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Daddy Issues Podcast

by Daniel Modern · English · Kids & Family

Real stories from real dads fighting through divorce, custody battles, and co-parenting chaos. Every week, host Daniel Modern interviews fathers who've been through the worst—and came out the other side. If you're a dad going through separation, this is the support you didn't know you needed. No sug

New episodes: Weekly
Typical length: 33 min
Latest: 16 Mar 2026
Language: English

Latest episode

16 Mar 2026 · 40 min

The Movement is Growing

In the world of custody battles, the term "high conflict" often gets thrown around without a clear understanding of its implications. Many assume that both parents share equal blame for the conflict, but that's not always the case. In this post, we will explore the dynamics of high conflict custody cases, focusing on the reality that often, one parent is the primary aggressor. We'll discuss how this misunderstanding affects the court system and the well-being of children involved.

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2 Mar 2026 · 51 min
Same Story, Different Country: How the System Profits from Divorce
betterhelp.com/daddyissuespodcast From Australia, Phillip Grueff shares the shocking moment that changed everything: Child Support called to say they could see his bank account and were DOUBLING his payments from $150 to $300/week not because he earned more, but because he SAVED money. In this mind blowing episode, Phillip reveals: Why divorce is the same story in EVERY country (it's not a coincidence) How the system is designed to transfer wealth from savers to spenders The phone call that made him move his money to crypto and gold Why governments NEED divorces to keep the economy moving…
23 Feb 2026 · 48 min
6 kids, 5 custody battles: Why the family court system is rigged against fathers
Matt Ealy Sr. shares his incredible 28-year journey as a father - from teen parent at 16 to grandfather at 44. In this raw episode, Matt reveals how he navigated custody battles with 5 different women, survived parental alienation, and fought a broken child support system that cost him $30,000 more than he owed. Key Topics: Teen parenting, custody battles, parental alienation, child support system failures, family court without lawyers, neurodivergent parenting, toxic relationships Website for help daddyissuesthetruth.com
16 Feb 2026 · 34 min
Single Dad of 2, Divorced After 10 Years How He Rebuilt Himself | Daddy Issues Podcast
Head over to our Patreon page for more content patreon.com/DaddyIssuesTheTruth Ahsan is a 44 year old divorced single dad raising two daughters from two different relationships. Raised by a single immigrant mother in a shelter with no father figure, he made it his mission to be the dad he never had. In this episode of Daddy Issues, Ahsan opens up about his first relationship falling apart, surviving a brutal 10 year marriage and two and a half year divorce, co parenting with two different exes, and the mirror moment that changed his life forever. He shares real advice on keeping emotions out…
9 Feb 2026 · 19 min
My Dad Said I Was Nobody. I Told My Son He's Julius Caesar
Every divorced dad needs to hear Charles Brownlee's story. This episode reveals the brutal reality of what happens when the system completely fails fathers. Charles survived hell heroin addict dad, crackhead mom, left starving as a child. Built a life: 14 years logging, $500K house, 4 kids, wife of 15 years. Then it all collapsed. Wife's mental illness (75+ suicide attempts/year), stabbed him multiple times, kidnapped the kids. He got shot twice, lost everything. Now rebuilding from nothing focused on being worth coming home to when his kids return. What You'll Discover: • The shocking truth…
4 Feb 2026 · 17 min
What to do when she takes your kids to another state: Jerry's story
Jerry's girlfriend packed up everything including their 2.5 year old daughter Lily and moved to Texas while he was at work. No warning. He came home to an empty house. Within 48 hours, he taught himself family law using ChatGPT, filed 8 motions pro se, and got a court date. Now he's got an attorney and court is February 12th. Head over to our Patreon page for more content patreon.com/DaddyIssuesTheTruth TikTok Page https://www.tiktok.com/@daddyissuesthetruth Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/Daddyissuespodcastshow
28 Jan 2026 · 51 min
The War They Don't Tell You About
Army veteran and father of two, Anthony has been fighting in family court since his second son was two years old. What he's been through reads like a horror story: 3 days a month of custody despite being present since birth, false domestic violence charges, child support orders in two different states for the same child, lawyers who refused his case, and a system that financially penalized him every time he asked for more time with his son. In this episode, Anthony pulls back the curtain on the reality of interstate custody battles, the weaponization of family court, and what it takes to…
17 Dec 2025 · 1 hr 11 min
When Everything Falls Apart: A Single Father's Fight to Keep Going
Becoming a single father after losing your children's mother changes everything. For David Coolsby, it meant learning to parent alone, introducing a new partner into his kids' lives, and building a mental health business from the ground up right as the pandemic hit. But the challenges didn't stop there. His marriage faced devastating struggles, health issues threatened his stability, and legal battles drained his finances and energy. In this episode, David shares the full weight of balancing fatherhood, entrepreneurship, and personal crisis. He talks openly about the importance of support…
29 Jul 2025 · 28 min
Tragedy, Divorce, and Building a Comeback
This episode gets deep. I sit down with Kristian Moore a man who's been through the fire and somehow came out stronger. We're talking real pain: losing his father to suicide, going through a brutal divorce, and still showing up as a single dad trying to do right by his kids. Kristian doesn't sugarcoat anything. He talks about the dark stuff loneliness, court battles, and rebuilding from rock bottom but he also shares how he turned all that pain into purpose. This one's about ownership. About refusing to play victim. About finding your tribe, cutting the excuses, and transforming your lowest…
21 Jul 2025 · 28 min
I was so lost
What happens when life hits you with the hardest stuff autism, grief, and parenting alone and you still keep showing up? Liam's a solo dad who didn't sign up for easy. In this episode, he drops the mask and shares what it's really like to raise a child with autism, rebuild after loss, and stay mentally afloat in a world that expects men to "man up" and stay silent. We talk: How to stay sane while solo parenting Why vulnerability isn't weak it's survival The hidden power of asking for help Turning pain into purpose If you've ever felt like you're carrying the whole damn world on your back…
15 Jul 2025 · 43 min
I sued the court system in federal court.
This week, I sat down with Marc Fishman , and let me tell you this one's heavy. Marc's a disabled dad who's been fighting a brutal uphill battle in family court. Not because he's a bad parent. Not because he did something wrong. But because the system doesn't know what to do with someone who looks different, moves different, or needs accommodations to be a great parent. He talks about: Getting stonewalled when asking for basic disability accommodations How his rights as a dad were slowly stripped away not by evidence, but by bias And the emotional toll of being told you're "not capable" when…
7 Jul 2025 · 31 min
False Accusations, Real Pain, One Dad's Fight to Be Heard
Travis came on the pod and dropped real talk about what it's like getting blindsided by divorce, dragged through the family court system, and separated from the kids he lives for. He talks about the gut punch of false accusations, the legal circus, and the emotional toll it takes just trying to be a present father. But here's the thing Travis isn't giving up. He's fighting like hell to stay in his kids' lives, and he's got a message for every dad going through it: you're not alone, and your fight matters. This episode hits deep. Tap in.
30 Jun 2025 · 29 min
The Best Mistake of My Life
Alright boys, buckle up. This one's raw, it's real, and it punches you right in the feels. Today we sit down with Joey Luciano firefighter, paramedic, ex-New York club DJ, Texas business owner, and most importantly, a badass single dad . This guy has lived 10 lives already, but nothing prepared him for the mental jiu-jitsu of family court. Joey opens up about: Getting steamrolled in court with a BS custody agreement His first lawyers who were secretly homies with the other side 😤 Fighting for basic rights like a Thursday dinner or a 5 minute FaceTime How being a father gave him his life back…
17 Jun 2025 · 50 min
How to Be a High-Value Man (Even When Life Falls Apart)
Head over to our Patreon page for more content patreon.com/DaddyIssuesTheTruth This one's for the dads who feel like they've been through the wringer divorce, broken relationships, mental burnout but still want to win. Dan sits down with Jonnie Jensen, the mind behind the High Value Man Project, to unpack what really happens when men stop pretending everything's fine and start rebuilding from rock bottom. They talk: Why most men aren't actually supported during divorce How to navigate emotional chaos with logic (and still stay human) The real reason modern marriage is broken and what needs…
9 Jun 2025 · 33 min
Keep your emotions out of it.
Alright, so in this episode, we've got Ahsan pulling back the curtain on what it really looks like to be a single dad trying to figure life out after divorce. He gets real about the messiness of relationships, the gut punches of separation, and how he turned all that chaos into growth. This isn't some "poor me" story it's a blueprint. Ahsan talks accountability, bouncing back stronger, and dropping gems for any dad who's ever felt lost in the storm. If you're a father going through it right now, this one's gonna hit home.
2 Jun 2025 · 47 min
Divorced, Not Defeated
In this episode, we sit down with Blake Moody a guy who's been through the fire and came out the other side. Blake opens up about the wreckage of divorce: what went wrong, what it taught him, and how he's rebuilding life on the other side with more emotional intelligence and clarity. We get into the real stuff the breakdown in communication, the emotional chaos, and what it's like trying to stay present for your kids while your world is falling apart. Blake doesn't sugarcoat it. He talks about lawyer drama, why mediation is underrated, and how co-parenting can feel like walking a tightrope……
26 May 2025 · 26 min
It's an industry, not about justice.
In this episode, Justin shares his experience as a father navigating the complexities of the family court system in the UK after facing false accusations from his estranged wife. He discusses the emotional toll of being separated from his children, the challenges of the legal process, and the societal issues surrounding marriage and family dynamics. The conversation highlights the struggles many fathers face in similar situations and the need for reform in the legal system to ensure fairness and justice.
19 May 2025 · 33 min
You find out who your real friends are
This one hits deep. Rich pulls up and gets real about the emotional rollercoaster that came after a tough breakup — we're talkin' anxiety, health scares, and navigating the messy world of co-parenting. But it's not just pain — it's growth. He breaks down how he found strength in the chaos, what self-care actually looked like as a dad, and the hard lessons he learned trying to keep it together while everything was falling apart.
12 May 2025 · 11 min
From Wall Street to Waiter
Vincent opens up about the chaos that hit his life—getting blindsided by infidelity, dragged through the legal system, and hit with false accusations that wrecked his career. He talks about the emotional rollercoaster, the arrests, and how it all forced him to rebuild from scratch. At the heart of it? A dad trying to stay strong for his kids while his world fell apart.
5 May 2025 · 13 min
One Dad Built Art with AI. Another Lost His Kids to CPS
In this episode of Daddy Issues , Dan dives into two stories. First, we talk about an incredible dad who's using AI to turn his kids' wildest drawings into stunning digital art—bridging imagination and technology in a way that'll inspire any parent. Then, we explore the emotional and controversial story of a Massachusetts family who faced legal trouble for refusing to vaccinate their homeschooled children based on religious beliefs. After relocating to Texas, the father ended up in jail and the children were placed in CPS custody. his episode is brought to you by DadLog — the ultimate app…
28 Apr 2025 · 30 min
I was being gaslit the whole time
This is an older video that i thought was a great episode. so sharing it again Aaron shares his deeply personal journey through the challenges of divorce after 17 years of marriage. He reflects on the emotional turmoil of discovering infidelity, the impact of COVID-19 on his relationship, and the legal complexities of navigating divorce. Throughout the discussion, Aaron emphasizes the importance of personal growth, therapy, and self-discovery as he learns to cope with the changes in his life and the effects on his children. He also shares valuable lessons learned from his experience,…
21 Apr 2025 · 1 hr 4 min
It's been a living nightmare
Joe shares his tumultuous journey through a complicated relationship and custody battle. He discusses the challenges of co-parenting with an ex-partner who exhibits erratic behavior, the impact of COVID-19 on his life and job, and the emotional toll it has taken on him. Joe highlights the difficulties of navigating the legal system, the importance of witnesses, and the struggles of maintaining a healthy relationship with his daughter amidst the chaos. In this conversation, Joe Wolf shares his tumultuous journey through a contentious divorce, highlighting the challenges of parental…
14 Apr 2025 · 33 min
You find out who your real friends are
This one hits deep. Rich pulls up and gets real about the emotional rollercoaster that came after a tough breakup — we're talkin' anxiety, health scares, and navigating the messy world of co-parenting. But it's not just pain — it's growth. He breaks down how he found strength in the chaos, what self-care actually looked like as a dad, and the hard lessons he learned trying to keep it together while everything was falling apart.
8 Apr 2025 · 13 min
Motivation
Motivation for you dads
7 Apr 2025 · 52 min
Just keep being consistent
In this episode, Dan sits down with Paul Alvarez—a young dad who went through hell and back fighting for his kids. We're talking messy divorce, court drama, mental health struggles, and the kind of heartbreak that doesn't make headlines. Paul shares what it's really like being a father in the middle of a custody battle—feeling powerless, being treated like a visitor in your kid's life, and trying to stay strong when the system feels stacked against you. But it's not all pain. Paul also breaks down how he turned it around: getting full custody, coaching his kids in sports, and becoming the…
31 Mar 2025 · 38 min
You can't limit yourself
On this episode, we sit down with Corwin Melvin , a father who's been through the fire—divorce, custody battles, and the struggle to stay in his kids' lives. But instead of letting life knock him down, he fought back . Corwin shares how growing up without a father shaped the way he parents his three sons , why showing up is the #1 rule of fatherhood, and how he turned his pain into purpose by writing a book. Corwin's story isn't just about surviving—it's about winning as a father, no matter what life throws at you. If you're a dad, a parent, or just someone trying to break old cycles, this…
28 Mar 2025 · 7 min
Motivation
Motivation for you Dads
24 Mar 2025 · 36 min
Don't react. Just keep your cool.
Alright, folks, on this episode of "Daddy Issues," we've got Brandon's story—a real rollercoaster of fatherhood, resilience, and chasing dreams. After his divorce, Brandon faced the gut-wrenching reality of his ex-wife moving away with their kids, throwing him into the deep end of parental alienation and personal battles, including addiction. But here's where it gets inspiring: he swapped his construction helmet for a camera, diving headfirst into photography. Brandon's journey is a testament to following your passion and staying strong for your kids. He drops some serious wisdom for dads in…
18 Mar 2025 · 9 min
Motivation
Some motivation for you Dads
17 Mar 2025 · 44 min
They Helped Me More Than I Helped Them
Robert Boudwin has got two sets of twins from two different marriages and has been through the wringer with divorce, co-parenting, and the family court system. In this convo, Robert breaks down the good, the bad, and the straight-up brutal parts of raising kids while navigating a broken system. Robert talks deep on therapy, healing from trauma, and why the court system feels stacked against dads . Also dive into how divorce drains your wallet, how writing helps process emotions, and why men need to start talking more about what fatherhood is really like . This isn't some sugar-coated…

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Daddy Issues Podcast is a English kids & family podcast from Daniel Modern. Melo plays each episode straight from the publisher's own feed — no ads added, no account needed — and remembers where you stopped, in this browser only.

Publisher: Daniel Modern
Language: English
Category: Kids & Family
New episodes: Weekly
Typical length: 33 min
Latest episode: 16 Mar 2026
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