In this episode, Jamie, Blair, and Blake sit down with their good friend Matt, who just became a dad. We dive into the real highs and lows of new fatherhood — from sleepless nights and baby-led weaning to mental health struggles, identity shifts, and the surprising ways relationships change after bringing a baby home.

This conversation is raw, honest, and full of stories that every dad (and partner) can relate to. If you’ve ever wondered what the first six months of parenthood really look like, this one’s for you.

⏱ Chapters
00:00 – Intro: Why we’re talking fatherhood

00:50 – Matt’s sleep training success

02:00 – Starting solids & scary first foods

05:00 – Baby looking like dad? Reflections on identity

06:30 – Biggest unexpected changes in daily life

08:00 – Balancing freedom, hobbies & parenting

11:20 – Good enough parenting & self-reflection

13:30 – Coming home from the hospital: reality check

16:00 – Building love & attachment over time

18:00 – Baby milestones & finally having fun

20:00 – Jamie’s emotional first moments as a dad

22:00 – Postpartum depression & men’s mental health

25:00 – Therapy, life coaching, and support systems

28:00 – Parenting schedules: the freedom paradox

30:00 – Emotional ups & downs as a new dad

33:00 – Anger, frustration, and healthy outlets

36:00 – Tolerance for chaos & crying

39:00 – Partner communication & tactical teamwork

41:00 – Shifts with friends & family dynamics

43:00 – Parenting with grandparents’ help

46:00 – Looking forward: what dads get excited about

48:00 – Closing reflections

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In this episode of Better Mental Health, we feature an in-depth and raw discussion with Nate Landingham, a musician and producer based in Austin, Texas, known as Nathaniel Earl on Spotify. Nate joins hosts Blake, Jamie, and Blair to talk about his experiences growing up in Christian Science, his struggles with addiction and suicidal ideation, and how these challenges have shaped his mental health journey. We delve into intense topics like family dynamics and the psychological impacts of a religious upbringing, alongside the complexities of navigating sobriety and self-acceptance. 00:00 Trigger Warning and Introduction00:19 Meet the Hosts and Guest Introduction01:03 Nate's Upbringing in Christian Science04:21 Running Away and Homelessness07:07 Struggles with Addiction and Mental Health12:41 Therapy and the Road to Sobriety20:22 Finding Spirituality and Sobriety24:05 Reflecting on Rock Bottom and Ego Death26:25 Reflecting on My Father's Legacy30:06 Navigating Family Dynamics After Loss32:30 Music as a Tool for Emotional Healing37:02 Balancing Light and Dark: Embracing Emotions37:35 Overcoming Addiction and Finding Balance40:50 Pre-Performance Anxiety and Coping Mechanisms46:42 Final Thoughts and Advice

In this episode of Better MENtal Health, we sit down with coach and Enneagram expert Josh Lavine to explore the Enneagram not just as a personality tool, but as a tool for mental health, growth, and authenticity.

Josh breaks down the 9 Enneagram types through the lens of body, heart, and mind, and shares his own journey of discovering what authenticity meant to him.

Whether you're brand new to the Enneagram or deep in the work, this conversation is full of insights into identity, therapy, and how we accidentally forget who we are, and how to come back home.

⏱ Timecodes

00:00 – Intro & Meet Josh

01:20 – What is the Enneagram?

02:10 – Why We Start With Type 8

04:00 – Body Types: 8, 9, 1

08:42 – Heart Types: 2, 3, 4

12:10 – Mind Types: 5, 6, 7

17:00 – All Three Hosts Are 9s!

18:20 – Growing Up Disconnected from the Body

21:00 – Josh’s Breakdown & Burnout at Princeton

26:00 – The Search for Authenticity

27:00 – How the Enneagram “Found” Him

33:40 – The Bermuda Triangle: Type 3/6/9

36:50 – Finding Yourself Again (and Again)

39:00 – Why the Enneagram Is So Effective for Mental Health

42:00 – What Does It Mean to Live From Essence?

44:10 – Nines and the “Accidental Blankness”

47:00 – Enneagram in Executive Coaching

48:40 – Why You Need the Whole System

50:00 – Wrap-Up + Where to Find Josh

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Links mentioned in the video

joshlavine.com

theenneagramschool.com

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