Dad's Mental Health – Détails, épisodes et analyse

Welcome to the newly rebranded Dad's Mental Health

The podcast for new and seasoned dads navigating the rollercoaster of fatherhood with a smile, a groan-worthy dad joke, and honest conversations about mental health.

In this intro episode, host James (a happily married dad of three living near Brighton) shares why he changed the podcast name from Dad Mind Matters, what you can expect moving forward, and how stories from other dads—along with some cold showers, jujitsu, and questionable songs—have helped him manage anxiety, OCD, and daily stress.

Whether you're wiping bums before breakfast or sneaking chocolate biscuits during nap time, this podcast is your reminder: you’re not alone, and it’s okay to laugh while figuring it all out.

👉 Follow for weekly episodes packed with relatable stories, mental health tips, and a healthy dose of humour.

📩 Want to share your story or join James on a future episode?

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First Time Dad

Have you ever felt like your friendships are fading, and you're not sure how to rebuild meaningful connections?

What if the key to better mental and physical health was as simple as rolling on the mats?

In today’s episode, we explore Richard Reeves’ thought-provoking video, The Friendship Recession, and uncover why friendships are more essential than ever—especially for parents.

The modern lifestyle, with remote work and parenting responsibilities, makes it harder to maintain deep friendships, but there’s a way to break the cycle. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) could be the ultimate solution, providing both a social outlet and a mental health boost.

1. Discover the four types of friendships and why they play a crucial role in your well-being.
2. Learn how BJJ offers an ideal environment to form lasting, supportive friendships while improving your physical health.
3. Understand why prioritizing friendships can lead to unexpected benefits, from career opportunities to better mental resilience.

Hit play now to find out why BJJ might be the most powerful tool for building friendships and improving your mental health—and why there’s never been a better time to start!

Have you ever wondered what the biggest sources of conflict are in marriage?

Whether you're newlyweds or decades in, some arguments seem to come up over and over again.

But which ones top the list?

Relationships can be tough, and every couple faces their fair share of disagreements.

From trust issues to household chores, knowing the common triggers can help you navigate them more effectively.

In this episode, we break down the top 10 things that AI says married couples argue about the most—so you can be prepared, avoid unnecessary conflict, and build a stronger relationship.

By tuning in, you’ll discover:

✔️ The most common arguments couples have and how to handle them.

✔️ Practical tips to improve communication, manage finances, and divide responsibilities fairly.

✔️ Expert insights on trust, intimacy, and maintaining a healthy partnership over time.

Hit play now to uncover the key challenges couples face and get expert-backed advice on keeping your relationship strong and thriving! 🎧✨

CAN YOU HELP THE PODCAST?

If you have a story you'd like to tell about living with a mental illness or about how you escaped the rate race that you'd like to share with my podcast listeners, please book a chat via

this link.

Dear Podcast Listener, Thank you for your support. This podcast aims to support dads all over the world, especially those struggling with their mental health.

This podcast is my hobby, but I'd like it to become much more than that one day. For that to happen, I need the support of either one very wealthy angel investor or a few thousand, possibly slightly less wealthy (but no less generous) angel investors.

To develop the podcast and hopefully support more dads, I need some help. With that in mind, if you enjoyed this episode and want to help me with what I'm trying to do,

here is the link where you can leave a tip.

ALL tips, regardless of size, are hugely appreciated, and as a thank you, anyone who leaves a tip will be entitled to a voice note message from me on their next birthday.

Just contact me via the website

Thanks again for your support, and take care of yourself

James

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ABOUT ME

Hello, I'm James & not long ago, I was a very anxious and somewhat overwhelmed husband & dad.

After about a decade of setbacks & enough coffee to sink a ship, I’m a much happier dad.

As previously mentioned, I want to try & help other dads be the best they can without losing their mental health.

Mental health battles are something I am all too familiar with.

In 2010, my GP suggested I do a 12-week CBT course with the NHS. During this course, I was diagnosed as having Pure OCD, which explained a lot.

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For your free digital copy of my book One Dad & His Dog

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Have you ever wondered why the things you want most in life seem just out of reach?

What if the secret to achieving them lies not in wanting more, but in simplifying your approach?

In this episode, we sits down with CEO and dad Dane Johnson to explore the true power of manifestation and how it can transform both mental health and daily life.

From overcoming doubt to leveraging your deepest desires as fuel, this conversation breaks down the concept in ways that make it both practical and achievable.

Listeners will gain:

1. Insight into the surprising role of desire over desperation in reaching goals.
2. Practical techniques for harnessing momentum in personal growth and health.
3. A roadmap for maintaining self-belief, resilience, and clarity—even in tough times.

Press play to discover how the right mindset, a simplified approach, and small daily actions can lead you closer to the life you envision!

More From Dad Mind Matters

If you have a story you'd like to tell about living with a mental illness or about how you escaped the rate race that you'd like to share with my podcast listeners, please book a chat via

this link.

CAN YOU HELP THE PODCAST?

Dear Podcast Listener, thank you, I appreciate your support. This podcast aims to support dads all over the world, especially those struggling with their mental health.

This podcast is my hobby, but I'd like it to become much more than that one day. For that to happen, I need the support of either one very wealthy angel investor or a few thousand, possibly slightly less wealthy (but no less generous) angel investors.

To develop the podcast and hopefully support more dads, I need some help. With that in mind, if you enjoyed this episode and want to help me with what I'm trying to do,

here is the link where you can leave a tip.

ALL tips, regardless of size, are hugely appreciated, and as a thank you, anyone who leaves a tip will be entitled to a voice note message from me on their next birthday.

Just contact me via the website

Thanks again for your support, and take care of yourself

James

To sign up for my FREE monthly newsletter - CLICK HERE

ABOUT ME

Hello, I'm James & not long ago, I was a very anxious and somewhat overwhelmed husband & dad.

After about a decade of setbacks & enough coffee to sink a ship, I’m a much happier dad.

As previously mentioned, I want to try & help other dads be the best they can without losing their mental health.

Mental health battles are something I am all too familiar with.

In 2010, my GP suggested I do a 12-week CBT course with the NHS. During this course, I was diagnosed as having Pure OCD, which explained a lot.

To Buy My Audiobook, First Time Dad, Click this link

FREE & "HOPEFULLY" USEFUL RESOURCES

For your free digital copy of my book One Dad & His Dog

Please click this link

Again to be double awesome & leave a review on Amazon

Feeling like everything’s falling apart right before you hit a breakthrough?

What if your toughest moments are a sign that success is just around the corner?

In this episode, James and his guest dive deep into the journey of entrepreneurship, especially the struggles that often come before success.

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, uncertain, or lonely in your business venture, this conversation will resonate with you.

They discuss how to push through breakdowns, the power of collaboration, and how connecting with like-minded people can accelerate your growth.

In this episode, you will:

1) Learn how to turn moments of breakdown into powerful breakthroughs that drive your next level of success.

2) Find out how collaborating with others can make your entrepreneurial journey less lonely and more impactful.

3) Discover why even small networking opportunities can create a massive ripple effect in your business.

Don’t miss this episode—press play now and get the motivation you need to keep pushing through to your breakthrough!

More From Dad Mind Matters

If you have a story you'd like to tell about living with a mental illness or about how you escaped the race race that you'd like to share with my podcast listeners, please book a chat via

this link.

CAN YOU HELP THE PODCAST?

Dear Podcast Listener, thank you, I appreciate your support. This podcast aims to support dads all over the world, especially those struggling with their mental health.

This podcast is my hobby, but I'd like it to become much more than that one day. For that to happen, I need the support of either one very wealthy angel investor or a few thousand, possibly slightly less wealthy (but no less generous) angel investors.

To develop the podcast and hopefully support more dads, I need some help. With that in mind, if you enjoyed this episode and want to help me with what I'm trying to do,

here is the link where you can leave a tip.

ALL tips, regardless of size, are hugely appreciated, and as a thank you, anyone who leaves a tip will be entitled to a voice note message from me on their next birthday.

Just contact me via the website

Thanks again for your support, and take care of yourself

James

To sign up for my FREE monthly newsletter - CLICK HERE

ABOUT ME

Hello, I'm James & not long ago, I was a very anxious and somewhat overwhelmed husband & dad.

After about a decade of setbacks & enough coffee to sink a ship, I’m a much happier dad.

As previously mentioned, I want to try & help other dads be the best they can without losing their mental health.

Mental health battles are something I am all too familiar with.

In 2010, my GP suggested I do a 12-week CBT course with the NHS. During this course, I was diagnosed as having Pure OCD, which explained a lot.

To Buy My Audiobook, First Time Dad, Click this link

USEFUL RESOURCES

For your free digital copy of my book One Dad & His Dog

Please click this link

Again to be double awesome & leave a

Are you struggling to find the balance between staying fit, eating right, and managing your overall health, especially as you age?

In this episode, we dive deep into how health challenges, particularly around nutrition, hormones, and fitness, can hold you back.

Whether you’re trying to lose weight, improve your energy levels, or prevent injuries, this conversation is packed with actionable tips to help you achieve those goals.

In this episode, you will:

1. Learn the power of intermittent fasting and how it can transform your relationship with food without feeling deprived.
2. Discover why protein is crucial for maintaining a healthy lifestyle—whether you want to lose weight, bulk up, or just feel better.
3. Understand how preplanning meals and managing caloric intake can drastically simplify your daily life and improve your long-term health outcomes.

Ready to take control of your health and make lasting changes?

Hit play and learn the practical strategies that can help you achieve the results you've been aiming for!

Wanna Help?

If you want to help me develop this podcast please let a friend know about it. I hear you, no one has any spare time so here's an email template you could use.

Thanks in advance

James

Dear "close dad mate"

I've just started listening to a podcast on apple podcasts for dads, which I think you might like.

It covers dad friendly topics like men's mental health, parenting, marriage, and the importance of mental health awareness and emotional intelligence for improving men's mental health.

The episodes are every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. They're not too long, have the occasional dad joke, one liner and parody song. The host struggles with his own mental health so seems keen to want to helps others in a similar position.

Have you ever wondered if you could find strength in discomfort, or if life’s challenges could become your stepping stones?

This episode explores the power of resilience, showing how embracing discomfort and hardship can unlock profound personal growth.

With insights drawn from the host's own intense journey—one that led from hiding illness in a high-profile career to transforming pain into purpose—you’ll discover how belief and persistence can change everything.

In this episode, you will:

1. Discover the importance of pushing through discomfort to reveal untapped personal strength and resilience.
2. Learn the role of belief in manifesting opportunities and overcoming limiting self-doubt.
3. Get inspired by a unique story of turning hardship into a fulfilling career, helping others heal and thrive.

Tune in now to uncover how you, too, can turn life’s setbacks into your most valuable assets.

More From Dad Mind Matters

If you have a story you'd like to tell about living with a mental illness or about how you escaped the rate race that you'd like to share with my podcast listeners, please book a chat via

this link.

CAN YOU HELP THE PODCAST?

Dear Podcast Listener, thank you, I appreciate your support. This podcast aims to support dads all over the world, especially those struggling with their mental health.

This podcast is my hobby, but I'd like it to become much more than that one day. For that to happen, I need the support of either one very wealthy angel investor or a few thousand, possibly slightly less wealthy (but no less generous) angel investors.

To develop the podcast and hopefully support more dads, I need some help. With that in mind, if you enjoyed this episode and want to help me with what I'm trying to do,

here is the link where you can leave a tip.

ALL tips, regardless of size, are hugely appreciated, and as a thank you, anyone who leaves a tip will be entitled to a voice note message from me on their next birthday.

Just contact me via the website

Thanks again for your support, and take care of yourself

James

To sign up for my FREE monthly newsletter - CLICK HERE

ABOUT ME

Hello, I'm James & not long ago, I was a very anxious and somewhat overwhelmed husband & dad.

After about a decade of setbacks & enough coffee to sink a ship, I’m a much happier dad.

As previously mentioned, I want to try & help other dads be the best they can without losing their mental health.

Mental health battles are something I am all too familiar with.

In 2010, my GP suggested I do a 12-week CBT course with the NHS. During this course, I was diagnosed as having Pure OCD, which explained a lot.

To Buy My Audiobook, First Time Dad, Click this link

FREE & "HOPEFULLY" USEFUL RESOURCES

For your free digital copy of my book One Dad & His Dog

Please click this link

Again to be double awesome & leave a review on Amazon

Please click this...

Book in a free 1-1

Have you ever wondered if your declining energy, poor sleep, or lack of drive could be more than just stress?

Could it be a sign of something deeper like hormone imbalances affecting your overall well-being?

In today’s episode, we’re diving deep into an issue affecting many men: how hormonal imbalances, particularly low testosterone, are causing fatigue, low libido, and mental health struggles.

If you’ve been looking for ways to regain your vitality, improve your physical and mental health, and even get off antidepressants, this discussion with Bloke CEO Joshua Whelan may have the answers you've been seeking.

In this episode, you will:

1. Learn how simple blood tests can reveal the key to improving your energy, mood, and sex drive.
2. Discover natural, targeted solutions to optimize your hormones and health without relying on medications.
3. Gain insights on how to live longer and healthier for your children by maintaining optimal mental and physical fitness well into your later years.

Take control of your health today—click play and find out how understanding your hormones could be the first step to transforming your life!

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Wanna Help?

If you want to help me develop this podcast please let a friend know about it. I hear you, no one has any spare time so here's an email template you could use.

Thanks in advance

James

Dear "close dad mate"

I've just started listening to a podcast on apple podcasts for dads, which I think you might like.

It covers dad friendly topics like men's mental health, parenting, marriage, and the importance of mental health awareness and emotional intelligence for improving men's mental health.

The episodes are every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. They're not too long, have the occasional dad joke, one liner and parody song. The host struggles with his own mental health so seems keen to want to helps others in a similar position.

Have you ever found yourself at a loss when your daughter asks you questions about her interests or aspirations?

In today's podcast episode, we're diving into essential tips for dads of daughters, helping you navigate the unique challenges and opportunities that come with fathering girls.

As a father of three, including a daughter, I understand the importance of actively engaging with your daughter's life.

Research shows that involved dads significantly contribute to their daughters' intellectual development, confidence, and overall well-being.

In this episode, we'll explore practical tips to foster a strong and positive relationship with your daughter, empowering her to thrive academically, emotionally, and socially.

1. Discover the power of active listening and learn how praising your daughter's intellect and personality can positively impact her self-esteem and academic success.
2. Explore ways to respect and celebrate your daughter's uniqueness in the era of social media, encouraging a healthy self-image and a positive relationship with her body.
3. Gain insights into the importance of praising your daughter's ability to overcome obstacles and supporting her journey toward independence and resilience.

Ready to strengthen your bond with your daughter and contribute to her success?

Click play now to uncover these seven invaluable tips for dads with daughters. Your involvement today will shape her future tomorrow.

Book in a free 1-1

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For your free digital copy of my book First Time Dad

Please click this link.

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For your free digital copy of my book One Dad & His Dog

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If you're a content creator looking to try some state of the art production & editing software you really need to check out Descript.

Descript has made my life so so much easier. It's AI clever ness makes everything so much quicker which leaves me more time to make up some genuinely terrible Ukulele songs.

Click here to check out Descript

Looking for a new hosting platform with amazing analytics?

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Wanna Help?

If you want to help me develop this podcast please let a friend know about it. I hear you, no one has any spare time so here's an email template you could use.

Thanks in advance

James

Dear "close dad mate"

I've just started listening to a podcast on apple podcasts for dads, which I think you might like.

It covers dad friendly topics like men's mental health, parenting, marriage, and the importance of mental health awareness and emotional intelligence for improving men's mental health.

The episodes are every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. They're not too long, have the occasional dad joke, one liner and parody...

Are you holding back from pursuing your dreams because of fear, self-doubt, or external pressures?

What if the key to your success is the very thing you’ve been avoiding?

In this episode, James and his guest share their personal journeys through entrepreneurship and life, highlighting the powerful lessons learned along the way.

They discuss overcoming the fear of judgment, the pressure of societal expectations, and finding inspiration to push forward.

This conversation is for anyone seeking the courage to chase their passion—whether you're starting late in life, worried about failure, or struggling to find your support system.

In this episode, you will:

1) Discover how life experience in your 40s and 50s can give you an edge in business and personal growth.

2) Learn how to overcome the fear of judgment and rejection when pursuing your dreams.

3) Find out why creating a strong support system of like-minded people is essential for success.

Tune in now and get the inspiration you need to overcome your fears and start living the life you've always wanted!

CAN YOU HELP THE PODCAST?

If you have a story you'd like to tell about living with a mental illness or about how you escaped the rate race that you'd like to share with my podcast listeners, please book a chat via

this link.

Dear Podcast Listener, Thank you for your support. This podcast aims to support dads all over the world, especially those struggling with their mental health.

This podcast is my hobby, but I'd like it to become much more than that one day. For that to happen, I need the support of either one very wealthy angel investor or a few thousand, possibly slightly less wealthy (but no less generous) angel investors.

To develop the podcast and hopefully support more dads, I need some help. With that in mind, if you enjoyed this episode and want to help me with what I'm trying to do,

here is the link where you can leave a tip.

ALL tips, regardless of size, are hugely appreciated, and as a thank you, anyone who leaves a tip will be entitled to a voice note message from me on their next birthday.

Just contact me via the website

Thanks again for your support, and take care of yourself

James

To sign up for my FREE monthly newsletter - CLICK HERE

ABOUT ME

Hello, I'm James & not long ago, I was a very anxious and somewhat overwhelmed husband & dad.

After about a decade of setbacks & enough coffee to sink a ship, I’m a much happier dad.

As previously mentioned, I want to try & help other dads be the best they can without losing their mental health.

Mental health battles are something I am all too familiar with.

In 2010, my GP suggested I do a 12-week CBT course with the NHS. During this course, I was diagnosed as having Pure OCD, which explained a lot.

To Buy My Audiobook, First Time Dad, Click this link

USEFUL RESOURCES

For your free digital copy of my book One Dad & His Dog

Please click this link

Again to be double awesome & leave a review on...