The Secret Life of Dads Podcast

Navigating the changing landscape of sexual desire, intimacy and connection once we become parents can be challenging - Kate Moyle is a psychosexual therapist who is here to discuss it all, no topic is off the table in this forthright conversation with Mat and Lawrence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Explore why true statistics about men are often concealed and the controversy surrounding their portrayal in media. Delve into the unique challenges boys face, the importance of addressing male mental health, and the overlooked issue of postnatal depression in fathers. Discover the implications of gendered discussions on domestic violence and the educational disparities affecting boys. Finally, uncover the communication styles of men and the pressing need for support systems to combat loneliness and isolation.

In this engaging conversation, Neil Smith, a former television executive and co-founder of the men's mental health app Mettle, shares his remarkable shift from the entertainment industry to mental health advocacy. He discusses the critical importance of men's mental health today and the innovative features of the Mettle app designed to offer stress management and support. Neil also delves into his personal experiences with meditation and self-discovery, emphasizing the need for open conversations around mental wellness. His insights reveal a unique approach to creating a judgment-free space for men seeking help.

Approaching conversations around sex with our partners can be challenging...especially once we become parents and things get more complicated. How can we better explore and communicate our desires to our partners? What role can porn play in intimacy? Has mens self pleasure shifted away from shame into a new era of self love? Here to unpack all of this is David Chambers, a mens intimacy coach who has seen it all before... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the brand new Channel 4 show, British explorer Lucy Shepherd and an indigenous team embark on an unprecedented Amazon expedition, crossing virgin jungle territory while facing extreme danger at every turn. In this episode of SLOD, Lucy shares what it was really like...and how bringing a sense of adventure into our children's lives is so key for their development. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Something Mat & Lawrence regret is not knowing more about the Menopause as teenagers watching their mothers navigate this chapter of life. Not wanting to be in the same position again for their partners, they invite Menopause expert Kate Rowe-Ham onto the show to get educated on all things Menopause. We think the more we understand about what our partners are going through...the better we can support them.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why live a half life when you can live a whole one simply by being true to yourself? Psychotherapist Anna Mathur walks us through the fears that are holding us back and possibly stopping us from becoming the best parents or partners we could be... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices