In this episode of the Rise & Dad Podcast, host Kevin DelRo talks with Pat Barber, the creator of the Fathers Guild, CrossFit coach‑trainer, and father of four boys (13, 10, 7, 3). Pat breaks down his middle‑ground approach to modern fatherhood: personal development first, practical rituals second. He shares experiments he runs on himself (the “no‑yelling” month, daily 10‑second hugs), his take on boundaries vs. softness, and how to meaningfully show love to kids through all love languages. Pat also explains why he stepped into social media despite hating the platform and how to “play the game” without selling out.

🚀 In this episode Pat shares:

✅ Why personal development is the foundation of great parenting

✅ Practical rituals: daily hugs, intentional challenges, and coaching tactics

✅ Balancing strength/boundaries with warmth and touch

✅ How to handle internet backlash and use social media strategically

✅ What dads can do to stay present, healthy, and effective

In this thoughtful episode of the Rise and Dad Podcast, host Kevin Del Ro sits down with his neighbor Bharath — a Seattle-based product manager, Mumbai native, and father of two daughters (Sahana, 6, and Sameera, 3). Bharath opens up about growing up in India, his relationship with his dad, navigating grief while raising young kids, and the intentional practices he uses to build connection and resilience in his family.

🚀 In this episode Bharath shares candid, practical, and emotional insights on:

✅ How his dad’s silence taught him to be vocal about love and pride

✅ Simple daily rituals that build closeness (movie nights, pancake mornings)

✅ Balancing ambition and kindness when raising kids across cultures

✅ Letting kids see you sad — and how that creates empathy

✅ Keeping the “magic” alive despite adult stress and busy routines

✅ Funny, real parenting moments (Trader Joe’s banana incident!) This episode blends vulnerability, cultural perspective, and actionable parenting ideas — great for any dad trying to be intentional and present.

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In this episode of the Rise & Dad Podcast, host Kevin Del Ro talks with David Kaplan — founder of Death & Co., hospitality leader, and dad to six-year-old Aria. David opens up about blending leadership and parenting, the power of bringing kids into your work life, how therapy strengthened his marriage and fathering, and practical ways he stays present for his daughter even while running a growing company.

In this episode David shares:

✅ How leading a company informed his parenting (and vice versa)

✅ Why therapy and better communication transformed his relationship with his wife ✅ Practical tips for showing up fully (commit to the bit, involve your kids)

✅ The joy of one-on-one time and small rituals (daddy-daughter adventures, espresso mornings)

✅ Honest struggles: travel, burnout, and the daily challenge of being present

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