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Mums often turn to dads for answers, but sometimes, dads are left scratching their heads. Enter the Dads Group Podcast, bridging the gap and providing the support where it's often missing. Dive in as we chat with everyday dads, parenting pros, and medical experts, gearing up fathers for the wild ride of parenthood.
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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!…
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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 …
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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,…
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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 …
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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 honour…
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For as far as we've come as a society in framing fatherhood more positively, there's still bias and "norms" against dads. Michael Ray experienced this first hand. A single dad to his daughter, Charlie, he wasn't permitted to go back stage at his daughter's ballet recitals - even when every other child had a parent (i.e. mother) present. Michael's d…
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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 "p…
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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 t…
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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…
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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 co…
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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 activi…
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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 …
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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 a…
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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. We discuss topics such as: The challenges of working from home with a newborn How to…
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Dan is father, a little bit further along the journey with some teens and tweens, and he's the co-host of the Direct Advice for Dads podcast. In our chat, we sort of bounced around a few different topics, but its really a conversation about what fatherhood is about today. Dan was really gracious in sharing his stories and experiences as a dad and I…
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Burnsey chats with Dr Billy Garvey, a Developmental Paediatrician. Basically, his area of expertise is supporting children (and families), especially through tough transitions in emotional development. He expands more on what that looks like at the start of the episode. I first heard about Billy through his own podcast, Pop Culture Parenting, where…
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Dr Justin Coulson is the co-host and parenting expert on Channel 9's "Parental Guidance", the founder of happyfamilies.com.au, and one of Australia’s most trusted parenting experts. Over the past decade he has helped innumerable families with his 6 books about raising children, his hundreds of media appearances (including all of Australia’s major n…
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In this podcast episode, we will be hearing from Mark Matthews, a big wave surfer, who shares how his intense training and mental preparation for surfing have helped him become a calmer parent. Mark walks us through the hard work and dedication that goes into being a professional athlete, both physically and mentally. This interview sheds light on …
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Today we hear from Dads Group legend Adam Burn, who will share how his relationship with his dad impacted him but did not define his fatherhood journey. Your relationship with your father may not need to define who you will be as a father. His weakness may not have to be yours.
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This episode we are interviewing the CEO of PANDA, Julie Borninkof. PANDA is dedicated to supporting the mental health and wellbeing of expecting, new and growing families. If you would like to find out more about Dads Group, join a Digital Dads Group Session which is where these podcast episodes are recorded or connect with some of our amazing par…
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Thomas and Adam are interview the CEO of Healthy Male, Simon von Saldern. Healthy Male are a provider of information for men’s health. They facilitate action on men’s health in collaboration with others, advocate for change, empower men and boys to take action on their health, build the capabilities of the health system and workforce, and prioritis…
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Welcome to the first ever Dads Group Podcast episode. This episode is a great place for us to start as you get to hear from the CEO & Founder of Dads Group, Thomas Docking as he shares about the heart of Dads Group and how it all began. If you would like to find out more about Dads Group, join a Digital Dads Group Session which is where these podca…
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