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In this powerful episode of The Dad’s Group Chat Podcast, I sat down with Walessa & Ariel for a real, unfiltered conversation about marriage, upbringing, parenting, and building the kind of household they didn’t always see growing up.

They open up about how they met, when they knew it was more than just dating, and what marriage truly looks like beyond the highlight reel. From unlearning habits shaped by their childhood to intentionally breaking generational patterns, this episode dives deep into becoming better partners and better parents.

The conversation also explores how having children shifts a marriage — the emotional weight, the growing pains, and the importance of showing up for your significant other during challenging seasons. Walessa & Ariel speak honestly about the challenges that come after having a baby — the emotional changes, identity shifts, exhaustion, and the pressure both partners can feel while trying to stay connected.

They discuss what it really looks like to support one another during those difficult months, how it impacted them in ways that often go unspoken, and what they wish more couples understood before entering that phase of life.

This episode is about growth.
It’s about healing.
It’s about raising our kids with the love, presence, and partnership we may not have always witnessed ourselves.

If you’re married, planning to be, navigating parenthood, or trying to break cycles for your family — this conversation is for you.

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What’s something you’re doing differently than how you were raised?

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In this episode of The Dad’s Group Chat Podcast, we welcome back well-known Dominican comedian Splou 🇩🇴😂—this time joined by his wife Nana, a talented content creator—for a conversation filled with laughs, love, culture, and real-life reflections.

We kick things off with unforgettable moments, including what it was really like meeting Romeo Santos and Prince Royce, and how those experiences hit differently as creators coming from the community and watching their journeys unfold in real time.

From there, we dive into their relationship—how love has evolved, how they balance marriage and content creation, and what it looks like to grow together while navigating public platforms, creativity, and partnership. 

Of course, we bring the energy with Rapid Rounds ⚡️—quick questions, no time to think, and plenty of laughs that highlight their chemistry and personalities.

We also introduce our segment “Let’s Talk About It,” where we answer a listener-submitted question. This time, a woman in her 40s opens up about dealing with FOMO (fear of missing out)—questioning timing, life choices, and the pressure of comparison in the age of social media. The conversation becomes honest, reflective, and relatable for anyone who’s ever felt behind or unsure of what’s next.
This episode blends:
Dominican culture and comedy 🇩🇴
Marriage, love, and partnership
Celebrity encounters with real perspective
Rapid-fire fun
Deep conversations about fulfillment, timing, and FOMO

Whether you’re here for the laughs, the love, or the real talk, this episode delivers on all fronts.
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In this episode of The Dad’s Group Chat Podcast, Natalie & I have an honest and necessary conversation about parental accountability—and what it really means to raise kids in today’s world.

We talk about how our children’s behavior doesn’t exist in a vacuum. As parents, we have to look inward and ask ourselves the hard questions:
How are we showing up? What are we modeling? And where do we need to take responsibility instead of making excuses?

Drawing from firsthand experience working in schools located in low-income communities, we discuss the realities many families face—kids coming to school hungry, distracted, and emotionally overwhelmed. How can children focus on learning when basic needs aren’t being met? And how does that responsibility extend beyond schools and back into the home?

We also dive deep into parental exhaustion—acknowledging that burnout is real, even in two-parent households, and the pressure only multiplies for single parents. Parenting while depleted is hard, but it’s still our responsibility to remain intentional, patient, and accountable.

This episode explores:
- Holding ourselves accountable for our kids’ behavior
- Parenting through consequences, not fear
- The difference between discipline and punishment
- How fear-based tactics from previous generations “worked,” but caused lasting damage
- Breaking generational cycles while still raising respectful, accountable kids
- Navigating parenting while tired, stressed, and stretched thin

This isn’t about blaming parents—it’s about being honest, having real conversations, and doing better for the next generation.

If you’re a parent, educator, or someone invested in the future of our kids, this conversation matters.

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In this powerful episode of The Dad’s Group Chat Podcast, we sit down with Stephen Rodriguez, better known as Chef Papi 🇩🇴🔥—a Dominican chef, entrepreneur, and father whose journey is about much more than food.
Before the brand, before the confidence, before the success… Stephen was just a kid from the community chasing purpose. We unpack the story behind the name Chef Papi, the grind before the wins, and the moments of doubt most people never see.
Chef Papi opens up about growing up Dominican, where food wasn’t just nourishment—it was connection, culture, and love. We talk about how cooking became his bridge to his roots, even as life got busier and the pressure grew heavier.
This conversation goes deeper into:
The humbling moments early in his career
The fear and doubt behind chasing a dream
How fatherhood completely redefined his idea of success
The legacy he’s intentionally building for his kids
Lessons no business book could ever teach him
We also had some fun with a Dominican rapid-fire round 🌴🍽️—from mangú vs. tostones to judging people for messing up certain dishes 😅
We close with real advice for young people from our communities who have talent but struggle to believe a future like this is possible.
This episode is about identity, resilience, fatherhood, culture, and legacy—served raw, honest, and unfiltered.
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Mom guilt is real — and for many women, it’s overwhelming.

In this powerful episode of The Dad’s Group Chat Podcast, I sit down once again with The Millennial Moms, four strong and honest mothers who return to the podcast for a real conversation about the emotional, mental, and generational pressure moms face every single day.

We get into how social media has completely shifted the way we parent, shaping expectations, discipline, and even how children respond to authority. We talk about kids no longer fearing consequences for their behavior, why traditional punishment doesn’t hit the same anymore, and how parents now feel forced to step up the grounding game just to be taken seriously.

The conversation also tackles the growing debate around soft parenting, why it doesn’t always work in real-life situations, and why constantly “counting to three” is failing to build respect or accountability. Instead, we discuss the importance of consistency, follow-through, and clear boundaries — not fear, but structure.

We also don’t shy away from tougher topics, including deadbeat dads AND deadbeat moms, parental avoidance, and how many of us are still healing from emotional neglect passed down from parents and grandparents who were never emotionally present.

This is a healing, honest, and necessary conversation for parents — especially moms who feel like they’re carrying the world alone while trying to figure out how to parent in today’s social-media-driven culture.

In this episode, we cover:

• How social media has shifted modern parenting
• Why kids aren’t responding to punishment the same way
• The problem with counting to three and empty threats
• Why soft parenting doesn’t always work
• Stepping up discipline without becoming harsh or abusive
• Why both moms and dads can be emotionally absent or avoidant
• Breaking generational cycles of emotional neglect

Parenthood isn’t just about raising children — it’s about rewriting generational patterns.

If you’re a parent who’s ever felt guilt, pressure, confusion, or burnout navigating discipline in today’s world… this episode is for you.

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