In this deeply moving episode of The Dad Project Podcast, host Naroop Jhooti sits down with renowned CEO advisor and single father, René Carayol, for an unfiltered conversation on what it means to lead with heart, humility, and humanity.

From sprinting to work drenched in sweat as a young single dad to coaching some of the world’s most powerful executives, René opens up about the silent struggles of fatherhood, the weight of societal expectations, and the invisible strength found in vulnerability.

He shares raw stories of raising his children alone, through personal loss, cultural pressure, and corporate highs—and how the love and validation from his children carried him through.This episode is a masterclass in redefining leadership, embracing your “spikes,” and finding community when it matters most.

Whether you’re a dad, a leader, or someone navigating life’s toughest chapters, this one’s for you.

🎧 Real, unfiltered, and full of heart, this is the conversation we all need to hear.

00:00 - A Father's Daily Sprint

01:11 - The Only Audience That Matters: Your Kids

03:17 - Public Speaking, Presence & Purpose

04:13 - Who Is René Carayol?

06:33 - From Gambia to London: The Immigrant Dream

09:30 - Are Leaders Born or Found?

11:23 - Why “Fixing Your Weaknesses” is a Trap

13:13 - Finding Your Light Through Loved Ones

15:30 - The Trap of Always Serving Others

18:40 - Experiences of Racism, Resilience & Recognition

21:57 - Brotherhood, Community & the Power of a Handwritten Note

24:36 - Raising Kids with 17 Uncles

26:42 - Surviving Discrimination & Finding Safe Spaces

31:10 - Courage vs. Perfection: How We Raise Boys & Girls

36:11 - Coaching the World's Top CEOs

39:44 - Only Do What You’re Brilliant At

45:42 - Mentorship, Inclusion & Building Better Workplaces51:12 - Becoming a Single Father at University

56:08 - Kick Guilt to the Curb: Your Kids Know

1:10:06 - Love, Loss, and Learning to Parent Again

1:17:37 - Final Message: Look Out For Each Other, Look After Each Other

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In this powerful episode of The Dad Project Podcast, host Naroop Jhooti welcomes Harj Gahley, a devoted father who shares his courageous battle with gambling addiction, the heavy financial and emotional toll it took, and how he found redemption and purpose through fatherhood.Harj opens up about losing over £200,000 to gambling, the shame and secrecy that followed, and the pivotal moment he decided to seek help. His journey from addiction to accountability is one of resilience, growth, and deep emotional healing.Through therapy, emotional vulnerability, and the support of a brotherhood of fathers, Harj has transformed his life and now shows up fully for his children with authenticity and love. His story is a raw and inspiring reminder that no matter how far you've fallen, it's never too late to rise again.🎧 Honest, impactful, and full of wisdom, this episode is a beacon of hope for any dad struggling with addiction or emotional isolation.00:00:00 Introduction: Meet Harj00:02:16 Struggles After Separation00:05:44 Gambling Addiction and Financial Loss00:09:12 Facing the Fear of Losing His Kids00:11:49 How The Dad Project Changed His Life00:15:07 Therapy and Self-Discovery00:18:26 Masculinity, Vulnerability, and Growth00:23:03 How Harj Shows Up for His Kids Now00:26:41 Words of Wisdom for Other Fathers00:30:14 Finding Strength Through Brotherhood00:35:28 Coping with Change and Rediscovery00:42:16 Building Emotional Intelligence00:47:51 Breaking Generational Patterns00:55:03 Living with Intention and Purpose01:02:34 Co-Parenting Challenges and Lessons01:10:22 Embracing Vulnerability in Daily Life01:17:58 Personal Growth and Long-Term Vision01:25:44 Final Reflections and Hopes for Fathers🔔 If you found value in this conversation, like, share, and subscribe to support The Dad Project and help more fathers find strength in their journey.📲 Follow Harj Gahleywww.instagram.com/harjgahley/www.linkedin.com/in/harjgahley/📲 Follow The Dad Project:www.instagram.com/thedadprojecthqwww.facebook.com/thedadprojecthqwww.tiktok.com/@thedadprojecthqYouTube: @thedadprojecthqwww.x.com/thedadprojecthqwww.linkedin.com/company/the-dad-project#Fatherhood #GamblingAddiction #MentalHealth #HealingJourney #TheDadProject #AddictionRecovery #SelfGrowth #DadLife #ParentingSupport #EmotionalWellbeing

What would drive a loving father and husband to rob 12 banks and what happens after the fallout?In this astonishing episode of The Dad Project Podcast, host Naroop Jhooti speaks with Reed Domingo for one of the most gripping and deeply human conversations we've ever shared. Reed takes us through his unbelievable journey, from a privileged start and successful career to financial collapse, desperation, crime, incarceration, and ultimately redemption.This is more than a story of crime and consequence. It's about love, fatherhood, resilience, and finding your true self in the darkest places. Reed opens up about battling infertility through IVF, falling into overwhelming debt, contemplating suicide, and rebuilding his identity in federal prison—where he emerged not broken, but transformed.🎧 Raw, vulnerable, and unexpectedly uplifting, this episode reminds us all that we are exactly where we’re meant to be, and it’s never too late to write a new chapter.00:00 Intro: "Exactly Where You're Supposed to Be"01:42 Meet Reed: A Life Like a Movie04:07 Boarding School & Early Independence08:25 Family, Love & Emotional Expression13:28 Rejecting Expectations & Redefining Success17:14 Civil Engineering… for Love20:36 Discovering Computers, Moving to America24:34 Life in Southern California29:17 Falling in Love & Facing Infertility33:05 The Long IVF Journey Begins39:20 Failure, Sex & Coping Mechanisms43:48 The Ninth Attempt: Success & Chummy is Born48:00 Daddy-Daughter Fridays & Deep Bonding52:03 Letting Go: When Your Daughter Falls in Love57:57 Parenting Advice from Experience1:01:08 $250,000 in Debt & Desperation1:06:15 Growing Weed, Losing Hope1:10:34 Contemplating Suicide1:15:12 Robbing Banks as a “Soft Crime”1:20:59 The Motorcycle Bandit & FBI Pursuit1:25:41 Arrested at Home on His Birthday1:29:19 Prison: Becoming Mr. Reed1:35:05 Deportation, Co-Parenting & Resilience1:39:21 Finding Love Again & Healing Through Acceptance1:42:24 Final Thoughts: Never Speak Ill of the Other Parent🔔 Like, subscribe, and share this incredible story to support The Dad Project and spark deeper conversations about fatherhood, resilience, and redemption.📲 Follow The Dad Project:Instagram: @thedadprojecthqTikTok: @thedadprojecthqFacebook: facebook.com/thedadprojecthqYouTube: @thedadprojecthqX (Twitter): @thedadprojecthqLinkedIn: The Dad Project

In this powerful episode of The Dad Project Podcast, host Naroop Jhooti sits down with therapist, poet, and addiction specialist Jackie to explore the emotional depths of men's mental health, shame, and vulnerability.

Jackie opens up about her own journey and the lessons she’s learned from years of working with men facing internal battles—from addiction and anger to emotional shutdown and shame. Together, they unpack what it means to really listen, why emotional regulation matters, and how relationships can become spaces of healing rather than conflict.

Whether you're a father, partner, or someone seeking to understand yourself more deeply, this conversation offers rare insight and honest tools for emotional resilience and self-love.

🎧 Raw, reflective, and refreshingly human—this episode is an essential listen for anyone navigating modern masculinity.

00:00:00 What Is Shame and How to Witness It00:01:07 Introducing Season 2 of The Dad Project00:01:33 Meet Jackie: Therapist, Poet, Change maker00:03:23 Stories That Get Overlooked00:04:35 The Hidden Language of Men00:06:00 Frustration, Anger & Communication Patterns00:07:24 Expanding Emotional Tolerance00:09:20 Emotional Buckets & Resilience00:10:42 Micro-Moments of Unmet Needs00:12:30 Signs Men Need Help (But Miss)00:14:05 Brave Spaces vs. Safe Spaces00:15:45 Roles, Labels & Systems00:17:12 What Healthy Masculinity Looks Like00:19:15 Arguing Better in Relationships00:21:43 The Power of Timing and Boundaries00:24:22 How Women Perceive Emotional Withdrawal00:26:22 Tools for Emotional Self-Awareness00:29:09 Music, Poetry & Men’s Emotional Expression00:31:10 The Beauty of Stillness & Presence00:34:06 Self-Talk, Shame & Saying “I Love You”00:38:58 The Addict’s Inner Pain00:41:19 Breaking Addiction Cycles00:46:06 How Families Can Help (Without Enabling)00:50:22 Jackie's Journey with Poetry00:53:39 Naroop's Vision for The Dad Project00:55:56 Why Women Are Watching01:00:14 Supporting Teenage Boys01:06:00 Final Reflections on Legacy & Purpose

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In this deeply emotional episode of The Dad Project, siblings Govind and Jasleen open up about their turbulent childhood growing up in a household marked by parental conflict, alcohol abuse, and emotional trauma.Together, they explore:

• The long-term impact of witnessing domestic tension
• How childhood shaped their views on relationships and masculinity
• Why Jasleen became a “defender” of her mother
• Govind’s battle with commitment, emotional openness, and therapy
• The rare chance they had to reconnect and forgive their father before he passed away
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Their raw, honest conversation sheds light on how unresolved generational trauma can influence how we love, cope, and grow and how empathy, communication, and sibling support can be powerful tools in healing.

Whether you're navigating family dynamics, reflecting on your upbringing, or trying to break toxic cycles, this episode offers hope and perspective.

00:00 Intro

00:49 Sibling dynamics growing up

04:17 Living through parental conflict

08:04 Early trauma and emotional scars

13:05 Seeking therapy and healing

16:46 Understanding their father’s past

20:59 Impact on adult relationships

24:53 Cultural expectations and stigma

28:34 Fatherhood, regret, and reconciliation

32:34 Advice for men on the brink

36:01 Reconnecting as siblings

41:07 Defining modern masculinity

46:05 Emotional openness in relationships

51:50 Forgiveness, grief, and growth

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Join host Naroop Jhooti and special guest Prashil Mistry, “The Indian Life Coach,” for a powerful and honest conversation.

Prashil opens up about carrying the hidden weight of three years of silent pain, navigating the trauma of bullying, divorce, and a near-suicide experience. Through a transformative ‘dream day’ exercise, he manifested a loving partner and a home.

Now, as he steps into fatherhood, he’s breaking ancestral cycles and leading the charge for men’s mental health by embracing vulnerability and authenticity.

00:00:00 Introduction

00:02:45 Childhood struggles and bullying

00:10:36 Landing first job at Staples and early career growth

00:13:06 Passion for creative design and web development

00:15:24 Marriage breakdown and decision to separate

00:18:07 Family’s vital support during crisis

00:20:19 Carrying the weight of unspoken emotions

00:25:42 Confronting fear, loneliness, and identity loss

00:29:08 Near-suicide moment and nephew’s photo that saved him

00:32:11 Journey to becoming “The Indian Life Coach”

00:35:48 Pushing beyond comfort zones: speaking, public events

00:38:08 Men’s mental health and the power of vulnerability

00:43:05 Adopting a growth mindset, vision boards, manifestation

01:02:33 Entering fatherhood and breaking generational trauma

01:06:18 Reflecting on legacy and how he wants to be remembered

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In this deeply personal and powerful episode of The Dad Project, Juggy Sidhu opens up about the darkest chapter of his life — the day he tried to take it all away. From silent suffering and spiraling addiction to a life-changing crash that became a turning point, Juggy’s raw honesty will move you.Now a thriving coach, father, and speaker, Juggy shares how pain became his purpose — and how he's helping others transform their lives, inside and out.🔔 Like, subscribe, and share this episode to help break the stigma around men’s mental health and show others they are not alone.📲 Follow Juggy:Instagram: www.instagram.com/theindianbodycoachFacebook: www.facebook.com/juggysinghsidhuTikTok: www.tiktok.com/@theindianbodycoachLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/indianfatlossspecialistonlinecoachYouTube: www.youtube.com/@JuggySidhuTheIndianBodyCoach📲 Follow The Dad Project:Instagram: www.instagram.com/thedadprojecthqFacebook: www.facebook.com/thedadprojecthqTikTok: www.tiktok.com/@thedadprojecthqYouTube: www.youtube.com/@thedadprojecthqX (Twitter): www.x.com/thedadprojecthqLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/the-dad-project#MensMentalHealth #SuicideAwareness #TheDadProject #Fatherhood #Transformation #Purpose #FitnessJourney #Resilience #MentalHealthMatters

In this heartfelt episode of The Dad Project Podcast, host Naroop Jhooti sits down with Nemash Patel, a single father who shares his powerful story of navigating divorce, overcoming emotional struggles, and discovering a renewed sense of purpose.

Nemash opens up about the fear of losing his children after separation, coping mechanisms that helped him rebuild his life, and how becoming part of The Dad Project transformed his personal growth and mission in life.

Honest, vulnerable, and deeply moving, this conversation explores how pain can become purpose, and how helping others can heal your own wounds.

🎧 Packed with honesty, hope, and practical wisdom, this episode is essential listening for any father experiencing life's toughest challenges.

00:00:00 Finding Purpose Through The Dad Project

00:01:26 Meet Nemash: A Single Dad's Journey

00:04:13 What Fatherhood Means to Nemash

00:08:29 The Impact of Separation Anxiety

00:11:46 Staying for the Kids

00:13:11 Rediscovering Life After Divorce

00:15:18 Nemash's Dreams and Ambitions

00:16:59 Emotional Impact of Divorce

00:18:41 Choosing Fitness Over Depression

00:22:06 Father's Influence and Legacy

00:24:04 Overcompensating as a Single Dad

00:26:42 Joining The Dad Project

00:30:43 Nemash's Vision for the Future

00:34:01 Why Nemash Wants to Help Others

00:36:26 Creating a Safe Space for Fathers

00:37:14 Personal Growth Through Helping Others

00:40:00 A Sense of Purpose and Duty

00:42:26 How Nemash Wants to Be Remembered

00:43:49 Final Reflections and Future Aspirations

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In Episode 9 of The Dad Project Podcast, host Naroop Jhooti sits down with close friend, model, and former star of SKY TV's Desi Rascals, Owais Khan, for a deeply personal conversation about overcoming bullying, navigating the pressures of reality TV, and finding his voice despite a lifelong stammer.Now an ambassador for Action for Stammering Children, Owais opens up about the emotional journey from his challenging school days to embracing fatherhood, highlighting how vulnerability became his greatest strength. This powerful episode offers valuable insights into resilience, self-acceptance, and the importance of being present as a father.Honest, raw, and inspiring—this conversation will resonate with anyone overcoming life's hurdles and striving to live authentically.00:00:00 Introduction & Mental Health Struggles00:02:45 Early Childhood in Pakistan00:04:15 Experiences with Bullying & Racism00:06:52 Finding Confidence Through Sports00:08:00 Family Response & Emotional Impact00:10:31 Feeling Alone at Boarding School00:12:34 Parenting and Passing On Struggles00:15:37 Daughter's Stammer & Emotional Reflection00:18:55 Becoming a Stambassador00:23:47 Modelling Career & Gaining Confidence00:27:11 Framing Stammer as a Superpower00:29:37 Mental Health Crisis & COVID Impact00:32:15 Therapy & Overcoming Trauma00:35:01 Seeking Acceptance & Father's Approval00:36:55 Relationship with Father00:38:18 Parents' Divorce & Emotional Toll00:41:52 Appreciating Father's Sacrifices00:42:38 Becoming a Father & Life Changes00:46:55 Advice for Fathers: Being Present00:49:47 Coping with "Dad Guilt"00:51:00 Reality TV Experience & Challenges00:54:13 Future Ambitions & Stand-up Comedy00:55:54 How Owais Wants to Be Remembered00:56:44 Closing Thoughts & Gratitude🎧 This episode is packed with honesty, resilience, and powerful insights for anyone overcoming bullying, embracing fatherhood, or navigating life's challenges.🔔 Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share this episode to support

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Episode 8 of The Dad Project Podcast features a deeply personal conversation between host Naroop Jhooti and his father, Bindy Jhooti.

Bindy openly shares the story of building a successful multi-million-pound business and the emotional journey of watching it collapse.

This episode dives into resilience, redefining success, and navigating life's hardest moments. Bindy reveals how he coped through immense uncertainty, holding onto hope and belief even in the darkest times.

Raw, honest, and inspiring this conversation highlights the power of vulnerability and father-son communication in overcoming life's greatest challenges.

00:00:00 Opening & Facing Life's Challenges

00:02:08 Bindy’s Early Life in Delhi

00:03:10 Influence of Uncle's Struggles

00:05:20 Early Lessons on Mental Health

00:07:25 Developing a Positive Mindset

00:08:10 Lessons from Father-in-Law

00:08:55 Joining the Family Business

00:11:16 Early Memories from the Factory

00:12:20 The Business Closing Down

00:15:05 Searching for a New Purpose

00:15:54 Coping with Emotional Stress

00:17:43 Supporting His Son's Music Career

00:19:53 The "Light Someone's Candle" Dream

00:22:16 Importance of Helping Others

00:23:33 How Divorce Impacts Parents

00:26:08 Importance of Therapy for Men

00:28:23 Pursuing Personal Fulfilment

00:29:33 Parents' Perspectives on Divorce

00:33:40 Changing Negative Environments

00:34:58 The Importance of Seeking Help

00:36:52 Thoughts on The Dad Project

00:38:23 Advice for Men Facing Struggles

00:40:50 Belief and Resilience

00:42:16 How Bindy Wants to be Remembered

00:47:26 Final Thoughts on Life

00:48:04 Closing Reflections and Gratitude

🎧 This episode of The Dad Project Podcast features a powerful conversation between host Naroop Jhooti and his father, Bindy Jhooti, exploring resilience, family, and overcoming life's toughest challenges.

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