There's no manual for becoming a dad—but there should be. Dadicated Joe is a new dad's guide to navigating the wild ride of early fatherhood. From the moment you hear "we're pregnant" through those sleepless, life-altering early months, host Joe Carr (dad, husband, and co-founder of Serenity Kids) brings real talk, helpful tips, and shared experiences to the mic. This journey can be overwhelming—you shouldn't have to do it alone.
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64. Why Dads Are Unprepared for the Biggest Day of Their Life with Patrick Houser
When Patrick first searched "fathers to be" online, Google returned one result: "Did you mean mothers to be?" That was 20 years ago. This conversation is about changing that.
They say there isn't a handbook for how to be a dad, but it turns out there is! Patrick wrote it, the "Fathers to Be Handbook, A Roadmap for the Transition to Fatherhood". In it he outlines how men can change their mindset from thinking their job is to provide, stay calm, and support from the sidelines, to fully connecting and embracing the experience not just for their baby and partner, but for themselves.
Patrick Houser has spent decades helping men understand that fathers are not bystanders in birth. After his own first birth experience showed him how emotionally intense and unsupported this season can be for dads, he went on to become part of the first documented waterbirth in the USA and helped build FathersToBe.org, an initiative that supports men through pregnancy, birth, and early fathering.
"All you can do is all you can do, and all you can do is enough." — Patrick Houser
If you are an expectant dad, a first time father, or someone who felt completely unprepared the moment that baby arrived, this one is for you.
What we get into:
Why first time dads are often left emotionally unprepared for fatherhood
How to prepare for birth as a dad before the baby comes
What a dad's real role in birth looks like beyond just showing up
Why men feel powerless during pregnancy and what to do instead
How to support your partner without trying to control the process
Why the "yes" mindset changes everything in the delivery room and beyond
How to bond with your newborn when the baby has not lived in your body
http://www.fatherstobe.org/
https://www.instagram.com/patrickhouser7/
Other episodes:
Pregnancy for men https://youtu.be/6oxTJbCWw-k
Birth 101 for men https://youtu.be/s8lQLCkOJK0
Post Partum Shit show https://youtu.be/5tTOX-oyqD4
👉 Get 15% off your first Serenity Kids order with code: DADICATED15 https://myserenitykids.com/
Being Dadicated isn't about having all the answers.
It's about showing up.
It's about committing to the kind of dad—and man—you want to be, even when it's hard. Especially when it's hard.
Joe Carr is a dad to Della, husband to Serenity, co-founder of Serenity Kids baby food, and the voice behind Dadicated Joe.
Follow Joe Carr on social media
Instagram: @dadicatedjoe
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10 Aug 2026
63. "I Couldn't Tolerate Dairy Until I Tried Raw Milk" with Craig McCloskey
Raw milk changed Craig McCloskey's experience with dairy. The safety question is more nuanced than you've been told.
Craig McCloskey cut out dairy after years of congestion, allergies, and digestive issues — and it worked. But when he reintroduced raw dairy years later, none of those symptoms came back.
In this minisode of DadicatedJoe, Craig and Joe unpack why that happens: raw milk versus pasteurized milk, how fermentation changes the game for kefir and cheese, and the surprising experiment where raw milk fermented into something drinkable while pasteurized milk just molded. They cover the history of pasteurization, the sanitation failures that made it necessary, and why modern raw milk farms that test every batch for pathogens may produce milk with fewer harmful bacteria than what's legally allowed in grocery store pasteurized milk. For anyone navigating dairy intolerance or questioning whether all milk affects them the same way, this conversation offers a practical, evidence-grounded way to evaluate your options.
👉 Get 15% off your first Serenity Kids order with code: DADICATED15 https://myserenitykids.com/
Being Dadicated isn't about having all the answers.
It's about showing up.
It's about committing to the kind of dad—and man—you want to be, even when it's hard. Especially when it's hard.
Joe Carr is a dad to Della, husband to Serenity, co-founder of Serenity Kids baby food, and the voice behind Dadicated Joe.
Follow Joe Carr on social media
Instagram: @dadicatedjoe
TikTok: @dadicatedjoe
YouTube @dadicatedjoe
8 Aug 2026
62. My 7-Year-Old Daughter "Calls Out" My Parenting: Brutally Honest
What would your 7-year-old daughter say if you asked her for honest feedback on your parenting?
I invited my daughter, Della, onto the podcast to find out. I asked how she thinks my wife and I are doing, which rules feel unfair, and what she wishes I understood better.
Her answers were funny, thoughtful, and more honest than I expected. She told me how rushing makes her feel, why my phone pulls me away, and what she needs when emotions get big. She also reminded me that children notice far more than we realize.
This episode is for dads who want to understand fatherhood through their child's eyes. You may not agree with every answer, but asking the questions can strengthen the relationship.
👇 In this episode, we explore:
What do children really think about their parents?
How does rushing affect your child emotionally?
What do daughters need from their dads?
How can dads become more emotionally present?
Which parenting rules feel unfair to children?
Link to Serenity episode https://youtu.be/X-NuUeBn2ac
Link to toddler tantrums https://youtu.be/I7dE_MOlwXk
👉 Get 15% off your first Serenity Kids order with code: DADICATED15 https://myserenitykids.com/
Being Dadicated isn't about having all the answers.
It's about showing up.
It's about committing to the kind of dad—and man—you want to be, even when it's hard. Especially when it's hard.
Joe Carr is a dad to Della, husband to Serenity, co-founder of Serenity Kids baby food, and the voice behind Dadicated Joe.
Follow Joe Carr on social media
Instagram: @dadicatedjoe
TikTok: @dadicatedjoe
YouTube @dadicatedjoe
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