School For Fathers Podcast: Recent Episodes
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The School for Fathers Podcast disrupts the idea that once we’re a father, life stays the same. Join entrepreneur and mother of 10, Danusia Malina-Derben as she interviews working fathers about how they’re answering the question: How can I be a father and still be me? She hears from celebrities, well-known authors, heavyweight entrepreneurs, global activists, career powerhouses, influencers, & leading experts. Expect vulnerable conversation and insights that blow fresh air into what we know about men as working fathers.
SFF host Danusia Malina-Derben takes on the role of guest on the “What’s the worst that could happen?” podcast. Hosted by multi-award winning business lawyer Suzanne Dibble, Danusia chats to her about the worst-case legal scenarios that have, and unfortunately did, rear their ugly head, and importantly how she dealt with them – this is all covered in a fun and light-hearted way, but with serious undertone. Danusia reveals what happened when IP for a mega media project was taken and in a separate corporate project when as advisor to a CEO, her client died unexpectedly. Both instances are not run of the mill and involved potential loss of substantial revenue. Listen in to hear what happened!
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SFF host Danusia Malina-Derben takes on the role of guest on the “Father Daughter Dance” podcast hosted by Tim Taylor. Together we discuss the path forward to take on the challenges of being the best Dad possible. We talk about how a reframing of fathers roles and responsibilities is something that’s widely desired by many men but only slowly being enacted. Of course we talk about how women can, and must help and ways that we hurt efforts to ‘get there’. Lastly, we also touch on my relationship with my father and how it evolved particularly towards the end of his life.
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SFF host Danusia Malina-Derben takes on the role of guest on a brilliant podcast about sober life, One for the Road, hosted by Grey area drinking coach, Dave Wilson. You can find him on insta @soberdave!
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Interview Time with a Difference as I’m the one answering all the questions. Suzy Walker from Metro.co.uk asked me how men can reject toxic masculinity and become happier dads. So I told her! It was a big Father’s Day celebration with a splash of tough love taken from my book SPUNK: A Manifesto Modernising Fatherhood. See what you think
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Celebration time in today’s episode. I’ve written a book due out at the end of the month all about fathers, and fatherhood identity. This is so exciting to share especially as it involved research with 1500+ men, and is my second book in a year! SPUNK, which is also the title of my new book, is me sharing why I chose this title (sidenote for any “mansplainers”, I really do understand what the word means), what the meaning of this word originally was, and how it relates to modern fatherhood right now. In reading the introduction to you, I hope I whet your appetite for more because the research findings are fascinating. A perfect gift for Father’s Day and anytime you want to check out why fathers behave as they do, this is how one reviewer described SPUNK, “This book makes me want to be a better father. Even better it shows me how”. Can’t say fairer than that, right?!
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Why is DEATH a word that we shy away from? In this ep I'm joined by Founder of The Discerning Dad Caring Community, Neil Hinder. His charity supports men dealing with bereavement and raises awareness of the stigma. In this frank and honest conversation we discuss the death of Neil’s son Saul, how this has impacted his life and relationships and “reasons for getting out of bed”.
Do SOLE fathers have it harder? I’m joined by Michael Ray, Public Speaker, Blogger, Writer - who’s all about calling time on outdated gender stereotypes holding fathers back. We explore life as a solo parent, moving on from being Jack-the-Lad and empowering daughters.
Read the full show notes over on our website >> http://schoolforfathers.com/podcast/29-sole-michael-ray/
Do you feel like you’ve been hearing the same conversations about working parents for years, yet not enough has changed? This week my guest, Christine Armstrong, shares how she’s on a mission to blow apart the LIES about working parents and instead dig into the truths of what actually works.
There’s a false narrative that if you just work harder everything will be fine, regardless of the struggles of balancing motherhood with a career. While you may feel you’re alone in these struggles, this is not the case. Yet having this conversation with other women can only take us so far. For real progress to be made we need to engage men and leadership as well. Christine discusses how we can achieve this, while also providing tips & strategies that will help you stay sane(ish) as a working parent.
Let's talk the good bits and the SHIT bits of business and fatherhood. My guest this week is Dan Knowlton; a UK-based digital and social media marketing expert, Speaker & Founder of Knowlton. Dan’s a man who integrates life and he’s also a new father so this episode is about hearing his perspective on how his life has changed since becoming a dad.
Read the full show notes over on our website >> http://schoolforfathers.com/podcast/23-shit-dan-knowlton
It’s like puberty for the middle aged and yet ~nobody~ is talking about it. This week we delve into the issues surrounding this “taboo” topic, with our guest Meg Mathews. As Founder of Megs Menopause, Meg empowers women through honest and frank discussion of all things menopause. Meg believes that we can’t find harmony and resonance within ourselves without truly understanding what is happening in our bodies. I couldn’t agree more.
How to SHARE parental leave is a hot topic for any expecting parents. For Rambaut Fairley, Commercial Director at Bourne Leisure, taking 6 months out to care for his twins was “the best time of his career”. In this ep we explore: * The realities of making parental leave work * Shattering “default presumptions” * How organisations can encourage take-up
What does it take to be a Feminist Dad - and why does it matter? Author Jordan Shapiro joins me for an exploration of his upcoming book, How to Be a Feminist Dad. We question “what is manliness?”, dive into intersectionality, and consider how the world view is changing, and what’s needed for men and fathers.
About my guest, Jordan Shapiro:
Jordan Shapiro, PhD is a globally celebrated American thought leader. He's senior fellow for the Joan Ganz Cooney Center at Sesame Workshop, and Nonresident Fellow in the Center for Universal Education at the Brookings Institution. His Forbes' column (2012-17) on global education, learning through digital play, kids and culture was read by over 5 million people around the world. He is an international speaker and consultant whose fresh perspective combines psychology, philosophy, and economics in unexpected ways. His book, The New Childhood: Raising Kids To Thrive in a Connected World (Little, Brown Spark 2018) changed the cultural conversation about parenting and screen time.
His book, Father Figure: How to be a Feminist Dad (Little, Brown Spark 2021), Shapiro offers a norm-shattering perspective on fatherhood, family, and gender essentialism. This thoughtful exploration of dad-psychology—presented from an archetypal perspective—challenges our familiar assumptions about the origins of so-called traditional parenting roles. There are hundreds of books on parenting, but when it comes to books about parenting identity, rather than the nuts and bolts of raising children, nearly all are about what it's like to be a mother. Father Figure fills that gap. It teaches dads how to embrace the joys of fathering while guiding toward an image of manliness for the modern world.
Sick and tired of being the one to think about E - V - E - R - Y - T - H - I - N - G at home - from birthday gifts, cleaning {or organising the cleaner}, planning life, + remembering to put the bins out—basically the whole shebang?
You’re not alone. Lockdown’s been a magnifying glass on all those niggling chores that nobody else picks up. If you could, would you renegotiate sharing these domestics and who thinks about them? The mundane repetitive stuff that has to be done by someone. But does it need to be you? Course not.
Join my guests and I, as we explore exactly how to divvy up the domestics fairly.
I’m joined by guests:
- Joy Foster - Founder of Tech Pixies
- Rebekah Bostan - Corporate Professional and Diversity Advocate
- Evelini Quarrell - Podcast Host
I recorded a Christmas tale for you. Here’s to a loving Yule time. With love to you Listeners.
Navigating Christmas with separation and divorce in the mix? Today’s episode with Nina Farr is all about making this season as drama-free as possible. Let’s face it, Christmas can be an intense time, adding a new family setup/grief/conflict (and whatever else) into the mix is tough. This ep is a thought provoking view from someone who equips couples with practical advice and tips to move forward positively over Christmas and beyond.
An interview with Patrick Olszowski on his Outrageous Impact Show. We talk about when leaders are looking the wrong way, Boardroom politics, Catholicism, bringing up ten kids and how sausage dogs spread joy.
What does the BOND between a mother and daughter mean when they’re both adults? I’m joined by Harriet Malina-Derben, my right-hand-woman and eldest daughter, for a candid conversation exploring the importance of that bond. Harriet shares why she’s keen to keep the matriarchal line strong and how she sees her role of adult daughter. We talk Shrill (no spoilers, promise), angsty teen years and hormones.
This prick up your ears episode has it all. The jostle of debate, tears dropping on the mic, and a whoop-yes to shared visions. My special guest is Joe Horton - husband, Father, and Business Owner who believes meaning is at the centre of everything men do. He hosts the Guild of Dads Podcast, which is a weekly interview show dedicated to equipping Dads with all the tools resources and ideas needed to begin to craft a Vision for their own lives. Joe interviews Entrepreneurs, Athletes, Ex-Servicemen, Best Selling Authors, Stuntman, Film Makers and BBC presenters, along with many other men.
We cover existential crisis and men’s search for meaning, getting time out together//with each child///alone, + a fear of getting your own needs met. This is all about fathers firing on ALL cylinders and what it takes to have this happen!
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Soapbox Alert: global awareness of paternal mental health needs WAY more attention to encourage assessment, and when needed, treatment. Of course, policies and the health care system need to provide an environment that encourages father involvement and acknowledges the independent importance of fathers in the home. And in today’s episode I connect with Mark Williams, Keynote Speaker, Author and International campaigner.
In 2004 he himself experienced depression and suffered in silence for years until he entered community mental health services. He founded International Fathers Mental Health Day and #Howareyoudad campaign to make sure all parents are having support for the whole family. Mark has spoken on television and radio stations around the world while working with Dr Jane Hanley also jointly publishing articles on Fathers Mental Health.
Mark was awarded Inspirational Father of the year and local hero at the Pride of Britain Awards in 2012 and was invited to meet The Royal Family on World Mental Health Day. He was also awarded the Point Of light Award by the Prime Minister in 2019 .In 2020 Mark published the report called "Fathers Reaching Out - Why Dads Matter" to explain the importance of paternal mental health which has far better outcomes for the whole family and the development of the child when we include fathers. In 2021 the film Daddy Blues based on Mark’s journey became available on Amazon Prime. You’re going to love this episode for so many reasons. Mark’s the real deal.
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In today’s episode, I chat with Michael de Groot, Chief Storyteller at Staying Alive UK, podcast host and stepfather of two. His professional quest is to enable small business owners to become better storytellers and share engaging stories about themselves and their businesses. Through own small business he produces impactful cartoons and animation campaigns, engaging audiences and giving them a unique insight into an organisation’s story and value proposition. The story at the core of this episode called LEAPS is the one in which Michael became a stepfather and we are lucky to be taken through a tour of his stepdad story blueprint.
He bravely shows his story of growth and also challenges listeners to embrace the rollercoaster of fatherhood with mindfulness, radical honesty and a big dose of humour.
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In this episode I connect with Rob Gorski AKA The Autism Dad Award winning blogger, Podcast host of The Autism Dad show and social media influencer. Rob has written 13,000 articles over the last decade; he’s famed for documenting the real-life story of a family coping not only with autism but multiple, serious physical and emotional health issues.
Raise your hand if the phrase ‘Single Dad to 3 autistic kids’ makes you break out in a sweat of many questions. Which is why I had to have Rob on the show.
In our conversation we talk candidly on how Rob sees his privilege as a single dad versus single mums and walk through together how dads can raise the bar. This is one of those episodes where you’ll walk away with a fire in your belly for all that fatherhood offers you.
Today I bring you one man’s response to early life messages - Jay Stansfield, for decades now, has been putting a middle finger up to all those teachers that thought he couldn’t do _____ (insert a host of activities). “You’re not Creative, and here’s Why” In fact, maybe someone planted that seed in your brain a long, long time ago too. Maybe someone keeps telling you, you can't draw. Or sing. Or organise things.
Listen into my conversation with Jay as we explore how (despite all the negative messages) he’s become an illustrator, musician, songwriter and creative multimedia artist and most recently, an entrepreneurial children's author.
Jay, is a northern, 41 year-old with an 'IndyBest colouring books for creative kids' accolade in The Independent for his debut book Squibbles. Jay has also published Squibbles 2 and Meet The Squibbles and is now also a growing name in the emerging world of NFT collectibles. Check these out my friends!
Jay’s simultaneously a music artist with over 25 years in the music industry who has performed two John Peel sessions with his old band Element, played support to Grandaddy, Ultrasound, Dodgy, Mike and the Mechanics and had remixes by EMF, Republica and Martin Carr from The Boo Radleys, with international radio play across the world.
He currently performs with altpunkrock group All Hail Hyena, who’ve been championed by Tom Robinson on BBC 6Music and John Robb via his acclaimed music blog Louder Than War and are currently promoting their new album 3 Organs Down, which they’ve released on a brand new format as the world’s first ALBOOK™. Jay lives in Lancashire in the UK and is a proud father of two daughters.
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Working too many hours for too little money? In debt? You’re not alone.
My guest, Chris Lambert-Gorwyn discovered first-hand how challenging it can be to survive in business. He was over £100,000 in debt before he realised the problem was simply he had never been trained how to run a successful business. Fast forward 12 months and Chris had grown his income over 650% and was running a six figure practice. In our conversation we talk about the BOOM or BUST [all or nothing] way of working and how this affects balance and cash flow. Plus why Discipline really does grow Freedom!
Chris, together with his wife Karene, has now personally trained over 3000 practitioners and experts how to build 6 and 7 figure businesses and regularly gets invited to speak on stages around the world. Chris manages balancing his love of entrepreneurship with a coastal life in the UK with his wife Karene, their daughter Mya and dog Goldie. His super book can be found here
Is the world you live in, how you want it?
In this episode, I bring you Dele Olafuyi, who didn’t like what he found when he started reading to his small son. Instead of getting irked but doing nothing, my friend, he got up and created Kunda Kids, a publishing and creative media studio that illuminates African stories through books, songs, animations and games.
Dele sits down with me today to share the stats behind characters in kids books (grab a chair, they’re shocking), the effects on this on all our children, plus his big hopes for making this world a better place. This is a man on a mission & we’re cheering him on every step of the way!
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In this episode Executive and personal coach, Ken Mossman joins me - he’s founder of Cirrus Leadership and Coaching, father of Cai, husband of Danielle, and calls himself a Creative Cliff-Jumper. Together we talk about how owning all parts of yourself allows for a meaningful fun life. Ken breaks down how leveraging strengths, building capacity to hold paradox and creating home for your inner child is at the heart of living an integrated life.
(And, friends, Ken doesn’t just talk the talk ---- this guy truly walks the walk).
Here’s a few more words about Ken: he’s specialized in working with men for two decades. He encourages men to discover, embrace and express all facets of themselves – light, shadow and everything in between - as the valuable resources they are - so that they are able to lead, communicate, contribute to and engage with their families, organizations and communities in more fulfilling, sustainable and fun ways. He is a coach, speaker, curriculum designer, father, husband who has awesome skills in the kitchen and still skis wickedly fast. In addition to his executive and personal coaching and men's programs, Ken was, until recently, a senior leader and curriculum designer for CTI, the Co-Active Training Institute. His irrepressible spirit is creating new adventures, watch his space.
What’s the impact of needing to HIDE your true self to survive? In this ep I’m joined by Ace Ruele; actor, mentor and coach. We discuss proving extreme masculinity, Ace’s time in prison and fear. Ace and I also explore the importance of showing young men different ways of relating to themselves and others; and his performances with The Chocolate Men!
Being WHOLE can mean accepting the light and dark sides of ourselves. TED Talker and Co-Exec Director of Inside Circle, Eldra Jackson III joins me for a conversation unpacking toxic masculinity from inside the prison system as an life-sentence inmate to his work with Inside Circle. We talk power + control, gang life, remorse (or lack of) and more. Eldra’s perspective on life and his humility is truly refreshing. I’d love to hear your thoughts on this episode - as always, you can email me on danusia@schoolforfathers.com
SPEAKing up for what's right. My guest today is motivational Speaker and Author, Rt Hon Stuart Lawrence, he is also the younger brother of Stephen Lawrence. Stuart joined me to explore how the events of his life have meant he's had to step up and speak out - and how he's taking this work forward.
About my guest, Stuart Lawrence:
Stuart is a Motivational and Public Speaker; he's also been a teacher and graphic designer. In his book, Silence Is Not An Option, he talks about what he has learned from life – the tools that have helped him live positively and kept him moving forwards when times have been tough.
Through knowledge, self-worth, determination, and unity Stuart believes our young people of today have the power to push for change within our society and make change. Stuart has now embarked on a broader mission speaking to local councils, establishments and companies, discussing privilege, conscious bias, racial inequalities and much more.
Finding a MIX that works for you. My guest this week is Hadrien Chatelet, Creative Director of The Wern, a communications consultancy for startups, entrepreneurs, and independents. We explore the gift of dyslexia, the impact of proving yourself constantly, and how to find space for downtime when you’re a passionate workaholic and father to young children.
About Hadrien Chatelet: From literally being caught red-handed and commissioned on the spot to create street art for (Agnes-B) a fashion brand in France, to cutting his teeth in London as a junior designer for a wallpaper company. Hadrien has a wealth of experience across the design, art and branding world. His most recent role saw him build and manage the creative department for the European Marketing division of Endeavor. Hadrien is an advocate for shared parental leave and his desire to share the parental load is a contributing factor to him becoming a co-founder with his partner. They work from a garden office in Hackney. When not making things beautiful visually he also bends your ear with French electro/techno mixes under his DJ alter-ego Kiki With Love. As well as launching the strategic branding and design arm of The Wern, Hadrien is developing a range of FREE tools, DIY products, and one-to-one coaching.
Do SOLE fathers have it harder? I’m joined by Michael Ray, Public Speaker, Blogger, Writer - who’s all about calling time on outdated gender stereotypes holding fathers back. We explore life as a solo parent, moving on from being Jack-the-Lad and empowering daughters.
Read the full show notes over on our website >> http://schoolforfathers.com/podcast/29-sole-michael-ray/
What does it mean to be a STRONG man in 2020? My guest Josh Connolly, is certain that it definitely involves showing a range of emotions. Josh is a mental health advocate breaking down the barriers to men discussing their emotions. We explore being a sensitive man, the impact of alcohol and staying present.
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Deciding not to WASTE anymore life on booze, Dave Wilson, gave up drinking in January 2019. As Sober Dave, he swapped his boozy drinking buddies for the sober community. Dave joins me to share the highs and lows of his road to sobriety. We talk about everything from the impact of young fatherhood, coping strategies and some of Dave’s worst drinking memories.
@SoberDave is passionate about encouraging open, honest conversations about booze, especially involving other men. Dave runs his own carpet company and has appeared regularly on various TV makeover shows, including over 200 episodes of ’60 Minute Makeover’. Dave is husband to Emma, father to George and step-father to triplets and a teenager.
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Ep22: MIGHT - Emma Campbell (Dave’s wife)
Drinking: A Love Story - Caroline Knapp
Ep38: PLONK - Clare Pooley
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The REALities of adoption and fatherhood aren’t often spoken about. My guest, Jamie Beaglehole is a father of two sibling boys, fiance to Tom (his partner of 18 years) and blogger on his blog, Daddy & Dad. Jamie candidly shares the realities of adopting siblings, the adoption journey and why “gay” dads need no introduction.
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What does it mean to be a "good guy" in a post-Me-Too era? I explore the ins-and-outs of what it means to be a man with Cleo Stiller, author of Modern Manhood. We delve into the role of men as "the pursuer", how to date beyond Me Too and male archetypes. Plus we get into how to raise emotionally literate (and happy!) sons.
About my guest, Cleo Stiller:
Cleo Stiller is an award-winning journalist, speaker, and television host — and most recently, the author of the #1 Amazon New Release, Modern Manhood. Stiller received a prestigious Peabody Award nomination for public service journalism in 2018 and an Emmy Award nomination in 2015.
She speaks regularly around the country about her work and social impact. Stiller's work receives frequent press coverage, including The New York Times, Fortune Magazine, Rolling Stone, Mother Jones, PBS, ABC News, The Independent, Variety and many more.
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What's got you back from the BRINK? For my guest this week, it's talking. I'm welcoming Chris Baréz-Brown onto the show for a conversation about the powering of talking it out, how the pandemic has changed work + life forever and his new startup Talk It Out. We question what spaces there are to really talk and how Chris is tackling this.
About my guest, Chris Baréz-Brown:
Chris is an Author, Speaker and Founder. Chris is the founder of renowned worldwide consultancy Upping Your Elvis, regularly working with global brands including Nike, Coca-Cola, Diageo and Unilever. He's also the founder of tech start-up Talk It Out, a business designed to put a dent into global suffering by helping people develop positive mental and emotional wellbeing, for free.
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How is fatherhood framed by society? My guest is Julien James, a photographer & creative entrepreneur, and we’re talking all things FRAME. We explore how it takes a village to parent, tired stereotypes, the multiverse of black fatherhood, and what modern fatherhood looks like today.
About my guest, Julien James:
Julien James is a photographer, art director, and creative entrepreneur based in South Florida & Washington, D.C., whose work is anchored in exploring culture and Blackness through portraits, places, and things.
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Cut the stress & pressure out of mealtimes with fussy eaters. My guest for this special episode is Ciara Attwell; Author of My Fussy Eaters, Autism Advocate and Founder of Pick Plates. Ciara shares her no-nonsense and totally down to earth advice on how to get fussy eaters eating (!) and exploring new foods.
About Ciara Attwell:
Ciara is founder of My Fussy Eater and mum to Aoife (aged 8) and Finn (aged 5). She started her blog in 2014 in an attempt to get her very fussy eating daughter, then aged 3, to eat a better and more varied diet and to put some fun back into mealtimes. Since then she's shared over 500 recipes on her site and My Fussy Eater has fast become one of the leading family food blogs in the UK and Ireland. Her aim is to help frustrated parents, grandparents and carers introduce their reluctant eaters to mealtimes that are not only healthy but also fun. In 2020 she launched Pick Plates.
The road from BOY to man isn’t always smooth. In the re-release of this ep, I’m joined by Tim Hillegonds, author of The Distance Between, his recently released memoir. Tim and I delve into “emotional golddiggers”, recovery of self and the impact of race in a world dominated by toxic masculinity. We also explore the cultural norms that are installed in men from an early age and the chilling consequences.
Tim’s work has appeared in Salon.com, The Los Angeles Review of Books, The Rumpus, and elsewhere on the web and in print. In 2019, Tim was recognized as one of 30 Writers to Watch by the Guild Literary Complex. He is currently working on a collection of essays called "Recoveries."
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Emma Campbell and Dave Wilson join me for an episode full of radical honesty. We explore how they met, the impact of cancer and alcoholism on their relationship, and a whole load of revelations too. Emma, @limitless_em, is a writer and the author of All That Followed - A Story of Cancer, Kids and the Fear of Leaving too Soon. Dave, @soberdave, is a speaker and sober coach.
Bringing up race with our kids. Blogger, screenwriter and creative consultant Uju Asika joins me to share exactly how we can raise kinder kids. We explore how Gen Z have the opportunity to change the world and our role as parents in this. As Uju says, we have to be “actively inclusive”.
About my guest, Uju Asika:
Uju Asika is a multiple award-nominated blogger (babesabouttown.com), digital consultant (mothersandshakers.net) and author of the book Bringing Up Race: How to Raise a Kind Child in a Prejudiced World, published in September 2020 by Yellow Kite (Hachette UK). Uju lives in Islington, north London with her husband and two football-mad boys. Follow Uju @babesabouttown on Twitter/Instagram/Facebook
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Coxless Four Gold Medal winner at Sydney 2000 Olympics, Tim Foster joins me to talk all things ROW. From how his team rowed to victory and why getting everything all “lined up” in a row is critical to elite sport. We also explore how Tim manages fatherhood, the role he plays and whether being in a sporty house (or not) impacts the future path of children.
About my guest, Tim Foster:
During his rowing career, Tim Foster won a total of 9 World Championship and 2 Olympic medals – only twice in 13 years failing to medal. Tim was renowned for his technical skill, ability to adapt to a team, and to produce peak performance under pressure. After achieving his goal of winning an Olympic gold medal as part of the Coxless Four at Sydney 2000, Tim retired from international rowing, transferring straight into coaching with the GB Team, and winning the World Championships in his first year. In January 2007, he became the Head Coach of the Swiss National Rowing Team, where he coached World and Olympic Champions across 2 Olympiads. Tim is now a mentor to entrepreneurs and a number of start-up businesses, as well as working in football for the League Managers Association as their Head of Performance.
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You've got to get comfortable with being uncomfortable”. Elite sportsman and Coach Matthew Robinson joins me to talk all things CATCH - whether that’s going after and catching opportunities, helping young people to catch new habits or catching on to what works for us. We explore how Matthew’s faith has been a source of strength, the importance of role models (including his 70yo father), knowing when to rest, and more.
About my guest, Matthew Robinson:
Matthew has been a Professional Cricketer, a Welsh International rugby player, Nationally renowned strength & conditioning coach and is now a Senior Leader and Head of Boarding at a top independent school. Alongside this work Matthew is an occasional Tutor for the Boarding Schools Association and is a Doctoral student in Education at the University of Buckingham. His wife is Olympian, Michelle Griffith-Robinson.
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What’s does “hands on” fatherhood mean to you? My guest today is TV Presenter and Founder of Dadvengers, Nigel Clarke. We explore superheroes (yes, really), the success of The Baby Club, part-time work for fathers and how the conversation about parenthood needs to move forward.
About my guest, Nigel Clarke:
Nigel was born and raised in London to Caribbean Parents. Since January 2019, he has been at the helm of the hugely successful programme “The Baby Club” on CBeebies, which was described by The Guardian, as ‘a TV godsend for frazzled new parents’. Alongside Giovanna Fletcher, he leads babies and their parents in charming songs, games and calming storytime. Following on from the success of The Baby Club, Nigel discovered the lack of information and support for dads and started Dadvengers.
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Does the way we TEACH need a shake up? Whether you loved or loathed homeschooling, we've never been so aware of what our kids are learning (or not) at school. The hugely popular Lee Parkinson, aka Mr P, joins me to talk fatherhood, education, and what life as a teacher during a pandemic is really like. We explore:
- Innovation in education, and what that means for us all
- Lee’s passion for empowering teachers to use technology in the classroom
- Why great teachers burn-out and leave
- Higher order multiples as Lee and I are both parents to triplets!
About my guest, Lee Parkinson:
Lee is a Primary School Teacher who works part time in class and provides CPD and training to teachers all over the UK and beyond focusing on creative use of technology.
Lee’s worked in primary school’s for the past 13 years. About 5/6 years ago he went part time to start his own business where he provides training for schools and teachers looking at enhancing the curriculum through technology. Lee is host of “Two Mr Ps in a Podcast” with his fellow primary school teacher brother, Adam. Their podcast takes a light-hearted look at life in the classroom.
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We’re talking SHARE with journalist and writer Matt Blake. Whether that’s co-parenting, sharing a narrative, sharing memories with family or tough experiences - like a pandemic. Matt regularly writes for The Guardian, Vice, Telegraph and Shortlist - amongst others. Join us as we explore the realities of co-parenting and more.
About my guest, Matt Blake:
Matt has been a newspaper and magazine journalist for over 15 years, having covered war, politics, crime and culture for most of Britain's national newspapers and magazines. He is also a divorced single dad to a three-year-old girl, whose care he shares equally with her mother.
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The importance of mental wellbeing. My guest this week is Charlie Hoare, author of Man Down. Charlie and I explore all things MASK - whether that’s putting on a brave face or masking emotions to cope. We explore normalising the experience of mental health and how we can all work to create a society and culture that doesn't condition young boys (and men) into binary stereotypes. Charlie shares his own journey with mental health and what’s in his mental health toolkit.
About my guest, Charlie Hoare:
Charlie Hoare is a life coach & culture consultant with an MSc in Applied Positive Psychology and Coaching Psychology. Personal experience of depression and anxiety led him to write ‘MAN DOWN: A Man’s Guide to Mental Health’, endorsed by Russell Brand. He co-founded TÅPPED birch water having worked for Innocent Drinks, Air Asia, and start-ups in London, Hong Kong, and Malaysia, from where he cycled the 10,000 miles home (perhaps ironically for mental health charity SANE!).
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SPEAKing up for what's right. My guest today is motivational Speaker and Author, Rt Hon Stuart Lawrence, he is also the younger brother of Stephen Lawrence. Stuart joined me to explore how the events of his life have meant he's had to step up and speak out - and how he's taking this work forward.
About my guest, Stuart Lawrence:
Stuart is a Motivational and Public Speaker; he's also been a teacher and graphic designer. In his book, Silence Is Not An Option, he talks about what he has learned from life – the tools that have helped him live positively and kept him moving forwards when times have been tough.
Through knowledge, self-worth, determination, and unity Stuart believes our young people of today have the power to push for change within our society and make change. Stuart has now embarked on a broader mission speaking to local councils, establishments and companies, discussing privilege, conscious bias, racial inequalities and much more.
PUSHing forward - for ourselves and our families. Entrepreneur and Author Ying Tan joins me to explore what's pushed him forward. From the incredible journey made by his parents to the UK, to his first job pushing trolleys and more.
About my guest, Ying Tan:
Ying is a qualified accountant with a background in investment banking having worked for UBS, Deutsche Bank and Goldman Sachs. A successful entrepreneur, he is the founder and chief executive of Dynamo – one of the country's leading mortgage brokerages, providing expert knowledge and unbeatable service to numerous homeowners and property investors throughout the UK. Ying is dedicated to combining unusually high levels of customer service and understanding with building satisfying and rewarding careers for the people he works with. He is a regular commentator in a range of industry publications.
A SNAPshot into fatherhood with Jeremy Schneider. Jeremy and I talk raising multiples and transitioning into new phases of parenting as Jeremy's twins prepare to go to college. We also explore the double-edged joy/pain of commuting (really!) and the impact this had on Jeremy's ability to write his book.
About my guest, Jeremy Schneider:
Jeremy has a Masters in Marriage and Family whose career spans almost 20 years of working with individuals and families focusing on parenting, relationships, and mental health. He is a relationship and parenting coach and author of Fatherhood in 40-Minute Snapshots. He has been featured by the New York Times, The Today Show, CNN and more than twenty parenting podcasts and publications. Jeremy has been a speaker on panels in New York, Philadelphia, Dallas, and Liverpool. He lives and works in New York with his wife, son and daughter.
Can you hack LUCK? I’ll be exploring all things LUCK with entrepreneur + angel investor Simon Squibb. Do you think LUCK is something that can be hacked and grown? We’ll be unpicking what LUCK means for Simon and how others may experience luck or not...
About my guest, Simon Squibb:
Simon is an entrepreneur, angel investor, mentor, podcast host, founder and Chief Purpose Officer at The Purposeful Project. He left school at 15 years old and has since started 18 companies, invested in over 60+ startups and has mentored hundreds of founders. Having sold his award-winning branding and digital agency, Fluid, to PwC in 201, Simon now focuses on inspiring, motivating and guiding both budding and experienced entrepreneurs by sharing his personal experiences, insights, ideas and tips. His mission is to help 1,000,000 people start and grow a business of their own.
Connect with Simon on his: Instagram — Twitter — Clubhouse
Learning let our QUIRKiness shine through. In today's episode, I'm joined by Patrick Olszowski for a beautifully candid episode exploring self-acceptance, healing past trauma, and fatherhood.
About my guest, Patrick Olszowski:
Patrick is an activist researcher and the CEO of Outrageous Impact. His company powers organisations to rapidly grow profits & tackle injustice through tech-powered research. Their work has raised millions of pounds and changed laws. They’re often involved with big issues like Grenfell Tower, the climate emergency, and the migrant crisis. In response to the pandemic, Patrick founded Crisis Connections which connects nearly 100 experienced professionals with charities around the world for free one hr advice sessions. Patrick’s also a father of two.
Danusia on The Outrageous Impact Show
How can we LIFT others for the greater good? Patrick Hutchinson joins me for an exploration of an incident that many of us from 2020 that many of us will remember well. On 13th June 2020, Patrick and his friends were compelled to intervene in an incident which would subsequently change the course of their lives and garner worldwide media attention. The image of Patrick lifting and rescuing the Anti BLM protestor from serious harm went viral. We explore how this was a crossroads moment for Patrick, what the movement means in a wider and the work to be done now.
About my guest, Patrick Hutchinson:
Patrick is a Personal Trainer, public figure, author and now co-founder of UTCAI– a proud father of four, with four grandchildren. His book, Everyone Versus Racism: A Letter to My Children, is a poignant letter from Patrick to his children and grandchildren. Writing from the heart, he describes the realities of life as a black man today and why we must unite to inspire change for generations to come.
What does it take to be a Feminist Dad - and why does it matter? Author Jordan Shapiro joins me for an exploration of his upcoming book, How to Be a Feminist Dad. We question “what is manliness?”, dive into intersectionality, and consider how the world view is changing, and what’s needed for men and fathers.
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About my guest, Jordan Shapiro:
Jordan Shapiro, PhD is a globally celebrated American thought leader. He's senior fellow for the Joan Ganz Cooney Center at Sesame Workshop, and Nonresident Fellow in the Center for Universal Education at the Brookings Institution. His Forbes' column (2012-17) on global education, learning through digital play, kids and culture was read by over 5 million people around the world. He is an international speaker and consultant whose fresh perspective combines psychology, philosophy, and economics in unexpected ways. His book, The New Childhood: Raising Kids To Thrive in a Connected World (Little, Brown Spark 2018) changed the cultural conversation about parenting and screen time.
In his upcoming book, Father Figure: How to be a Feminist Dad (Little, Brown Spark 2021), Shapiro offers a norm-shattering perspective on fatherhood, family, and gender essentialism. This thoughtful exploration of dad-psychology—presented from an archetypal perspective—challenges our familiar assumptions about the origins of so-called traditional parenting roles. There are hundreds of books on parenting, but when it comes to books about parenting identity, rather than the nuts and bolts of raising children, nearly all are about what it's like to be a mother. Father Figure fills that gap. It teaches dads how to embrace the joys of fathering while guiding toward an image of manliness for the modern world.
Exploring Muslim heritage in the UK and around the WORLD. My guest this week is author and travel writer, Tharik Hussain. We hear about his family trip exploring European Muslim heritage and the importance of moving beyond a white-centred narrative, in the way and where we travel.
About Tharik Hussain
Tharik is an author, travel writer and journalist specialising in Muslim heritage and culture. His forthcoming book, 'Minarets in the Mountains; A Journey into Muslim Europe' (Bradt; June 2021), is about a road trip he took with his family a few summers back in search of Europe's indigenous Muslim cultures, communities and heritage. It is the first English travel book to explore this topic, and the first written by a Muslim travel writer.
Tharik is also the author of several guides for Lonely Planet, including Saudi Arabia (shortlisted for the 2020 Travel Media Awards), Bahrain and Thailand, and his articles have been published across the globe. In July 2019 he created Britain's first Muslim heritage trails; in 2017 Tharik was named one of the UK's most inspiring British Bangladeshis and in 2016 his BBC World Service radio documentary, 'America's Mosques; a story of integration', was named 'World's Best Religious Program' at the New York Festivals World's Best Radio Programs Awards.
Tharik is a Fellow of the Centre of Religion and Heritage at the University of Groningen (Netherlands), has an MA in Islamic Studies, two decades of experience in media and education, and is a leading consultant on global Muslim culture and travel.
Connect with Tharik on: Twitter - Instagram - Facebook
How to BUILD a new version of masculinity that makes sense in the modern world. My guest this week is Spencer Brown, amongst lots of things he's the author of "The Rebuilding of Tom Cooper" and "The Lockdown Diary of Tom Cooper". In this episode we explore how exactly to build a new type of masculinity plus building a life around our talents.
Spencer Brown started life as a stand-up. He cut his teeth doing sketches with the Cambridge Footlights, and since then he’s performed everywhere from London’s Comedy Store to LA’s Comedy and Magic Club and UCB Theatre, as well as appearing internationally as far afield as Slovenia and Mumbai. Stand Up then led to presenting and acting. Spencer also writes, both screenplays and novels.
His debut novel The Rebuilding of Tom Cooper (‘a joy-seeking missile’ Richard Ayoade, ‘Philip Roth meets Cold Feet’ Helen Lederer) was out last year and became a Kindle top 5 bestseller, and the stand-alone sequel The Lockdown Diary of Tom Cooper (‘so very funny’ Jenny Colgan) came out this November to a fantastic reception. To pay the bills, Spencer also works as a freelance creative director for advertising firms and voice over artist.
What will it take to dismantle diet culture for our kids, and for ourselves? I'm so glad to be sharing a gloriously body-positive episode with guest Molly Forbes @mollyjforbes. January's always a stark reminder that there's so much unpicking for us to do with diet culture- considering the impact on our kids is a great place to start! With kids as young as 7 wanting to count calories and PE teachers commenting on weight gain, there's so much work to be done. Molly and I explore having conversations about weight, letting go of vigilance, plus how to raise our kids to accept all bodies as worthy and wonderful.
About Molly Forbes:
Molly Forbes is on a mission to change the conversation around body image, and as a campaigner, writer and speaker she'll do whatever it takes to take the idea we're allowed to like ourselves just as we are, mainstream. The mum-of-two is a consistently popular and relatable voice in the positive body image arena, appearing as a host on Channel 4 body confidence boosting show Naked Beach, and regularly being called to comment on body image in the media, including appearances on This Morning, BBC Breakfast, Sky News, and Radio 1's Newsbeat.
With a passion for positivity, confidence, and body image chat, she is the founder of the #FreeFromDiets campaign, a movement to cancel diet culture around children (and home of the Body Happy Kids workshops for teachers and youth leaders), hosts a hit podcast on body image and has amassed a fast-growing and loyal audience on social media, inspiring her followers to love the skin they're in. Molly is regularly called on as a public speaker, sharing her insights into the subject too.
Finding a MIX that works for you. My guest this week is Hadrien Chatelet, Creative Director of The Wern, a communications consultancy for startups, entrepreneurs, and independents. We explore the gift of dyslexia, the impact of proving yourself constantly, and how to find space for downtime when you’re a passionate workaholic and father to young children.
About Hadrien Chatelet: From literally being caught red-handed and commissioned on the spot to create street art for (Agnes-B) a fashion brand in France, to cutting his teeth in London as a junior designer for a wallpaper company. Hadrien has a wealth of experience across the design, art and branding world. His most recent role saw him build and manage the creative department for the European Marketing division of Endeavor. Hadrien is an advocate for shared parental leave and his desire to share the parental load is a contributing factor to him becoming a co-founder with his partner. They work from a garden office in Hackney. When not making things beautiful visually he also bends your ear with French electro/techno mixes under his DJ alter-ego Kiki With Love. As well as launching the strategic branding and design arm of The Wern, Hadrien is developing a range of FREE tools, DIY products, and one-to-one coaching.
The current model of manhood is outdated - do you agree? My guest this week is Andrew Reiner; a writer, healthy masculinity researcher & educator. In his latest book “Better Boys, Better Men - The New Masculinity That Creates Greater Courage and Emotional Resiliency” he explores how modern masculinity is harming and holding back men. In this episode we explore: Trump + toxic masculinity, what grit has to do with this all and how men simply don’t have the spaces to explore their emotions and so much more
“Normative notions of masculinity don’t serve us anymore”
“Men don’t trust each other with their emotional lives”
Andrew Reiner is a professor at Towson University, where he offers the seminar “The Changing Face of Masculinity.” He has written on masculinity and men’s issues for the New York Times, the Washington Post Magazine, and Italy’s la Repubblica . His work has been featured on NPR, the Canadian Broadcasting Company, and in Men’s Health, Forbes, and The Guardian. He speaks about masculinity regularly at schools and conferences around the world.
What’s next for creating diversity and equality? My guest this week is Elliott Rae, founder of music football and fatherhood, the parenting and lifestyle platform for men. We explore the role of “facilitator”, how to create safety as an ally and changing the narrative around fatherhood.
Elliott is also a Diversity & Inclusion specialist currently working on Central Government strategy. Elliott’s written on diversity issues for established platforms like The Independent, been featured on the BBC, and regularly speaks in the media about issues affecting black men and fathers. In 2019 he won the United Nation’s, UN Women UK, ‘Change maker of the Year’ award.
Solid relationships need TRUST to thrive. Kevin A. Thompson, author of several books including "Friends, Partners and Lovers: What it Takes to Make Marriage Work", joins me to talk all things TRUST. We explore how to intentionally create a healthy marriage through communication and focus. And of course, how to embed trust in a marriage.
Merry Christmas from the School for Fathers podcast! I’ve rounded up a few of my fave snippets from 2020 SFF episodes to celebrate. Wishing you and yours a wonderful Christmas! Thanks so much for joining me in 2020, what a year it’s been. See you in 2021!
How do we re-WRITE the father + daughter relationship? My guest this week is Tim Taylor, an emerging advocate to shifting the conversation around Dads raising daughters. In Tim's words: It's the one, imperative relationship that is a true, reliable emotional hack into men balancing thinking and feeling. Join us as we unpack this and more!
Head over to the full shownotes School for Fathers > http://schoolforfathers.com/podcast/56-write-tim-taylor/
We’re heading behind the scenes of life as an award-winning hair stylist and father. As an International Session Stylist and Creative Director of Simon Webster Hair, Brighton, Simon splits his time between the salon, session-styling for magazines, backstage at London, Milan and Paris Fashion Weeks and mentoring developing talent. I explore with Simon what being behind the CHAIR is like, plus how we’re all the CHAIR of our own lives.
P.s. Simon’s anecdotes are well worth a listen!
How do we navigate Christmas with separation and divorce in the mix? Today’s episode with Nina Farr is all about making this season as drama-free as possible. Let’s face it, Christmas can be an intense time, adding a new family setup/grief/conflict (and whatever else) into the mix is tough. This ep will equip you with practical advice and tips to move forward positively over Christmas. Nina’s a Single Motherhood Coach, Author, and Founder of The Cluster Mothers community for women who parent alone.
Do you remember the BIRTH of your children? My guest, Flynn Talbot, is a Couples Sex, Relationship and Birth Coach. He assisted his wife Lacey in free-birthing both of their children and continues daily to deepen his understanding of how to support both women and men on their journeys into full power living. We explore: * Free Birth * How men can be involved in Mothercentric birthing experience * Working with fear * Learning to trust * And more…
Listen to my conversation with George Floyd’s uncle, Selwyn Jones here: http://schoolforfathers.com/podcast/51-race-selwyn-jones/
Read the full show notes over on our website >> http://schoolforfathers.com/podcast/52-birth-flynn-talbot/
The events of 2020 have shown that the fight against racism and the struggle for equality are far from over. My guest today George Floyd’s uncle, Selwyn Jones, has a unique perspective on this topic. We explore how his life has changed since 25th May 2020 and how Selwyn and his family continue to grieve and move forward. Selwyn also shares his perspective on what’s next and the three ways we should all be working to create an anti-racist world.
Read the full show notes over on our website:
http://schoolforfathers.com/podcast/51-race-selwyn-jones/
Youtube Creator SHAREs how he spreads positivity with his family-friendly content. I'm joined by Stephen Sharer, a Youtube Creator with over 8 million YouTube. We explore the importance of making sure our children are enjoying fun and safe content that's adding value to their lives. Stephen also shares some behind-the-scenes of life as Youtuber and how his whole family get involved!
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“For at least one hundred years, since the beginning of television, people have been trying to prove that screen-time is bad and they have not been able to find any sort of toxic impact”. My guest this week is author and academic, Jordan Shapiro. His book "The New Childhood: Raising Kids to Thrive in a Connected World" offers a down to earth, and positive perspective on the narrative around children and technology - and that’s exactly what we’re getting into. We explore how to make digital-technology a positive thing, cutting the guilt and how to be more involved in our children's tech journey. Got thoughts on this episode? Be in touch at danusia@schoolforfathers.com Read the full show notes over on our website >>> http://schoolforfathers.com/podcast/49-tech-jordan-shapiro/
What's the LINK between getting moving and feeling good? For technology leader and extreme runner, Martin Insley, being active is a non-negotiable - and an act of self-care. We explore the different relationships men and women have with leisure, self care and time management and more.
Do you know what you want, sexually, and are you able to ask for it? My guest this week is Kristopher Lovestone, relationship counsellor, sex educator and author of Conscious Cock. This ep delves into the world of sexuality for men - with some interesting results! We explore: * Improving relationship with our own sexuality and our partners’ * Rejection as redirection * How to pinpoint what we want, and ask for it
Kristopher’s book is included in this month’s School for Mothers giveaway - why not head over to instagram to enter (it’s super simple). Look for the pumpkin and books image! https://www.instagram.com/p/CFzRLTWHldl/
How DEEP are you willing to go? Former NFL coach and author, Daron K Roberts joins me for an episode where we explore: keeping ourselves accountable, embracing self-forgiveness, and allowing time to be alone with yourself. A true all rounder, Daron is also the Founding director of the Center for Sports Leadership & Innovation (CSLi) at the University of Texas where his passion for sport and business meet. Read the full show notes over on our website >> http://schoolforfathers.com/podcast/45-deep-daron-k-roberts/
One Year No Beer founder, Ruari Fairbairns, joins me for an episode all about his journey from boozy City Boy to CEO of OYNB a global alcohol prevention program. We explore the numbing power of alcohol, the clarity that sobriety brings, and all the many benefits of living a booze-free life.
Read the full show notes over on our website >> http://schoolforfathers.com/podcast/44-year-ruari-fairbairns/
How do you connect with your MUSE with young kids and life carrying on all around you? For Tom Briggs it meant using his day-to-day life with his young family as the inspiration behind his award-winning blog, Diary of the Dad. For 10 years Tom’s been documenting the highs and lows of SAH parenting. We get into how much to share online, consent with kids and their own online profile and much more!
Read the full show notes over on our website >>> http://schoolforfathers.com/podcast/43-muse-tom-briggs/
Being WHOLE can mean accepting the light and dark sides of ourselves. TED Talker and Co-Exec Director of Inside Circle, Eldra Jackson III joins me for a conversation unpacking toxic masculinity from inside the prison system as an life-sentence inmate to his work with Inside Circle. We talk power + control, gang life, remorse (or lack of) and more. Eldra’s perspective on life and his humility is truly refreshing. I’d love to hear your thoughts on this episode - as always, you can email me on danusia@schoolforfathers.com
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How to SHARE parental leave is a hot topic for any expecting parents. For Rambaut Fairley, Commercial Director at Bourne Leisure, taking 6 months out to care for his twins was “the best time of his career”. In this ep we explore: * The realities of making parental leave work * Shattering “default presumptions” * How organisations can encourage take-up
My guest this week is Giles Wheeler, Brand Consultant and Stiffy Club founder. I explore, with Giles, the journey that took him from branding to selling condoms online (!). We talk peer pressure, making bold business moves and much more in this episode.
Does it take skill or luck to win the GAME? Mark Robson, gaming industry veteran, joins me to explore showing vulnerability, poker and negotiating.
Read the full show notes over on our website >> http://schoolforfathers.com/podcast/39-game-mark-robson/
So things haven’t quite gone to plan, what NOW? My guest this week is all about brushing yourself off and getting back up. Motivational Business Speaker, entrepreneur, and author; Brad Burton joins me for an episode all about taking responsibility for our actions, being “found out” and making sh*t happen. Read the full show notes over on our website >> http://schoolforfathers.com/podcast/38-now-brad-burton/
What does it take to navigate a relationship and parenting? In this compilation episode my guests share their experiences and wisdom. Fancy listening to the full episode? Click the links below >> PAUL JOHNSON
MICHAEL RAY
TIM HILLEGONDS
RODD STOCKWELL
JAMIE BEAGLEHOLE
IAN DINWIDDY
BRYAN SEELY
JAMES MILLAR
Looking for that elusive work-life balance? I’m sharing the wisdom from a selection of my guests on what work-life balance looks like for them (if it exists at all). Click the links below to enjoy the full episodes:
IAN DINWIDDY
DAN FLANAGAN
IAN FARRAR
DARYL WOODHOUSE
RODD STOCKWELL
CARL READER
BRYAN SEELY
JAMES MILLAR
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Not getting enough space because the kids just will not go to sleep? This ep might be just what you need as I’m joined by Sleep Specialist, Stephanie Modell. Stephanie shares her tips for getting the right routine in place to make sure sleep is a given.
What does fatherhood mean to you? In celebration of Father’s Day, I’ve gathered up nuggets of wisdom that SFF guests have shared on what it means to be a father and more.
In running order:
- TIM HILLEGONDS
- DAN FLANAGAN
- DAVE WILSON
- BRYAN SEELY
- RODD STOCKWELL
- DAN KNOWLTON
- TIM BENTINCK
- JAMIE BEAGLEHOLE
- IAN FARRAR
- MICHAEL RAY
- ACE RUELE
- IAN DINWIDDY
- NEIL HINDER
- JAMES MILLAR
- PAUL JOHNSON
- TIM WORLOCK
- JOSH CONNOLLY
- CLAY GORDON
“Never let anyone tell you that what you like is bad or wrong”. I’m joined by Clay Gordon, chocolate expert extraordinaire for a whistle-stop tour around the world of chocolate. We talk business, privilege and the UK’s best chocolate (in Clay’s opinion). I ask Clay: what exactly is The Chocolate Life?
Read the full show notes over on our website >> http://schoolforfathers.com/podcast/33-choc-clay-gordon/
"We all have a place in dismantling racism". Long-term listeners will remember this episode from July 2019 over on the School for Mothers Podcast. I was joined by Milagros Phillips, a race HEALer on a mission to fight racism through education. Milagros shares how there is no time for inaction and while not everyone is born to be an activist, everyone has a role to play in dismantling racism. It was an honour to speak with her then and it’s an honour to share her work on the SFF podcast.
ACTions speak louder than words. In this ep I’m joined by Tim Bentinck MBE. Whilst best known for his 38 year long role as David Archer in Radio 4’s The Archers - Tim’s a true multi-hyphenate. In this witty episode we get into being an Earl (yes- really), fatherhood, famous friends and so much more.
Read the full show notes over on our website >> http://schoolforfathers.com/podcast/31-act-tim-bentinck/
Hacking is all about going to unseen places - and it's a rather fitting title for this episode in many ways. I ’m joined by world-famous hacker, Bryan Seely. In his most open and personal interview yet, we delve into more than computers and data. Bryan shares openly about his battle with addiction, his route to fatherhood and committing to showing up as his best self.
Read the full show notes over on our website >> http://schoolforfathers.com/podcast/30-hack-bryan-seely/
Do SOLE fathers have it harder? I’m joined by Michael Ray, Public Speaker, Blogger, Writer - who’s all about calling time on outdated gender stereotypes holding fathers back. We explore life as a solo parent, moving on from being Jack-the-Lad and empowering daughters.
Read the full show notes over on our website >> http://schoolforfathers.com/podcast/29-sole-michael-ray/
“You can’t angry KNIT”. My guest this week is PT and family man, Tim Worlock. In this frankly adorable episode we talk tight-knit families, coming out and being a “mummy’s boy”. Tim also shares how to keep our mental health in tip-top condition.
Read the full show notes over on our website >>http://schoolforfathers.com/podcast/28-knit-tim-worlock/
Where was the BAR set? In this episode I'm joined by Paul Johnson, a career bartender who has worked at private clubs, the Plaza Hotel, and currently works at the Pierre Hotel. We get into role-models, bad dates, why certain drinks match certain occasions and so much more.
Read the full shownotes over on our website >>>
http://schoolforfathers.com/podcast/27-bar-paul-johnson/
Can we predict the long-term impact of COVID-19 on working parents’ careers? In this ep I’m joined by Rebekah Bostan, Data Operations Manager and flexible work advocate. We explore the need for a personal contingency plan - where homeschooling is NOT the top of the list. We also get right into how to have difficult conversations when it comes to managing work/life balance in a partnership. If you’re wondering how to manage the upcoming months this episode will help get your priorities in order.
Here's the link to the Todd Herman's article
Read the full shownotes over on our website >> http://schoolforfathers.com/podcast/26-covid-19-and-working-parents-rebekah-bostan/
“By definition, you cannot babysit your own children” we couldn’t agree more, James! I’m joined by James Millar; journalist, editor of WorkingDads.co.uk, podcaster and pundit. We explore: where are we really at with co-parenting? And what’s next?
Read the full show notes over on our website >> http://schoolforfathers.com/podcast/25-sit-james-millar/
How can we BUILD a business, and life, without over-complicating things? My guest, Carl Reader, knows a thing or two about building businesses! Carl is a business expert, qualified accountant, chairman and the founder of the #BeYourOwnBoss movement. In this episode we explore work/life balance, why Carl hates holidays and a 4 step process making things happen.
Read the full show notes over on our website >>
http://schoolforfathers.com/podcast/24-build-carl-reader/
Let's talk the good bits and the SHIT bits of business and fatherhood. My guest this week is Dan Knowlton; a UK-based digital and social media marketing expert, Speaker & Founder of Knowlton. Dan’s a man who integrates life and he’s also a new father so this episode is about hearing his perspective on how his life has changed since becoming a dad.
Read the full show notes over on our website >> http://schoolforfathers.com/podcast/23-shit-dan-knowlton
Isn't it time working fathers were given more FLEX in corporations? In this episode I explore attitudes about flexible work with Ian and how these need to change, the importance of getting clear on what works for you and your family and negotiating for flexible work in corporations, especially given the Coronavirus. Ian is a Coach and the Founder of Inspiring Dads.
How do we keep steady when everything is so up in the air? As we record this episode, the COVID-19 pandemic is sweeping it’s way across the world, unlike anything we’ve ever seen before. I asked Emma Gleadhill to join me on the show today because there are millions and millions of families that are way off their usual routine due to working-from-home, school closures and social distancing. In this episode Emma and I cover how to reframe what’s happening - sounds simple but as we know it’s complicated.
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http://schoolforfathers.com/podcast/21-disruption-routines-in-covid-19-emma-gleadhill
It’s safe to say this is a NSFW podcast! Grab a set of headphones and buckle up. This week I’m joined by Stephanie Dominy, a commercial lawyer and titillating blogger known as The Wicked Jade. Stephanie blogs about sex, lingerie and kink; and how she gets her lady-boner on.
During the episode we cover how mothers are sexual beings (duh), ‘volume’ dating after 22 years of marriage, the under-representation of asian women in the body & sex positivity movement and SO much more. It’s an episode filled with awesome self-acceptance, love and hot tips.
I first released this episode over on the School for Mothers podcast last year - sharing it here because it's a hell of an ep!
http://schoolforfathers.com/podcast/20-laid-stephanie-domin
What’s it like having an ambitious parent? My SON, Tom (4/10 by the way) shares his perspective on ambition and following in the footsteps of parents. Excuse the background noise- we caught Tom in a quick break at work!
The REALities of adoption and fatherhood aren’t often spoken about. My guest, Jamie Beaglehole is a father of two sibling boys, fiance to Tom (his partner of 18 years) and blogger on his blog, Daddy & Dad. Jamie candidly shares the realities of adopting siblings, the adoption journey and why “gay” dads need no introduction.
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SPEAK UP and add your voice to the podcast. Yes, that’s right I want to hear from YOU! Tell us your opinions, experience and whatever else you fancy sharing over on our Speakpipe (*fancy voicemail)
Head over to the SFF Speakpipe to answer my question: What surprised you most about fatherhood?
SPEAKPIPE >> https://www.speakpipe.com/Schoolforfatherspodcast
Sometimes we all need a BOOST. Daryl Woodhouse, 26-time award-winning adviser, speaker and trainer joins me to explore how we can BOOST our mental fitness. We talk sleep apnea, finding that elusive work-life balance and maximising business results.
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Daryl’s interview with Theron Fleury >>>
I AM ENOUGH < make that your mantra. I'm sharing an ep I originally recorded for the School for Mothers podcast because everyone needs feel they are enough - just as they are. Marisa Peer is a world-renowned speaker, RTT trainer and full of wisdom so grab yourself a notepad + pen, you won’t want to miss a thing.
Learn Marisa’s strategies to address the ‘race to be enough’ and how society teaches us to feel unworthy. This is one life-changing episode filled with inspiration, just like Marisa herself, it’s pure gold.
What does it mean to be a STRONG man in 2020? My guest Josh Connolly, is certain that it definitely involves showing a range of emotions. Josh is a mental health advocate breaking down the barriers to men discussing their emotions. We explore being a sensitive man, the impact of alcohol and staying present.
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Why is DEATH a word that we shy away from? In this ep I'm joined by Founder of The Discerning Dad Caring Community, Neil Hinder. His charity supports men dealing with bereavement and raises awareness of the stigma. In this frank and honest conversation we discuss the death of Neil’s son Saul, how this has impacted his life and relationships and “reasons for getting out of bed”.
Gender ROLEs - and our expectations - impact relationships in many ways. In this solo ep I share a personal story in order to begin unpicking gender roles of parenting/work/staying-at-home.
Let’s put the SOUL back in being a dad. My guest this week, Dan Flanagan, is all about connecting dads - whether that’s with his mag, agency, day-time raves or meet-ups. We discuss everything from co-parenting, the corporate world and some hilarious (and pretty shocking) anecdotes.
How can we go from couple to TEAM? In this week’s ep I’m joined by Rodd Stockwell, physician and husband to previous expert guest Alexandra Stockwell. We discuss TEAMwork at home and in relationships and the work we must ultimately do alone. Rodd shares his wisdom on habits, adaptability and the “relationship bank accounts”.
How can we create PASSIONATE PARTNERSHIPS? My guest this week, Relationship and Intimacy Expert Alexandra Stockwell, is all about guiding men and women to bring pleasure and purpose into every aspect of life. Listen in if you fancy learning more about compromise, what foreplay really is and so much more.
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What did your father teach you? I asked a handful of SFM Podcast listeners that very question ahead of Father’s Day 2019. Their answers were poignant, funny, heartwarming and honest - exploring the impact of fathers on their lives then and now.
Thank you to our contributors:
- Sine Gyrup: mother of a daughter and living in Geneva.
- Chloe O’Sullivan: Founder of War to Peace®, a conflict resolution methodology she devised over a decade ago and has shared with over 4,000 people globally. She is also a wife to Richard, and mother to Safi, their wonderful daughter whom they adopted four years ago. She is an avid-globetrotter, singer and a fan of comedy ~AKA tragedy plus time!
- Nicki Auret: city professional, school mum, trusted adviser and best friend
- Erin: A level student & Feminist
- Ninna Amora: from New York City and Creator of Live Embodied
- Karen Roswell: professional photographer, living a gluten-free life; wife and mother based in the UK.
- Jennifer Jay: mother to one girl, Queens NYC, working for social justice in the not-for-profit arts & education fields.
- Harriet: introvert Pisces, sister & favourite child.
- Becky: working mum of 2
Link to our Father’s Spotify Playlist
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Bottom line GROWTH isn’t necessarily the most important thing. In this ep I’m joined by Ian Farrar, self confessed social evangelist, professional speaker and Entrepreneur. From Mercedes to Subaru, Ian’s priorities have changed since his hustling lifestyle that led to burnout. We look into what the cost of hustling really is - to our health, personal lives and beyond.
Connect with Ian on his: Website ● Instagram ● Facebook ● Twitter
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What ROLE does the media play in how fathers are perceived? In this solo ep I explore damaging “doofus dad” stereotypes and how producers & advertisers alike need to portray a more relevant, and sexism free, portrayal of modern fathers.
What’s the impact of needing to HIDE your true self to survive? In this ep I’m joined by Ace Ruele; actor, mentor and coach. We discuss proving extreme masculinity, Ace’s time in prison and fear. Ace and I also explore the importance of showing young men different ways of relating to themselves and others; and his performances with The Chocolate Men!
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The road from BOY to man isn’t always smooth. In this ep, I’m joined by Tim Hillegonds, author of The Distance Between, his recently released memoir. Tim and I delve into “emotional golddiggers”, recovery of self and the impact of race in a world dominated by toxic masculinity. We also explore the cultural norms that are installed in men from an early age and the chilling consequences.
Tim’s work has appeared in Salon.com, The Los Angeles Review of Books, The Rumpus, and elsewhere on the web and in print. In 2019, Tim was recognized as one of 30 Writers to Watch by the Guild Literary Complex. He is currently working on a collection of essays called "Recoveries."
www.timhillegonds.com
Twitter @Timhillegonds
Instagram @tim_hillegonds
The Mask You Live In - Documentary
Tim’s Salon.com article
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Deciding not to WASTE anymore life on booze, Dave Wilson, gave up drinking in January 2019. As Sober Dave, he swapped his boozy drinking buddies for the sober community. Dave joins me to share the highs and lows of his road to sobriety. We talk about everything from the impact of young fatherhood, coping strategies and some of Dave’s worst drinking memories.
@SoberDave is passionate about encouraging open, honest conversations about booze, especially involving other men. Dave runs his own carpet company and has appeared regularly on various TV makeover shows, including over 200 episodes of ’60 Minute Makeover’. Dave is husband to Emma, father to George and step-father to triplets and a teenager.
@Soberdave on instagram
Dave’s Website
Ep22: MIGHT - Emma Campbell (Dave’s wife)
Drinking: A Love Story - Caroline Knapp
Ep38: PLONK - Clare Pooley
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C-Suite expert and mother of 10, Danusia Malina-Derben, shares the WHY behind hosting a podcast exploring modern fatherhood and masculinity. With her iTunes Business chart topping podcast, the School for Mothers podcast, it was about time men got in on the conversation. Join us each Friday for unfiltered conversations with thinkers shaping what it means to “be a man”.
The School for Fathers Podcast explores modern fathering and the challenge that fathers face as they reposition their role in work, the family and in society. Don’t expect parenting advice or anything baby friendly in this show - the School for Fathers podcast is sure to bring unfiltered conversations on fatherhood, business, culture and way more. Hosted by Danusia Malina-Derben; C-Suite Expert, Mother of 10 and host of the School for Mothers podcast.