Dad, How Do I? with Rob Kenney
The Dad Edge Podcast
Larry Hagner
4.8 • 1.5K Ratings
🗓️ 24 November 2023
⏱️ 68 minutes
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Summary
Rob Kenney is known as the “Internet Dad” (a Google search of that term immediately brings up his name). But he’s also a self-described introvert who, through genuine concern for others, unexpectedly achieved digital fame during the pandemic. His channel “Dad, How do I” has more than 4 million subscribers, drawn by his straightforward tips and sincere encouragement.
In this episode of the Dad Edge podcast, Larry Hagner welcomes the Rob Kenney where they had a fun conversation about being a dad. They discuss various topics such as home repairs, parenting challenges, and the concept behind the YouTube channel "Dad, How Do I?". Rob also shares a funny idea his wife had about a jar for every time someone asks "Mom, do you know where’s my…" Overall, it's an entertaining and relatable discussion about fatherhood.
Rob Kenney's traumatic childhood had a profound impact on his life, particularly in his quest for perfection. At a young age of 14 and a half, Rob experienced the separation of his parents, which led to him moving in with his older brother and his wife. This transition was not easy for Rob, as he felt the weight of living up to unrealistic expectations. He believed that if he could be perfect, he could prevent such a traumatic event from happening again.
The theme of traumatic childhood and striving for perfection is a common struggle for many individuals who have experienced similar hardships. Trauma can shape one's perception of themselves and their place in the world, leading to a constant need to prove their worth and avoid further pain. The desire for perfection becomes a defense mechanism, a way to control their environment and prevent future trauma.
However, it is important to recognize that striving for perfection is an unattainable goal. Nobody is perfect, and the pressure to be flawless can be detrimental to one's mental health and overall well-being. Rob's story serves as a reminder that it is crucial to seek support and healing instead of trying to meet unrealistic expectations.
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| 0:00.0 | Welcome to the Dad Edge Podcast. The Dad Edge Movement creates leaders of men, |
| 0:07.3 | leaders of families, and leaders of communities. We will not only impact this |
| 0:12.2 | generation of fathers, but the next generation as well. |
| 0:16.1 | The kids we are raising will have better chances and odds stacked in their favor because of the |
| 0:20.3 | amazing example that their fathers emulated for them. |
| 0:23.4 | We are here to change the world. |
| 0:26.6 | We are here to change relationships. |
| 0:28.9 | We are here to positively disrupt this generation of fathers |
| 0:32.3 | so no man goes to their grave with |
| 0:34.0 | regret. We disrupt the drift of busyness and replace it with razor-focused intention |
| 0:39.8 | passion, purpose, and direction. |
| 0:43.0 | We are the Dad Edge, and we're here to change the game. Hey, what's up gentlemen? |
| 0:53.0 | Welcome to the Ad Edge podcast. I'm Larry |
| 1:05.1 | Hagner, your host and founder of this podcast, this show and movement. Every |
| 1:10.2 | single week we are navigating this tricky journey of fatherhood and personal growth with |
| 1:16.5 | incredible individuals who inspire and empower us in today's episode man I've got a special |
| 1:21.4 | guest for you guys who's captured the hearts of millions through his |
| 1:25.4 | YouTube channel dad how do I that's what's called dad how do I rob Kenny he is not your |
| 1:31.8 | typical DIY guru. He's actually a symbol. This man is a symbol. He's a symbol of forgiveness, faith, he's a beacon of hope in a world where, quite frankly, fatherhood, I think and I think you would agree with me |
| 1:46.4 | that fatherhood gets stereotyped incredibly wrong a lot, and we'll get into that in this show as well. |
| 1:53.0 | He's going to open up about his journey and sharing why he started dad, how do I? |
| 1:58.0 | It's a touching story of guidance, of healing, and simply an act of extending a helping hand to those of us who need it. |
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