What happens when a gay dad, mental health therapist, and certified sex therapist sits down to talk about fatherhood, relationships, and raising two daughters?

In Episode 29 of the Rise & Dad Podcast, Kevin sits down with Jamie, a father of two who, alongside his husband Tom, built their family through surrogacy.

Jamie shares his journey from growing up knowing he wanted to be a father, even when that future wasn't always easy to imagine, to navigating surrogacy, raising two young daughters, and building a family with two dads.

As a therapist who has worked with couples and families, Jamie offers an honest perspective on intentional fatherhood, emotional accountability, sex after having children, and why maintaining intimacy with your partner matters just as much after becoming parents.

🚀 In this episode, Jamie opens up about:

✅ Growing up gay and always knowing he wanted to become a dad

✅ The emotional, financial, and logistical journey of surrogacy

✅ What raising two daughters in a two-dad household actually looks like

✅ Why fathers should apologize to their children and model accountability

✅ How to raise kind, emotionally aware, and confident kids

✅ Why being a present father should be the expectation, not the exception

✅ How parenting changes your relationship with your partner

✅ Why a sex therapist actually recommends scheduling sex

✅ Keeping intimacy alive while raising young children

✅ The sacrifices, challenges, and unexpected joys of fatherhood From two dads navigating everyday parenting to a sex therapist sharing relationship advice, this episode is a reminder that families can look different while sharing the same desire to raise happy, loved, and supported children.

Whether you're a new dad, a girl dad, an LGBTQ+ parent, or simply trying to become a more intentional father and partner, there's something in this conversation for you.