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...
Helen Glover OBE - Parenthood is NOT the End of Your Dreams
After becoming a mother, no one asked Helen Glover if she’d return to elite sport. It wasn’t a question - it was an assumption. That silence lit a fire.
In this honest and inspiring conversation, Olympic champion Helen Glover OBE reflects on the quiet power of holding on to your dreams, even when the world moves on. She shares how motherhood challenged her identity, fuelled her comeback and helped her discover a new kind of strength.
Because parenthood isn’t the end of your ambition - it can be the beginning of something even greater.
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Dad Stories - Hugh Wahla
Join Lawrence and Mat as they sit down with Hugh Wahla to hear his incredible life story — from growing up amidst childhood trauma and challenges, to rising through the ranks of global fashion and design brands as CEO. Hugh shares how hitting burnout led him to step away, rebuild and find a new path focused on health, balance and meaning — including cold water swimming, breathwork and rethinking success.
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From One GCSE to Making Grammar Go Viral: The MC Grammar Story
Jacob Mitchell, the award-winning teacher turned MC Grammar, joins Lawrence and Mat to share the real story behind his journey — from leaving school with just one GCSE to becoming a global sensation blending hip-hop and education. Discover how his viral raps like The Gruffalo sparked a mission to make learning engaging, accessible and fun for kids everywhere.
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Special Episode: Fatherhood in Elite Sport - with Saracens Rugby
Saracens scrum-half and former Springbok international Ivan van Zyl, alongside senior academy coach James Tirrell, are not just leaders in elite sport - they’re also dads. In this special episode of Fatherhood in Elite Sport, Mat and Lawrence dive into the balancing act of high-performance sport and fatherhood. How do they maintain elite-level focus under intense pressure while being present for their families? What lessons can we pass on to kids aspiring to reach the top? From mindset to sacrifices, they share invaluable insights from the frontline of professional sport and parenting.
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The Parenting Lies That Are Breaking Us (And What to Do Instead) - with Zoe Blaskey
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Mat and Lawrence sit down with Zoe Blaskey, founder of Motherkind, to explore the evolving dynamics of modern parenthood. We delve into the psychological shifts that come with raising children, the shared challenges faced by both mothers and fathers in the unique modern era and strategies to foster resilience and confidence in our parenting journeys.
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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