Liam Preston and Matt Dearsley

Dad Still Standing

Kids EN ↓ 55 episodes

Two dads discussing baby loss, coping with life, and working their way through grief. Liam and Matt found there was no support for dads to help them process their grief, prepare for what was to come next, and help them to support their partners. So, they teamed up to create this podcast which provides the tools to help bereaved dads on their journey after losing a child. If you would like to contact us you can do so via our social media pages (@dadstillstanding) or email dadstillstandingpodcast@gmail.com.

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Liam Preston and Matt Dearsley

Episodes

Special Edition - Liam's Journey 20.07.2021 1:05:37

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...

Special Edition - Matt's Journey 25.06.2021 1:27:38

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,...

Returning Home 07.06.2021 50:51

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...

The day everything changed 24.05.2021 47:03

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...

So, where do we begin? 12.05.2021 27:25

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...