Ep 043: Mental Resilience for Men: How to Lead with Strength & Emotional Intelligence with Andrew Shaw
In this episode of the Dad Nation Podcast, Mitchell Osmond sits down with mental resilience coach Andrew Shaw (over 1.1 million followers world-wide) to unpack why so many men sacrifice their well-being for work and others—only to burn out. Andrew shares how building mental toughness, setting boundaries, and aligning your actions with your values leads to real fulfillment. If you want to lead your family well, it starts with taking care of yourself first.
Chapters:
- 00:00 - Putting Yourself First: Why Dads Must Protect the Asset
- 00:37 - Welcome to Dad Nation Podcast with Mitchell Osmond
- 01:41 - Meet Andrew Shaw: Mental Resilience Coach and Father
- 03:33 - The Journey to Coaching: Breaking Free from the System
- 06:52 - Closing the Gap: Aligning Your Actions with Your Ideal Self
- 09:43 - The Hustle Trap: Why Grind Culture Harms Your Health
- 17:37 - The Dangers of Self-Sacrifice: Prioritizing Your Well-Being
- 20:18 - Building Mental Resilience: Why Facing Hard Things Matters
- 25:18 - Emotional Intelligence: Sitting with Discomfort to Grow
- 51:25 - A Father’s Legacy: What I Want My Son to Say About Me
ANDREW'S LINKS:
- YouTube: https://www.facebook.com/andrewshawbsc
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andrewshawbsc
MITCHELL’S LINKS:
- Work with Mitchell: https://www.dadnationco.com/coaching
- FREE GIFT: Igniting Intimacy: https://www.dadnationco.com/intimacy
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dadnationco
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dadnationco/
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