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Men’s Emotional Mental Health & Miscarriage
In common with so many couples, we experienced miscarriages. Psychotherapist Noel McDermott looks at the emotional impact of miscarriage and how we can improve support for men.
It's a wrap - 46 episodes of the Lockdown Dads Podcast
Recorded on ‘freedom day’ we reflect on 18 months of pandemic podcast chat, the highs and lows and the fascinating guests we have been lucky enough to have on the show.
"I'm gonna be like you, dad"
Cat’s in the Cradle is a well known song but have you ever paid attention to the words?
Role modelling matters for working dads in so many ways
What dads do and role model at home is of vital significance to the chances of their daughter’s career success and to the health of their son’s future relationships.
Looking back - Lockdown Dads Season 3
We look back at the guests, the stories and the tips that caught our eye since January.
Rhian Mannings MBE - Making a Real difference
In 2012 Rhian Mannings’ life suddenly and tragically changed when first her young son George died, followed 5 days later by her husband Paul. She then founded 2 Wish Upon A Star.
Brian Ballantyne - why men and inclusion matters
What it means to be good ally? How Brian’s own family were a prompt to volunteer in diversity and inclusion voluntary work and why men must be involved if we aren’t just creating inclusion echo chambers.
In conversation with Coldplay's Will Champion
The musician who doesn’t read music, the drummer who didn’t play the drums and a calming, pragmatic influence in Coldplay.
Dan Stanley - Becoming Better Men
In a powerful discussion about masculinity, purpose, and self awareness, ex Army Commando Instructor Dan describes how, far from being a magical time, becoming a new dad…
What International Men’s Day means to men
I didn’t always have a coaching business that focuses on helping stressed dads balance work and fatherhood.
Poor work / life balance is a driver of men’s mental health issues. What are the solutions?
Poor Work Life Balance contributes to poor mental health. But the solutions are out there.
Mental Load - what does your partner say behind your back?
Dads, your work life balance is important, but so too is an understanding of ‘mental load’ and what you can do about it!
7 years on... get the help you need
The easiest thing to do is NOT talk about how you feel, to bottle it up. But that doesn’t help anyone.
WTF?! - a razor advert without any benefits or features?
What does Gillette’s advert say about modern day masculinity?