Dadicated Joe – Details, episodes & analysis

It is largely just accepted that new parents don't sleep for a year. But does it have to be that way!? Sleep deprivation does more than make us tired. It messes with our heads, our patience, our relationships, and our general sanity. When I became a dad, I accepted exhaustion as part of the deal. I assumed this was just how newborn life worked and that struggling through it was normal.

Dr. Harvey Karp, a child sleep expert and the author of Happiest Baby on the Block, decided to question this assumption. He asked, why has baby sleep barely improved in decades? He then developed a safe, scientifically backed technology to help, that when utilized correctly is now getting newborns up to two extra hours of uninterrupted sleep a night!

Today's guest is Lewis Krell, a dad of two and part of the team at Happiest Baby, the company behind Dr. Harvey Karp's SNOO, a smart bassinet. We talk about the sleep mistakes parents make without realizing it, what safety actually looks like when it comes to newborn sleep, and how the SNOO was designed to reduce risk while helping parents get longer stretches of rest. We get into the science, the data, and the concerns parents actually have — including EMFs, sleep crutches, weaning, routines, and what role dads need to play if they want to avoid burnout.

This conversation helped me rethink what "normal" newborn sleep should look like. It's not about hacking your baby or chasing perfection. It's about safety, support, and giving parents a fighting chance to rest, think clearly, and show up better for their families.

👇 In this episode, we explore:

• Why are new parents so exhausted during the newborn stage

• What sleep mistakes quietly ruin a baby's sleep

• How does the SNOO improve baby sleep and safety

• Is sleep training necessary for newborns

• How can dads actively support better sleep at home

• Might the SNOO be a worthwhile investment for you to buy or rent

If you want to learn more about the SNOO and the research behind the Happiest Baby: https://happiestbaby.sjv.io/zxWxqx 

The Happiest Baby on the Block

Other Episodes you might like: 12 Sleep Tips Every New Parent Should Know https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iL0hcb8qKdI 

About Lewis Krell 

Lewis Krell is the Head of Partnerships for Happiest Baby (the makers of SNOO). Lewis is the leader of the SNOO Employee Benefit Program, which works with top corporations like JP Morgan, Google, and the NFL to bring the gift of better sleep, mental wellness, and physical health to their new parent employees. 

Lewis is a 2x SNOO Dad, a reformed finance bro, a marginally entertaining writer, and has now been leading sales and partnerships efforts for cutting-edge technology companies for over a decade. 

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lewis-krell/

IG -  @krelllewis https://www.instagram.com/krelllewis/?hl=en 

The workload of the holidays hits moms everywhere. Whether consciously or unconsciously, they take on the lion's share of the planning, the meals, the gifts, the travel, the traditions, the emotional labor — all while I stayed focused on logistics. And then rather than share in the fun and excitement the holidays are supposed to be about, they can end up stressed out, resentful, and just wanting it to be over. 

This is what happened with us, and my wife helped me learn how I could change it. I discovered that as a man, I just wasn't taught how to see the invisible work happening, and then was confused and angry about her stress and resentment "ruining" the holidays. I was always helping. I believed I was doing my part. But she was carrying everything behind the scenes, even doing things none of us even really wanted her to do. She wasn't getting a break, and all we really wanted was to spend fun, restful time with her. 

In this episode, I walk through the step-by-step holiday playbook that changed everything for our family. We get into how to plan the season together, why simplifying meals matters, how the Fair Play system of household management can end duplication and confusion, and why clear agreements help your partner feel supported instead of overwhelmed. I also share what finally shifted my mindset as a dad — from "I'll jump in where needed" to actually owning parts of the holiday, so my wife could breathe.

It's not about getting it perfect. It's about presence, partnership, and the small decisions that make the holidays calmer, happier, and more meaningful for everyone.

👇 In this episode, we explore:

• How can dads help moms enjoy the holidays by reducing the mental load?
• What is the step-by-step process for planning a stress-free season together?
• How does the Fair Play system actually work during the holidays?
• What helps moms feel supported, appreciated, and able to enjoy the season?
• How can dads prevent resentment, overwhelm, and last-minute chaos?

The Fair Play Deck: A Couple's Conversation Deck:  https://amzn.to/44iV3Zv 

The Fair Play Book: https://amzn.to/4ltfKsm 

👉 Get 15% off your first Serenity Kids order with code: DADICATED15 https://myserenitykids.com/ 

Being Dadicated isn't about having all the answers.

It's about showing up.

It's about committing to the kind of dad—and man—you want to be, even when it's hard. Especially when it's hard.

Joe Carr is a dad to Della, husband to Serenity, co-founder of Serenity Kids baby food, and the voice behind Dadicated Joe.

Follow Joe Carr on social media 

Instagram: @dadicatedjoe 

TikTok: @dadicatedjoe 

YouTube @dadicatedjoe

Most of us want to make toddler tantrums stop. I sure did.

But tantrums are actually essential, developmentally appropriate signs of healthy growth and development, and the way we respond can determine how safe our children feel experiencing their emotions for life. In this episode, I share the five-step process I use with my daughter Della when she melts down over everything from chocolate to not being able to touch the moon.

I also discuss why tantrums trigger us so much, like how I learned my feelings weren't ok when I was sent away from the dinner table as a child wherever I had big feelings. And how learning to be more ok with my own feelings has changed my relationships, not just with my kids, but also with my wife, friends, and colleagues. This isn't just about toddler discipline. It's about building emotional presence, setting boundaries without shame, and creating a foundation for lifelong resilience.

👇 In this episode, we explore:

• How do you handle toddler tantrums without giving in?

• What's the right way to validate your child's big feelings?

• How do you set firm boundaries while staying calm?

• Why do tantrums trigger parents so deeply?

• How can dads use tantrums as practice for their own emotional growth?

Resources mentioned 

No Bad Kids: Toddler Discipline Without Shame: https://amzn.to/4gv9sY9 

Big Little feelings: https://biglittlefeelings.com/?srsltid=AfmBOoplbvWnHz0ecR3h83gIQRnS7Zh-OE_YTstz0LDvXrdTdy6tkiG2 

👉 Get 15% off your first Serenity Kids order with code: DADICATED15 https://myserenitykids.com/

We may think a lot about what foods our kids should eat, but what about what we DON'T want them to eat? I'm not just talking about junk food, but junk that ends up in what would otherwise be healthy food.  

In this episode, I sit down with my friend, fellow food entrepreneur, and health warrior Parker Brooks, father of two and founder of Lovebird cereal. Parker left his career at General Mills after his daughter was born, driven by a "Jerry Maguire moment" that changed everything. What followed was Lovebird: a clean, whole-food cereal brand that donates 20% of profits to fight childhood cancer.

But this conversation goes far beyond cereal. Parker breaks down what's actually in our kitchens—PFAS (forever chemicals), glyphosate, heavy metals, and microplastics, and why small, intentional swaps can make a huge difference. We talk about the first 1,000 days of a child's life, the myth of "safe" processed foods, and how to balance healthy parenting without letting fear run the show.

👇 In this episode, we explore:

• What toxins are really hiding in kids' cereal?
  
  

• How do PFAS, glyphosate, and microplastics affect children's health?
  
  

• What kitchen swaps make the biggest difference for families?
  
  

• Why do the first 1,000 days of life shape lifelong taste and health habits?
  
  

• How can new parents balance fear with grace while raising healthy kids?

 👉 Get 15% off Lovebird cereal with code DADICATED15: https://lovebirdfoods.com/?ref=sujibyed 

👉 Get 15% off your first Serenity Kids order with code: DADICATED15 https://myserenitykids.com/ 

About Parker Brooks
After the birth of his daughter, Parker Brooks left his career in Big Food to reimagine cereal with real ingredients from the earth and no fake stuff. Inspired by his kids, Yuki (6) and Robbie (4), Parker founded Lovebird cereal to give families a clean, whole-food breakfast free of toxins and inflammatory ingredients. His mission is to help families eat better, rise above health challenges, and start each day with nourishment and intention. He features tons of amazing resources on his social media on how to reduce the toxins in our everyday life. 

🌐 Website: https://lovebirdfoods.com/
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eatlovebird/

Being dadicated isn't about having all the answers.

It's about showing up.

It's about committing to the kind of dad—and man—you want to be, even when it's hard. Especially when it's hard.

Joe Carr is a dad to Della, husband to Serenity, co-founder of Serenity Kids baby food, and the voice behind Dadicated Joe.

Follow Joe Carr on social media 

Instagram: @dadicatedjoe 

TikTok: @dadicatedjoe 

YouTube @dadicatedjoe

What struck me most about this episode was the fact that choices parents make in pregnancy and early childhood can deeply affect their child for LIFE! So while I knew this period of my child's life was important, I was surprised at how much I can (and therefore must) influence their lifelong trajectory with a few smart choices at the very start. 

In this conversation, I sit down with Dave Asprey, the father of biohacking and creator of Bulletproof Coffee, to talk about optimizing pregnancy, early childhood, and the dad's role in creating an environment where kids can thrive. Dave does not hold back. He shares things like why folinic acid matters more than folic acid, how EMFs and cell phones can impact fertility, why the birth experience leaves a lifelong imprint, and what dads can actually do to protect intimacy after kids.

This one is part science, part sacred, and all practical. We dig into nutrition, sleep, postpartum recovery, and even the energetic role dads play in holding space for their partners. Some of it might challenge you. All of it will equip you to show up with more presence, clarity, and purpose.

👇 In this episode, we explore:

• What choices can parents make now that will affect a child for life? 

• What biohacking principles actually support fertility and pregnancy?

• How do EMFs and environment shape your baby's development?

• What nutrition and supplements matter most for expecting moms?

• How can dads protect intimacy and connection after birth?

• Why does the birth experience leave a lasting imprint on a child's nervous system?

Dave Asprey is an entrepreneur, author, and one of the fathers of biohacking. You might know him as the creator of Bulletproof Coffee and the Bulletproof Diet, or from his podcast The Human Upgrade. He has written four New York Times bestselling books and has shaped the way millions of people think about performance, longevity, and health. Beyond his work in wellness and innovation, Dave is also a dad who has applied biohacking principles to fertility, pregnancy, and parenting.

Learn more about Dave:

• Website: https://daveasprey.com 

• Podcast: The Human Upgrade https://daveasprey.com/podcasts/ 

• Instagram: @dave.asprey

Resources Mentioned in This Episode

• Books

• The Better Baby Book: How to Have a Healthier, Smarter, Happier Baby https://amzn.to/3UKex4O 

• Heavily Meditated: The Fast Path to Remove Your Triggers, Dissolve Stress, and Activate Inner Peace https://amzn.to/4n75zLc 

• The Bulletproof Diet: Lose Up to a Pound a Day, Reclaim Energy and Focus, Upgrade Your Life https://amzn.to/4mLYUpC 

Birth Fit – postpartum recovery and strength program for moms https://birthfit.com/ 

WeDeepen – relationship coaching and workshops for couples https://wedeepen.com/ 

Being dadicated isn't about having all the answers.

It's about showing up.

It's about committing to the kind of dad—and man—you want to be, even when it's hard. Especially when it's hard.

Joe Carr is a dad to Della, husband to Serenity, co-founder of Serenity Kids baby food, and the voice behind Dadicated Joe.

Follow Joe Carr on social media 

Instagram: @dadicatedjoe 

TikTok: @dadicatedjoe 

YouTube @dadicatedjoe

Resentful women. Resentful wives. Resentful moms. This has become normal. Men hate it, feeling like they can never do enough and are always being criticized. Women hate it, feeling like they are constantly abandoned and left to do everything on their own. It seems impossible, but there is a solution! 

I've dealt with my wife's resentment for years, and am happy to say I have reduced it by at least 90%! In this episode, I dig into how resentment shows up in parenting partnerships and why it's not just a personal issue, it's a systemic issue. Women often carry more household labor, even when both parents work, and it leads to exhaustion, anger, and distance. I explore how the Fair Play model can help rebalance responsibilities, create more fairness, and dramatically reduce resentment. I also share why date nights, real communication, babysitters and learning to say no are not luxuries but necessities if you want to build a healthy, lasting partnership.

👇 In this episode, we explore:

• How do you recognize resentment building in your relationship?

• What is the Fair Play system and how does it help?

• Why do women still do more household labor than men?

• How can date nights and attention restore connection?

• Why are babysitters so important?

• What role do boundaries play in preventing resentment?
  
  

Resources mentioned

The Fair Play Deck: A Couple's Conversation Deck:  https://amzn.to/44iV3Zv 

👉 If this episode resonates, watch these next:

• Fair Play: Why Moms Still Carry the Mental Load (and How Dads Can Change That)
  
  

• How to Keep the Spark Alive After Baby | What I Wish I Knew Sooner

Being dadicated isn't about having all the answers.

It's about showing up.

It's about committing to the kind of dad—and man—you want to be, even when it's hard. Especially when it's hard.

Joe Carr is a dad to Della, husband to Serenity, co-founder of Serenity Kids baby food, and the voice behind Dadicated Joe.

Follow Joe Carr on social media 

Instagram: @dadicatedjoe 

TikTok: @dadicatedjoe 

YouTube @dadicatedjoe

Most of us think we're failing as dads when we lose our temper or feel disconnected. But what if the real work starts way before that, inside the relationship, inside the tension, inside ourselves?

In this episode, I sit down with relationship coach Scott Wild to unpack what it takes to co-parent without drifting apart. Scott and his wife Mel, have two kids under two. They're in the thick of it. And yet they've built practices that help them stay emotionally connected, even when they're exhausted, touched out, and stretched thin.

We talk about the difference between reacting and responding, how to receive feedback without shutting down, and why your nervous system might be the most underrated parenting tool you have. Scott also shares how he repaired his fear of fatherhood, how he teaches his toddler through movement (not words), and what emotional safety in the home actually looks like.

If you've ever felt resentful, overwhelmed, or just out of sync with your partner since becoming a parent, this one is for you.

👇 In this episode, we explore:

• How do you co-parent without disconnecting from your partner?
  
  

• What does emotional intelligence look like for dads day to day?
  
  

• How can feedback strengthen rather than break down your relationship?
  
  

• What nervous system tools help dads stay regulated under pressure?
  
  

• How do you model emotional safety for your kids—even during meltdowns?

👉 Get 15% off your first Serenity Kids order with code: DADICATED15 https://myserenitykids.com/

About Scott Wild

Scott Wild is a relationship coach who helps couples create durable, thriving partnerships rooted in emotional intelligence and connection. With a background spanning ten years as a computer programmer, four years as a manager, and a decade as a professional racquetball player and coach, Scott brings a rare mix of precision, presence, and play to his work. He's trained in Authentic Relating, facilitates men's work in Austin, Texas, and lives with his wife and two young children.

Learn more about Scott 

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottsolowild/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scottsolowild/ 

Our birth didn't go as planned. We wanted a peaceful home birth. We ended up in the hospital In the middle of the night getting a C-section. And you know what? It was still a great birth—because we were prepared. I was prepared. 

I spent months learning everything I could about childbirth. I talked to midwives, studied birth plans, and mapped out every possible scenario. Not because I wanted control—but because I wanted to be a full part of the process and protect my wife's wishes.

This is the episode I wish I had when I first found out I was going to be a dad. I walk you through the decisions she needs to make in advance, the risks and benefits of various interventions, the stress you can help prevent, and how to become the calm, steady, fierce partner she needs in the hardest moments.  

Listen to this one and do all the planning before she gets to 34 weeks pregnant because then the baby can come anytime! 

Whether you're weeks away from delivery or just starting the journey, this episode will make you feel ready. No shame, no judgment—just real talk.

👇 In this episode, we explore:

• What should dads actually do during childbirth?

• How do you write a birth plan that hospitals follow?

• Pros and cons of various birthing situations and how to choose 

• What are the risks of interventions like Pitocin and epidurals?

• What's the best way to support your partner in a C-section?

• What goes in the hospital bag (and what most men forget)?
  
  

📝 Our Birth Plan (you can use as a templet)
https://myserenitykids.com/blogs/news/our-birth-plan?rfsn=3504092.df4194 

🍼 Our Natural Baby Registry
All our favorite non-toxic, natural baby products
https://myserenitykids.com/blogs/news/our-natural-products-baby-registry?_pos=1&_psq=registry&_ss=e&_v=1.0 

🩲 Postpartum Underwear Recommendation
Kindred Bravely High-Waist C-Section/Postpartum Underwear https://amzn.to/4opt979 

📺 Informed Pregnancy Plus
Streaming platform for birth prep, postpartum planning, and dad-specific resources
https://www.informedpregnancy.tv/ DISCOUNT CODE 

⚖️ Fair Play
The system we used to divide household labor and avoid https://amzn.to/40TCqu9 

If you're stepping into fatherhood and want to be as prepared as possible, check out these episodes next:

🎙️ Pregnant Father Energy | A Step-by-Step Guide to Showing Up During Pregnancy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6oxTJbCWw-k&list=PLV-0dTh77R_nI1i3WZ7kYeagM51WeC2-h&index=4
🎙️ Fair Play and the Mental Load: How Dads Can Show Up at Home https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AJ2KExQ-Y8Y&t=23s 

Jason Bronstad thought he was doing everything right—executive title, steady paycheck, hustle mode always on. But when his four-year-old son told him his "dad voice" was what hurt him the most, it shattered the illusion. What followed was a total redefinition of fatherhood—from suppressing emotions and prioritizing work, to sitting on the stairs and asking his kids what they really feel.

In this brutally honest conversation, Jason opens up about missing nearly an entire month of his wife's pregnancy, taking zero paternity leave, and using food and alcohol to numb the emotional weight of family disconnection. But he also shares the tools that helped him rebuild—joining a men's group, discovering somatic breathwork, shifting his parenting style, and learning how to show up emotionally, not just financially.

He talks about how his marriage survived the early years of imbalance, how his kids now "read back" family rules, and how financial education and clean nutrition play a role in their household today. From Jiu-Jitsu to Acorn apps to crying in movies, Jason shows us what parenting transformation looks like—messy, real, and deeply rewarding.

In this episode, we discuss:

• What does "Dad Voice" really mean—and how do you unlearn it?

• How do to parent our children and our inner child at the same time?

• What happens when we miss the birth or postpartum season?

• How do we teach kids about money in a healthy, respectful way?

• What role does somatic breathwork play in fatherhood healing?

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Jason Bronstad is the CEO of MALK Organics, a premium plant-based milk brand. MALK Organics promotes clean eating by creating products with six or fewer certified organic ingredients. Jason has a lot of experience working with top brands in the consumer packaged goods (CPG) space. He is an expert in specialty brand management, product development, product launches, and brand activation campaigns.

👉 Get 15% off your first Serenity Kids order with code: DADICATED15 https://myserenitykids.com/

Learn more about Malk Nut Milks https://malkorganics.com/ 

Follow Malk on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/MALKORGANICS/ 

Learn more about Front Row Dads: https://frontrowdads.com/ 

ARCON https://www.acorns.com/