Mathew and Lawrence discuss all things fatherhood whilst having some lols and learning valuable lessons along the way. With a wide range of awesome guests, this...
The Fight for Fair Paternity Leave - The Dad Shift
The UK’s statutory paternity leave is bad. Really bad. In fact, it’s the worst in Europe.
Dads and other co-parents get only two weeks off, paid at less than £185 a week.
There’s now loads of evidence that this is bad for everyone: mums, dads, kids, and society as a whole. In to explain more is Alex from The Dad Shift campaign.
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Improve Your Relationship - with Lisa McFarland
If you're looking for more intimacy, great communication and healthier conflict in your relationship instead of the toxic roundabouts that so many couples get stuck on...then this conversation with Lisa is for you! Mat and Lawrence discuss the scenarios that regularly pop up...along with the tools to better navigate the many twists and turns of being in a relationship as a parent.
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Joseph Kibler - Born HIV Positive & Disabled is Soon to Become a Father
Joseph Kibler, born HIV positive & disabled is soon to become a father...his partner and child will not carry HIV. But how? In this remarkable episode Mat and Lawrence speak to Joseph whose Reel, that's received over 12 million views, caught their eye.
What conversations can we have with our children regarding disabilities? Is it better or worse to say nothing at all?
There's no filter with children. How do we encourage kindness and curiosity without telling our children to simply be quiet?
Joseph dives into this in a beautiful way preparing parents for all types of conversations they'll have with their children.
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The Misrepresentation of Men - with 'The Tin Men'
Why are the true stats about men hidden from us? Why is it so controversial to speak openly about stats that portray men as either heroes or victims? Why is media rhetoric such one way traffic in condemning men and how damaging is this misrepresentation to ALL genders in both the short and long term? Why are so many important topics needlessly genderized causing damaging polarisation? Exploring the 'unpopular other half of gender equality and mens mental health' is the mission of The Tin Men...welcome to this perspective shifting conversation with founder George.
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Prolific Television Exec Neil Smith on Building Men's Mental Health app 'Mettle'
Neil Smith gave up a successful job as a TV executive to found the men's mental health app Mettle, along with Bear Grylls and Dr Alex George...but why did he give it all up for this & why is men's mental health so crucially important right now? Join Mat & Lawrence as they explore Neil's story...
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Mathew and Lawrence discuss all things fatherhood whilst having some lols and learning valuable lessons along the way. With a wide range of awesome guests, this is not just a podcast for dads...mums alike will enjoy a rare insight into the psyche of ’the dad’ as they navigate the beautifully challenging but rewarding journey of parenthood
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