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Hobbies for New Fathers: Stress Relief and Self-Care Tips
Discover the best hobbies for new dads to reduce stress, stay connected, and reclaim personal time during the early months of fatherhood....
Micah Shapiro
Jul 223 min read


Community Support for Dads with Postpartum Depression
Discover how community support helps fathers overcome paternal postpartum depression in men and why connection is key to emotional...
Micah Shapiro
Jul 155 min read


How Parental Self-Esteem Affects Child Development
Discover how a parent's self-esteem shapes child behavior, emotional growth, and confidence—plus ways to break cycles and build healthy...
Micah Shapiro
Jul 84 min read


Male Postpartum Depression Is Absolutely A Thing
When we hear about postpartum depression, most of us think about new moms. But more and more, research shows that dads can also go...
Micah Shapiro
Jun 213 min read


How Men with Low Self-Esteem Can Break Free from Chronic Regret
Let’s face it, we all feel regret sometimes. But if you’re someone dealing with low self-esteem, that regret can turn into this persistent, almost paralyzing feeling that keeps looping in your head. Constantly dwelling on past mistakes, missed chances, or things you wish you’d done differently can trap you in a cycle of self-blame and doubt. If this sounds familiar, just know—you don’t have to stay stuck there. The good news is, you can turn things around, and it all starts w
Micah Shapiro
Jun 34 min read


How to ACT with the News
In an age of 24/7 news cycles, social media overload, and global uncertainty, it’s no surprise that many people feel overwhelmed by...
Micah Shapiro
May 173 min read


Breaking the Cycle: How New Parents Can Learn from Their Own Upbringing
Becoming a parent is a life-altering experience that brings both joy and reflection. As new parents, you may find yourself thinking not just about how you want to raise your child, but also how you were raised. It’s natural to reflect on your own childhood and ask, “What do I want to do differently?” or “What do I want to pass on?” For many, this means confronting the mistakes of the past and making a conscious effort to raise children in a healthier, more supportive way.
Micah Shapiro
May 63 min read


Treating Paternal Postpartum Depression with ACT and EMDR
Postpartum depression (PPD) is commonly associated with mothers. Still, many fathers also experience significant mood disturbances...
Micah Shapiro
Apr 183 min read


How To Spend Quality Time with Your Children
In today’s fast-paced world, it can be challenging for dads to carve out meaningful time with their children. It’s easy to let quality...
Micah Shapiro
Apr 43 min read


Healing Your Inner Child: A Path to Self-Esteem and Overcoming Past Trauma
Inner-child work is a transformative therapy practice that helps individuals reconnect with their younger selves to heal past wounds and...
Micah Shapiro
Mar 203 min read


It's Lonely In the Nursery
New Fatherhood: A Life Transition Few Talk About Becoming a father is often described as one of the most joyous moments in a man’s life....
Micah Shapiro
Mar 113 min read


How We Feel About Ourselves Affects Our Emotional Well-Being
It’s easy to overlook just how much self-esteem affects our daily lives because we're not always aware of it. But it's there, hovering...
Micah Shapiro
Feb 214 min read


EMDR Therapy for New Dads
Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing, or EMDR for short, is shown to be an effective treatment for anxiety and distress. New...
Micah Shapiro
Feb 103 min read


Actually, You Would Be a Good Dad
Gentlemen, have you ever wondered if you're cut out to be a father? Chances are you have. And I'll go out on a limb and say, if you...
Micah Shapiro
Jan 213 min read


"Should" is a Bad Word: How Motivation Actually Works
"I should lose weight." "I should stop drinking." "I should redo my finances." We're about one week into the new year. ...
Micah Shapiro
Jan 104 min read


It's the Most (?) Wonderful Time of the Year
The holiday season is supposed to be about joy, family , and festivity. It's supposed to feel magical and warm. Right? Why, then, do so...
Micah Shapiro
Dec 20, 20243 min read


Podcast interview
Check out my recent interview on the Courage Speaks podcast. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/courage-speaks/id1706535957
Micah Shapiro
Dec 17, 20241 min read


All About Attachment
As human beings, we're hard-wired to seek connection with others. We've survived as a species because community formation increases our...
Micah Shapiro
Dec 11, 20243 min read


This is why you’re always angry
In short, you’re angry because you don’t talk about why you’re angry. What is Anger? It’s hard to define but you know when you feel it. ...
Micah Shapiro
Nov 21, 20243 min read


'Tis the Season for Depression, la la la la la la la la la
It’s getting colder, it’s getting darker. The pumpkin spice lattes are disappearing from Starbucks menus, Christmas decorations are...
Micah Shapiro
Nov 12, 20243 min read
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