Ambitious Dads

By Jeff Hittner

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Episodes: 45

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Fatherhood cracked me open in ways I never expected — and showed me how unprepared most of us are for the emotional work it demands. After learning I couldn’t be a biological father, I wrestled early with the fear that I might screw up my kids before they even existed — a feeling every dad, in one way or another, eventually comes to know. The Ambitious Dads Podcast is where we stop winging it and start talking — about balancing endless competing priorities like work, kids, partners (sex — yeah, right!), self-care, and finances; about the emotions that hit daily — guilt, stress, fear, fatigue, love — and about the quiet doubts that keep us up at night. We’ll get vulnerable. We’ll get honest. And yes, we’ll end every episode with a ridiculous poop story, because if fatherhood teaches you anything, it’s how to laugh while cleaning up disasters. Ranked in the Top 10% of all podcasts globally. Hosted by Jeff Hittner. Email Jeff with ideas for future episodes: jwhittner@gmail.com

Episode Date
Raising Three Kids Solo and What Stuck with Mike Miller
Oct 09, 2026
Shame, Grief & Growth: Jeff Hittner's Divorce Story
Sep 30, 2026
Their Journey, Not Yours: Raising Teens Who Take Different Paths: Eran Arbel
Sep 23, 2026
Teaching Grit Without Forcing Failure with John Barrows
Sep 15, 2026
Why Fatherhood Still Has No Role Models with Armin Brott
Sep 11, 2026
Fatherhood Without a Blueprint with Jamie Hogg
Aug 28, 2026
Single Fatherhood & Staying Present with Shazad Carbaidwala
Aug 19, 2026
From Nashville to Japan: Building a Family Business While Navigating Cross-Cultural Parenting
Jul 29, 2026
The Death of Ego: Redefining Love and Fatherhood After Loss: Dion Jensen
Jun 26, 2026
From Shame to Strength: A Dad's Journey to Breaking Generational Cycles: Larry Hagner
Jun 24, 2026
From Serial Entrepreneur to Present Father: Dominic Rubino on Selling Success to Save Family Time
Jun 17, 2026
From Government Service to Stay-at-Home: Redefining Provider Roles and Fatherhood: Corey Holmes
Jun 08, 2026
When Life Hits Hard: Navigating Job Loss, Entrepreneurship, and Emotional Regulation as a Dad: Tony Berardo
May 21, 2026
From Absent Father to Present Dad: Building Emotional Intelligence While Growing a Business: Edward Rivera
May 20, 2026
From Hollywood to Humble Parenting: Randy Spelling on Raising Teenage Daughters with Curiosity and Grace
Apr 26, 2026
Building Legacy Through Intentional Fatherhood with Brandon Harrison
Apr 26, 2026
Strategic Absence & Second Chances: A CFP's Journey Through Paternity Leave & Intentional Fatherhood
Apr 25, 2026
From Fighting for Access to Fighting Less: A Dad's Journey Through Divorce and Redemption: Richard Resnick
Mar 09, 2026
From Secret Service to Surrogacy: A Dad's Journey Through Grief, Growth, and Building Legacy: Cory Allen
Mar 06, 2026
Navigating Fatherhood Through Separation: A Sales Executive's Journey of Balance and Growth: Dominic Hithon
Mar 04, 2026
The Intentional Dad Building Family Through Adoption, Values, and Vulnerability with Elliott Blodgett
Feb 11, 2026
Reclaiming Inner Ambition: How One Dad Ditched the Default Path w/ Paul Millard
Jan 28, 2026
Balancing Ambition and Fatherhood with Maurice Philogene: An Ambitious Dad's Journey
Jan 21, 2026
From Foster Care to Fatherhood: Rewriting Family Patterns with Braxton Storm
Jan 19, 2026
Redefining Ambition: A Leadership Expert's Journey to Fatherhood-Work Harmony w/ James Boddy
Jan 15, 2026
Finding Aliveness: How to Decouple Identity from Achievement as a Dad with Khe Hy
Nov 26, 2025
From Control to Connection: A Dad's Journey in a Blended Family with Dave Inglis
Nov 19, 2025
Raising Resilient Kids: Insights from Entrepreneur and Dad, Robert Glazer
Nov 12, 2025
Courageous Fatherhood: Learning, Loving, and Growing Through Challenges: Morgan Rich
Nov 05, 2025
The Emotional Landscape of Fatherhood: Conversations on Shame, Triggers, and Connection: Dr. Kelly Flanagan
Nov 03, 2025
The Importance of Self-Care for Dads: Lessons in Mental Wellness & Parenting: Michael Grose
Oct 31, 2025
Tom Critchlow on Parenting, Road Trips, and Work-Life Harmony
Oct 01, 2025
Balancing Fatherhood and Entrepreneurship: Jean-Luc Zehnder
Sep 24, 2025
Navigating Blended Families and Fatherhood in the Modern Age: Kelly Griego
Sep 19, 2025
Teaching Kids Through Life's Complex Lessons: Joshua Gillow
Sep 17, 2025
The Ambitious Familyman: A Global Father's Journey Through Emotional Intelligence: Carl Manlan
Aug 01, 2025
Embracing the Chaos and Joy of Parenting with Ambitious Dads Shantanu & Greg
Jul 25, 2025
Helping Men Reclaim Their Health & Happiness: Mitchell Osmond of The Dad Nation
Jul 18, 2025
Redefining Success, Family Prioritization, a Conversation with Ambitious Dad, Rens van den Broek
Jul 11, 2025
Raising Kids with Brain Science & Heart: A Conversation with Dr. Robert Melillo
Jul 04, 2025
Navigating Parenthood's Emotional Journey: Prakash Raman
Jun 27, 2025
Anthony Trucks of American Ninja Warrior & the NFL on His Biggest Lessons in Fatherhood 🏈💪
Jun 20, 2025
Balancing Ambitions: A Roundtable Discussion on Modern Fatherhood: Chase Friedman & Ramphis Castro
Jun 13, 2025
The Art of Fatherhood: Balancing Leadership, Embracing Emotions, & Raising Brave Children: Robert Mulhall
Jun 06, 2025
Trailer - Welcome to the Ambitious Dads Podcast!
May 21, 2025