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Mindfulness and Meditation, with Chibs Okereke
Episode 31 Listen on Apple PodcastsSpotifyGoogle PodcastsStitcher 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 calling after suffering […]
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 […]
Simplicity Parenting, with Kim John Payne
Episode 27 Listen on Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts Stitcher Today’s kids have more stuff, are faced with more choices and have less spare time than any previous generation. For many kids (and parents) it can all feel a bit overwhelming. Meanwhile, we have record rates of ADHD, ODD and various other behavioural disorders. Kim […]
The FIRE Movement: Financial Independence Retire Early, with Dave from StrongMoneyAustralia.com
Episode 25 Listen on Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts Stitcher Have you heard about the FIRE movement? It stands for Financial Independence, Retire Early, FIRE is a worldwide community of like-minded people, who share ideas and strategies on how to reach financial independence and retire early. Generally, this involves a combination of aggressive saving (up […]
How Much Does Private School Cost And Can I Afford It? With Michael Chew
Episode 24 Listen on Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts Stitcher Whether to send your kids to a private school is a big decision. And if you want to have that option, it’s probably something you need to plan for as early as possible. In this interview, Michael Chew from Orange Wealth explains the typical cost […]
Fitness Hacks For Busy Dads, with Ben Ford
Episode 23 Listen on Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts Stitcher Ben Ford is a seasoned marathon runner, personal trainer and fitness enthusiast who after becoming a dad, struggled to find the time and motivation to maintain his health and fitness. Realising this was a common problem for many other dads, he set up a blog […]
Intimacy And Conflict, with Nic Tovey
Episode 22 Listen on Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts Stitcher Nic Tovey is a Relationship Coach who helps individuals and couples improve intimacy, sexuality and emotional connection in their relationships. Nic believes that conflict is an important part of intimacy but something that most couples struggle with. In this interview, he explains why and provides […]
What I Learned From My Foster Dad, with Jesse Simpson
Episode 21 Listen on Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts Stitcher Jesse Simpson had a rough start in life and a different upbringing to most of us. At the age of four, he and his brother were removed from their family due to neglect and abuse by their biological parents and grandparents. They were then placed […]
20 Habits To Improve Your Life, with Scott Davison
Episode 20 Listen on Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts Stitcher On this episode, I run through a list of 20 habits that I believe can help make you a better man, a better partner and a better dad. I’m not suggesting you should immediately adopt all of these habits, it’s up to you to pick […]
Let’s Talk About Sex, with Nick Perry
Episode 19 Listen on Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts Stitcher Sex is an important part of a healthy relationship but can also be a source of frustration for some couples. As today’s guest points out, it’s a topic that need not be taboo. By opening the lines of communication and listening more deeply to our […]
What’s the show about?
The Dad Train Podcast is a weekly interview-based podcast for dads. We explore ideas and strategies on how to be a better man, a better partner and a better dad.
Your host Scott Davison interviews experts on a wide range of topics covering self-improvement, relationships and parenting.