Adjust to Your Role as a New Father pt 2 |  Huw Edwards | Feel Good Fatherhood | EP 20
Channel: Feel Good Fatherhood
Date: 2023-04-03

Are you a new dad or in the process of becoming one, and you want to enjoy the experience? You’ll be surprised that your journey to fatherhood will look different than what you’ve probably heard. 

In this episode of Feel Good Fatherhood, Huw Edwards talk about his journey to fatherhood and the enjoyable experience it’s turned out to be. Huw is a transformation coach who empowers overachievers to reclaim their purpose without fear or going broke. 

Listen in to learn how mindful practices such as guided meditation can help you be intentional and stay present as a new dad. You will also learn the importance of asking and accepting help and support from family and friends willing to help to reduce your overwhelm. 

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Key Takeaways:
- The positives of meditation and mindfulness exercises over naps for new parents.
- The importance of asking and accepting help while adjusting as a new parent. 
- Utilizing technology to receive support and encouragement from family and friends virtually.
- How to let go of your fear and apprehension to experience the miracle of your child’s birth. 

What You Will Learn in This Episode: 
- [0:12] Huw on his experience as a new dad and the mindful practices helping him handle sleep and relaxation.
- [8:20] The change of perspective from before and after becoming a dad and the unexpected joy he finds in small dad tasks. 
- [13:48] He shares the fascinating highlights of how his dogs have adapted to having a baby in the house.
- [19:24] The interesting reason why he named his son Henry/Hank, plus how his personality is coming out. 
- [28:11] The importance of allowing yourself as a new parent to ask and receive help from willing parties. 
- [34:51] Huw on why you shouldn’t experience fear and apprehension during your child's birth.  

Standout Quotes:
“We’re still figuring out a sleep schedule, but one of the things I’m really focused on is what meditation and mindfulness exercises look like for me since two or five minutes of that can be more refreshing and rejuvenating than a five-minute nap.”- Huw [3:35]