Navigating Parenthood's Emotional Journey: Prakash Raman

In this episode, our special guest, Prakash Raman—a dedicated coach and father—shares his personal journey of defining family values and fostering a supportive community. We explore the delicate dance of nurturing family bonds while pursuing professional goals, and how tools like the emotions wheel can help modern dads navigate this complex landscape.

We dive deep into understanding children's emotions and behaviors, the impact of societal expectations, and the importance of candid feedback from family. Prakash and Jeff share strategies for managing emotional regulation, especially during high-stress moments, and reflect on the emotional growth that arises from parenting challenges.

Tune in as we discuss reconciling past experiences with our children's unique paths and crafting a realistic vision of success that balances career and family commitments. This episode is packed with insights and practical strategies for ambitious dads striving to be present and intentional in their parenting journey.

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What is Ambitious Dads?

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.

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