School For Fathers Podcast

SFF host Danusia Malina-Derben takes on the role of guest on the “What’s the worst that could happen?” podcast. Hosted by multi-award winning …

SFF host Danusia Malina-Derben takes on the role of guest on a brilliant podcast about sober life, One for the Road, hosted by Grey area drinking …

Interview Time with a Difference as I’m the one answering all the questions. Suzy Walker from Metro.co.uk asked me how men can reject toxic …

Celebration time in today’s episode. I’ve written a book due out at the end of the month all about fathers, and fatherhood identity. This is so …

Why is DEATH a word that we shy away from? In this ep I'm joined by Founder of The Discerning Dad Caring Community, Neil Hinder. His charity supports men dealing with bereavement and raises awareness of the stigma. In …

Do SOLE fathers have it harder? I’m joined by Michael Ray, Public Speaker, Blogger, Writer - who’s all about calling time on outdated gender …

Do you feel like you’ve been hearing the same conversations about working parents for years, yet not enough has changed? This week my guest, Christine Armstrong, shares how she’s on a mission to blow apart the LIES …

Let's talk the good bits and the SHIT bits of business and fatherhood. My guest this week is Dan Knowlton; a UK-based digital and social media marketing expert, Speaker & Founder of Knowlton. Dan’s a man who …

It’s like puberty for the middle aged and yet ~nobody~ is talking about it. This week we delve into the issues surrounding this “taboo” topic, with our guest Meg Mathews. As Founder of Megs Menopause, Meg empowers women …

How to SHARE parental leave is a hot topic for any expecting parents. For Rambaut Fairley, Commercial Director at Bourne Leisure, taking 6 months out to care for his twins was “the best time of his career”. In this ep …

What does it take to be a Feminist Dad - and why does it matter? Author Jordan Shapiro joins me for an exploration of his upcoming book, How to Be a Feminist Dad. We question “what is manliness?”, dive into …

Sick and tired of being the one to think about *E - V - E - R - Y - T - H - I - N - G* at home - from birthday gifts, cleaning {or organising the cleaner}, planning life, + remembering to put the bins out—basically the …

I recorded a Christmas tale for you. Here’s to a loving Yule time. With love to you Listeners.

Navigating Christmas with separation and divorce in the mix? Today’s episode with Nina Farr is all about making this season as drama-free as possible. Let’s face it, Christmas can be an intense time, adding a new family …

An interview with Patrick Olszowski on his Outrageous Impact Show. We talk about when leaders are looking the wrong way, Boardroom politics, …

What does the BOND between a mother and daughter mean when they’re *both* adults? I’m joined by Harriet Malina-Derben, my right-hand-woman and eldest …

This prick up your ears episode has it all. The jostle of debate, tears dropping on the mic, and a whoop-yes to shared visions. My special guest is Joe Horton - husband, Father, and Business Owner who believes meaning…

Soapbox Alert: global awareness of paternal mental health needs WAY more attention to encourage assessment, and when needed, treatment. Of course, …

In today’s episode, I chat with Michael de Groot, Chief Storyteller at Staying Alive UK, podcast host and stepfather of two. His professional quest is to enable small business owners to become better storytellers and …

In this episode I connect with Rob Gorski AKA  The Autism Dad Award winning blogger, Podcast host of The Autism Dad show and social media influencer. Rob has written 13,000 articles over the last decade; he’s famed for …

Today I bring you one man’s response to early life messages - Jay Stansfield, for decades now, has been putting a middle finger up to all those …

Working too many hours for too little money? In debt? You’re not alone. 

My guest, Chris Lambert-Gorwyn discovered first-hand how challenging it can be to survive in business. He was over £100,000 in debt before he …

Is the world you live in, how you want it? 

In this episode, I bring you Dele Olafuyi, who didn’t like what he found when he started reading to his small son. Instead of getting irked but doing nothing, my friend, he …

In this episode Executive and personal coach,  Ken Mossman joins me - he’s founder of Cirrus Leadership and Coaching, father of Cai, husband of Danielle, and calls himself a Creative Cliff-Jumper. Together we talk about …

What’s the impact of needing to HIDE your true self to survive? In this ep I’m joined by Ace Ruele; actor, mentor and coach. We discuss proving …

Being WHOLE can mean accepting the light and dark sides of ourselves. TED Talker and Co-Exec Director of Inside Circle, Eldra Jackson III joins me …

SPEAKing up for what's right. My guest today is motivational Speaker and Author, Rt Hon Stuart Lawrence, he is also the younger brother of Stephen Lawrence. Stuart joined me to explore how the events of his life have …

Finding a MIX that works for you. My guest this week is Hadrien Chatelet, Creative Director of The Wern, a communications consultancy for startups, …

Do SOLE fathers have it harder? I’m joined by Michael Ray, Public Speaker, Blogger, Writer - who’s all about calling time on outdated gender …

What does it mean to be a STRONG man in 2020? My guest Josh Connolly, is certain that it definitely involves showing a range of emotions. Josh is a …

Deciding not to WASTE anymore life on booze, Dave Wilson, gave up drinking in January 2019. As Sober Dave, he swapped his boozy drinking buddies for the sober community.  Dave joins me to share the highs and lows of his …

The REALities of adoption and fatherhood aren’t often spoken about. My guest, Jamie Beaglehole is a father of two sibling boys, fiance to Tom (his …

What does it mean to be a "good guy" in a post-Me-Too era? I explore the ins-and-outs of what it means to be a man with Cleo Stiller, author of …

What's got you back from the BRINK? For my guest this week, it's talking. I'm welcoming Chris Baréz-Brown onto the show for a conversation about the powering of talking it out, how the pandemic has changed work + life …

How is fatherhood framed by society? My guest is Julien James, a photographer & creative entrepreneur, and we’re talking all things FRAME. We …

Cut the stress & pressure out of mealtimes with fussy eaters. My guest for this special episode is Ciara Attwell; Author of My Fussy Eaters, Autism Advocate and Founder of Pick Plates. Ciara shares her no-nonsense …

The road from BOY to man isn’t always smooth. In the re-release of this ep, I’m joined by Tim Hillegonds, author of The Distance Between, his …

Emma Campbell and Dave Wilson join me for an episode full of radical honesty. We explore how they met, the impact of cancer and alcoholism on their …

Bringing up race with our kids. Blogger, screenwriter and creative consultant Uju Asika joins me to share exactly how we can raise kinder kids. We …

Coxless Four Gold Medal winner at Sydney 2000 Olympics, Tim Foster joins me to talk all things ROW. From how his team rowed to victory and why …

You've got to get comfortable with being uncomfortable”. Elite sportsman and Coach Matthew Robinson joins me to talk all things CATCH - whether that’s going after and catching opportunities, helping young people to …

What’s does “hands on” fatherhood mean to you? My guest today is TV Presenter and Founder of Dadvengers, Nigel Clarke. We explore superheroes (yes, really), the success of The Baby Club, part-time work for fathers and …

Does the way we TEACH need a shake up? Whether you loved or loathed homeschooling, we've never been so aware of what our kids are learning (or not) …

We’re talking SHARE with journalist and writer Matt Blake. Whether that’s co-parenting, sharing a narrative, sharing memories with family or tough …

The importance of mental wellbeing. My guest this week is Charlie Hoare, author of Man Down. Charlie and I explore all things MASK - whether that’s putting on a brave face or masking emotions to cope. We explore …

SPEAKing up for what's right. My guest today is motivational Speaker and Author, Rt Hon Stuart Lawrence, he is also the younger brother of Stephen Lawrence. Stuart joined me to explore how the events of his life have …

PUSHing forward - for ourselves and our families. Entrepreneur and Author Ying Tan joins me to explore what's pushed him forward. From the incredible journey made by his parents to the UK, to his first job pushing …

A SNAPshot into fatherhood with Jeremy Schneider. Jeremy and I talk raising multiples and transitioning into new phases of parenting as Jeremy's …

Can you hack LUCK? I’ll be exploring all things LUCK with entrepreneur + angel investor Simon Squibb. Do you think LUCK is something that can be hacked and grown? We’ll be unpicking what LUCK means for Simon and how …

Learning let our QUIRKiness shine through. In today's episode, I'm joined by Patrick Olszowski for a beautifully candid episode exploring …

How can we LIFT others for the greater good? Patrick Hutchinson joins me for an exploration of an incident that many of us from 2020 that many of us will remember well. On 13th June 2020, Patrick and his friends were …

What does it take to be a Feminist Dad - and why does it matter? Author Jordan Shapiro joins me for an exploration of his upcoming book, How to Be a Feminist Dad. We question “what is manliness?”, dive into …

Exploring Muslim heritage in the UK and around the WORLD. My guest this week is author and travel writer, Tharik Hussain. We hear about his family trip exploring European Muslim heritage and the importance of moving …

How to BUILD a new version of masculinity that makes sense in the modern world. My guest this week is Spencer Brown, amongst lots of things he's the …

What will it take to dismantle diet culture for our kids, and for ourselves? I'm so glad to be sharing a gloriously body-positive episode with guest …

Finding a MIX that works for you. My guest this week is Hadrien Chatelet, Creative Director of The Wern, a communications consultancy for startups, …

The current model of manhood is outdated - do you agree? My guest this week is Andrew Reiner; a writer, healthy masculinity researcher & …

What’s next for creating diversity and equality? My guest this week is Elliott Rae, founder of music football and fatherhood, the parenting and …

Solid relationships need TRUST to thrive. Kevin A. Thompson, author of several books including "Friends, Partners and Lovers: What it Takes to Make …

Merry Christmas from the School for Fathers podcast! I’ve rounded up a few of my fave snippets from 2020 SFF episodes to celebrate. Wishing you and …

How do we re-WRITE the father + daughter relationship? My guest this week is Tim Taylor, an emerging advocate to shifting the conversation around Dads raising daughters. In Tim's words: It's the one, imperative …

We’re heading behind the scenes of life as an award-winning hair stylist and father. As an International Session Stylist and Creative Director of Simon Webster Hair, Brighton, Simon splits his time between the salon, …

How do we navigate Christmas with separation and divorce in the mix? Today’s episode with Nina Farr is all about making this season as drama-free as possible. Let’s face it, Christmas can be an intense time, adding a …

Do you remember the BIRTH of your children? My guest, Flynn Talbot, is a Couples Sex, Relationship and Birth Coach.  He assisted his wife Lacey in free-birthing both of their children and continues daily to deepen his …

The events of 2020 have shown that the fight against racism and the struggle for equality are far from over. My guest today George Floyd’s uncle, Selwyn Jones, has a unique perspective on this topic. We explore how his …

Youtube Creator SHAREs how he spreads positivity with his family-friendly content. I'm joined by Stephen Sharer, a Youtube Creator with over 8 million YouTube. We explore the importance of making sure our children are …

“For at least one hundred years, since the beginning of television, people have been trying to prove that screen-time is bad and they have not been able to find any sort of toxic impact”. My guest this week is author …

What's the LINK between getting moving and feeling good? For technology leader and extreme runner, Martin Insley, being active is a non-negotiable - …

Do you know what you want, sexually, and are you able to ask for it? My guest this week is Kristopher Lovestone, relationship counsellor, sex educator and author of Conscious Cock. This ep delves into the world of …

How DEEP are you willing to go? Former NFL coach and author, Daron K Roberts joins me for an episode where we explore: keeping ourselves accountable, embracing self-forgiveness, and allowing time to be alone with …

One Year No Beer founder, Ruari Fairbairns, joins me for an episode all about his journey from boozy City Boy to CEO of OYNB a global alcohol …

How do you connect with your MUSE with young kids and life carrying on all around you? For Tom Briggs it meant using his day-to-day life with his young family as the inspiration behind his award-winning blog, Diary of …

Being WHOLE can mean accepting the light and dark sides of ourselves. TED Talker and Co-Exec Director of Inside Circle, Eldra Jackson III joins me …

How to SHARE parental leave is a hot topic for any expecting parents. For Rambaut Fairley, Commercial Director at Bourne Leisure, taking 6 months out to care for his twins was “the best time of his career”. In this ep …

My guest this week is Giles Wheeler, Brand Consultant and Stiffy Club founder. I explore, with Giles, the journey that took him from branding to …

Does it take skill or luck to win the GAME? Mark Robson, gaming industry veteran, joins me to explore showing vulnerability, poker and negotiating. 

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So things haven’t quite gone to plan, what NOW? My guest this week is *all* about brushing yourself off and getting back up. Motivational Business Speaker, entrepreneur, and author; Brad Burton joins me for an episode …

What does it take to navigate a relationship and parenting? In this compilation episode my guests share their experiences and wisdom. Fancy listening …

Looking for that elusive work-life balance? I’m sharing the wisdom from a selection of my guests on what work-life balance looks like for them (if it …

Not getting enough space because the kids just will not go to sleep? This ep might be just what you need as I’m joined by Sleep Specialist, Stephanie Modell. Stephanie shares her tips for getting the right routine in …

What does fatherhood mean to you? In celebration of Father’s Day, I’ve gathered up nuggets of wisdom that SFF guests have shared on what it means to …

“Never let anyone tell you that what you like is bad or wrong”. I’m joined by Clay Gordon, chocolate expert extraordinaire for a whistle-stop tour …

"We all have a place in dismantling racism". Long-term listeners will remember this episode from July 2019 over on the School for Mothers Podcast. I …

ACTions speak louder than words. In this ep I’m joined by Tim Bentinck MBE. Whilst best known for his 38 year long role as David Archer in Radio 4’s …

Hacking is all about going to unseen places - and it's a rather fitting title for this episode in many ways. I ’m joined by world-famous hacker, Bryan Seely. In his most open and personal interview yet, we delve into …

Do SOLE fathers have it harder? I’m joined by Michael Ray, Public Speaker, Blogger, Writer - who’s all about calling time on outdated gender …

“You can’t angry KNIT”. My guest this week is PT and family man, Tim Worlock. In this frankly adorable episode we talk tight-knit families, coming out and being a “mummy’s boy”. Tim also shares how to keep our mental …

Where was the BAR set? In this episode I'm joined by Paul Johnson,  a career bartender who has worked at private clubs, the Plaza Hotel, and …

Can we predict the long-term impact of COVID-19 on working parents’ careers? In this ep I’m joined by Rebekah Bostan, Data Operations Manager and flexible work advocate. We explore the need for a personal contingency …

“By definition, you cannot babysit your own children” we couldn’t agree more, James! I’m joined by James Millar; journalist, editor of …

How can we BUILD a business, and life, without over-complicating things? My guest, Carl Reader, knows a thing or two about building businesses! Carl is a business expert, qualified accountant, chairman and the founder …

Let's talk the good bits and the SHIT bits of business and fatherhood. My guest this week is Dan Knowlton; a UK-based digital and social media marketing expert, Speaker & Founder of Knowlton. Dan’s a man who …

Isn't it time working fathers were given more FLEX in corporations? In this episode I explore attitudes about flexible work with Ian and how these need to change, the importance of getting clear on what works for you …

How do we keep steady when everything is so up in the air? As we record this episode, the COVID-19 pandemic is sweeping it’s way across the world, unlike anything we’ve ever seen before. I asked Emma Gleadhill to join …

It’s safe to say this is a NSFW podcast! Grab a set of headphones and buckle up. This week I’m joined by Stephanie Dominy, a commercial lawyer and titillating blogger known as The Wicked Jade.  Stephanie blogs about …

What’s it like having an ambitious parent? My SON, Tom (4/10 by the way) shares his perspective on ambition and following in the footsteps of …

The REALities of adoption and fatherhood aren’t often spoken about. My guest, Jamie Beaglehole is a father of two sibling boys, fiance to Tom (his …

SPEAK UP and add your voice to the podcast. Yes, that’s right I want to hear from YOU! Tell us your opinions, experience and whatever else you fancy sharing over on our Speakpipe (*fancy voicemail)

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Sometimes we all need a BOOST. Daryl Woodhouse, 26-time award-winning adviser, speaker and trainer joins me to explore how we can BOOST our mental fitness. We talk sleep apnea, finding that elusive work-life balance and …

I AM ENOUGH < make that your mantra. I'm sharing an ep I originally recorded for the School for Mothers podcast because everyone needs feel they …

What does it mean to be a STRONG man in 2020? My guest Josh Connolly, is certain that it definitely involves showing a range of emotions. Josh is a …

Why is DEATH a word that we shy away from? In this ep I'm joined by Founder of The Discerning Dad Caring Community, Neil Hinder. His charity supports men dealing with bereavement and raises awareness of the stigma. In …

Gender ROLEs - and our expectations - impact relationships in many ways. In this solo ep I share a personal story in order to begin unpicking gender …

Let’s put the SOUL back in being a dad. My guest this week, Dan Flanagan, is all about connecting dads - whether that’s with his mag, agency, day-time raves or meet-ups. We discuss everything from co-parenting, the …

How can we go from couple to TEAM? In this week’s ep I’m joined by Rodd Stockwell, physician and husband to previous expert guest Alexandra Stockwell. We discuss TEAMwork at home and in relationships and the work we …

How can we create PASSIONATE PARTNERSHIPS? My guest this week, Relationship and Intimacy Expert Alexandra Stockwell, is all about guiding men and women to bring pleasure and purpose into every aspect of life. Listen in …

What did your father teach you? I asked a handful of SFM Podcast listeners that very question ahead of Father’s Day 2019. Their answers were …

Bottom line GROWTH isn’t necessarily the most important thing. In this ep I’m joined by Ian Farrar, self confessed social evangelist, professional speaker and Entrepreneur. From Mercedes to Subaru, Ian’s priorities have …

What ROLE does the media play in how fathers are perceived? In this solo ep I explore damaging “doofus dad” stereotypes and how producers & …

What’s the impact of needing to HIDE your true self to survive? In this ep I’m joined by Ace Ruele; actor, mentor and coach. We discuss proving …

Deciding not to WASTE anymore life on booze, Dave Wilson, gave up drinking in January 2019. As Sober Dave, he swapped his boozy drinking buddies for the sober community.  Dave joins me to share the highs and lows of his …

The road from BOY to man isn’t always smooth. In this ep, I’m joined by Tim Hillegonds, author of The Distance Between, his recently released memoir. …

C-Suite expert and mother of 10, Danusia Malina-Derben, shares the WHY behind hosting a podcast exploring modern fatherhood and masculinity. With her …

The School for Fathers Podcast explores modern fathering and the challenge that fathers face as they reposition their role in work, the family and in …