The Dad Nation Podcast
The Dad Nation Podcast is a top-rated show for high-performing men who want to excel in all areas of life, not just work. Host Mitchell Osmond delivers strategies and conversations with experts to help men become better husbands, fathers, and individuals. The podcast covers topics like marriage, health, and purpose.
Episodes
Ep: 113: The Thing Almost Every Man Gets Wrong About Confidence
Most men want to become more confident. But what if the way you’re pursuing confidence is actually what’s keeping you stuck?
After serving thousands of men, Mitchell Osmond has noticed something surprising about confidence, and it’s not what most men expect.
In this episode of The Dad Nation Podcast, discover:👉 The biggest mistake men make when building confidence👉 The surprising connecti
Ep: 112: How to Raise Strong Kids in a World Designed to Make Them Soft
Are we protecting our kids? Or accidentally making them more anxious and soft?
In this episode of The Dad Nation Podcast, Mitchell sits down with school counselor, national speaker, father, and digital safety expert Nate Webb to talk about how parents can raise strong, resilient kids in a world of bullying, social media, screens, online pressure, and constant comparison.
In this conversat
Ep: 111: 5 Things Every Dad Needs to Know About His Daughter | Madeline Anderson
If you’re raising a daughter, there are things she needs from you that she may never know how to ask for.
And providing for her is only part of the job.
In this episode of The Dad Nation Podcast, Mitchell sits down with Madeline Anderson, author of Girl Dad and host of Girl Dad: The Podcast, to unpack five things every father needs to understand about his daughter.
They explore what daugh
Ep: 110: The Marriage Reset™: How to Grow Old Without Growing Apart (Part 5 of 5)
One day, the kids will grow up. The house will get quiet. Your career will slow down.
And after 20, 30, or 40 years together… will you and your wife still actually like each other?
In Part 5 and the finale of The Marriage Reset™, Mitchell Osmond explores what it takes to grow old together without growing apart.
In this episode, you’ll discover:
Why staying married and staying connected
Ep: 109: Don’t Let Success Become Your New Addiction | Sam Demma
What happens when the thing that made you successful starts defining who you are?
For ambitious men, achievement can become more than something we pursue. It can become where we get our identity, validation, and worth.
And eventually, success can become something we need.
In this episode of The Dad Nation Podcast, I sit down with author and international keynote speaker Sam Demma for a po
Ep: 108: The Marriage Reset™: Why Your Wife Isn’t Attracted to You Anymore (Part 4/5)
Why does your wife seem less attracted to you than she used to?
Why has affection changed? Why does sex feel less frequent, less spontaneous, or like you’re always the one initiating?
In Part 4 of The Marriage Reset™, Mitchell Osmond tackles one of the most uncomfortable topics in marriage: attraction, intimacy and sexual desire.
In this episode, you’ll discover: • The 'microwave vs. oven
Ep: 107: How to Stop an Argument With Your Wife Before It Blows Up
Have you ever been in an argument with your wife and suddenly realized: this is about to go sideways?
Your heart rate goes up. Your tone changes. You get defensive. She reacts. And even though you know the conversation isn’t productive anymore… you keep going.
In this episode, Mitchell Osmond introduces The 4R Reset™, a practical framework designed to help husbands de-escalate marriage c
Ep: 106: The Marriage Reset™: Why Talking Turns Into Fighting (Part 3/5)
Why do two people who love each other keep getting trapped in the same arguments?
Why does one small disagreement so quickly turn into defensiveness, frustration, and distance?
In Part 3 of The Marriage Reset™, Mitchell Osmond reveals why normal talking between husbands and wives can so quickly turn into fighting, and a powerful tool called the S.O.R.R.Y. Method™ that will teach you how t
Ep: 105: The ‘Control Trap’ Successful Men Fall Into
You can be successful, accomplished, and still feel completely powerless at home.
In this episode of The Dad Nation Podcast, Mitchell Osmond reveals why high-performing men often fall into The Control Trap—trying to control the things they can’t, while overlooking the things they can.
He introduces the R.O.I. Framework™, a simple approach to help you release what you can’t control, own wh
Ep: 104: The Marriage Reset™: The Conversation That Changes Everything (Part 2/5)
You can talk to your wife every day - and still leave her feeling completely unknown.
In Part 2 of The Marriage Reset™, Mitchell Osmond reveals why great conversations aren't about saying more - they're about helping your wife feel truly seen, heard, and understood.
In this episode, you'll discover:
Why talking isn't the same as connecting
The biggest mistake husbands make during diff
Ep: 103: The Heart Attack That Saved My Life With Bart Berkey
What if the worst day of your life became the turning point that saved it?
After spending 16 years as a global executive with The Ritz-Carlton, Bart Berkey suffered a massive heart attack that forced him to confront a truth many high-performing men never stop to consider:
Success at work means very little if it costs you your health, your marriage, your family, or yourself.
In this powerf
Ep: 102: The Marriage Reset™: From Incompatible to Irresistible (Part 1/5)
Why do two people who once found each other irresistible slowly begin to feel incompatible?
In Part 1 of The Marriage Reset™, Mitchell Osmond reveals why even good marriages drift apart—and how to start rebuilding the connection before it’s too late.
In this episode, you’ll discover:
Why love isn’t enough to keep a marriage healthy
The silent habit that’s pulling many couples apart
Why y
Ep: 101: Why Successful Men Struggle With P*rn
Why do so many successful men feel like they're in control at work but losing control of their willpower/emotions at home?
In this episode of Dad Nation Podcast, Mitchell sits down with Sathiya Sam, founder of DeepClean and author of The Last Relapse, to uncover the neuroscience behind pornography addiction and why it impacts marriages, fatherhood, leadership, and mental performance more
Ep: 100: What Success Has Cost Me
Explore the paradox of success in Episode 100 of The Dad Nation Podcast, featuring Mitchell Osmond. As he achieved significant milestones—100,000 followers, record business months, and 100 podcast episodes—an internal drift began.
This episode addresses the driven husband, father, entrepreneur, executive, and high-performer who excels professionally but struggles with home con
Ep: 099: The Divorce Lawyer's Warning Every Husband Needs To Hear
What if your marriage isn't a sudden collapse, but a slow burn?
Discover the hidden warnings, missed signals, and critical mistakes that *actually* lead to divorce from a former judge and family law expert.
This isn't just about breakups; it's about the preventable patterns that unravel relationships.
We discuss:
Why men are often blindsided
The art of truly
Ep: 098: The 5 Moments™ That Shape Your Child’s Life Forever
One day, your child will say, “Dad, watch this,” for the very last time. And the heartbreaking part is, you probably won’t realize it when it happens. In this episode of The Dad Nation Podcast, Mitchell Osmond breaks down one of the greatest challenges facing modern fathers: not a lack of love, but a lack of presence. Most dads are working hard, providing, leading, building, and carrying
Ep: 097: What Raising A Child With A Disability Taught Me About Fatherhood | Part II
What if some of the greatest lessons about fatherhood came through the hardest season of your life?
In Part II of this conversation, Danny Jordan shares what raising a daughter with a disability has taught him about marriage, resilience, emotional leadership, presence, and what children truly need from their parents.
This conversation goes far beyond disability.
It’s about becoming the fa
Ep: 096: What Raising A Child With A Disability Taught Me - PART I
When Danny Jordan and his wife learned their daughter would be born with an upper limb difference, everything changed.
In an instant, the future they had imagined looked different. Questions flooded in. Fears surfaced. And a journey began that neither of them could have prepared for.
In Part I of this powerful conversation, Danny shares the emotional story behind his daughter’s diagnosis,
Ep: 095: Why being 'nice' is sabotaging your marriage and career
In 2026, more men are exhausted, short-tempered, emotionally numb, and quietly resentful than ever before—but they don’t always know why.
In this episode of The Dad Nation Podcast, Mitchell Osmond unpacks one powerful question that can expose what’s really draining your peace, damaging your marriage, affecting your fatherhood, and weakening your leadership.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
Ep: 094: Smartphones, AI, and Predators: What Every Father Needs To Know
Our kids are growing up in a world of smartphones, social media, AI, online predators, screen addiction, cyberbullying, and endless digital distraction.
So how do fathers protect their children without becoming controlling, fearful, or disconnected?
Mitchell Osmond sits down with Stephen Balkam, Founder and CEO of the Family Online Safety Institute, one of the world’s leading voices in on
Ep: 093: There are 2 kinds of men - which one are you?
There are two types of men in this world.
And when adversity, pressure, and pain show up, we find out which one we truly are.
In this deeply personal episode of The Dad Nation Podcast, Mitchell Osmond opens up about some of the darkest moments of his childhood, and how those experiences quietly shaped his identity, marriage, emotions, and leadership as a man.
This episode explores the dif
Ep: 092: Your Wife Lost Interest in Sex? Do These 5 Things
Has the intimacy dried up in your marriage?
In Episode #92 of The Dad Nation Podcast, Mitchell Osmond sits down with licensed marriage and family therapist Andrea Dindinger to break down one of the most frustrating realities for high-performing men:
👉 Your wife has lost interest in sex… and you don’t know why.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
The real reason your wife may feel distant
Ep: 091: You Don’t Need More Time - You Need This 3-Step System
You’re not running out of time… you’re giving it away without realizing it.
In this episode of The Dad Nation Podcast, Mitchell Osmond breaks down the real reason so many high-performing men, busy dads, and driven husbands feel like they’re constantly short on time:
You don’t have a time problem… you have a priority problem.
If you’ve ever told yourself:
“I just don’t have time”
“I’ll be
Ep: 090: I Cheated… Now What? Rebuilding Your Marriage After Infidelity
You cheated… now what?
In this powerful episode of The Dad Nation Podcast, Mitchell sits down with therapist and betrayal recovery expert Duane Osterlind break down what actually happens after infidelity—and more importantly, how to rebuild your marriage the right way.
Duane shares deep insight from over 15 years of clinical experience helping men and couples navigate affairs, porn addict
Ep: 089: Curveballs and Comebacks: How to Respond When Life Punches You in the Face
What do you do when life punches you in the face?
When life throws you a curveball, your plans fall apart, your body breaks down, your family needs you, and everything gets disrupted at once — how do you respond?
In this episode of The Dad Nation Podcast, Mitchell opens up about a major injury with a baby on the way, a pregnant wife preparing for a C-section, a toddler to care for, and a
Ep: 088: Build Muscle, Lose Fat, and Lead Better at Home | Philip Pape
Are you winning at work but falling behind in your fitness?
In this episode of The Dad Nation Podcast, Mitchell Osmond sits down with Philip Pape, host of the Wits & Weights Podcast (globally rated top 1%), as they break down a smarter, more sustainable approach to fitness for busy husbands, fathers, and high-performing men.
If you’ve ever felt stuck in the cycle of starting
Ep: 087: The Mirror & The Mountain: The Two Keys to Unlock Your Next Level
Every man has two things in front of him:
A mirror. And a mountain. I
n this episode of The Dad Nation Podcast, Mitchell Osmond shares how these two ideas hold the key to unlocking your next level — in your marriage, fatherhood, fitness, and leadership.
And the gap between the two? That’s where most men live. This episode is about closing that gap.
In this conversation, Mitchell breaks do
Ep: 086: The 4 Traits Making You Successful at Work - But Sabotaging You at Home
Are the same traits that made you successful in business sabotaging your marriage and fatherhood?
In this episode of The Dad Nation Podcast, Mitchell Osmond breaks down the 4 success traits that help high-performing men win at work, but can slowly create distance at home. You may be disciplined, dependable, logical, driven, and productive… But if those traits go unchecked, they can show u
Ep: 085: The Energy Formula Every Ambitious Husband Needs | Brett Harmeling
This week on The Dad Nation Podcast, Mitchell sits down with Brett Harmeling: Founder & CEO of Happy Life Labs, business strategist for Tony Robbins, global speaker, philanthropist, author, and recipient of The President’s Lifetime Achievement Award — for a powerful conversation on energy, performance, purpose, and what it really takes for ambitious men to win in life without los
Ep: 084: Why You're Burning Out (And How To Fix It)
In this episode of The Dad Nation Podcast, Mitchell Osmond shares a powerful lesson he learned from a multi-millionaire that completely changed the way he thinks about productivity, burnout, and showing up for his family. Mitchell explains why so many successful men feel productive at work but exhausted at home — and how a simple shift in perspective can radically change your marriage, fa
Ep: 083: The 8 Emotions Every Husband Must Learn (If He Wants a Strong Marriage)
If you’re a career-driven husband and father who is crushing it at work but feeling disconnected at home, this episode is a game-changer for you.
Today I’m joined by Tera Wages (host of I Get It Podcast and the Connection Codes Podcast) to break down why so many men default to anger or shutdown—and what’s actually happening underneath the surface.
You’ll learn:
👉 A practical 2-minute dail
Ep: 082: Why Lone Wolves Lose: The Most Overlooked Advantage Most Men Miss
There is one key lever you can pull that will help you win in your career, at home, and every other arena you step into - and it's the one thing that most men completely overlook.
In this episode, I’m calling out the lie we’ve been sold: “I can figure this out on my own.”
So many men consider themselves as 'lone wolves' and they wear it like a badge of honour, but the reality is:
Ep: 081: The Fatherhood Fog: Why You Feel Like You’re Failing (Even When You’re Trying)
If you’re a dad who’s showing up, providing, and trying to lead well… but you still feel foggy, numb, irritable, or like you’re failing—this one will hit home.
In this episode of The Dad Nation Podcast, Mitchell sits down with clients Chris and Michael to discuss a real experience thousands of fathers feel but rarely talk about: 'The Fatherhood Fog' — that mental, emotional, and spiritual
Ep: 080: The 3 Types Of Communication every marriage MUST have w/Dr. Lee Baucom
Unpopular Opinion: More communication is NOT going to improve your marriage.
In this episode of The Dad Nation Podcast, Mitchell sits down with Dr. Lee Baucom - Founder of Save The Marriage and host of the Save The Marriage Podcast to talk about the early warning signs your marriage is in trouble—and what to do before it’s too late.
You’ll learn:
🔥 The earliest warning signs most husbands
Ep: 079: The ONE Key Trait All Great Leaders Possess
Many men say they want to lead… but they don't understand what it really takes.
Leadership has a cost, and most men avoid it: suffering.
In this episode, Mitchell Osmond breaks down the truth modern culture won’t: comfort is killing your edge. If you want to become a stronger husband, a more present father, and a man with real leadership capacity, you must learn to accept and embrace thi
Ep: 078: New Dad Survival Guide: Postpartum, Intimacy, and Staying Connected After A Baby
Becoming a dad is one thing. Navigating the postpartum season without your marriage getting strained is another.
In this Dad Nation Podcast episode, Mitchell interviews Sarah Trott (host of the Fourth Trimester Podcast) about what new parents face after baby arrives — the emotional shifts, the identity changes, the pressure on intimacy, and the biggest misunderstandings men have about pos
Ep: 077: The 6 Questions That Every Man Must Ask Themselves
In this episode, Mitchell Osmond breaks down 6 powerful questions that will help you identify and expose the TRUE health of your marriage, your emotional life, and your leadership as a dad. These questions are not motivational - they are MIRRORS. Designed to take you into a state of deep reflection and realization. Get ready to take notes because these questions have the potential to chan
Ep: 076: The World’s Most Influential Marriage Expert on What Men Must Learn Now
🚨 John Gray is here. The world-renowned author of "Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus" joins Mitchell Osmond on The Dad Nation Podcast to discuss modern marriages. His book is arguably one of the most influential relationship books of all time:
🔥 Over 50 million copies sold.
🔥 Translated into 40+ languages.
📚 It's the book that changed how the world understands marriage.
In thi
Ep: 075: The #1 tool to CRUSH your goals in 2026
Most men don’t fail to achieve their goals because they’re lazy. They fail because they’re trying to win alone — with no system, no structure, and no one calling them higher.
In this episode of The Dad Nation Podcast, Mitchell Osmond breaks down the D.O.M.I.N.A.T.E. Framework: an 8-step system to help you:
Reflect on 2025 with radical honesty
Design 2026 with clarity Execute with con
Ep: 074: The 4 Keys To Be Unstoppable In 2026
What does it actually mean to be an unstoppable man in 2026 - as a husband, father, and leader at home?
In this special collaboration episode, Mitchell Osmond (The Dad Nation Podcast) sits down with Kevin Torres (Dad Bod WOD), Daniel Grose (Honest Fatherhood), and Jesse Carstairs (The Jesse Carstairs Show) to unpack what keeps men stuck—and what actually creates lasting change.
They discu
Ep: 073: Why We Struggle To Talk About Emotions (And How To Fix It)
Most men don’t avoid talking about their feelings because they don’t have any. They avoid it because deep down, they believe it will cost them respect, attraction, or authority in their marriage.
In this solo episode of The Dad Nation Podcast, Mitchell breaks down why emotional shutdown is one of the biggest threats to modern marriages, and why emotional communication is not a personality
Ep: 072: From Crippling Debt to Digital Authority: How LinkedIn Saved His Business
In this episode, Mitchell sits down with Scott Aaron: award-winning marketer, 4x bestselling author, and one of the world’s leading LinkedIn experts, to talk resilience, reinvention, and the real strategy behind organic lead generation.
Scott’s story is unreal: after selling his business for $1 million, he later found himself $1.5 million in debt—and instead of quitting, he
Ep: 071: Why You Self-Sabotage (And How To Break The Pattern)
Most men don’t fail because of a lack of information. They fail because their brain is wired for comfort—not growth. In this episode of The Dad Nation Podcast, Mitchell breaks down why you keep doing the things you know you shouldn’t do… and avoiding the things you know you need to do.
You’ll learn:
✅ Why your brain is biologically wired to keep you safe, predictable, and stuck
✅ The Sol
Ep: 070: How to Lead Your Wife & Kids (Without Controlling Them)
How do you lead your wife and kids — without becoming controlling?
That’s the question every modern husband and father is wrestling with.
In this episode, Mitchell sits down with marriage therapist and author Quentin Hafner, the creator of the Black Belt Husband System™, to break down the exact path to healthy masculine leadership at home.
You’ll discover:
✅ The difference between e
Ep: 069: Why You Keep Fighting In Marriage (And How To Stop)
You’re not fighting about what you think you’re fighting about.
❌ It’s not the dishes.
❌ It’s not the budget.
❌ It’s not the bedtime routine.
Those are just symptoms.
In this episode of The Dad Nation Podcast, Mitchell Osmond breaks down The 5 Firestarters™ — the real causes of conflict in marriage — and shows you how to stop having the same fight on repeat and start leading your home wit
Ep: 068 : Losing $100 Million: The Wake-Up Call That Changed Everything with David Meltzer
In this powerful episode of The Dad Nation Podcast, Mitchell sits down with world-renowned entrepreneur, speaker, and coach David Meltzer to talk about what it really means for high-performing men to “have it all” — success in business and a thriving family life.
David shares how he went from losing over $100 million to rebuilding his life, legacy, and faith. He shares the lessons that ha
Ep: 067: 2 Lies Every Man Believes That Keep Him Stuck
Most men waste years waiting for the “right time.” Waiting to feel ready. Waiting for permission. They stay stuck - waiting for courage that’s already within them. In this episode, Mitchell, explains the. 2 reasons why so many men get stuck.
He also breaks down The Ownership Code™, a 4-step framework to help you stop waiting and start leading in your marriage, career, mindset, and mission
Ep: 066: From Chemo to Comeback: Life Lessons From a Cancer Survivor
Sean Porta was weeks from his wedding when a random gym injury led to a testicular cancer diagnosis. In this raw, practical conversation, Sean shares how he navigated surgery, chemo, and remission—and why he’s now an ambassador for Movember, advocating proactive men’s health, vulnerability, and community.
If you’re a husband, father, or high-performer who avoids doctor visits and “pushes
Ep: 065: The #1 Mistake Men Make That Kills Attraction
Most marriages don't end because of a singular explosion - they end because of a slow erosion. We know that 70% of divorces in the U.S. today are initiated by the wife in the relationship. As men, there are many mistakes we make - but it all starts with one unintentional moment after another.
In this episode, I break down the truth about what women REALLY want from their husbands—and how
Ep: 064: How To Raise Strong Sons In A Soft World with Daniel Grose
In this powerful conversation, Mitchell Osmond sits down with Daniel Grose—Fatherhood coach, father of four boys and creator of Foundations of Fatherhood—to unpack the real work of modern fatherhood and the challenges we face in raising strong children in a world that is filled with ease, convenience, and dopamine at every turn.
Together, they explore:
✅ The 3 silent threats weakening me
Ep: 063: Why You're Winning At Work, But Losing At Home
You’ve built the career, the income, and the respect… but when you walk through your front door, you feel disconnected — from your wife, your kids, and even yourself. In this episode, Mitchell Osmond exposes the hidden battle high-performing men face: success in business paired with emotional failure at home. You’ll discover why driven men drift into the “double life” trap — and how to re
Ep: 062: Reclaim Your Time & Energy With This ONE word
Show me your calendar, and I'll show you what you care about most.
In today’s episode of The Dad Nation Drop Zone, Mitchell Osmond and his co-hosts Michael and Chris get raw about why high-performing dads keep saying Yes to the wrong things… and how it’s costing them their marriages, their health, and their legacy.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
✅ The hidden trade you make every time you
Ep: 061: This ONE idea changed my life FOREVER
Your future self is keeping score. Every small decision you make—what you eat, how you spend, how you lead—compounds into either freedom or regret.
In this episode of The Dad Nation Podcast, host Mitchell Osmond reveals the life-changing principle that took him from $100K in debt, 60 lbs overweight, and a broken marriage… to financial peace, peak health, and a thriving family.
You’ll disc
Ep 060 : How to Drink Less—Without Going Sober with Katie Lain
Is alcohol quietly sabotaging your leadership at home and at work?
If you’ve ever wondered “Do I really have a problem?” or “Do I drink too much?”—this episode gives you answers, options, and a path forward.
In this eye-opening conversation, Katie Lain—founder of Thrive Alcohol Recovery—shares her powerful journey from daily drinking to full control, without shame or sobrie
Ep 059: How to permanently eliminate distractions and increase your focus
If you have felt scattered, overstimulated, and stuck in fake progress, this episode is your reset. Mitchell breaks down how your brain is getting hijacked — and he also gives you a Dopamine Discipline Plan to reclaim deep focus, energy, and leadership at home and at work.
What you’ll learn:
✅ Why your brain isn’t broken—it’s overloaded
✅ How dopamine anticipation drives cravings
✅ The m
Ep 058: Why You Keep Losing Your Temper —And How to Stop
Most men weren’t taught what to do with emotions—so we suppress, explode, or go silent. In this DropZone conversation, Mitchell teams up with Michael and Chris to break down the 3 R’s of Emotional Mastery—a practical system to stop reactive blow-ups and start leading with calm confidence.
In this episode you’ll learn:
✅ The 4 causes of 99% of conflict in your marriage
✅ How to RECOGNIZE
Ep: 057: The #1 Cause of Divorce Today - And How To Avoid It!
Up to 90% of divorces in the US today are initiated by women 🤯 So what's the biggest reason for it? It's not cheating. Not money. Not abuse. It's not what you think. In this episode we unpack WHY marriages drift toward divorce and I am going to give you a framework that I've created to make sure that YOUR marriage doesn't become another statistic. It's called the R.I.S.E. Conversation Lad
Ep 056: The Mindset Shift That Unlocks POWERFUL Leadership - With Ryan Gottfredson
In this episode, host Mitchell Osmond sits down with Ryan Gottfredson, Ph.D., Wall Street Journal & USA Today best-selling author of Success Mindsets, The Elevated Leader, and Becoming Better. Ryan is a global authority on leadership development, organizational culture, and mindset transformation.
Together, Mitchell and Ryan dive deep into:
✅ The key difference between horizontal vs.
Ep 055: The Masculine Mistake That Kills Desire & Respect In Marriage
Masculinity isn’t toxic—it’s misunderstood. When a man stops stepping into his masculine role in the relationship, respect and attraction are usually the first to step out. In this episode of The Dad Nation Podcast, Mitchell Osmond unpacks the crisis of masculinity, the devastating impact of fatherless homes, and why disengaged men are losing the desire and respect of their wives.
You’ll
Ep 054: Why You’re Always Tired (And How to Fix It for Good)
In this inaugural episode of The Dad Nation DropZone, Mitchell sits down with two former clients to answer the #1 question high-performing men ask: “How do I fix my sleep and energy?”
They break down the following:
✅ Neurochemistry of movement
✅ The 5 hidden sleep killers
✅ The High Performance Husband protocol to rebuild energy, mood, and focus.
KEY LINKS:
Free Gift: The Conne
Ep 053: How To Have Better S*x In Marriage w/Alex Grendi
In this episode of The Dad Nation Podcast, host Mitchell Osmond sits down with certified s*x coach Alex Grendi to tackle one of the most sensitive – yet important – conversations for men: s*xual health, performance anxiety, premature ejac*lation, and intimacy in relationships.
They discuss:
Why performance anxiety is more common than most men realize
The cultural myths and unrealistic e
Ep 052: How To Break Free From Self-Sabotage & Rewrite Your Story
What if the story you’ve been living… wasn’t even yours?
In this powerful episode of The Dad Nation Podcast, Mitchell Osmond exposes the inner voice that’s been holding men back — the lies, limiting beliefs, and mental scripts written by trauma, fear, and failure. If you’ve ever felt stuck in self-sabotage, haunted by your past, or like you’re just going through the motions… this episode
Ep 051: What Does It Really Mean To Be A Man? With David Waldy
David Waldy (The Fierce Empathy Coach) shares how his early ideas about men were shaped by negative experiences and broken role model. He discusses the journey of rediscovering what it truly means to be a man, in the pursuit of manhood. He also questions the perfection of even the most idolized figures, and what masculinity truly means.
For driven dads ready to stop performing and
Ep: 050: The Gap Trap: Why You Feel Behind In Life (And How to Fix It)
Why do so many driven men feel like they’re never enough — no matter how much they do? In this powerful episode, Mitchell breaks down 'The Gap Trap', and two practical tools that top-performing husbands and fathers use to stop chasing more — and start living fulfilled. If you’re tired of comparing, striving, and feeling behind, this one’s for you. Listen now to reclaim your peace, gratitu
Ep 049: Beyond ‘I Said So’: The Art of Conscious Communication with Your Kids with Katherine Sellery
In this Dad Nation episode, Katherine Sellery (CEO, Conscious Parenting Revolution) shares how career-driven dads can lead with calm instead of chaos. From her journey as a commodities trader to conscious parenting expert, Katherine breaks down how to handle kids’ real needs — not just react with punishment or bribes. Learn how curiosity, collaboration, and respect build trust at home, ev
Ep 048 : Leading in 2025? You’ll Need This Mindset Shift with Marc Koehler
In this episode, Mark Koehler, a former U.S. nuclear submarine officer turned turnaround CEO and leadership coach. Mark recounts his journey, starting from his “eighth of an inch moment” when he was disqualified as a fighter pilot, which led him to the submarine force. Drawing on 35 years of high-pressure leadership experience, he developed “Fast Attack Leadership,” a five-step framework
Ep 047: Sex & Smartphones: A Doctor’s Perspective That Every Man Needs To Hear with Dr. Trish Leigh
In this episode, Dr. Trish Leigh explores how pornography and hypersexualized social media hijack dopamine pathways in the male brain, creating compulsive behaviors that mimic addiction. This brain dysregulation erodes focus, emotional regulation, and intimacy, often leading to anxiety, attention difficulties commonly mistaken for adult ADHD, and damaging relationship dynamics. Dr. Leigh
Ep 046: From The Boardroom To The Bedroom: How To Rebuild Intimacy & Trust In Your Marriage with Joe & Krissy Angelo
This episode dives deep into the struggle many high-achieving men face when attempting to replicate their professional success in their relationships. It unpacks why the competitive, performance-driven mindset that wins in the boardroom often fails in marriage and intimacy. The conversation spotlights the power of vulnerability, authenticity, and emotional connection as essential ingredie
Ep 045: The Hidden Cost of the Hustle: What Every High-Achieving Man Must Know with Lee Povey
High-performance coach Lee Povey joins host Mitchell Osmond for a powerful conversation on the real challenges modern men face behind closed doors—loneliness, burnout, emotional disconnection, and identity struggles. Drawing from his journey, Lee opens up about growing up with a narcissistic father, navigating his adult life with undiagnosed autism and dyslexia, and ultimately discovering
Ep 044: The Family Man’s Blueprint: Strategy, Strength & Emotional Presence with Greg Denning
In this powerful episode of the Dad Nation Podcast, host Mitchell Osmond sits down with Greg Denning, a high-performance family coach, world traveler, and father of seven, to explore what it truly means to be a formidable family man. After overcoming a tumultuous childhood and homelessness at 16, Greg transformed his life through personal development and now helps other men do the same, e
Ep 043: Mental Resilience for Men: How to Lead with Strength & Emotional Intelligence with Andrew Shaw
In this episode of the Dad Nation Podcast, Mitchell Osmond sits down with mental resilience coach Andrew Shaw (over 1.1 million followers worldwide) to unpack why so many men sacrifice their well-being for work and others, only to burn out. Andrew shares how building mental toughness, setting boundaries, and aligning your actions with your values leads to real fulfillment. If you want to
Ep 042: Leadership, Fatherhood & The Journey to Becoming a Better Man
Fatherhood isn’t just about providing—it’s about leading with integrity, discipline, and love. In this compelling episode, Bryan Ward shares his journey from the Marine Corps to coaching championship basketball teams and how those experiences shaped his parenting philosophy. He opens up about overcoming personal struggles, breaking unhealthy habits, and modeling resilience for his childre
Ep 041: From Loss To Legacy: Turning Pain Into Purpose As A Father
In this episode, I sit down with Greg Denie (aka Poet Reason)—a speaker, artist, and founder of Legacy One, a movement empowering students in mental health and resilience. Greg opens up about losing his dad and how that pain fueled his mission to inspire thousands of students to find their inner strength. Stay tuned for a powerful spoken word performance at the end—you don’t want to miss
Ep 040: Master Your Time & 10X Your Productivity with Ted Phaeton
Ted Phaeton is an Emmy Award-winning morning meteorologist, the host of 'The Modern Man Podcast' (a globally ranked top 2% podcast) a husband & father, with a passion for helping men unlock their full potential through productivity, time mastery, and leadership. Today, Ted and I discuss what it looks like to be a ‘modern man’ in 2025, where most men go off-track in life, and we discus
Ep 039: The Rebel Mindset: Change your beliefs, change your life
Today I have a powerful conversation with @GrahamCochrane . Graham is a successful entrepreneur, USA Today bestselling author, TEDx speaker, and also the host of The Graham Cochrane Show (top .5% ranked podcast globally). In this episode, we have a conversation about the power of your beliefs and how we can literally rewire our brains to live the most authentic and passionate
Ep 038: Parenting Unplugged: Raising kids outdoors & unschooled
Eric Leidums is an online influencer that has been impacting thousands of people with his unconventional approach to parenting. His views on traditional education, the learning process and the value of the great outdoors are unique and compelling. With over 1 million followers across all platforms, he is using his influence to challenge the cultural norms of how we parent and raise our fa
Ep 037: Marriage Q&A With the Osmond's - PART II
We're back for ROUND 2! My lovely bride, Sam, is joining me on this episode, and we are answering your questions about marriage! If you haven't heard PART I yet, listen first! Check out the timestamps and links below.
TIMESTAMPS:
2:30: #1 How do you handle situations where your individual goals/dreams conflict with your shared goals as a couple?
13:10: #2: How does a couple manage
Ep 036: Marriage Q&A With the Osmonds - PART I
Today I've got a VERY special guest on the show - it's my beautiful wife, Sam Osmond! We've polled the entire Dad Nation and received some incredible questions. We talk about fighting, money, emotions, communication, and more! We only got through about half of the questions, so stay tuned for PART II in 2 weeks from this release date. Enjoy friends!
TIMESTAMPS:
2:34 #1: What does
Ep 035: How to CRUSH your fitness goals in 2025 w/Adam Braud
Are you ready for 2025? Are you sick of making New Year's resolutions, only to give up after 30 days? Well today, I talk with Adam Braud (author, black belt, trainer, ultramarathoner, and the list goes on..) and we discus why resolutions never work, and what to do in order to CRUSH your fitness goals in 2025.
If you've ever struggled with motivation, with discipline, or with follow throug
Ep 034: How to keep your cool in marriage w/Jason Schnitzer
What does it look like to have healthy conflict in marriage? How do you fight well? Or fair? Today, I talk with Jason Schnitzer who is a men's relationship coach. We get into all things anger. How to prevent a blow up, how to navigate through one, and how to reconcile if it happens.
Jason and I had a powerful conversation, and I know there's going to be SO MUCH GOLD for you to take from t
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