Ep. 26 | Overcoming Dad Guilt: How I Reclaimed Presence as a Founder Dad

Man In Your Corner with Shaun Tucker · Mar 5, 2026 · 14m · transcript

You’re physically present with your kids but mentally tethered to your business, feeling the sting of dad guilt every time you try to focus on yourself. In this episode, Shaun shares a pivotal moment early in fatherhood that forced him to confront the burnout and mental clutter sabotaging his ability to truly be present. When his daughter was just four months old, Shaun realized that juggling high-performance entrepreneurship and family life wasn’t sustainable without prioritizing mental fitness and refilling his cup. This story dives into the pressures founder dads face—disrupted sleep…