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The Tired Dad & Tired Mom Podcast

The Tired Dad & Tired Mom Podcast

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 Jon Gustin, The Tired Dad, and his wife Jessica, The Tired Mom, get real, honest, and authentic about their 13-year journey in marriage and parenting. Jon has over 2 million followers on social media and openly shares his vulnerabilities and truths about fatherhood and husbandhood. Jessica joins him to bring perspective from a mom's point of view, sharing what it means to be an involved mother and wife. Together, with their honesty, they make all parents, husbands, and wives feel less alone on this journey.2023 Parenting Relationships Self-Help Social Sciences Success
Episodes
  • Intimacy in Marriage

    Intimacy in Marriage
    Apr 28 2026

    In this episode, we open up about the ups and downs of the intimacy in our marriage and what made it better. Sharing how communication and personal choices have strengthened our bond. We also discuss the importance of instilling confidence in our daughter and the lessons we've learned about ego and showing up for our loved ones.

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    Introduction and Reflections

    0:00

    Co-Sleeping and Parenting Choices

    1:41

    Intimacy and Communication

    6:29

    Cannabis and Personal Choices

    14:03

    Parenting and Building Confidence

    35:44

    Ego and Personal Growth

    47:04

    Closing Thoughts and Encouragement

    51:16
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    53 mins
  • The Bittersweet Journey of Parenthood

    The Bittersweet Journey of Parenthood
    Apr 16 2026

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    We got so emotional on this one! Grab a tissue and join us for the most authentic, vulnerable episode to date.

    Chapters

    00:00 Navigating Parenthood and Time's Fleeting Nature

    02:36 Travel Adventures and Nostalgic Memories

    05:31 Experiences with Travel Accommodations

    08:37 Meeting Influential Figures and Overcoming Nerves

    11:21 Reflections on Personal Growth and Achievements

    14:26 Support and Validation from Unexpected Sources

    17:25 The Importance of Genuine Support in Relationships

    22:51 Navigating Parental Relationships and Boundaries

    27:19 The Emotional Journey of Parenting

    32:13 Finding Perspective in Parenting Challenges

    38:09 The Importance of Connection and Community

    43:15 Hope and Resilience in Difficult Times
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    48 mins
  • It Gets Better

    It Gets Better
    Apr 3 2026

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    This episode features a heartfelt conversation about parenting, personal growth, overcoming addiction, and the transformative power of sobriety.

    Chapters

    00:00 Introduction to Parenting Adventures

    02:48 Finding Joy in Kids' Activities

    06:04 The Challenges of Parenting Young Children

    09:01 Navigating Emotional Development in Kids

    11:38 Building Strong Parent-Child Relationships

    14:50 The Role of Grandparents in Parenting

    17:31 Nostalgia and Family Connections

    19:35 Full Circle Moments: From Austin to Podcasting

    24:32 Struggles with Addiction and Mental Health

    32:42 The Hidden Life of an Addict

    34:32 The Journey to Sobriety and Self-Discovery
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    40 mins
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