(not so) Secret Dads Business

This episode, I spoke to the front man of the Metallica tribute band, Damage Inc. Clint is another Western Sydney dad and in recent weeks has seen the damage the Queensland and New South Wales floods have been affecting people. We sat down and spoke about music, the influence it can have on our kids and how its our responsibility to teach children that music is open for interpretation and is only...

This episode I spoke with self care management coach and host of the Mom Chat Show, Sade Jenkins. She is also a mother of 3. We spoke about the pressures that come with being a military spouse at the early age of 19 and navigating life within the structure that comes with military life, how to make sure you manage your mental health with self care and how you need to learn to cut yourself some sla...

This episode I needed a devils advocate, so I called my mate Judge Gonzo to return to the show for a heated conversation. We talk about discipline, focus and knowing your "WHY". We also talk a little bit about those teachable moments that arise with our kids and how we can effectively communicate with them so they understand the viewpoint of an adult in a child's mind and vice versa. Of course, it...

Sarah and Nippy were in the NXIVM (said Nexium) cult for 12 and 16 years respectively. In early 2017, Sarah was invited into a secret women's sect of the cult called DOS. She was asked to strip naked, was blindfolded and led into a room with several other women. She was then instructed to repeat the words "Master, would you brand me? It would be an honour" and she was branded with the cult leaders...

Michael Ray is a dad and single parent. He describes himself as a SoloDad. He has spoken on global media about his journey as a single father and the motherhood stereotypes he has come up against while raising his daughter. Michael is an advocate for all fathers and works on breaking gender and parental stereotypes and stigmas. This episode, I sat down with Michael and we discussed a particular si...

Dr Richard Harris, is a dreamer with many talents. He is best known as one of Australia’s top Vascular Surgeons and for spearheading the rebuild of a major metropolitan public hospital. Richard lost his wonderful partner and mother of his 2 gorgeous children in early 2020 to breast cancer.  Richard has found comfort in one of his other passions - writing. This episode, we talk about his new book,...

This week I had Dave Bognuda on the show for a chat. We talk about a few motorcycle accidents he's had and the impact that had on his career. We also talk about how it hasn't held him back from having an active role in his sons life and how proud he is of all the achievements his son has made.

This episode, I had my beautiful partner, Christine Newman on the show. We talk together about our story of how we met and became parents. We also talk a little bit about raising a child while we both work full time and how our family have been a huge support in our lives.

R.L. Shawver is a husband to his joyful wife Stephanie, and the father of two growing boys. He is a Christian Author who also works in data, computers, and engineering; he has worked for a Fortune 500 company in Oil & Gas and now works for a mid-size Telecom Software company. He has also worked in various entrepreneurial pursuits, his largest and longest working with relational marketing and busin...

Aaron Young has come back on the podcast for another chat. This episode we talk about Aarons perspective on fatherhood after having a new addition to his family. He also talks about his new role as a step father and the different approach he has to take in his parenting style. Together, we spoke about accountability to our children and how forgiving and resilient children can be.  Follow Aaron on...

Tom Kreffer is a first time dad and author from the UK. Tom writes to his son every day about parenthood from a dad’s point of view. He does this for many reasons: to force himself to reflect deeply about his role as a parent; to create a gift for his son when he’s older (imagine your parents giving you their journals about you on your 21st birthday); to improve his writing ability; and to give re...

Heather Neilsen is an anti porn activist and addiction coach. This episode we talk about porn addiction and the effect it has within the family. We also talk about how accessible porn is to our underage children and the effects it has on them. Heather has a new website up to help men, youth and families work through porn and masturbation addiction and the negative impacts it has on the psyche and...

Joe-y is a qualified and registered Clinical Hypnotherapist, Counsellor and Life Coach based in Melbourne, Australia and the owner/administrator of Secret Men's Business. This episode, we talk about leaving our ego to the wayside and embracing vulnerability. We also talk about opening up to our mates, learning to love ourselves and self acceptance. If you want to check out what Joe-y is doing with...

Marc is former Special Operations with the Australian Army and is now a performance coach. He focuses on working with men with his business, The Masculine Edge. We talk about his transition from military life to performance coaching and how he helps bring all aspects of life, that men should be focusing on, together. Check out everything Marc is doing on Instagram. https://www.instagram.com/themas...

Mark is a stay at home dad and one of the hosts from the Shedadigans podcast. This week, Mark and I discuss being a stay at home dad, the benefits of medical care in Ireland and the current pandemic. We also take a small trip down memory lane and discuss the differences between our childhood and childhood today for our kids. You can check out all Marks adventures on Instagram. His IG handle is @di...

Adrian is a counsellor and psychotherapist. He is highly skilled at maintaining safety throughout his sessions, accelerating the ability for clients to move through difficult times. His integrated approach to counselling means that he is quick to adapt to finding the best way to work together, whether it’s providing new tools and strategies for daily living or processing complex issues and challen...

Shane is back for another episode! This week, we talk about masculine and feminine energy and how they compliment each other. We also speak about embracing our masculinity despite what the mainstream consensus seems to be these days. Shane has a webinar on the 31st of July going into more depth on this subject. If you want to register, you can do so on his website. Just click the link below! Web:...

James is a dad living in the inner west suburbs of Sydney. He's a father of 2 girls and a private business owner. He is the owner and operator of Sydney Parking Solutions. This episode, we talk about ours experiences with parenting with ADD and ADHD. We discuss how organised our wives are and how patient they are in helping us parent while managing ADD and medication. If you're in Sydney and need...

Kelly Jean-Philippe is the creator of the Welcome to Fatherhood podcast and a father of 1. This episode, Kelly and I sat down to talk about the differences of raising our children and he opens my eyes to some of the trials he has to face as an African-American man and how he is preparing to equip his young son with the tools he will need when he gets older. Kelly also talks about his podcast and t...

This episode, Reece and I talk about the communication barriers he has had throughout his relationship with his wife, Trudi, who is part of the deaf community, working long days as well as studying AUSLAN and raising his daughter with two different languages.  Together, they have their business Krenske Evolution. Register for the Breaking Barriers webinar through the link below. Facebook: https://...

Mike Vardal is a YouTube content creator and a dad living in Connecticut, USA. This week we spoke together about the kids show he creates with his family called "Dogs of Town Hall" and how it has brought the family closer and how it had had a positive effect on their mental health. Check out everything that Mike does through the links below!! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3E1nG7WN-W2i...

Andrew Jax is a fitness guru focused on helping dads "Ditch the Dad Fat". He has a book and a podcast by the same name. He is a former Victorian State bodybuilding champion and a former Australian National bodybuilding champion. In this episode, we talk about his work helping dads lose weight, we talk about healthy expectations in regards to weight loss and how to change your habits without shakin...

This week on NSSDB, I spoke with the great and powerful, BRIMSTONE!! In this episode, Brim tells me all about his career as an entertainer, from Sesame Street and Pro Wrestling to being one of the biggest podcasters in the world with an audience of 4 million listeners a week! We also discuss how he found fatherhood while on the road and the differences now that he has more time to be at home with...

Hayley is a mum living in the UK and a co-host of the Mac to Mac podcast. This week, we talk about parenting life with sons, how to tell our kids about the grown up world and which parent should field the awkward questions. You can find the Mac to Mac podcast on all major streaming platforms! Tune in to Hayley and Mandy as they talk about the strange, wonderful and differences between Canada and t...

Judge is a co host on the Shedadigans podcast. He's a lifter, a cosplayer, a teacher and a dad. We had a chat about not being a shitty parent, being aware that our kids recognise more in life than we think they do and how to be a good example to them. Judge also spoke about the massive changes he's made in the past year and his journey with sobriety. You can listen to Shedadigans wherever you find...