Marlon Fisher chats about relational conflict with Traci Cherrier, a professional mediator based in Middlebury, Vermont. Traci outlines specific strategies to move through conflict. These strategies include how to choose the best time to address conflict, the power of "I statements," the importance of listening to understand instead of listening to respond, and the difference between intentions and perceptions.

Dan Castrigano is joined by soon-to-be father Seth Olson. Seth and his partner Katie are expecting their daughter in September 2025. Conversation topics include naming the baby, navigating paternity leave at work, and finding the best off-road stroller for disc golf.

Patrick Lucey discusses anger with Hollis Easter, a psychotherapist, father, and one of the original participants in Dad Guild. Patrick and Hollis explore different manifestations of anger, strategies to cool down when we feel angry, and what it means to do the repair work if harm has been caused.

Patrick Lucey discusses racial learning with Jonathan Ahl, Education Programs Manager at Rokeby Museum. Patrick and Jonathan explore research related to racism and children, discuss what it's like talking about race with young children, and urge fathers and masculine-identifying caregivers to talk about race.

Dan discusses climate change and fatherhood with Dan Batten and Dan Brett.

Dan discusses biting with two incredible early childhood educators, Liz Casey and Sarah Cardarelli.

Dan, Keegan, Marlon, and Patrick discuss Dad Guild, its history, and how you can join this amazing community of fathers and masculine-identifying caregivers.

In this episode we talk about some common themes for parents: sleep issues, juggling "all the things," and relationship with our partners, as well as self-care and quite a bit about...poop.