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skool.com/the-kings-men-7411Becoming a dad changes everything.

In this episode, I share the things I wish I knew before becoming a father — lessons from raising five kids, navigating pregnancy, childbirth, sleepless nights, and learning what really matters as a dad.

If you're about to become a father, thinking about kids, or you're a new dad trying to figure things out, this episode will give you practical insights and encouragement.

Fatherhood doesn’t require perfection — it requires heart, presence, and a willingness to grow.

In this episode we talk about:

• What actually changes when you become a dad

• The biggest lifestyle shifts in fatherhood

• Supporting your partner during pregnancy and childbirth

• What surprised me most about becoming a father

• Common expectations that trip up new dads

• How to bond with your child early

• Why sleep, food, and preparation matter more than you think

• How to show up as the dad your kids need

Every father’s journey is different, but one thing is true:

If you lead with love and keep learning, you’ll do a great job.

If you're a dad or expecting a child soon, this episode is for you.

00:00 Becoming a Dad

00:27 Life Changes Fast

01:58 Holding Babies Safely

02:58 Expectations and Emotions

06:00 What to Do All Day

07:35 Sleep and Recovery

08:45 Feed Mum Well

09:26 Avoid Expectation Traps

11:48 Support During Pregnancy

12:41 Prepare for Childbirth

14:06 Support During Labor

15:11 Birth Plans and Advocacy

20:08 Learning on the Job

21:27 What Fatherhood Taught Me

25:28 Closing Thoughts

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Stay the Course (Even When No One Notices)

50 episodes.

No viral moments.

No overnight growth.

Just consistency.

In this episode, I talk about what it means to stay the course — even when you’re not getting positive reinforcement.

Whether you’re:

• Building a business

• Creating content

• Training as an athlete

• Working on your marriage

• Parenting through difficult seasons

There will be times when you feel like nothing is working.

No "thank you".

No applause.

No visible progress.

But growth doesn’t always show up immediately.

Sometimes you’re just planting seeds.

In this episode we cover:

• Why consistency matters more than motivation

• How to keep going without positive reinforcement

• Parenting through hard seasons

• Sowing positive seeds in your kids and relationships

• The long-term power of integrity

• Why success requires continuing when it’s uncertain

You may not see the fruit yet.

But that doesn’t mean it isn’t growing.

00:00 50 Episodes In

01:10 Grief And Returning

02:25 Post It Anyway

04:05 Sowing Seeds Daily

05:40 Parenting Without Thanks

08:10 Long Term Over Praise

09:07 Athlete Mindset Growth

10:33 Building The Course

11:41 Keep Going Superpower

13:30 Stay The Course

14:31 Closing And Links

This is the anti helicopter-parenting episode.

Most parents mean well.

We love our kids.

We want to protect them.

We want to give them a better life than we had.

But sometimes…

helping turns into rescuing.

And rescuing turns into stunting their growth.

00:00 Stop Rescuing Kids

01:10 Helping vs Hindering

01:51 Model Calm Reactions

04:23 Let Them Struggle/Try

05:51 Practice Builds Resilience

07:49 Chores Build Capability

09:46 Independence Not Coddling

11:17 Boredom Without Devices

14:49 Band Aid vs Real Healing

17:28 Teach the Process

18:14 Raise Resilient Adults

18:50 Wrap Up and Next Steps

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How to get out of your own way.

Four years ago, I was disciplined, motivated, consistent. I was training six days a week. Walking 12,000 steps a day. Designing a clothing brand.

And when it was time to press “go”… I froze.

This episode breaks down:

• Why fear of failure keeps you stuck

• Why you might actually be afraid of succeeding

• How your self-image limits your growth

• The mental box you’ve built around yourself

• Practical steps to replace destructive thoughts

• How to lead your kids by example instead of by advice

Most people don’t fail because of circumstances.

They fail because they get in their own way.

If you’ve ever:

-Delayed launching something

-Over-researched instead of executing

-Talked yourself out of opportunities

-Felt like you’re capable of more but stuck

This episode is for you.

If you want to work together, I offer counseling and coaching.

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Why Dopamine Is Making You Unhappy (The Cheap Dopamine Trap)

Dopamine was designed to motivate you.

So why does it feel like it’s making you miserable?

In this episode, we break down:

• What dopamine was actually designed for

• How “cheap dopamine” is rewiring your brain

• Why social media, porn, junk food, and endless scrolling leave you empty

• How instant gratification destroys motivation

• The connection between dopamine addiction, depression, and loneliness

• Why effort creates meaning (and why ease destroys it)

Dopamine used to reward effort.

Now it rewards consumption.

And that shift is quietly stealing your focus, your relationships, your drive, and your purpose.

This isn’t anti-technology.

It’s anti-numbing.

Choose the right dopamine.

Not the junk food for your brain.

00:00 Introduction: Why Dopamine is Making You Unhappy

00:17 The Original Purpose of Dopamine

01:34 The Rise of Cheap Dopamine

02:57 The Consequences of Instant Gratification

04:17 The Impact on Relationships and Expectations

05:59 The Cycle of Addiction and Unhappiness

09:34 Neglecting Life's True Values

13:31 Finding Balance and True Fulfillment

16:18 Conclusion: Choose the Right Dopamine

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Most good parents don’t feel confident — they feel guilty.

And that guilt might be doing more damage to your parenting than you realise.

If you’ve ever felt like:

-You’re failing your kids

-You’re not enough as a dad or mum

-Your best still doesn’t feel like it’s enough…this episode is for you.

In this episode, I break down why good parents feel like failures, how guilt quietly shapes the way we show up with our kids, and what to do instead — without pretending everything’s fine or sugar-coating reality.

This isn’t about telling you “you’re doing amazing”.

It’s about honesty, ownership, and growth — without shame.

In this episode, we cover:

-Why guilt keeps good parents stuck

-The difference between conviction vs guilt in parenting

-How kids absorb your self-talk more than your advice

-What to do when you know you could be showing up better

-How to own your mistakes without crushing yourself

-Why presence matters more than perfection

If you’re a parent who genuinely cares and wants to be better — this will hit home.

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Be fair to yourself.

Start today.

The Problem With Therapy Today (Coming From A Therapist)

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Chapters:

00:00 The Problem With Therapy Today

00:43 The Shift Towards Affirmation

02:43 The Echo Chamber

04:44 The Need for Growth and Healing

07:37 The Issue with Modern Therapy

15:22 The Root Cause

22:13 Encouragement for Therapists and Clients

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In this episode, I talk about why doing one thing at a time might be one of the most overlooked parenting skills today—especially when it comes to building a strong relationship with your kids.

We live in a world of constant distraction. Multitasking is normal, encouraged, and often praised—but when it comes to our kids, it quietly costs us connection.

When a child comes to us, they don’t just want answers. They want us.

I share a simple real-life moment (burnt bacon and all) to show how split attention affects everything—from our work to our parenting—and why being fully present matters more than being “busy.”

As a dad and counsellor, I unpack how listening deeply, slowing down, and giving your kids your full attention builds trust, emotional safety, and long-term connection.

This episode is for parents who genuinely love their kids but feel stretched thin, distracted, and pulled in too many directions—and want to do better without guilt or perfectionism.

If you want your kids to feel seen, heard, and safe with you, this conversation matters.

Key themes:

• Being present with your kids

• Multitasking vs meaningful connection

• Emotional safety in parenting

• Listening beyond words

• Building trust with your children

If this resonates, feel free to share it with another parent who needs the reminder.

— Grant

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00:00 Introduction

00:15 The Importance of Single-Tasking

00:40 Multitasking Pitfalls

01:10 Focusing on Important Tasks

01:33 Parenting and Attention

02:36 Quality Time with Kids

05:06 Balancing Work and Family

07:59 Building Strong Relationships

13:46 Final Thoughts and Encouragement

14:53 Outro and Call to Action

What is influencing your parenting — and are you aware of it??

Your parenting doesn’t happen in a vacuum.

Your mood, sleep, stress, relationships, media intake, faith, frustrations, and habits all seep into how you show up for your kids — whether you realise it or not.

In this episode of Hi Struggling, I’m Dad, I unpack:

-The hidden influences shaping how you parent

-Why kids end up managing stressed or emotionally reactive parents

-How social media, news, and entertainment quietly affect your patience

-Why who you are becoming matters more than what you say

-How to be a calmer, more intentional influence for your kids

-Why your character will shape theirs more than your rules ever will

This episode is for:

Fathers who want to be more present

Parents who don’t want to pass down generational stress

Anyone who wants their kids to experience patience, kindness, confidence, and love at home

Your kids don’t just hear what you say —They absorb who you are.

What do you want influencing your parenting?

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00:00 Introduction: What Influences Your Parenting?00:36 Daily Influences on Parenting01:02 Sources of Parenting Influences03:22 The Importance of Leading by Example04:32 Daily Factors Affecting Your Parenting04:52 Managing External Influences07:56 Instilling Values and Character in Your Children12:08 Faith and Parenting14:22 Final Thoughts and Encouragement15:07 Conclusion and Additional Resources

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What does “good enough” actually mean for a child?

Is it winning? Is it trophies? Is it success on paper?

Or is it effort, character, integrity, and how they live every day?

In this episode, I talk about the responsibility parents have when teaching kids how to measure themselves — not just by outcomes, but by who they are becoming.

We explore:

-Why “good enough” is subjective — and why that matters

-The danger of tying love and approval to winning

-What hyper-competitive environments get wrong

-The difference between effort, growth, and complacency

-Why unconditional love must never be earned

I also reflect on examples like elite sport, cultural definitions of success, and stories where achievement came at the cost of connection — and what that teaches our kids long term.

This isn’t about participation trophies.

And it’s not about lowering standards.

It’s about teaching kids to:

Win well

Lose well

Work hard

Live with integrity

And know they are loved regardless

Because raising "successful" kids isn’t the same as raising good people — and being a good person matters more.

If you’re a parent trying to balance discipline, ambition, love, and character — this episode is for you.

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Thanks for being here — keep going, keep growing, and choose grace over perfection.

00:00 Teaching Your Kids What's, "Good Enough"00:03 The Subjectivity of Success01:45 Michael Jordan: A Case Study in Success04:20 Winning Beyond the Scoreboard06:31 Effort Over Outcome09:36 The Dangers of Conditional Love11:59 Instilling True Values in Kids17:51 Final Thoughts on Parenting and Success

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