Hey Anxiety Fam, Dr. Russ here! This week's episode is for all the amazing dads out there. We're tackling a big one: emotional well-being in fatherhood.

Joining me is Ian Abbott, a single dad on a mission to help dads embrace their feelings. We'll chat about the challenges men face, how it impacts kids, and (bonus!) how to break free from those "tough guy" stereotypes.

This episode is your invitation to prioritize your emotional health for a stronger, happier family.

Thank you for listening and you can find me on IG: @theanxietymd if you have any questions.

PS. If you would like to join the MBRX family of 3600+ anxiety WARRIORS who are shifting from coping with their anxiety to actually HEALING it, click the link below: https://www.theanxietymd.com/MBRX

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TIMESTAMPS

Challenges of Fatherhood (00:00:54)

Emotional Literacy and Parenting (00:02:23)

Personal Journey to Fatherhood Compass (00:02:57)

Impact of Emotional Illiteracy (00:05:18)

The Importance of Learning Parenting (00:09:43)

Men's Emotional Literacy and Parenting (00:11:55)

Parenting Challenges and Gender Differences (00:15:52)

Impact of Emotional Literacy on Parenting (00:16:56)

Unconscious Gender Norms (00:18:26)

Crying and Emotional Support (00:18:45)

Overcoming Stigma and Finding Support (00:19:44)

Positive Changes in Fatherhood (00:21:15)

Parenting Dynamics and Emotional Shifts (00:22:24)

Emotional Regulation and Parenting (00:24:27)

Common Challenges and Anger Management (00:25:24)

Self-Care and Seeking Support (00:27:59)

Repairing Relationships After Outbursts (00:28:53)

Emotional Awareness and Somatic Experience (00:31:51)

Understanding Children's Behavior (00:33:33)

Emotional Separation and Early Emotional Intelligence (00:36:08)

Processing Emotions (00:36:24)

Parenting Perspective (00:37:08)

Coping Strategies (00:37:40)

Good-Enough Parenting (00:40:14)

Repairing Relationships (00:41:11)

Conflict and Intimacy (00:42:09)

Embracing Big Feelings (00:43:00)

Societal Expectations (00:44:47)

Supportive Environments (00:50:13)

Conscious Parenting (00:53:46)

Course Information (00:54:16)

The dad freak out (00:54:39)

Confidence in parenting (00:55:32)