Cool Dad Collective.

Send us a text I think episode of the podcast I chat about solo parenting for the weekend, what made me nervous about having kids and of course breaking down some manhood stereotypes!  CoolDadCollective is a place for real, relatable stories and experiences around fatherhood to so you know that you are not alone. None of us really know what we're doing but we're all just trying to our be...

Send us a text In this episode of the podcast I chat about when your baby starts to reach milestones, how there is a time and a place for gentle parenting and of course some top notch "Sh*t Dad Club" moments! CoolDadCollective is a place for real, relatable stories and experiences around fatherhood to so you know that you are not alone. None of us really know what we're doing but we...

Send us a text I'm back after a small break away from the podcast! In this weeks episode we dive into my time working away from my family, the four burner theory for life and the similarities and difference between my first born and second born!  CoolDadCollective is a place for real, relatable stories and experiences around fatherhood to so you know that you are not alone. None of us really...

Send us a text In this weeks episode we go through a huge listener Dad Win, being present through all the firsts with my 3 month old, enjoying the small things like building cubby houses with my 2 year old and of course another Sh*t Dad Club moment from yours truly. Have a great week legends! CoolDadCollective is a place for real, relatable stories and experiences around fatherhood to so you know...

Send us a text In this weeks episode I'm a fired up dad! We tackle a video I had go viral last week and the comments on the video, what to look for when choosing a kindy and pulling off what is known as "The Danger Breakfast".  CoolDadCollective is a place for real, relatable stories and experiences around fatherhood to so you know that you are not alone. None of us really know what...

Send us a text In this episode I run through the 4 and a half hour road trip we went on with my 2 year old and my 3 month old, some road trip tips and of course some horror stories from the journey.  CoolDadCollective is a place for real, relatable stories and experiences around fatherhood to so you know that you are not alone. None of us really know what we're doing but we're all just t...

Send us a text In this episode we dive head first into a great personal dad win, some dad hangover advice, understanding the "mummy phase" and a pretty brutal Sh*t Dad Club moment from a listener! CoolDadCollective is a place for real, relatable stories and experiences around fatherhood to so you know that you are not alone. None of us really know what we're doing but we're all...

Send us a text We're back after a well needed week off! In this episode of the podcast I chat about finally getting some of the family routines back, a pretty heated argument between me and my daughter and of course one of my most disturbing sh*t dad club moments. CoolDadCollective is a place for real, relatable stories and experiences around fatherhood to so you know that you are not alone....

Send us a text In this episode I chat about dealing with my terrible 2 years old tantrums and experience the first smiles of my new born daughter. I also jumped into a massive Dad Win for the Cool Dad Collective community as well as a very relatable Sh*t Dad Club moment from a listener.  CoolDadCollective is a place for real, relatable stories and experiences around fatherhood to so you know that...

Send us a text In this episode I chat about the highs and lows of dad life mentally. As someone who has dealt with mental health issues in the past, it was good to go into my journey and how sometimes the dadlife does take its toll on me mentally.  CoolDadCollective is a place for real, relatable stories and experiences around fatherhood to so you know that you are not alone. None of us really kno...

Send us a text In this episode of the podcast I start to come to the realisation that my daughter vocabulary is expanding way quicker than I expected and a terrible mothers day story.  CoolDadCollective is a place for real, relatable stories and experiences around fatherhood to so you know that you are not alone. None of us really know what we're doing but we're all just trying to our be...

Send us a text In this episode of the podcast I'm joined by multiple business owner and new dad Trai Wallis. We chat all about the early stages of fatherhood, balancing work and dadlife and things we've learnt along the way through a parenting journey so far. Trai is also working on his own dad content at the moment so go give him a follow!  Instagram: @traisean_  My name's Matsen a...

Send us a text In this episode of the podcast I chat about trying to bond with my newborn daughter. The newborn stage is such a mum orientated time so finding ways to bond with your newborn can be difficult but I'm out here doing my best.  My name's Matsen and I'm a dad to a 2 year old daughter and soon to be second daughter. CoolDadCollective is a place for real, relatable stories...

Send us a text In this episode of the podcast I jumped into "5 Social Media Accounts to follow as a Dad". From education to motivation to humour these are 5 accounts that I love to see pop up into my feed.  My name's Matsen and I'm a dad to a 2 year old daughter and soon to be second daughter. CoolDadCollective is a place for real, relatable stories and experiences around fathe...

Send us a text In this episode of the podcast I dive into "5 Things I Would Tell My Pre-Child Self". What would I tell myself about fatherhood that might put my mind at ease? Whether it big or small it was great to chat about a few of these things! My name's Matsen and I'm a dad to a 2 year old daughter and soon to be second daughter. CoolDadCollective is a place for real, rela...

Send us a text In this episode I chat all about the first week of my second daughters life as well as some problems we've now seen arise in my eldest daughter. HUGE WEEK OF LEARNING HERE! Just documenting the process and hoping it helps! My name's Matsen and I'm a dad to a 2 year old daughter and soon to be second daughter. CoolDadCollective is a place for real, relatable stories an...

Send us a text In this episode I jump into some easy dad hacks I used that save me in times where you just need that little extra help. These are in no way shape or form parenting hacks, but small things you can do to make life easier!  My name's Matsen and I'm a dad to a 2 year old daughter and soon to be second daughter. CoolDadCollective is a place for real, relatable stories and expe...

Send us a text In this episode I chat about the pros and cons of social media and looking at parenting advice videos and of course some highs and lows of dad life this week.  My name's Matsen and I'm a dad to a 2 year old daughter and soon to be second daughter. CoolDadCollective is a place for real, relatable stories and experiences around fatherhood to so you know that you are not alon...

Send us a text It this episode of CoolDadCollective I run through the lead up to my daughters 2nd birthday party, being on call for birth and some mental struggles of a insanely busy dad week! My name's Matsen and I'm a dad to a 2 year old daughter and soon to be second daughter. CoolDadCollective is a place for real, relatable stories and experiences around fatherhood to so you know tha...

Send us a text In this episode of CoolDadCollective I run through the hectic #dadlife week that I've gone through this week, the emotional changes when you become a dad as well as some ripper listener dad wins! My name's Matsen and I'm a dad to a 2 year old daughter and soon to be second daughter. CoolDadCollective is a place for real, relatable stories and experiences around father...

Send us a text In this episode of the podcast I chat about all things to do with the anxiety around moving your kid to solid foods and the anxiety around prepping food so they dont choke and those terrifying moments when they're eating something for the first time.   My name's Matsen and I'm a dad to a 2 year old daughter and soon to be second daughter. CoolDadCollective is a place...

Send us a text In this episode of the podcast I reflect on my daughter showing an interest in sport and touching on the balance of work/life/dadlife. .  My name's Matsen and I'm a dad to a 2 year old daughter and soon to be second daughter. CoolDadCollective is a place for real, relatable stories and experiences around fatherhood to so you know that you are not alone. None of us really k...

Send us a text In this episode of the podcast I break down the birth of my daughter from my perspective and how we managed the few days post birth in the hospital.  My name's Matsen and I'm a dad to a 2 year old daughter and soon to be second daughter. CoolDadCollective is a place for real, relatable stories and experiences around fatherhood to so you know that you are not alone. None of...

Send us a text Welcome to the first episode of CoolDadCollective! On this episode of the podcast I chat everything that is CoolDadCollective and where the idea came from. My name's Matsen and I'm a dad to a 2 year old daughter and soon to be second daughter. CoolDadCollective is a place for real, relatable stories and experiences around fatherhood to so you know that you are not alone. N...