The Secret Life of Dads Podcast

Healing Food & Functional Mushrooms with Gemma Ogston Feb 21, 2025

Gemma is a twice published author - 'The Self Care Cookbook' and 'The Healing Cookbook' - as well as a regular on our TV screens sharing her plant based recipes on This Morning. In this episode she talks to Mat and Lawrence about her journey from raver to wellness warrior, the trials and tribulations of parenting...and how the food we eat can boost our mood and elevate our daily routines.

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Domestic Abuse - a New Perspective with Lauren Seager-Smith Feb 14, 2025

Lauren Seager-Smith is the Chief Executive of For Baby's Sake Trust, a charity who's work seeks to empower parents to break the cycle of domestic abuse, to transform the life-chances of whole families and move forward in positive change, starting with the baby. Mat and Lawrence explore this new approach that seeks to break generational cycles and create a bright new future for upcoming generations.

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'Unprocess Your Family Life' with Nutritionist Rob Hobson Feb 05, 2025

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Children and teens have some of the poorest diets, with over 65% of their food intake coming from ultra-processed foods—impacting both body and brain development. With peer influence, social media, and ever-busier lives, access to quick, nutritious meals at home can be a challenge.

Rob Hobson, author of 'Unprocess Your Family Life', joins Mat and Lawrence to share how families can come together over wholesome, delicious meals while navigating the world of UPFs. He offers practical tips for instilling lifelong healthy eating habits in kids—without sacrificing taste or fun at the table!

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Pelvic Floor - YES MEN TOO! with Clare Bourne Jan 31, 2025

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We discuss penis strengthening exercises...well, sort of - in fact this episode is riddled with essential information for all dads to know...not just about the role of the pelvic floor in female anatomy but in mens too! Clare Bourne, physiotherapist, shares her vast knowledge on the topic...but of course Mat and Lawrence share some giggles along the way.

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Alcohol's New Era - 'Mindful Drinking' with Cami Vidal Jan 23, 2025

Cami Vidal chats with Lawrence and Mat to explore the new era of 'mindful drinking' - rethinking alcohol through moderation, intention and self awareness. From the rise of alcohol free alternatives to balancing parenthood, navigating peer pressure and questioning cultural norms, we ask: Is your relationship with alcohol serving you? If full sobriety isn't the answer, how much is the right amount? Maybe mindful drinking is the path to a healthier, more intentional life...

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Bobby Rich on Martial Arts for our kids, training David Beckham & living with Guy Richie Jan 21, 2025

5 x Great British Judo champion Bobby Rich talks to Mat & Lawrence about the discipline of sport, lessons learnt in defeat, overcoming competition anxiety...training Jason Statham, Guy Richie & David Beckham. Plus so many great nuggets of advice for parents looking to introduce their kids to competitive sport.

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A Shock Conversation with Alex Crockford...? Jan 14, 2025

Multiple fitness cover model Alex Crockford has been famous for his physique for nearly a decade, but in this episode he talks about the deep rooted spiritual beliefs that have guided him on this journey. This is the first time Alex has publicly spoken so openly on this topic...

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Becoming an 'Unexpected Dad' - with Psychologist Jo Carlile Jan 11, 2025

Becoming a dad unexpectedly leads to a host of sudden life changes...the psychological and emotional shifts that follow can be challenging to navigate. Psychologist Jo Carlile talks it all through with Mat and Lawrence.

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Fitness & Fatherhood with Mr PMA Faisal Abdalla Dec 19, 2024

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Our children will often learn by the example we set and not just the words we speak, when it comes to fitness and health what kind of example should we be setting? Fitness is a powerful tool for parents to utilise as we manage our own energy & wellbeing, paving the way for a healthier next generation in the process. Who best to discuss the positive impact of fitness on family life than Mr 'Positive Mental Attitude' himself, Faisal Abdalla.

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The Tantrum Survival Guide with Dr Rebecca Hershberg Dec 13, 2024

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If you are the parent of a toddler or preschooler, chances are you know a thing or two about tantrums. While those epic meltdowns can certainly be part of “normal” toddler behaviour, they are still maddening, stressful, and exhausting—for everyone involved. What can you do to keep your cool and help your child calm down? Rebecca Schrag Hershberg, child psychologist and mother of two, has a unique understanding of both the science behind tantrums and what works in the heat of the moment to nip blowups in the bud.

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The Power of Children's TV with Corin Long Dec 05, 2024

What were your favourite children's TV programmes growing up? How has this landscape changed for our kids today? What goes into making the best children's TV here in the UK? Is YouTube threatening this industry and detracting from our children's development during those most informative years? Our guest Corin has all the answers!

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The Science of Sex - Psychosexual Therapist Kate Moyle Nov 27, 2024

Navigating the changing landscape of sexual desire, intimacy and connection once we become parents can be challenging - Kate Moyle is a psychosexual therapist who is here to discuss it all, no topic is off the table in this forthright conversation with Mat and Lawrence.

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The Fight for Fair Paternity Leave - The Dad Shift Nov 14, 2024

The UK’s statutory paternity leave is bad. Really bad. In fact, it’s the worst in Europe.

Dads and other co-parents get only two weeks off, paid at less than £185 a week.

There’s now loads of evidence that this is bad for everyone: mums, dads, kids, and society as a whole. In to explain more is Alex from The Dad Shift campaign.

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Improve Your Relationship - with Lisa McFarland Nov 07, 2024

If you're looking for more intimacy, great communication and healthier conflict in your relationship instead of the toxic roundabouts that so many couples get stuck on...then this conversation with Lisa is for you! Mat and Lawrence discuss the scenarios that regularly pop up...along with the tools to better navigate the many twists and turns of being in a relationship as a parent.

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Joseph Kibler - Born HIV Positive & Disabled is Soon to Become a Father Oct 30, 2024

Joseph Kibler, born HIV positive & disabled is soon to become a father...his partner and child will not carry HIV. But how? In this remarkable episode Mat and Lawrence speak to Joseph whose Reel, that's received over 12 million views, caught their eye.

What conversations can we have with our children regarding disabilities? Is it better or worse to say nothing at all?

There's no filter with children. How do we encourage kindness and curiosity without telling our children to simply be quiet?

Joseph dives into this in a beautiful way preparing parents for all types of conversations they'll have with their children.

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The Misrepresentation of Men - with 'The Tin Men' Oct 23, 2024

Why are the true stats about men hidden from us? Why is it so controversial to speak openly about stats that portray men as either heroes or victims? Why is media rhetoric such one way traffic in condemning men and how damaging is this misrepresentation to ALL genders in both the short and long term? Why are so many important topics needlessly genderized causing damaging polarisation? Exploring the 'unpopular other half of gender equality and mens mental health' is the mission of The Tin Men...welcome to this perspective shifting conversation with founder George.

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Prolific Television Exec Neil Smith on Building Men's Mental Health app 'Mettle' Oct 17, 2024

Neil Smith gave up a successful job as a TV executive to found the men's mental health app Mettle, along with Bear Grylls and Dr Alex George...but why did he give it all up for this & why is men's mental health so crucially important right now? Join Mat & Lawrence as they explore Neil's story...

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Sex, porn & self pleasure with mens intimacy expert David Chambers Oct 10, 2024

Approaching conversations around sex with our partners can be challenging...especially once we become parents and things get more complicated. How can we better explore and communicate our desires to our partners? What role can porn play in intimacy? Has mens self pleasure shifted away from shame into a new era of self love? Here to unpack all of this is David Chambers, a mens intimacy coach who has seen it all before...

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Into the Wild with Lucy Shepherd Oct 07, 2024

In the brand new Channel 4 show, British explorer Lucy Shepherd and an indigenous team embark on an unprecedented Amazon expedition, crossing virgin jungle territory while facing extreme danger at every turn. In this episode of SLOD, Lucy shares what it was really like...and how bringing a sense of adventure into our children's lives is so key for their development.

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Why Dads Need to Learn About the Menopause - with Kate Rowe-Ham Sep 30, 2024

Something Mat & Lawrence regret is not knowing more about the Menopause as teenagers watching their mothers navigate this chapter of life. Not wanting to be in the same position again for their partners, they invite Menopause expert Kate Rowe-Ham onto the show to get educated on all things Menopause. We think the more we understand about what our partners are going through...the better we can support them.

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Anna Mathur's Uncomfortable Truths - Change Your Life by Taming 10 of your Minds Greatest Fears Sep 11, 2024

Why live a half life when you can live a whole one simply by being true to yourself? Psychotherapist Anna Mathur walks us through the fears that are holding us back and possibly stopping us from becoming the best parents or partners we could be...

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Jim Chapman on YouTube & being a Dad Sep 06, 2024

Jim Chapman was one of the first to build a successful career in social media - the YouTube star, fashion icon and dad of 2 amassed over 2 million subscribers whilst contributing to the pages of GQ magazine. With a degree in psychology, Jim shares how this background influences his parenting style and the relationships in his life.

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Chessie King - 'For Better or Worse' Married to Mat Aug 01, 2024

What happens to the relationship when couples become parents? How does the dynamic change when a fathers mental health impacts the mother? Chessie and Mat have been open about Mat's struggles with post natal depression...in this episode they discuss the dark times, and how they ultimately rediscovered the light.

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Quit Your Job, Live Your Passion - with Mark Whittle Jul 25, 2024

Mark had a well paid job in the city...but he was mentally at rock bottom because he wasn't living aligned with his truth. He gave up the 9-5 to pursue his passion, setting up the successful Take Flight podcast and hasn't looked back. Mark now coaches executives and high performers through the inner work that enables them to pursue their passions...rather that remain 'stuck'. A huge episode for anyone starting, or already on, a personal growth journey.

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The Money Episode - with Rich McDonald Jul 16, 2024

What can we do with our money, today, to maximise our children's money further down the line? How much do we really know about getting the most out of our cash...and why are so many of us in the dark when it comes to 'money-knowledge'? Enter the ever informative & entertaining finance maestro Rich McDonald. *DON'T FORGET TO SUBSCRIBE TODAY!

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Steve Backshall - Lessons from the brutal Natural World Jul 09, 2024

Deadly 60 presenter, adventurer, naturalist and all round physical alpha dad - Steve talks with Lawrence & Mat about raising a more nature aware & physically capable next generation...when it comes to preserving nature, is it time for us dads to step up and lead the way?

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How to build healthy habits & what happens to the brain during exercise - The Brain Doc Jun 17, 2024

In this 'short' segment from our broader conversation with Neuroscientist Dr Faye Begeti MB PhD we explore the trick to developing habits that stick...plus, what actually happens to the brain during exercise and how does this benefit us?

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How dads saved humanity...(but actually)...with Anna Machin Jun 10, 2024

Dads stopped mankind from going extinct 500,000 years ago by stepping up. Today, Dad roles have drastically changed - where do YOU fit in as a father now? Plus, how post natal depression in dads is rarely acknowledged or treated....but needs to be recognised as genuine condition, and so much more.

Anna Machin is an evolutionary anthropologist at the department of experimental psychology at Oxford University. She is the author of a book on fatherhood, titled 'The Life of Dad: The making of a Modern Father'...and now, we have decided, she is also the 'godmother of dads'...ALL DADS NEED TO LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE!!!

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1 in 10 Pregnancies Affected; Gestational Diabetes with Simmone Lewer May 30, 2024

With 1 in 10 women affected by Gestational Diabetes during pregnancy it is well worth learning more about this increasingly common condition. Simmone shares tips on how to avoid or manage the condition. Also...does lobster improve sperm health for conception? How does alcohol during conception affect foetal health? And SO much more...

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Brain health, screen time & building habits - The Brain Doctor to the rescue! May 20, 2024

Neurology Dr & Neuroscientist Faye Begeti, author of The Phone Fix, comes on the show to talk all things brain health and how to create healthy habits in the distracting age of modern technology. Is screen time for our kids as destructive as we 'think' it is? This is an essential episode for these times!

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How to feed your kids, with child nutritionist Sarah Almond Bushell May 08, 2024

Knowing what to feed your children can be challenging enough...throw in the common battlefield scenario of meal times and it's easy to be left feeling lost as a parent. Sarah to the rescue...in this episode you'll learn a lot and your mind will be put at ease.

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Ryan Libbey Opens Up May 01, 2024

Ryan Libbey became both a father and care giver on the same day - in this powerful episode Lawrence and Mat chat to Ryan about his early experiences on the massive TV show MIC right through to the more recent challenges of combining fatherhood with caring for his fiance Louise.

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The best Dragons Den pitch ever - Myomaster founder Joe Gray Apr 24, 2024

The Dragons Den pitch that's gone viral...ex pro rugby player Joe Gray joins Mat and Lawrence to talk resilience, physical & mental self care whilst building a successful business and raising children.

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Fun in the studio with Ali Woods Apr 19, 2024

Stand up comic Ali Woods is a fun man to be around...Lawrence and Mat get his take on all things parenting whilst asking him some very important questions...such as 'is he actually a dad?'

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George Lewis - comedy dad and author of 'Don't Panic' Apr 04, 2024

George Lewis is so good at making light of the daily challenges dads face that he wrote a book about it, performs stand up comedy about it and posts scarily accurate comedy sketches about it on Instagram. If you are looking for someone to help you laugh it all off...then George is the man for you!

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Shipwrecked to Sky Sports - James Green on trying for a family Mar 27, 2024

From the original reality TV show, Shipwrecked, to presenting at Sky Sports...James Green's career has been full of achievements and high point moments. But beyond the career highs, all James ever wanted to be was a father - in this emotional episode James shares the challenges he and his partner have had to face around premature baby loss.

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The most outrageous parenting podcast ever recorded? Archie Curzon, CEO of Clapham, comes onto the show... Mar 20, 2024

The most outrageous parenting podcast ever recorded? Archie Curzon, CEO of Clapham, comes onto the show to discuss his parenting techniques...Mat and Lawrence weren't sure whether to laugh or cry at times. Strap yourself in...and enjoy!

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Andrew Shaw - 'behaviour changes' that transform your relationship with your child Mar 15, 2024

Behaviour change coach Andrew Shaw joins Lawrence and Mathew in the studio. How and where do we best manage our children's behaviours? It's not where you might think...! Listen to find out.

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Episode 1 Mar 04, 2024

Lawrence and Mathew get together to discuss their intentions for this brand new series...

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