The Hidden Struggles of New Fathers with Dr. Pierre Azzam

Send us a text In this conversation, Dr. Pierre Azzam discusses the intersection of mental health and professional coaching, particularly focusing on the experiences of fathers. He highlights the stigma surrounding mental health for men and the importance of understanding postpartum depression in fathers. The conversation emphasizes the need for compassionate communication and support for men experiencing mental health challenges, especially during the transition to fatherhood. We tackle the sensitive subject of postpartum depression in men, shattering the misconceptions that it only affects women. Men may manifest this condition through anger, isolation, or even numbness, and we need to increase awareness and support for them. The discussion wraps up by redefining resilience—not as a single trait but as a set of attributes that include courage, agency, and purpose. By modeling these for children and understanding the role of connection in mental health, we strive to promote a healthier, more inclusive approach to emotional well-being for fathers and families alike. Follow BraverMan and Dr. Azzam"s work: https://www.bravermancoaching.com/ Follow him on Instagram: @braver.man Listen to similar podcast episodes:The science of happinessThe power of community for dadsEmpowering dads to express emotionsHow my grandpa taught me resilience  Get your FREE 40-page well-being workbook: https://tremendous-hustler-7333.ck.page/reflectiveparentstarterkit Join our membership, The Reflective Parent Club to learn how to manage your emotions and model this for your child. Use code PODCAST 20 to get 20% off any membership and get 2 FREE WEEKS to try it out https://curiousneuron.com/join-our-club/ Please leave a rating for our podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! Email me at info@curiousneuron.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/curious_neuron/ Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theemotionallyawareparent/ THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS! Get some discounts using the links below Thank you to our main supporters the Tanenbaum Open Science Institute at The Neuro and the McConnell Foundation. BetterHelp is the world’s largest therapy service, and it’s 100% online. Click the link below to get 15% off the first month of therapy http://www.betterhelp.com/curiousneuron