The Mental Health Struggles Dads Never Talk About
From DadSense with Subhasis Mishra by Subhasis Mishra
May 29, 2026 · 44 min
About this episode
Subhasis Mishra discusses the silent emotional struggles many fathers face, including mental health challenges and the pressures of new fatherhood.
In this deeply personal solo episode of Dadsense, Subhasis opens up about the silent emotional struggles many men go through — becoming a new dad, feeling overwhelmed, losing control internally while appearing successful externally, grief, ADHD, therapy, stress, and the pressure men feel to always “hold it together.” From sitting alone in a Disney cafeteria dreading going home as a new father, to waking up in panic before meetings, to losing both parents and learning how grief changes shape over time — this is an honest conversation about the realities men often hide. This episode explores: • New fatherhood and mental health • Why men struggle silently • Therapy and emotional stigma in India • ADHD and emotional wellbeing • Grief, loss, and healing • Meditation, presence, and mental balance • Why vulnerability creates connection If you’re a father, husband, professional, or simply someone trying to keep life together while struggling internally — this conversation is for you. You are not alone. #MentalHealthAwareness #MensMentalHealth #Fatherhood #Dadsense #ADHD #MentalHealth #NewDad #Therapy #Grief #Meditation #Parenting
People in this episode
Host: Subhasis Mishra
Topics covered
- mental health
- fatherhood
- ADHD
- grief
- therapy
- emotional wellbeing
- vulnerability
Keywords
- mental health awareness
- men's mental health
- new dad
- therapy
- grief
- meditation
- parenting
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Disney, India
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