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Chris Davies grew up in chaos. Violence, instability and emotional neglect shaped his early years and left deep marks he carried into adulthood. After his father died, he felt a strong pull to create legacy and purpose, so he joined the Royal Marines. The training, the identity and the intensity gave him structure, but it also deepened the emotional numbness he had learned as a child.

In this conversation Chris speaks openly about childhood trauma, Marines training, emotional shutdown and the long period of his life where he cut himself off from feeling. He explains how leaving the forces left him without identity or direction and how the breakdown of a relationship forced him to confront everything he had been avoiding.

Chris shares how men’s work, breathwork, grounding and nervous system awareness helped him rebuild himself piece by piece. He now supports men through the same journey, helping them reconnect with their bodies, emotions and strength in healthier ways.

This episode is raw, honest and deeply relevant to any man who has learned to stay numb in order to survive.

Themes

• Childhood trauma
• Royal Marines training
• Emotional numbness
• Identity loss after leaving the forces
• Relationship breakdown
• Nervous system regulation
• Men’s work and breathwork
• Masculinity and vulnerability

Why this episode matter

Many men learn to suppress emotion to survive trauma, the forces or difficult environments. Chris shows what happens when that silence breaks and how men can rebuild from the inside out.

Chapters

• 00:00:00 The Burden of Becoming Your Best Self
• 00:01:03 Introduction: Breaking the Silence on Men's Mental Health
• 00:01:38 The Black Sheep: Chris's Childhood and Early Wisdom
• 00:08:40 A Father's Death and the Search for Legacy
• 00:15:07 Joining the Marines: Purpose, Fear, and Brotherhood
• 00:17:55 Modern Masculinity and the Loss of Purpose
• 00:26:56 Combat in Afghanistan: Facing Death as a Valiman
• 00:29:52 Leaving the Military and Finding Breathwork
• 00:40:41 The Science and Spirit of Breathwork
• 01:02:46 Sacred Sons and Men's Work
• 01:12:15 Why Men Resist Healing
• 01:26:52 Breaking the Cycle for Future Generations

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Glen Ross is an integrative psychotherapist and brain coach who works with men struggling across the full spectrum of mental health. In this conversation he explains why so many men feel disconnected, overwhelmed and stuck in survival mode without realising it.

Glen breaks down dopamine driven “over masculinity,” the loss of empathy and connection in modern men and the emotional cost of always being in action mode. He introduces the minus 5 to zero and zero to plus 5 mental health model and explains why men at rock bottom often feel worse when they consume positive advice designed for people already thriving.

He talks about emotional avoidance, gratitude misuse, cold plunges, routines, distractions and the ways men use “self improvement” to run from their pain. Glen also shares how trauma shapes the body, why timing matters for recovery and how to build awareness of what you are actually feeling.

This episode gives a clear and practical understanding of the pressures men face today and offers grounded insight into what real healing looks like.

Themes

• Modern masculinity
• Survival mode
• Loneliness in men
• Dopamine and serotonin patterns
• Trauma and emotional avoidance
• Why self improvement backfires
• Mental health models
• Emotional awareness and timing
• Men struggling in silence

Why this episode matters

Many men try to fix themselves with habits, routines and discipline while avoiding the emotions underneath. Glen explains why this approach fails and what actually helps men move forward.

Chapters

• 00:00:00 Introduction: Breaking the Silence on Men's Mental Health
• 00:01:47 The Message: Why Glenn Said Yes to This Podcast
• 00:09:50 Understanding Emotional Intelligence and Literacy
• 00:20:08 Learning How to Ask for Help
• 00:24:27 The Three D's: Dismiss, Devalue, Demonize
• 00:31:35 Cause vs Effect: Treating the Root Problem
• 00:38:09 Desperation vs Inspiration: What Drives Change
• 01:00:22 Masculinity, Femininity, and the Chemistry of Connection
• 01:23:03 Shadow Work: Integrating Your Whole Self
• 01:17:31 Single Fatherhood and Building the Banks
• 01:09:30 Digital Dissociation and the Future Crisis
• 01:28:07 Adaptations: Why We Are Who We Are
• 01:34:07 Self-Fulfilling Prophecies and Belief Systems
• 01:41:24 Leaving Things Better Than You Found Them

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Dilan spent two years living with symptoms he didn’t understand. Itchy skin, night sweats, fatigue and lumps in his neck all appeared long before he realised something was wrong. He thought it was stress, heat or dry skin. He never imagined cancer.

Two weeks before his 25th birthday he went to the GP. The doctor printed a referral form and the word “cancer” was written at the top.
On his 25th birthday he sat in front of a haematologist and heard the words “stage 4B Hodgkin’s lymphoma.”
He says that for the first two or three days he genuinely thought he was going to die.

In this episode Dilan talks about fear, identity loss and the emotional collapse that came with the diagnosis. He explains how his mother became his anchor, how friendships changed and what it felt like to shift from a healthy young man to a cancer patient overnight. He shares the treatment, the breakdowns and the mindset that helped him fight.

He also talks about rebuilding his body, confidence and purpose through habits, discipline and gratitude.

This is a powerful story about survival, perspective and learning to value every part of life again.

Themes

• Stage 4 cancer
• Diagnosis on his 25th birthday
• Two years of missed symptoms
• Fear and identity loss
• Mental resilience
• Mother–son connection
• Rebuilding after illness
• Gratitude and perspective

Why this episode matters

Dilan’s story shows how quickly life can change and how important it is to listen to your body. His journey gives perspective, hope and a clear view of what real resilience looks like.

Chapters

• 00:00:00 Introduction: Breaking the Silence on Men's Mental Health
• 00:02:27 The Invisible Child: Growing Up Insecure and Isolated
• 00:08:15 Anger as Armor: When Emotions Become Violence
• 00:08:57 Finding an Outlet: The Beginning of a Fitness Journey
• 00:11:00 More Than Muscles: Why Men Need Physical Fitness
• 00:23:11 The Diagnosis: Stage 4 Cancer on His 25th Birthday
• 00:29:30 The First Three Days: Confronting Death
• 00:32:42 Chemotherapy and the Holistic Path
• 00:39:15 Questioning Western Medicine: Food, Alcohol, and Cancer
• 00:41:36 The Body's Wake-Up Call: Cancer as a Message
• 00:46:28 Rebirth at 25: The Man Who Stopped Giving a Shit
• 00:54:30 The Epiphany: A Glimpse of the Future
• 00:59:59 DNA Fitness: Transforming Lives Beyond the Physical
• 01:04:59 Practical Tools: Journaling, Meditation, and Self-Healing
• 01:10:20 Breaking Generational Patterns: Fatherhood Done Differently
• 01:22:19 The Power of Community: Why Men Need Men
• 01:25:49 Legacy of Love: What Matters in the End

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René Carayol built a global career advising leaders, CEOs and prime ministers. But behind the authority and confidence was a man raised to be strong, silent and unshakeable. Growing up in a Gambian family, he learned early that men do not talk about fear, grief or weakness. They keep moving.

In this conversation René opens up about losing his mother young, becoming a single father and carrying emotional weight without ever speaking about it. He talks about the pressure on Black men to be strong, the guilt and shame men hold inside and the moment he realised how much that silence was costing him.

René reflects on the death of his sister, the impact it had on his emotional world and how fatherhood softened him and changed the way he leads, loves and lives. He explains why men need permission to be vulnerable and how real strength comes from honesty, not silence.

This is an intimate and powerful episode on masculinity, grief, identity and the lifelong journey of learning to open up.

Themes

• Masculinity and emotional suppression
• Single fatherhood
• Grief and loss
• Black male identity
• Cultural expectations
• Leadership and vulnerability
• Shame and silence
• Fatherhood and purpose
• Emotional growth and reflection

Why this episode matters

Many men grow up believing that strength means silence. René’s story shows how harmful that belief can be and how life changes when men finally speak their truth.

Chapters

• 00:00:00 Introduction: Breaking the Silence on Men's Mental Health
• 00:02:40 Meeting René: The Man Behind the Corner Office
• 00:06:31 The Immigrant's Dream: From Gambia to London
• 00:09:56 Finding Your Spike: The Power of Strengths Over Weaknesses
• 00:21:38 The Four Friends: Building Your Support Network
• 00:25:15 Invisible in Plain Sight: The Reality of Being a Black Father
• 00:23:01 Seventeen Uncles: How a Football Team Became Family
• 00:19:22 The Mentoring Secret: Why Mentors Gain More Than Mentees
• 00:33:47 Empowerment Over Delegation: The New Leadership Model
• 00:35:10 The Loneliest Job: Inside the CEO's Corner Office
• 00:48:17 When She Left: Becoming a Single Father at University
• 00:49:20 The Day the Guilt Disappeared: A Son's Pride
• 01:09:36 Loss and Resilience: Losing His Wife to Cancer
• 01:13:50 The Unbreakable Bond: Single Parenting Creates Connection
• 01:18:25 May 2nd: Grief, Remembrance, and Being There for Each Other
• 01:17:28 The Postman's Kindness: Light in Dark Places
• 01:06:12 The 3am Phone Call: What True Coaching Looks Like
• 01:19:34 50% Fatherless: The Crisis Facing Young Men Today
• 01:22:13 Look Out for Each Other: René's Message to Men
• 01:22:43 A Decent Father: How René Wants to Be Remembered

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Harj spent years trapped in a gambling addiction that controlled every part of his life. He hid his behaviour, lied to the people he loved and spiralled into more than £200,000 of losses, debt, fear and shame. The addiction took over quietly, and he carried the weight alone.

Everything changed the day his young son looked at him and said, “I’m so lucky.”
That moment broke him. It forced him to see the father he wanted to be and the man he had become.

In this episode Harj speaks openly about addiction, relapse, urges and rebuilding trust. He explains how shame keeps men silent, why gambling can take over without warning and how cultural expectations can make it even harder to speak up. He also shares the steps that helped him recover: honesty, accountability, structure, community and doing the inner work one day at a time.

This is a powerful story about falling apart, choosing change and showing up for your child with everything you have.

Themes

• Gambling addiction
• Shame and secrecy
• Fatherhood as a turning point
• Punjabi cultural expectations
• Relapse and recovery
• Self worth and identity
• Accountability and honesty
• Rebuilding trust

Why this episode matters

Gambling addiction is often silent and hidden. Harj shows what it really takes to confront it, rebuild your life and step back into fatherhood with clarity and purpose.

Chapters

• 00:00:00 Introduction: Breaking the Silence on Men's Mental Health
• 00:03:44 A Punjabi Childhood: Alcoholism and Freedom
• 00:13:27 The Life of the Party: Seeking Validation Everywhere
• 00:25:48 First Steps into Gambling: The Casino Lights
• 00:29:16 The Addiction Deepens: From Casinos to Constant Betting
• 00:38:01 The Toxic Mistress: Living a Double Life
• 00:53:31 Rock Bottom: The Day His Wife Discovered Everything
• 01:10:05 The Darkest Night: A Suicide Attempt on the M1
• 01:16:01 McDonald's Chips: When His Son Saved His Life
• 01:19:56 The Road to Recovery: Finding the Right Help
• 01:40:00 Breaking Generational Trauma: Teaching Love Over Wealth
• 01:32:44 Swatch Care: Turning Pain into Purpose

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Reed Domingo’s life reads like a film. He grew up in a loving family, built a successful life in California and spent years trying to become a father through IVF. After nine failed rounds, heavy debt and constant pressure, he slowly unravelled. The stress pushed him into growing weed and eventually to the darkest moment of his life, when he sat alone with a gun in his mouth and thought about ending everything.

His daughter saved him.
That moment stopped him from pulling the trigger.

Still drowning in debt, he made a desperate decision. Using information from bank training, Reed discovered he could rob banks without threats or weapons. Over twelve months he walked into twelve banks, handed over a note and left with the cash he needed to survive. No violence. No disguises. Just desperation.

The FBI eventually tracked him down and arrested him at gunpoint. Reed spent four years in federal prison, where he discovered something unexpected. He became a teacher, earned the respect of inmates across every background and finally understood who he really was.

After serving his time he was deported, permanently banned from the United States and separated from his wife and daughter. Reed rebuilt his life in the UK and found healing, love and a deeper understanding of himself. His daughter later learned the truth about his past and accepted him without judgement.

Reed’s story is about pressure, pain, fatherhood, accountability and redemption. His message is simple: wherever you are in life, that is where you are meant to be.

This episode is one of the most moving conversations ever recorded on The Dad Project.

Themes

• Suicide ideation
• IVF heartbreak
• Debt and pressure
• Fatherhood and devotion
• Crime born from desperation
• FBI arrest
• Prison and identity
• Teaching and purpose
• Deportation and separation
• Emotional resilience
• Acceptance and forgiveness
• Finding yourself at rock bottom

Why this episode matters

Reed shows how fast life can unravel when pressure builds in silence. His story reveals the hidden struggles men carry, the desperation that can push someone to the edge and the strength it takes to rebuild after losing everything.

Chapters

• 00:01:23 Introduction: Breaking the Silence on Men's Mental Health
• 00:02:10 Meeting Reed: A Life That Reads Like a Movie
• 00:03:00 South African Roots and Immigration to the UK
• 00:03:56 Boarding School: Preparation for the Unexpected
• 00:05:50 Parental Love and Discipline: Lessons in Independence
• 00:10:42 Academic Struggles and Finding His Own Path
• 00:15:55 California Dreaming: A Two-Week Trip Becomes 20 Years
• 00:20:25 Meeting Patrice: Love and the IVF Journey Begins
• 00:23:41 Nine Attempts, ,000, and a Miracle Named Angelique
• 00:33:34 Chummy: A Father's Greatest Love
• 00:41:19 Financial Collapse: Debt, Desperation, and Dark Thoughts
• 00:46:53 A Gun in His Mouth: The Moment That Changed Everything
• 00:49:57 Bank Training and a Dangerous Idea
• 00:52:16 The Motorcycle Bandit: Robbing 12 Banks
• 00:56:23 The Note, The Method, and No Violence
• 01:04:37 Five AM Knock: The FBI Comes Calling
• 01:07:31 Terminal Island: Finding Himself Behind Bars
• 01:14:47 Mr. Reed: Teaching in Prison and Becoming Whole
• 01:07:39 Deportation and Separation: Losing America and His Daughter
• 01:18:51 The Philosophy: You Are Exactly Where You're Supposed to Be
• 01:33:12 Protecting Your Child: Never Speak Ill of Their Other Parent
• 01:29:19 The Ship Story: Hiding the Truth from a Child
• 01:24:49 Meeting Alexis: Finding Love After Everything
• 01:21:19 Gratitude and Redemption: A Gentleman's Heart

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Jacky Power is a therapist and poet who specialises in addiction and men’s emotional wellbeing. In this conversation she explains what shame really feels like, why men hide their pain and how unresolved emotions shape behaviour in ways most people never see.

Jacky talks about anger, frustration and the nervous system responses that men slip into when they feel overwhelmed. She describes how boys learn early to disconnect from their feelings and why so many men numb themselves with work, alcohol, porn, scrolling or anything that stops them from sitting with discomfort.

She explains how shame creates isolation, how connection helps the nervous system feel safe again and why men need “brave spaces” where they can speak honestly without being judged. Jacky also shares practical tools for emotional awareness, communication, timing difficult conversations and noticing the signals your body gives you before you unravel.

The episode explores addiction, childhood patterns, unmet needs, relationships, fatherhood and how we can support adolescent boys in a world full of pressure.

This is one of the most insightful episodes in the series and offers a clear, compassionate understanding of what men carry inside.

Themes

• Shame and self worth
• Anger and emotional regulation
• Nervous system responses
• Addiction as coping
• Numbing behaviours in men
• Masculinity and vulnerability
• Relationships and communication
• Childhood wounds and unmet needs
• Raising adolescent boys
• Safe and brave spaces for men
• Poetry as emotional expression

Why this episode matters

Many men carry pain they cannot name. Jacky gives language to that hidden world and offers practical ways to understand, process and talk about difficult emotions.

Chapters

• 00:01:00 Introduction: Breaking the Silence on Men's Mental Health
• 00:01:45 Meeting Jackie Power: Poetry, Therapy and Noticing Untold Stories
• 00:06:44 Understanding the Window of Tolerance: Fight, Flight and Freeze
• 00:08:12 Emotional Fatigue and the Bucket Analogy
• 00:11:43 When Men Need Help: Recognizing the Signs
• 00:13:52 Creating Safe Spaces vs Brave Spaces for Vulnerability
• 00:14:15 The Struggle to Surrender: Why Vulnerability is Strength
• 00:15:44 Breaking Free from Family Roles and Systems
• 00:16:49 Healthy Masculinity: Showing Up as Human
• 00:18:16 The Art of Arguing: Communication in Relationships
• 00:30:35 Removing Distractions: Finding Answers Within
• 00:34:27 The Mirror Test: Learning to Say 'I Love You' to Yourself
• 00:34:58 Understanding Shame: Bringing It Into the Light
• 00:29:10 Music as Emotional Expression: Alternative Ways to Feel
• 00:40:20 Addiction: Pain, Medicating and the Path to Recovery
• 00:50:31 Poetry as Code: Jackie's Creative Outlet for Healing
• 00:53:43 Being Authentic: The Freedom of Showing Up as Yourself
• 01:04:54 Supporting Adolescent Boys: The Next Generation
• 01:09:42 Legacy: Encouraging You to Be the You-est You

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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

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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Jasleen and Govind grew up in a home filled with conflict, secrecy and emotional instability. Their mother would often escape to Jasleen’s room to cry and share adult problems with her, including their father’s affairs and anger. From as young as age 10, Jasleen became her mother’s emotional protector, carrying burdens no child should hold.

Govind experienced the same chaos and felt forced to grow up fast. Both siblings talk openly about acting more like caretakers than children and how the constant tension shaped their sense of safety, identity and confidence. Jasleen reflects on losing parts of her childhood and blocking memories, while Govind describes the pressure to stay strong despite the pain around him.

In this conversation they speak about healing, therapy, forgiveness and the difficult process of breaking generational patterns. Their bond as siblings became a lifeline in a home where emotional stability was fragile.

This episode is a powerful look at childhood trauma, family conflict and the long road to rebuilding your inner world.

Themes

• Childhood trauma
• Parental conflict and affairs
• Emotional parentification
• Lost childhood
• Sibling bonding through distress
• Healing and therapy
• Forgiveness and rebuilding
• Cultural silence around family issues

Why this episode matters

Many adults carry wounds from childhood homes filled with conflict. Jasleen and Govind give voice to those hidden experiences and show how healing begins with honesty and understanding.

Chapters

• 00:00:49 Introduction: Breaking the Silence on Men's Mental Health
• 00:01:35 Growing Up Together: A Brother and Sister's Bond
• 00:03:48 Behind Closed Doors: When Parents' Problems Become Children's Burdens
• 00:08:45 The Defender and The Protector: Taking on Adult Roles as Children
• 00:13:32 Generational Trauma: Understanding Why Dad Did What He Did
• 00:36:26 The Separation: When Everything Falls Apart
• 00:46:02 What Makes a Good Man: Perspectives from a Son and Daughter
• 00:30:08 Communication Over Confrontation: Saving Relationships Before It's Too Late
• 00:09:57 The Reunion: Dad Moves Back In and Finding Forgiveness
• 00:54:07 Healing and Closure: Conversations That Changed Everything
• 01:11:32 A Message to Children and Parents: Don't Wait Until It's Too Late

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Prashil spent three years carrying emotional weight that was never his to hold. He poured everything into supporting someone else and slowly lost his identity in the process. When the relationship ended, he finally stopped and realised he no longer recognised the person staring back at him in the mirror.

In this episode Prashil talks honestly about burnout, self abandonment, emotional overload and the quiet collapse that happens when men give all of themselves without taking care of their own needs. He reflects on losing his sense of worth, feeling empty and trying to rebuild his identity after years of silence.

He also speaks about connection, alignment, community and the deep conversations that helped him find clarity again. His story is a powerful reminder of how easy it is for men to lose themselves and how important it is to speak up before the weight becomes too much.

This conversation offers depth, vulnerability and a clear look at what emotional recovery really takes.

Themes

• Emotional weight and burnout
• Losing identity
• Self abandonment
• Masculine silence
• Reflection and self awareness
• Rebuilding confidence
• Connection and alignment
• Healing after long term strain

Why this episode matters

Many men give everything to others and quietly fall apart. Prashil’s honesty shows how identity can erode and how healing begins with recognising your own worth again.

Chapters

• 00:00:00 Introduction: The Weight of Emotional Burden
• 00:00:50 Breaking the Silence on Men's Mental Health
• 00:03:11 Childhood and the Scars of Bullying
• 00:08:00 Finding Strength and Making Friends
• 00:11:10 From Staples to Web Design: Early Career Journey
• 00:15:23 Childhood Sweethearts to Marriage Breakdown
• 00:18:52 Rock Bottom: The Night That Changed Everything
• 00:20:44 Carrying Three Years of Pain: Losing Yourself
• 00:27:05 Alcohol, Isolation, and Contemplating Suicide
• 00:30:07 The Turning Point: Choosing to Be a Success Story
• 00:40:22 Why Vulnerability is Strength, Not Weakness
• 00:42:49 Challenges as Growth: The Path Forward
• 00:32:22 Losing a Friend: The Catalyst for Change
• 00:52:27 Manifestation and the Power of Energy
• 00:58:20 The Weekend That Changed His Life Forever
• 01:02:37 Breaking Generational Trauma as a Father
• 01:06:28 Legacy: Healing the World One Person at a Time

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