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 worldwide) 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: andrewshawbsc

Instagram: andrewshawbsc

MITCHELL’S LINKS:

FREE GIFT: Igniting Intimacy: www.dadnationco.com/intimacy

Work with Mitchell: www.dadnationco.com/coaching

YouTube: @dadnationco

Instagram: dadnationco