DadderUp Podcast

KYLE BEATS, music producer, YouTube creator, and new dad, opens up about how fatherhood reshaped his priorities, sharpened his focus, and gave his life real meaning beyond views, money, and momentum.

Kyle Beats is one of the most influential creators in modern music culture, known for building a massive audience through creativity, consistency, and authenticity. In this conversation, he steps away from algorithms and uploads to talk honestly about becoming a dad, navigating sleep deprivation, and preparing to welcome his second child.

He explains:
◼️ Why becoming a dad made his life feel clearer, not smaller
◼️ How unlimited freedom actually created noise and burnout
◼️ Why fatherhood forces creators to focus on what truly matters
◼️ The mental shift from grinding endlessly to working with intention
◼️ How having kids made him more disciplined, present, and purposeful
◼️ Why society gets fatherhood completely wrong for young men
◼️ How ambition and presence don’t have to compete

Follow Kyle Beats
Website: https://kylebeats.com/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@KyleBeats_
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kylebeats/
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1jt0slkwCPorL4PeFoQtWZ?si=I2XUcoFuQGGscz5vrFm9QQ&nd=1&dlsi=efb9f4691ec34e77

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JULIEN J. MARION, father of six and men’s coach, reveals why good men shrink, how unhealed wounds show up in fatherhood, and what it really takes to lead with strength, presence, and love.

Born in the Congo, raised across continents, and now raising six kids while building a business with his wife, Julien works with married entrepreneur dads navigating pressure, identity, and emotional weight. His work focuses on helping men stop shrinking, face their inner storms, and become steady leaders at home.

He explains:
◼️ Why good men choose peace over truth and slowly lose themselves
◼️ How achievement gets mistaken for worthiness in men
◼️ Why resentment must be released before real growth can happen
◼️ How kids expose unhealed wounds in fathers
◼️ Why presence matters more than perfection, even when you’re not physically there
◼️ The difference between control and leadership in parenting
◼️ Why emotional intelligence is a non-negotiable skill for dads
◼️ How to stop bringing work stress home and protect your family from it

Julien Marion— Where to find him
Website — https://www.julienmarion.org/
Coaching: https://www.julienmarion.org/coaching
Book Julien: https://www.julienmarion.org/book-julien
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/julieninspires/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julienmarion/
Free Breakthrough Call: https://gentleragemethod.com/

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DR. NATASHA CABRERA, one of the world’s top fatherhood researchers, reveals why dads were missing from parenting science, how “dad identity” shapes a child’s life, and the small daily habits that build lifelong connection.

Dr. Natasha Cabrera is a Professor at the University of Maryland and Director of the Family Involvement Lab. Her work has helped redefine what father involvement actually means in modern families, including diverse, blended, and non-traditional homes.

She explains:
◼️ Why early parenting research accidentally centered moms and left dads out
◼️ How dads form their identity differently than moms and why the prenatal runway matters
◼️ The “dad brain” shift that changes a man neurologically after a baby
◼️ The daily behaviors that create secure connection (and what kids actually need most)
◼️ Why stepfather relationships work best when built with time, honesty, and real commitment
◼️ How fatherhood is evolving and why dads are becoming less “replaceable” culturally and legally

Dr. Natasha Cabrera (University of Maryland)
Connect: https://education.umd.edu/directory/natasha-cabrera
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Natasha_J._Cabrera

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KEVIN BARNEY, Executive Director of Massachusetts Youth Lacrosse, reveals why youth sports aren’t about winning and how dads on the sidelines shape confidence, character, and lifelong memories.

Kevin Barney leads one of the largest youth sports organizations in the country, serving over 21,000 boys and girls across Massachusetts. As a coach, father, and nonprofit leader, he’s seen firsthand how presence, restraint, and encouragement matter far more than trophies.

He explains:
◼️ Why kids don't remember the final score but remember the car rides and actions after
◼️ How a dad’s sideline behavior becomes lifelong modeling
◼️ Why losing is essential for resilience and confidence
◼️ The most powerful thing a parent can say after a game
◼️ How youth sports can build community instead of pressure

Follow Kevin & Massachusetts Youth Lacrosse:
Website — https://www.massyouthlax.org/
Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/Mass_Youth_Lax
Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/MassYouthLax

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DR. JEFFREY SHEARS, professor of social work and fatherhood researcher, explains why dads are more than providers, how father presence shapes child development, and what the data says kids uniquely get from fathers.

As co-chair of the Moynihan Institute for Fatherhood Research and Policy and author of What All Dads Should Know, Dr. Shears has spent decades studying how fathers influence self-regulation, school readiness, emotional security, and long-term outcomes. He breaks down the science in a way that every dad can use, whether you live in the home or not.

He explains:
◼️ Why “living in the house” is not the same as being present
◼️ The unique ways dads shape self -regulation and school readiness through play
◼️ Why society keeps labeling fathers as just a paycheck and why that is wrong
◼️ The difference between residential and non -residential dads when it comes to real involvement
◼️ The four biggest influences that shape how men learn to father
◼️ One simple question that reveals what your kids actually need from you
◼️ How the phone quietly weakens the connection and what to do instead
◼️ Why co-parenting and blended families work best when adults stay mission -focused on the child

DR. JEFFREY SHEARS: Where To Find Them
Website - https://thefathercenter.org/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thefathercenter/

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