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Our children will often learn by the example we set and not just the words we speak, when it comes to fitness and health what kind of example should we be setting? Fitness is a powerful tool for parents to utilise as we manage our own energy & wellbeing, paving the way for a healthier next generation in the process. Who best to discuss the positive impact of fitness on family life than Mr 'Positive Mental Attitude' himself, Faisal Abdalla.

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If you are the parent of a toddler or preschooler, chances are you know a thing or two about tantrums. While those epic meltdowns can certainly be part of “normal” toddler behaviour, they are still maddening, stressful, and exhausting—for everyone involved. What can you do to keep your cool and help your child calm down? Rebecca Schrag Hershberg, child psychologist and mother of two, has a unique understanding of both the science behind tantrums and what works in the heat of the moment to nip blowups in the bud.

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What were your favourite children's TV programmes growing up? How has this landscape changed for our kids today? What goes into making the best children's TV here in the UK? Is YouTube threatening this industry and detracting from our children's development during those most informative years? Our guest Corin has all the answers!

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Navigating the changing landscape of sexual desire, intimacy and connection once we become parents can be challenging - Kate Moyle is a psychosexual therapist who is here to discuss it all, no topic is off the table in this forthright conversation with Mat and Lawrence.

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The UK’s statutory paternity leave is bad. Really bad. In fact, it’s the worst in Europe.

Dads and other co-parents get only two weeks off, paid at less than £185 a week.

There’s now loads of evidence that this is bad for everyone: mums, dads, kids, and society as a whole. In to explain more is Alex from The Dad Shift campaign.

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If you're looking for more intimacy, great communication and healthier conflict in your relationship instead of the toxic roundabouts that so many couples get stuck on...then this conversation with Lisa is for you! Mat and Lawrence discuss the scenarios that regularly pop up...along with the tools to better navigate the many twists and turns of being in a relationship as a parent.

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Joseph Kibler, born HIV positive & disabled is soon to become a father...his partner and child will not carry HIV. But how? In this remarkable episode Mat and Lawrence speak to Joseph whose Reel, that's received over 12 million views, caught their eye.

What conversations can we have with our children regarding disabilities? Is it better or worse to say nothing at all?

There's no filter with children. How do we encourage kindness and curiosity without telling our children to simply be quiet?

Joseph dives into this in a beautiful way preparing parents for all types of conversations they'll have with their children.

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Why are the true stats about men hidden from us? Why is it so controversial to speak openly about stats that portray men as either heroes or victims? Why is media rhetoric such one way traffic in condemning men and how damaging is this misrepresentation to ALL genders in both the short and long term? Why are so many important topics needlessly genderized causing damaging polarisation? Exploring the 'unpopular other half of gender equality and mens mental health' is the mission of The Tin Men...welcome to this perspective shifting conversation with founder George.

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Neil Smith gave up a successful job as a TV executive to found the men's mental health app Mettle, along with Bear Grylls and Dr Alex George...but why did he give it all up for this & why is men's mental health so crucially important right now? Join Mat & Lawrence as they explore Neil's story...

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Approaching conversations around sex with our partners can be challenging...especially once we become parents and things get more complicated. How can we better explore and communicate our desires to our partners? What role can porn play in intimacy? Has mens self pleasure shifted away from shame into a new era of self love? Here to unpack all of this is David Chambers, a mens intimacy coach who has seen it all before...

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