Sounding Board Parenting

This week’s guest is Michael Ray, a man who gained clarity through adversity that many would crumble under, that his primary role in life as a single Dad is to be an example and leader for his 8 year old daughter Charlie, but not in the way you might expect. Michael has what could be described as a colourful resume. A former boxer, bodybuilder, nightclub bouncer, AFL fitness coach and now, an ascending speaking, writing and media career.

This week's guest is Michelle Cowan, who is a Mum to Albie (aged 11) and Milly (aged 9) along with being a pioneer for Women's footy having held coaching roles with the West Coast Eagles, Fremantle Dockers and Melbourne Demons. Michelle is also a Wife to Chris and sought after Keynote Speaker in the world of leadership.

Julie believes her roles in life currently include human, Mother to Sawyer and Avery and Life Partner to Dan. On top of all that Julie is a New York Times Bestselling Author, Former Dean at Standford University and leading speaker on parenting whose TED Talk has had nearly 5 MILLION views | https://www.julielythcotthaims.com/

Dave Clare is a Father, or as he now likes to put it, a friend and not a walking ATM to his three adult children Jordan, Mitchell and Dylan. He is also a devoted Husband to Tova and a respected Author and Speaker on the topic of leadership | http://www.daveclare.com/

This weeks guest is Jessie Parker, who Sounding Board Parenting is stoked to announce as our first repeat guest after first appearing in episode 2. Jessie opens up a few cans of worms in this chat including the reality of parenting during a pandemic, having a different parenting style to her Husband Kane, how her journey with conscious parenting began and the life of a start up podcaster.

This week’s guest is Luke Benedictus. For a long time, Luke believed his life to be defined by his career, which has seen him hold the position of Editor with Men’s Health Australia. Luke has experienced A LOT of life changes in recent years, including becoming a Father to Joe and Marc while also being a supportive husband to his wife, Sarah. On top of all that he still finds time to write for the website he co-founded, The Father Hood | https://www.the-father-hood.com/

Jessica Terlick believes the role she plays first and foremost in life is all about being herself. She is also a Wife to Ben, Mother to Ava and Rob, Teacher, Business Owner and Entrepreneur.

Piers McCarney is a primary bread winner for better or worse, trying present and engaged Father, Husband to Alison, contributor to his local community and is a believer that consideration should be given beyond your individual family.

This week’s guest is Amy Jacobson, who plays many different roles in life including being a Mum to Amelia who is 13 and Koen who is 11, a Wife to Mark, emotional intelligence expert with a flourishing public speaking career and someone who is here to challenge people’s mindsets to own performance and amplify engagement | https://findingyoury.com.au/

This week’s guest is Andrew McUtchen, who is an at-home athlete, Step-Dad to Alyssa, Dad to Indie, Isla and Neve, a thinker, a creator, a mate; an at-home chef, putter-to-bed specialist and when that’s all done, a husband to Fiona.