53. Fatherhood Unfiltered: What Dads Wish Moms Knew, ft Prranav Vashistha | Father's Day Special

We always hear about motherhood—but what about fatherhood? What does it really feel like to be a modern dad raising young kids today?

In this Father’s Day special of The Modern Indian Parent Podcast, host Rinie Gupta sits down with father, mental health advocate, and podcast host Prranav Vashistha (The Gut Feel Show) to discuss the emotional realities, unspoken struggles, and unique responsibilities that dads carry in today’s parenting world.

From overcoming fear-based parenting and perfectionism to navigating in-law conflicts and sharing the mental load — this candid conversation gives fathers validation, practical advice, and honest insights that are rarely discussed.

Whether you’re a dad, a mom, or a parent trying to better understand your partner — this is the episode that finally puts the father’s voice front and center.

What You’ll Learn:

• How fatherhood has evolved across generations

• Why fear is not discipline — and what real boundary-setting looks like

• How dads can support moms in the postpartum period

• The emotional gap between moms and dads — and how to bridge it

• How moms can let dads help (without micromanaging)

• What fathers expect from mothers in return

• How dads can diplomatically handle in-law conflicts

• The values dads hope to pass on to their kids

• Why teamwork is the foundation of modern parenting

📌 Episode Chapters

00:00 Introduction: Father’s Day Special – A Dad’s Perspective

03:19 How Fatherhood Has Changed Over Generations

07:40 Why Fear-Based Parenting Doesn’t Work

11:17 The Nine-Month Gap: How Moms & Dads Experience Parenthood Differently after Pregnancy

17:27 Should Dads Change Their Lifestyle After Having a Baby?

19:13 How Moms Can Let Dads Help

22:42 What Dads Expect From Moms

26:35 Dad’s role in Handling Conflicts with In-Laws

28:50 Setting Boundaries with, Extended Family

30:57 Lessons Dads should Pass On to Sons

32:53 Closing Thoughts: Fathers Will Feel Seen & Heard

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👩‍ Connect With The Hosts

Rinie Gupta (Host, Pediatric Sleep Consultant): https://www.instagram.com/riniegupta/

Sanchita Daswani (Co-Host, Pediatric Nutritionist): https://www.instagram.com/sanchitadaswani/

Connect with the guest:

Prranav Vashistha: https://www.instagram.com/prranavvashistha/