17. Enhance your Relationship with your Wife and Yourself after baby with Scott Wild
Most of us think we’re failing as dads when we lose our temper or feel disconnected. But what if the real work starts way before that, inside the relationship, inside the tension, inside ourselves?
In this episode, I sit down with relationship coach Scott Wild to unpack what it takes to co-parent without drifting apart. Scott and his wife Mel, have two kids under two. They’re in the thick of it. And yet they’ve built practices that help them stay emotionally connected, even when they’re exhausted, touched out, and stretched thin.
We talk about the difference between reacting and responding, how to receive feedback without shutting down, and why your nervous system might be the most underrated parenting tool you have. Scott also shares how he repaired his fear of fatherhood, how he teaches his toddler through movement (not words), and what emotional safety in the home actually looks like.
If you’ve ever felt resentful, overwhelmed, or just out of sync with your partner since becoming a parent, this one is for you.
In this episode, we discuss:
How do you co-parent without disconnecting from your partner?
What does emotional intelligence look like for dads day to day?
How can feedback strengthen rather than break down your relationship?
What nervous system tools help dads stay regulated under pressure?
How do you model emotional safety for your kids—even during meltdowns?
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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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About Scott Wild
Scott Wild is a relationship coach who helps couples create durable, thriving partnerships rooted in emotional intelligence and connection. With a background spanning ten years as a computer programmer, four years as a manager, and a decade as a professional racquetball player and coach, Scott brings a rare mix of precision, presence, and play to his work. He’s trained in Authentic Relating, facilitates men’s work in Austin, Texas, and lives with his wife and two young children.
Learn more about Scott
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottsolowild/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scottsolowild/
