Sacred Masculinity; How to Support New Dads With Mindful Intentions

Show Notes:Beginning – 8:00Introductions. The challenges of parenthood.8:00 – 12:30Who do men have to look up to as good fatherly role models? Toxic masculinity vs sacred masculinity.12:30 – 20:05Dad tips. Miscarriage is briefly discussed. The cultural conveyor belt and how medical staff can be de-synthesized to the sensitive nature of birth. Fear tactics and outdated practices. Being your own advocate.20:05 – 38:45Dude-zone, Dad-zone, Dud-zone: David’s best tips for new dads. The dad instinct. We’ve spent centuries dis-inviting dads from the birth space and child rearing which leaves then currently lost and unsure. So it’s unfair for us to expect them to automatically know what to do.Men connect and bond through play.The struggles men encounter with making prenatal appointments.38:45 – 54:45The common roll of men as the protector in the birth setting and how that can be unfair as well. Hiring a birth team you can trust and who understand and agree with your wishes can take the pressure off of dad during the main event.54:45 – EndFor the new parents!Grab his bookJoin him the 3rd Thursday every month for a live workshopMain websitePodcast