Happy Father’s Day? Not quite. We’re flipping the script.

In this very special episode of The Dad Chapter, we’re turning the spotlight where it truly belongs: on the moms.

Our Better Half isn’t about us. It’s a love letter, a confession, a laugh-so-we-don’t-cry moment dedicated to the women who actually make this whole parenting thing work. The ones who knew we’d be dads before we did. The ones who believed in us, carried the load (literally and figuratively), and who somehow manage to juggle full-time jobs, diaper disasters, and emotional breakdowns—without breaking down themselves.

Kendrick, TJ, and Kevin sit down on Father’s Day to get real about the real MVPs. From the early days of pregnancy to those blurry-eyed midnight feedings, they each reflect on the exact moment they realized: “Oh. She’s going to be a phenomenal mom.”

We hear about Shannon’s middle school baby project disaster (don’t worry, it was just a doll) and how she somehow evolved into the calm-in-the-storm rock Kendrick leans on today. TJ tells the story of how his dog Enzo earned him his first date—and how Emma, now a full-time work-from-home mom, manages a toddler and a laptop like some kind of wizard. Kevin, still earning his Dad Card, marvels at Taylor’s sixth sense for dog ear infections and her supernatural ability to not lose her mind… even when everything else is on fire.

Speaking of fire, Kendrick shares a full-blown dad fail involving homemade chicken nuggets, a preheated oven, and a house that almost didn’t make it. And TJ? He relives the time he told his wife he was tired. During labor. (We’re amazed he’s still alive.)

But this episode isn’t just gratitude and laughs—it’s also brutally honest.

We unpack:

• What gets overlooked: The invisible labor, the mental load, the decision fatigue, the “she just does it” magic.
  

• How fatherhood shifts your perspective: Watching your partner become a parent changes your love forever.
  

• The breaking points: From block tower tantrums to sick baby meltdowns, we talk about the moments we snapped—and what we learned when we did.
  

• How to actually show appreciation: (Hint: It’s not just “thank you.” Sometimes it’s a text. A note. Or just doing the damn dishes before she gets to them.)
  

There’s vulnerability here, too. TJ opens up about trying to console a sick son at 2AM and reaching a breaking point that ended with a kicked chair and some real shame. Kendrick confesses to pretending a “storm” knocked over his daughter’s block tower—because he lost his temper and kicked it. Kevin asks the question many dads won’t say out loud: How do they do it? And what happens when we fall apart?

Motherhood isn’t just a role. It’s a superpower. One that includes multitasking at Olympic levels, smiling through sleep deprivation, and being the glue that holds a family together while also wiping noses, balancing a spreadsheet, and remembering where we put the baby Tylenol.

We explore how these women keep it all together—even when we don’t deserve it. And how, watching them parent, makes us love them in entirely new ways.

For Kevin, it’s seeing Taylor care for their dogs with a love so big it spills over into everything she touches. For TJ, it’s witnessing Emma work a full day while caring for their son and still thinking she’s not doing enough. For Kendrick, it’s watching Shannon become the rock—patient, calm, and somehow always one step ahead.

This isn’t just an episode—it’s a thank you note. A soul check. A reminder that none of this works without them.

We close with a challenge for every dad listening: What are you doing—daily—to make her life easier? Not once a year. Not on her birthday. Every single day.

Because being a dad today means showing up. Listening. Learning. Screwing up. Owning it. Apologizing. Trying again. And doing better—for our kids, and for our better halves.

So this Father’s Day? We’re standing up, stepping aside, and handing the mic to the moms. You deserve every damn flower.