So, You’re a Dad… Now What? With Zachary Perez

What actually happens when you become a dad — and realise you have absolutely no idea what you’re doing?To kick off Season 3 of The Fathering Project Podcast, Dr James Brown sits down with screenwriter, author and first-time dad Zachary Perez for an honest conversation about the early days of fatherhood: the identity shift, the expectations, the uncertainty, the funny moments and the things no one really prepares you for.Zachary is the author of Becoming Dad, a candid account of his first 100 days as a father, written in real time as he navigated life with a new baby.Together, James and Zachary unpack the gap between the dad you imagine you’ll be and the reality once your baby arrives — and why figuring it out as you go might actually be the point.They talk about:How becoming a dad can change your sense of identityExpectations vs reality in those first few monthsThe pressure dads can feel to know what they’re doingFriendship, loneliness and finding your tribe as a new dadAsking for help — and why dads need support tooTaking what you learnt from your own upbringing while deciding what you want to do differentlyWhy being a good dad isn’t about having all the answersWhether you’re expecting your first child, deep in the newborn haze or a few years down the track, this episode is a reminder that there’s no perfect way to become a dad.You learn. You adapt. You keep showing up.Listen to Season 3 of The Fathering Project Podcast.