Pappy Hour E17 w/ Danny Ghaeini

Danny Ghaeini walked into the studio as a stranger and left as one of the most honest dads we’ve had on the mic. He became a father later in life after years of chasing big goals, traveling constantly, and grinding as an amateur triathlete and entrepreneur — but none of that prepared him for the moment his daughter came out dark purple and still. Those ten seconds changed everything.Danny breaks down the early shock of fatherhood, the pressure of being a planner in a situation you can’t control, and the truth most dads won’t say out loud: “It’s mine, but I didn’t feel emotionally connected for months.” He also talks openly about the miscarriage he and his wife went through before their second child, and how isolating those appointments can feel. If you’ve been there, this one hits.Now he’s a dad of two, working in Health Care IT at a children’s hospital, acting on the side, and living in that rare window where the kids still think he’s cool. You can follow his work at:https://dannyactor.com/https://www.instagram.com/danny.ghaeini_actor/If the episode lands for you, leave a comment and a review. It helps more dads find these stories.