This one was tough to record. It may be tough to listen to and that's definitely ok. Depression, amongst many other mental health issues affect A LOT of people, Dad's and men quite often suffer in silence. I have been doing the same thing, but I want to be a part of the change.This one was hard to record but this week I dive into my own battles with depression. Try to shine some light on what it can look like (tiredness, emotional withdrawal, intrusive thoughts etc), what people don't talk about enough (the guilt, not knowing how to respond to someone reaching out), and some things that I find help get me through and give me some momentum when times are hard.I hope this view into what depression can look and sound like while it's happening can help you or someone you know manage through your own battle, or help you as a support for someone.If you are struggling please reach out and seek help. Beyond Blue: 1300 224 636Mensline Australia: 1300 78 99 78Lifeline Aus: 13 11 14Kids Helpline: 1800 55 1800Suicide Call Back Service: 1300 659 467Open Arms - Veteran and families services: 1800 011 046National Indigenous Postvention Service - After Suicide support: 1800 805 801Brother to Brother 24- hour Crisis Line: 1800 435 799

This week I have a good friend Daniel sharing his experiences and insight into being a Dad to a child with different or special needs. We discuss finding out during pregnancy, the options you have, things to prepare for and places you can go for support. If you are a Dad of different needs, I would love to hear your story. Contact us via out instagram or Facebook.Enjoy!

This weeks Episode I am so grateful to have my little brother share his experience and insight on being a Dad during a relationship break down.We talk knowing the signs, whats best for the you and your child/ren and touch on the old stay together for the kids debate.If you or someone you know is struggling, please seek support via family friends or professionals. If you are a Dad struggling on the or around the central coast reach out to Dads in distress! They have network of people willing to help.

One thing I have discovered is that being a dad is a constant learning curve. While having covid in the house now for the 3rd week, I realised how much less worried about it I am compared to if we had it even last year. That got me thinking about all the things that seemed like huge issues or changes (and they were at that moment) but I now look back at and think this is pretty normal. And after talking with my own circle of dads, is pretty common. So today I’m going to share some of the things I have experienced with you, and while it won’t take them away. Might make it easier to cope with and give you the bit of peace of mind that you aren’t alone. First one is being tired. Sleep Is broken, babies sleep will change, always trying to do activities -Body gets used to it-Setting up sleep schedule-Melatonin Not feeling connected to the baby -More likely with second child-Face recognition -Give it time, keep trying to find moments to connect. Playing games, reading books just having a cuddle. Sex and intimacy bodies change, mentality changes. -Talk about it. Set times aside to honestly talk about what each needs -Be willing to think outside the box-Try new things -Debrief-If nothing changes after all this seek support. Finding out new things you and your partner don’t align with -ie: Discipline, roles and responsibilities, money management-Honest communication is key-Find some mutual ground-Be willing to sacrifice lower priority things 

My first sit down interview with my little brother from another mother joins me to discuss the experience of being a young Dad. We run through his experiences on finding out your'e expecting, figuring out the next steps, relationship changes and a few things between.  Hope you enjoy! Would love to hear some feedback so be sure to hit our socials!InstagramFacebook

My first episode!I wanted to start of this journey of talking Dad stuff by sharing some things I think would have helped me to know when i was a Dad to be.The topics are:- your going to be a dad, what now?- getting the room ready- what to buy/not to buy- the kid free life ending- sleep- tips for your safety- the classes- the hospital bag (PJs, slippers, water, book or audio book, phone charger, massage stuff, BT speaker, Protein bars, change of clothes for both, toiletries, coins, Baby's first outfit.If you have anything else that a Dad to be might need, let us know via socials:InstagramFacebook