Nathan Friend is the Dad Specialist for the Perinatal Support Washington (PS-WA) Warm Line. Since 2022, he has helped hundreds of dads and parents to navigate the struggles of new parenthood through peer support and resource sharing. Leaning on his personal lived experience with pregnancy loss, traumatic birth, and postpartum depression, Nathan brings authenticity, curiosity and care to his work with fellow dads. He also facilitates a vibrant weekly Dads Support Group for PS-WA, bringing together diverse dads from across Washington State to build community and to share the challenges of parenting. An experienced presenter on paternal mental health, Nathan educates providers on how to better support dads and has been featured in radio and podcast interviews, including with NPR/KUOW. Professionally, Nathan has completed numerous continuing education courses in perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, including Postpartum Support International’s Foundations in Paternal Mental Health. Personally, Nathan has more than attained an advanced degree in parenting through raising three boisterous children alongside his high school sweetheart.