Ep 3 | Redefining Fatherhood: Andrew's Journey with ADHD, Parenting, and Personal Growth

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Welcome to Episode Three of Touched Out: A Mental Health Podcast for Parents!

In this heartfelt episode, we meet Andrew from Atlanta, Georgia, who opens up about his journey through fatherhood, ADHD, and societal expectations. Andrew’s story is a testament to resilience and redefining traditional roles, balancing side hustles like freelancing and writing with aspirations to join the fire service.

Join us as Andrew shares his personal experiences with:

Redefining Fatherhood: Insights into Andrew's life as a stay-at-home dad and the rewards and challenges of managing family responsibilities while pursuing personal goals.

Living with ADHD and Autism: The unique hurdles of parenting with ADHD and autism, and how these conditions shape Andrew's role as the primary caregiver.

Overcoming Corporate Burnout: Andrew's transition from unfulfilling corporate jobs to becoming a stay-at-home dad, and the emotional and practical challenges he faced along the way.

Coping with Mental Health Struggles: Practical advice on managing untreated ADHD, the importance of self-care, and navigating mental health in a parenting context.

Exploring Religion and Parenting: Andrew's reflections on raising children with the freedom to explore their own beliefs and fostering curiosity.

Trigger Warning: This episode includes discussions on mental health struggles and societal pressures. Listener discretion is advised.

Andrew also opens up about his personal journey of self-discovery and the importance of self-compassion in parenting. His story provides a relatable perspective on balancing personal needs with family responsibilities, shedding light on the mental health challenges many parents face.

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Chapters

1. Stay-at-Home Father Mental Health Struggles (00:00:00)

2. Learning to Manage ADHD (00:12:57)

3. Navigating Parenting With ADHD and Autism (00:23:28)

4. Navigating Self-Care and Therapy Journeys (00:32:26)

5. Parenting, Religion, and Curiosity (00:44:16)

6. Late Night Gratitude and Farewell (00:51:54)