Best Ian Dinwiddy Podcasts (2024)

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The Final One with James and Ian 35:16

3y ago35:16

35:16

In this, the last episode of Lockdown Dads, James and I reflect on 18 months of pandemic podcasting as England celebrates "Freedom Day." The truth is that the fear of catching Covid, home school disruption, and getting through the days are as prevalent as ever. We consider some of the hopelessly optimistic predictions we made in year - lockdown cou…

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Will McDonald - The Job Share Dad 43:21

3y ago43:21

43:21

Our final guest on Lockdown Dads is Will McDonald, Group Sustainability and Public Policy Director at Aviva plc aka "The Job Share Dad." As one half of the most senior male job share in the UK, Will is a bit of a hero in the dad space, shining a light on the rare world of job sharing (especially when it comes to men) We learn about Will's path at A…

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Olga Fitzroy - Self Employed Parent Campaigner 35:00

3y ago35:00

35:00

Olga Fitzroy, award winning sound engineer and parental pay equality campaigner joins us to discuss inequalities faced by the self employed. We discover her role in Pregnant Then Screwed's legal challenge against the government and discuss the legislative environment around self employment and shared parental leave. Plus school is out again, with e…

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Simon Gregory - Talking About Dad Returners 37:33

3y ago37:33

37:33

Simon Gregory, Managing Partner of GPS Return joins us to talk about parental return to work and we explore the differing challenges faced by men and women. We discuss how societal expectations influence the opportunities to return to work and later access flexible working and how Simon's business supports and coaches individuals and businesses to …

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Dr Jeremy Davies - The Fatherhood Institute's Untold Story 41:43

3y ago41:43

41:43

To mark the publication of the Fatherhood Institute's new report "Lockdown Dads - the Untold Story", we sat down with Dr Jeremy Davies, Head of Communications, to discuss fatherhood, the opportunities presented by the pandemic and what exactly is "the untold story" After we covered dodgy backs, out for beers and Moroccan pandemic experiences, we le…

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Ethan Salathiel - Normalising Different Pathways to Fatherhood. 36:47

3y ago36:47

36:47

Coach, consultant and 'living system', we talk to Ethan about his journey from googling 'male trapped in female body' to father of two, including a lockdown baby. We discuss the power of flexible working as an enabler for Ethan to be the person and the dad he wanted to be and how a throw away comment about a new kitten - 'Look! Two mummies' was the…

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Simon Kettlewell - The Eternal Dad 37:08

3y ago37:08

37:08

Eternity Leave is a wry, semi autobiographical novel about being a stay at home dad, and the author, Simon Kettlewell, joined James and Ian to talk about his inspiration from over 20 years as primary carer to his four children. It's story that had extra chapters added in Lockdown as older children returned home and his 16 year old son struggled wit…

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Looking Back at Lockdown Dads Season 3 37:28

3+ y ago37:28

37:28

We look back at the guests, the stories and the tips that caught our eye since January. 00:30 Weathermen, Ian’s course development, Covid scare at school and Couch to 5k 03:00 James finally gets physio on his back 05:15 Working from home with kids around 06:30 The return to office life and the Goldman Sachs way of working 09:00 Are the government a…

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Rhian Mannings MBE - 2 Wish Upon A Star 33:48

3+ y ago33:48

33:48

In 2012 Rhian Mannings’ life suddenly and tragically changed when first her young son George died, followed 5 days later by her husband Paul. In this important and uplifting conversation, we explore how support was missing for bereaved parents like Rhian and Paul and how, what she imagined would be “hobby”, turned into a nationwide charity called 2…

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Brian Ballantyne - Why Men and Inclusion Matters 33:49

3+ y ago33:49

33:49

Brian Ballantyne, Co-Founder of Men for Inclusion, author of “Confessions of a Working Dad” and one time Babycenter moderator joins James and Ian in Episode 37 of Lockdown Dads. It’s an open and honest discussion in which we discuss what it means to be good ally, how Brian’s own family were a prompt to volunteer in diversity and inclusion voluntary…

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Nicki Seignot - Author, Coach and Working Parent 36:32

3+ y ago36:32

36:32

Nicki Seignot, Author of 'Mentoring New Parents at Work' and founder of The Parent Mentor talks to James and Ian in episode 36 of Lockdown Dads. We discuss why supporting new dads matters, the role single dad Phil played to broadening Nicki’s horizons, beyond just supporting the maternity journey and what the post pandemic work landscape could look…

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Will Champion - Coldplay's drummer 47:43

3+ y ago47:43

47:43

The musician who doesn’t read music, the drummer who didn’t play the drums and a calming, pragmatic influence in Coldplay. In this episode of Lockdown Dads, we discover how a focus on their relationships has been as important as the music, what work life balance means in a band when you have kids and what Will is looking forward to most when lockdo…

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Jamie Beaglehole - Daddy and Dad 34:59

3+ y ago34:59

34:59

A trailblazer for same sex adoption, Jamie is the Daddy of Daddy and Dad. What started as an exploration of the highs and lows of Jamie and Tom’s story of adopting two young brothers from foster care, became an award winning blog key agency resource and an opportunity to work with major brands. A timely redundancy lead to a focus on blogging, befor…

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Dan Stanley - Becoming Better Men 37:23

3+ y ago37:23

37:23

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 led to a 8 month separation in his marriage. We discover how a chance meeting with an ex premiership footballer, helped him drop his people please…

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Nigel Clarke, CBeebies TV Presenter and Dadvengers founder. 34:01

3+ y ago34:01

34:01

There’s just not enough time! Nigel Clarke, CBeebies presenter, explains how Dadvengers started from an all Dads episode of The Baby Club, the groundbreaking show for mums, dads and carers with babies under 18 months old. The Baby Club reflects the important CBeebies mantra that “Everyone’s Welcome”. We talk about a generational shift in what is ex…

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Nathan McGurl, Founder of The Study Buddy 38:09

3+ y ago38:09

38:09

As a newly married 23 year old, apprehensively mulling over his thoughts about impending fatherhood while driving the A39 to and from Bristol, Nathan McGurl, founder of The Study Buddy did what we now take for granted - he started blogging. The My First Kid website has sadly gone the way of our My Space profiles, but the story Nathan tells of dads …

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Paul Bulos - Executive, Leadership & Wellbeing Coach 34:12

3+ y ago34:12

34:12

Time to ponder… what colour are you today and why? Paul Bulos, Executive, Leadership & Wellbeing Coach and publishing professional joins us for this and other profound questions on the Lockdown Dads podcast. We dig into the benefits of lockdowns - including connecting with your kids and we touch on the importance of empathy and understanding the tr…

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Steve Myall - Journalist and Podcaster 34:48

3+ y ago34:48

34:48

Living 50m from Central Park in Upper West side Manhattan sounds incredibly glamorous but not if you've swapped a house for a pandemic apartment in lockdown. This week's guest Steve Myall, former deputy features Editor of the Daily Mirror and co-host of the highly successful First Time Dads podcast joins James and I as the circle of podcasting is c…

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Louise Goss - Founder of The Homeworker Magazine 34:14

3+ y ago34:14

34:14

One time self employed journalist based in Australia, we discover how interviewing and profiling home working entrepreneurs for a tech start up was the start of the idea that became The Homeworker magazine. Louise Goss joins us for episode 28, drawing upon her husband's experiences we reflect on how attitudes towards home working have changed from …

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Looking back at 2020 with James and Ian 34:00

3+ y ago34:00

34:00

A look back at 26 episodes of Lockdown Dads - the good, the bad and the ugly as we ponder the "annus horribilis" that was 2020. We talk guests and the tips that inspired us and the tips that shocked us, it's all here as we discuss what 2021 has instore for dads and their families and how as a show we can continue to bring you interesting and inform…

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Martin Robinson - Founder of the Book of Man 36:33

3+ y ago36:33

36:33

From lad mag to expert on modern masculinity. This episode is loaded with content "for him" as Martin Robinson, editor of digital magazine, the Book of Man, gives us the lowdown on why it was time for content that explicitly put men's mental health, front and centre of the conversation. We learn about the human zoo that was working for Maxim in the…

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David Willans - Founder of Being Dads 35:55

3+ y ago35:55

35:55

David Willans, founder of the website Being Dads joins the show as we discover what is behind his thoughtful and informative weekly emails. We learn how a typical dad moment - losing your rag with your kids, and lacking role models the resonated, turned into a project to educate himself and others about fatherhood - our behaviours and how they impa…

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Nadia Nagamootoo - Coach, Consultant and Psychologist 33:41

3+ y ago33:41

33:41

Nadia Nagamootoo, founder & CEO of Avenir Consulting Services, speaker, chartered psychologist, coach and expectant mum joins Lockdown Dads to talk about her path to "complete inclusion" and how her own experiences of shared parental leave and equal parenting led to seeking greater understanding of the organisational limits to men's access to flexi…

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Ady Griffiths - The Mindful Dad 35:32

3+ y ago35:32

35:32

Ady Griffiths, author of Mindful Thoughts for Fathers joins James and Ian to explain how mediation and mindfulness have helped him to cope with 3 core aspects of fatherhood - worrying about becoming a dad, being a stressed dad and relating to his own father. It's a powerful episode that explores the reality of being a dad, coping with lockdown and …

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Dr Laura Radcliffe - Focusing on Dads at Work 35:12

3+ y ago35:12

35:12

This week’s guest is Dr Laura Radcliffe, Lecturer in Organisational Behaviour at the University of Liverpool Management School. We explore why a focus on dads in the workplace is of vital importance and how society needs to see the bigger picture – gender equality is good for everyone’s well-being and relationships. We discuss the type of messaging…

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Yash Puri - Founder of Papa Penguin 35:15

4y ago35:15

35:15

Yash Puri, Founder of Papa Penguin and Finance Tech Specialist joins, James and Ian to discuss the ups and down of lockdown – doing everything and then having to slow down. We learn how moving away from cultural expectations and taking shared parental leave led to a feature with the BBC and creation of the Papa Penguin platform. Plus night-time nin…

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Jessica Chivers - The Talent Keeper 35:34

4y ago35:34

35:34

Jessica Chivers, Psychologist & CEO of The Talent Keeper Specialists & Author "Mothers Work!" joins James and Ian to discuss how feeling "confident, connected and cared for" isn't just for new mums, and why line managers and senior male role models are essential to drive change for working dads. Plus learn about "Awe walks", "Office Osmosis" and ho…

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Dan Reed - Founder of Career Dad 36:21

4y ago36:21

36:21

Dan Reed, father of 2, founder of the Career Dad and Head of Digital and Platform Delivery at Barclays joins James and I to discuss lockdown, finding your own path, managing judgement and creating choices that work for you and your family. 01:30 Riding the “Corona-coaster” – good hours and bad hours 02:50 Covid at Ian’s children’s school 04:20 AIBU…

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Elliot Rae - Founder of Music. Football. Fatherhood 34:11

4y ago34:11

34:11

Founder of Music. Football. Fatherhood and Diversity and Inclusion Expert, Elliot Rae joins James and I to talk Covid, Black Lives Matter, and being kind to yourself, plus a bit of football, a touch of music and plenty of fatherhood. Contents 02:40 Major stress and anxiety - my wife got ill, I got ill and an ambulance came to the house. 04:20 Ellio…

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Dr Jasmine Kelland - Researcher and Lecturer 35:17

4y ago35:17

35:17

Dr Jasmine Kelland, Lecturer in Human Resource Studies at Plymouth Business School is this week's guest on Lockdown Dads. With a PhD that was titled “Father’s at work: challenges and stereotypes facing fathers with caregiving responsibilities in employment”, Jasmine is a perfect guest to discuss dads, equality and evidence-based research. Contents …

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Mari Williams - The Mind Architect 34:38

4y ago34:38

34:38

This week we are joined by Mari Williams, a leadership coach who blends therapy, conflict mediation and coaching interventions into a compelling action orientated package that men have described as "challengingly empathetic" Contents 02:20 James reflects on the R going up... 03:15 Ian at Flexpo 04:30 What did Mari's clients find - denial, imposter …

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Michael Ray - Equality Advocate and Solo Dad 33:47

4y ago33:47

33:47

In the first episode of Season 2 we are joined by Michael Ray - equality advocate and solo dad from Australia In a wide ranging chat we cover everything from the Ashes to a very Australian coronavirus outbreak via how a disagreement over which parents were allowed backstage at a 4 year old's ballet show propelled Michael into the national spotlight…

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Chris Dinwiddy - Brotherly Love 40:52

4y ago40:52

40:52

In Episode 14 Ian is joined by his brother, Chris Dinwiddy. Dad of 4, Chris, talks about becoming a father again during Lockdown, from the disengagement he felt from being unable to attend maternity appointments to the joy of being allowed to take the facemask off when Suri was born. He talks too about the struggles of physical separation from fami…

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Fidel Beauhill - The Modern Man Coach 35:02

4y ago35:02

35:02

In Episode 13 we are joined by Fidel Beauhill, The Modern Man Coach Father of 3 daughters and a master coach, Fidel doesn't hold back when describing how his perfect life came abruptly to a halt when lockdown started. He talks candidly about the emotional impact faced by an extrovert who struggled after a manic 2 weeks of putting everyone else's "m…

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Rob Taylor - Founder of Dads in Business 32:41

4y ago32:41

32:41

In Episode 12 we are joined by Rob Taylor, Marketing Man, Yorkshire Man and founder of Sheffield based "Dads in Business" Rob talked about the pressures of being a dad of three and an entrepreneur and how meeting coach Angga Kara shone a light on his burnout and lead to the creation of Dads in Business. Dads in Business is a forum in which entrepre…

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Freddie Bennett - Starting at Zero 37:12

4y ago37:12

37:12

In Episode 11 James and Ian are joined by Guinness Marathon World Record Holder and founder of Starting at Zero, Freddie Bennett. When lockdown started Freddie was plunged into the world of 'single' parenting, while his wife worked 60 hour weeks on the frontline in the NHS, he tackled Zoom calls and supervising 2 young sons. It wasn't all plain sai…

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James and Ian - in reflection 33:23

4y ago33:23

33:23

In Episode 10 James and I reflect back on the previous 10 weeks and think about what the return to "normal" means for Dads. We discuss the green shoots of normality - a trip to TK Maxx, cat vaccinations and bringing your cleaner back from paid leave, but also the anxiety of taking advantage of the opportunites. James talks about the return from fur…

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Rachel Vecht - Parent Educator 33:25

4y ago33:25

33:25

James and Ian are joined by Parent Educator Rachel Vecht, Founder of Educating Matters. We discuss the benefits of teenagers at home without FOMO replaced instead with a sense of connection to family but also screen time and body clocks (!) Rachel talks about the importance of self reliance, emotional intelligence and how anxiety is contagious. We …

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Han-Son Lee - Founder of Daddilife 34:07

4y ago34:07

34:07

James and Ian are joined by Han-Son Lee, Founder of Daddilife We talked to single dad Han-Son about how his son's Lego depiction of him as "Wolfman" sitting at a desk was a trigger point to make changes in how he was working in during lockdown. In the light of James and Ian discovering they have walked the same route 24 hours apart, we reflected on…

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Douglas Ross - Scottish Conservative MP 33:55

4y ago33:55

33:55

James and Ian are joined by Douglas Ross, Scottish Conservative MP for Moray We talked toddlers, tatties and tories and what it was like to hit the headlines in the wake of the Dominic Cummings lockdown travel controversy. Douglas talks about how the pandemic meant he was there when his son started walking, while the increase in constituent work of…

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Philip Simon - Comedian 34:40

4y ago34:40

34:40

James and Ian are joined by comedian, Philip Simon Philip talks about the profound difficulties trying to make a living as a comedian at the moment and how his focus and creativity has massively increased as he struggles to earn a living and provide for his family.. Ian talks about solo babysitting his 2 year old niece and we contrast her simple ne…

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Noel McDermott - Psychotherapist 34:22

4y ago34:22

34:22

In Episode 5 James and Ian are joined by expert Psychotherapist , Noel McDermott We talk about the some of the upside of lockdown - more opportunities for self care, better diet and exercise, but at the same time the risk of a 'tsunami' of mental health issues as people move out of survival mode. Noel explains the importance of the 3 core elements …

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James Frith - ex Labour MP, business owner and dad of 4 33:02

4y ago33:02

33:02

In Episode 4, James and Ian are joined by former Labour MP, business owner and dad of 4, James Frith. We talk about the competing needs of 4 kids of different ages and the struggle to find 1 on 1 time with children and your partner - in fact we go as far as to wistfully remember "Date Night." Join us as we dig deeper into the debate on reopening sc…

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Tiernan Douieb - Comedian 34:39

4y ago34:39

34:39

In Episode 3, James and Ian are joined by Comedian Tiernan Douieb. We talk about how to explain Covid to a 2 year old, the struggles of the self employed, private renters and how comics are adapting to the new world. Plus tales of excessive present buying for the kids aka "The Christmas of Death", should pandemics be more interesting and why does I…

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John Adams - #1 Dad Blogger 34:16

4y ago34:16

34:16

In Episode 2, James and Ian are joined by #1 Dad Blogger and LinkedIn "Changemaker", John Adams. We discuss the Covid 19 opportunity to embed flexible working, the potential pressures on families when workplaces open but schools and childcare don't and legal and moral challenges facing employers of trying to return "to normal." Discover why it's im…

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Kicking Things Off with James and Ian 34:26

4y ago34:26

34:26

In the debut episode of Lockdown Dads, James Millar and Ian Dinwiddy get competitive about press-ups, discuss tips for coping with lockdown and reflect on what we might remember "When I'm 64". Discover the importance of non-iron shirts and how real dads are re-evaluating their work and family priorities. About Lockdown Dads James and Ian are record…

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