For The Dads: Your Presence, Experience, And Actions Matter When Your Child Is Misusing Drugs Or Alcohol, with Andy Goldstrom

ABOUT THE EPISODE:
Calling all the dads…this one’s for you. Dads go through their own unique challenges when their son or daughter is struggling with mental health and substance misuse, and I had the chance to talk all about it with experienced dad turned parent coach, Andy Goldstrom. 

You'll hear how Andy navigated a busy career and his marriage while working to find help and resources for his daughter who was misusing substances. It's a great episode to share with the man in your life who may be feeling unsure and under-supported with what he's going through.

We talk about how traditional men and women's roles can hinder the process of helping a child, how guys might approach the problem differently than their female counterpart and Andy's advice for any dad who's in the thick of it right now.

Andy was honest and vulnerable in our conversation - a trait he says doesn't necessarily come easy to guys when their child is hurting. It's a must-listen and must-share episode.

EPISODE RESOURCES:

• Andy Goldstrom, Parent's Journey Coaching

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