How Open Conversations About Emotions Are Changing Fatherhood and Masculinity

How Open Conversations About Emotions Are Changing Fatherhood and Masculinity

Trigger Warning: This episode discusses topics related to mental health struggles, including references to suicide and emotional distress.Breaking Barriers: Men’s Mental Health, Fatherhood, and Personal Growth with Joff Discover an honest conversation about mental health struggles, fatherhood, alcohol, and personal growth from a real-life couple navigating life's challenges. This episode offers insights into how men can prioritise their mental well-being, reshape their identities, and build stronger family connections. Main Topics Covered: * The impact of childhood experiences and upbringing on identity and mental health * Men’s emotional expression and societal expectations * The journey to sobriety and redefining drinking culture * The importance of mental fitness and self-care routines * FIFO work challenges and building a future for family stability * Fatherhood principles and the evolving role of a dad * Practical advice for supporting partners struggling with mental health issues * Books and tools that foster personal development and gratitude * Joff shares his childhood experiences growing up as the youngest sibling in a competitive family * Discussions on the societal stigma around men showing vulnerability and seeking help * A candid reflection on stopping drinking and the mindset shifts involved * How routine, gratitude, and mental fitness contribute to overall well-being * Navigating FIFO work, connection, and building a secure future for loved ones * The evolving understanding of what it means to be a good father and partner Follow Us Here: Nat P https://www.instagram.com/_natalieperkins_/ Nat R https://www.instagram.com/natsinitsky/ The Mums Therapy Podcast https://www.instagram.com/themumstherapy.podcast/ Join Our Community Here: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1CJ48MuYx7/

Life Lately with us

In this solo catch-up episode, Nat and Nat sit down for a real, unfiltered chat about life lately. From Easter traditions and family moments to health updates, testing, motherhood, and the weird thoughts that somehow spiral into full-blown conspiracy conversations, this one really goes everywhere in the best way. It’s honest, funny, and very much like sitting in on a conversation between two mums trying to keep up with life while also questioning everything from wellness to space. A lighthearted, relatable episode full of personal stories, laughs, and the kind of chats that only happen when you press record and let it flow. Follow Us Here: Nat P https://www.instagram.com/_natalieperkins_/ Nat R https://www.instagram.com/natsinitsky/ The Mums Therapy Podcast https://www.instagram.com/themumstherapy.podcast/ Join Our Community Here: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1CJ48MuYx7/

She's not a WAG, she's Ashleigh Yeo

Join us on the Mum's Therapy Podcast as we sit down with Ashleigh Yeo, a powerhouse mum of three and wife of Penrith Panthers co-captain Isaah Yeo. In this episode, we strip away the glamour of the 'WAG' label to talk about the real, unseen game: navigating life alongside a demanding elite sports career.Ashleigh opens up about the realities of solo parenting when her husband is on the road, the heavy mental load of managing a household, and the constant juggle of maintaining her own identity amidst the chaos of public life. From the early days of her relationship with Isaah to the raw truth about online scrutiny, Ashleigh shares her story with refreshing honesty.Whether your partner is a professional athlete, a FIFO worker, or just works long hours, this episode is packed with relatable insights, practical tips for thriving as a mum, and the reminder that it's okay to order Uber Eats when you're flying solo! Follow Us Here: Our Guest: Ashleigh Yeo https://www.instagram.com/ashleighkayyeo Nat P https://www.instagram.com/_natalieperkins_/ Nat R https://www.instagram.com/natsinitsky/ The Mums Therapy Podcast https://www.instagram.com/themumstherapy.podcast/ Join Our Community Here: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1CJ48MuYx7/

From Fear To Empowered With Shari Lyon - Belly2Birth

Want a more empowered birth experience — even if things don’t go to plan? Birth expert Shari Lyon explains how birth education, hypnobirthing techniques, and advocacy skills can help you feel calmer, more prepared, and more in control during pregnancy and childbirth. We explore the role of partners, common fears first-time and second-time mums carry, how environment affects labour physiology, and how to understand and heal birth trauma through compassionate, informed support. Connect to Shari Lyon: https://www.belly2birth.com.au/ https://www.instagram.com/belly2birth/ Follow Us Here: Nat P https://www.instagram.com/_natalieperkins_/ Nat R https://www.instagram.com/natsinitsky/ The Mums Therapy Podcast https://www.instagram.com/themumstherapy.podcast/ Join Our Community Here: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1CJ48MuYx7/

The Comeback Era with Keira Rumble

Keira Rumble is known for building a wellness empire but in this episode, she shares a side of motherhood she’s never really spoken about publicly before. We go beyond the “fourth trimester” chat and into the real part: when the newborn fog lifts, life gets busy again, and you suddenly realise… you don’t fully recognise yourself. Keira opens up about the identity shift after babies, body changes and confidence, intimacy and feeling like yourself in your skin again and what actually helped her start coming back. It’s honest, raw, funny in parts, and full of practical takeaways for any mum who’s been living in survival mode and quietly wondering, when do I feel like me again? Follow Us Here: Our Guest: https://www.instagram.com/krumble/ Nat P: https://www.instagram.com/_natalieperkins_/ Nat R: https://www.instagram.com/natsinitsky/ The Mums Therapy Podcast https://www.instagram.com/themumstherapy.podcast/ Join Our Community Here: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1CJ48MuYx7/ DISCOUNT CODES: Three warriors tan KEIRA20 for 20% off