EP 11 Return of the Dad: Burnout, Therapy & the Mental Load We Carry The Dad Compass Podcast

May the mental health force be with you.

In this special May Mental Health Awareness Month episode of The Dad Compass, we dive into the heavy and the hilarious. From exploring men’s mental health and burnout to a bizarre news segment involving dildos in Hereford, it’s equal parts therapy and comic relief.

We talk depression, therapy, emotional suppression, fatherhood struggles, and the hidden toll of being a man in a world that expects silence. This is for the dads, the dudes, the depressed, and those just trying to keep it together.

Whether you’re new to therapy, stuck in burnout, or just looking for real talk with real laughs — join us.

🎙️ Catch the full podcast on Spotify & Buzzsprout:
🎧 Spotify -
https://open.spotify.com/show/3QcOmPqj4coSwoUvxQ4sEr?si=108f8e6a2f9b4e07

🌐 Buzzsprout
https://thedadcompasspodcast.buzzsprout.com

Timestamps
00:00 Mental Health Awareness Month and Its Importance
03:04 Fatherhood Moments and Bonding Experiences
06:02 The Impact of Prank Calls and Parenting Lessons
08:57 Navigating Challenges in Fatherhood
11:59 The NFL Draft and Family Dynamics
14:47 Weird Shit Weekly: Unusual News Stories
22:23 The Unusual Dildo Purchases of Hereford
26:52 Exploring Mental Health and Fatherhood
27:11 The Struggles of Depression and Addiction
32:22 The Journey to Therapy and Self-Discovery
37:44 Understanding Emotional Suppression
44:26 The Impact of Mental Health on Relationships
56:59 Breaking the Stigma Around Mental Health
01:01:03 The Importance of Seeking Help
01:02:42 The Commitment to Change
01:03:57 The Value of Connection and Memories
01:04:55 Therapeutic Conversations
01:06:50 The Weight of Parental Burnout
01:07:34 The Internal Battle of Self-Acceptance
01:10:52 Navigating Honesty in Relationships
01:15:05 The Art of Bluntness vs. Compassion
01:22:11 Recap and Reflection on Mental Health
01:30:38 Closing Thoughts and Encouragement

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