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The Mindful Dad

The Mindful Dad

Odeani McBean 68 episodes Latest Jun 1, 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 The show aims to help dads break free from outdated parenting norms and lead with heart, presence, and purpose.

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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 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 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
Parenting From Fear vs Parenting From Love Apr 21, 2026 1263 Most of us have told ourselves at some point that we reacted the way we did because we love our kids. In this episode I share a specific moment from a trip to Arizona with my son that forced me to see clearly — for the first time — that what I was calling love was actually fear in disguise. We get into how fear based parenting shows up in real life, what the Buddhist concept of metta teaches us ab
Why Most Dads Struggle In Silence Apr 14, 2026 887 Most dads are going through the same things but almost none of them talk about it to other men. In this episode I share what happened when I started opening up to other fathers on my competitive rowing team — and why those conversations left me thinking not about business, not about content, but about how badly we all need someone who looks like us to say "I feel that too." This one is a
Does My Son See Me As A Failure? Apr 9, 2026 1120 Most dads carry this question privately and never say it out loud. Does my child see my failures more clearly than my love? In this episode I get honest about my own version of that fear — living at my parents home at 38, co-parenting, and what I have had to learn about comparison, perceived success, and why the evidence of what you have actually built deserves more of your attention than the stor
The One Thing That Made My Meditation Practice Sustainable As A Busy Dad Mar 31, 2026 974 After almost ten years of consistent meditation practice, one thing stands out above everything else as the reason the practice has lasted. It is not routine. It is not discipline. It is not finding a quieter room or waking up earlier. It is intention. And not just any intention. In this episode we get into the difference between ego based intentions that quietly undermine your practice and intent
You Don't Have A Discipline Problem. You Have A Self Worth Problem. Mar 17, 2026 1492 If you've tried meditating, journaling, meal prepping, waking up early — and you've quit all of them at some point — this episode is going to reframe everything you think you know about why that keeps happening. It's not a discipline problem. It's not a motivation problem. And it's definitely not your fault in the way you think it is. In this episode we get into the real r
The real reason you snap at your kids (and why willpower won't fix it) Mar 12, 2026 882 Most dads who struggle with reactive parenting think they have a patience problem or an anger problem. The truth runs a lot deeper than that. In this episode we get into what's actually happening in those heated moments, why your reaction was never really about your kid, and what the Buddhist concept of samskaras reveals about the automatic patterns driving your behavior as a parent. Plus a r
Why dads who have it together keep falling apart in private. Mar 3, 2026 991 You're winning on the outside. So why does it still feel like you're failing where it matters most? In this episode we get into the identity gap that most dads feel but almost nobody names ..the distance between the dad you know you can be and the dad who actually shows up in the hard moments. This isn't a parenting problem. It's an identity problem. And understanding the diffe
14 Years of Parenting Advice in 13 Minutes Feb 24, 2026 836 In this week's episode of the mindful dad podcast, I break down 14 years of fatherhood lessons into 13 minutes of practical advice for dads who want to be more present, patient, and intentional. I share the core rules that helped me build a deeper connection with my kids, reclaim my time, and stop repeating outdated parenting habitsKey Themes:Let Go of Outdated Parenting NormsParent How You W
If Fatherhood Feels Like Chaos...Simplify These 3 Things Feb 17, 2026 861 If parenting feels like chaos and you are one tantrum or one teenage pushback away from snapping, this episode is for you. I break down 3 things busy dads need to simplify right now: your expectations (presence over perfection), your priorities (stop trying to do 11 things a day), and the moment itself (parent from intuition, not panic). You will walk away with a calmer mindset, cleaner decision-m

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