Have you ever wondered why your partner’s mood swings, energy levels, or intimacy patterns seem completely different—and how you can help without stepping on eggshells?
For many, the physical and emotional changes of perimenopause can seem mysterious or overwhelming, especially when trying to support a partner going through it.
This episode dives into the heart of the matter, offering insight into what’s really happening and how understanding these changes can strengthen your relationship and family dynamic.
In this episode, you will:
1) Learn to identify the signs of perimenopause and how they differ from menopause.
2) Discover actionable ways to support your partner during this significant life stage—physically, emotionally, and mentally.
3) Gain strategies to initiate sensitive conversations about intimacy, stress, and shared responsibilities without fear of confrontation.
Tune in to uncover practical tools and compassionate advice to better support your partner and deepen your connection during perimenopause—listen now and take the first step toward a stronger partnership!
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Hello, I'm James & not long ago, I was a very anxious and somewhat overwhelmed husband & dad.
After about a decade 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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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.
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Have you ever wondered why your partner’s mood swings, energy levels, or intimacy patterns seem completely different—and how you can help without stepping on eggshells?
For many, the physical and emotional changes of perimenopause can seem mysterious or overwhelming, especially when trying to support a partner going through it.
This episode dives into the heart of the matter, offering insight into what’s really happening and how understanding these changes can strengthen your relationship and family dynamic.
In this episode, you will:
1) Learn to identify the signs of perimenopause and how they differ from menopause.
2) Discover actionable ways to support your partner during this significant life stage—physically, emotionally, and mentally.
3) Gain strategies to initiate sensitive conversations about intimacy, stress, and shared responsibilities without fear of confrontation.
Tune in to uncover practical tools and compassionate advice to better support your partner and deepen your connection during perimenopause—listen now and take the first step toward a stronger partnership!
CAN YOU HELP THE PODCAST?
If you have a story you'd like to tell about living with a mental illness or about how you escaped the rat race that you'd like to share with my podcast listeners, please book a chat.
Alternatively if you think I might be able to help you with a goal you have and want a free 15 minute 1-1 please also book in via this link.
this link.
Dear Podcast Listener, Thank you for your support. This podcast aims to support dads all over the world, especially those struggling with their mental health.
This podcast is my hobby, but I'd like it to become much more than that one day. For that to happen, I need the support of either one very wealthy angel investor or a few thousand, possibly slightly less wealthy (but no less generous) angel investors.
To develop the podcast and hopefully support more dads, I need some help. With that in mind, if you enjoyed this episode and want to help me with what I'm trying to do,
here is the link where you can leave a tip.
ALL tips, regardless of size, are hugely appreciated, and as a thank you, anyone who leaves a tip will be entitled to a voice note message from me on their next birthday.
Just contact me via the website
Thanks again for your support, and take care of yourself
James
To sign up for my FREE monthly newsletter - CLICK HERE
ABOUT ME
Hello, I'm James & not long ago, I was a very anxious and somewhat overwhelmed husband & dad.
After about a decade 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.
To Buy My Audiobook, First Time Dad, Click this link
USEFUL RESOURCES
For your free digital copy of my book One Dad & His Dog
Please click this link
Again to be double awesome & leave a review on Amazon
Please click this link
Affiliate links
If you're a content creator looking to try some state of the art production & editing software you really need to check out Descript.
Descript has made my life so so much easier. It's AI clever ness makes everything so much quicker which leaves me more time to make up some genuinely terrible Ukulele songs.
Click here to check out Descript
Looking for a new hosting platform with amazing analytics?
Try Captivate: Get A FREE - 7 Day Trial Here
Wanna Help?
If you want to help me develop this podcast please let a friend know about it. I hear you, no one has any spare time so here's an email template you could use.
Thanks in advance
James
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.
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