Follow Daily Dad: Twitter , Instagram , Facebook See Privacy Pol...

Oct 11, 20214 minEp. 238

Author Adam Rubin on Embracing Childhood and Pursuing Passion

On today’s podcast, Ryan talks to Adam Rubin about his newest book High Five , the childlike mindset, the importance of putting yourself in the shoes of your children, what it means to be fun and silly, and more. Adam Rubin is a #1 New York Times best selling author of children's books. His books have sold over one million copies. Rubin graduated from Washington University in St. Louis where he studied advertising and worked as an advertising creative director for ten years before leaving his da...

Oct 09, 20211 hr 13 minEp. 237

What Are You Teaching Them?

Ryan explains how your actions influence your children, on today’s Daily Dad podcast. Sign up for the Daily Dad email: DailyDad.com Follow Daily Dad: Twitter , Instagram , Facebook See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Oct 08, 20213 minEp. 236

Give Them Plenty of These

Ryan discusses the importance of letting your kids know that you’re proud of them, on today’s Daily Dad podcast. Sign up for the Daily Dad email: DailyDad.com Follow Daily Dad: Twitter , Instagram , Facebook See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Oct 07, 20212 minEp. 235

This is The Great Leveler

Ryan explains the brain can be your strongest asset, on today’s Daily Dad podcast. Ryan Holiday’s new book Courage Is Calling: Fortune Favors The Brave is out now! Check it out at https://dailystoic.com/preorder Sign up for the Daily Dad email: DailyDad.com Follow Daily Dad: Twitter , Instagram , Facebook See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Oct 06, 20212 minEp. 234

You Can’t Do This

Ryan explains why you must slowly transition out of your kids life as they get older, on today’s Daily Dad podcast. Sign up for the Daily Dad email: DailyDad.com Follow Daily Dad: Twitter , Instagram , Facebook See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Oct 05, 20213 minEp. 232

Show Them What a Good Marriage Looks Like

Ryan discusses why cultivating a healthy relationship with your partner is so important, on today’s Daily Dad podcast. List your product on AppSumo between September 15th - November 17th and the first 400 offers to go live will receive $1000, the next 2000 to list a product get $250. And everyone who lists gets entered to be one of 10 lucky winners of $10k! Go to https://appsumo.com/ryanholiday to list your product today and cash in on this amazing deal. Sign up for the Daily Dad email: DailyDad...

Oct 04, 20214 minEp. 231