The Secret Life of Dads Podcast

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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