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Fatherhood can turn a calm moment into a blow-up in seconds. If you’ve ever gone from fine to nuclear, this episode is for you.

In this solo episode of The Dad Compass Podcast, Dmitry breaks down the real reason dads get explosive: stress response + identity threat + overload—and the exact tools to stop reacting and start leading with control.

We cover the hidden triggers behind dad rage, why anger isn’t leadership, and how to use the 10-second gap to reset before you say something you can’t take back. You’ll also get a simple repair script (what to say after you yell) and a 7-day challenge to change the emotional temperature in your home.

If you want to be a stronger, calmer, more respected father—without becoming soft—this is the episode.

Comment your #1 dad trigger (the thing that flips your switch) and I’ll read a few in the next episode and break down real solutions.

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Chapters -

00:00 Why Dads Snap: The Explosive Dad Problem
05:51 Reactivity Is a Stress Response (Dad Anger Explained)
11:26 Why Fatherhood Feels Overwhelming (5 Triggers That Set Dads Off)
16:00 The 10-Second Gap Method (How to Stop Yelling Fast)
21:55 Repair After Yelling (How to Apologize Like a Strong Dad)
26:47 7-Day Challenge to Stop Reacting (Lead Calm, Stay Respected)

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Parenting for prosperity is not about raising rich kids. It’s about raising capable kids.
In this episode of The Dad Compass Podcast, “Parenting for Prosperity: Are You Raising Good Kids or Capable Kids?” we ask the wild question: if your kid ran a brand new country tomorrow, would they thrive or collapse in 48 hours?

We break down the real “country-building” skills kids need: resilience, money habits, clear house rules, family culture, communication, and leadership by example.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN
- Good kids vs capable kids: what’s the difference?
- How kids build resilience when life punches back
- Teaching financial independence without raising entitled kids
- Why clear house rules matter (and how lecturing backfires)
- Real responsibility: chores, laundry, cooking, and life skills
- Culture at home: what you praise, what you tolerate, what you ignore
- Leadership at home: honesty, discipline, resilience, communication

COMMENT QUESTION
If your kid had to run their own country tomorrow, would they survive? Why or why not?

CHAPTERS
00:00 If your kid ran a country tomorrow…
00:54 Good kids vs capable kids
02:33 Parenting for prosperity (resilience + adaptability)
08:30 Money habits and kids spending fast food money
12:09 Trades, work ethic, and building a future
14:53 House rules: why kids “make their own laws”
17:09 Real responsibility (meals, chores, leadership lessons)
20:47 “Your checkbook is an app” (modern money reality)
23:16 Financial independence and avoiding dependency
25:01 Seasonal work and saving for the slow season
29:50 Value creates opportunity (and money)
31:22 Avoiding problems vs facing hard phone calls
32:34 Bankruptcy lessons and how debt traps happen
37:48 Infrastructure habits: finishing what you start
41:02 Stress, mental health, and positivity under pressure
45:17 Family culture: what’s tolerated becomes the culture
50:30 Leadership at home: lead by example and transparency
52:00 Transparency with kids and trust
56:46 Ideal leader qualities: honesty, integrity, resilience
59:53 Would your kids’ countries survive without you?
01:07:11 Fatherhood Unscripted (Logan visit)
01:08:10 Unscripted question of the week
01:12:44 Final question: would your kid’s country survive?

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New Year’s Resolutions for Dads don’t fail because dads are lazy — they fail because the plan is unrealistic.
In this episode, "New Year’s Resolutions for Dads: The Weekly Reset System That Actually Sticks," we break down the simple framework that helps you stay consistent when motivation fades and life gets loud.

If you’ve ever said "I’ll start next week" or "I’ll get serious in January," this is the dad goal system that holds up when you’re stressed, tired, and overwhelmed.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN

• Why most New Year’s resolutions feel like a 30-day fad
  
  
• The difference between discipline vs. a broken plan
  
  
• The "never miss twice" reset that keeps you moving
  
  
• How to build fail-safes (if/then cheat codes + obstacles)
  
  
• The Weekly Dad Reset: a 15-minute check-in that builds real consistency
  
  

THE RESOLUTION COMPASS (COPY THIS)
1) Choose ONE mission (keystone goal)
2) Write your WHY (1 sentence)
3) Create 2 If/Then cheat codes (implementation intention)
4) WOOP method: Wish, Outcome, Obstacle, Plan
5) Minimum viable habit (tiny win you can’t fail)
6) Hard-day rule (the bare minimum that still counts)
7) Daily scorecard (quick check)
8) Weekly Dad Reset (15 min)
9) Add accountability (a sponsor / comments / partner)

COMMENT FOR ACCOUNTABILITY
Drop your goal below (weekly + monthly + yearly) and we’ll be your check-in.

CHAPTERS
00:00 Today is a gift (dad mindset intro)
01:00 New Year’s resolutions for dads (episode theme)
03:28 Why resolutions fade (the "gym in January" effect)
05:50 "If your goal can’t survive sleep..." + obstacles
11:31 Stress defaults: scrolling, snacking, procrastination
16:10 Discipline vs. unrealistic plans
19:27 Habit truth: it’s closer to 66 days
21:21 Reset mindset: "never miss twice"
32:39 The Weekly Goals / "Resolution Compass" idea
35:53 Decompressing before you walk in the door
39:43 Accountability: a "sponsor" for your goals
42:01 Fatherhood Unscripted (Christmas reset)
44:03 Lightsaber core memory (be present over perfect)
46:00 Weekly vs. daily goals (weight loss example)
49:26 The 9-step setup (mission, why, if/then, WOOP)
51:46 Patrick’s real example: losing weight + work donuts
01:07:21 Minimum habits + hard-day rule
01:10:53 Channel direction: more structure, more value
01:15:32 Final question + fatherhood priorities

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In this week’s Dad Compass episode we dive deep into the parenting battlefield—balancing gentle-parenting ideals with real-world consequences. From a smashed TV (true story) to autism-friendly discipline hacks, we tackle the messy, hilarious, and heartfelt moments every parent knows too well.

Key Takeaways

• Why communication > punishment in gentle parenting
• How to turn accidents into powerful lessons (without shaming)
• Discipline strategies tailored for autistic kiddos
• Public discipline: when to step in…and when to step back
• Co-parenting playbook: align rules, avoid mixed messages
• Mastering emotional intelligence so you actually follow through

Timestamps / Chapters00:00 Intro – Parenting styles face-off

01:15 The Broken TV Incident (ouch)

05:28 Discipline by Age: toddlers ➜ teens

08:23 Accidents, Autism & adaptive strategies

11:52 ⚡ Rapid-Fire Parenting Questions

23:14 Spanking, spanking…or something smarter?

25:53 Banter Break – lighten the load

26:06 Unscripted parenting adventures

28:40 Dad-Daughter concert bonding

29:25 Communication hacks & co-parenting

30:20 Real-life discipline challenges

33:11 Step-parenting dynamics decoded

35:26 Consequences that stick37:55 Negotiation & natural consequences

43:15 Final reflections & emotional control

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🎄 Dad Compass Christmas Special — Christmas is in four days and we’re in full holiday chaos: last-minute shopping, online gift fails, blended family Christmas logistics, and the Christmas movie debates that start arguments at the dinner table.

In this episode we cover:
✅ Our Christmas routines (travel vs chill day) + blended family “two Christmas mornings”
✅ The online gift fail: when you order something amazing and get the knockoff version
✅ The worst Christmas gifts people keep buying (and why they backfire)
✅ Gift card vs cash vs “practical gifts” debate
✅ “Top trending gifts” list (some are useful… some are just weird)
✅ Our top Christmas movie picks (and why some classics are overrated)
✅ The big question: Would Jesus change Christmas if he saw what it’s become?

💬 Question for the comments:
What’s the worst gift you’ve ever received (or the worst gift you ever bought someone)?

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Parenting isn’t clean, easy, or comfortable — and this episode proves it.

In this episode of The Dad Compass Podcast, Dmitry and Patrick dive headfirst into the uncomfortable, hilarious, and brutally honest questions every dad thinks about but rarely says out loud.

Would you turn your kid in for a crime?
Would you help them hide it?
At what age can your kid tell you to go f*** yourself?
Would you cash in if your child went viral for something embarrassing?

This episode blends dark humor, real fatherhood philosophy, and unscripted conversation about discipline, boundaries, morality, and what it really means to raise good humans in a chaotic world.

If you’re a dad, future dad, or someone who appreciates raw conversations about parenting, responsibility, and the long game of fatherhood — this one’s for you.

🎙️ No scripts. No filters. Just real dads talking real life.

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What happens when dads stop filtering their thoughts?
This episode goes there.

In this episode of The Dad Compass Podcast, we ask the dangerous question:
👉 Which kid would actually run a country… and which one would absolutely ruin it?

From brutal honesty and laugh-out-loud parenting moments to cancel-worthy inner thoughts, this episode dives into:

• Dad takes that probably shouldn’t be said out loud
• Parenting chaos no one warns you about
• Kids, power, control, and absolute mayhem
• Why adulthood is basically Googling things and hoping you’re right
• The thin line between discipline, patience, and losing your mind

This isn’t polished parenting advice.
This is real dads, real conversations, and real chaos.

If you’re a parent, especially a dad trying to figure it out one day at a time — this one’s for you.

🎙️ The Dad Compass Podcast
Raw, unscripted conversations about fatherhood, kids, relationships, and staying sane while raising tiny humans.

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In this powerful and unfiltered episode of The Dad Compass, Dmitry and Patrick dive deep into what pushes dads to finally start their own businesses — and what stops most from ever trying.

Fresh off Thanksgiving, the guys talk family moments, leftovers, gratitude, and the pressure many fathers feel to create something bigger than themselves. From sober-living entrepreneurship to creative media startups, they unpack the real reasons dads dream about being their own boss: freedom, legacy, purpose, frustration with corporate life, and the desire to show their kids a different path.

Through raw stories and well-earned lessons, they explore:

The moment they realized traditional work wasn’t enough

How fatherhood completely reshapes ambition

Why side hustles turn into hobbies when fear takes over

Managing money, risk, and the weight of providing

What starting a business actually teaches you about yourself

How one bad seed can destroy culture — in business or life

The legacy they want to leave for their kids

Why being terrified is normal — and why you should still do it

Patrick opens up about 24 years in the corporate world, real estate investments, building Mad Gap Sober Living, and the emotional impact of helping people rebuild their lives. Dmitry shares how creativity — and a moment with his daughter — pushed him to launch his own media company and choose purpose over perfection.

This is an episode for every dad who has a dream sitting on the shelf.

Stay for the laughs, the holiday chaos, the “unscripted” segment… and a surprisingly philosophical question that hits harder than expected.

If you're a father thinking about starting something of your own… this one’s for you.

📌 CHAPTERS

00:00 – Opening banter & post-Thanksgiving chaos
01:40 – Family time, leftovers & holiday nostalgia
05:40 – What pushed us to start our businesses
06:00 – Patrick’s journey: 24 years at one job → real estate → sober living
10:20 – Building Mad Gap Sober Living & the emotional impact
14:00 – The moment you realize your current path isn’t enough
18:00 – Risk, authority struggles, and wanting autonomy
20:00 – Why dads crave more than a paycheck
23:00 – “Go all in or it becomes a hobby”: hard truths about entrepreneurship
28:00 – Culture, integrity, and building something meaningful
32:00 – Dmitry’s creative spark & why capturing moments matters
36:00 – The fear of failing… versus the fear of staying stuck
39:00 – Teaching kids entrepreneurship & building generational change
46:00 – Managing people, boundaries & leadership lessons
50:00 – How creativity and struggle shape a dad’s purpose
54:00 – Final message to dads: Be terrified — and do it anyway
58:00 – Unscripted segment: road trips, kids & connection
01:06:00 – The philosophical “would you intervene?” question
01:08:00 – Closing thoughts on risk, fear & new beginnings
01:10:00 – Broncos, Christmas chaos & sign-off



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