Ep. 25 | Overcoming Dad Guilt: Mental Fitness Strategies for Founder Dads to Refill Your Cup

Man In Your Corner with Shaun Tucker · Mar 4, 2026 · 12m · transcript

As a Founder Dad, you’re constantly juggling the demands of building your business while trying to be fully present for your kids. But when you finally take a moment for yourself, the guilt creeps in — that nagging feeling that you’re choosing work or self-care over your family. In this episode, Shaun breaks down the roots of dad guilt and how it disrupts your mental fitness and leadership both at home and in your business. Using the metaphor of a simple cookie, he explores why self-sabotage and shame often hide behind everyday choices, and how you can shift from punishing yourself to…