The StrongDad Show

We all try and plan our lives just the way we want them. But what happens when a chapter is written for us - one which we did not expect and maybe do not approve of? Between the Noise is proud to support StrongDads - the #1 online community for fathers, helping dads get physically strong, mentally sharp, and fully present. You can join at the link below, completely free. https://www.skool.com/stro...

Movies, stories, social media successes - they can all make us feel average, like our life hasn't amounted to much. But what if those stories of heroism are not the fair comparison - what if they are not what should be defined as the epic? What if the modern-day gladiator's arena is the kitchen sink with the dishes, or the living room with the lego? Let's find out... Between the Noise...

Modern society makes us think we want more, need more, and therefore need to consume more in order to get ahead - to learn, to succeed, to win 'the game'. What if we actually need is more space between the notes - more quiet, more reflection, more peace. Between the Noise is proud to support StrongDads - the #1 online community for fathers, helping dads get physically strong, mentally shar...

We're Dads. We've likely all had dreams - ones that we were fully committed to before we became Dads - and then....well, we became Dads. But that man with dreams is still alive. Join me in this talk to remind yourself of the man you put in a box along with his dreams.

You're in bed, scrolling. A guy your age, a house twice the size of yours, talking about buying businesses with zero cash and working four hours a week. And something quiet and heavy settles in your chest. In this episode, we name what that feeling actually is — and why the ordinary, steady, deeply committed life you are already living is not something to escape. It's something to stand in...

Most men never really look at themselves. Not properly. Not honestly. In this episode, we ask the questions that are easy to avoid: Are you the man you want your son to become? Are you the man you want your daughter to measure every future partner against? Marcus Aurelius asked himself these questions every morning. It's time you did too.

It happens in a split second. You're tired, the kids are relentless, something small snaps — and you hear your father's voice coming out of your own mouth. In this episode, we go somewhere uncomfortable: the anger you didn't choose but inherited. And why the fact that you noticed it is not failure. It's the beginning of everything.

"Just a second, buddy." It's the most harmless word in the English language. It's also the most dangerous. In this episode, we talk about the true cost of deferring presence — and a simple image, a jar of coins, that will change the way you think about every evening you have left with your kids.

It's 2AM. The house is safe. Everyone is asleep. But you're staring at the ceiling, running the numbers, standing guard at the gates. In this episode, we talk about the weight that fathers carry in silence — the financial anxiety, the primal pressure to protect — and how Epictetus, a man born into slavery, taught us the difference between carrying a burden and being crushed by one.

You planned the perfect morning. Then the toddler lost a sock, the dog threw up, and you spilled coffee on your shirt before 7AM. In this episode, we look at why the gap between the day we plan and the day we live makes us so angry — and what Marcus Aurelius, the most powerful man in the world, did every morning before his feet hit the floor.

The kids are asleep. The house is finally quiet. And in that silence, a question creeps in: who am I now? Before you were a father, you were someone else. In this episode, we talk about the grief of fatherhood that nobody names — the loss of the man you used to be — and why that loss isn't the end of your identity. It's the beginning of something far more powerful.

There's a moment most dads know but nobody talks about — sitting in the driveway with the engine off, hand on the keys, not quite ready to walk through the door. It's not weakness. It's the weight of transition. In this episode, we talk about the exhaustion of switching between the man the world needs you to be and the man your family needs you to be — and why that sixty seconds of sil...

Most men are drifting through life on autopilot, believing existence is a given rather than a fragile miracle. What if the very rarity of your being was your greatest motivator to live fully today?  In this episode, Adam Lloyd unpacks a sobering perspective on how understanding the improbable odds of your existence can ignite a profound shift in your mindset, everyday choices, and presence as a fa...

Most men mistakenly believe that happiness and fulfillment come only after their responsibilities are finished—when the mortgage is paid, the business is stable, the kids are older. But what if the biggest trap isn’t the work itself, but the lie that life only begins “later”? This episode exposes the dangerous myth of the Deferred Life —the idea that your best moments, your true self, and your hap...

Most parents feel overwhelmed by the rapid rise of screens in their children's lives—but what if the real power lies in simple, strategic actions you can start today? This episode of The StrongDad Show exposes how the addictive design of digital devices is rewiring your child's brain and offers a clear, four-step battle plan to reclaim your family’s focus, presence, and joy. Discover why...

Most modern spiritual spaces have become soft, comfort-focused refuges that drain masculinity and drown out true strength. But what if the real path to a powerful, authentic faith lies beyond the superficial? In this provocative episode of The Strong Dad Show , Adam Lloyd challenges men to confront the spiritual emptiness created by surface-level religion and offers a radical alternative: forge yo...

Most dads face an invisible crisis — but few realise how isolation and mental health struggles quietly threaten the foundation of families and communities. In this powerful episode, Adam Lloyd shares how a recent £19,900 grant from the National Lottery is transforming support for fathers in South Wales, turning loneliness into brotherhood. Discover how "From Isolation to Brotherhood" lau...

Loneliness is an epidemic hiding in plain sight, quietly devastating men's mental health and risking their very survival. If your contact list feels more like a graveyard than a lifeline, you're not alone. Most men drift through life without a true brotherhood, carrying heavy burdens alone because society, culture, and fear keep us isolated. But there’s a solution that’s more powerful th...

Most of us have been fed misinformation about what it really takes to become stronger, healthier, and more capable - and now, the government is finally admitting that the old advice was wrong. In this episode of the Strong Dad Show, Adam Lloyd reveals how recent changes in US dietary guidelines flip the traditional food pyramid upside down, emphasising real food, high-quality fats, and protein, wh...

In this episode of The StrongDad Show, corporate man turned podcaster, Mick Wienholt delves into his spiritual journey, exploring the role of faith in his life and how these experiences have shaped his approach to fatherhood and leadership. He also shares the challenges and insights gained from multiple health experiments including a water-only hydration month and lactate threshold monitoring. Joi...

In this episode of The Strong Dad Show, Adam Lloyd dives into the often-overlooked aspect of training: recovery. Discover why the time spent outside the gym is just as crucial as the workouts themselves. Adam shares insights on the three pillars of recovery - sleep, nutrition, and stress management - and how mastering these can accelerate your gains, prevent injuries, and build resilience. Tune in...

In this episode of the Strong Dad Show, Adam Lloyd challenges fathers to assess their physical readiness through a series of intense scenarios that highlight the importance of being fit and capable. He emphasises that the concept of the 'dad bod' is a harmful lie that promotes weakness and complacency, urging listeners to reject this notion and instead embrace a mindset of strength and c...

In this electrifying episode of the Strong Dad Show, Adam Lloyd challenges the status quo and empowers dads to break free from the corporate grind. Discover how to transform from a replaceable employee into a formidable 'Dad Commando' by stacking skills, building financial resilience, and forging an anti-fragile mindset.  In the world of growing AI and millions of people losing their job...

Join us on this insightful episode of The Strong Dad Show as we welcome Jon Hord from the Engaged Father Project. Dive into a heartfelt conversation about the challenges and triumphs of modern fatherhood. Discover how Jon's journey from a corporate career to becoming a dedicated father and coach has transformed his life and the lives of many others. Learn about the importance of intentional p...

Join our FREE StrongDads community to connect with a brotherhood of like-minded dads building strength and capability.  JOIN STRONGDADS HERE In this episode of The Strong Dads Show, host Adam Lloyd delves into the cyclical nature of history and the pivotal role fathers play in shaping the future. Through the lens of stoic philosophy, Adam explores the concept that hard times create strong men, who...