Fatherhood in Focus
by The Modern Fatherhood Club
Latest episode
I Was There. But Was I What My Son Needed?
I Was There. But Was I What My Son Needed?
About this podcast
Fatherhood in focus: The ultimate podcast dedicated to supporting, educating, and inspiring you on your fatherhood journey.
Hosted by Aidan, founder of The Modern Fatherhood Club and a father of two, this podcast delves into the real, raw, and often challenging experiences of modern fatherhood.
In each episode, I tackle the pressing issues that new dads face, from mental health struggles and relationship dynamics to parenting tips and personal growth.
My mission is to provide you with actionable insights, heartfelt stories, and practical advice to help you navigate the ups and downs of fatherhood with confidence and clarity.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 135 episodes
- I Was There. But Was I What My Son Needed? · 36 min · Episode 135I was there for my son. I loved him. I desperately wanted to help him. But there were moments when I wasn't what he needed. When your child is struggling, being physically…
- Do Your Kids Actually Know Who You Are? · 37 min · Episode 134Your children know you as Dad. But do they actually know you? Modern fatherhood can easily become a constant list of responsibilities: work, school runs, activities, homework…
- Will Your Kids Always Come Second to Your Ambition? · 37 min · Episode 133Ambition is not the enemy. But what happens when the future starts getting more of you than your family does? As dads, we want to provide, build, protect and create opportunities…
- Is Your Child Misbehaving or Asking to Be Seen? · 42 min · Episode 132What if the behaviour you're trying to stop is actually your child trying to tell you something? When our children answer back, push boundaries, refuse, shout or demand control…
- Are You Bringing Work Stress Home to Your Kids? · 41 min · Episode 131You finish work. But has work finished with you? Because your children don't see the deadline, difficult conversation or financial pressure you're carrying. They simply…
- What Is Modern Fatherhood Doing to Men? · 24 min · Episode 130Modern fatherhood asks men to provide, protect, parent, support, communicate, lead and stay present. But what is all that pressure doing to us? Because our children don't only…
- Are You Parenting Your Child or Defending Your Choices? · 39 min · Episode 129Do you ever feel like you’re parenting your children while simultaneously having to justify your choices to everyone around you? When grandparents, parents or extended family…
- Are Your Rules Building Trust or Just Demanding Obedience? · 29 min · Episode 128Your children need rules. But do those rules make them trust your leadership, or simply fear the consequence of ignoring you? This episode explores boundaries, discipline and…
- What If Becoming Yourself Is Enough? · 21 min · Episode 127Are you becoming a better father, or exhausting yourself trying to become every version of the man you're told you should be? This episode is about identity, comparison and why…
- Do You Have The Balls To Tell Her How You Really Feel? · 33 min · Episode 126When people see the father you've become, do they know who helped you become him? This is a message to my wife, Teri. A thank you for the sacrifices I didn't always see, the…
- 5 Things I Want My Son To Remember When Life Gets Hard · 27 min · Episode 125What would you want your child to hear on the day they stopped believing in themselves? This is a message to my eldest son about self belief, confidence, failure, comparison and…
- Every Father Should Leave This Message For Their Son · 26 min · Episode 124If your child could hear one message from you years from now… what would you want them to remember? This week isn't just another podcast. It's a letter to my youngest son and an…
- What Happens When Belief Demands Commitment? · 19 min · Episode 123Your children don’t need your success. They need your commitment. If your children are watching you build, risk, fail and keep going, what are they learning about courage, belief…
- What Do Your Children Feel When You Walk Into The Room? · 8 min · Episode 122Your children don't experience your intentions. They experience your energy. Every time you walk into the room, you're shaping how your children feel about themselves, about home…
- Are You Raising Resilient Children… Or Teaching Them To Struggle Alone? · 23 min · Episode 121Your children are always learning from you, but not just from your victories. They're learning from how you handle pressure, setbacks and struggle. In this episode, we explore…
- 5 Things Missing From Most Fathers' Lives (And Why Their Kids Feel It) · 23 min · Episode 120Your children don't just experience what you do. They experience who you become. Discover the five things missing from many fathers' lives that quietly shape connection, trust…
- 3 Things Every Dad Can Change Today · 17 min · Episode 119Your children are becoming who they watch every single day. Discover the 3 simple changes every father can make today to build stronger relationships, greater confidence and a…
- If Your Son Became You, Would You Be Proud? · 20 min · Episode 118Imagine your son becomes exactly like you. Not the version you show the world. The version your family sees every single day. The man who walks through the front door after…
- The Success Trap Every Father Needs To Escape · 20 min · Episode 117What if the life you're working so hard to build... Is quietly pulling you away from the people you're building it for? Most dads don't wake up wanting to miss moments. They wake…
- Am I Teaching My Kids Confidence… Or Just Hiding My Fear? · 24 min · Episode 116What if the biggest thing holding your child back... Isn't their confidence? It's yours. Because most dads don't lead from fear intentionally. We call it: Protection Guidance…
