15. From Bad Dad to Great Dad - Jason Bronstad succeeds in business AND family
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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Joe Carr is an entrepreneur, advocate, and passionate educator on fatherhood and partnership. Driven by a desire to provide high-quality, nutrient-dense baby food for his daughter Della, Joe and his wife founded Serenity Kids baby food brand after experiencing their own health transformations through clean eating. Now, alongside his work in revolutionizing baby nutrition, Joe is on a mission to help new dads navigate the transformational journey of fatherhood. Through his podcast and social media platform Dadicated Joe, he shares real, honest conversations about showing up for your children, supporting your partner, and embracing the identity shift that comes with becoming a dad.
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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.
Learn more about Malk Nut Milks https://malkorganics.com/
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