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Jon Gustin is the founder of Tired Dad, a community of more than 2 million followers built on one honest premise: parenting is only hard for good parents. A former personal trainer of 14 years who started making short videos during the sleepless newborn stretch of 2020, he became one of the first men online talking openly about the mental load of fatherhood. He co-hosts the Tired Dad and Tired Mom podcasts with his wife Jessica and released his book The Tired Dad: 100 Reflections on Showing Up for What Matters Most in May. Larry and Jon get into the exhaustion that comes from doing the work right, both of their fathers coming home from Vietnam unable to talk about it, the rebellion and loss that followed Jon's parents' divorce, and the ego death that pulled his marriage out of the roommate phase. If you're tired in the best way possible and still wondering whether you're doing a good job, this conversation is for you. Timeline Summary [1:02] – Parenting is only hard for good parents, and why tired means invested [3:19] – Tired from parenting, not tired of parenting [6:23] – How the newborn stretch of 2020 accidentally birthed Tired Dad [8:10] – Nobody was talking about the mental load of fatherhood, so Jon did [12:16] – The Justin Gustin problem and Larry's own Hagman mixup [13:29] – Full introduction: 2 million followers, two podcasts, and the book [16:54] – Growing up the baby of the family with siblings seven and eight years older [20:18] – A Vietnam veteran father, a World War Two grandfather, and night terrors that never left [21:55] – Watching your dad go from Superman to human during the divorce [26:38] – Running from it: partying, drugs, theft, and total chaos at 14 [28:26] – Losing friends to overdoses and deciding to get out [29:48] – Moving to Tennessee, meeting Jessica, and marrying 11 months later [34:08] – The Gottman research and why only 12% of marriages truly thrive [36:27] – Marry the right person for the right reasons, because marriage fixes nothing [37:59] – Postpartum, the roommate phase, and the darkest stretch of their marriage [40:56] – Killing the ego and why keeping score breeds resentment [43:48] – Getting sober three and a half years ago and what changed <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal"

Are moms tired? You bet! But they're not the only ones! In this encore episode in our summer series, Raising Them Well, we look at the other half of the parenting team who are also feeling the parenting pressure. Show Notes: https://bit.ly/4vb94o8 Key Topics: Dad fatigue and self-careThe evolving role of dads in family lifeThe importance of vulnerability and emotional support in fatherhood Sound Bites: "I'm tired from this parenting journey, not of it.""Vulnerability is someone else's freedom.""Perspective of time passing changes everything." C...

Are moms tired? You bet! But they're not the only ones! In this encore episode in our summer series, Raising Them Well, we look at the other half of the parenting team who are also feeling the parenting pressure. Show Notes: https://bit.ly/4vb94o8 Key Topics: Dad fatigue and self-careThe evolving role of dads in family lifeThe importance of vulnerability and emotional support in fatherhood Sound Bites: "I'm tired from this parenting journey, not of it.""Vulnerability is someone else's freedom.""Perspective of time passing changes everything." C...

I sit down with Jon Gustin, creator of Tired Dad and author of The Tired Dad, to talk about the realities of modern fatherhood. We explore what it means to be an emotional provider, why repair and vulnerability matter more than perfection, and how dads can avoid isolation while raising resilient kids. Jon also shares simple daily rituals that have strengthened his relationship with his children and offers an honest perspective on the challenges and rewards of parenting. If you're a father—or preparing to become one—this conversation is full of practical wisdom and encouragement. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 - Welcome to the Show 01:43 - The Reality of Being a Tired Dad 02:17 - What Fathers Need Today 04:11 - Becoming an Emotional Provider 10:19 - Building Emotional Safety with Your Kids 13:25 - Why Repair Matters More Than Perfection 19:02 - Teaching Accountability Without Shame 23:33 - Handling Big Emotions at Home 30:46 - The Loneliness of Modern Fatherhood 35:18 - Why Kids Need Other Male Role Models 40:11 - Should Your Child Be Your Best Friend? 44:19 - Daily Rituals That Strengthen Family Bonds 45:03 - The Meaning Behind "18 Summers" 51:27 - Jon's Book and Final Thoughts *** Tired of feeling like you're never enough? Build your self-worth with help from this free guide: https://training.mantalks.com/self-worth Pick up my book, Men's Work: A Practical Guide To Face Your Darkness, End Self-Sabotage, And Find Freedom: https://mantalks.com/mens-work-book/ Heard about attachment but don’t know where to start? Try the FREE Ultimate Guide To Attachment Check out some other free resources: How To Quit Porn | Anger Meditation | How To Lead In Your Relationship Build brotherhood with a powerful group of like-minded men from around the world. Check out The Alliance . Enjoy the podcast? Leave a review on Apple Podcasts , Stitcher , or Podchaser . It helps us get into the ears of new listeners, expand the ManTalks Community , and help others find the tools and training they’re looking for. And don't forget to subscribe on Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify For more, visit us at ManTalks.com | Facebook | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mantalks/?hl=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_bla

As it turns out, fatigue isn't just a mom's game. As more and more dads are involved in the day-to-day of family life, they have times they struggle too! Jon Gustin joins AllMomDoes host Julie Lyles Carr for a vulnerable conversation about the pressures and challenges facing today's dads, why compassion over competition is key to healthy parenting, and how to have the talks that matter the most. Show Notes: https://bit.ly/4vMewyr

As it turns out, fatigue isn't just a mom's game. As more and more dads are involved in the day-to-day of family life, they have times they struggle too! Jon Gustin joins AllMomDoes host Julie Lyles Carr for a vulnerable conversation about the pressures and challenges facing today's dads, why compassion over competition is key to healthy parenting, and how to have the talks that matter the most. Show Notes: https://bit.ly/4vMewyr

Moms, if there’s one word that describes all of us, it’s tired. Dads are tired too. Our guest on MomCast this week is Jon Gustin, aka the Tired Dad. He’s the guy on Instagram who pours coffee and shares his journey through sobriety with more than a million followers. Now, he’s an author of The Tired Dad, a book of encouragement written to parents who are doing it differently than our parents a generation ago. No pretense, no preaching…Jon is, quite literally, an open book who speaks humbly about taking one day at a time, and encouraging us to do the same. Our conversation includes: * exactly why parenting is hard for good parents, and why that struggle is a gift * how becoming a father forced him to face addiction and choose differently for the sake of his kids * how the coffee pour and stare became his social media signature and why it helps him connect with followers * the path to getting out of the "roommate" phase of marriage * the incredible relationship with his wife that allows him to be vulnerable and shed the “superman” persona Make sure to follow Jon on IG @thetireddad and catch more conversation on the podcast he hosts with his wife, Jessica, called The Tired Dad and Tired Mom Podcast. Find us at www.thelocalmomsnetwork.com IG: @thelocalmomsnetwork Email: demetra@thelocalmomsnetwork.com Podcast facilities provided by Stamford Studios Digital Factory.

We're joined by the true Tired Dad of them all this week! Jon Gustin/Tired Dad is here to discuss life as a true exhausted parent! Josh is on the road celebrating his birthday this week and working with a malfunctioning microphone! Pat carries the team through this one! You're supporting your children, but how do you find time to support each other? Developing a coffee addiction? Finding ways to stay awake? Jon helps us figure out how to manage everything at once! Getting your kids in to sports can be a tough feat. What if you don't know anything about the sport they like? How can you still be a helpful and supportive parent? How can you manage your children around people you may not know? Managing all the stress can be harder than you think! But it might be easy if you have the right tools! Be sure to join in for a great episode with the Tired Dad and be sure to follow Jon on TikTok and Instagram as well!