#208 | Want Stress-Free Mornings? Learn the Daily School Run Secrets! - Parenting, Marriage & Mental Health Support For Dads

Dad Mind Matters: Parenting, Marriage & Mental Health For Men

Have you ever had one of those chaotic school mornings where nothing goes right, and by the time the kids are dropped off, you feel completely defeated?

In this episode of Dad Mind Matters, James shares his hilariously stressful school run that spiralled into chaos—complete with burnt croissants, missing trousers, and parking disasters.

As a parent, you’ve probably had mornings like this, where everything seems to go wrong, and you're left wondering if you’re doing okay. If so, this story is for you.

In this episode, you will:

1) Discover how to handle the overwhelming stress of a disastrous school morning with humour and grace.

2) Learn important lessons about parenting under pressure, and how to give yourself some slack.

3) Gain practical strategies to bounce back after tough moments with your kids—and repair those emotional wounds.

Tune in to hear James’ school run meltdown and how he turned it into a teachable moment—you might just find some comfort (and laughs) for your next hectic morning!

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About Me

Hello, I'm James & not long ago, I was a very anxious and somewhat overwhelmed husband & dad.

After about 12 years of setbacks & enough coffee to sink a ship, I'm a much happier dad. As previously mentioned, I want to try & help other dads be the best they can without losing their mental health.

Mental health battles are something I am all too familiar with.

In 2010, my GP suggested I do a 12-week CBT course with the NHS. During this course, I was diagnosed as having Pure OCD, which explained a lot.

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Dear "close dad mate"

I've just started listening to a podcast on apple podcasts for dads, which I think you might like.

It covers dad friendly topics like men's mental health, parenting, marriage, and the importance of mental health awareness and emotional intelligence for improving men's mental health.

The episodes are every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. They're not too long, have the occasional dad joke, one liner and parody song. The host struggles with his own mental health so seems keen to want to helps others in a similar position.