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.
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Jul 9, 2025
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Episodes
Stronger Dads Newsletter #5 - Taking the Time to Listen & Having a Flexible Approach 01.07.2024 5:27
In this newsletter we discuss two main things, the parenting moment is about taking the time to listen and the training thought is about being flexible with your training. The quote we share this week is from Ryan Holiday. _____________________ 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. 74 - Christopher Conroy: Dad Training 29.06.2024 59:28
Be sure to sign up to the Stronger Dads Newsletter. In Episode 74 I am joined by Christopher Conroy. He is a husband and father of two. In this episode, we discuss the importance of communicating with your significant other when pursuing training goals. We explore how his mindset around athletic endeavours has shifted since becoming a father, and how he manages to carve out time for himself. It...
Stronger Dads Newsletter #4 - Enjoying the Moments & Using RPE's 27.06.2024 4:42
In this newsletter we discuss two main things, the parenting moment is about enjoying the moments and the training thought is about using RPE's. The quote we share this week is from Steve Magness. _____________________ 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 find more...
Stronger Dads Newsletter #3 - The Bedtime Routine & Being Flexible 25.06.2024 5:32
In this newsletter we discuss two main things, the parenting moment is about the bedtime routine and the training thought is about being flexible. 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 _____________________ You can find more fro...
Stronger Dads Newsletter #2 - Creating Space & Doing Exercise You Enjoy 22.06.2024 6:13
Each week I am going to bring you the Stronger Dads Newsletter in audio form. We are winding it back to the second newsletter, as the first one was read way back on Episode 52 . In this newsletter we discuss two main things, the parenting moment is about creating space and the training thought is about doing exercise you enjoy. The quote we share this week is from Fergus Crawley. _________________...
Ep. 73 - Sebastian Oreb: Understanding the Strength System Method 15.06.2024 53:37
Be sure to sign up to the Stronger Dads Newsletter. I'm joined by Sebastian Oreb - aka. Australian Strength Coach - for another episode! He is a husband and father to two daughters. This episode is focused on understanding the Strength System methodology. We chat about some of the principles behind his method. Discussing his approach to movement patterns, details of the phases he uses in his...
Ep. 72 - Taking Action: The Five Second Rule and Reducing Friction 08.06.2024 12:08
Sign up to the Stronger Dads Newsletter at www.strongerdads.co.nz Often, overthinking prevents us from doing things we know we need to do if we are going to reach our goals. In this episode we talk about using Mel Robbins five-second rule to help us bypass hesitation and prompt us into immediate action. We also discuss another effective strategy, reducing friction - a concept from James Clear whic...
Ep. 71 - Program Design 101: Creating a Training Plan to Reach Your Goals 30.05.2024 34:02
Download the Free SD Strength Training Guide, to learn about the six key movement patterns mentioned, by Clicking Here . In this episode we discuss the process you would take to create a training plan to reach your goals aka. Program Design 101. If you want to learn how to go from having a goal, to structuring a weekly plan to help you get there, then have a listen. We discuss setting goals, out...
Ep. 70 - Chris Rodack: Rising Father 23.05.2024 1:00:00
Sign up to the Stronger Dads Newsletter at www.strongerdads.co.nz In Episode 70 I am joined by Chris Rodack. He is a husband and father of two. Chris runs the Rising Father community, which is dedicated to giving men the tools they need to find their fire once again and lead themselves, their families, and communities like never before. In this episode we discuss what prompted him to...
Ep. 69 - Training While Sick & The Six Key Movement Patterns 16.05.2024 18:17
Download the Free SD Strength Training Guide by Clicking Here . Forgive me if I am not as sharp as usual, I was out of action for a few days this week with sickness. Hence, I thought it was timely to discuss training when sick. Will rest make you weak? Are you too sick to train? As well as telling you to stay out of the gym if you're contagious! In discussing this topic I mentioned checking ou...
Ep. 68 - Setting an Example by Doing Hard Things 09.05.2024 18:54
Sign up to the Stronger Dads Newsletter at www.strongerdads.co.nz In this week's episode I discuss the importance of setting an example by doing hard things. I chat about the how hard our goals should be, how tactics are imperative, and most importantly, how our kids will learn more from our actions than what we say. Thanks for tuning in - I hope you enjoy the episode! __________...
Ep. 67 - Going Viral & Using Goals to Shift Behaviour 02.05.2024 19:14
Sign up to the Stronger Dads Newsletter at www.strongerdads.co.nz In this week's solo episode we discuss some recent happenings, how I (unintentionally) went viral , and how to use goals to shift behaviour change. Thanks for tuning in - I hope you enjoy the episode! _____________________ You can find more from Hayden at the following: Website - www.hjpmethod.co.nz...
Ep. 66 - Sean Coleran: Improvement over Perfection 25.04.2024 1:12:58
Sign up to the Stronger Dads Newsletter at www.strongerdads.co.nz In this episode I have a conversation with Sean Coleran. He is a husband and father of one. Sean has the motto of "Improvement over Perfection" and we begin the episode discusssing the origin and application of that mindset. We chat about his story, covering his childhood and how he doesn't necessarily buy f...
Ep. 65 - Zeak Kelly: 30 Marathon in 30 Days 18.04.2024 27:32
In this episode I am joined by Zeak Kelly . He is running 30 marathons in 30 days, yes, one marathon every day for the month of April. He is doing this to raise awareness, and funds, for suicide prevention. At the time of recording he had completed 16 out of the 30 marathons! We discussed the reason why he is doing this - touching on some of his mental health story. We covered the motivation that...
Ep. 64 - Marshall Rowe: Fertility Challenges, Birth Experiences, and the Early Days 11.04.2024 1:04:06
Sign up to the Stronger Dads Newsletter at www.strongerdads.co.nz In this episode I have a conversation with Marshall Rowe. He is a husband and father of three. We go a bit off piste in this one. Rather than diving into Marshall's full story, we end up spending most of the episode talking about fertility challenges, birth stories, and the early days of parenting. I hope it provides a...
Ep. 63 - Marcus Filly: Functional Bodybuilding, Life Lessons, and Dad Life 04.04.2024 1:23:17
Sign up to the Stronger Dads Newsletter at www.strongerdads.co.nz In this episode I am joined by Marcus Filly . He is a husband and father of two, and is the founder of Functional Bodybuilding . We begin this episode talking about how Functional Bodybuilding came about, exploring how his time in the sport of CrossFit - as a 6x CrossFit Games competitor, influenced the development of his t...
Ep. 62 - Pele Aumua: Helping Others Pursue Better Through a Focus on Wellbeing 28.03.2024 1:03:56
Sign up to the Stronger Dads Newsletter at www.strongerdads.co.nz In this episode I am joined by Pele Aumua. He is a father of five and a co-founder and director at BE360 . We begin this episode talking about the concept of wellbeing, exploring its various facets and key pillars. We talk about Pele's upbringing and learn about how his parents set an example of hard work, shaping his ow...
Ep. 61 - Why Being Consistent Matters 21.03.2024 29:38
Sign up to the Stronger Dads Newsletter at www.strongerdads.co.nz Join us in this episode as we dive into the importance of consistency and forming habits. Discover why being consistent is the key to achieving real change and how it also builds trust and confidence in ourselves. Learn practical tips to improve your consistency so you can achieve your goals and overcome challenges along the...
Ep. 60 - Switching Gears 14.03.2024 17:48
Sign up to the Stronger Dads Newsletter at www.strongerdads.co.nz This week I have a solo episode for you! In this one I discuss the conclusion to the Strongest 10km (you can find the plan by clicking here ) - covering how I felt about my personal results overall. I then chat about switching gears and what my current training looks like now that I am chasing the big goal of a 300kg deadlift....
Ep. 59 - Paul Talty: Strength & Conditioning in Ireland 07.03.2024 1:09:08
Sign up to the Stronger Dads Newsletter at www.strongerdads.co.nz This week I am joined by Paul Talty, a husband and father of two who works as the Head of Physical Preparation for Swim Ireland. Our conversation begins with some Rugby World Cup chat, before we delve into discussing his childhood and the pathway he took to his role as a Strength and Conditioning Coach in professional sport. Al...
Ep. 58 - Jason Pine: Life as a Sports Broadcaster 29.02.2024 1:16:03
Sign up to the Stronger Dads Newsletter at www.strongerdads.co.nz This week I sit down with husband an father of two, Jason Pine. He is a Sports Broadcaster who works as the host of Sports Talk on Newstalk ZB. We start our conversation with reliving the All Whites vs Bahrain World Cup Qualifier from 2009 - a match he commentated and I was in the stands for. We discuss Piney's childhood, how...
Ep. 57 - Nick Hanly: Embracing Competition in Your Thirties 22.02.2024 1:04:06
Sign up to the Stronger Dads Newsletter at www.strongerdads.co.nz This week I sit down with husband an father of three, Nick Hanly. He works as a Data Analyst at Toyota and has recently began to compete in endurance events - and done quite well. We discuss Nick's childhood, how he played a lot of sports but never had a serious focus on his training. We talk about some of the challenges of nav...
Ep. 56 - Three Keys to Approaching Your Training 15.02.2024 13:59
Sign up to the Stronger Dads Newsletter at www.strongerdads.co.nz This week I discuss three keys to approaching your training: - Thinking Long-Term - Not Overcomplicating It - Using Autoregulation I hope you enjoy the episode! _____________________ You can find more from Hayden at the following: Website - www.hjpmethod.co.nz Instagram - @hjp_strongerdads Research - ...
Ep. 55 - Project 300, Priority Sessions, and Utilising Ranges 08.02.2024 20:34
Sign up to my newsletter at www.strongerdads.co.nz This week we have a solo episode! In this one, I chat through my current training, my targets for the end of the 'Strongest 10km' training plan, and introduce "Project 300". I then discuss two strategies you can use to help improve consistency in your training when you may need some flexibility in your approach - these bein...
Ep. 54 - Newton Tudreu: Professional Rugby, Support Networks, and Becoming a Teacher 01.02.2024 1:11:52
Sign up to my newsletter at www.strongerdads.co.nz This week I am joined by Newton Tudreu. He is a husband and father of two. An intermediate teacher and former professional rugby player in New Zealand's National Provincial Championship. Newton was part of the 2014 Manawatū Turbo's Championship-winning side and the 2019 Waikato National Sevens Champions. In this episode we chat about...
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