My wife Serenity struggled with postpartum anxiety, but neither of us knew what that was. She was having a rough time, but I didn’t know if that was normal, or what to do about it. Learning about Postpartum Depression and Anxiety helped us understand what was happening for her and what to do about it.

This episode is deeply personal. May is Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month, and I want to talk about what can happen for women after they give birth—their brain physically changes, their emotions shift, their anxiety can creep in at 2 a.m. when the house is quiet but she still can’t sleep. 1 in 7 women experience postpartum depression and even more have postpartum anxiety. Most dads have no idea what to look for or how to help, I sure didn’t.

So here I felt compelled to share what I’ve learned about how to identify these conditions and what to do about them such as, listening without fixing, setting up real postpartum support plan (yes, with spreadsheets), and how sharing night feedings saved our sanity. From the way motherhood physically rewires a woman’s brain to the quiet moments when you realize she hasn’t had a minute alone in days—this is what we need to talk more about.

If you’re a dad, a partner, or just want to show up better for the moms in your life—this one’s for you.

In this episode, we discuss:

• What are the real signs of postpartum depression and anxiety?

• How does a woman’s brain change after childbirth?

• How do I respond to my partner’s seemingly irrational fears?

• What is the Fair Play system of household management and how can it saved my relationship?

• How can dads set up a postpartum support system that actually works?

• How and when do I seek professional help?

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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.

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Do you ever get to see a mom deliver a full critique to her partner on live television? Well in honor of Mother’s Day, I sat down with my wife and baby mama, Serenity Carr, to talk about the raw, messy, beautiful truth of our parenting journey and how I showed up. Serenity goes deep on how she went from not wanting kids at all to choosing to become a mom at 41—and the spiritual growth that decision sparked for both of us.

We talk about everything: the nausea-filled pregnancy, switching our birth plan from home to hospital, launching a startup the same day our baby was born (yes, really), and the quiet but crushing weight of invisible labor that nearly broke us. Serenity gets real about her postpartum anxiety, and I share what I learned about actually showing up—not just "helping out." We also dive into how the Fair Play method Of household management changed our relationship and what it really takes to create space for both parents to thrive.

This one’s for every dad learning how to support a partner through the chaos of new parenthood—and for every mom who's felt unseen in the process. Serenity, I love you. Happy Mother’s Day.

In this episode, we discuss:

• What’s the biggest mistake partners make during postpartum?

• How can dads fully support a mom after birth?

• Why does invisible labor lead to resentment in relationships?

• What’s the Fair Play method and does it really work?
  
  

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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.

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Taylor Collins went from a hardcore vegetarian endurance athlete to an advocate for regenerative meat—and it changed his life. In this episode, Joe Carr sits down with Taylor to talk about his journey founding meat businesses EPIC Provisions, Roam Ranch and Force of Nature. Taylor shares the personal health struggles that forced him and his wife to pivot from plant-based living to embracing animal-based nutrition, emphasizing the profound connection between food, the environment, and human health.

They also dive into the realities of fatherhood, from navigating pregnancy and birth experiences to the delicate balance of control and surrender in parenting. Taylor opens up about raising daughters to be strong and independent, the importance of teaching kids about life and death, and how parenting mirrors the principles of land stewardship. If you're curious about regenerative agriculture, postpartum nutrition, and how fitness integrates into family life, this episode is packed with insights.

• Why did Taylor transition from vegetarianism to eating meat?

• What is regenerative agriculture, and how does it impact health and the environment?

• How should parents introduce meat and organ meats to babies?

• What role does postpartum nutrition play in recovery and long-term health?

• What does it mean to be a ‘Girl Dad’ and raise strong, independent daughters?

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.

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I hit a breaking point a few months into fatherhood. I was running on fumes — launching a company, supporting my wife through postpartum recovery, taking care of a newborn, and still trying to pretend I was fine. Not only that, but I wasn’t. I found myself overwhelmed, depressed, and unsure of how to ask for help. That moment — that low — became the start of something deeper.

In this episode, I share how fatherhood cracked me open. I talk about parenting as a daily spiritual practice, the shock of realizing how much I still relied on my partner for emotional stability, and how I learned to parent myself while raising my daughter. I get into what postpartum looks like for dads (yes, it’s real), why building a support system is non-negotiable, and why the struggle is actually the point.

In this episode, I talk about:

• What does postpartum depression in fathers really feel like?

• How do you build emotional support when you're the one holding everything?

• Why is asking for help a critical skill in early fatherhood?

• How can fatherhood transform you — if you let it?

• What does it mean to reparent your inner child as a dad?

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.

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Fatherhood isn’t just about providing—it's about presence, leadership, and showing up in the moments that matter. Joe Carr sits down with Ned Schaut, a father of five, podcast host, and author of The Adventure of Fatherhood, to explore what it truly means to be a dad in today’s world.

Ned shares his personal journey through early fatherhood, the lessons he learned supporting his partner during pregnancy, and how embracing his faith helped guide him through the challenges of parenting, marriage, and identity. Together, they dive into how men can be more than just providers—they can be stewards of their families, builders of trust, and leaders grounded in love and values.

In this episode, we discuss:

• How can dads be more involved during pregnancy and birth?

• What does true fatherhood stewardship look like?

• Why do so many men miss out on key parenting moments?

• How do you balance faith, family, and career without burning out?

• What’s the biggest myth new dads need to let go of?

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

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Ned Schaut is an author, podcast host, and passionate advocate for fatherhood. A proud husband and father of five, Ned is driven to master the craft of fatherhood and share his journey with other men through his podcast Fatherhood Fieldnotes, books and journals including the recent kickstarter success The Adventure of Fatherhood, his social media platforms, coaching programs, and more. Through his work, he equips men with the tools to be present, loving, and engaged fathers who can shape a better future.

• Fatherhood Can Change the World | Ned Schaut | TEDxRoseville

• Fatherhood fieldnotes podcast

• Front row dads – https://frontrowdads.com/ned-schaut/

• Dad’s guide to twins

DadicatedJoe is a new dad’s guide to the upending and transformational experience of becoming a dad.

We focus on anything from your experience during pregnancy, to your recollection of the birth story, to that first 18 months of fatherhood. In a lot of ways, this is a period of time where dad is kind of useless, so we’re here to talk about what we did and can do as dads to support mom and baby, as well as the complete identity shift that happens during that time.

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