About In My Daddy Era: Confessions from a First-Time Father
In My Daddy Era is a place for me to slow down and say the things I don’t want to forget.
Each episode is a short reflection on becoming a first-time father. The moments that catch me off guard, the feelings I didn’t expect, the fear, the joy, and the quiet in-between. Sometimes it’s something big. Sometimes it’s something small. But it’s always honest.
This isn’t a parenting podcast or a guide on how to do things “right.” It’s more like an audio journal of me talking through what fatherhood is teaching me in real time, while I’m still learning it myself.
The episodes are short, lightly edited, and recorded whenever life makes something feel worth capturing. Just reflections I want to remember… and maybe something my daughter will hear one day and understand how deeply she was loved.
Have a story or advice? Send me a note here! The story goes that when I was born, my dad was so enamored with me that he forgot everything else for a second, including my mom, who had just given birth. (I get it, I was adorable.) Once he realized his mistake, he brought her flowers to make up for it. That story always stuck with me because it’s a reminder that even when the baby is the center of the world, we can’t forget the women who carried them here. My dad always told me to learn from hi...
6 May 2026
How You Gonna Do Daddy Like That? (The Daycare Betrayal)
Have a story or advice? Send me a note here! It’s my favorite part of the day. I get to daycare to pick up my daughter, and instead of smiles and open arms, she clings to her teacher and cries when I take her from her... ouch I’m not going to lie, that first time it happened, it broke my heart. I’ve been with her every day of her life, and I’m thinking, "How you going to do daddy like that?" But after the initial sting, I realized how lucky I am. She's with people she loves so much that she d...
30 Apr 2026
This is a Big 1: Happy 1st Birthday & A Shoutout to the Village
Have a story or advice? Send me a note here! My baby girl is officially a toddler. We went all out for the first birthday, Elmo tutus, Cookie Monster shirts, and enough balloons to fill a Sesame Street set. She won’t remember it, but I’ll never forget it. In this episode, I’m reflecting on the milestone of year one. I’m sharing the "extra" details of our party planning, the 'no baby drop' rule, and a conversation with my grandmother that changed how I look at our village. It’s a thank you to ...
22 Apr 2026
Canceled Birthday Dinner to IV Drips - The Daddy Pivot
Have a story or advice? Send me a note here! They say being a father is about being the rock of the family, but even rocks can get taken down by daycare germs. I thought I’d be spending my birthday week at a nice dinner; instead, I found myself in the hospital watching an IV drip. In this episode, I’m confessing the reality of the "immune system boot camp" and how I’m learning to navigate life as a Daddypreneur. From a "mild" case of Hand, Foot, and Mouth in the nursery to a major wake...
15 Apr 2026
My First Night Away: The Georgia Trip and the $25 Bear
Have a story or advice? Send me a note here! I used to think traveling for work was exciting. Then I sat on a plane heading to Georgia and realized that every foot of altitude was another foot further away from my daughter. It was the first time I’d ever broken our "bedtime streak," and the distance felt heavier than the suitcase I was carrying. In this episode, I’m confessing how hard it is to balance being a provider with being a present father. From the frantic energy of the Atlanta airpor...
8 Apr 2026
Jingle Bells in April: Confessions of an Off-Key Dad
Have a story or advice? Send me a note here! They say singing to your child is the easiest way to get them to sleep. They don't tell you that in the heat of a 2:00 AM meltdown, the only song your brain will remember is "Jingle Bells" in the middle of spring. In this episode, I’m confessing my lack of vocal talent and how I became a full-time car performer for my daughter. From "Elmo the Musical" during daycare pickups to the moment she realized what actual singing sounds like at Costco, I’m r...
30 Mar 2026
She Gave Me a Sly Smile and Told Me the Future
Have a story or advice? Send me a note here! Before we even knew the gender, my sister came to me in a dream with that familiar, sly smile and said three words: "Take care of her." From that moment, I knew I was a Girl Dad. But being a father to a daughter carries a weight I didn't fully grasp until I started thinking about the "First Love" effect. In this episode, I’m looking at the responsibility of being my daughter's daily example. Through a conversation with a friend and my own reflectio...
20 Mar 2026
The Slowest Minute: The Youngest She Will Ever Be
Have a story or advice? Send me a note here! When my daughter was a newborn, she had this specific stretch arms up, elbows bent, and the cutest little "duck lips" you’ve ever seen. I watched her do it every morning until, one day, she just stopped. It was the first time I realized that in fatherhood, every beautiful habit has an expiration date. In this episode, I’m grappling with the "milestone trap" and the bittersweet reality that they really do grow up as fast as everyone says. From the e...
16 Mar 2026
The Reason I Make Christmas Cookies Every February
Have a story or advice? Send me a note here! Traditions are often just things we do because "that’s how it’s always been." But for Rick, a new tradition was born out of a promise made in a hospital room. In this episode, Rick explores the bittersweet reality of his daughter growing up without her aunt, and how he is using "February Christmas Cookies" to bridge the gap between the sister he lost and the daughter he’s raising. Support the show
12 Mar 2026
Building the Crib: The Heaviest Furniture I've Ever Built
Have a story or advice? Send me a note here! Before the baby arrives, every dad goes through "The Prep." For Rick, it wasn't just about moving a desk or mounting a shelf, it was about making the transition from "Me" to "Her" physically. In this episode, Rick discusses the weight of a crib (literally and metaphorically), the "first daddy move" of giving up his office, and the immense gratitude he feels for his wife’s journey through pregnancy. Support the show
10 Mar 2026
Five Nurses, Five Swaddle Techniques, and One Tiny Human
Have a story or advice? Send me a note here! Episode Summary: In the quiet chaos of a hospital room, a simple text message triggers a massive identity shift. Rick shares the raw, unedited realization of moving from "son" to "father" in a matter of hours. From the terror of the "near-slip" to the humility of learning five different swaddles from five different nurses, this episode is a tribute to the steep learning curve of day one. What You’ll Hear: The Text Message: The moment the word...
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