Ep70 | Nate Feathers - Dad's Don't Babysit
In this episode of the Nashville Women's Health podcast, host Aimee Bailey welcomes special guest Nate Feathers, the man behind the popular Instagram account Dad's Don't Babysit. Nate shares the story of how he changed his parenting style after realizing that he needed to learn new techniques if he wanted to be a better parent to his four children. He talks about how his strict upbringing influenced his parenting style and how he had to consciously make an effort to change his ways.
Nate also shares the impact of his physical health journey on his parenting journey. He talks about how he used to spank his children and how he realized that there had to be another way. Through his journey to better health, he found a new way to parent that was more forgiving and understanding. He emphasizes the importance of modeling good behavior and being an example to your children.
As a social media influencer, Nate receives DMs from fathers who are struggling with the demands of parenthood. He shares his philosophy on parenting, which centers around the idea of being a "warrior in a garden" - being tough outside of the home but gentle and caring inside. Nate is currently working on a website and a book that focuses on the idea of self-discipline being the best form of discipline for children. He emphasizes the importance of always being willing to learn and grow as a parent.
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