Ep. 78 - Sobriety, Showing Up & a Strong Marriage with Jon Gustin, The Tired Dad

Ep. 78 - Sobriety, Showing Up & a Strong Marriage with Jon Gustin, The Tired Dad

Author: Local Moms Network May 5, 2026 Duration: 29:44
Moms, if there’s one word that describes all of us, it’s tired.Dads are tired too. Our guest on MomCast this week is Jon Gustin, aka the Tired Dad. He’s the guy on Instagram who pours coffee and shares his journey through sobriety with more than a million followers.Now, he’s an author of The Tired Dad, a book of encouragement written to parents who are doing it differently than our parents a generation ago.No pretense, no preaching…Jon is, quite literally, an open book who speaks humbly about taking one day at a time, and encouraging us to do the same. Our conversation includes:* exactly why parenting is hard for good parents, and why that struggle is a gift* how becoming a father forced him to face addiction and choose differently for the sake of his kids* how the coffee pour and stare became his social media signature and why it helps him connect with followers* the path to getting out of the "roommate" phase of marriage* the incredible relationship with his wife that allows him to be vulnerable and shed the “superman” personaMake sure to follow Jon on IG @thetireddad and catch more conversation on the podcast he hosts with his wife, Jessica, called The Tired Dad and Tired Mom Podcast.Find us at www.thelocalmomsnetwork.comIG: @thelocalmomsnetworkEmail: demetra@thelocalmomsnetwork.comPodcast facilities provided by Stamford Studios Digital Factory.

Hosted by Demetra Ganias-a writer and mother of three who’s navigating the same daily realities-MomCast is a conversation from the trenches of modern parenting. This podcast, from the Local Moms Network, moves beyond simple tips to explore the nuanced, often unspoken layers of family life, culture, and society that shape our days. Demetra guides honest talks with both leading experts and fellow moms who get it, tackling questions about child development, personal identity, and the balancing act that rarely feels balanced. The dialogue here is less about perfect answers and more about shared understanding, offering perspectives that resonate whether you’re in the car line or stealing a quiet moment. It’s a space where the complexities of raising kids intersect with everything else, acknowledging that motherhood is as much about the world we’re preparing our children for as it is about the snack currently ground into the car seat. Tune in for a genuine, sometimes messy, but always connecting look at this defining chapter. You’ll find a sense of community in this podcast, a feeling that someone is putting words to your own experience, making the journey feel a little less solitary and a lot more seen.
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