The Parenthood Initiation: This Is How We’ve Grown with Jason Seeman

What if parenthood isn't something to survive, but an invitation to grow into the person you're meant to become?In this first episode of Growing Together, I sit down with Jason Seeman, founder of Raising Fathers, for an honest conversation about the unseen initiations of parenthood. We share the pivotal moments when we each realised we needed to grow—and how our children became our greatest teachers.Jason opens up about standing in front of a bathroom mirror 30 hours into his first child's labor, spiralling internally while his partner needed him to be a pillar in the storm. I share about the moment I realized I couldn't be both the hurt little child and a mom at the same time, and the choice I had to make.This is a conversation about surrender, self-love, and what it means to grow together with our children.In this episode:The moment Jason realized he needed to grow as a father (and why it happened later than he'd recommend)Why seeking control during birth is often a sign we're seeking comfort, and what our partners really need from usHow children shine a mirror to all the places we still need to love and heal ourselvesThe challenge of letting go of goal-driven identity in postpartum (from 60-second handstands to 3am wake-ups)Why you can't have a to-do list with kids (and what that teaches us about presence)How to integrate your old self with your new identity as a parent (without thinking it's gone forever)What it means to be a good leader for your children by first doing the inner work yourselfThis episode is for you if you're navigating the transition to parenthood and want to approach it consciously, as a rite of passage, not just a life change.About your hosts:Jason Seeman is a fatherhood guide, educator, and facilitator with over a decade of experience creating and facilitating education programs that have impacted over one million people globally.Raising Fathers is raising a new generation of grounded, connected, and present fathers. Follow @raising_fathers on instagram hereHead to the websiteApply for the True North Fatherhood Prep programMandy Cai is a Motherhood Coach supporting intentional women to navigate their start to motherhood with clarity, heart and presence.After spending close to a decade helping brands find their identity, communicate their meaning and translate their intention into action - Mandy now uses those skills to help new Mothers learn to trust themselves, nurture their children and thrive as a Mother.⁠Book your 'Clarity' Coaching Session⁠⁠Download the free “Powerful Questions for Birth & Motherhood” PDF⁠⁠Connect with her on Linkedin