Michael Nwankpa
Father Support Network
Father Support Network is an initiative geared towards educating, informing, guiding, encouraging and helping estranged fathers navigate the complex challenges of maintaining contact and healthy relationship with their children after separation and/or divorce from their significant others. It also provides tips to single father households on how to function effectively as a single parent. It is inspired by the founder, Dr. Michael Nwankpa's personal experience. We will share experiences, reactions, analysis of real live scenarios and invite guests from time-to-time to present their expert opin...
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Episodes
EP 54: When Single Parents Choose their Partners over their Children 04.06.2026 11:00
In this episode, I use real life cases to illustrate the danger of choosing your new partners over your children as single parents. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
EP 53: Marriage, Cheating & Children: A Reaction to the Chike Saga 26.05.2026 11:46
In this episode l use the viral case of Nigerian popular singer, Chike, who was having an affair with the wife of another Nigerian media celebrity, Frank, to illustrate the untold impact that cheating and public spotlight have on the children of the actors involved. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
EP 52: The Divorce Culture Nobody Wants To Talk About 18.05.2026 12:42
In this episode, I discuss a potential crisis in our hands with the increasing rate and celebration of divorce. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
EP 51: Fathers, Fight for your Seed 04.05.2026 9:14
In this week’s episode, I emphasise the need for fathers to fight to be in their kids’ lives using the sad situation of Emmanuel Eboue, former Arsenal football star who is estranged from his children. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
EP 50: Why we must talk about Men’s Mental Health 29.04.2026 11:57
In this issue, I react to the unfortunate incident in America where a father killed his eight children with ages ranging from 1-14 years, shot how ex-wife and girlfriend and killed himself. This is unacceptable—but there are indications that he may have been suffering from mental health. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
EP 49: Put a Price on Yourself 15.04.2026 12:07
In this week’s episode, I use several real life examples to explain why you should value your self. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
EP 48: How to deal with toxic behaviour in your relationship 08.04.2026 9:08
On this episode, I provide analysis and commentary on how you can deal with toxicity in your relationship. I also comment on how you can deal with a violent and physically abusive woman as a man. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
EP 47: Why Discipline Matters: The Role of a Father 18.03.2026 8:09
In this episode, I explore the importance of discipline in parenting and the critical role that a father plays in this regard. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
EP 46: Black Fathers Should Strive to be in the Lives of their Children 04.02.2026 13:49
In this episode, I reflect on my experiences as a single father of young kids and why it is important for fathers, especially black fathers, to be present in the lives of their children. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
EP 45: Be careful the help you accept as a single father 22.01.2026 10:49
In this episode, I reflect on my own experiences and other live examples to illustrate how we should be careful the kind of help we accept especially as a single father or single parent in general. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
EP 44: How to Deal with Misinformation from an Ex 29.12.2025 8:47
When is it appropriate to tell your kids why the relationship with their mum broke down and how do you deal with false narratives and misinformation from your ex? These are the questions that I address in this episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
EP 43: Fathers are frequently under appreciated 24.12.2025 10:59
In this episode, I discuss the tensions that exist between a man and woman in our modern society when a man cannot function in the ‘traditional’ role of being the main provider or breadwinner. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
EP 42: Stay Positive 17.12.2025 4:29
This week’s episode focuses on the importance of staying positive. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
EP 41: How to deal with stress as a father 04.12.2025 10:30
In this week’s episode, I provide tips on how to deal with stress as a father. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
EP 40: Rise of Stay-At-Home Dads 24.11.2025 11:27
Nearly a quarter of stay-at-home parents are fathers. In this episode, I provide a nuanced analysis of the increase and why it’s not all that surprising! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
EP 39: Knowing your right as a father 04.11.2025 9:35
In this week’s episode, I focus on the rights that father has and the importance of knowing that. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
EP 38: Value Yourself 24.10.2025 11:48
In this episode, I focus on valuing yourself and how to deal with friends and family who take advantage of your kindness or feel entitled. Put some value on yourself. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
EP 37: My reflections on the sentencing of Daejaun Campbell’s killers & why fathers mattter 13.10.2025 9:08
In this episode, I touch on the wider issues that was young boys to join gang and how we ca effectively address the knife crime epidemic in the U.K., focusing on the sentencing of the killers of Daejaun Campbell, a 15 year old boy murdered in Woolwich, Southeast London last year September. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
EP 36: DNA should be made compulsory at birth 27.09.2025 9:59
in this episode, I react to the growing debate on whether DNA testing should be made compulsory at birth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
EP 35: Politics, Polarization & the need for Critical Thinking: A Reaction to the Assassination of Charlie Kirk 21.09.2025 14:55
In this episode, I react to the sad assassination of US conservative activist, Charlie Kirk. I look at the politicisation of his death and how his death show how divided our society is—divided along binary lines of liberal v conservative, left v right and many more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
EP 34: Why discipline matters in a man’s life: Lessons from Shannon Sharpe’s ordeal 11.08.2025 3:35
In this episode, I react to Shannon Sharpe, the American podcast host losing his deal with ESPN following his multimillion dollar settlement with a 19 year old Only Fan girl who accused him of sexual misconduct. I use Shannon’s case to caution fathers and men in general in maintaining discipline and being more guarded about their actions especially when you have a lot to loose! Hosted on Acast. Se...
EP 33: My reaction to a happy Ja Rule walking his daughter down the aisle 30.07.2025 8:07
In this episode, I explore the important role a father plays in the life of his child especially a girl- child. Reacting to the happy video of US rapper, Ja Rule walking his daughter down the aisle in a private wedding, I emphasise the symbolic passing of the touch from one man (father) to another (husband). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
EP 32: Fathers are also victims of domestic abuse: my reaction to a father that was stabbed to death by his estranged ex 21.07.2025 11:50
In this episode, I react to the sad story about f a father of six that was stabbed to death by his ex-girlfriend in the U.K.. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
EP 31: Why fathers must fight for their children after divorce or separation 16.07.2025 8:12
In this episode, I analyze a case of a woman and her family who are making it difficult for the father of her young child to be effectively involved in his child’s life. I emphasise the need for fathers to do everything in their power to fight for their children. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
EP 30: How Fathers can Cope and Deal with Stress Effectively Pt2 07.07.2025 6:30
This is part two of our series on how to deal with stress. The crux of the talk is ‘Knowing yourself” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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