In 2017 when Birthing Dads Founder Steven Kennedy had a rough trot after the birth of his son, he researched evidence around the topic of men at birth to better understand his own experience. He discovered the health system supporting birth is in crisis and many of the statistics that define modern birth (cesarean, birth trauma, inductions) are heading in the wrong direction.

He discovered that many men are unprepared for the experience of birth and this could actually be contributing to the poor outcomes. Steven decided to create Birthing Dads to see if the statistics could be turned around by engaging men more effectively in the process.

Join us on this episode as we pick (prick?) Stephen's brain and share his knowledge and research how Dads can have more of a role in the birth of their child.

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As a follow up to our previous episode on vulnerability, Beau and Steve discuss the positives of community and how it can help to reduce stressure.

We also discuss why Dads are so poor at socialising with other Dads and realise we are all afraid of the same thing.

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One of the most important episodes to date...

On this episode, Beau and Steve delve into the topic of vulnerability and why Dad's (Males in general) find it so hard to share their challenges, problems or anything that makes them vulnerable.

We cover an array of topics including:

How our podcast started from vulnerability

Why it is so hard for Dads to share with other Dads

The science of Stress(ure) - and how a positive mindset to stress can be a good thing

The science of eustress (pronounced "you - stress")

Why females are so much better than us (at everything?)

The benefits of opening up to strangers

Beau and Steve even have some slight disagreements throughout the episode and we may even be a little controversial in this one...

There are also some Easter eggs in the video recording, so don't be shy to jump onto our Facebook page to catch the recording and don't forget to like our page, share and join the conversation...we would love you to interact with us.

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Disclaimer: The content in this video is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your mental health professional or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your condition.

In Australia - Lifeline 13 11 14 or www.lifeline.org

International - Open Counselling www.opencounselling.com

We are back! after a 3 week hiatus...

Beau has successfully completed his Ironman Triathlon, Steve embarked on his first International Travel in over a year and both are excited to be back in the studio to talk all things Life Skills.

How can we teach our children to survive in this world rather than be dependant and reliant on others?

What would it look like if we could teach our children ultimate independence, confidence in themselves and give them tools to use in the many challenges and opportunities that life presents?

We discuss this and more this week and just as we introduce time management to the conversation, Beau realises that he has to pick up his son, Juke from daycare and we may just rush the end of the episode a little.

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This week, we breakdown how Beau has taken 'You Time" to the extreme and is/has been training to complete an Ironman Triathlon. That's a 3.8km swim, a 180km bike ride and a 42.2km run.

And, in typical Beau fashion, he is doing it to raise money for charity, so why not contribute by buying one kilometre out of the total 226km.

https://www.mycause.com.au/.../sobo-kids-foundation-ironman

The Kids Foundation is an amazing charity that facilitates camps each year for injured and children suffering burns. The camps are a place of escape, a place of connection, and a place of fun.

226 kilometres in total

226 donations of $50

12 grand raised

10 children can attend the camp for free

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In today's episode, Beau and Steve breakdown their One Dad Online Sharing Circles:

How they work

What to expect (we don't sing kumbaya, we promise!)

Why our Dad's are walking away feeling heard, supported and not alone

And don't forget, they are 100% COMPLETELY FREE!

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Why? you may ask... why do we do it?

Well, we believe...

Dads thrive/need the opportunity to talk with other Dads about our fears, our doubts, our challenges and our triumphs. Feeling heard in a safe space is so important.

Sharing with our partners is important but sharing with other Dads has a different feel and impact.

Being a Dad is often harder in our head. Seemingly, challenging issues can shift and dissolve just in speaking them out aloud to another.

Practicing being totally present and listening to another is a vital life skill that we can all develop and will improve your relationships, particularly with your children.

Just listening to another Dad can cause shifts in our own experience as a Father.

One Dad recently invited Nadine Richardson on to the show to share her wisdom from over 20 years experience working with expecting families.

On the episode we discuss:

The challenges expecting Dads (and Mums) face throughout the pregnancy and birth

The benefits of antenatal courses, such as She Births

and the impact on you, your partner and your parenting

The science behind attending antenatal classes

And Nadine shares some very sound tips and advice on how Dads can support their partners and themselves!

We also find out why Nadine has made so many men cry over the years

Tune in to hear all that and more in our most informative episode yet!

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In this week's episode, Steve shares his experience, insights and challenges of managing homework with his 7 year old daughter.

We discuss:

The workload and the impact on us and our kids

Time management and routine

The challenges of managing other activities and responsibilities

The technolology paradox

And we explore Steve's solution to gaining more control and implementing better habits around homework.

Look out for an upcoming episode where we talk to a school principal about homework from the teacher's and school perspective...Stay Tuned!

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On this week's episode, Beau discuss the challenges of parenting in a Material World full of instant gratification.

How our own "Social Stressure" contributes

How does it affect our kids?

How can we find ways to pass on positive habits for our children to manage money?

We also share a Oner Dad tip on how to create a savings plan with your children which helps them to take ownership, gives them autonomy and promotes the feeling of giving back.

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In this week's episode, Beau and Steve discuss those times when conflict happens in the home in earshot of our little ones:

We cover topics including:

What happens to us during conflict

Why it happens

Emotional intelligence and self-awareness

The impact on our kids

Making up in front of our kids

And 5 tips on how we can minimise the conflict (which may just be delivered with some irony)!

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