Episode 37: Dads Are Rad (and we're so grateful for them)

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Ready for some dad appreciation with a side of chaos? We're debriefing on the dads closest to us - from the intentional parenting that shaped us into strong women to the hilariously unhinged adventures that became our family legends. If you've ever wondered how and if dads influence the partners we choose or need a good laugh about gender roles in modern parenting, this one's for you. Fair warning: involves controlled burns & illegal moonshine purchases.

Main Topics & Discussion

The Ripple Effect: Why Good Dads are Crucial

What happens when you grow up with an exceptional dad? We unpack something we call "automatic standards" - those invisible relationship guidelines we didn't even know we had until we started dating.

Here's a plot twist: neither of us actually married men who are super similar to our dad. But so far, the O'Leary sisters have yet to date a fishhole. So what's the real secret sauce behind avoiding dating walking 'red flags'? You'll have to listen to get our theory.

Navigating Fatherhood in Modern Marriages

Okay, let's talk about a hot topic popping up in most millennial & Gen Z marriages: the mental load. We grew up watching our mom assume the mental load while Dad had sole responsibility of bread winning. They were an incredible team, but, from where we sat, pretty much stayed in their respective lanes. Fast forward to our own marriages where we expect equal partnership in running a household.

Women are fighting for equal opportunity & recognition in the public sphere & are asking men to step up in the private sphere. But millennial men haven't had the multi-generational training in household management that most women aren't even aware we've received. It's a big gap we're asking them to bridge & we're grateful to the dads intent on delivering.

Mark O'Leary: The Man, The Myth, The Legend

What do you get when you mix an adventurous dad with questionable (or decidedly zero) forethought? The kind of childhood memories that make our old man larger than life & still cause us to bust a gut.

We're talking about the time our dad decided burning the entire lawn was easier than raking leaves. Or when a simple skiing lesson turned into being manhandled onto a chairlift with zero preparation. And don't even get us started on that moonshine purchasing expedition in the Smoky Mountains.

Trust us, you'll never look at "ha

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Host & Show Info

Hosted by: Cally & Emily O’Leary

About the Hosts: We’re real moms and real sisters. We may look and sound alike, but our motherhood journeys are uniquely ours. We all do Motherhood differently, and thank goodness for that. Let’s learn and grow together.

Podcast Website: https://therealmomhub.com/

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