#DaddyDebates podcast by MusicFootballFatherhood

In this week's episode Elliott chats to Mark Williams, a dad's mental health campaigner.   They talk about Mark's experience of post natal depression and his research and campaigning to improve support for fathers. They also talk about wellbeing and how they look after themselves while being a support to so many others.    Read more about Mark, his work and research here: https://www.reachingoutpmh.co.uk/   #DaddyDebates is the podcast for dads who are figuring out fatherhood. Every wednesday we delve into a different fatherhood related topic. Expect conversations on equal parenting, mental health, baby loss, relationships, race, identity and more.   www.musicfootballfatherhood.com Buy our new book DAD: www.wearedad.co.uk Twitter & Instagram: @MFFonline_

In this week's episode Elliott chats Liam and Cheney from Find Your Flex, the home of flexible working jobs. It's a wide ranging conversation which covers male post natal depression, shared parental leave and flexible working.   #DaddyDebates is the podcast for dads who are figuring out fatherhood. Every Thursday we delve into a different fatherhood related topic.   Expect conversations on equal parenting, baby loss, relationships, race, identity and more. www.musicfootballfatherhood.com Buy our new book DAD: www.wearedad.co.uk Twitter & Instagram: @MFFonline_

In this week's episode Elliott chats to Alison Baum, founder of Beast Beginnings and creator of the Baby Buddy App!   Baby Buddy, developed by UK charity Best Beginnings, guides you throughout your pregnancy and parenting journey, day by day, until your child’s first birthday.

Whether you’re a mum, dad, co-parent or caregiver, you’ll have 24/7 access to trustworthy information. Baby Buddy will give you the knowledge and confidence to look after your mental and physical health and to give your child the best start in life. Made in partnership with parents and professionals, Baby Buddy creates a personalised journey for you.

@bestbeginnings @babybuddyapp

#DaddyDebates is the podcast for dads who are figuring out fatherhood. On a bi-weekly basis, we delve into a different fatherhood related topic. Expect conversations on equal parenting, baby loss, relationships, race, identity and more. www.musicfootballfatherhood.com   Buy our new book DAD: www.wearedad.co.uk Twitter & Instagram: @MFFonline_

In this week's episode, Elliott records an impromptu reflection on International Men's Day. This episode is a reflection on International Men's Day, positive masculinity, allyship and Elliott's experiences hosting workshops and talks with various different organisations this week.   #DaddyDebates is the podcast for dads who are figuring out fatherhood. Every wednesday we delve into a different fatherhood related topic. Expect conversations on equal parenting, baby loss, relationships, race, identity and more. www.musicfootballfatherhood.com Buy our new book DAD: www.wearedad.co.uk Twitter & Instagram: @MFFonline_

In this week's episode Elliott chats to Nicholas Clitheroe. Nicholas was diagnosed with bowel cancer in 2019 and has recently been given weeks to live by his doctors.   Elliott met Nicholas on Linkedin when Nicholas posted and asked his network to help his son Reuben when he gets older. The post had hundreds of responses and 'Reuben's list' was born.   It was an honour and a privilege to speak with Nicholas and I hope you find something in this conversation that will live with you forever.   #DaddyDebates is the podcast for dads who are figuring out fatherhood. Every other Wednesday we delve into a different fatherhood related topic. Expect conversations on equal parenting, baby loss, relationships, race, identity and more.   www.musicfootballfatherhood.com Buy our new book DAD: www.wearedad.co.uk Twitter & Instagram: @MFFonline_

This is a special episode as we have partnered with the amazing charity that is SANDS for #BabyLossAwarenessWeek. In this week's episode Elliott chats to Donald and Andy about their experiences of baby loss with expert input from Peter from Sands.   #DaddyDebates is the podcast for dads who are figuring out fatherhood. We delve into a different fatherhood related topic. Expect conversations on equal parenting, baby loss, relationships, race, identity and more.   www.musicfootballfatherhood.com Buy our new book DAD: www.wearedad.co.uk Twitter & Instagram: @MFFonline_

In this week's episode Elliott chats to Matt Boshell. This is a very vulnerable conversation as Matt talks about the loss of his 11 year old daughter, Isabelle.    Matt spoke about Isabelle and how popular she was at school and how she always wanted to get involved in helping him out with DIY around the house. And how she would always wear his hats so he started buying her her own collection. We spoke about the day the car accident happened and what it was like in the hospital and at the funeral. We spoke about the court case. And we spoke about the AMAZING work Matt has done to keep Isobel’s legacy alive through the Isabelle Boshell Awards.   We want to thank Matt so much for this conversation and we hope it can help others.   #DaddyDebates is the podcast for dads who are figuring out fatherhood. We delve into a different fatherhood related topic. Expect conversations on equal parenting, baby loss, relationships, race, identity and more.   www.musicfootballfatherhood.com Buy our new book DAD: www.wearedad.co.uk Twitter & Instagram: @MFFonline_

In this week's episode Elliott chats to Arran and Garrett, 2 dads who have both experienced birth trauma. We are also joined by Kim from the Birth Trauma Association (https://birthtraumaassociation.org.uk/)   We have a really open and honest conversation about what it's like being a dad and watching your partner go through a difficult birth, feelings of helplessness, PTSD and therapy. Kim gives us some amazing insights into what more can be done to support dads who go through a traumatic experience. There are tears and laughter. This was a special conversation.   #DaddyDebates is the podcast for dads who are figuring out fatherhood. Every wednesday we delve into a different fatherhood related topic. Expect conversations on equal parenting, baby loss, relationships, race, identity and more.   www.musicfootballfatherhood.com Buy our new book DAD: www.wearedad.co.uk Twitter & Instagram: @MFFonline_

In this week's episode Elliott chats to new dads Rahil, Joe and Dad Matter's Kieran about the highs and lows of being a new dad in 2021.

The conversation gets deep as the dads discuss a range of topics including sleep deprivation, work/life balance, bonding with baby, identity and relationships.

If you are a new dad, we host peer sessions for new dads called The Lodge - more information on our website.

#DaddyDebates is the podcast for dads who are figuring out fatherhood. Bought to you by MusicFootballFatherhood, the parenting platform for men, every Wednesday we delve into a different fatherhood related topic. Expect conversations on equal parenting, baby loss, relationships, race, identity and more.   The new book from MusicFootballFatherhood, called DAD, is a deeply moving collection of 20 stories that represents the diversity of modern fatherhood and challenges the traditional ideas of masculinity. DAD is an Amazon Top 10 bestseller.    www.musicfootballfatherhood.com Buy our new book DAD: www.wearedad.co.uk Twitter & Instagram: @MFFonline_

In this week's episode Elliott chats to R.P Falconer aka Renaldo about his chapter in our book DAD, about growing up without a dad. We are also joined by Courtney Brown from Father2Father.

The conversation gets deep as the dads discuss what it's like to grow up without a dad, what a positive male role model does for children, how you learn to be a dad when you never had one growing up and what can be done to reduce the amount of fatherless homes.

#DaddyDebates is the podcast for dads who are figuring out fatherhood. Bought to you by MusicFootballFatherhood, the parenting platform for men, every Wednesday we delve into a different fatherhood related topic. Expect conversations on equal parenting, baby loss, relationships, race, identity and more.   The new book from MusicFootballFatherhood, called DAD, is a deeply moving collection of 20 stories that represents the diversity of modern fatherhood and challenges the traditional ideas of masculinity. DAD is an Amazon Top 10 bestseller.    www.musicfootballfatherhood.com Buy our new book DAD: www.wearedad.co.uk Twitter & Instagram: @MFFonline_