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The Mindful Dad

The Mindful Dad

Odeani McBean 68 Episodes Oct 13, 2026

The Mindful Dad Podcast is a show for modern fathers who want to reconnect with themselves, their children, and what truly matters. Hosted by Odeani McBean, a mindful fatherhood coach and creator of the 365 Dad Journal, the podcast explores mindfulness, emotional intelligence, spiritual growth, and self-awareness. Each week, listeners get practical tips, thought-provoking reflections, and honest conversations about conscious, connected fatherhood. The show aims to help dads break free from outdated parenting norms and lead with heart, presence, and purpose.

Episodes

My Son Started High School and I’m Grieving
My Son Started High School and I’m Grieving Oct 13, 2026 728  A few years ago, I joked with someone that my twelve-year-old still ran to the slides at the park faster than his two-year-old sister. I remember wishing he wouldn’t. The person I told said, “In a couple years you’re going to wish he was still running to the slides. Do not rush it.”My son just started high school.In this episode I read my essay about raising a teenager while quietly missing the b
How To Be A Present Dad Beyond Putting The Phone Down
How To Be A Present Dad Beyond Putting The Phone Down Sep 22, 2026 492 Putting the phone down is a great first step toward being a present dad. But then what? In this episode I talk about the three types of fathers most of us grew up with, why so many dads get stuck somewhere between "around" and truly present, and what actually closes that gap. I also share what presence looks like with a 14-year-old son versus a 4-year-old daughter, and the simple shift t
The Truth About Co-Parenting Friction (And How To Fix It)
The Truth About Co-Parenting Friction (And How To Fix It) Sep 15, 2026 902 Most co-parenting conflict isn't really conflict. It's two people misreading each other. In this episode I break down the four things I actually use to co-parent peacefully with two different moms; including why I stopped assuming ill intent, why I replaced long text messages with voice notes, and the one question that ended a fight I was losing before it started.Free Starter Guide for D
Why I Meditate For My Children (And Not For Myself)
Why I Meditate For My Children (And Not For Myself) Sep 2, 2026 523 If you struggle to stay consistent with your meditation or mindfulness practice, you are probably making one critical mistake: you are doing it for yourself. In this episode, I share why the typical self-development approach to meditation eventually leads to a plateau, and how shifting your reason from selfish to selfless makes the practice completely non-negotiable. I open up about the painful $8
How to Talk to Your Kids About Hard Emotions (When Nobody Taught You How)
How to Talk to Your Kids About Hard Emotions (When Nobody Taught You How) Aug 18, 2026 704 Most men were raised in environments where expressing hard emotions wasn't modeled, allowed, or encouraged. In this episode, I share what happened when I hit a personal low point and called my father expecting nothing, and how his surprising reaction completely shattered my assumptions about emotional connection. We dive deep into breaking the generational cycle of stoicism, why learning to s
How to Connect Deeply With Your Kids
How to Connect Deeply With Your Kids Aug 13, 2026 693 Improve your intentional parenting by applying Oliver Burkeman's productivity philosophy to your daily schedule as a father. Build deep connections with your kids by prioritizing what truly matters.Many ambitious fathers struggle to balance professional goals with family life, often resulting in fake quality time that leaves everyone feeling disconnected. Whether you are raising a teenager or
Why 70% of Dads Feel Invisible
Why 70% of Dads Feel Invisible Jul 28, 2026 726 In this episode, I break down the raw reality of being ignored as a dad and why men must step outside of the "just a provider" box to become emotional nurturers. 📥 RESOURCES FOR DADS:Free Inside-Out Dad Blueprint: https://threesixfivedad.kit.com/innershadowGrab the 365 Dad Journal: https://www.threesixfivedad.com/products/365-dad-journal-physicalWork With Me 1:1 (Coaching Application): h
Breaking Generational Trauma Without Hating My Dad
Breaking Generational Trauma Without Hating My Dad Jul 21, 2026 976 In this episode, I share how I caught myself repeating my father's mistakes, and the three shifts I used to stop parenting how I was parented and build real closeness with my kids.Key Themes:Recognizing the Childhood Father GapShifting to a Presence MindsetAuditing Your Life Through Self-ReflectionHealing the Lineage Through Hard Conversations📥 RESOURCES FOR DADS:Free Inside-Out Dad Blueprint
You Aren't a Bad Dad: How to Break Generational Cycles
You Aren't a Bad Dad: How to Break Generational Cycles Jun 30, 2026 851 Ever feel overwhelmed by dad guilt after snapping at your kids? You aren’t a bad father; you might just be unconsciously repeating history and parenting the exact way you were raised.In this episode, we break down how to stop beating yourself up and uncover the real root causes of negative generational cycles in fatherhood. True change doesn't come from forcing perfection; it comes from shift
3 Things Busy Dads Get Wrong About Self-Improvement
3 Things Busy Dads Get Wrong About Self-Improvement Jun 1, 2026 836 You're trying to do too much, copying the wrong people, and acting "too much" like someone you're not yet. Those three habits are ruining your growth as a dad. Grab the 365 Dad Journal: https://www.threesixfivedad.com/products/365-dad-journal-physicalWork With Me 1:1: https://www.threesixfivedad.com/pages/1-1-coaching-serviceFree Shadow Work Guide for Dads: https://threesixfive
My Son Asked Me If I Even Cry
My Son Asked Me If I Even Cry May 27, 2026 509 After my daughter moved across the country, my 14-year-old son and I had a moment in the car I was not prepared for. In this episode I talk about what it means to be emotionally present with your kids, what we are silently teaching our sons when we refuse to let them see us grieve, and what a traffic jam on the way home taught me about sitting in pain instead of running from it.Key Themes:Dads and
The One Thing Missing From Every Dad's Apology
The One Thing Missing From Every Dad's Apology May 13, 2026 892 Apologizing to your kids is the right move. But if you stop there, the cycle repeats. In this video I break down what comes after the apology; the self-inquiry that actually changes how you show up.Key Themes:Why Dads Avoid SorryApology Is Just Step OneRight Action Explained Triggered Then RepairShowing Up Isn't EnoughPersonal StoryOwning It And ApologizingThe Real Work ReflectionGrab the 365

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