EPISODE · Sep 18, 2025 · 38 MIN
Soda, Car Trouble & Dad Decisions | The Mental Load of Fatherhood
from Dads in Real Life Podcast · host Robert & Travis
This week’s episode starts with a simple question: “Why do we still drink soda with so much sugar when there are so many alternatives?” But before we can finish the debate, Travis’s car mechanic calls with some bad (and expensive) news. From there, we dive into: 🚘 Travis’s current truck troubles and dealing with the local mechanic 🤔 The hidden cost of decision-making as dads (time, money, energy) 💡 Rob’s take on “decision fatigue” and why even small choices can feel heavy 🧠 The mental load of fatherhood and how it shows up in daily life 🔥 Hot take of the week: “Guys shouldn’t pee standing up at home” (yep, we went there) Being a dad means balancing car repairs, soda debates, family dynamics, and the constant stream of choices. At the end of the day, doing your best and moving forward with intention matters most. 👉 Stick around for a preview of next week’s episode on the mental load for dads. 👉 Share in the comments: What’s a decision you’ve overthought recently as a parent?
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