Hayden Pritchard, PhD

Stronger Dads Collective

Welcome to the Stronger Dads Collective Podcast – where we help dads become stronger versions of themselves – as fathers, people, and in their athletic pursuits. Full-length episodes, released fortnightly on Sundays, often feature conversations with dads navigating fatherhood and life, sharing real-world insights. During the week, tune in for a recording of the Stronger Dads Newsletter, with quick tips for parenting and training. Hosted by Hayden Pritchard – a dad of two, performance coach, and researcher – this podcast aims to help you become a stronger you in both parenting and life.

Author

Hayden Pritchard, PhD

Category

Education

Podcast website

www.hjpmethod.co.nz

Latest episode

Jul 9, 2025

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Episodes

Stronger Dads Newsletter #45 - They Reflect You & Adding Training Volume 12.11.2024

Looking for my Instagram? My handle has recently changed to ⁠⁠⁠@hjpmethod⁠⁠⁠ In this newsletter we discuss two main things, the parenting moment is about how they reflect you and the training thought is about adding training volume. The quote we share this week is from Charles Swindoll. _____________________ Want strength coaching? Check out my coaching services by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠clicking he...

Stronger Dads Newsletter #44 - Take a Moment to Pause & Arranging a Training Week 07.11.2024

Looking for my Instagram? My handle has recently changed to ⁠⁠@hjpmethod⁠⁠ In this newsletter we discuss two main things, the parenting moment is about taking a moment to pause and the training thought is about arranging a training week. The quote we share this week is from Richie McCaw. _____________________ Want strength coaching? Check out my coaching services by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠clicking he...

Stronger Dads Newsletter #43 - The Daycare Disco & Optimising for the Season You're In 06.11.2024

Looking for my Instagram? My handle has recently changed to ⁠@hjpmethod⁠ In this newsletter we discuss two main things, the parenting moment is about the daycare disco and the training thought is about optimising for the season you're in. The quote we share this week is from Oliver Burkeman. _____________________ Want strength coaching? Check out my coaching services by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠clicking...

Ep. 84 - I'm Taking a Risk 02.11.2024

Don't forget to sign up to the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Stronger Dads Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . There have been some major changes in my life that come into effect this week! I am taking a risk and wanted to share with you all a few more details about what that is. In this solo episode I also dive a little deeper into some of my thoughts around inversion thinking and how we can use chasing goals to set examples for o...

Stronger Dads Newsletter #42 - Parenting Is Hard & What To Do On Bad Days 30.10.2024

Looking for my Instagram? My handle has recently changed to @hjpmethod In this newsletter we discuss two main things, the parenting moment is about the fact parenting is hard and the training thought is about dealing with bad days. The quote we share this week is from Marcus Aurelius. _____________________ Want strength coaching? Check out my coaching services by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠clicking here⁠⁠⁠...

Stronger Dads Newsletter #41 - Support Their Interests & Stop Changing Things 28.10.2024

Looking for my Instagram? My handle has recently changed to @hjpmethod In this newsletter we discuss two main things, the parenting moment is about supporting their interests and the training thought is about stopping with the program changes. The quote we share this week is from Barack Obama. _____________________ Want strength coaching? Check out my coaching services by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠clickin...

Stronger Dads Newsletter #40 - Never Say No to a Play Fight & Stop Testing and Start Training 24.10.2024

Looking for my Instagram? My handle has recently changed to @hjpmethod In this newsletter we discuss two main things, the parenting moment is about never saying no to a play fight and the training thought is about stopping testing and starting training. The quote we share this week is from Gandhi. _____________________ Want strength coaching? Check out my coaching services by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠cli...

Stronger Dads Newsletter #39 - Tell Your Kids About Your Childhood & Taking the Next Small Step 22.10.2024

Looking for my Instagram? My handle has recently changed to @hjpmethod In this newsletter we discuss two main things, the parenting moment is about telling your kids about your childhood and the training thought is about taking the next small step. The quote we share this week is from Brad Stulberg. _____________________ Want strength coaching? Check out my coaching services by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠c...

Ep. 83 - Pat Barber: The Fathers Guild 19.10.2024

Looking for my Instagram? My handle has recently changed to @hjpmethod Don't forget to sign up to the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Stronger Dads Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . In Episode 83, I sit down with Pat Barber. He’s a husband and father of four. Pat runs @thefathersguild on Instagram and is a CrossFit OG - having been involved since the very early days. We cover a range of topics but spend a large chunk of time to begin...

Stronger Dads Newsletter #38 - Expect the Unexpected & Running Isn't Required 17.10.2024

In this newsletter we discuss two main things, the parenting moment is about expecting the unexpected and the training thought is about running not being required. The quote we share this week is from Erin Morrison. _____________________ Want strength coaching? Check out my coaching services by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠clicking here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . _____________________ Enjoyed the audio version of the...

Stronger Dads Newsletter #37 - Wishing Time Away & Training Focuses for Longevity 15.10.2024

In this newsletter we discuss two main things, the parenting moment is about wishing tiome away and the training thought is about training for longevity. The quote we share this week is from Craig Lounsbrough. _____________________ Want strength coaching? Check out my coaching services by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠clicking here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . _____________________ Enjoyed the audio version of the email...

Ep. 82 - Mickey Kilmartin: 'Mid-Life' but Training Like an Athlete 12.10.2024

Looking for my Instagram? My handle has recently changed to @hjpmethod Don't forget to sign up to the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Stronger Dads Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . In Episode 82, I chat with Mickey Kilmartin. He’s a husband and father of three. Mickey is a history teacher, strength and conditioning coach, and an athlete. He shares insights into his path from competitive CrossFit athlete back into soccer (football). We...

Stronger Dads Newsletter #36 - Avoiding Your Phone & Making It A Habit 09.10.2024

In this newsletter we discuss two main things, the parenting moment is about avoiding your phone and the training thought is about making it a habit. The quote we share this week is from Ambrose Redmoon. _____________________ Want strength coaching? Check out my coaching services by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠clicking here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . _____________________ Enjoyed the audio version of the email and wan...

Stronger Dads Newsletter #35 - Things Don't Always Go to Plan & Focus on the Big Rocks 07.10.2024

In this newsletter we discuss two main things, the parenting moment is about how things don't always go to plan and the training thought is about focusing on the big rocks. The Stronger Dads Manual I mention can be found by clicking here . The quote we share this week is from Brad Stulberg. _____________________ Want strength coaching? Check out my coaching services by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠clicking here...

Ep. 81 - Choong Kwan: Becoming a Dad Is Like Starting a New Book, Not Just a New Chapter 05.10.2024

Looking for my Instagram? My handle has recently changed to @hjpmethod Don't forget to sign up to the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Stronger Dads Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . In Episode 81, I chat with Choong Kwan. He’s a husband and father of one. Choong is a clinical and sports nutritionist, a strength coach, and an educator. He shares insights into his unconventional career path, shaped in part by his dad's keen interest in coo...

Stronger Dads Newsletter #34 - They're Teaching You & Taking the Next Step 03.10.2024

In this newsletter we discuss two main things, the parenting moment is demonstrating resilience and the training thought is about taking the next step. The quote we share this week is from Viktor Frankl. _____________________ Want strength coaching? Check out my coaching services by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠clicking here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . _____________________ Enjoyed the audio version of the email and want to...

Stronger Dads Newsletter #33 - Demonstrating Resilience & The Principle of Reversibility 03.10.2024

In this newsletter we discuss two main things, the parenting moment is about demonstrating resilience and the training thought is about the principle of reversibility (the fifth and final in our five part training principles series). The quote we share this week is from Benjamin Franklin. _____________________ Want strength coaching? Check out my coaching services by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠clicking here⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Stronger Dads Newsletter #32 - What Their Actions Are Saying & The Principle of Moderation 26.09.2024

In this newsletter we discuss two main things, the parenting moment is about what their actions are really saying and the training thought is about the principle of moderation (the fourth in our five part training principles series). The quote we share this week is from Noah Kagan. _____________________ Want strength coaching? Check out my coaching services by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠clicking here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Stronger Dads Newsletter #31 - He's Riding a Pedal Bike & The Principle of Individuality 23.09.2024

In this newsletter we discuss two main things, the parenting moment is about how my oldest has now got the hang of riding the pedal bike and the training thought is about the principle of individuality (the third in our five part training principles series). The quote we share this week is from Jackie Chan _____________________ Want strength coaching? Check out my coaching services by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠c...

Ep. 80 - Back with a Discussion on Training Principles 21.09.2024

Looking for my Instagram? My handle has recently changed to @hjpmethod Don't forget to sign up to the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Stronger Dads Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . _____________________ In episode 80 I provide a long past due update. After one month without a longer form podcast, I am back, and hopefully get into the swing of things weekly - perhaps fortnightly... In this episode I provide you with an update of what has...

Stronger Dads Newsletter #30 - Making the Most of Today & The Principle of Overload 20.09.2024

In this newsletter we discuss two main things, the parenting moment is about making the most of today and the training thought is about the principle of overload (the second in our five part training principles series). The quote we share this week is from Brian Moran. _____________________ Want strength coaching? Check out my coaching services by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠clicking here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . ______________...

Stronger Dads Newsletter #29 - They Have So Much Joy & Understanding Specificity in Training 19.09.2024

In this newsletter we discuss two main things, the parenting moment is about how they have so much joy and the training thought is about training specificity (the first in our five part training principles series). The article about weight loss can be found here . The quote we share this week is from Miles Kington. _____________________ Want strength coaching? Check out my coaching services by ⁠⁠⁠...

Stronger Dads Newsletter #28 - Switching On & Having a Team 11.09.2024

In this newsletter we discuss two main things, the parenting moment is about switching on when you get home and the training thought is about why having a team is crucial. The quote we share this week is from CS Lewis. _____________________ Want strength coaching? Check out my coaching services by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠clicking here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . _____________________ Enjoyed the audio version of the email and wa...

Stronger Dads Newsletter #27 - I Feel Lucky to Be a Dad & Why I Train 09.09.2024

In this newsletter we discuss two main things, the parenting moment is about how I feel lucky to be a Dad and the training thought is about why I train. The quote we share this week is from James Clear. _____________________ Want strength coaching? Check out my coaching services by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠clicking here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . _____________________ Enjoyed the audio version of the email and want to sign up to...

Stronger Dads Newsletter #26 - They're Always Listening & Taking Days Off 06.09.2024

In this newsletter we discuss two main things, the parenting moment is about how they are always listening and the training thought is about how you shouldn't fear the odd day off (you can read the article I referred to by ⁠⁠ clicking here ⁠⁠). The quote we share this week is from Robert Fulghum. _____________________ Want strength coaching? Check out my coaching services by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠clicking h...

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