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This week we join the Dads over a chilled Water Guns and Rainbows from Ludlam Island Brewing in Ocean View, NJ. Despite the mixed reviews from the Dads, they shift to the weekly catch-up and discuss new happenings in their lives -- or Josh's life particularly. The Dads then provide a brief synopsis of ‘Be Prepared: A Practical Handbook for New Dads’ by Gary Greenberg and Jeannie Hayden pages 12-15: You ARE The A.V. Club. After discussing the importance of capturing moments, the show segues to the main topic of the night.

Anxiety, or Dad-xiety in our case, is a real and serious issue. The Dads' goals of this tape is to break the old mantra of "men are men" by discussing the seriousness of anxiety and depression. Referencing several studies, the Dads dissect the topic and then exchange questions geared to providing a platform to discuss the topic openly.

After a heavy topic, the Dads then segue to the final portion of the show: Dear Internet, Meet Dad. Josh found some good and relatable stories on FMyLife.com this week with the show wrapping up with the social media role-call.

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REFERENCES:
-Prevalence of Prenatal and Postpartum Depression in Fathers
-A prospective study of postnatal depressive symptoms and associated risk factors in first-time fathers
-1 in 10 Dads Experience Postpartum Depression, Anxiety
-Paternal Mental Health: Why Is It Relevant
-Men’s Work-Related Stress and Mental Health: Illustrating the Workings of Masculine Role Norms

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