Dads Group Podcast

When Elly Taylor became a new mum—and a relationship counsellor—she was shocked by how much parenthood rocked her relationship. That experience launched her on a journey to help couples around the world strengthen their bond before, during, and after becoming parents. In this powerful online conversation, Elly, internationally recognised relationship and parenthood expert and author of Becoming Us...

This week we have the pleasure of chatting with Dads Group leader Alex Dugdale about his journey into fatherhood. Alex shares about the routine he and his wife have implemented into their parenting, and how they have seen the benefits play out in their family culture. Practical and impactful, we hope this episode will encourage and inspire you!

This week we have the pleasure of chatting with Dads Group leader Raj Pillay about his journey into fatherhood. Raj shares about the valuable lessons he learned along the way, offering insights that we believe will resonate with all parents. Join us for an honest and inspiring conversation on the joys, challenges, and growth that come with being a dad, and practical tips that might just help you t...

Join us as we delve into vital conversations with Dr. Michael Herd, a renowned psychologist and trainer at Triple P. We're shining a light on perinatal mental health, aiming to break the stigma and spread awareness. If you or someone you know is seeking additional support, don't hesitate to visit the 'Get Support' tab on our website, dadsgroup.org, or reach out to Helpline. Tune in...

In todays interview we get the opportunity to chat with Dads Group leader Andrew Marmont, who is a part of the Dads of East Malvern group in Melbourne.  Andrew is an influential business coach and mentor, and there have been many dads that  have been built up and supported through Andrew’s involvement with dads group. Today Andrew shares with us how he navigates the ups and downs that come with fa...

Today on the podcast we are joined by the one and only Steve Willis, who you may also know as "Commando Steve.” He is a well-known Australian fitness trainer, television personality, author and former commando in the Australian Special Forces. Steve is an incredible motivational coach in leadership, fitness, and personal development and were honoured to have him share his wisdom on the podcas...

For as far as we've come as a society in framing fatherhood more positively, there's still bias and "norms" against dads. Michael Ray experienced this first hand. A single dad to his daughter, Charlie, he wasn't permitted to go back stage at his daughter's ballet recitals - even when every other child had a parent (i.e. mother) present. Michael's determination to be backstage and support his daugh...

There isn't a handbook for parenting - but that doesn't mean hundreds of experts, authors, researchers and mummy-bloggers haven't attempted to write the handbook. So, when you find out your pregnant (or when you wait until after the birth and try to catch up then), and you're standing in the bookstore or scrolling through Amazon, you quickly add "parenting book???" to the...

When you have a baby, you begin hearing about all the different things that could go wrong with bub's health. You start hearing about all sorts of doctors, therapists and specialists - it can be intimidating. Here's the good news: all of those people working in all those different roles are there for you and your family, to work alongside you for the best outcomes for your child. Take Carl...

Something we've pointed out a few times on the Dads Group podcast is that you don't have to be a dud-dad to access a parenting program. The importance of such programs were the focus of our latest episode featuring Dr Matt Sanders. Matt is the mind behind Triple P - the Positive Parenting Program - which evolved out of research he commenced in 1978. Fast forward 45 years and Triple P has s...

There’s more than one way to become a dad. Many men play the role of father figure as a stepdad, foster father, uncle, grandfather, teacher, coach – the list goes on. Regardless of how we find ourselves in the fatherhood space, we have a responsibility to shape the lives of the children in our care. Enter Tommy Maloney. Besides being a parenting coach, podcast, speaker and author, Tommy is a Bonus...

This week we interview parenting expert and author, Michael Grose. Michael chats with us about his work on 'birth order' and how this order impacts the way your kids may relate to the world.

Tim is an entrepreneur, executive and business owner, CEO and a father 2. Tim chats with us about his fatherhood journey and balancing family and business.

In this episode, we're peeling back the curtain and diving deep into the future of Dads Group. If you've ever wondered what's on the horizon for this dynamic community of fathers, this episode is a must-listen. If you would like to support new dads and young families then check out www.socklessheroes.com

Our guest this week is Simon Richardson from Safe on Social, where he speaks on the pleasures, perils and pitfalls of social media. As a high school teacher he was all too familiar with the impacts unhealthy social media exposure had on his students. As a nine-year Mayor of Byron Shire, a hotspot of virulent and strident political opinion and activism, Simon experienced extreme levels of cyberbull...

Join us for an inspiring episode featuring Jason McEwen, the Chair of the Board at Dads Group, as he takes us on a heartfelt journey through his passion for this remarkable organisation. In this engaging conversation, Jason delves into what fuels his unwavering dedication to Dads Group and sheds light on the transformative shifts he's witnessed in Australia's landscape of fatherhood suppor...

In the latest episode of the Dads Group podcast, we chat with Geoff Brailey: a social researcher, strategic advisor and Director of Solutions at the internationally recognised McCrindle. Geoff helped us imagine what the world will look like in the future for our kids, covering everything from education to family life and relationships, employment and work to society and culture. It's a fascina...

In this episode, we welcome our new co-host, Psych Sarah, a qualified Psychologist who brings a wealth of wisdom and experience to the podcast.

Steve Biddulph is an Australian author, activist, and psychologist who has written a number of influential best-selling books on parenting, and boys' education. He is married and has two children and grandchildren.

In this episode, we talk to Tom Cencic about his experience of becoming a dad while working a corporate job and having a baby in lockdown. Tom shares the challenges he faced, as well as the joys, and offers advice to other dads who are going through the same thing. We discuss topics such as: The challenges of working from home with a newborn How to balance work and family life The importance of co...

What are the conversations we can be having with our partners through the tough periods

Dan is father, a little bit further along the journey with some teens and tweens, and he's the co-host of the Direct Advice for Dads podcast. In our chat, we sort of bounced around a few different topics, but its really a conversation about what fatherhood is about today. Dan was really gracious in sharing his stories and experiences as a dad and I think the value he brings in this episode is from...

Finding the right school for our kids can be extremely overwhelming. Ross Muir shares with us some tips and tricks on finding the right school for our kids

Dave Jorna is the founder of Project Hatch. Dave goes into schools and helps kids do life even better.

In this episode, Blair and Arran share how they fill their cups. How do we care for ourselves?