DILF (Dad I'd Like To Friend)

What Doesn't Kill Us, Makes Us Stronger | Dave Callaham (DILF RePlay Series) Oct 24, 2024

Once known as "the scary dad" in his daughter's pre-school class, top Hollywood screenwriter Dave Callaham (writer of Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse and Marvel's groundbreaking Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings) joins host Kevin Seldon, in this DILF Replay, for an intimate discussion on how looks can be deceiving, how to overcome past trauma to build a brighter future, and the importance of being transparent with your feelings — no matter how awkward and scary that may be....

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Acknowledgement (DILF's Co-Parenting Series) - DILF RePlay Oct 10, 2024

In preparation for our upcoming third season, we're excited to present another episode favorite in our DILF RePlay Series:

In the first of DILF’s popular CoParenting Series, Host Kevin Seldon invites his brave wife on the pod… mid-arguement, after finding themselves in the middle of a fight that seemed all too familiar. They soon realized that WHAT they were actually arguing about had nothing to do with the situation before them. In fact, they were each simply angry about other unresolved issues in their relationship and using this random argument to vent frustrations without actually addressing the true issue at hand... and it was beginning to impact the environment in which they raised their child. They found themselves in a vicious cycle... and it wasn't about a lack of love, it was remnants from past feelings that had yet to be resolved and simply lingered silently, growing momentum within them in a way that could slowly poison any relationship, but especially dangerous for the often strained relationship between co-parents.

/ To hear other episodes from DILF’s Co-Parenting Series:

s1, ep7: CONNECTION - https://pod.fo/e/20a2a
s1, ep15: BOUNDARIES - https://pod.fo/e/27fb1
s2, ep5: REBUILDING CONNECTIONS - https://pod.fo/e/d6ccb
s2, ep13: THE CURSE OF MARTYRDOM - https://pod.fo/e/f4e64

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*DILF is a proud founding partner of ALL PARENTS WELCOME: a nonprofit coalition of parents working to create more support and inclusivity within parenting culture > to join us, visit https://join.apw.ngo

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Celebrating Imperfections | Dad, How Do I (DILF RePlay Series) Sep 26, 2024

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. That Youtube channel is called DAD, HOW DO I and in under three months it has amassed over 2.4 million subscribers.

In this DILF Replay, Kevin sits down with Rob Kenney, the dad behind DAD HOW DO I, for a heart-to-heart with the international sensation one fan referred to as “not the internet dad, but rather the internet’s dad.” Together, they discuss everything from celebrating our imperfections, the importance of being vulnerable in front of our kids, and how to prevent past mistakes from corrupting our present.

/ For More on ROB + DAD, HOW DO I = YouTube :: Interview on The TODAY Show //

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DadTruth (DILF RePlay Series) Sep 12, 2024

In preparation for our upcoming third season, we're excited to present our DILF RePlay Series, beginning with an episode favorite from Season One.

A #DadTruth is a simple statement that breaks down barriers by shedding insight into the modern fatherhood experience to reveal the differences and, often times, the many similarities between parents of any gender, race, creed or sexual orientation.

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Looking for more Support as a Parent? Jul 25, 2024

DILF host, Kevin Seldon, provides an update on our upcoming third season, and announces the launch of a new nonprofit called ALL PARENTS WELCOME (APW) — a global coalition of parents working to create more support and inclusivity within parenting culture. To learn more about APW or to sign up to join the coalition, visit https://join.apw.ngo

Kevin also discusses what he's been working on since the end of DILF season 2 — the creation of new book: a sanity-saving guide to better support the new dads, providing the tools needed to become the type of actively-engaged, emotionally-evolved parent that every partner and child needs and deserves. SO, if you’re a new or expectant parent, or a dad who could have ever used more support, or a mom who wishes your partner had more resources to better support you and themselves… this is your opportunity to make that a reality for new parents across the globe with 100% of net proceeds donated back to APW. To contribute (every little bit helps), visit https://daffy.apw.ngo

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The Importance of Paid Leave for Both Moms AND Dads | Congressman Jimmy Gomez Jun 15, 2023

In this special Father's Day episode, DILF host Kevin Seldon welcomes California Congressman Jimmy Gomez, an Assistant Whip of the Democratic Caucus and Founder of the Congressional Dads Caucus, to explore some of the most common concerns affecting new parents across the country.

Together, they dive deep into common misconceptions surrounding new parents, ways to build an equitable relationship with your parenting partner, and the importance of a national paid leave policy for both moms and dads...

// Episode LINKS:

/ To sign the Petition for PAID LEAVE FOR ALL - CLICK HERE!

/ More on Congressman Jimmy Gomez - https://gomez.house.gov

/ New York Times Article on Fathers and Paid Leave - https://nytimes.com/2021/11/08/opinion/paid-family-leave-fathers.html

/ Episode PARTNERS:

PAID LEAVE FOR ALL is the national campaign of organizations leading the fight for paid family and medical leave for all working people. They represent dozens of organizations and millions of dads you'd like to friend, plus parents, caregivers, survivors, small businesses, and advocates. They launched an irreverent public awareness campaign (Get Your Sh*t Together, Baby) and now a new petition in partnership with Glamour, go to PaidLeaveForAll.org to sign

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Creating a More Balanced Home (DILF Quick Hit) Jun 16, 2022

It's time to fight outdated stereotypes regarding gender roles within the home.

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...

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The Road to Happy Feb 03, 2022

As parents, our focus is often firmly planted on our children and their wellbeing, but how can we be expected to provide them with the very best if we're completely neglecting ourselves and our own needs?!

In DILF's Season Two Finale, we explore a short list of actions that we can take as parents in order to attempt to refill our own cups and access more joy in our lives...

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*Episode Art Photo by Zsuzsi Steiner

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When Mom Becomes Dad Jan 06, 2022

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 experience of living life as both dad and mom.

After giving birth to four children, Nick decided that he was tired of living a lie and began his journey transitioning to Dad. His journey is not only fascinating, but also an eye-opening lesson in the realities of gender bias that most of us face on a daily basis. So much more than a trans story, this is Nick North's tale of bravery — an eye-opening interview that proves that the formula for being an amazing parent is simply living your truth while continuing to show up each and every day... with love.

/ Episode Resources::

If you know someone who might be struggling with their gender identity - https://wethenorths.com/journal/signs-kid-struggling-with-gender-identity

/ DILF's Empowerment episode - https://pod.fo/e/f4e64

/ THE POWER by Naomi Alderman - https://amzn.to/3IV99Ve

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Inventing Your Own Path | Exploding Kittens' Elan Lee Dec 02, 2021

Could fewer toys inspire more creativity in our children?

Kevin welcomes fellow dad and constant innovator, Elan Lee (co-creator of Exploding Kittens — one of the most successful kickstarter campaigns of all time) 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 life and parenthood)… to maintaining a sense of balance with all life throws at us while remaining an actively involved parent and partner.

/ Episode Resource:

Elan's talk at EG 10 / Aqua Notes

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How to Avoid Handicapping Your Co-Parent (DILF Quick Hit) Nov 18, 2021

Have you ever attempted to "save the day" when you overhear your coparent having a disagreement with your child? I know I have…

In our latest DILF Quick Hit, we explore situations where we as coparents might be unknowingly handicapping our parenting partner — even if it's done with the best of intentions...

Episode Resources:

/ To read the Huffpo article referenced in this episode: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/key-to-success_b_8108014

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The Curse of Martyrdom (DILF's Co-Parenting Series) Nov 04, 2021

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 Series, Kevin welcomes back his partner/co-parent to discuss everything from struggles with martyrdom to the importance of empowering our partners and kids for their own well-being... and our own!

/ To hear past episodes of DILF’s Co-Parenting Series:

s1, ep3: ACKNOWLEDGMENT - https://pod.fo/e/2f5c5
s1, ep7: CONNECTION - https://pod.fo/e/20a2a
s1, ep15: BOUNDARIES - https://pod.fo/e/27fb1
s2, ep5: REBUILDING CONNECTIONS - https://pod.fo/e/d6ccb

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The Key To Accessing More JOY (DILF Quick Hit) Oct 21, 2021

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.

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Balance is Bullsh*t Oct 07, 2021

If you’ve ever felt hurt or useless due to your child’s close relationship with your partner, you are NOT alone.

In today's episode, host Kevin Seldon welcomes successful entrepreneur, Ari Bloom, who's made a career out of manifesting the dreams of others while remaining behind the scenes — similar to his life as a parent. So, how does this versatile entrepreneur somehow still find the time to make his family a priority? The answer may surprise you...

Together, Kevin and Ari —Founder and CEO of A-Frame Brands, the company behind Kinlo (Naomi Osaka's suncare brand), Loved01 (a skincare line from John Legend), and Proudly (a baby care line for children of color by Dwyane Wade and Gabrielle Union), as well as the co-founder of Wise Sons Delicatessen — share an honest discussion on everything from the power of transparency and the importance of fighting our tendencies toward auto-pilot, to why the concept of balance… is bullshit.

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Why You Need a Hobby (DILF Quick Hit) Sep 23, 2021

A hobby is defined as an activity done regularly in one's leisure time for pleasure. However, as a parent, few of us are able to find the time (let alone the energy) for such "selfish" endeavors. But what's selfish about finding a moment for yourself from time to time? What if a task as easy as starting a list of potential hobbies to pursue was the answer to opening your world to more joy, more energy, and more possibilities...

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What Doesn't Kill Us, Makes Us Stronger | Dave Callaham Sep 02, 2021

Once known as "the scary dad" in his daughter's pre-school class, top Hollywood screenwriter Dave Callaham (writer of Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse and Marvel's groundbreaking Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings) joins host Kevin Seldon for an intimate discussion on how looks can be deceiving, how to overcome past trauma to build a brighter future, and the importance of being transparent with your feelings — no matter how awkward and scary that may be....

/ To see this episode's #ContestGiveaway winners, visit: https://www.instagram.com/p/CTkZQHHF6KP

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Dealing with Rejection from Your Child (DILF Quick Hit) Aug 19, 2021

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.

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Living Adventurously... with Kids | Johnnyswim Aug 05, 2021

In today's episode, Kevin welcomes Abner Ramirez who with his wife, Amanda Sudano, make up the popular musical duo, Johnnyswim. They also recently became stars of TWO shows on Chip + Joanna Gaines' newly launched Magnolia Network on MAX: HOME ON THE ROAD (centered around their life while performing around the world with their three kids in tow) + THE JOHNNYSWIM SHOW (detailing what life is like for a family that has become land-locked after years of adventures traveling the world)...

Together, Kevin and Abner have a brutally honest discussion on everything from living adventurously while maintaining boundaries to keeping the romance alive... even while on the road with 3 kids along for the ride!

/ To learn more about Johnnyswim -> Site :: IG :: Spotify

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#DadTruth (DILF REPLAY: s1, ep2) Jul 22, 2021

We don't often hear about parenting from the perspective of a dad. And all of those outdated stereotypes and internet memes only work to divide moms and dads, when in reality, we all have a lot more in common than the world often presents. In this DILF REPLAY, we revisit where it all began with an episode celebrating ALL that unites us as parents... if we allow ourselves a moment to see things from a fresh perspective.

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Rebuilding Connections (DILF's Co-Parenting Series) Jul 01, 2021

In this episode, Kevin once again welcomes his partner-in-crime, wife and co-parent to discuss everything from the struggles of maintaining intimacy with those who matter most to strategies for reconnecting with those who matter most (from your partner to your kid/s to yourself!)

/ To hear past episodes of DILF’s Co-Parenting Series:

Ep3: ACKNOWLEDGMENT - https://pod.fo/e/2f5c5
Ep7: CONNECTION - https://pod.fo/e/20a2a
Ep15: BOUNDARIES - https://pod.fo/e/27fb1

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Finding The Joy in Parenthood | Dude Dad Jun 17, 2021

In celebration of Father's Day, Kevin welcomes a man who epitomizes what this podcast is all about - accessible, vulnerable yet knows how to have some fun, plus a dedicated partner and parent who makes an effort to always put his family first — truly a dad ANY parent would want to… friend. As the force behind viral sensation "Dude Dad," Taylor Calmus makes parents laugh, while showing us how to find the joy in everyday parenthood.

/ Check out Taylor's new show, SUPER DAD, on the Discovery+ App, as well as the newly launched Magnolia Network

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Facing Loss as a Parent Jun 03, 2021

Sometimes there are those around us who present as the most positive people in the room, but behind closed doors, it’s a whole different story.

Kevin welcomes performer and martial artist, Jaylen Moore for an intimate discussion on modern masculinity, allowing ourselves to be vulnerable in front of our children, coping with depression as a parent, and moving through grief in order to thrive.

Everyone faces challenges in life that can impact their mental health. If you are feeling like something isn’t quite right, consider taking a mental health screen at www.MHAscreening.org - it’s free, anonymous, and confidential. Once you have your results, MHA (Mental Health America) will provide you with additional information + resources to help you on your journey. And remember, one step at a time...

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When You're All Tapped Out | Beleaf in Fatherhood May 20, 2021

Let's face it, we’re all tired. We’re all burnt out. And for most of us, self-care has been nowhere near the top of our list.

In this episode, we dive deep — behind the polite smiles and perfect Instagram feeds — for a very honest conversation with Glen Henry (the Dad behind Beleaf in Fatherhood & star of Apple TV+’s Dads alongside Will Smith and Neil Patrick Harris) for a vulnerably honest conversation debunking outdated family ideals like "Happy Wife, Happy Life" or "men don't have feelings;" while exploring how to move forward when you are simply... all tapped out.

Join us as we take a step beyond all those dated ideals that are no longer serving us or our families, in order to carve out a new path that can benefit each and every one of us... because sometimes, it's okay to not be okay.

// To learn more about Glen -> Youtube / IG / People //

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The Importance of Putting Yourself First May 06, 2021

As parents, each of us, at some point or another, has felt utterly lost. So, how the heck do we get back to a place of joy while keeping up with the laundry list of life's responsibilities?

Maybe the easiest path back is Re-Prioritizing SELF (or possibly, for many, prioritizing yourself for the first time in your life).

In the premiere episode of DILF's second season (launching in coordination with the start of Mental Health Awareness Month), DILF host Kevin Seldon shares his personal journey back to the center of his universe – a place EVERY parent deserves to tap into...

What to expect:

DILF's 2nd Season will delve 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 surrounding common mental health issues like anxiety and depression that affect parents around the globe.

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Trailer: Parenting Podcast, DAD I’D LIKE TO FRIEND (Dilf S2) May 04, 2021

DAD I’D LIKE TO FRIEND (aka: The DILF Podcast) first gained attention for being a vulnerably honest parenting podcast from the often underestimated perspective of a father that focuses less on parenting... and more on improving the mental health of parents.

Featured by People Magazine, Season 1 ranked in the top 2% of podcasts worldwide – breaking onto Apple’s Top 50 Parenting Podcast charts in the US, Canada, Australia, Spain, Israel, New Zealand, Mexico, Germany, Denmark, France, and the UK. Departing from the saturated advice-on-child-rearing model, the celebrated podcast has been hailed as a rare forum that speaks inclusively to both dads and moms, providing community for any parent seeking support and camaraderie.

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. Through these discussions, DILF creator / host Kevin Seldon hopes to eliminate much of the stigma and shame surrounding common mental health issues like anxiety and depression that affect parents around the globe.

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Dads Need Support Too Nov 05, 2020

Our entire 1st season has led to this!

In our quest to build a much-needed support network for dads – creating a safe space for fathers to explore their feelings on everything from modern masculinity to parenthood – Kevin welcomes Dan Doty, the cofounder of Evryman, for DILF's Season One Finale, for a deep dive on becoming the Dad you've always wanted to be, letting down your guard and building your support network as a father... while inviting more fulfillment into your daily life.

/ Check out Man 2.0: Healthline's Partnership with Evryman /

And if you are one of the many fathers out there craving more resources and support as a parent, we’d love to hear from you by visiting ALLparentsWelcome.com

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A Dad is Born (DILF's Expect The Unexpected Series, Part 2b) Oct 08, 2020

This is the second installment of DILF's Expect The Unexpected Series, 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 fears measured up to the realities of becoming a parent.

In this episode, Kevin welcomes back comedian Brian McWilliams (click here to hear his first NSFW episode as an expectant dad from from s1, ep 18) as his baby girl is turning 8 months old to explore how becoming a parent transforms us as men.

Episode Resources:

/ Click to check out Brian's favorite dad-prep book, The Baby Owner's Manual /

/ Click to check out DILF's Baby Sleep Playlist on Spotify /

/ Click to check out DILF's Top Necessities for New Parents

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Dad In Progress (DILF's Expect The Unexpected Series, Part 2a) Oct 08, 2020

Kevin welcomes hesitant, expectant father Brian McWilliams for a raw, honest and def NSFW discussion about facing the pending deadline of fatherhood.

This is the second installment of DILF's Expect The Unexpected Series, where we invite on expectant fathers and provide the often too-rare opportunity to explore feelings on pending fatherhood.

Episode Resources:

/ Click to check out DILF's Baby Sleep Playlist on Spotify /

/ Click to check out DILF's Top Necessities for New Parents /

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The Evolution of Fatherhood (DILF's DADvocate Series) Sep 24, 2020

In the second of DILF's DADvocate Series (spotlighting fathers who are taking an active effort in making the world a better place for Dads), Kevin welcomes Matt Schneider, a father of two who’s been an active stay-at-home dad for over 15 years and is also the co-founder of City Dads Group, a national organization dedicated to bringing dads together.

Together, they share a very eye-opening conversation on how the world’s view of fathers has evolved over the past two decades, the importance of self-care for Stay-At-Home Parents (SAHPs), as well as steps men can take to increase the acceptance of fathers as primary caregivers.

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King of THE DAD Meme (DILF's #DadsOfInstagram Series) Sep 10, 2020

Kevin welcomes Joel Willis, the Editor in Chief of THE DAD (the social media giant) to discuss everything from the surprising depth of Dad Memes to normalizing vulnerability for men & strategies on flipping the script on the homefront during quarantine...

This is the second in DILF's #DadsOfInstagram Series exploring fatherhood through the lens of individuals who've entered the spotlight with a heavy emphasize on their life as a Dad.

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Boundaries (DILF's Co-Parenting Series) Aug 27, 2020

As a podcast created to learn more about the world of #parenting & one that often asks others to delve deep into their relationship with their kids and their partners, it’s only fair that our host does the same for time-to-time... which is one of the motivations behind DILF's Co-Parenting Series where Kevin invites on his beautiful wife Laura to discuss any issues they might be dealing with in their #coparenting relationship - whether it has to do with their child or their relationship with one another.

Luckily it’s become a popular series amongst our listeners and has seemed to be helpful tool for others in their own relationships. So, if you are new to the podcast or this co-parenting series (which is basically our version of #couplestherapy), buckle in as Kevin welcomes back his wife/co-parent for an honest + vulnerable conversation on the importance of healthy boundaries... and his wife's self-confessed lack of any!

This is the third installment of DILF's Co-Parenting Series...

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Choosing Parenthood | Gays With Kids Aug 13, 2020

We spend a lot of time discussing the joys and struggles that come with parenthood, but we rarely take the time to explore the choice one makes to enter the club.

For many of us, the path to parenthood was not an easy or straight-forward journey... but that's especially true for members of the LGBTQ community.

Kevin welcomes David Dodge, the Executive Director of Gays With Kids, who made a very conscious choice to become a #Dad on an untraditional path that led to three beautiful children...

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Reimagining Fatherhood (DILF's DADvocate Series) Jul 30, 2020

Kevin welcomes Kevin Shafer, a dad of four with a PhD primarily focused on the study of fatherhood, who provides a much-needed wake-up call for both men and women on why it’s so crucial that we ALL work together to create a more welcoming environment for #fathers on the homefront...

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.

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Leading By Example | Joél Leon Jul 16, 2020

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 welcomes Joél Leon, a celebrated artist whose Ted Talk on coparenting has over a million views... and the man Lin-Manuel Miranda called “the most inspiring guy in my twitter feed.”

Together, they discuss strategies to inspire ourselves even in the most chaotic of times, as well as everything from finding ways to incorporate more #creativity and #passion into our lives as parents to leading by example in becoming the best version of ourselves for our children... and the work it takes to get there.

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Father Figure | Dad, How Do I Jul 02, 2020

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. That Youtube channel is called DAD, HOW DO I and in under three months it has amassed over 2.4 million subscribers.

In this episode, Kevin sits down with Rob Kenney, the dad behind DAD HOW DO I, for a heart-to-heart with the international sensation one fan referred to as “not the internet dad, but rather the internet’s dad.” Together, they discuss everything from celebrating our imperfections, the importance of being vulnerable in front of our kids, and how to prevent past mistakes from corrupting our present.

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The Happiness Checklist | DILF 10 Jun 18, 2020

In this special Father's Day episode, our host, Kevin Seldon, introduces his "Happiness Checklist" - the five most important facets he believes are crucial to living a healthy and fulfilled life:

1. Support Network // 2. Love // 3. Passion // 4. Health // 5. FUN

Spoiler Alert: In the end, Kevin's theory reveals that the most important key to improving mental health with sustained happiness for fathers is a strong SUPPORT NETWORK.

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Dad I'd Like To Friend (DILF S1 Trailer) Jun 04, 2020

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The Artistry of Parenthood (DILF's #DadsOfInstagram Series) May 21, 2020

Kevin welcomes Dadfluencer David Pierre (the talent behind Instagram's @life_with_benjamin) to discuss how he balances his passion as a multi-media artist with his duties as a stay-at-home dad.

This is the first of DILF's #DadsofInstagram Series, where we invite on fathers who've entered the spotlight through social media primarily thanks to their life as a parent.

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Finding Fatherhood May 07, 2020

Kevin welcomes the talented actor James Kyson to explore topics from true masculinity to reprioritizing our lives in the wake of the coronavirus...

When host Kevin Seldon first introduced The DILF Podcast to James Kyson, the concept was to center their episode around the launch of DILF's Work/LIfe Balance Series, considering how much James travels as a working actor while still maintaining the desire to be an active presence in his daughter's life. However, when the coronavirus hit and James became homebound, everything changed. With his life now turned upside down, this episode delves into James' evolution as a man, a father, and a co-parent...

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Connection (DILF's Co-Parenting Series) Apr 23, 2020

Let’s just call it out - finding ways to CONNECT with another human being is not always easy, but sustaining a true connection with your partner once the weight and responsibilities of children have entered the picture can be especially difficult.

In this episode, Kevin once again welcomes his wife, Laura Seldon to discuss strategies on how to stay connected post-kids, while exploring the following controversial theory:

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 homes. If we can find ways to be our best selves and work to form true connections with our partners during all this chaos, then we can survive anything — it's atleast worth exploring...

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Pregnant in the Time of Corona (DILF's Expect The Unexpected Series) Apr 09, 2020

Kevin welcomes expectant dad & NBC News Reporter Kent Erdahl to explore the realities of bringing a new life into the world in the midst of a global pandemic.

This is the first of DILF's new ongoing series on first-time dads, we invite on dads-to-be to provide the often too-rare opportunity to explore feelings on pending fatherhood.

The goal is to allow veteran parents to nostalgically revisit the infancy of their own parental concerns and the chance to check-in with themselves on how far they've come, while offering the freedom to expectant dads to release some of that pressure that most of us never had the opportunity to explore - a forum that every modern parent truly deserves and honestly needs...

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DILF Challenge :: The Grandparent Hokey Pokey Mar 31, 2020

As parents, we have a lot to balance with trying to get work done while finding ways to occupy our kids... these are crazy times! Yet in our struggles, many of us have forgotten about a large group of parents who are also struggling: OUR parents. But, what if we could find five minutes in our day to lift OUR parents’ spirits while giving them a reason to get up and dance!

Last week, we video chatted with my parents at around 4pm in the afternoon. They were both in bed, had been all day. And although they were excited to talk to their grandson, they were simultaneously glued to their bed and the tv news. And then my 18m son requested a song, but my mom singing apathetically from bed didn't exactly do the trick and he got a bit bored. SO, I suggested a little Hokey Pokey, and my dad leaped at the chance to entertain his grandson. And as he got into the dance, so did my son... And as my son laughed, so did my dad. It was a beautiful moment. And then we convinced my mom to do the same, so she begrudgingly got out of bed... but as she sang and danced, once again, HER spirits began to lift as my son laughed and danced along. Once we were done, we decided to call my wife's parents to request the same. Sure enough, the same thing happened. As each of my son's grandparents got up to entertain their grandson, they also got some much needed physical exercise, as well as an opportunity to lift their endorphins and their day...and that gave me an idea.

Isn’t it time we had a simple 'challenge' that an older generation can participate in, that can provide a little physical exercise while lifting everyone's spirits for short while. This isn't about nominating your friends or going viral, this Is about lifting your parents' day during this lockdown, helping them to stay healthy and active while spreading some love. And who couldn’t use a little more of that right now...

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#SpreadCALM | Overcoming Anxieties in the Home Mar 26, 2020

In this episode, we delve into the brain science behind stress, ways to combat anxieties within our homes, and strategies ways to not just survive but thrive...

Before we can even attempt to follow the advice we've all read to calm our anxieties (like going for walks, eating healthy, or meditating), we need to first ACKNOWLEDGE OUR FEELINGS. Pushing them down won't help you or anyone around you. Feeling anxious during this craziness is normal… at any age.

In this episode, Kevin welcomes Ned Johnson (co-author of national bestseller, The Self-Driven Child) to discuss some of the neuroscience behind stress as well as his recent article in the Washington Post: offering tips on how to increase our kid's sense of control during this global crisis.

"After this virus has run its course, not only will we have a greater herd immunity to the virus (through exposure, like we used to do with chicken pox), we may have greater herd immunity to the stress. And if we handle it properly, our children will, too.” - Ned Johnson

One of the biggest takeaways that neuroscience teaches us is that adversity in life wires the brain for resilience. So, this crisis maybe more of an opportunity than we realize to learn new ways to handle our anxiety while practicing techniques to spread CALM in our homes and throughout the world around us.

Please consider SHARING this episode if it was helpful in calming some of your fears and anxieties.

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Modern Dadhood Mar 12, 2020

Kevin welcomes the first "Dad Friend" he made during his paternity leave to discuss some of the struggles (as well as many of the lessons), they've learned thus far on the exciting rollercoaster journey we call: parenthood.

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 issues to light, and hopeful helping other dads out there to know that they are NOT alone.

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Acknowledgement (DILF's Co-Parenting Series) Feb 20, 2020

In the first episode of DILF's Co-Parenting Series, we delve into some familiar territory for most parents...

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 unresolved issues in our relationship and simply using this random argument to vent frustrations without actually addressing the true issue at hand... and it was beginning to impact the environment in which we raise our child.

We were in a vicious cycle... and it wasn't about a lack of love, it was remnants from past feelings that had yet to be resolved and simply lingered silently, growing momentum within us in a way that could slowly poison any relationship but especially dangerous for the often strained relationship between co-parents... and this made me think of a topic I’ve been working on a lot lately: A simple concept to some, yet revolutionary to others: ACKNOWLEDGMENT... one of the best ways I have found to gain resolution and put the past behind us.

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#DadTruth Jan 30, 2020

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 conversation by posting your own #DadTruth on instagram today, and don't forget to include #DadTruth + our Instagram handle: @DILFpodcast so we can find your posts and feature them!

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Origin Story | DILF Jan 30, 2020

Welcome to the The DILF Podcast! In our world, DILF means "Dad I'd Like to... FRIEND!" And that's exactly the goal of this podcast: to offer parents support through honest conversations about what it means to be a parent in the modern world.

In this first episode, you'll get to know our host, Kevin Seldon, who's been working hard to fight all those outdated #MrMom stereotypes during his 1st year as a SAHD (stay-at-home-dad).

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