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What happens when a Fortune-500 career, health scares, infertility struggles, and a major life shift collide?

In this honest and inspiring episode of Mom’s Brain Is a Coffee Stain, Kayla sits down with entrepreneur, content creator, and stay-at-home dad Tony Berardo to talk about modern fatherhood, building a business from home, and choosing family over hustle culture.

Tony shares the powerful story of leaving corporate life after a major health scare and job loss during lung surgery. That life-changing moment pushed him to build his own content agency, start his podcast Humanity and Hashtags, and embrace a new identity as a present and intentional father. 

Together, Kayla and Tony discuss the realities of parenting, mental health, balancing work and family life, and why chasing the “perfect parent” image online does more harm than good.

Tony also opens up about IVF struggles, redefining success, and why spending time with your kids matters more than any paycheck.

In This Episode We Discuss:

• The transition from corporate life to stay-at-home dad
• IVF struggles and appreciating parenthood more deeply
• Why modern parents feel overwhelmed and stuck
• The myth of being the “perfect parent”
• Building a business while raising a child
• Practical tips for being a more present parent
• Why less money can sometimes mean more freedom

If you're a busy parent trying to balance career, family, and mental health, this conversation will remind you that showing up matters more than perfection.

Guest Information

Tony Berardo
Social Media: @Theberardo (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok)
Apparel Brand: Humandad.com
Podcast: Humanity and Hashtags

Show Information

Podcast: Mom’s Brain Is a Coffee Stain
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Social Media: @momsbrainisacoffeestain

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