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The Overlooked Importance of Fathers: Mia Talks Mental Health and Parenting on the Easy Conversations Podcast\nIn this episode of the EZ Conversations Podcast, Mia, a psychologist focused on mental health in young children, shares her insights on the importance of fathers in child development. The discussion delves into Mia's research on the consequences of insecure attachment and cumulative risk factors on children's mental health. Mia highlights fathers' often-overlooked mental health needs.\nMia introduces the Fatherli app, designed as a safe space for fathers to discuss parenting and wellbeing, share resources, and access coaching services. The discussion further explores societal challenges men face in seeking mental health help, the impact of modern life pressures, and the importance of communication and support structures both in families and workplaces. Mia emphasizes the need for community and connection, noting the positive changes seen through the Fatherli platform.\nDr. Mia is a dedicated psychologist, researcher, coach, and female entrepreneur recognized for developing the Fatherli app. She is passionate about supporting positive mental health for children and families. Aware of modern life's challenges\u2014balancing parenting, work, health, and social commitments\u2014Mia strives to help families lead fulfilling lives without succumbing to burnout or stress. Through Fatherli, the app and community have focused on supporting new dads in the first year and dads navigating separation and divorce.\xa0\nMia holds a PhD in child and adolescent mental health and has trained in coaching, reflective parenting, and dialogue methods. She studied at the Evidence-Based Practice Unit, a partnership between the Anna Freud Centre and UCL Brain Sciences in London. Over the past decade, her research, mainly through the Head Start programme, has focused on enhancing child and family mental health and reducing the risk of mental health disorders in children and teenagers.\nMia has published research articles on adolescent wellbeing and resilience, coping strategies, and digital apps. She is also an established blogger, contributing insightful topics on burnout, men's mental health, and brain neuroscience. Additionally, Mia is a tutor for the Child and Adolescent Neuroscience in Practice Postgraduate program at UCL.\nWith a gentle approach, Mia offers coaching informed by psychological principles and coaching frameworks. Her goal is to empower and connect parents to overcome loneliness, get more out of life and set their children up for life.\xa0\nPlease check out the Fatherli app or find Dr. Mia on Instagram @mia_psychologyandwellbeing\nTimestamps:\n04:05 Introduction and Welcome\n04:34 Guest Background and Research Focus\n05:07 Challenges Faced by Children and Families\n07:06 Importance of Fathers' Mental Health\n12:38 Fatherly App and Support for Dads\n17:27 Mental Health in Organizations\n33:20 Toxic Work Environments\n33:45 Challenges of Single Parenting\n35:17 Mental Health and Parenting\n37:56 Balancing Responsibilities\n46:02 Perfectionism and Shame\n52:47 Fatherly Community and Support\n58:56 Conclusion and Contact Information\n\nSponsors of the Podcast:\n\nBetterHelp: \u2060\u2060\u2060\u2060\u2060https://betterhelp.com/ez10\u2060\u2060\u2060\u2060\u2060\xa0for 10% off your first month of therapy\n\nWeShape: https://weshape.postaffiliatepro.com/scripts/dcfogwyuk?a_aid=FurkhanDandia&a_bid=d7508fa8 for 35% all plans.\n\nAura: https://aura.com/ez10 for a free two-week trial\n\nPlunge: https://plunge.com/ez\n\nMint Mobile: \u2060https://trymintmobile.com/ez10\u2060 for 15$ for an unlimited cell phone plan\n\nMental: \u2060https://getmental.com/ez\n\n\nSubscribe to the EZ Reflections Newsletter: \u2060\u2060\u2060\u2060https://ez-reflections-newsletter.beehiiv.com\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices