S1 E36- Scott Mair | Men, Parenting and Mental Health

From Scott's website:Scott Mair, is an expert in paternal mental health and parenting. Navigating the uncharted waters of fatherhood, Scott provides invaluable insights into the often overlooked intersection of paternal mental health and effective parenting. He seamlessly combines professional expertise with a compassionate approach, drawing from his own lived experiences and the evidence base to offer a comprehensive guide for fathers facing the challenges of parenthood and those seeking to support them.At the forefront of change, Scott works at a national and local level, advocating for greater father inclusivity and emphasising the vital role fathers play in family dynamics. His initiatives include the successful establishment of fathers’ support networks, leveraging his military background as an Infantry soldier to create a specialised network for fathers on the frontline. Scott extends his consultancy services to health organisations and the corporate sector.Key Points of the Episode:Busting the myth of men not talking.How he puts a positive spin on his past in the present.HIs time in the military and the adjustment on leaving.How parenthood can be isolating, and solutions he offers.How Family Solutions came about, and what it offers.Understanding the Fathers Journey.Permission to be the "Dad you want to be rather than the Dad society says you "should" be.His work with special educational needs people.How an "unspoken expectation" about Dads may make it harder to engage.Stats: 1 in 9 people are stay at home dads, 16% of solo parents are Dads.Burnout and parental guilt.His work with local authorities and city councils.Different pressures on Mums and Dads in relationships that have split up.How some Dads feel the system is against them.How 15 or 20 minutes of quality time can do a lot - and the thinking outside the box to achieve it.What's next.... and an encouraging message.Reach out - Search "Scott Mair, Fatherhood Solutions" If you enjoyed listening, please leave a review and recommend us to your communities. To find out more about Andrew's work, check out...www.andrewpain.co.ukLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewpain Twitter:https://twitter.com/andrewpain1974 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/andrewpain1974