The TheraDad Podcast
A podcast about fatherhood and men’s mental health from Micah Shapiro, LCSW.
Episodes
Let's explore how fathers shape daughters’ self-esteem, relationships, and emotional health in this deep dive into the father-daughter bond.
In this heartfelt episode, I explore the unique and deeply influential relationship between fathers and daughters. From early childhood through adulthood, a father's presence—or absence—can shape a daughter's sense of self-worth, confidence, boundaries, and even her future relationships. I'll ...
Your nervous system is pretty complex. Let's talk about it.
Need a therapy appointment? Give me a shout at info@shapiropsych.com.
What do meditation, Mediterranean diets, and mowing the lawn have in common? They all start with "M." Also, they all appear in this episode. Find out why.
Need to talk? Schedule a free consultation today at https://www.shapiropsych.com/
In this episode, I wax poetic about the power of using hobbies, creative outlets, and personal relationships to manage depressive symptoms. Here's an example of one kick-ass dad sharing a creative outlet with his infant.
Are you a dude feeling down after becoming a dad? Send me a message. I can help you through it.
Check out my website, too!
Did you know dads get postpartum depression, too? In this episode, I outline Paternal Postpartum Depression (PPPD) and how to treat it.
I also advocate for the passage of HB1806 to regulate the use of AI chatbots in mental health care. If you live in Illinois, here's how to support the bill:
https://www.votervoice.net/NASWIL/Campaigns/124881/Respond?vvsn=BAAAAAJBBCRfeACJzmf7DAA
In this episode I go through the core principles of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), a technique proven to help you detach from difficult feelings, re-center, and do what matters to you. And there's no better time to practice this than when your kid is pissing the crap out of you.
I also discuss why you shouldn't use online therapy platforms like 7 Cups, Better Help, and Headway.
Finally, I encourage you to support a bill ...
What is anger and why is it a problem. Or it is?
In this episode, I define anger and discuss how to deal with it. I also cite a new article that describes how traditional masculine gender expression puts men at a higher risk of cardiovascular disease.
Basically, talking to me could save you a trip to the cardiologist. Just sayin'.
Speaking of talking to me, here's how to do that.
Some guys worry about whether they're cut out for fatherhood. This is why.
Does that describe you? Visit my website and schedule a free, 15-minute consultation today.
Questions? Comments? Send me an e-mail at info@shapiropsych.com.
An introduction to attachment styles and self-esteem and why they're important for child development.
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