Dad Mind Matters: Parenting, Marriage & Mental Health For Men

Hello, I'm James Macdonald and a decade ago, I was stressed and overwhelmed at my role as a husband and (exhausted) father of 3, not really knowing how to be the best man I could be.Many years, pitfalls and enough flat whites to sink a battleship later, I’m a lot happier and confident and on a mission to help other dads be the best family man they can be without losing their minds.Dad's Mental Health is for all dads who sometimes feel overwhelmed at their responsibility and feel like their mental health may be on a slow and silent decline. For the men who always feel like they’re in the doghouse but don’t know why. Here you’ll learn effective and actionable ways to deal with things such as toddler tantrums, passive aggressive partners and hopefully getting more happiness and laughter into your life. You are not alone in how you are feeling, and in Dad's Mental Health you will find a much-needed place where hopefully you’ll realise that you're doing much better than anyone, including you, is giving you credit for.With new advice and stories every week you can learn to safely navigate family life AND have a laugh, all in the time it takes you to walk to the shop on your completely made mission to get milk.If you’re ready to be the happier, more confident family man you know you can be, scroll up and click ‘FOLLOW’.

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  • brian.sachetta
    Amazing resource for dads
    This podcast is doing incredible work in breaking the stigma around men’s mental health. The conversations are raw, honest, and full of valuable insights for fathers who are navigating the challenges of parenting, marriage, and emotional well-being. Too often, men—especially dads—are expected to just "push through" their struggles, but this podcast provides a space where real conversations happen and real solutions are shared. It’s a refreshing and much-needed resource for any father looking to prioritize his mental health while being the best parent and partner he can be. Whether you're a dad yourself or just someone who wants to better understand men's mental health, this show is worth your time. Highly recommend!
  • leftrightleftcode
    Modern Dad Life
    Absolutely love this podcast. It's real, relatable, and honestly refreshing to hear someone talk so openly about the challenges of being a dad, husband, and everything in-between. The episodes feel like a chat with a good friend who just gets it. Definitely worth a listen for any dad (or parent) who feels like they're just trying to keep their head above water!
  • JasonK1121
    So informative!
    So great to hear a dad’s perspective within the parenting world!
  • Simonwparsons
    This podcast has my name all over it!
    So glad to find this fun podcast for dads. I got a late start as a dad so most of my friends have kids in their teens. I feel a sense of community when I listen to this and not just doing this all on my own. Excited to have this on my weekly playlist!
  • J.R. Roper
    Great Dad Podcast
    As a father of 3 myself, I really appreciate this podcast and its message. Thank you for producing this and for all the great wisdom and reminders.
  • alextheviking
    10/10 podcast
    I love this show. I have been married for three going on 4 years and we are navigating toddlerhood. Love this intro, this podcast is easily consumable. Releases often and super relatable. 100% recommending this to all my friends.
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