https://www.spreaker.com/show/why-i-talking-about-mental-healthMany years, pitfalls and enough flat whites to sink a battleship later, I’m a lot happier and confident and on a mission to help other dads be the best family man they can be without losing their minds.

Dad life Matters is for the new(ish) dads who feel totally overwhelmed at their new responsibility and feel like their mental health is on a slow and silent decline. For the men who always feel like they’re in the doghouse but don’t know why.

Here you’ll learn effective and actionable ways to deal with things such as a toddler tantrums, passive aggressive partners and hopefully getting more happiness and laughter into your life. You are not alone in how you are feeling, and in

Dad life Matters you will find a much needed place where hopefully you will realise that you're doing much better than anyone, including you, is giving you credit for.
With new bite-sized episodes every week you can learn to safely navigate family life AND have a laugh, all in the time it takes you to walk to the shop on your completely made mission to get milk.

If you’re ready to be the happier, more confident family man you know you can be, scroll up and click ‘FOLLOW’.]]>enEducationCopyright Dad Life Mattershttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/e96e71292d5202bcef4c5fe6598237b9.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/show/why-i-talking-about-mental-healthSat, 17 Sep 2022 15:37:37 +0000Dad Life MattersDad Life Mattersmydadmissions@gmail.comI am James Macdonald and 5 years ago, I was stressed and overwhelmed at my role as a husband and (exhausted) father of 3, not really knowing how to be the best man I could be. Many years, pitfalls and enough flat whites to sink a battleship later,...Many years, pitfalls and enough flat whites to sink a battleship later, I’m a lot happier and confident and on a mission to help other dads be the best family man they can be without losing their minds.

Dad life Matters is for the new(ish) dads who feel totally overwhelmed at their new responsibility and feel like their mental health is on a slow and silent decline. For the men who always feel like they’re in the doghouse but don’t know why.

Here you’ll learn effective and actionable ways to deal with things such as a toddler tantrums, passive aggressive partners and hopefully getting more happiness and laughter into your life. You are not alone in how you are feeling, and in

Dad life Matters you will find a much needed place where hopefully you will realise that you're doing much better than anyone, including you, is giving you credit for.
With new bite-sized episodes every week you can learn to safely navigate family life AND have a laugh, all in the time it takes you to walk to the shop on your completely made mission to get milk.

If you’re ready to be the happier, more confident family man you know you can be, scroll up and click ‘FOLLOW’.]]>cleanepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/user/14546745/untitled-31https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50999154Mon, 22 Aug 2022 18:58:28 +0000Dad Life MattersThis week I celebrated my 46th birthday, I say celebrated what I celebrated was my sister looking after our kids for 3 nights. We went to stay in a hotel / home of the youngest chef ever to be awarded 3 michelin stars.481clean1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/14546745/paddy-is-a-goody-podcasthttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/50715134Tue, 26 Jul 2022 12:43:36 +0000Dad Life MattersThis week's Mental Health Hero of the week has to go to Paddy Pimblett for the post fight speech he gave at UFC London this past weekend. If you have a question about how to stay sane as a parent please let me know? James472mentalhealthpodcasts,paddy,paddypimblett,ufclondonclean1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/14546745/best-way-to-spend-a-heatwave-podcasthttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/50650136Tue, 19 Jul 2022 20:09:35 +0000Dad Life MattersWhat better way to spend the UK's hottest ever day than on a pre school day out to a farm?351parentingpodcasts,podcastsfordads,podcastsformumsclean1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/14546745/untitled-19https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50550888Tue, 12 Jul 2022 20:43:09 +0000Dad Life MattersIt's a heat wave in the UK so I'm trying to get the use out of the good weather by walking the kids to school. How do you reckon it went?378parentingpodcasts,podcastsfordads,podcastsformums,theschoolrunclean1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/14546745/survive-the-summer-hols-podcast_1https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50489459Wed, 06 Jul 2022 21:20:06 +0000Dad Life MattersHere are my top three tips about how you might be able to entertain your children during the long summer holidays when inevitably, an hour into day 1 of a 8 week holiday they tell you they're bored. Good luck James452clean1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/14546745/untitled-17https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50396888Tue, 28 Jun 2022 20:54:24 +0000Dad Life MattersThis week saw a first. After about 5 years of uploading content to various social platforms I had I suppose what you could say was my first and quite possibly last viral post. At present it's closing on the 750,000 views which genuinely baffles cos it...437mentalhealthawareness,parenting,parodysongs,ukuleleclean1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/14546745/podcast-mc-wrapper-stylehttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/50298768Wed, 22 Jun 2022 20:22:19 +0000Dad Life MattersDon't know why I ever write in these things it's not like anyone has ever read it.478depression,malementalhealth,malementalhealthawareness,malesuicide,mentalhealthclean1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/14546745/podcast-keep-on-movinghttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/50265943Mon, 20 Jun 2022 14:53:32 +0000Dad Life MattersWhat do I do when I'm struggling with my mental health. I do this!377fitenough4life,mentalhealthawareness,mentalhealthpodcastsclean1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/14546745/happy-fathers-day-2022-live-stream-podcahttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/50254732Sun, 19 Jun 2022 07:27:17 +0000Dad Life MattersHappy father's day to all dads, especially any who might be struggling at the moment. If you are please know that you are not alone. I hope this podcasts of me trying to play parody ukulele songs while a toddler heckles me might make you smile. Take...784fatherday2022,happyfathersday2022,malementalhealthawarenessmonth,podcastsfordadsclean1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/14546745/untitled-8Take care
James
PS this is the course I refer to in the podcast.
https://www.udemy.com/course/stressed-dadslearn-how-not-to-lose-your-sht/?
PPS If you have a question for me, please message me at mydadmissions@gmail.com
I'm also on Tik Tok so if you are come and say hi @fitenoughforlife
For all media and work enquiries please email me, James, mydadmissions@gmail.com
To visit my website it's www.fitenough4life.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50202973Tue, 14 Jun 2022 17:07:45 +0000Dad Life MattersIn this podcast I talk about what I want as a father and husband. I also sing a parody of Bonnie Tyler's 80's anthem " Holding out for a hero" It's a very silly song with a very serious message. I hope wherever you are in the world you're okay. Take...Take care
James
PS this is the course I refer to in the podcast.
https://www.udemy.com/course/stressed-dadslearn-how-not-to-lose-your-sht/?
PPS If you have a question for me, please message me at mydadmissions@gmail.com
I'm also on Tik Tok so if you are come and say hi @fitenoughforlife
For all media and work enquiries please email me, James, mydadmissions@gmail.com
To visit my website it's www.fitenough4life.com]]>371malementalhealth,malementalhealthawarenessmonth,mentalhealth,podcastsfordads,podcastsformenclean1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/14546745/podcast-about-car-money-stresshttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/50105026Tue, 07 Jun 2022 13:48:30 +0000Dad Life MattersThere's lots of worthwhile things in life, to, hopefully not worry more keep an eye on. If possible I do my best not to let money, in this case horrific car costs be one of them. That said 9 times out of 10 money is the worry of the week.458clean1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/14546745/dua-lipa-podcasthttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/50081082Mon, 06 Jun 2022 07:10:39 +0000Dad Life MattersIn this episode I parody a Dua Lipa song, sorry in advance for that and talk about what I do when the kids are making the bedtime routine brutally frustrating.531dualipa,mentalhealthadviceforparents,parentingpodcastsclean1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/14546745/how-much-to-retire-earlyhttps://youtu.be/wGGN72yLu54]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50000353Mon, 30 May 2022 16:56:22 +0000Dad Life MattersFind a way to get paid doing what you love and you'll never work a day in your life? Do you have a question about parenting, trying to be fit enough 4 life as a parent that I can (ask google) then try to answer for you? Let me know. If you'd like to...https://youtu.be/wGGN72yLu54]]>518familylife,fitenough4life,howtoretireearly,podcastsformenclean1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/14546745/brazilian-jui-jitsu-will-help-youhttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/49933117Wed, 25 May 2022 07:51:51 +0000Dad Life MattersBrazilian Jui Jitsu has been the single most positive influence on my mental health since I started training in 2016. I train at the Grand Union Academy in Rottingdean East Sussex. It's a very family friendly place and if you would ever like me to...529clean1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/14546745/how-to-relax-irena-stylewww.fitenough4life.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49932263Wed, 25 May 2022 05:56:05 +0000Dad Life MattersIf you are parent, especially if you are a single parent it's paramount that you look after yourself. There's a reason why you need to make sure your oxygen mask is on first. You can't help anyone if you're broken. This podcast was inspired by Irena a...www.fitenough4life.com]]>446beingadad,beingamum,howtosurviveparenting,lookingafteryourself,parentingclean1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/14546745/billy-from-jamaicas-podcastWhat is the most rewarding thing about being a parent?
What is the most challenging thing about being a man?
If you have a question or have a parenting of life tip please let me know. All the best James]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49910938Mon, 23 May 2022 18:09:27 +0000Dad Life MattersThis podcast is dedicated to Billy from Jamaica who subscribes to my youtube channel and has kindly supported me by asking the following questions. What is the most rewarding thing about being a parent? What is the most challenging thing about being...What is the most rewarding thing about being a parent?
What is the most challenging thing about being a man?
If you have a question or have a parenting of life tip please let me know. All the best James]]>794beingaman,manup,parenting,podcastsfordads,podcastsforparentsclean1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/14546745/what-do-men-want-pod-final-draftThe Sex therapist I refer to can be found on Tik Tok @talksexwithliz
If you would like to sign up for my next free online fitness course please visit my website. www.fitenough4life.com
I hope wherever you are in the World you are okay. Take care James]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49890165Sat, 21 May 2022 20:08:44 +0000Dad Life MattersThis is a podcast and a silly parody of "Is this the way to Amarillo?" based loosely on the question "What do men want?" I'm not trying to act as a spokesman for 4 billion people but I have been a man type human for 45 years so I reckon makes me that...The Sex therapist I refer to can be found on Tik Tok @talksexwithliz
If you would like to sign up for my next free online fitness course please visit my website. www.fitenough4life.com
I hope wherever you are in the World you are okay. Take care James]]>901clean1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/14546745/how-to-bullet-proof-your-mental-health-1https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49873994Fri, 20 May 2022 10:08:03 +0000Dad Life MattersIn this podcast I talk to Mario,one of the black belt instructors at The Grand Union Academy in Brighton UK.We talk about his how learning and teaching brazilian Jui Jitsu has effected his life and how it can support your health inside and out.1615bjj,brazilianjuijitsu,martialarts,mentalhealth,mentalhealthawareness,mentalhealthmatters,parentingclean1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/14546745/learning-how-to-improve-my-mental-healthhttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/49872430Fri, 20 May 2022 08:31:25 +0000Dad Life MattersIn this podcast I talk to my friend and fellow dad of 3, Adie about what he does to keep calm and as productive as possible.635beingadad,beingamum,mentalhealth,mentalhealthawareness,parenting,podcastfordads,podcastforparentsclean1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/14546745/untitled-5https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49830118Tue, 17 May 2022 13:18:17 +0000Dad Life MattersThe situation that all parents fear happened to us this weekend. Find out how we got through it.506clean1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/14546745/podcast-how-does-mentalhttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/49740201Tue, 10 May 2022 11:31:05 +0000Dad Life Matters642clean1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/14546745/dont-worry-about-insomniahttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/49722484Mon, 09 May 2022 05:45:20 +0000Dad Life MattersIf like me you struggle with insomnia this podcast might at least show you that you're not alone. Ironically it was recorded at half 3 in the morning when I couldn't get to sleep.430insomnia,mentalhealth,mentalhealthawarenessweek2022,panicattacks,parentingclean1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/14546745/podcast-3-lonlinesshttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/49708581Sun, 08 May 2022 08:24:56 +0000Dad Life MattersThis week in the UK is mental health awareness week and the title? subject? is loneliness. This sadly has never felt more relevant than now. A two year pandemic has done a wonderfully effective job of making a lot of us feel pretty lonely. With that...688awareness,dads,health,loneliness,mental,mums,parenting,weekclean1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/14546745/podcast-2mydadmissions@gmail.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49691428Fri, 06 May 2022 16:38:03 +0000Dad Life MattersWe're blessed to have 3 smashing children. This podcast may be fairly unhelpful "There's a marketing slogan for you!" But for what it's worth, possibly not much here are my top 5 tips for dads about how to safely navigate the whole your missus is...mydadmissions@gmail.com]]>1085a,becoming,dad,father,mother,parenting,pregnancy,pregnantclean1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/14546745/fit-enough-for-life-podcast-1https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49682635Thu, 05 May 2022 21:44:21 +0000Dad Life MattersMy name is James and I'm a married UK dad of 3 who often struggles with his mental health. That said, over the past few decades I have found and developed a few strategies that help me to keep this dragon on it's back. If you have a mental health...376comedy,dad,depression,health,male,men,mental,parenting,ukuleleclean1trailer