Dad Dialogue

Michael is an independent filmmaker and screenwriter based in the US and has 3 teenage kids. On this episode we dive into the story behind his children's adoption and what that has looked like for each of them and the family. We also discuss Michael's adult diagnosis of ADHD and what impact that has had on his parenting journey. Michael also spends time working within a juvenile facility so we also discuss some aspects of that and how that role affects him as a parent and vice versa.

Michael's links:

Production Company - EchoEterna.com

Our film project - SpeakEasyTheMovie.com

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Instagram.com/speakeasythemovie

Instagram.com/mikewritesmovies

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For episode 30 of the Dad Dialogue podcast, Laurence chats with Shaun Fitzgerald who is based in America. Shaun has one daughter and the primary focus of the conversation is around how his daughter was born premature and the knock-on effects this had on her development and the situation that led her to have a need for a feeding tube to be installed.

Shaun is very open and vulnerable as he shares this story and the emotions that come along with it. I hope you enjoy listening.

Find more of Shaun here:

Twitter @S_S_Fitzgerald

Author Page: www.ssfitzgerald.net

See all his links on Linktree

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Joining Laurence for another episode of the Dad Dialogue podcast this time is CJ Robinson. CJ is an author based in the US and in the conversation, we talk a lot about CJ’s upbringing, the impact his father had on him as well as how CJ conquered alcoholism and what that journey looked like alongside meeting his now wife and becoming a step-father. 

CJ displays lots of vulnerability with his story and it is clear to see how he believes that this sort of openness and vulnerability is a positive thing to help others deal with their own struggles and challenges. CJ also has some positive stories of how he has helped his daughter conquer her own challenges.

You can find out more about CJ here.

Find his book of poetry on Amazon.

His website: https://neverstaybroken.com/

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For episode 28 of the Dad Dialogue podcast we welcome Matt Cook on the show. Matt is the parent to two adult kids and has spent a large part of his life working within the men's health space, helping around 80,000 men with different forms of coaching. Matt has done research into different aspects of men's health and has a lot of insight to share with the dads out there. Alongside his professional work, Matt is able to pull from a large amount of experience in terms of parenting and seeing the different developments within the world of the current digital age.

Disclaimer: during this episode Matt shares many insights into various aspects of sexual relationships he has learnt from the research he has done. This is not necessarily graphic or provocative, but it is an honest discussion around a sexual relationship. If you normally listen to podcasts out loud, maybe connect the headphones for this one!

Find out more from Matt at https://www.dailymedicaldiscoveries.com/

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The first episode of the Dad Diary Deep Dive is here! For this episode, host Laurence will dive into the topic of screen time, device use, TV shows, video games and online safety. This will be approached through the lenses of:

* Research

* Laurence’s personal experiences

* Personal experiences and expertise of previous guests

This topic can cause a lot of stress for different parents as it can sometimes feel like a constant battle we are in fact losing. This episode aims to offer some different perspectives and voices on the topic to help empower you to take back some of the control in regards to devices.

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On the Dad Dialogue podcast this week is Grant Jenkins. Grant is a father of two, a boy and a girl, in the episode we discuss the differences in becoming a step father to his son and then welcoming his daughter into the world as a newborn and what different challenges that brought.

Grant has spent many years in the sports coaching space, working alongside many young athletes and taking them to high level sporting events. Grant shares his view on the best methods for getting kids involved in exercise as well as some top tips for busy parents on how to maximise their health outcomes when it comes to diet and fitness.

You can learn more about Grant and his company at https://wonderfoodsau.com/

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On the Dad Dialogue podcast this week is Devin Krotmen from Nashville Dad Walks! Devin has two kids with another on the way very soon. This was a unique experience so for Dad Dialogue as it was the first episode recorded while the guest was parenting at the same time! I was impressed with how chilled his daughter was and the lack of interruption!

In the episode we dive into various topics such as being a stay at home dad, the strong emotions of early fatherhood, the importance of communicating clear expectations with our partners and we even find ourselves talking a little about football (soccer) but quickly link it back to the world of parenting.

Find Devin on Instagram @thenashvilledadwalks

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As we wave goodbye to 2024 and usher in 2025, Laurence sits down and spends some time reflecting and looking forward.

In this episode we look back through the personal lens, discussing growth areas of being a stay at home dad, as well as the lens of the Dad Dialogue podcast, including many clips from previous guests.

We then spend some time looking forward briefly to what 2025 has in store personally, but more importantly what 2025 has in store for Dad Dialogue.

I hope you enjoy the episode! Please get in touch if you have any thoughts, feelings or feedback!

Happy New Year!

Clip Order:

Darcy - Grandfather - Episode 5

Jason - Adoption - Episode 14

Skyler -Step-father - Episode 19

Chris - International Move - Episode 6

Mark - International Move - Episode 2

Justin - Family Health Battle - Episode 9

Khaled - Personal Health Battle- Episode 10

Matt L - Owning a Company - Episode 3

Matt R - Musician - Episode 1

Pete - Musician - Episode 12

Mike - Taking Pride - Episode 15

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First episode of 2025! Joining Laurence today is Anson. Anson is from America and is the dad to a teenage son. His son recently started high school. In the episode we discuss how Anson encourages and promotes responsibility with his son and how they worked together as a family to decide on the best school choice, leading to the eventual choice of a private school. We also discuss the feelings and choices behind sticking to having one child as well as the very stark reality of how quickly kids grow up and the impacts that has on us as parents and how we choose to spend our time in our kids’ lives. 

This episode was filmed at the end 2024 so any time you hear the phrase “this year” or similar, it is referring to the time when the interview was recorded.

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On the Dad Dialogue podcast this week is James Gomes. James is based in America and he is the father to a 6 year old girl. At the time of filming, James was between jobs as he and his family had recently gone through a big move. Part of the discussion is around what that looks like and how he supported his wife and daughter during that process. 

James has a strong view on parenting advice and shares from his experiences and relationships how different parents approach parenting in such different ways. James also shares a big win for him as he saw good results from the time he spent teaching his daughter to read.

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