EPISODE · Apr 15, 2026 · 35 MIN
Fatherhood Unfiltered: Identity, Mental Health & Real Experiences
from Just This · host Amanda Scharpf
We talk so much about the transformation into motherhood… but what about the transition into fatherhood?Today we dive into an honest and deeply human conversation directly from DADS as they share what it actually feels like to step into the role of being a father. From identity shifts, to navigating relationships, and lifestyle changes - this episode opens the door to a perspective of postpartum that is often left unspoken about.Because the birth of a child doesn’t just change the mother, it change the whole family and the dynamic that existed before. This conversation is an invitation to better understand, support, and communicate with fathers in order to support families as a whole so that both partners feel seen in the becoming.01:15 When Fatherhood Feels Real05:21 Dad Postpartum Struggles08:03 Coping Tools And Self Care13:11 Sex And Body Changes21:26 Fatherhood Changes Priorities24:39 Advice For New Dads28:30 Biggest ChallengesHave questions? Any other topics you want us to chat about? Leave us a voicemail here: https://www.speakpipe.com/JustThisWe are excited to share more episodes with you on topics that light us up and that YOU want us to talk about. Join in on the convo and tell us what you are loving or wanting more of at www.justthis.site.If you enjoyed this episode and found value in it, we would be incredibly grateful if you could take a moment to leave us a review. ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐Know someone who could benefit from this podcast or episode? Sharing is caring AND it also helps others discover our show. 🫶
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We talk so much about the transformation into motherhood… but what about the transition into fatherhood?Today we dive into an honest and deeply human conversation directly from DADS as they share what it actually feels like to step into the role of being a father. From identity shifts, to navigating relationships, and lifestyle changes - this episode opens the door to a perspective of postpartum that is often left unspoken about.Because the birth of a child doesn’t just change the mother, it change the whole family and the dynamic that existed before. This conversation is an invitation to better understand, support, and communicate with fathers in order to support families as a whole so that both partners feel seen in the becoming.01:15 When Fatherhood Feels Real05:21 Dad Postpartum Struggles08:03 Coping Tools And Self Care13:11 Sex And Body Changes21:26 Fatherhood Changes Priorities24:39 Advice For New Dads28:30 Biggest ChallengesHave questions? Any other topics you want us to chat about? Leave us a voicemail here: https://www.speakpipe.com/JustThisWe are excited to share more episodes with you on topics that light us up and that YOU want us to talk about. Join in on the convo and tell us what you are loving or wanting more of at www.justthis.site.If you enjoyed this episode and found value in it, we would be incredibly grateful if you could take a moment to leave us a review. ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐Know someone who could benefit from this podcast or episode? Sharing is caring AND it also helps others discover our show. 🫶
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