The Journey from Boy to Man: Real Talk on Fatherhood, Fear & Finding Balance

In this powerful episode of The Onward Shift Podcast, host Vishal Narbheram sits down with therapist Will Hamilton to unpack the emotional, messy, and transformative journey from boyhood to manhood.

From teenage confusion to fatherhood fears, from midlife panic to relationship breakdowns, this is a no-fluff, real-deep dive into what men actually go through but rarely talk about.

They explore the mental load men carry silently:
💬 The pressure to “man up”
💬 The anxiety of becoming a dad
💬 The social silence around men's mental health
💬 The impact of social media and unrealistic expectations
💬 Divorce, midlife crisis and rebuilding identity

If you’re in construction, business or just feeling overwhelmed by the quiet pressure to “have it all figured out,” this one’s for you. This is the episode every man needs to hear and every partner needs to understand.

Because being a man isn’t about pretending you’re fine it’s about figuring out how to actually be okay.

Book a 1 to 1 session with Will here- https://onwardshift.com/counsellors/pick-your-counsellor/will-hamilton-person-centred-counsellor/

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