The Birthing Dads Podcast

The Birthing Dads Podcast fills a surprisingly empty niche: preparing men for the actual experience of being in the delivery room. Host Steven Kennedy, working through The Prepare Dad Foundation, makes a compelling point -- men have been attending births for 50 years now, yet the resources specifically addressing what dads should expect and how they can help are almost nonexistent. The show alternates between two distinct series. "Birth Story Sessions" feature individual fathers sharing their raw, unfiltered experiences of being present during childbirth -- the fear, the awe, the moments of feeling completely useless, and the ones where they got it right. "Expert Sessions" bring in professionals from maternal health, psychology, and family support to provide more structured guidance on labor support techniques, perinatal mental health, and relationship dynamics during the transition to parenthood. With about 20 episodes released biweekly, this is still a young podcast building its library. The production is earnest and focused, with Steven clearly driven by a genuine mission rather than chasing downloads. Topics include infant sleep challenges, supporting a partner through postpartum recovery, and the difficult subject of grief support for families experiencing perinatal loss. This podcast is particularly valuable for expectant fathers or dads in the early months who feel like every other resource was written for their partner, not for them. It's a niche show, but it fills that niche with real care and useful specificity.