Here’s what we’ve got on deck today:

• Slowing things down

• A special Rad Dad

• Your next pair of shoes

• Something to replace scrolling with

Let’s get into it.

📕 DAD WISDOM 

What’s the Rush?

Lately, everything feels like a race. Get the kids dressed. Get out the door. Get to work. Get to practice. Get to bedtime. Then do it all again.

And some days? I’m just cooked. Dinner’s a blur. Bedtime feels like a hurdle. And ya, there are nights when I want to fast-forward.

But then there are moments like this: My 6-year-old, who usually comes out of bed five times after we put him down, pops his head out and says, "Daddy, can I come down and give you a hug?"

So he gives me a big hug, and I said, "One day, you’re not gonna be asking me for hugs." That hit me.

We only get so many of these nights. So many summers. So many “can you help me with this?” moments before they stop asking. Life moves fast enough. We don’t need to rush it.

Sometimes the win is just being where your feet are.

RAD DAD 

It’s You. Yeah, You.

You don’t need a podcast. Or a six-pack. Or a million followers.

If you’re packing lunches, fixing stuff, tucking them in, showing up, staying patient (or trying to)… If you’re leading your family, even when you’re running on fumes… If you’re trying to raise good humans while juggling work, bills, and life’s curveballs…

You’re the Rad Dad.

It’s not always glamorous, but it matters more than anything. It’s the most important job we’ll ever have. So here’s to you.

Happy early Father’s Day, gents.

DAD TOYS 

The Shoes I Didn’t Want to Like... But Do

Listen, I’ll be the first to admit that I thought Allbirds were a little steep for a pair of sneakers. But shoes are just pricey these days.

I finally caved. And yep… they’re now my everyday go-to’s. Light, comfy, feels like walking on a cloud.

And when my kids inevitably step all over them with their muddy crocs? Right into the washer. Good as new.

Take 15% off your first order with code: DADDAY

DAD BOD 

Cut the Guilt. Eat the Cookie.

Here’s the thing: most guys go extreme when trying to lose weight—no sugar, no carbs, no joy. And then they quit.

A new study backs what most good trainers already know: it’s not about cutting everything you love. It’s about being consistent, eating smart, and working your favorite foods into the plan.

Cravings don’t have to kill your progress. Just stop trying to outwill them. Manage them. Dive deeper. 

JUNK DRAWER 

• Last Call For Our First Dad Lab: In case you missed it - Join health and wellness pro, Tyler Nicholson, breakdown what you need to pay attention to on your next blood panel + some tools to keep in your health arsenal. It’s free. 30minutes with a Q+A. Google Meet. June 12th @12pm ET. Sign up here. 

• Run Club: Personal shout-out to my guy Will. Crushed the run in Charleston yesterday. Nice work, Will!

• Slack Group: Don’t sleep on our Slack group. Nearly 200 dads. Ask questions. Share your workouts. Vent a little bit. Join us here. 

DAD HUMOR