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LifeaccordingtoRick
Thank you for joining LifeaccordingtoRick, I'll be discussing my life and experiences as a single parent, and now as a husband raising a toddler over the age of 40.
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Ep. 50 "Thank you"
🎙️ EPISODE 50: THANK YOU | 50 EPISODES IN, AND I'M JUST GETTING STARTED Wuz poppin, everybody! Welcome back to Life According to Rick! FIFTY EPISODES! 🙌🏽🔥 Man…
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Ep. 49 Enjoy the Journey, Not Just Chasing the Destination
We're always chasing something. The next goal, the next milestone, the next version of ourselves. But what happens when we're so focused on what's next that we…
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Ep. 48 Protecting Them vs. Preparing Them
Episode 48: Protecting Them vs. Preparing Them As parents, we want to give our children the world. But what happens when protecting them from disappointment…
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Ep. 47 Are We Living Or Just Existing?
Episode 47: Are We Living or Just Existing? What's poppin, everybody! 👋🏽 Have you ever felt like you're just going through the motions? Wake up, go to work…
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Ep. 46 What Men Deal With Silently
What's poppin! 🎙️ In Episode 46 of Life According to Rick, we're talking about things men deal with silently: the pressure to provide, the guilt of feeling…
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Ep. 45 Daddy All Over Again
Being a dad to a toddler in your 40s is a whole different experience. 😂 In this episode, I’m talking about my little man Harlem — the sweet, funny…
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Ep. 44 At What Point Does Convenience Become Dependency?
Technology has come a long way. From Big Wheels and Nintendo cartridges to dial-up internet, AIM, cell phones, GPS, electronic records, and now AI — I’ve lived…
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Ep. 43 Marriage With a Threenager: Send Help
What happens to your marriage when you go from being husband and wife to Mom and Dad… and then your kid turns three and decides they run the house? 😂 In this…
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The 3rd Take Pilot (LATR Bonus Ep)
Welcome to The 3rd Take. Three friends. Three perspectives. One conversation. In the pilot, Rick (@Lifeaccordingtorick), Craig (@singledadreboot), and Flor…
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Ep. 42 "Dear Summer"
Episode 42 — Dear Summer Dear Summer, I thought we'd do more together. More adventures. More beach days. More spontaneous trips. More of those moments that…
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Ep. 41 Grief Doesn't Have an Expiration Date
Episode 41 — Grief Doesn't Have an Expiration Date Five years ago, I lost my mother. This episode is a little different. It's personal, it's vulnerable, and…
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Ep. 40: 9 Months Later
Episode 40 — 9 Months Later November 28th, 2025, I pressed record. I didn't have a master plan. I didn't know what Life According to Rick was going to become…
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Ep. 39 "90 Day Probation"
Three months ago, Craig @Singledadreboot joined me on Life According to Rick as he prepared to become a dad again at 49. Now Isabella is here, and the 90-day…
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Ep. 38 Taking Care Of Rick
What does self-care actually mean? For me, it's taken years to figure that out. I've spent most of my life having a complicated relationship with food, my…
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Ep. 37 "The Spider-Man That Raised Me"
What started as a conversation about Spider-Man became something much deeper. In this episode, I’m closing out my Spider-Man trilogy by looking back at the…
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Ep. 36 The Little Moments Become The Big Memories
Spider-Man has always been more than just a movie to me. It’s childhood, imagination, and the stories that stay with us long after the credits roll. But this…
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Ep. 35 The Geek That Never Left
In this episode of Life According to Rick, we take a trip down memory lane and talk about something that has always been a part of me: the love for movies…
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Ep. 34 Metamorphosis: Becoming Rick
In this episode, Rick takes a look back at the journey that shaped him into the man he is today. From his younger years, becoming a father, learning through…
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Ep. 33 Family Isn't A Free Pass
Family is supposed to be where we feel loved, supported, and safe. But what happens when the people closest to us are also the people causing the most pain? In…
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Ep. 32 Consistency Vs. Burnout
Episode 32 is all about Consistency vs Burnout. Life has been moving fast lately—work, responsibilities, family, everything stacking at once. In this episode…
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Ep. 31 Summer Just Doesn't Feel the Same Anymore
Summer used to feel like it lasted forever. In Episode 31, I reflect on childhood summers, traveling to spend time with my mom, and how different life looks…
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EP 30: My Daughter Turns 17 — A Real Father & Daughter Conversation
Father’s Day weekend hits a little different. In this episode of Life According to Rick, I sit down with my daughter Layla on her birthday for a real…
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Ep. 29 Fatherhood, Distance & Breaking Cycles (Father’s Day Special)
In this Father’s Day special, I sit down with my oldest son Andhy for an honest conversation about fatherhood, distance, and growth. We talk about his…
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Ep. 28 "The Matriarch"
What started as a casual conversation between cousins turned into something neither of us expected—a heartfelt tribute to the woman who helped shape our…
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Ep. 27 Imperfectly Perfect
Episode 27 of Life According to Rick is a special one. This episode is called “Imperfectly Perfect” — a reflection on 10 years together and 5 years of marriage…
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Ep. 26 Near Breakdowns & Life Wake-Up Calls
In Episode 26, I sit down with Lil Ricky for a real, unfiltered conversation about life, growth, and the lessons you don’t always learn the easy way. We talk…
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Ep. 25 Family Isn't Always Blood
In Episode 25 of Life According to Rick Podcast, we dive into a powerful conversation about family — and how it’s not always defined by blood. This episode…
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Mother's Day Special
A special Mother’s Day episode dedicated to all the moms — present and past, bonus moms, new moms, and every woman who carries that role. I reflect on my mom…
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Ep. 24 He Carried Us
Episode 24 is a little different. This time, the host takes a backseat as my wife Julez takes over the podcast to share her perspective on the man behind Life…
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Ep. 23 Daddy With The Microphone
This week life didn't slow down at all. ER visits, no sleep, work pressure, stepping up at home, and still finding small moments of peace with Harlem in…
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Ep. 22 Through Her Eyes: Growing Up With My Dad
This episode is different. Me and Kiana sit down for a real father-daughter conversation that goes deeper than surface-level memories. We talk about what it…
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Ep. 21 Parent Vs Friend... Where Do You Stand?
In this episode, I open up about parenting, discipline, and the difference between being a father first versus trying to be a friend. I reflect on my own…
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Ep. 20 Harlem's World... We Just Live In It
Episode 20 is a real-life look into a hectic but meaningful weekend of parenting, family, and growth. From reviving old Marvel opening night traditions, to a…
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Ep. 19 Preparing for Fatherhood at 49
My friend Craig @Singledadreboot joins me to share his journey starting fatherhood again at 49. From expecting his daughter around Memorial Day, to juggling…
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Ep. 18 Viva Las Vegas
Vegas, family, and unforgettable vibes- that's what Episode 18 of Life according to Rick is all about. From landing in Sin City, late-night In-N-Out runs…
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Ep. 17 Vegas Bound & Birthday Reflections
Join me as I reflect on last week's wild birthday, from a gas leak that interrupted dinner to celebrating with the kids and family. Then, get a glimpse into…
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Ep. 16- 44 Spins Around the Block
Join me as I celebrate turning 44 and take you on an unforgettable 48-hour trip to Miami. From sunrise on South Beach to cruising the Miami River, catching the…
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Ep. 15 When Life Doesn't Pause for You
Life doesn't stop when you're overwhelmed. It doesn't pause when work is stressful, your kid is sick, or your partner needs you to step up. It just keeps…
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Ep. 14 Seasons We Rushed
What does it mean to grow up too fast? In this episode of Life according to Rick, we dive into childhood memories, Dominican household weekends, and the…
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Ep. 13 Presence Over Perfection
Parenthood is messy, chaotic, and hilarious- and sometimes, it's about showing up, even when you don't feel like it. In this episode, I share the little…
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Ep. 12 Parent Guilt
This week on Life According to Rick, I'm keeping it real- from heartbreaks and parent guilt to laughs and sweet moments with the kids. We recap Harlem's…
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Ep. 11 "Nobody Prepares You for This Part of Parenting"
Sometimes surviving the week is the real win. This Week, I get real about parenting toddlers, running on fumes, and how work, stress, and home life collide-…
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Ep. 10 Double Digits
This is a quick reflection on the journey so far, the growth behind the scenes, and the realities of balancing work, parenting, and family life. I talk about…
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Ep. 9 Repair, Boundaries, and Growth
Episode 9 is all about growth, patience, and real-life parenting challenges. This week, I get honest about work stress, staying consistent with gym, supporting…
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Ep. 8 What Help Actually Looks Like for Men
Piggybacking off last week's conversation, I talk about why so many men struggle to ask for help, carrying the load in silence, and what real support actually…
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Ep. 7 Functional but Not Okay
Showing up every day doesn't mean you're fine. In this episode, I talk about survival mode, the pressure to provide, and why so many men are functioning while…
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Ep. 6 New Year, New Reflections
In this New Year's episode, I reflect on growth, accountability, and the real work behind marriage. I talk honestly about challenges my wife and I have faced…
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Ep. 5 Christmas Special
Merry Christmas everyone, I hope that you enjoy this quick holiday special. Wanted to lighten the tone from my previous episodes. I hope that you enjoy this…
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Ep. 4 Trauma, Loss & the parent I'm becoming
Today's episode is very personal, I'm going to speak on my parent's divorce, my mother's trauma, and my father's upbringing has shaped me. I'm going to talk…
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Ep. 3 Parenting over 40
Today's episode, I open up about what parenting over 40 has really been like. From meeting my wife, to her becoming a bonus mom, to our journey trying to get…
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Ep. 2 Instructions not Included
When you become a parent, we don't know if we're going to do right by our children. We just know that we want the best for them and love them the best way…
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LifeaccordingtoRick Pilot
Welcome to the LIfeaccordingtoRick pilot episode. This is just an introduction of myself and my story and what i'm trying to do. I hope ya enjoy and hope that…