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How can men best prepare for fatherhood? Resentment, guilt, and shame, amongst other emotions, aren’t uncommon for new fathers to experience. It’s important for fathers to acknowledge this transition, prepare as best they can, and find the balance of prioritising themselves while best supporting their relationship and their baby. Tully O’Conner is one of the few men featured on the Well Woman Podcast and for good reason. He is a transformational coach who helps couples and individuals navigate complex issues to create secure, intimate relationships. Tully is also a husband and father of two boys, which is why I called on him to join me in chatting all about the male perspective preparing for birth and transitioning into fatherhood. Tully gives great advice for all current or expecting fathers on how to support your family while prioritising yourself. He shares what he sees tears most couples apart after having a baby, how to approach the transition to fatherhood, how intimacy changes after having a baby, beneficial resources for fathers, how to navigate the resentment and shame new fathers experience
Meet Our Podcast Guest:
Tully is a committed father and husband who has a deep passion for supporting people to access their full creative potential in life, love and leadership. Since 2017 he has been supporting couples and individuals to build the solid foundations of a connected, secure and intimate relationship. Through his transformational coaching programs and events, Tully supports his clients to cultivate more confidence, depth and fulfilment in every area of their lives, particularly their relationships. Known for his down-to-earth approach, Tully speaks about complex intimate issues with ease, clarity, and humour. He has a gift for helping people drop out of their busy overwhelmed heads and reconnect with the intuition of their gut and their heart. His unique ability to hold a deeply present and safe space allows him to facilitate powerful and meaningful transformation in both a 1-1 and group setting.
In this episode we chat about:
- Tully’s background and experience with fatherhood (03:23)
- What Tully sees happen to many men after becoming a father (13:47)
- Resources Tully recommends for men entering fatherhood (27:14)
- How resentment builds and how to navigate it as a couple (32:42)
- Tully’s pre-birth recommendations for men (48:20)
- Tully’s personal experience after the birth of his two sons (59:56)
- How intimacy changes post partum (1:09:01)
Connect with our Guest:
Website: www.tullyoconnor.com Instagram: @tullyoconnor and @liberating_love Podcast: Thriving in Fatherhood
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