#25 - Before The Baby: An Interview with Zach Shipley
The New School Dad Podcast with Matt Bank · Matt Bank
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Show Notes
What if fatherhood starts before the baby?
In this in-person episode of The New School Dad, Matt Bank sits down with Zach Shipley — married, 29, no kids yet — to talk about preparing for fatherhood before pregnancy, birth, and sleepless nights. They dive into building a strong marriage first, leading at home without being a burden, reducing your wife’s mental load, and learning to handle conflict like a team.
Zach opens up about growing up with divorced parents, how that shaped his view of marriage, and why intentional preparation matters more than “figuring it out later.” This is a conversation for men who want to become great dads on purpose — not by accident.
If you’re married, thinking about kids, or want to lead your family better starting now, this one’s for you.
Zach's X: https://x.com/zSh1p
Zach's Substack: https://substack.com/@zachshipley
Zach's IG: @zach.shipley.1
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