When Elly Taylor became a new mum—and a relationship counsellor—she was shocked by how much parenthood rocked her relationship. That experience launched her on a journey to help couples around the world strengthen their bond before, during, and after becoming parents.
In this powerful online conversation, Elly, internationally recognised relationship and parenthood expert and author of Becoming Us, shares the real challenges couples face during the transition to parenthood—and how to navigate them together.
Whether you're expecting a baby, already parenting, or simply wanting to build a stronger family foundation, this session will equip you with insights, tools, and encouragement to help your relationship thrive through one of life’s biggest changes.
Let's make sure no parent feels left out or left behind.
This week we have the pleasure of chatting with Dads Group leader Alex Dugdale about his journey into fatherhood. Alex shares about the routine he and his wife have implemented into their parenting, and how they have seen the benefits play out in their family culture.
Practical and impactful, we hope this episode will encourage and inspire you!
This week we have the pleasure of chatting with Dads Group leader Raj Pillay about his journey into fatherhood. Raj shares about the valuable lessons he learned along the way, offering insights that we believe will resonate with all parents.
Join us for an honest and inspiring conversation on the joys, challenges, and growth that come with being a dad, and practical tips that might just help you tackle the same challenges!
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Join us as we delve into vital conversations with Dr. Michael Herd, a renowned psychologist and trainer at Triple P. We're shining a light on perinatal mental health, aiming to break the stigma and spread awareness.
If you or someone you know is seeking additional support, don't hesitate to visit the 'Get Support' tab on our website, dadsgroup.org, or reach out to Helpline. Tune in for an enlightening chat that's not just informative but also a beacon of hope and understanding in the world of fatherhood!
In todays interview we get the opportunity to chat with Dads Group leader Andrew Marmont, who is a part of the Dads of East Malvern group in Melbourne.
Andrew is an influential business coach and mentor, and there have been many dads that have been built up and supported through Andrew’s involvement with dads group.
Today Andrew shares with us how he navigates the ups and downs that come with fatherhood. I hope this chat builds you up at the way it did for me.
Today on the podcast we are joined by the one and only Steve Willis, who you may also know as "Commando Steve.” He is a well-known Australian fitness trainer, television personality, author and former commando in the Australian Special Forces. Steve is an incredible motivational coach in leadership, fitness, and personal development and were honoured to have him share his wisdom on the podcast this week. Steve touches on the damage that comparison can do to your parenting journey, and shares encouragement that we are not trapped in old parenting habits or patterns from our parents, but that we can change and learn as parents as we grow into our roles. We hope your are encouraged by this chat with commando Steve.
There isn't a handbook for parenting - but that doesn't mean hundreds of experts, authors, researchers and mummy-bloggers haven't attempted to write the handbook. So, when you find out your pregnant (or when you wait until after the birth and try to catch up then), and you're standing in the bookstore or scrolling through Amazon, you quickly add "parenting book???" to the list of things overwhelming you! Which is why we do the podcast, and why we seek out incredible interviewees, like this week's guest Maggie Dent. While she openly admits to writing some of the aforementioned parenting books, she also knows how to cut through the guff and get to the heart of the conversation. In this episode we learn about a man's journey through various life stages and the many differences between boys and girls.
When you have a baby, you begin hearing about all the different things that could go wrong with bub's health. You start hearing about all sorts of doctors, therapists and specialists - it can be intimidating. Here's the good news: all of those people working in all those different roles are there for you and your family, to work alongside you for the best outcomes for your child. Take Carly and Pippa for example, our latest guests and the specialists behind the Brisbane Feeding Clinic. They've brought their skillsets in speech pathology and occupational therapy to help families through fussy eating and problem feeding. As you hear in this episode, their service is just that - a service. In the same way you'd go to a mechanic for their automotive expertise; you'd book in with Pippa and Carly for their extensive knowledge and experience in the mechanics of eating.
Something we've pointed out a few times on the Dads Group podcast is that you don't have to be a dud-dad to access a parenting program. The importance of such programs were the focus of our latest episode featuring Dr Matt Sanders. Matt is the mind behind Triple P - the Positive Parenting Program - which evolved out of research he commenced in 1978. Fast forward 45 years and Triple P has spread to over 30 countries, backed by more than 740 Australian and international trials, studies and published papers. It works. And the reason it works, as Matt explained in our interview, is that parenting isn't linear. As fathers, we'll be challenged to adapt to changes and shifts within our kids and families, and having more tools under our belt will help us give our best.
There’s more than one way to become a dad. Many men play the role of father figure as a stepdad, foster father, uncle, grandfather, teacher, coach – the list goes on. Regardless of how we find ourselves in the fatherhood space, we have a responsibility to shape the lives of the children in our care. Enter Tommy Maloney. Besides being a parenting coach, podcast, speaker and author, Tommy is a Bonus Dad - because what does the “step” in step-dad really mean? We talked about his origin story – his journey into marriage, fatherhood and then re-marriage. His story is filled with insights and guideposts for every dad. Visit https://blendingthefamily.com/ to learn more about Tommy’s work, listen to his podcast or order his latest book, “My Dad’s Advice at 5:04 a.m”.
This week we interview parenting expert and author, Michael Grose. Michael chats with us about his work on 'birth order' and how this order impacts the way your kids may relate to the world.
Tim is an entrepreneur, executive and business owner, CEO and a father 2. Tim chats with us about his fatherhood journey and balancing family and business.
In this episode, we're peeling back the curtain and diving deep into the future of Dads Group. If you've ever wondered what's on the horizon for this dynamic community of fathers, this episode is a must-listen.
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Our guest this week is Simon Richardson from Safe on Social, where he speaks on the pleasures, perils and pitfalls of social media. As a high school teacher he was all too familiar with the impacts unhealthy social media exposure had on his students. As a nine-year Mayor of Byron Shire, a hotspot of virulent and strident political opinion and activism, Simon experienced extreme levels of cyberbullying and social media engagement. Now he also faces the very real task of raising teen and tween daughters solo and helping them navigate the online world- perhaps his most challenging task.
Join us for an inspiring episode featuring Jason McEwen, the Chair of the Board at Dads Group, as he takes us on a heartfelt journey through his passion for this remarkable organisation.
In this engaging conversation, Jason delves into what fuels his unwavering dedication to Dads Group and sheds light on the transformative shifts he's witnessed in Australia's landscape of fatherhood support.
As a pivotal figure in the Dads Group community, Jason brings a unique perspective to the table. He not only shares his personal experiences but also explores the broader context of how fatherhood has evolved in Australia.
Tune in as we uncover the deep-rooted passion behind Dads Group's mission and gain valuable insights into the changing dynamics of fatherhood support in our society. Jason's story is one of commitment, progress, and hope, and it's sure to leave you inspired.
In the latest episode of the Dads Group podcast, we chat with Geoff Brailey: a social researcher, strategic advisor and Director of Solutions at the internationally recognised McCrindle. Geoff helped us imagine what the world will look like in the future for our kids, covering everything from education to family life and relationships, employment and work to society and culture. It's a fascinating topic, which Geoff grounds in his own experience as a father.
In this episode, we welcome our new co-host, Psych Sarah, a qualified Psychologist who brings a wealth of wisdom and experience to the podcast.
Steve Biddulph is an Australian author, activist, and psychologist who has written a number of influential best-selling books on parenting, and boys' education. He is married and has two children and grandchildren.
In this episode, we talk to Tom Cencic about his experience of becoming a dad while working a corporate job and having a baby in lockdown. Tom shares the challenges he faced, as well as the joys, and offers advice to other dads who are going through the same thing.
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Tom's story is both inspiring and relatable, and it offers hope to other dads who are feeling overwhelmed. If you're a new dad, or you're expecting a baby, this episode is for you.