Dad Space Podcast - for Dads by Dads

Episode 251 - March DadNess - The Coach and the Player – Knowing When to Lead and When to Step Back

Host Dave welcomes listeners to the third installment of March DadNess, flipping March Madness into a celebration of fatherhood lessons drawn from the sports playbook. From his home in Canada where snow lingers but spring beckons, he dives into the evolving dance every dad does with his kids: knowing when to lead like a head coach and...

Episode 250 - March DadNess - The Regular Season – Showing Up Consistently

Championships aren't won in the spotlight moments—they're forged in the grind of the regular season, those 82-game stretches where teams build habits, trust, and identity. Fatherhood works the same way. Most of parenting isn't buzzer-beaters or highlight-reel heroics; it's the ordinary Tuesdays with rides to practice, homework battles, bedtime stories, and qu...

Episode 249 - March DadNess - The Draft – Discovering Your Role as a Dad When You Get Called Up to the Big Leagues

The Draft – Discovering Your Role as a Dad

Think back to the most exciting day in sports—the draft. The cameras are rolling, the names are called, and every team looks at their first pick not for what they already are, but for what they could become. That’s fatherhood. When your child enters your life, you’re dr...

Episode 248 - Act 4 - Connect and Renew - Strengthen What Strengthens You As A Dad

Connect and Renew — Strengthen What Strengthens You

Build a Challenge Network. Compliments feel good, but they don’t help you grow. Honest feedback does. Psychologist Adam Grant suggests creating a small group of people who care enough to tell you the truth. Ask better questions like, “What’s one thing I could do better?” Try a weekly Feedback Friday: ...

Episode 247 - Act 3 - The Motivated Dad - Finding the source of what keeps us going as a Dad

In this third act of a four-part series inspired by Daniel Pink's insightful video on planning for 2026 (link in show notes), host Dave dives into motivation and becoming a more intentional dad this year. Drawing from Pink's framework, Dave reframes it specifically for fathers, urging us to adjust our inner operating system and embrace disco...

Episode 246 - Act 2 - The Structured Dad - Some effective tools to structure your year

In this episode of Dad Space, host Dave dives into Act 2 of Daniel Pink's insightful 2026 video on preparing for a great new year, adapting its lessons specifically for dads. Even though we're into February, Dave stresses it's never too late to implement changes that reclaim time and intention as fathers. He urges listeners to watch the 26-minute ...

Episode 245 - Daniel Pink's Act 1 Clarity in 2026 - Premortems, Themes & 90-Day Dad Sprints

In this episode of the Dad Space Podcast, host Dave dives into Daniel Pink's powerful video on designing your best year ever, adapting its insights specifically for fathers aiming to crush 2026. Drawing from Pink's 25 years of motivation research, Dave shifts the focus from fleeting inspiration to rock-solid structure, warning that vague ...

Episode 244 - Level Up as a Dad - Premortems, Themes, and Micro-Sabbaths

Unlock 2026: Your 4-Part System for the Best Year Ever

Dads, imagine 2026 as the year you finally crush it—not just at work, but as the husband, father, and man your family deserves. No more January resolutions that fizzle by February. This isn't fluffy motivation; it's a battle-tested, science-backed framework from 25 years of studying peak performers. We're br...

Episode 243 - Lonely Dads, When Family, Friends and Your Spouse Just Don't Seem to Be Enough in the Moment

Dave opens up a conversation about one of the most invisible struggles many fathers face: loneliness. With humor, warmth, and honesty, he explores how dads can feel disconnected even while surrounded by the people they love most. In a world where we’re more connected than ever, many dads still find themselves emotionally isolat...

Episode 242 - Thoughts on Your Kid Turning 18, How Time Changes and How to Cope With This as a Dad

In this deeply personal episode of Dad Space, host Dave opens 2026 with a reflection that hits every dad square in the heart: by the time your child turns eighteen, you’ve already shared ninety percent of all the in-person time you’ll ever have with them. It’s a sobering truth, but one that sparks an honest and hopeful conversation abo...

Episode 241 - The Dad’s Handbook for 2026 - Building Stronger Bonds at Home and Growing Yourself Along the Way

The Dad’s Handbook for 2026: Building Stronger Bonds at Home and Growing Yourself Along the Way

The new year at Dad Space kicks off with a mix of humor, heart, and inspiration as host Dave welcomes dads to 2026—what he calls “the new car smell” version of fatherhood. In this first episode of the year, Dave challenges fathers...

Episode 240 - Married Name Choices - Taylor Swift or Kelce - Should Women Always Take Their Husband's Last Name with Author Melania Joy Murphy

In this thought-provoking episode of The Dad Space Podcast, host Dave welcomes author and journalist Melania Murphy to discuss her new book, Bound By Love, Not Tradition. The conversation dives deep into the history, culture, and personal dimensions of how and why married couples make decisio...

Episode 239 - Happy Holidays from Dad Space - Keeping You Company During the Holidays, A Special Message for Single Dads

In this Christmas Eve episode, host Dave Campbell speaks directly to dads navigating the holiday season with warmth and practicality. Set against the backdrop of a busy, emotional time, the episode centers on presence, resilience, and everyday acts that strengthen family bonds, especially for single dads who may b...

Episode 238 - Blissful Unawareness - A Daily Break for Dads from the Noise

This episode invites listeners to rethink their relationship with daily information overload by embracing brief, intentional moments of blissful unawareness. Dave reflects on childhood simplicity and proposes practical ways for busy dads to protect mental space, reduce stress, and model healthier boundaries for their families.

A calmer start to the day

The conv...

Episode 237 - Technology & Parenting - The Digital Dad’s Dilemma

In this episode, host Dave tackles the digital dilemma many modern parents face: how to raise kids in a world saturated with phones, social media, and constant online access, while maintaining healthy boundaries and meaningful real-life connection. He reflects on growing up before smartphones, contrasts that with today’s connected landscape, and invites listeners t...

Episode 236 - Raising Daughters - Modeling Respect and Kindness as a Dad

As fathers, we're often the first men our daughters look to for clues on how the world works. Your actions speak louder than words, setting the bar for how they expect to be treated and how they treat others. Let's break it down with practical steps you can start today

Why Dads Matter in Modeling These Traits

Fathers shape their daughters' views of relat...

Episode 235 - Date Night Done Right - Tips for Rekindling Marital Romance

Why Date Nights Matter for Dads

Marriage doesn't run on autopilot after the diapers and soccer practices pile up. Dads often prioritize provider mode, but romance keeps the foundation solid for your whole family. Studies show couples who date regularly report higher satisfaction and better parenting teamwork, your kids thrive when mom and dad are conne...

Episode 234 - Movember Comes to an End, Dad Space Continues, An Encouragement for Dads

Movember may be over, but the heart of the conversation continues on Dad Space: men’s health is everyone’s health, and the ripple effects of a well-supported dad reach partners, kids, and communities. This episode closes a 30-episodes-in-30-days run by thanking listeners for showing up and, more importantly, taking action—not out of guilt or press...

Episode 233 - The Holiday Season is Coming - A Podcast for You to Share With Your Kids - The Daily Santa Podcast

In this episode of the Dad Space podcast, host Dave wraps up the intense Movember challenge of 30 episodes in 30 days, reflecting on the exhaustion and gratitude of pushing through daily conversations for dads worldwide. As Thanksgiving approaches in the US and holiday seasons begin globally, he pivots to a fest...