Hi, I’m Mike Skaggs
Co-Founder of Postpartum Together & DadVantage Coach
When Mike became a dad, he thought he was ready. What he didn’t expect was how deeply fatherhood would expose both his love and his limits. In the fog of sleepless nights and emotional overload, he began learning—slowly—that the calmest person in the room sets the tone for everyone else.
That discovery became his mission.
Drawing on years of work in psychology, trauma recovery, and nervous-system regulation, Mike helps dads anchor themselves so they can show up strong and steady for the people they love most. His teaching style is down-to-earth and practical, blending the science of co-regulation and emotional health with the real-world pressures of work, marriage, and parenting.
Mike believes fatherhood is a sacred transition—a chance to grow into the kind of man your family can rely on. His signature phrase, “Control the breath, not the moment,” sums up his approach: steadiness over perfection, presence over performance.
He and his wife Chelsea co-founded Postpartum Together to help couples stay connected through the early years of parenting. Together, they’re part of a growing movement to restore families as the foundation of a healthy, resilient world—one calm, connected home at a time.
My Approach to Life & Relationship Coaching
Why choose me as your coach?
We’re not here to push through stress or fake calm. Together, we’ll learn how to slow down enough to actually notice what’s happening—inside you, inside your relationships, and inside your home. From that awareness, we build strength that lasts.
Here’s the lowdown:
Find Your Steady Ground: We’ll uncover what throws you off balance and what brings you back. You’ll learn how to regulate your body and mind so you can lead with presence instead of pressure.
Lead with Intention: Once you’re grounded, we’ll align your actions with your values—at work, in your marriage, and in fatherhood. The goal isn’t perfection; it’s consistency and trust.
Build the Tools for Real Life: Together, we’ll create practices that help you respond instead of react, communicate with calm, and steady the emotional tone of your home.
This isn’t about becoming someone else—it’s about becoming more of who you already are when you’re at your best. It’s learning to breathe through the tension, anchor your family through the chaos, and show up with strength that’s both firm and kind.
Because when we steady our homes, we steady our future.
“Mike is the calm in the storm you didn’t realize you were missing.”
I’m not here to hype you up or hand you a checklist—I’m here to help you slow down, breathe, and build real steadiness in your life and relationships. My coaching is straightforward, grounded, and rooted in helping you lead yourself and your family with presence, not pressure.
I’ve Been in Your Shoes: As a dad who thought I was prepared—and then got hit with the reality of newborn life—I know what it’s like to feel stretched thin and unsure where you fit. I’ve done the work to move from reactivity to calm leadership, and I help other men do the same.
Credentials with Depth: My background in psychology, trauma recovery, and nervous system regulation shapes everything I teach. I combine research-backed tools with practical strategies that actually fit real life—work, marriage, and fatherhood included.
Real Talk, No Ego: I won’t shame you or sugarcoat things. I’ll meet you where you are and challenge you to grow into the kind of man, partner, and father you want to be.
Family-First Leadership: This isn’t just about managing stress—it’s about learning to steady the emotional climate of your home. When you grow your capacity, your whole family benefits.
A Modern, Down-to-Earth Approach: I don’t believe in outdated models of manhood or “just tough it out” advice. I believe in emotional strength, integrity, and presence—the kind that earns trust and builds connection.
When you work with me, you’re not getting a motivational speech—you’re getting a partner who’s been there, who’s done the work, and who’s committed to helping you steady your home and your future.