The Pressures Of Fatherhood | I Just Wanted to Be a Better Role Model for My Kids…

The pressures of being a dad can change everything. In this episode of Beyond I’m Fine, Sam opens up about fatherhood, parenting and mental health, and how wanting to become a better role model for his children led him back to something he loved — being a football goalkeeper. After deciding to stop worrying about what other people thought, he put a camera in his goal, started sharing his journey on social media, and eventually built a following of tens of thousands of people. But this story is about much more than football or followers. Sam talks honestly about losing himself in the pressures of fatherhood, the expectations he placed on himself and the moment his mindset began to change. He realised that if he wanted his children to have the confidence to be themselves and follow what made them happy, he needed to show them what that looked like. So he stopped worrying about other people’s opinions and started doing something for himself. A camera went into the back of his football goal. He started uploading his goalkeeper videos online. What began as something he enjoyed grew into a social media community followed by thousands. We talk about fatherhood, men’s mental health, identity, confidence, parenting, purpose, football and the importance of being the role model you want your children to see. 🎙️ Beyond I’m Fine — honest conversations about the things we don’t always talk about. If Sam’s story resonates with you, please like, subscribe and share this episode with someone who might need to hear it. #Fatherhood #MensMentalHealth #Parenting #DadLife #Football #Goalkeeper #MentalHealth #RoleModel #FindingPurpose #BeyondImFine