There is a lot of stigma attached to depression and anxiety amongst aussie men, despite 1 in 5 battling these illnesses in their lifetime. In this episode, Ash talks through his mental health journey - starting from adjusting to life as a new dad, realising he had a problem, seeking professional help and maintaining his health.
A huge thanks to Ash for agreeing to share his story - we hope that it helps anyone out there who is also dealing with their own mental health journey.
If you're wanting to reach out for help, please speak to these fantastic organisations:

Lifeline. Call: 13 11 14 Available 24/7 
Suicide Call Back Service. Call: 1300 659 467 Available 24/7
Beyond Blue. Call: 1300 22 4636 Available 24/7

Ash and Matt will be joining thousands of runners at More Than A Run to help raise funds for Movember. You're able to challenge yourself in a 60km, 30km, or 10km distance that will take place on November 25. Sign up here!
Also, massive thanks to Lululemon for supporting us and the pod.
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Depression & Anxiety - Breaking the stigma

Two Doting Dads is a podcast series that follows the parenting escapades of two good mates, Matty J and Ash Wicks. Like all good modern relationships, they met on Instagram and instantly bonded over the fact that they were both sleep-deprived Dads doing their best to dote over their two children. They share a very laid-back style to parenting, they don't pretend to be experts and they celebrate every single parenting mishap (which there are plenty). If you're listening for parenting advice, you've come to the wrong podcast.

Comedy

Kids & Family

Parenting

It's the Queen of Gosford herself! Lady Julia Morris, the doting mother of two young ladies, drops by post-jungle fever to share the good, the bad and the relatable of parenting. 
It's safe to say Matty J and Ash had no idea what they were getting themselves into, but keep up and enjoy the ride as Julia chats about how she dealt with divorce and telling her kids, miscarriage and the chaos of menopause.
Julia is a long-time Aussie comedian and the much-loved co-host of Australia's version of I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here! 
Slide into our DM's @twodotingdads with any parenting question you need answered by a couple of doting dads.

If you need a shoulder to cry on: 
Buy our book:
https://www.penguin.com.au/books/two-doting-dads-9781761346552 
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#67 Doting Mum Julia Morris On Divorce, Miscarriage And Menopause

Happy Mother's Day! We adore you, and yes, we would not be here without you.
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The Wicks spend a weekend away from the kids and decide to bring a carry-on friend with them for the trip. Can they get it through customs, though? 
Oscar has learnt a new phrase except he doesn't realise how rude he is! 
Matt treats Laura to the highly coveted parent sleep-in but reckons she's getting way more sleep than she thinks. Daddy J also has a new hack to convince Lola to love him and we're not sure how long he can keep up this new hack... 
We have a new segment called Petty Couples! Make sure you share your best stories with us 

#66 Are You Going To Dirty Talk.... Or Not?

Ash shares something very rare on today's episode – advice. It's time for millennial parents to ditch Stranger Danger and introduce something new to their kids' vocabularly!
Matt has a kleptomaniac on his hands. Can you guess which kid it is? Yep. You're probably right.
We have a new segment called Petty Couples! Make sure you share your best stories with us 

#65 Lava Monster Ruins Playtime Forever

Kat Clark is truly a force to be reckoned with. 
With a platform boasting millions of followers across social media and a thriving skincare business, Kaladé, which she co-runs with her daughters Latisha and Deja. 
After falling pregnant at the young age of 17, Kat found herself in an abusive relationship, disconnected from her family on an island north of Queensland. 
Thankfully, she was able to escape her situation, start her life anew, and rebuild it to what it is today. 
We're immensely grateful to Kat for bravely sharing her story, and we encourage our dads to speak out about violence against women.
If you or someone you know needs support, help is available:
• 1800 Respect national helpline: 1800 737 732
• Full Stop Australia: 1800 385 578
• Women's Crisis Line: 1800 811 811
• Men's Referral Service: 1300 766 491
• 13 YARN: 13 92 76
• Lifeline (24-hour crisis line): 131 114
• Relationships Australia: 1300 364 277 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#64 BONUS Doting Mum Kat Clark

Matt has had to activate the almighty dad voice to a group of young teens at the footy this week. It's safe to say it put the fear of god into them.
Are you a family that loves a good hand-me-down? Well, Ash does, and as a rare treat, he's surprised Macy with something new that she can't take off, even during bathtime.  
Speaking of bathtime, Marley dropped a bombshell during her night routine that shocked the Johnson household after she shared some new words she learned at daycare.
We have a new segment called Petty Couples! Make sure you share your best stories with us 

Depression & Anxiety - Breaking the stigma

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