About this episode

The episode discusses the evolving nature of fatherhood, mental health challenges faced by fathers, and the emotional engagement required in modern parenting.

Kevin Maguire, author of The New Fatherhood , about what is shifting inside modern fatherhood and why so many men are trying to parent differently than they were parented themselves. Did you know that dads can experience postpartum depression too? We talk about the move from "protect, provide, preside" to something more emotionally present and engaged, and what it actually takes to stay connected when things feel overwhelming. We explore anger and emotional regulation, the challenge many fathers experience around vulnerability and play, and the identity shift that happens when a man becomes a parent. OTHER EPISODES YOU MAY LIKE Reactivity, Fatherhood, and the Balancing Act of Ambition and Presence How To Be a Feminist Dad 3 Secrets To Thriving as a Single Dad with Justan Mitchell Inner Work for Fathers with Charles C. Daniels Jr., PhD LINKS AND RESOURCES Support the podcast by making a donation (suggested amount $15) 732-763-2576 call to leave a voicemail. info@authenticparenting.com Send audio messages using Speakpipe. Join the Authentic Parenting Community on Facebook. Work w/Anna. Listeners get 10% off her services. Podcast Production by Aminur

People in this episode

Host: Anna Seewald

Guest: Kevin Maguire

Topics covered

• modern fatherhood
• mental health
• masculinity
• emotional presence
• vulnerability
• parenting

Keywords

• fatherhood
• postpartum depression
• emotional regulation
• vulnerability
• parenting identity
• masculinity

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: The New Fatherhood

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