The Secret Life of Dads Podcast

What if adventure didn’t disappear when you became a parent… it just changed shape?

In this episode, Lawrence and Mat sit down with world-renowned author and performance scientist Alex Hutchinson to explore how curiosity, motivation and endurance really work - not just in athletes, but in everyday life as parents.

Alex’s work shows us that growth isn’t only about physical limits or epic expeditions. It’s about how the mind and body work together to keep us engaged with life, even in the small, ordinary moments.

We talk about:


Why curiosity is a survival skill for modern parents


How endurance is as mental as it is physical


Reframing “adventure” for the school run years


Staying motivated when life feels repetitive


Raising kids who are explorers - by becoming one ourselves

This is a conversation about becoming better dads by staying awake to life. Not escaping it.
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When kids arrive, the relationship doesn’t disappear - it just gets pushed to the edges of life.
Between sleepless nights, work stress, logistics and constant responsibility… it can feel like there’s no space left for “us”.

In this episode, Lawrence and Mat sit down with therapist and author Eli Weinstein, to explore what really happens to a relationship in the parenting years - and how couples can stay connected through it.

We talk about:


The identity shift from partners to co-parents


Why resentment quietly builds (and how to spot it early)


Communication when both people feel stretched and exhausted


Intimacy, teamwork, and emotional connection after kids


Practical tools to strengthen your relationship without adding pressure or guilt

This conversation is honest, compassionate, and deeply real - especially for parents who still want to be great partners, not just great caregivers.

If you’re in the thick of the parenting years, this one’s for you.
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What if most of what you’ve been told about kids’ nutrition… doesn’t apply to sporty kids? This week we sit down with Performance Canteen - the team who fuel young athletes across academies, clubs and schools - to unpack the myths parents keep seeing online. Is sugar really the enemy? Do overeating rules change when your kid trains for sport? And what are the real risks of under-fueling active teens? If you’re raising a sporty child, this is the conversation you’ve been waiting for.

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Lawrence and Mat sit down with ex England rugby captain Chris Robshaw and professional singer Camilla Kerslake for an honest conversation about performing at the highest level in both the sport and entertainment industries, Chris’s vulnerable adventure on Strictly Come Dancing and how the couple navigate parenting whilst juggling demanding careers. It’s a grounded, insightful and fun look at resilience, identity and keeping your family steady when life gets loud.

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On the eve of England competing in the Women’s Rugby World Cup Final, we sit down with former England star and TV pundit Ugo Monye to explore the unstoppable rise of women’s rugby — a sport now packing out stadiums and inspiring the next generation.

We discuss how over £6 billion of National Lottery funding into grassroots sport has helped pave the way for this moment and Ugo shares his own rugby journey from the pitch to punditry.

As dads, we also talk about the role fathers play in shaping opportunities for our children — especially our daughters — to thrive in sport and beyond.
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