Dope Black Dads Podcast

Marvyn, Marlon, Umar and Marvin come together to discuss winding down for Christmas, the liberation of Barbados as well as their own experiences with body confidence. 

Dope Black Dads is a place where we are changing the narrative and having progressive conversations about black fathers and creating a safe digital space for the community. 

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*TW: mention of suicide*

The Office for Health Improvement and Disparities is launching a new Better Health - Every Mind Matters campaign, heroing the little things we can all do to look after our mental health and how they can add up to make a big difference; helping us to lead happier, healthier lives and cope with life’s challenges. At the heart of the campaign is the free, NHS-approved Mind Plan. By answering five simple questions online, you get a personalised mental health action plan with practical tips to help deal with stress and anxiety, boost your mood, sleep better and feel more in control. Having good mental health helps us to relax more, achieve more and enjoy our lives more. Search Every Mind Matters to see what works for you.

Dope Black Dads is a place where we are changing the narrative and having progressive conversations about black fathers and creating a safe digital space for the community. 

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Marvyn is joined by critically acclaimed actor, David Harewood, to discuss details within David's book Maybe I Don't Belong, released Sept 2021. Together they discuss the Black British experience and how being Black in the UK can have a significant impact on mental health.

Dope Black Dads is a place where we are changing the narrative and having progressive conversations about black fathers and creating a safe digital space for the community. 

Join the conversation and the community online through our social channels:

Twitter: @DopeBlackDads

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Marvyn, Marlon and Marvin chat about current affairs revolving around love and jealousy in relationships, what is impacting their football teams and in the second half of the episode are joined by Ibrahim Mustapha to discuss his new book; No Longer Naive - African Football's Growing Impact At The World Cup.

Dope Black Dads is a place where we are changing the narrative and having progressive conversations about black fathers and creating a safe digital space for the community. 

Join the conversation and the community online through our social channels:

Twitter: @DopeBlackDads

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Facebook Page: @DopeBlackDads

If you want to get in touch with us, email us at [email protected] or follow our conversations in-depth on our Facebook Group by searching 'Dope Black Dads'.

Marvyn, Marlon and Marvin catch up on what they've been watching, discussing what makes them introverts and exploring the way their children are growing up in comparison to how they grew up.

Dope Black Dads is a place where we are changing the narrative and having progressive conversations about black fathers and creating a safe digital space for the community. 

Join the conversation and the community online through our social channels:

Twitter: @DopeBlackDads

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If you want to get in touch with us, email us at [email protected] or follow our conversations in-depth on our Facebook Group by searching 'Dope Black Dads'.

Marvyn, Marlon and Marvin come together to discuss black hair. They explore their own journeys with their hair, misconceptions about kinky hair textures and how they aim to navigate the hair journey of their children. 

Dope Black Dads is a place where we are changing the narrative and having progressive conversations about black fathers and creating a safe digital space for the community. 

Join the conversation and the community online through our social channels:

Twitter: @DopeBlackDads

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If you want to get in touch with us, email us at [email protected] or follow our conversations in-depth on our Facebook Group by searching 'Dope Black Dads'.

In this episode, Marvyn has joined forces with Dope Black Mums lead Nina Malone to sit down with Dope Black Dad member Erod and his daughter Amahra about the process of and experiences with her adoption. 

Dope Black Dads is a place where we are changing the narrative and having progressive conversations about black fathers and creating a safe digital space for the community. 

Join the conversation and the community online through our social channels:

Twitter: @DopeBlackDads

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If you want to get in touch with us, email us at [email protected] or follow our conversations in-depth on our Facebook Group by searching 'Dope Black Dads'.

Marvyn is joined by fellow dads Marvin and Marlon to discuss the topic of Black Love. What is it? What does it mean when someone says they love you? What is the difference between love, intimacy and respect? Together they explore these questions in-depth and roundtable their thoughts.

Dope Black Dads is a place where we are changing the narrative and having progressive conversations about black fathers and creating a safe digital space for the community. 

Join the conversation and the community online through our social channels:

Twitter: @DopeBlackDads

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If you want to get in touch with us, email us at [email protected] or follow our conversations in-depth on our Facebook Group by searching 'Dope Black Dads'. 

Marvyn is joined by fellow Dope Black Dads Marlon, Marvin and Umar. Together they discuss which Avengers they are, black excellence and pose the question - should there be black billionaires?

Dope Black Dads is a place where we are changing the narrative and having progressive conversations about black fathers and creating a safe digital space for the community. 

Join the conversation and the community online through our social channels:

Twitter: @DopeBlackDads

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Facebook Page: @DopeBlackDads

If you want to get in touch with us, email us at [email protected] or follow our conversations in-depth on our Facebook Group by searching 'Dope Black Dads'. 

Back to school. It comes at the end of every summer, a hectic cycle of buying uniforms, stationery and sports kits for kids before school starts in September. This time though things are different. After eighteen months of social distancing measures and lockdowns, we are now learning to live with covid but with fewer restrictions in place. This episode gives you a few things to keep in mind as your children return to school. 

Dope Black Dads is a place where we are changing the narrative and having progressive conversations about black fathers and creating a safe digital space for the community. 

Join the conversation and the community online through our social channels:

Twitter: @DopeBlackDads

Instagram: @DopeBlackDads

Facebook Page: @DopeBlackDads

If you want to get in touch with us, email us at [email protected] or follow our conversations in-depth on our Facebook Group by searching 'Dope Black Dads'.