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The Mindful Dad Podcast is where modern fathers come to reconnect—with themselves, their children, and what truly matters. I’m your host, Odeani McBean, a mindful fatherhood coach and creator of the 365 Dad Journal. This show is for dads who want to break free from outdated parenting norms and lead with heart, presence, and purpose. Each week, we dive into the deeper layers of fatherhood, exploring mindfulness, emotional intelligence, spiritual growth, and self-awareness. From letting go of ...
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Emotional Presence in Modern Fatherhood W/Paul Banas
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An honest conversation on presence in modern fatherhood with Paul Banas of the Great Dad Talks Podcast. Check it out and share with a fellow dad. Key Takeaways: My journey into mindful fatherhood coaching Mindful Fatherhood Vulnerability in fatherhood Top 2 pain points that stick with most dads The Benefits of Journaling for Fathers Watch this inte…
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In this episode of the Mindful Dad podcast, Odeani discusses the significance of small rituals in fatherhood that builds emotional connections with children. He emphasizes the importance of consistency over perfection in parenting and shares practical examples of rituals that can enhance family bonding. The conversation also addresses the challenge…
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Intuitive Fatherhood: Letting Go of Scripts and Leading with Presence
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A practical, honest conversation on what it means to parent from presence, not scripts. We explore intuitive parenting, why it’s hard for dads, and how to trust your inner guidance. Includes real stories, simple tools, and a short guided meditation to help you lead from within. Key Themes Introduction to Intuitive Parenting Defining Intuitive Paren…
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The Mindful Fatherhood Starter Pack: 5 Habits Every Dad Needs
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The Mindful Fatherhood Starter Pack offers five simple but powerful practices that help dads lead with more calm, presence, and emotional awareness in their daily lives. Key Themes • "What's Mine?" - A self-reflection technique to separate your emotional reactions from your child's actions • Three one-minute presence breaks throughout your day to g…
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Father and Son: An Unfiltered Conversation
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Odeani and his 13 Year Old son Kaleb have an honest, unfiltered conversation about their father-son journey, exploring what makes their relationship work, and navigating emotions. Key Moments • Kaleb appreciates his father's empathy and ability to understand his experiences rather than just sympathizing • Odeani values Caleb's resilience through co…
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Your Kids Are Reflecting Back What You Haven't Healed Yet
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What if your child’s behavior is simply reflecting your unhealed pain? This week, we dive into shadow work, Carl Jung’s teachings, and the “mirror effect” that shows up in fatherhood. Learn how to break generational patterns, parent from awareness, and connect with your kids in more compassionate, grounded ways. Key Moments: 0:00 Introduction 3:34 …
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Masculine and Feminine Energy in Fatherhood
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Discover how balancing masculine and feminine energy; discipline and empathy, logic and intuition; can deepen your connection with your kids. We’ll also end with a powerful guided meditation to ground you in presence. Get your copy of the The 365 Dad Journal Work With Me: Book a free fatherhood alignment session Subscribe to the 3-6-5 Dad Weekly Ne…
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Presence Over Perfection: Embracing Authentic Fatherhood
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Odeani explores why your children need your authentic presence rather than a perfectionist version of yourself. 1:52 Celebrating 25 Episodes 3:08 Presence Over Perfection 9:20 Why Perfectionism Creates Disconnection 16:08 Embracing Presence Makes Bonds Stronger 22:35 Practical Ways to Drop Expectations 28:36 Guided Reflection: The Gift of Being Ful…
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The Illusion of Parental Control: Finding Peace in Surrender
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Surrendering the illusion of control as a father opens the door to deeper connections with our children and greater inner peace. Through personal stories and mindfulness practices, we explore how letting go creates space for authentic relationships to flourish. Get your copy of the The 365 Dad Journal Work With Me: Book a free fatherhood alignment …
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If you’re not caring for yourself, you’re not caring for your kids.
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In today’s episode, we break down five key areas of self-care; physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, and social—that transform overwhelm into strength. Tune in for real-life strategies and personal stories that will help you reclaim your balance and show up as your best self at home and beyond. Get your copy of the The 365 Dad Journal Work With M…
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Feeling overwhelmed as a dad is more common than you think. In today’s episode, I break down the simple, real-life practices that help me navigate the chaos of co-parenting, long drives, and daily pressures. Learn how embracing mindfulness, stepping outside for a walk, connecting with fellow dads, and even sharing your feelings with your kids can l…
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In this episode, I explore the art of expressing love without uttering a single word. Drawing inspiration from the 365 Dad Journal, I share insights on how being fully present, embracing small rituals, and nurturing our own well-being can transform our relationships with our children. Get your copy of the The 365 Dad Journal Work With Me: Book a fr…
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Micro Practices for Busy Dads: Boost Your Mindfulness in Minutes
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Ever feel like life’s moving too fast for you to stop and breathe; let alone be truly present for your kids? In this episode, I’m uncovering the tiny, game-changing habits that make a massive impact on busy dads. From 5 minute meditations to single-question journaling, these micro practices help you reclaim your headspace without rearranging your e…
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The Biggest Mistake Dads Make When Building Mindfulness Habits.
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We all know the guilt that creeps in when we miss a day (or a week) of journaling or meditation. But what if the secret to building a consistent mindfulness practice isn’t perfection; but giving yourself grace? In this episode, I open up about the struggles of staying consistent as a dad juggling it all and share why missing a day doesn’t mean you’…
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Fatherhood, Routines, Spirituality: Your Questions Answered.
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This week, I’m diving into your questions about fatherhood, co-parenting, mindfulness, fitness, routines, spirituality, and finding harmony with work while being a present dad. From handling tough co-parenting moments to staying consistent with journaling and fitness, I’m sharing honest answers and actionable advice to help you navigate it all. Tun…
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5 Journal Prompts That Will Change the Way You Show Up as a Dad
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When’s the last time you paused and truly reflected on the father you’ve become? In this episode, I’m sharing 5 transformative journal prompts designed to help you connect with yourself, heal past struggles, and show up more intentionally for your kids. These aren’t your run-of-the-mill questions; they’ll challenge you to reflect deeply, break gene…
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E16: The Power of Setting a Clear Intention in Meditation
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Phase #1 of cultivating a meditation practice in fatherhood: Setting a Clear INTENTION. Having a clear intention for your practice is not only the key to consistency, it can also transform your life! 👉🏾The 365 Dad Journal 📝 👉🏾Work With Me: 🗓️Book a free fatherhood alignment session 📩Subscribe to the 3-6-5 Dad Weekly Newsletter FREE RESOURCE: ✅The 3…
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E15: Gratitude Practices for the Modern Dad.
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We are throwing the fluff aside, and getting real about gratitude! I give you practical and tangible ways that you can cultivate a practice that can not only positively impact your universe; but also those around you. Episode Highlights: - real time capturing of daily moments of gratitude - the importance of celebrating small wins - verbally expres…
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E14: Break Away From Societal Parenting Pressures
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Don't let societal pressures/expectations take you away from realizing that your children LOVE you just the way you are at THIS very moment of your journey. 👉🏾Get The 365 Dad Journal 📝 👉🏾Work With Me: 🗓️Book a free fatherhood alignment session 📩Subscribe to the 3-6-5 Dad Weekly Newsletter FREE RESOURCE: ✅The 365 Dad Inner Child + Shadow Work Guide …
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E13: 5 Things We Should Stop Saying To Our Kids.
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Discover the top five things we should stop saying to our children and learn mindful, constructive alternatives to break generational cycles. Key Highlights: Do our children actually know better? The downside of idle threats Opportunities to actually communicate and not shut down How limiting beliefs around money starts 👉🏾Get The 365 Dad Journal 📝 …
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In this episode, we challenge the concept of “work-life balance” that’s left many fathers feeling overwhelmed and inadequate. Join me as we delve into why striving for balance is often a struggle and how embracing harmony offers a more realistic and fulfilling approach to modern fatherhood. We’ll explore: •The myth of equal distribution in balancin…
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E11: Walking the Talk: Parental Embodiment Shapes Our Children
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This week's episode, we talk about the importance of embodying the habits and values of who you truly want to be. Discover why living authentically isn't just beneficial for you, but essential for your child's emotional and moral development. Highlights: Quick Update Children learning by what we do instead of what we say Disappointing our kids Buil…
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E10: 4 Simple Ways to Be a Mindful Listening Parent.
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In this episode, we do a deep dive on 4 simple, yet powerful ways for you to embrace mindful listening as a parent. From understanding the importance of truly hearing your child without judgment to practicing non-verbal cues and reflecting emotions, we break down four essential ways dads can become better listeners. Highlights: Quick Update Listeni…
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E9: Comparison: The Silent Struggle for Dads.
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In this episode we dive into the trap of comparison; especially when it comes to social media. It’s easy to feel like we’re falling behind, but what we see online is only part of the story. I'll discuss why embracing where you are and letting go of comparisons is crucial to your growth as a dad. We’ll explore how we don’t know what others are reall…
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In this episode, we dive into why it’s crucial for us as dads to step back and allow our children to be brave. So often, our own inner child wounds—those moments where we lacked a guiding, nurturing voice—can lead us to overcompensate and try to control our children's experiences out of fear. But true growth happens when we let go and let them take…
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Are you struggling with feeling appreciated in your role as Dad? These 6 powerful actions will help you greatly. Highlights: Intro How the story we tell ourselves is reflected in our outside world Journaling for clarity The importance of finding your tribe How meditation can help you detach from negative thoughts Expressing how you feel to your fam…
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E6: Prioritizing Yourself to Show Up Better for Your Kids.
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In this episode, we dive into the importance of prioritizing your own "me" time, social life, and activities that recharge you. When we take care of ourselves first, we show up more present, intentional, and prepared for the time we spend with our children. Highlights: Intro Feeling "bad" for wanting "me" time as parents The importance of prioritiz…
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In this episode we dive into the transformative power of a heartfelt apology in fatherhood. We discuss how our parents' reluctance to apologize shaped us as dads, and why it's crucial to break that cycle. We'll discuss the importance of apologizing quickly to prevent inner child wounds in our kids and share how expressing ourselves the way we wish …
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E4: The REAL Reason You Feel Undervalued.
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There are layers behind why we truly feel undervalued in fatherhood. When we peel the layers back, we might be surprised at what the core of this feeling is. Highlights: Intro My personal stories on this topic How to process feeling undervalued The role our ego/inner child plays in us feeling undervalued Treat it like a game, now that you know the …
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In this episode, we dive into the heart of what it means to face and embrace adversity in fatherhood. Learn three powerful strategies to navigate the challenges that come with being a dad, and discover how embracing these obstacles can lead to personal growth and a deeper connection with your children. Tune in to transform the way you approach fath…
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E2: Are You The Cool Parent or The Tough One?
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In this episode of The 365 Dad Podcast, we dive into the common dilemma dads face: Are you the cool parent or the tough one? We explore the importance of balancing these roles, how labels can shape our parenting style, and why embracing both "cool" and "tough" can lead to more intentional and authentic fatherhood. Tune in to discover practical tips…
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E1: Dear Dads: Being Vulnerable is a Superpower.
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In today’s episode, we break down the reasons why as men and fathers; we should view vulnerability as a superpower and not a weakness. Get your copy of the The 365 Dad Journal Work With Me: Book a free fatherhood alignment session Subscribe to the 3-6-5 Dad Weekly Newsletter FREE RESOURCE: The 365 Dad Inner Child + Shadow Work Guide SUPPORT THE SHO…
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