You’ll Never Feel Ready—And That’s How You Know You’re a Good Dad w/ Brent Dowlen
Published on Oct 14, 2025, 1:05:25 PM
Total time: 00:53:10
Published on Oct 14, 2025, 1:05:25 PM
Total time: 00:53:10
On this episode of the Daughtered Podcast, Oscar host Brent Dowlen, a Men’s Relationship & Personal Development Coach and the creator behind Purpose Driven Men—a coaching & media platform helping men move from simply living to truly thriving with purpose, growth, and legacy. He hosts the Driven 2 Thrive broadcast (formerly The Fallible Man), and the Dad Hat Shenanigans podcast, and he produces other shows as well. Brent is, more importantnly, a father of two beatiful daughters and he joins Oscar to talk mission mindset, modeling respect, and building resilient kids by letting them see us struggle and still show up.
In this conversation, two girl dads get real about what actually matters: presence over perfection, setting the bar by how we love Mom, and taking care of the man our daughters call Dad.
If you’re a dad who’s ever thought, “Am I enough?” this one’s for you.
0:00 Why this convo matters
3:15 Brent’s path (coach, creator, dad)
9:40 The “on mission” moment
15:55 Modeling respect for Mom
22:10 Presence > perfection (10-minute rule)
28:30 Cut first, then integrate self-care
36:45 Let them see you struggle (and finish)
44:20 Teens: humility & honesty
51:10 Word for brand-new girl dads
54:30 Wrap & next steps
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Welcome to the Daughtered Podcast — where dads come to talk, grow, and thrive. I’m your host, Oscar, and this is a space for men who are committed to becoming stronger, more mindful, and more present—especially in the lives of their daughters. We believe that fatherhood is a journey of growth. Each conversation on this podcast is a chance to learn, reflect, and level up as a dad and as a man. Whether you’re a brand-new father or deep into the teenage years, we’re here to support each other through every stage. Being Daughtered means embracing the lessons our daughters are continuously teaching us and using them to become better. We challenge current misconceptions of masculinity and lead with strength, compassion, and intention—building stronger relationships and lasting memories along the way. This community is for every man who’s ready to show up—not as a perfect dad, but as a growing one.
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