Welcome to Episode 4 of Grown Ass Dads, where three mid-life dads pull back the curtain on what it really feels like to be the steady one, the strong one, the one who’s just supposed to “figure it out.”

This episode dives into the unspoken stress of modern fatherhood—the emotional weight, the mental load, and the silent pressure we carry every damn day. From the everyday grind to the “oh sh*t, I’m not okay” moments, we’re having the conversation most dads don’t.

🔥 Episode Highlights:

• Why we bottle stress—and why it’s breaking us
• The pressure to be the rock, even when you’re crumbling
• How a simple "thank you" from your partner can flip your week
• Cracks in the armor – letting your kids see the real you
• Guilt, shame, and the fear of failing our families
• Trying to do it all vs. asking for help
• How our emotions leak out sideways (aka quiet rage and garage escapes)
• The surprising relief of being seen, even for a moment

🧠 This is for the dads holding it together with humor, bourbon, and pure grit.

You’re not alone—and you’re not broken. Let’s talk about it.

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