Have you ever felt like your friendships are fading, and you're not sure how to rebuild meaningful connections? What if the key to better mental and physical health was as simple as rolling on the mats?In today’s episode, we explore Richard Reeves’ thought-provoking video, The Friendship Recession, and uncover why friendships are more essential than ever—especially for parents. The modern lifestyle, with remote work and parenting responsibilities, makes it harder to maintain deep friendships, but there’s a way to break the cycle. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) could be the ultimate solution, providing both a social outlet and a mental health boost.<ol><li>Discover the four types of friendships and why they play a crucial role in your well-being.</li><li>Learn how BJJ offers an ideal environment to form lasting, supportive friendships while improving your physical health.</li><li>Understand why prioritizing friendships can lead to unexpected benefits, from career opportunities to better mental resilience.</li></ol> Hit play now to find out why BJJ might be the most powerful tool for building friendships and improving your mental health—and why there’s never been a better time to start!

Have you ever felt like your friendships are fading, and you're not sure how to rebuild meaningful connections? What if the key to better mental and physical health was as simple as rolling on the mats? In today’s episode, we explore Richard Reeves’ thought-provoking video, The Friendship Recession, and uncover why friendships are more essential than ever—especially for parents. The modern lifestyle, with remote work and parenting responsibilities, makes it harder to maintain deep friendships, but there’s a way to break the cycle. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) could be the ultimate solution, providing both a social outlet and a mental health boost.Discover the four types of friendships and why they play a crucial role in your well-being.Learn how BJJ offers an ideal environment to form lasting, supportive friendships while improving your physical health.Understand why prioritizing friendships can lead to unexpected benefits, from career opportunities to better mental resilience. Hit play now to find out why BJJ might be the most powerful tool for building friendships and improving your mental health—and why there’s never been a better time to start!

Have you ever felt like your friendships are fading, and you're not sure how to rebuild meaningful connections? What if the key to better mental and physical health was as simple as rolling on the mats?In today’s episode, we explore Richard Reeves’ thought-provoking video, The Friendship Recession, and uncover why friendships are more essential than ever—especially for parents. The modern lifestyle, with remote work and parenting responsibilities, makes it harder to maintain deep friendships, but there’s a way to break the cycle. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) could be the ultimate solution, providing both a social outlet and a mental health boost.<ol><li>Discover the four types of friendships and why they play a crucial role in your well-being.</li><li>Learn how BJJ offers an ideal environment to form lasting, supportive friendships while improving your physical health.</li><li>Understand why prioritizing friendships can lead to unexpected benefits, from career opportunities to better mental resilience.</li></ol> Hit play now to find out why BJJ might be the most powerful tool for building friendships and improving your mental health—and why there’s never been a better time to start!

#316 | The Biggest Threat To A Man's Mental & Physical Health In 2025? - Parenting, Marriage & Mental Health For Dads

Hello, I'm James Macdonald and a decade ago, I was stressed and overwhelmed at my role as a husband and (exhausted) father of 3, not really knowing how to be the best man I could be.
Many years, pitfalls and enough flat whites to sink a battleship later, I’m a lot happier and confident and on a mission to help other dads be the best family man they can be without losing their minds.

Dad's Mental Health is for all dads who sometimes feel overwhelmed at their responsibility and feel like their mental health may be on a slow and silent decline. For the men who always feel like they’re in the doghouse but don’t know why. 

Here you’ll learn effective and actionable ways to deal with things such as toddler tantrums, passive aggressive partners and hopefully getting more happiness and laughter into your life. You are not alone in how you are feeling, and in Dad's Mental Health you will find a much-needed place where hopefully you’ll realise that you're doing much better than anyone, including you, is giving you credit for.

With new advice and stories every week you can learn to safely navigate family life AND have a laugh, all in the time it takes you to walk to the shop on your completely made mission to get milk.

If you’re ready to be the happier, more confident family man you know you can be, scroll up and click ‘FOLLOW’.

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Hello, I'm James Macdonald and a decade ago, I was stressed and overwhelmed at my role as a husband and (exhausted) father of 3, not really knowing how to be the best man I could be. Many years, pitfalls and enough flat whites to sink a battleship later, I’m a lot happier and confident and on a mission to help other dads be the best family man they can be without losing their minds. Dad's Mental Health is for all dads who sometimes feel overwhelmed at their responsibility and feel like their mental health may be on a slow and silent decline. For the men who always feel like they’re in the doghouse but don’t know why. Here you’ll learn effective and actionable ways to deal with things such as toddler tantrums, passive aggressive partners and hopefully getting more happiness and laughter into your life. You are not alone in how you are feeling, and in Dad's Mental Health you will find a much-needed place where hopefully you’ll realise that you're doing much better than anyone, including you, is giving you credit for. With new advice and stories every week you can learn to safely navigate family life AND have a laugh, all in the time it takes you to walk to the shop on your completely made mission to get milk. If you’re ready to be the happier, more confident family man you know you can be, scroll up and click ‘FOLLOW’.

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