Author, Founder of The Tired Dad

Jon Gustin

Jon Gustin is the founder of The Tired Dad LLC, a movement dedicated to showing up for what matters most. He got sober in early 2023 after hitting emotional rock bottom, and has since become a voice on recovery, fatherhood, and presence. His book, The Tired Dad.: 100 Reflections on Showing Up for What Matters Most, distills lessons from his journey.

Known For

Sobriety and recoveryFatherhood and presenceThe Tired Dad movementDaily practices for staying grounded

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Environment Shapes Behavior More Than Willpower

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Meaning Comes from Responsibility, Not Happiness

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Focus Only on What You Can Control

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Books

■The Tired Dad.: 100 Reflections on Showing Up for What Matters Most(2026)

Episodes

#Rock Bottom, Recovery, and Starting Over at 40May 9, 2026