Hey Doc,

Father's Day has me thinking about something we don't talk about nearly enough.

Men can experience postpartum depression too.

In this episode, I'm diving into paternal postpartum depression, why it often goes unrecognized, and how it can show up in ways that look very different from what we typically expect. Because when a husband suddenly becomes withdrawn, irritable, distant, or seems completely disconnected after a baby arrives, the internet is usually quick to label him as lazy, selfish, or worse.

Sometimes that's true.

Sometimes it's not.

As an OB/GYN and perinatal mental health specialist, I was surprised when I first learned that about 10% of new fathers experience postpartum depression, and that number jumps dramatically when their partner is struggling too.

This conversation isn't about excusing harmful behavior.

It's about understanding the difference between a struggling partner and a bad one.

It's about making room for nuance.

And it's about protecting something I care deeply about: your marriage.

In This Episode:

• What paternal postpartum depression actually looks like
• Why men's symptoms often show up differently than women's
• The hormonal changes fathers experience during pregnancy and postpartum
• How social conditioning affects men's mental health
• The danger of labeling every struggling husband as "trash"
• Why understanding creates opportunities for healing
• My philosophy: Self first. Marriage second. Kids third.

This is a conversation about compassion, awareness, and giving families the tools to thrive together.

🎧 Listen now wherever you get your podcasts.

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