#DadCompass #MensMentalHealth #TeenDepression

This week on The Dad Compass, Dmitry and Patrick take you on a roller-coaster ride through fatherhood—from a stranger’s simple act that prevented a teen’s suicide, to the tough-love tactics we use to keep our kids emotionally healthy…and of course wrap it all up with the grossest “Which fluid would you dispense from your fingertips?” challenge ever.

What You’ll Learn:

Why male suicide prevention starts with small acts of kindness

Warning signs every dad should know—and how to open the hard conversations

Real talk on bullying, social media impact, and teen depression

Proven check-in routines that help you stay connected with your kids

The power of tough love vs. unintended enabling

Heartwarming “fatherhood unscripted” moments—85-mile bike rides, volunteer pride, and academic wins

A laugh-out-loud question to the end: Which five liquids would YOU squirt from your fingers?

00:01 – Intro & Mother’s Day Shoutout
01:37 – Episode Focus: Helping Kids Navigate Mental Health
04:00 – Leadership Story: How a Stranger Saved a Life
07:03 – Hidden Struggles: Bullying & First Signs of Despair
12:47 – Teen Suicide Stats & Social Media’s Role
15:20 – Personal Bullying Battles & Immigrant Experience
20:01 – Spotting Teen Isolation & Starting Check-Ins
24:17 – Pressuring Kids to Speak Up & Switch Friend Groups
27:20 – Tough Love vs. Enabling: When to Step In
32:38 – Handling Tears: Why Kids Cry & How to Respond
35:15 – Kid Moment: “Having a Catch” & Building Confidence
49:32 – Fatherhood Unscripted: Jackson’s 85-Mile Bike Feat
58:03 – Fatherhood Unscripted: Ian’s Volunteer Firefighting Pride
01:02:24 – Logan’s Paper Recommended for Publication
01:04:19 – Weekly Question: The Ultimate Finger-Fluid Challenge


If you’re a dad looking for actionable parenting tips, mental health support, and a community of real-life stories—hit Subscribe, 👍Like, and drop a comment below with your finger-fluid picks!

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

🔖 #MentalHealthAwareness #MensMentalHealth #FatherhoodMatters #DadLife #DepressionSupport #ParentalBurnout #YouAreEnough #TherapyForMen #TheDadCompass #BreakTheStigma #Burnout #SelfCare #EmotionalSuppression

Join us this week on The Dad Compass Podcast for a wild, unscripted ride through fatherhood, discipline debates, mother vs father parenting moments, and the craziest news stories you've ever heard.

🤣 From a rogue woodpecker vandalizing cars during mating season, to karaoke microphones giving out herpes (yes, seriously), to a Florida man offering vodka spritzers to cops mid-chase — we cover it all while reflecting on real fatherhood wins and fails.

💬 We also tackle a deep listener question: When do kids need mom vs when do they need dad? Expect raw honesty, relatable dad struggles, and unfiltered humor as we discuss discipline, emotional support, and life lessons we’re still figuring out.

🎯 Topics include:

• Why kids act differently with moms vs dads
• Teaching kids to lose gracefully (without losing your mind)
• Who's really doing the "heavy lifting" in parenting?
• Bucket list dreams: crossing Russia & NFL stadium tours

🔥 New Segment: Weird Sh*t Weekly — where the most ridiculous, hilarious news takes center stage!

🎧 Listen, laugh, and leave your hot takes in the comments:🟡 How do YOU handle mom vs dad moments?🟡 What's #1 on your bucket list?🟡 Team Dad or Team Mom when it comes to discipline?

📣 Don't forget to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE for more raw, hilarious, and heartfelt dad conversations.

🎙️ Listen on Spotify: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/3QcOmPqj4coSwoUvxQ4sEr?si=_0bEjCLORFm0MwVyTvEj9Q⁠🎙️ Full episodes on Buzzsprout: ⁠https://thedadcompasspodcast.buzzsprout.com⁠

#DadCompassPodcast #ParentingPodcast #FatherhoodJourney #PodcastClip #DadLifeUnfiltered

⏰ Chapter Markers (Timestamps):

00:00 - Comedic Butchered Intro and Technical Failures01:30 - Weird Sh*t Weekly: Woodpecker Destroys Cars04:05 - Karaoke Herpes: Microphone Mayhem07:00 - Vodka Spritzer Offered to Police During Car Chase08:30 - BONUS: 100,000 Eggs Stolen & Car Theft Stupidity10:00 - Fatherhood Unscripted Moments: Game Night Lessons16:00 - Teaching Kids to Lose and Win Gracefully20:00 - Parenting Roles: Who Does What — Mom vs Dad30:00 - Emotional Support vs Discipline: Breaking it Down38:00 - Real Life Discipline: The Cereal Bag Incident45:00 - Homework Battles and the New Math Rant55:00 - Dad Life: Tech Troubles, Car Talks & Emotional Gaps58:00 - Bucket Lists: Racing Across Russia and NFL Dreams1:05:00 - Kid Screams About Dad’s Chinese Girlfriend!? 🤣1:06:30 - Closing Thoughts and Final Call to Action