A Conversation about Anxiety and Depression: An Interview with Amy Ayers, LPC

Anxiety and depression are impacting more children, teenagers, and families than ever before. But dads often feel unprepared, overwhelmed, or unsure how to respond, both in their kids and in themselves. In this special episode of Father Friend, I sit down with my wife, Amy Ayers, LPC, for an honest conversation about emotional health, fatherhood, anxiety, depression, and the role dads play in creating emotional safety and resilience in the home. We talk about: • Signs parents often miss • How anxiety shows up in boys and men • Technology and social media’s impact on kids • How children absorb the emotional atmosphere of the home • What dads can practically do to help their families thrive emotionally This is one of the most important conversations we’ve had on the podcast because emotional health affects every relationship in the home.