Dad Still Standing

In this episode, Liam & Matt interview the podcast's first guest as they talk with mental health expert, Christ Stuart , from Minding Minds . The episode covers the difficult prospect that is returning to work after losing a baby. For some, they may be lucky enough to get a few weeks off, for others, it may be an immediate return.  Regardless of how fast, returning to work can be an anxiety-ridden...

One of the most challenging aspects of losing a child is the strain it puts on your partner, relationship, and family.  In this episode, Matt and Liam discuss their experiences of how mums and dads grieve in different ways.  It is a theme that comes up often and a subject that has been mentioned in almost all of the messages the podcast has received.  Frequently, dads reach out to us because they...

When they decided to do a podcast together, Matt and Liam soon realised that they hadn't told each other the stories of their losses.  Following on from Matt's journey in the last episode, Liam tells his story for the first time. Hear the moments before, during, and after the loss of his daughter Paloma. This episode may be upsetting for some people to listen to, so please do so in a way that work...

When they decided to do a podcast together, Matt and Liam soon realised that they hadn't told each other the stories of their losses.  In order to do the show justice, Matt and Liam would need to tell each other their stories but wanted to do so in a way that was authentic and meaningful. So, in real-time and for the first time, you'll hear Matt describe to Liam the tragic losses his wife, Lauren,...

This episode begins as the previous one ended. The moment you leave the hospital following a loss and return to the family home. Our third show covers everything from the difficulties in telling family members and friends, to the nature of support that can be offered in the immediate aftermath of losing a child.  As ever, Matt and Liam talk candidly about their own journies through the perspective...

Originally planned to cover the first six weeks after losing a child, Matt and I realised there was far too much content for this one show. So, we begin this episode intending to discuss everything that happens in the first week and as you'll  quickly  discover, we failed to scratch even the surface! If you would like to contact us you can do so via Instagram // Facebook // Twitter or  dadstillsta...

In our first episode, we discuss why we've created Dad Still Standing and why a podcast around baby loss from a father's perspective is so needed.  We also look at what's to come from the podcast over the year and our aim to support as many dads (and their families) as possible.  If you would like to contact us you can do so via Instagram // Facebook // Twitter or  dadstillstandingpodcast@gmail.co...