Zen Supermom: The Mental Fitness Podcast

Ep 154: Why Dads Snap — And How to Break the Cycle of Male Emotional Repression

Alena Gomes Rodrigues Season 4 Episode 154

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This one’s for the dads.

Or the men you love who struggle with anger, withdrawal, or emotional shutdown around their kids.

In this powerful anonymous conversation, a father of two shares what it was like to feel hijacked by explosive reactions—and why therapy, CBT, and intellectual insight weren’t enough. He opens up about the hidden roots of his triggers, the moment he chose to get help, and how he rewired his reactions without shame or a diagnosis.

Whether you’re a dad who loses control—or a mom wishing your partner would finally seek support—this story will give you hope for real change.

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About the Author:

Alena Gomes Rodrigues is a mommy tantrum specialist and the founder of the Zen Supermom method.


She's definitely NOT a supermom.

But through her own journey as a recovering perfectionist, hyper-achiever, and a 'Momzilla', she discovered the most effective strategy and tools to help busy moms stop yelling at their kids and set & keap healthy boundaries so that they stay calm, at peace, and happy no matter how stressful their life gets.

Want to know HOW? And WHY you can't stop yelling/stressing?

Get the new Yelling Breakthrough here.


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