The Boy Crisis, with Dr Warren Farrell
Episode 37 Listen on Apple PodcastsSpotifyGoogle PodcastsStitcher Dr Warren Farrell is a political scientist, activist and author of seven books including ‘The Boy Crisis: Why Our Boys Are Struggling and What We Can Do About It” In this interview, we discuss some of the societal issues that are negatively impacting boys and contributing to what […]
The Montessori Method, with Simone Davies
Episode 36 Listen on Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts Stitcher If you have pre-school aged kids, you’ve probably come across the concept of Montessori education. But if you are like me, you may not understand exactly what it involves. In this interview, with Simone Davies from The Montessori Notebook, we take a deep dive into […]
Basketball, Personal Growth And Being a Single Dad, with Chris Anstey
Episode 35 Listen on Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts Stitcher Chris Anstey is a two times Olympian and former professional basketballer who played in the NBL, NBA and Europe. In this interview, Chris shares his experiences of living abroad with a young family, returning home, surviving two relationship breakdowns, learning how to co-parent his three […]
Why Dads Need Parental Leave Too, with Emma Walsh
Episode 34 Listen on Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts Stitcher Did you know that many countries now offer shared parental leave, meaning it is available for both mums and dads? And the average amount of paid parental leave in OECD countries is 55 weeks? Compare this to Australia where it’s 18 weeks, for mothers only, […]
How To Get A Baby To Sleep, with Emma Purdue
Episode 33 Listen on Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts Stitcher One of the biggest challenges facing all new parents is the lack of sleep. Particularly during the first few months, it can put a big strain on a relationship. And it’s not unusual for dads to feel a bit useless. But as today’s guest explains, […]
Changing the Face of Men’s Health, with Liam Cavanagh from Movember
Episode 32 Listen on Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts Stitcher Did you know that men on average will die six years younger than women? And there is no justifiable reason for this. Most of the causes of premature death are things that could easily be prevented if men learn to take better care of themselves. […]
Mindfulness and Meditation, with Chibs Okereke
Episode 31 Listen on Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts Stitcher There are many benefits of mindfulness and meditation, but there are also many ways they can be practised. Experimenting with different techniques can be a good way to discover what works best for you. Chibs Okereke is a mindfulness and meditation teacher, who discovered his […]
Footy, Fatherhood and Business, with Paul Salmon
Episode 30 Listen on Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts Stitcher Today I chat with AFL legend, Paul Salmon (a.k.a. The Big Fish), who played 324 games with Essendon and Hawthorn. His football achievements include 561 goals, two premierships, three All Australians and selection in the Hawthorn Team Of The Century and the Australian Football Hall […]
Helicopter Parenting, with Lenore Skenazy
Episode 29 Listen on Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts Stitcher Helicopter parents hover above their children, trying to protect them from getting hurt. And according to today’s guest, it’s a worldwide trend that is contributing to increased anxiety amongst children. Lenore Skenazy, President of LetGrow.org, believes kids are more capable than we think. If we […]
Follow Your Calling, with Kamal Sarma
Episode 28 Listen on Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts Stitcher Kamal Sarma spent seven years training as a monk in India, before returning to Australia to embark on a successful corporate career. He has held executive positions at companies including McKinsey and AMP, as well as founding two venture capitalist businesses in the IT and […]