13. Raising Kids Without Screens, Schools, or Shame with Tucker Max

Tucker Max doesn't sugarcoat his past—or what it took to become the kind of father his kids actually deserve. Once known for chronicling his party lifestyle, he now raises four kids on a homestead ranch, runs a screen-free household, and is building a multi-generational family legacy grounded in healing and connection. We talk about what happens when we decide to stop the cycle of dysfunction and embrace raising kids as the ultimate mirror for our unhealed pain. Tucker opens up about psychedelic therapy, choosing home birth over hospital trauma, homeschooling instead of traditional schools, and why building a clan matters more than chasing status. This episode is a masterclass in fatherhood that actually means something. He doesn't hold back, so if you're easily offended, maybe skip this one.  In this episode, we discuss: How do you know you're ready to become a parent? What's the real role of a father during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum? Why does healing childhood trauma matter for modern dads? What are the downsides of early screen exposure and mainstream education? Can psychedelic therapy help parents become more present? 👉 Get 15% off your first Serenity Kids order with code: DADICATED15 https://myserenitykids.com/   Tucker Max, a husband and father of four, has written four New York Times Best Selling books (three that hit #1), which have sold over 4.5 million copies worldwide, including titles like "I Hope They Serve Beer in Hell". He's credited with being the originator of the literary genre, "fratire," and is only the fourth writer (along with Malcolm Gladwell, Brene Brown and Michael Lewis) to have three books on the New York Times Nonfiction Best Seller List at one time. Tucker currently coaches people writing their memoirs with his new company, Tell Your Story.  Website: https://www.tuckermax.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realtuckermax/  Daylight Computers: https://daylightcomputer.com/  Books:  I Hope They Serve Beer In Hell: https://amzn.to/4nm8j86  Assholes Finish First: https://amzn.to/40gKZz1  Being dadicated isn't about having all the answers. It's about showing up. It's about committing to the kind of dad—and man—you want to be, even when it's hard. Especially when it's hard. Joe Carr is a dad to Della, husband to Serenity, co-founder of Serenity Kids baby food, and the voice behind Dadicated Joe. Follow Joe Carr on social media  Instagram: @dadicatedjoe  TikTok: @dadicatedjoe  YouTube @dadicatedjoe