Dudela: A Doula for Dads

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What even is a Dudela?

Think doula... but for dudes. Dudela is the crash course for fatherhood — equal parts funny, helpful, and real. We’re here to help guys survive sleep deprivation, support their partner, and learn how to hold a bottle without looking confused.

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Our Dad Community

This is where it all happens.

When you join, you get:

  • Access to our private Discord

  • Weekly emails packed with checklists, insider tips, and new dad hacks

  • Dumb jokes and real stories from the trenches

  • Discounts on stuff we actually use

  • First dibs on merch, courses, and more

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Partnerships

We only partner with brands that we’ve tried ourselves and genuinely love. These are tools and products that make dad life easier and family life better.

Taking Cara Babies

Taking Cara Babies

Sleep is everything. Our team used Cara’s methods and we can’t recommend them enough. With simple steps, you’ll find calmer nights, brighter mornings, and a better rhythm for the whole family.

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The Dudela Podcast

What Should I Actually Be Focusing On Right Now

In this episode:

  • Why focus on your partner is the single best advice for every dad to be
  • What nesting actually looks like and why you will be cleaning the top of the fridge
  • How to support your partner emotionally instead of just doing things
  • The two pronged approach being there for her and building your own foundation
  • How to define the kind of dad you want to become before you are in it
  • The dad types smoker dad, CrossFit dad, hobbyist dad, chill dad, and what they reveal about us
  • How your strengths and flaws both get amplified in fatherhood
  • Why the fear of losing yourself is not the end of the story
  • The truth about what life really looks like one year later

A dad to be emailed us this question. If you have ever been in that waiting season feeling excited and overwhelmed and wondering what really matters before the baby comes, this one is for you. John and Michael share a real two part answer shaped by their first year as dads. From nesting chaos and diaper debates to emotional connection and personal growth, this conversation is honest, funny, and packed with practical takeaways.

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Stuff We Wrote During Nap Time

Honest takes. Quick reads. Maybe even helpful.
From baby gear breakdowns to emotional survival tips, our blog is where we write the things we don’t have time to podcast about. Usually after bedtime.

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