Dominate Daily Dad Podcast

Dominate Daily Dad Podcast

Dominate Daily Dad is the no-BS podcast for men ready to burn excuses and rebuild their edge. Hosted by Paul M. Berens—former firefighter turned 7-figure coach and creator of Beardology Warpath—it’s your daily shot of fire to reclaim your body, sharpen your mind, lead your home, and dominate your path. This isn’t therapy. It’s not a pep talk. It’s a war drum for dads who are done coasting and ready to take back control. Wake up. Lock in. Let’s go to war for the life you actually want. DOMINATE DAILY

Episodes

June 11, 2025 14 mins

Tonight, I watched something on the golf course that pissed me off.

Grown-ass men micromanaging every shot their sons took… fixing their grip, adjusting their stance, telling them what club to use, like their kids were made of glass.

Not me. I let my sons fail. I let them problem-solve. Because I’m not raising boys… I’m raising LEADERS.

This video is for the fathers who are finally waking up to the truth: You’re not here to protect...

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This is episode 50. And I’m not here to celebrate — I’m here to TELL YOU THE TRUTH.

Motivation isn’t the answer. Your feelings? They’re lying to you. And no one’s coming to save you.

This episode is for the man who’s stuck in his head. The dad who’s showing up half-hearted. The husband questioning his own fire. The businessman on the verge of quitting.

👉 Inside this episode, I unpack:

  • Why motivation will never carry you thro...

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THE PAINFUL PROBLEM: You’re Not Broken. You’re Just Undisciplined.

There’s a moment every man faces… You’re sitting in silence, looking at your life — your marriage, your body, your energy, your drive — and something just feels off.

You tell yourself: “I’m exhausted.” “I’m not motivated.” “My wife’s not interested anymore.” “I don’t have time.” “I don’t know what’s wrong.”

Brother… I’ve been there.

This video isn’t about tearing yo...

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This might be the most important video I've ever made—and if you're a man, a father, a leader in any capacity... you NEED to hear this.

I filmed this raw, unedited, drenched in sweat, straight off the trail after a brutal ruck-run with my weight vest. I didn’t stop to cool off. I didn’t grab water. I sat my ass down and hit record—because the fire inside of me couldn’t wait.

⚠️ If you’ve been coasting… waiting… wasting time like it...

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Are you living a lie?

This episode is a call-out and a call up for every man wearing a mask, pretending everything is “fine” while silently suffocating inside.

You’ve convinced yourself of an identity that isn’t even real — built on stories, excuses, and bullshit beliefs passed down from weak men and broken systems. From “happy wife, happy life” to the “dad bod is normal” narrative, you’ve settled for a version of yourself that is ...

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Life ain’t that complicated. YOU just made it that way.

In today’s quick fire video, I’m breaking down a raw convo I had with my wife—and how my morning meditation punched me square in the face with truth:

Keep. It. Simple.

Most dads are drowning in chaos—not because life is too hard, but because you refuse to simplify it.

You don’t need a 14-step macro calculator. You don’t need another podcast on budgeting. You don’t need to “fig...

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Don’t tell me you’re a leader if you’re living a lie. Your family doesn’t need another faker… they need a fucking leader. And guess what? We’re halfway through the year—and most of you are STILL talking about the goals you said you'd already hit by now.

You said this was YOUR year. Lose the dad bod. Build the business. Fix your marriage. But here we are… and you’re still playing small. Still lying to yourself. Still pretending tomo...

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Dads—you know damn well what I’m talking about.

You're negotiating with yourself every single day... Eating like trash, skipping workouts, tolerating a body you hate, staying stuck in a job that drains you, sleepwalking through your marriage— And convincing yourself "it's not that bad."

This episode exposes the lies you keep telling yourself... …and how those negotiations are costing you your confidence, your edge, and your legacy.

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This Week Tried to Break Me. Here's What I Did Instead.

You ever have one of those weeks?

The kind where your mind’s at war, your energy’s shot, and you’re one bad moment away from snapping at your wife or skipping the gym for a six-pack of beer?

Yeah. That was me this week.

In this shorter vlog, I’m dropping a real-time transmission straight from the trenches. No fluff. Just a message for the man who's been through it this week—wh...

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🔥 In this episode, we dismantle the “Happy Wife, Happy Life” LIE that’s been neutering masculine leadership for decades.

If you’ve ever felt like you’re walking on eggshells in your own damn house… If you’re tired of being the “nice guy” while everything around you crumbles… If you know deep down that your family NEEDS a man who leads with strength, not just survives in silence…

Then this is your wake-up call.

Your host doesn’t ho...

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A guy came at me online and said, “You don’t need a six-pack to be a good dad.” “You shouldn’t sacrifice your family for fitness.”

👊 And that’s exactly the mindset that’s DESTROYING modern men.

In this video, I break down why being “good enough” is the lie keeping men soft, weak, overweight, and mentally checked out.

📉 You can be a good dad and be out of shape. But don’t lie to yourself — you’re not leading. You’re not setting th...

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🔥 THE STORIES YOU TELL YOURSELF ARE DESTROYING YOUR RESULTS (Watch This Before You "Try Again") Tonight we’re going DEEP. No fluff. No filter. Just real talk. This isn’t just another vlog. This is a gut check for every dad, every man, every husband who keeps spinning in circles, frustrated by results they don’t have—while speaking stories that guarantee they’ll never get 'em. Here’s the truth…

👉 The words coming out of your mouth...

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Thought I Was Invincible… Until My Body Said Otherwise

At 22, I was living the dream—fireman, adrenaline junkie, American hero in bunker gear. I felt bulletproof… until the day my right eye felt like it was exploding inside my skull.

That moment was the first domino in a decade-long battle with chronic health issues—sinus surgeries, loss of smell and taste, depression, weight gain, and a deep unraveling of my identity as a man, hu...

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What’s up, legends? Paul here — and today, I’m kicking off something raw, real, and deeply personal.

I’m reading Chapter 1 of my book Beardology — not some polished Audible version. This is straight from me, for YOU. No filters. No fluff. Just fire.

This chapter cracks open what the beard really represents. It ain’t about facial hair. It’s about a symbol — your symbol — of freedom, transformation, and the raw truth you’ve been runn...

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🔥 Gut Check Time, Fellas. Most dads today?

They're surviving. Beer belly. Burnt out. Melting into the couch by 6PM. But that’s not the standard.

That’s the lie society sold you. In this episode, I break down the real Dad Life—jacked, disciplined, leading your family from the front.

And I challenge you to stop making excuses, stop playing victim, and ask yourself the hard question:

👉 Are you finding a way through—or finding a way ...

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🎯 I Took 4 Days Off… And I’m Pissed About It I just turned 40. I’m in the best shape of my life. But I slipped. Yeah—I had an epic weekend. Friends flew in. Golf. Cigars. Bourbon. Memories. My wife went all out. But here’s the truth most men won’t admit: I let go of the mission… and that shit eats at me. This video isn’t about guilt. It’s about accountability. It’s about why most dads fall off, justify it, and STAY stuck.

🎯 If yo...

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🎥 TODAY I TURNED 40… and this hit me HARD. This isn’t just a birthday vlog — it’s a wake-up call for every man who’s ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or like he’s holding back. I’ve completed 40 full years of life. Not starting 40 — I just finished 40. That shift in perspective? That’s what this episode is all about. If you’re a father, a husband, a man trying to lead his family and build a legacy while battling the chaos in your own...

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🔥 You only WIN when your MIND is stronger than your FEELINGS. Tonight’s message is simple: your goals aren’t the problem — your lack of growth is. Most men are chasing numbers on a scale or in a bank account… while ignoring the discipline, clarity, and consistency it takes to earn them. I break down why dads like YOU keep self-sabotaging with “treats,” excuses, and "earned" beers — and why that mindset is killing your progress. 👊...

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Are You Willing to Bet on Yourself? Eight years ago, I walked away from the fire department — the only career I had ever known. I was out of shape, emotionally wrecked, and living a lie. From the outside, I looked like a dependable man. But deep down? I couldn’t depend on myself. This video is raw and real. I'm taking you through the exact mindset shift that helped me drop over 40 lbs, rebuild my identity as a man, a father, and a ...

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🎮 LEVEL UP OR STAY STUCK | Why Most Men Never Evolve Past Mediocre If you grew up smashing buttons on that old school Nintendo, this one's gonna hit deep. Back in the day, when you died in a game, you didn’t respawn where you left off… You STARTED OVER. 👊 And life? It’s a hell of a lot more like that than today’s "just hit restart" culture. This video dives into the real work it takes to LEVEL UP as a man — in your fitness, your ...

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