Dad Mode: The Origin Story

Episode Title: Dad Mode: The Origin Story Podcast: Dad Mode Activated: Fatherhood Unfiltered

Welcome to the very first episode of Dad Mode Activated! This podcast is all about celebrating the wins, laughing at the fails, and tackling the everyday challenges of fatherhood with humor, heart, and honesty.

In this introductory episode, I share my journey into fatherhood, from becoming a dad for the first time to navigating life as a proud father of five in a beautifully blended family. We’ll talk about the joys, struggles, and lessons learned along the way, and I’ll give you a sneak peek into what’s coming in future episodes.

Here’s what you’ll hear in this episode:

✅ My first moments as a dad and how they changed my life forever.

✅ The challenges and joys of blending families and raising five amazing kids.

✅ The inspiration behind Dad Mode Activated and why this podcast is for every dad out there. ✅ A preview of upcoming episodes, covering everything from dad hacks to balancing work and family.

Whether you’re a new dad, a seasoned pro, or just someone who enjoys a good dad joke, this podcast is for you. Fatherhood is a wild ride, but you don’t have to do it alone. Together, we’ll explore what it means to show up, grow, and build a legacy for our kids, one laugh and life lesson at a time.

🎙️ Connect with me!

• Share your funniest dad moments or most memorable "dad origin story" with #DadModeActivated.
• Follow me on social media to join the conversation and stay up to date on all things Dad Mode Activated!

Subscribe and Leave a Review If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to subscribe and leave a review—it helps more dads find the show and grow our community. Thanks for tuning in, and remember: you’ve got this!

🎧 Next Week’s Episode: 'The Dad Toolbox: Skills You Didn’t Know You Needed', practical tips and hilarious stories to help you navigate dad life with confidence (and a sense of humor).

Episode Transcript

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Welcome to Dad Mode Activated Fatherhood Unfiltered. I'm Matt, a dad of five, husband, occasional

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chicken whisperer, and your guide to all things dad life. This is a podcast where we get real
about the wins, the challenges, and the hilariously awkward moments that come with being a dad.
Whether you're a first time dad, a stepdad, or just someone looking to laugh at dad life
from the sidelines, you're in the right place. This is episode one, Dad Mode, the origin story.

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In this intro episode, I'll share my journey into fatherhood, what inspired this podcast,
and why I think every dad has what it takes to build a legacy of love and laughter. So
grab your coffee or whatever's left of it, and let's activate dad mode. My journey into
fatherhood started back in 2006. I remember holding my first born and thinking, whoa,

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I'm officially someone else's dad. It was an incredible, terrifying moment. Suddenly,
I wasn't just living for myself. I had this little person depending on me for everything.
Over the years, my family grew. Today, I'm a proud dad to five kids, three biological,
and two stepkids. Blending families is definitely no joke. It's a mix of joy, patience, and

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figuring out how to combine different schedules, traditions, and personalities into one big,
chaotic masterpiece. I'd be lying if I said it's been easy. There have been challenges,
custody battles, sleepless nights, those moments when you wonder if you're doing it right.
But through it all, I've learned one important lesson. Showing up is what really matters.

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Even when you feel like you're winging it, your kids see the effort, and that's what
really counts. I want to hear about your journey into fatherhood as well. What was your, I'm
a dad now moment. Share it with hashtag dad mode activated, and I might feature your story
in one of these future episodes.

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So why did I start dad mode activated? It's simple really. Fatherhood is one of the most
important jobs in the world. And it's also one of the hardest. There's no manual, no
training program, and most of us are just trying to figure it out as we go. This podcast
is here to remind you that you're not alone. We're all in this together and every dad brings

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something unique to the table. Maybe your great at bedtime stories, or maybe your superpower
is fixing broken toys with duct tape. Whatever it is, it's enough because your kids don't
need a perfect dad. They just need you. This show is going to be a mix of everything, personal
stories, dad hacks, expert advice, and a whole lot of laughs. We'll talk about everything

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from navigating tantrums to surviving teen drama, all while sharing tips to help you
become the best dad you can be.
Let me give you a quick preview of what you can expect in future episodes. We'll dive
into topics like the dad toolbox. That's essential skills every dad needs, like tying

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pony tails or surviving family road trips, dad superpowers, the hidden talents you unlock
when you become a dad, like mastering dad jokes and being a human jungle gym, the balancing
act or how to juggle work, family, and your own sanity without dropping the ball, and
of course plenty of stories about the chaos from my personal perspective of raising five

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kids while also running a mini farm, having a full time job, and just trying to keep it
all together. The goal really is to inspire, encourage, and remind you that being a dad
is about progress, not perfection. We're building legacies one day at a time, and it's okay
to laugh at ourselves along the way.

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Alright, that's a wrap for episode one of Dad Mode Activated. Thank you for joining
me on this journey. This podcast is for you. The dad's out there showing up, figuring it
out, and doing your best every single day. Next week, we're diving into the dad toolbox,
where I'll share practical tips and hilarious stories about everyday skills dads need to

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survive and thrive. Trust me, you won't want to miss it. In the meantime, let's keep the
conversation going, share your funniest dad moments, your origin stories, or your most
epic dad fails with hashtag dad mode activated on social media. I'll feature some of your
stories in upcoming episodes because this isn't just my podcast, it's our community.

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So don't forget to subscribe, leave a review, share this with a fellow dad, or someone who
loves a good dad joke. Until next time, keep showing up, keep laughing, and keep activating
dad mode. You've got this.