In this episode, I take you inside one of the most intense, emotional, and unforgettable days of my life – the day Ollie was born.
From that first early contraction to holding him in my arms for the very first time, I share the real, raw, and powerful moments that come with becoming a dad.

We’ll unpack:

• The build-up: what labor was really like (from a dad’s eyes)

• My fears, adrenaline, and emotions in the delivery room

• What I did well – and what I wish I knew

• The first moment I met my son (and what shifted in me instantly)

• Tips for new dads to prepare for their own delivery day

Whether you’re expecting your first child or looking back on your own experience, this episode is for every dad who’s walked into that hospital a partner… and walked out a father.

👶 This one’s emotional, real, and powerful – don’t miss it.

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Website & Dads Community: https://built-for-this-podcast.com/

In this episode, I share a raw and honest look at what pregnancy was like for me — not physically, but mentally and emotionally.

While Lisa was carrying our beautiful son Ollie, I was carrying the crushing weight of becoming a provider… and it nearly broke me.

I talk about the depression I went through, the sleepless nights filled with fear and overthinking, and the pressure to suddenly “have it all together” after a life filled with setbacks and mistakes.

This episode is for the dads who smile on the outside but are struggling on the inside. If you’ve ever felt the fear of not being ready, the guilt of not having more to give, or the pressure to be everything for your family — you're not alone. This one's for you.

🎧 Listen & Subscribe:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1NMwRGHsrLfwj7N5YwUkIB?si=a1f361b59b314017
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@builtforthispodcast
Website & Dads Community: https://built-for-this-podcast.com/

No one’s really ready to become a dad. But in this episode, I share what helped me feel a little more prepared — from shifting my mindset to setting up the home, and trying to wrap my head around what was coming.

We talk:

• Mental prep (and the fears I had)

• Training adjustments

• Letting go of my old identity

• The emotional rollercoaster no one warns you about

Whether you’re weeks away from becoming a dad or you’re in the thick of it now, this episode is here to help you feel seen and supported.

🔗 Everything you need to know can be found here:

https://built-for-this-podcast.com/

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In this first episode of Built For This, I share the emotional and personal story behind our journey to becoming parents. From struggling to fall pregnant to finally starting IVF — this is where it all began. This moment changed our lives forever.

If you're on your own journey to parenthood or reflecting on how it all started for you, this episode is for you.

🔗 Everything you need to know can be found here:

https://built-for-this-podcast.com/episodes

#FatherhoodPodcast #IVFJourney #BecomingADad #BuiltForThis #ParentingPodcast

Becoming a dad changed everything — but not in the way I expected. After 3.5 years of trying to fall pregnant and finally going through IVF, I realised how little support there is for fathers during pregnancy, birth, and those wild first months. In this first episode, I share the story behind this podcast: why I created it, who it’s for, and what you can expect. If you're a dad trying to be the best man you can be — for your family, your partner, and yourself — this space was made for you.

🔗 Everything you need to know can be found here:

https://built-for-this-podcast.com/

#BuiltForThis #DadPodcast