Hybrid Dad Podcast

In this conversation, I sit down with Jake, a conservation lobbyist who went from a tiny Scottish fishing village to the police force, through gamekeeping and bushcraft instruction, and into lobbying politicians in the Scottish Parliament to protect our countryside. We explore why most people misunderstand wildlife management, how intentional life design can transform your career at any age, and w...

In this conversation, I sit down with Kevin Halborg, a financial advisor who went from a council estate to the military, through private security, and into building a career helping business owners secure their family's financial future. We explore why most dads avoid the money conversation, how financial stress silently erodes your presence at home, and what it actually takes to build a foundatio...

In this conversation, I sit down with Dr Becky Harley, a GP who specialises in health, wellness and sustainable lifestyle change. We explore why modern healthcare is often reactive rather than preventative, and how dads can take ownership of their health through simple, evidence-based habits that actually stick. We talk about: 😴 Why restorative sleep is the foundation of better energy, food choic...

In this conversation, I sit down with Shane Sutcliffe, a former British Army and RAF officer who has built a thriving mountaineering business while raising three boys. We explore Shane’s journey from military life to entrepreneurship, and how he has created stability at home while growing Ascend Mountaineering with patience and purpose. We talk about: 🧗‍♂️ How mountaineering gives him mental clar...

In this episode, I sit down with Corey Wilks, Psy. D., a psychologist who helps entrepreneurs and creators overcome fear and self-doubt so they can pursue meaningful work with confidence. We talk about: 🧠 The psychology of fear and how it holds us back 💭 How to reframe limiting beliefs and build a stronger mindset 🔥 Practical tools to stop playing small and start living with clarity and intenti...

In this episode, I sit down with Jonny Pain, a coach, athlete, and father, to explore why training isn’t just physical. It’s mental, emotional, and deeply personal. We talk about: 💥 The connection between mental wellbeing and physical discipline 🏋️‍♂️ What really happens when you push past your limits ⚖️ The real cost of extreme challenges and how to keep your identity grounded as a dad 🧠 Why mo...

In this episode, I sit down with Harrison Schenck, a dad of three and the founder of the Clients Through Social Incubator. Harrison helps dads take the skills they’ve already built in their careers and turn them into thriving businesses. We talk about fatherhood, entrepreneurship, and how to create more freedom while staying present at home. For ambitious dads who want to build both business and f...