The Men's Collective

In this episode of Therapy4Dads, I am joined by Nate (@@dads_dont_babysit).  He reflects on his privilege and how it relates to being a good parent and a man. He emphasizes the importance of using privilege, power, and manliness to do the right thing and stand up for justice. He discusses how harsh parenting can negatively affect children's emotional growth and shares advice on validating the...

In EPISODE 58 I am joined by Alice @cozybabysleep.  She is a mum of two, Lily (3) and Isabel (11 months). She is a certified infant and child sleep consultant, taking additional courses for newborns. Alice teaches families with children aged 0-4 how to encourage better sleep without a one-size-fits-all approach. Alice speaks from experience, having struggled with sleep and colic/reflux. Alice...

In EPISODE 57 I am joined by Yasmin @mindful_sleep who shares the warning signs of sleep deprivation during the postpartum period.  She also shares how partners can work as a team to navigate sleeplessness along with practical tips for fathers. SUPPORT THE SHOW: CLICK HERE: BuyMeACoffee/Therapy4Dads Join the Mailing List & Get Involved! CLICK HERE: MAILING LIST Support and follow Yasmin:...

In EPISODE 56 I am joined by Amanda and Jodine from BLAMEITONMOMBRAIN where we discuss what questions we NEEDED to ask that we DIDN'T ask as we prep for the postpartum phase.  They open up about their stories along with practical tips and tools to help new dads and veteran dads as they prep for an upcoming baby. SUPPORT THE SHOW: CLICK HERE: BuyMeACoffee/Therapy4Dads Join the Mailing List &am...

In EPISODE 55 I am joined by my good friend Kelly! He is the first guest to be on the show 4 times and I am really excited about this episode.  He shares how his priorities have been evolving and shifting since he had his first son.  He and his wife are expecting their 2nd boy and he is making some big life decisions that go against the typical traditional "masculine" norms.  Tune i...

In EPISODE 54 I am joined again by Furkhan @Eunoiazen , a dad and therapist in training.  Furkan and I explore and define SHAME, its impact on us, the difference between guilt and shame, how we cope with it, how we Identify it, and more importantly how we heal from it. SUPPORT THE SHOW: CLICK HERE: BuyMeACoffee/Therapy4Dads Join the Mailing List & Get Involved! CLICK HERE: MAILING LI...

In EPISODE 53 I share a few tips on how to navigate and cope with stress during the holidays.  I also wanted to say THANK YOU for all your support this past year and see you next year in 2023! YOUTUBE VIDEO: HOW TO COPE DURING THE HOLIDAYS: 5 TIPS SUPPORT THE SHOW: CLICK HERE: BuyMeACoffee/Therapy4Dads   Join Mailing List & Get Involved! CLICK HERE: MAILING LIST   Connect and Su...

In EPISODE 52 I am joined by Michael M ( @grownowadhd ) who is a dad, husband, and ADHD & Executive Function Specialist.  He is an ASHA Certified Speech-Language Pathologist and brings his expertise in helping you and your child through the most critical times of life.  He has been working with children and adolescents across the globe since 2005.  In this episode, we talk about...

In EPISODE 51 I am joined by Matthew M ( @matthewmusgrave_ ) who is a dad, and husband and works as a counselor in Canberra, Australia.  We do a deep dive into what IFS is (internal family systems).  Matthew walks us through the nuts and bolts of this modality.  He shares his personal story of going through therapy with a therapist trained in IFS.   He also shares some of the s...

In EPISODE 50 I am joined by me.  Just wanted to say a big THANK YOU for all your support.  I also wanted to get your feedback on how the show has been lately with some of the more topical discussions.  Do you like it? Do you want more? Do you want a topic discussed?  If so please reach out! Email me at therapy4dads@gmail.com and would love to hear from you.   SUPPORT...

In EPISODE 49 I am joined by Dr. Justin Dodson ( @ItsDrJKeith ) who practices as a Licensed Therapist in the state of TN working with adult males and couples.  Dr. Dodson also provides coaching for non-TN residents, & suicide prevention training to organizations. He is passionate about adult men having voices in spaces where being the man can feel limiting.  In this episode he shares...

In EPISODE 48 I am joined by Furkhan @Eunoiazen , a dad and therapist in training.  He shares his journey of finding meaning and purpose while wrestling with his cultural norms.  He shares about his divorce and his decision to seek the professional help of a therapist.  He closes with his view on success. SUPPORT THE SHOW: CLICK HERE: BuyMeACoffee/Therapy4Dads Join Mailing List...

In EPISODE 47 I am joined by Steve @DadBod_Steve who is both a NASM Certified Personal Trainer and Precision Nutrition PN1 Coach!   He shares the importance and impact of physical health on mental health, common barriers men/fathers face, the importance of sleep, along with some practical tips and tools. SUPPORT THE SHOW: CLICK HERE: BuyMeACoffee/Therapy4Dads Join Mailing List & Get Invol...

A practice I have been doing for years now as well as a practice I teach most of the clients I work with is the skill of practicing Progressive Muscle Relaxation.  In EPISODE 46 I guide you through a 6-minute practice to help you reduce the stress and anxiety that you have stored in your body.   This will help build the connection between mind and body. WATCH IT HERE: CLICK HERE SUPPORT...

In EPISODE 45 I am joined by Darin Davidson, MD who is an Orthopaedic surgeon.  He is passionate about practices for the "healthcare athlete." In his work, he focuses on integrating mind and body-based skills into the healthcare system in order to improve overall health, and wellness, promote sustainable high performance, and decrease the risk of burnout. He shares his own personal experience...

EPISODE 44 is an edited CLIP from EPISODE 38 where Shelley from @RunTellMom discusses parental burnout.  In this CLIP you will hear a definition of what is burnout,  who is most likely to struggle, how it impacts mothers and fathers their similarities and differences, a message for fathers, and ideas on change. SUPPORT THE SHOW: CLICK HERE: BuyMeACoffee/Therapy4Dads WATCH this EPISODE: C...

In EPISODE 43 I hold a short and sweet family meeting where I provide a quick update on realizing I too need a break, the new release schedule, and finally the evolution and changes to the pod. SUPPORT THE SHOW: CLICK HERE: BuyMeACoffee/Therapy4Dads Join Mailing List & Get Involved! CLICK HERE: MAILING LIST Connect and Support Travis: YouTube: Travis Goodman Check out the Website: Therapy4Dads...

In EPISODE 42 I am joined by Dr. Pierre Azzam; he is a psychiatrist turned professional coach and founder of Braver Man ( @braver.man ), which is a platform for coaching men at times of big life change, and for building awareness of topics related to men's personal development and mental health.  Our conversation focuses masculine traits and how those can be a barrier in seeking help around m...

In EPISODE 41 I am joined by Arron @theblack_therapist and he shares about: his journey becoming a therapist, the myths and misconceptions of therapists, unique challenges for men and the clients he works with, the absence of Black male therapists, trauma and survival mode, creating a culture of wellness & teaching that it is "okay to make a mistake." SUPPORT THE SHOW: CLICK HERE: BuyMeACoffee...

In EPISODE 40 I provide a quick overview of what is Bipolar 1 Disorder?  I also share about the prevalence, the signs and symptoms (criteria) along with the treatment (medications, psychotherapies, etc).  SUPPORT THE SHOW: CLICK HERE Join Mailing List & Get Involved! CLICK HERE: MAILING LIST Connect and Support Travis: YouTube: Travis Goodman Check out the Website: Therapy4Dads.com I...

***TRIGGER WARNING THIS EPISODE DISCUSSES SUICIDE*** In EPISODE 39 I am joined by Pete @PeteIsip and he shares about: his dad journey, the relationship with his parents and the cultural dynamics of being Filipino, masculinity, being parentified, losing his gym during COVID, a suicide attempt, wrestling with Bipolar Disorder, medication, and how he is coping, living, and thriving now. SUPPORT THE S...

In EPISODE 38 I am joined by Shelley from @RunTellMom and she shares about: parental burnout and warning signs, parental equity, unhealthy stereotypes, barriers for men/fathers,  parental leave, and real life vs reel life. SUPPORT THE SHOW: CLICK HERE: BuyMeACoffee/Therapy4Dads Join Mailing List & Get Involved! CLICK HERE: MAILING LIST Support and follow Shelley: Instagram: @RunTellMom Co...

In EPISODE 37 I share my initial thoughts following the loss of lives yesterday in Texas.  The episode was going to be a follow-up from last week where Kelly and I talked openly and vulnerable about the loss of his unborn child.  This is a raw episode where I share my current thoughts and feelings about all that has happened. “In the final analysis, the question of why bad things happen...

The first episode of SEASON 2 (YEAR 2 of the POD) marks the 36th release of the podcast.  ***DISCLAIMER*** This is a raw episode where my guest and friend Kelly Jean-Philippe shares about a recent miscarriage he and his wife are in the midst of processing.  This is not their first miscarriage.  He opens up about his emotions, thoughts, questions, and insights.  He is vulnerable...

Today I go solo and talk about Mental Health Awareness Month.   I share a bit of the history of when it began along with some of my professional and personal experiences; I also shared some thoughts, ideas, and questions.    May 14th marks the 1 year anniversary of the Therapy4Dads pod (however I release my show on Wednesdays and the 14th this year is on Saturday)  It is crazy...