Dadbod
Focusing on you so you are there for them, Joe Wheeler embraces modern day dads through the growth, maintenance and removal of the infamous dadbod. This book is a must read for any father and a real practical approach to affect small change in your daily life for the better.
- Honest insights into the emotional and mental shifts of fatherhood
- Practical tools for stress, burnout, identity, and self-care
- Actionable MANtras at the end of each chapter
- Real talk, no fluff — just grounded guidance you can apply today
- New or expecting dads
- Men navigating identity shifts, anxiety, or emotional pressure
- Dads who want to grow, not just “get through it”
- Anyone ready to redefine what strength looks like in fatherhood
- Not a parenting manual — this is a survival guide for you
- Combines emotional awareness with practical strategies
- Zero judgment, all honesty
- Written by a dad, for dads
A Real Book for Real Dads.
These days, masculinity can feel like a four-letter word. From one regular dad to another: it doesn’t have to be this way.
DADBOD: Focusing on You So You Are There for Them is a candid, relatable guide for modern dads who feel disconnected from themselves and their families.
Exploring self-care, physical and mental wellbeing, and how to be truly present with and for your family, DADBOD is an essential down-to-earth guide for the rational dad.
Fatherhood is more than responsibility
Reclaim Your Identity
Learn how to navigate the internal shifts of fatherhood without losing yourself.
Practical Daily Strategies
Quick, real-life advice — no fluff, no guilt.
This isn’t theory — it’s real-life support.
Every chapter of DAD BOD is built to help you move through fatherhood with clarity, confidence, and compassion.
Learn how to navigate the internal shifts of fatherhood without losing yourself.
Break cycles of silence, burnout, and emotional suppression.
Quick, real-life advice — no fluff, no guilt.
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Here are some of the most common questions we get about DAD BOD: Focusing on You So You Are There for Them. Whether you're buying for yourself or someone else, this quick guide will help you get what you need — no overthinking required.
This book is written for modern dads — especially new and expecting fathers — who are navigating identity shifts, stress, emotional pressure, and the desire to show up better for themselves and their families.
Not in the traditional sense. It’s not about diapers or discipline — it’s about you. Your mindset, your emotional health, and your role as a man and father.
MANtras are short, memorable mindset tools at the end of each chapter. They're designed to give you practical reminders and emotional grounding throughout your day.
Yes! This book is helpful whether you’re a first-time dad, seasoned parent, or even just preparing for fatherhood. The tools apply at any stage.
Honest, grounded, and compassionate — with zero judgment. It’s written like a conversation with a wise friend who’s been there.
Absolutely. It makes a meaningful gift for baby showers, Father’s Day, or just supporting a dad in your life.