The Dad Train

If you have pre-school aged kids, you’ve probably come across the concept of Montessori education. But if you are like me, you may not understand exactly what it involves. 

In this interview, with Sim…

Chris Anstey is a two times Olympian and former professional basketballer who played in the NBL, NBA and Europe. 

In this interview, Chris shares his experiences of living abroad with a young family, …

Did you know that many countries now offer shared parental leave, meaning it is available for both mums and dads? 

And the average amount of paid parental leave in OECD countries is 55 weeks?

Compare t…

One of the biggest challenges facing all new parents is the lack of sleep.

Particularly during the first few months, it can put a big strain on a relationship. And it’s not unusual for dads to feel a…

Did you know that men on average will die six years younger than women? 

And there is no justifiable reason for this. Most of the causes of premature death are things that could easily be prevented if…

There are many benefits of mindfulness and meditation, but there are also many ways they can be practised. 

Experimenting with different techniques can be a good way to discover what works best for yo…

Today I chat with AFL legend, Paul Salmon (a.k.a. The Big Fish), who played 324 games with Essendon and Hawthorn. 

His football achievements include 561 goals, two premierships, three All Australians …

Helicopter parents hover above their children, trying to protect them from getting hurt. 

And according to today's guest, it’s a worldwide trend that is contributing to increased anxiety amongst child…

Kamal Sarma spent seven years training as a monk in India, before returning to Australia to embark on a successful corporate career. 

He has held executive positions at companies including McKinsey an…

Today’s kids have more stuff, are faced with more choices and have less spare time than any previous generation. For many kids (and parents) it can all feel a bit overwhelming. 

Meanwhile, we have rec…

Let's have a look at the 80/20 Rule (also known as the Pareto Principle) and discuss how this concept can be applied to our role as men, husbands and fathers. 

In this solo episode, I share a few exam…

FIRE is a worldwide community of like-minded people, who share ideas and strategies on how to reach financial independence and retire early. 

Generally, this involves a combination of aggressive savin…

Whether to send your kids to a private school is a big decision. And if you want to have that option, it’s probably something you need to plan for as early as possible. 

In this interview, Michael Che…

Ben Ford is a seasoned marathon runner, personal trainer and fitness enthusiast who after becoming a dad, struggled to find the time and motivation to maintain his health and fitness. 

Realising this …

Nic Tovey is a Relationship Coach who helps individuals and couples improve intimacy, sexuality and emotional connection in their relationships. 

Nic believes that conflict is an important part of int…

Jesse Simpson had a rough start in life and a different upbringing to most of us. 

At the age of 4, he and his brother were removed from their family due to neglect and abuse by their biological paren…

Today I share a list of 20 habits that I believe can help make you a better man, a better partner and a better dad. 

I’m not suggesting you should immediately adopt all of these habits, it’s up to you…

Sex is an important part of a healthy relationship but can also be a source of frustration for some couples. 

As today’s guest points out, it’s a topic that need not be taboo.

By opening the lines of c…

Are you trying to raise a bilingual child? Or would like your kids to learn a second language, even if you don’t speak one yourself?

Whatever your objective and whatever the scenario, there are strate…

Hadleigh Fischer is the founder of Resilience Agenda and is on a mission to change the way we think about Mental Health.

In this interview, we explore the next five tools in the Mental Fitness Toolkit…