A brutal fight and a quiet moment at a funeral changed everything for our guest, Mitchell Osmond. From spiraling debt, weight gain, and a marriage on the brink to a rebuilt life and the launch of The Dad Nation Podcast, Mitchell shares the exact tools he used to turn things around—without sacrificing career ambition or family presence.

We dig into why so many high-performing men feel respected at work yet incompetent at home, and how masculine and feminine wiring can collide if we treat our partners like teammates and our kids like colleagues. Mitchell explains normative male alexithymia—the cultural gap that leaves many men with few words for feelings—and shows how that gap fuels shutdowns, blowups, and emotional distance. Then we get tactical: the RISE Conversation Ladder. You’ll learn how to move from routine logistics to essence-level questions that build intimacy fast, plus easy prompts you can use on your next date so it doesn’t turn into a board meeting with wine.

We also talk about marriage after kids, why your spouse still needs to feel like a bride, and how modeling a strong partnership teaches your children what love looks like. Mitchell brings data, empathy, and a blueprint: simple weekly practices, better questions, and a clearer vision of success at home and at work. If you’ve ever thought, I can fix a business but not a feeling, this conversation gives you language, structure, and hope.

Grab Mitchell’s free Connection Code (50 conversation starters) at dadnationco.com/code, subscribe for more conversations like this, and leave a review to tell us the one question you’re going to try tonight.

"If you are a dad or a dad in training, please listen to this episode!! It's so packed full of great insights for making a better connection with your wife and kids." - Brad Weisman

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Welcome to The Brad Weisman Show, where we dive into the world of real estate, real life, and everything in between with your host, Brad Weisman! 🎙️ Join us for candid conversations, laughter, and a fresh take on the real world. Get ready to explore the ups and downs of life with a side of humor. From property to personality, we've got it all covered. Tune in, laugh along, and let's get real! 🏡🌟 #TheBradWeismanShow #RealEstateRealLife

Credits - The music for my podcast was written and performed by Jeff Miller.

From Rock Bottom To Dad Nation with Mitchell Osmond