Co‑Parenting After Divorce As A Military Dad |

Real Talk Around The Campfire |

And Adventures From Our Guys Trip To Nevada

In this episode, we sit down around the campfire with our good friend Mike, a divorced military dad who gets brutally honest about co‑parenting after divorce, serving his country, and still trying to be the best dad he can be. If you’re a military dad, a divorced dad, or just a father trying to hold it together through chaos…this one’s for you.

💬 In this episode we get into: How he learned to co‑parent after divorce without trashing his ex Balancing active duty life with being a present father Dealing with guilt, anger, and identity after a military divorce The mindset shifts that helped him heal and move forward Why “Divorced… but still Dad” is the hill he’s willing to die on.

This isn’t a lecture, it’s a guys’ trip conversation – raw, unfiltered, and full of those “yo, I thought I was the only one” moments. For the dads who need this: If you’ve ever wondered: “How do I co‑parent with my ex without constant drama?” “Can I still be a good dad while I’m active duty or deploying?” “What does healthy co‑parenting after divorce even look like?” …you’re going to pull real, practical co‑parenting tips from a dad who’s living it right now – not from a textbook.

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🎃 Welcome to the Dad Livin’ Podcast: Halloween Special – Dads, Costumes & Candy Chaos! 👻

It’s spooky season, and the Dad Crew is back with a Halloween episode full of laughs, stories, and a few scares (mostly from our kids’ sugar rushes). In this special edition of the Dad Livin’ Podcast, we dive into the hilarious, heartwarming, and downright ridiculous parts of fatherhood during Halloween.

From last-minute costume scrambles to the joy of trick-or-treating with our little monsters, this episode celebrates the dads who bring the fun — and the corny jokes — to every haunted house and front porch in the neighborhood.

In This Episode:

• The great dad costume debate: classic, creative, or straight-up chaotic?
• The magic (and mayhem) of trick-or-treating with your kids.
• Why Halloween is secretly the best community holiday of the year.
• The “Dad Party Circuit”: bonfires, beers, and bonding after bedtime.
• Our favorite Halloween fails, spooky jokes, and legendary family moments.
• A real talk segment on men’s health awareness — as we roll into Movember, we’re challenging all dads to take care of themselves as much as they take care of their families. #dadlife #podcast #faherhood #parentingpodcast #halloween #dadlivin #dadjokes

Being a Girl Dad changes everything — the way you see love, family, and even yourself. 💖 In this heartfelt episode of Dad Livin, we dive deep into the #DadGirlEra — a time where modern fatherhood meets authenticity, laughter, and lessons learned from raising daughters.

• Becoming a Girl Dad: The emotions, excitement, and fears before fatherhood.
• Joys of Girl Dad Life: Heart-melting moments that redefine masculinity.
• Fall Traditions: Building memories through family rituals and holidays.
• Super Dad: Nicholas Pu: Celebrating a dad changing his daughter’s world.
• Parenting Girls: Navigating emotions, communication, and sass.
• Intentional Fatherhood: How honesty and vulnerability build strong bonds.
• Play & Connection: Why laughter and play matter as much as deep talks.
• Fatherhood Reflections: Lessons in patience, empathy, and growth.
• Raising Daughters: Stories that show why it’s life’s greatest gift.
• Modeling Love: Teaching respect, kindness, and emotional smarts.
• Girl Sass Moments: Laughing through challenges and learning from them.
• Cherished Memories: Small moments that last a lifetime.
• Guiding Her Future: Helping daughters value themselves and choose love well.
• Girl Dad Fun: From Disney songs to dance parties — embrace the joy.
• Dad’s Playlist: The soundtrack of fatherhood — Taylor Swift to KBop.

#girldad #fatherhood #parentingtips #raisinggirls #dadlife #dadlivin #daughter #daughters #daughterlove #daughterfatherlove