Almost every dad thinks about it. Few talk honestly about it.
In this episode of DADHOOD, Thomas and Frankie unpack the emotional side of money, financial stress, unexpected expenses, retirement anxiety, and the pressure many fathers feel to provide for their families.
From surprise insurance bills and car repairs to deeper conversations about scarcity, abundance, self-worth, and financial freedom, this episode explores why money often carries far more emotional weight than the actual dollar amount attached to it.
If you've ever laid awake worrying about finances, questioned whether you're doing enough, or felt the pressure of providing for your family, this conversation is for you.
We discuss:
Because sometimes the biggest financial burden isn't the bill itself—it's the space it takes up in your mind.
CHAPTERS
00:00 – Welcome Back To Kiln
03:15 – Why DADHOOD Is About Evolving Out Loud
07:20 – The Money Conversation Starts
11:42 – Paying Off a House Changes Everything
16:30 – When Unexpected Bills Hit
21:10 – The Emotional Weight of Financial Stress
25:35 – Money as Energy: A Different Perspective
30:08 – Why Financial Anxiety Never Fully Goes Away
35:15 – The Cost of Worrying About Money
39:48 – Scarcity vs Abundance Mindsets
44:20 – Retirement, Wealth, and What Really Matters
49:10 – How Society Shapes Our Relationship With Money
54:45 – The Currency That Matters Most
59:18 – Financial Stress and Family Impact
1:03:42 – Building a Healthier Relationship With Money
1:08:55 – DADHOOD Community Updates & Events
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