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Episode 55 October 4, 2025

Kenny Sebastian Opens Up About Dad Guilt & Fatherhood

Comedian Kenny Sebastian gets real about fatherhood, emotional dads, and the struggles of modern parenting in this episode of Love Matters with Leeza Mangaldas. From his own relationship to his parents to the invisible “dad guilt” that many fathers feel, Kenny shares candid stories about raising a child, supporting his partner, and unlearning traditional ideas of masculinity. Discover why trying to be the “cool dad” can backfire, Kenny’s surprisingly effective trick to get a baby to sleep, and the parenting advice he wishes someone had given him. Honest, hilarious, and heartfelt, this conversation is a must-watch for dads, parents-to-be, and anyone curious about the realities of modern fatherhood.

Leeza Mangaldas’ Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/leezamangaldas?igsh=YnlsNGs4aDdyMXV6

YouTube: https://youtube.com/@leezamangaldas1?si=UHzm8giwj5RJqHtF

Kenny Sebastian’s Instagram:
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/kennethseb/#
YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@KennySebastian

CREDITS:

Produced by:
Patricia Szilagyi (DW)
Khyati Rajvanshi (IE)

Researcher & Editor
Sana Rizvi (DW)

Video Editor:
Meetesh Dixit (IE)

Project Manager:
Patricia Szilagyi (DW)

Executive Producer:
Melanie von Marschalck (DW)
Anant Nath Sharma (IE)

Love Matters with Leeza Mangaldas is an initiative by DW, Germany’s international broadcaster. It is produced by DW and The Indian Express.

Learn more about DW:
https://www.dw.com

Kenny Sebastian Opens Up About Dad Guilt & Fatherhood Comedian Kenny Sebastian gets real about fatherhood, emotional dads, and the struggles of modern parenting in this episode of Love Matters with Leeza Mangaldas. From his own relationship to his parents to the invisible “dad guilt” that many fathers feel, Kenny shares candid stories about raising a child, supporting his partner, and unlearning traditional ideas of masculinity. Discover why trying to be the “cool dad” can backfire, Kenny’s surprisingly effective trick to get a baby to sleep, and the parenting advice he wishes someone had given him. Honest, hilarious, and heartfelt, this conversation is a must-watch for dads, parents-to-be, and anyone curious about the realities of modern fatherhood. Leeza Mangaldas’ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leezamangaldas?igsh=YnlsNGs4aDdyMXV6 YouTube: https://youtube.com/@leezamangaldas1?si=UHzm8giwj5RJqHtF Kenny Sebastian's Instagram: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kennethseb/# YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@KennySebastian CREDITS: Produced by: Patricia Szilagyi (DW) Khyati Rajvanshi (IE) Researcher & Editor Sana Rizvi (DW) Video Editor: Meetesh Dixit (IE) Project Manager: Patricia Szilagyi (DW) Executive Producer: Melanie von Marschalck (DW) Anant Nath Sharma (IE) Love Matters with Leeza Mangaldas is an initiative by DW, Germany’s international broadcaster. It is produced by DW and The Indian Express. Learn more about DW: https://www.dw.com

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