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 #25 - Is It for Them & Efficiency in Your Training 02.09.2024

In this newsletter we discuss two main things, the parenting moment is about is it really for them and the training thought is about how to be efficient in your training (you can read the article I referred to by ⁠clicking here⁠ ). The quote we share this week is from Ali Abdaal. _____________________ Want strength coaching? Check out my coaching services by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠clicking here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . _________...

Stronger Dads Newsletter #24 - Moments I Treasure & Micro-Sessions 28.08.2024

In this newsletter we discuss two main things, the parenting moment is about moments I treasure and the training thought is about microsessions (link mentioned is here ). The quote we share this week is from Charles Kettering. _____________________ Want strength coaching? Check out my coaching services by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠clicking here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . _____________________ Enjoyed the audio version of the email and...

Stronger Dads Newsletter #23 - The Grand Moments & Testing vs. Training 26.08.2024

In this newsletter we discuss two main things, the parenting moment is about how the grand moments and the training thought is about testing vs. training. The quote we share this week is from Mel Robbins. _____________________ Want strength coaching? Check out my coaching services by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠clicking here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . _____________________ Enjoyed the audio version of the email and want to sign up to the...

Stronger Dads Newsletter #22 - Being Intentional & Doing the Hard Thing 22.08.2024

In this newsletter we discuss two main things, the parenting moment is about being intentional and the training thought is about doing the hard thing. The quote we share this week is from Karen Lamb. _____________________ Want strength coaching? Check out my coaching services by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠clicking here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . _____________________ Enjoyed the audio version of the email and want to sign up to the Stro...

Stronger Dads Newsletter #21 - The Everday Things Matter & Playing the Long Game 20.08.2024

In this newsletter we discuss two main things, the parenting moment is about how the everyday things matter and the training thought is about playing the long game. The quote we share this week is from David Clarke. _____________________ Want strength coaching? Check out my coaching services by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠clicking here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . _____________________ Enjoyed the audio version of the email and want to sign...

Ep. 79 - Paul Talty: The Olympic Games - Paris 2024 17.08.2024

Don't forget to sign up to the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Stronger Dads Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . In Episode 79, I chat with Paul Talty. He is a husband and father of two. Paul is recently back from the Olympic Games. As the Head of Physical Preparation at Swim Ireland, Paul had the privilege of being involved at his second Olympic Games. We chat about the experience of being part of the most successful campaign for Swim...

Stronger Dads Newsletter #20 - The Little Things Are Often the Big Things & Using Cues 14.08.2024

In this newsletter we discuss two main things, the parenting moment is about how the little things are often the big things and the training thought is about the use of technical cues. The quote we share this week is from Arthur Ashe. _____________________ Enjoyed the audio version of the email and want to sign up to the Stronger Dads Newsletter? You can sign up at ⁠⁠⁠www.strongerdads.co.nz⁠⁠⁠ ___...

Stronger Dads Newsletter #19 - Embrace Today & Have a Focus for Your Sessions 12.08.2024

In this newsletter we discuss two main things, the parenting moment is about embracing today and the training thought is about having a focus in your training sessions. The quote we share this week is from Mark Manson. _____________________ Enjoyed the audio version of the email and want to sign up to the Stronger Dads Newsletter? You can sign up at ⁠⁠⁠www.strongerdads.co.nz⁠⁠⁠ ___________________...

Stronger Dads Newsletter #18 - Parenting Isn't Easy & Training Isn't Reserved Only for the Elite 10.08.2024

In this newsletter we discuss two main things, the parenting moment is about how parenting isn't easy and the training thought is about how training isn't reserved only for the elite. The quote we share this week is from Henry Ford. _____________________ Enjoyed the audio version of the email and want to sign up to the Stronger Dads Newsletter? You can sign up at ⁠⁠www.strongerdads.co.nz⁠⁠...

Stronger Dads Newsletter #17 - Be Ready for Anything & Focus on the Process 07.08.2024

In this newsletter we discuss two main things, the parenting moment is about being ready for anything and the training thought is about focusing on the process. The quote we share this week is from Mark Manson. _____________________ Enjoyed the audio version of the email and want to sign up to the Stronger Dads Newsletter? You can sign up at ⁠www.strongerdads.co.nz⁠ _____________________ Want stre...

Stronger Dads Newsletter #16 - Let Them Learn & Training Plans 05.08.2024

In this newsletter we discuss two main things, the parenting moment is about letting them learn and the training thought is about the importance of training plans. The quote we share this week is from Matthew McConaughy. _____________________ Enjoyed the audio version of the email and want to sign up to the Stronger Dads Newsletter? You can sign up at ⁠www.strongerdads.co.nz⁠ _____________________...

Ep. 78 - Newton Cheng: Working at Google, Adoption, and Mental Health Advocacy 03.08.2024

Don't forget to sign up to the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Stronger Dads Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . In Episode 78, I sit down with Newton Cheng. He’s a husband and father of two daughters via transracial adoption. Newton is also a world champion powerlifter, a mental health advocate, and the Director of Health and Performance at Google. We started off chatting about morning training, then we learn how he got into working at...

Stronger Dads Newsletter #15 - Being Honest & The Six Movement Patterns 31.07.2024

In this newsletter we discuss two main things, the parenting moment is about being honest and the training thought is about the six movement patterns. The quote we share this week is from John Rockefeller. _____________________ Enjoyed the audio version of the email and want to sign up to the Stronger Dads Newsletter? You can sign up at ⁠www.strongerdads.co.nz⁠ _____________________ Want strength...

Stronger Dads Newsletter #14 - Acknowledging Their Frustrations & Appreciating Small Gains 29.07.2024

In this newsletter we discuss two main things, the parenting moment is about acknowledging their frustrations and the training thought is about appreciating small gains. The quote we share this week is from James Clear. _____________________ Enjoyed the audio version of the email and want to sign up to the Stronger Dads Newsletter? You can sign up at www.strongerdads.co.nz _____________________ Wa...

Stronger Dads Newsletter #13 - Taking a Breath & Finding Ways to Be More Active 27.07.2024

In this newsletter we discuss two main things, the parenting moment is about taking a breath and the training thought is about finding ways to be more active. The quote we share this week is from Steve Magnus. _____________________ Enjoyed the audio version of the email and want to sign up to the Stronger Dads Newsletter? You can sign up at www.strongerdads.co.nz _____________________ Want strengt...

Stronger Dads Newsletter #12 - Toilet Training & Progress Over Perfection 25.07.2024

In this newsletter we discuss two main things, the parenting moment is about a toilet training story and the training thought is about progress over perfection. The quote we share this week is from Jim Rohn. _____________________ Enjoyed the audio version of the email and want to sign up to the Stronger Dads Newsletter? You can sign up at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.strongerdads.co.nz⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ___________________...

Stronger Dads Newsletter #11 - Embracing the Little Things & Not Making the Thick Out of the Thin 24.07.2024

In this newsletter we discuss two main things, the parenting moment is about embracing the little things and the training thought is not making the thick out of the thin. The quote we share this week is from Naval Ravikant. _____________________ Enjoyed the audio version of the email and want to sign up to the Stronger Dads Newsletter? You can sign up at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.strongerdads.co.nz⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ _____...

Ep. 77 - Testing Week & How and Why I (Was) Losing Weight 20.07.2024

Don't forget to sign up to the ⁠⁠⁠⁠Stronger Dads Newsletter . This week I discuss two topics - the results of testing week after phase one of Project 300, and a throwback to how I (was) losing weight. The weight loss topic starts from 6:35. The resources I mentioned about losing weight are provided below: The Article the Podcast Covers Calorie Calculator Reading Nutrition Labels Article Eric H...

Stronger Dads Newsletter #10 - Being Intentional & "Brick by Brick" 17.07.2024

In this newsletter we discuss two main things, the parenting moment is about being intentional and the training thought is about "Brick by Brick". The quote we share this week is from Pablo Picasso. _____________________ Enjoyed the audio version of the email and want to sign up to the Stronger Dads Newsletter? You can sign up at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.strongerdads.co.nz⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ _____________________...

Stronger Dads Newsletter #9 - Creating the Environment & Changing Your Mindset 15.07.2024

In this newsletter we discuss two main things, the parenting moment is about creating the environment and the training thought is about the challenge in changing your mindset. The quote we share this week is from Leo Tolstoy. _____________________ Enjoyed the audio version of the email and want to sign up to the Stronger Dads Newsletter? You can sign up at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.strongerdads.co.nz⁠⁠⁠⁠ _______...

Ep. 76 - Mike Thompson: Transforming Himself and Others Through Physical Training 13.07.2024

Don't forget to sign up to the ⁠⁠⁠Stronger Dads Newsletter⁠⁠⁠. This week I am joined by Mike Thompson, who is a husband and father of one. Our discussion begins with us chatting about the 'good old days' - back when we learned about strength training and how that landscape looked a lot different to it does now. This naturally led us into a discussion of how he got into coaching, more t...

Stronger Dads Newsletter #8 - Putting the Phone Away & Adding Cardio Into Your Training 10.07.2024

In this newsletter we discuss two main things, the parenting moment is about putting the phone away and the training thought is about adding cardio into your training. The quote we share this week is from Philip Dick. _____________________ Enjoyed the audio version of the email and want to sign up to the Stronger Dads Newsletter? You can sign up at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.strongerdads.co.nz⁠⁠⁠ _________________...

Stronger Dads Newsletter #7 - They Want You & Why You Should Use a Training Diary 08.07.2024

In this newsletter we discuss two main things, the parenting moment is about how they want you and the training thought is about why you should use a training diary. The quote we share this week is from Brad Stulberg. _____________________ Enjoyed the audio version of the email and want to sign up to the Stronger Dads Newsletter? You can sign up at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.strongerdads.co.nz⁠⁠⁠⁠ ________________...

Ep. 75 - Project 300 Update & How I Fit Things In 06.07.2024

Don't forget to sign up to the ⁠⁠Stronger Dads Newsletter⁠⁠ . In this weeks episode I initially discuss how Project 300 is going. Providing an update around how my training has gone over the last nineteen weeks working with Sebastian Oreb. Next week is week twenty, and a chance to test my maxes. Listen in to see how things have been progressing. The main topic of the day is a discussion around...

Stronger Dads Newsletter #6 - Letting Them Try & Using Priority Sessions 03.07.2024

In this newsletter we discuss two main things, the parenting moment is about letting them try and the training thought is about using priority sessions. The quote we share this week is from Robert Collier. _____________________ Enjoyed the audio version of the email and want to sign up to the Stronger Dads Newsletter? You can sign up at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.strongerdads.co.nz⁠⁠⁠ _____________________ You can...

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