I interviewed over 200 dads: this is what I found

Ambitious dads 2025: Jeff Hittner reveals fatherhood gaps like time, confidence, brotherhood on Ryan Fields-Spack Show. Overwhelmed dads get tips for self-care, co-parenting, mental health dads, dad confidence, role model dads, legacy building. #DadLife #FatherhoodIn this inspiring July 16, 2025, interview, Jeff Hittner—founder of Ambitious Dads—shares his journey from NYC chaos to intentional fatherhood in Valencia, Spain. We dive into the six gaps holding dads back: time, confidence, brotherhood, co-parenting, role models, and legacy. Jeff flips the script on winging it, offering practical advice for ambitious dads to thrive. Whether you're juggling career and kids or seeking emotional regulation, Jeff’s insights—drawn from 200 dad interviews—will empower you. From his COVID-era move to therapy’s role, this episode is a must-watch for dads leveling up in 2025.Join other Ambitious Dads: https://ambitiousdads.substack.com/Reach Jeff at ambitiousdads.com, jeffhittner.com, or on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffhittner/. Check his Ambitious Dads Podcast for more!Subscribe to the Ryan Fields-Spack Show for more dad-focused motivation and interviews. Comment your biggest gap below—let’s build a community!Chapters:0:00 - Intro & Jeff's Mission0:38 - Biggest Dad Challenges in 20251:09 - The Six Gaps Explained11:04 - Jeff's Move to Spain for Better Fatherhood22:13 - Ambitious Dads Project Goals25:32 - Reaching Disengaged Dads28:47 - Entrepreneurial Advice for Dads32:15 - Winging Fatherhood Pitfalls34:45 - Regrets as a Dad37:03 - Defining a Great Dad37:43 - Best Advice to Level Up38:45 - Diamond Advice for KidsReach Jeff at ambitiousdads.com, jeffhittner.com, or on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffhittner/. Check his Ambitious Dads Podcast for more!#AmbitiousDads #FatherhoodGaps #DadAdvice2025 #MentalHealthDads #CoParenting #DadConfidence #BrotherhoodDads #RoleModelDads #LegacyDads #SelfCareDads