54 | Dad Mode Activated: Mental Health Tools for Fatherhood

Guest: Bradley Brown, MS, LPC-IT – Therapist at Shoreside Therapies
Host: Laurie Groh, MS, LPC – Shoreside Therapies

Description:
In this special Father’s Day episode, Laurie sits down with Shoreside Therapies’ Bradley Brown to talk about the evolving mental health needs of dads. From identity shifts to emotional modeling and burnout, this conversation is packed with honest insights and practical tools. Whether you're a dad, partner, or someone supporting one, you'll leave with ideas for reflection, connection, and real growth.

What We Cover:

• The invisible load of fatherhood
  
  
• Why “dad guilt” is real—and what to do about it
  
  
• How to model emotional literacy for kids
  
  
• Breaking generational patterns in parenting
  
  
• Navigating loneliness and building male friendship
  
  
• Identity loss and postpartum mental health in men
  

Quick, doable strategies for better mental health today

Resources & Links:
🌊 Shoreside Therapies – Therapy for Men
👨‍⚕️ Meet Bradley Brown
📝 Free Reflective Worksheet for Dads (optional—let me know if you want this!)
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