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Startup DadThe Best of Startup Dad 2024 - Scott Belsky, Nir Eyal, Tod Francis, Immad Akhund, Siqi Chen & more!Today I’m releasing the best of Startup Dad from 2024! Across over 50 hours of conversations, hundreds of topics, and approaching 100 Dads (and Moms) I’ve covered a lot. In this episode you’ll hear from dozens of executives and founders like Scott Belsky of Adobe, Immad Akhund from Mercury, Siqi Chen from Runway, Chris Miller from Hubspot, Lane Shackleton from Coda and Adam Nash from Daffy. You’ll also hear best-selling authors and experts like Sean Ellis, Nir Eyal, Linda Flanagan and “Dad Brain” expert Darby Saxby alongside some lesser-known founders and solopreneurs who are making it work or sometimes ju...
2024-12-193h 41
The Dadversity PodcastPeople-pleasing isn't love - it's manipulation (ft Tom Palmer)Welcome to The Dadversity Podcast! In this thought-provoking episode, coach Tom Palmer dives into the powerful topic: “People-Pleasing Isn’t Love – It’s Manipulation.” Tom unpacks the hidden dynamics of people-pleasing, exploring how this behavior can sabotage relationships and personal growth. This episode offers actionable insights for breaking free from this cycle and building healthier, more authentic connections.---Show Notes[00:00] Introduction to the EpisodeAn overview of the topic and why people-pleasing can often be misunderstood.[03:00] What Is People-Pleasing?Tom defines pe...
2024-11-2927 min
The Dadversity PodcastLesson Trailer: People-pleasing isn't love - it's manipulationPeople-pleasing isn't love - it's manipulation by Tom Palmer This lesson goes live inside the Dadversity community on Friday 29th November.
2024-11-2801 min
The Dadversity PodcastBeing a dad whilst building a company, sobriety and Ironman ft Scott McCullochScott McCulloch is the Dad who built a company from £0 - £7m in revenue. We talk about that process, what sparked sobriety after turning 40 and training to take on endurance events around the world.Show Notes[00:00] Introduction to Scott McCullochNathan introduces Scott and reflects on connecting through LinkedIn.[02:00] Scott’s Current EndeavorsScott discusses his current freelance work in digital marketing and as a non-executive director, leveraging his experience scaling businesses.[03:45] Growing Up and Entrepreneurial RootsSc...
2024-11-2141 min
The Dadversity PodcastSupporting your own father with bipolar and drinking from an early age (ft Matt Tyler)[00:00:00] – Introduction • Nathan introduces the episode, welcoming guest Matt Tyler and playfully addressing their football rivalry.[00:01:15] – Matt’s Background • Matt discusses growing up in Birmingham, England, and reflects on his happy early childhood years, with family trips and local adventures.[00:03:15] – Chaotic Teenage Years and Bipolar Disorder • Matt describes his father’s bipolar disorder and its impact on his teenage years. He explains how this affected his family’s dynamics, community reputation, and led him to develop coping mechanisms, including heavy drinking.[0...
2024-11-1435 min
The Dadversity PodcastThe Story of Clarke CarlisleWe go beyond the headlines to uncover the real story of Clark Carlisle. Who is Clarke? What drives a footballer, so adored to feel like he had to drink to forget. Clarke shares his experiences with suicide attempts. Covert and blatant racism. We discussed his incredible dad, a footballer, shaped by a broken system in the seventies and eighties. And finally Clark reflects on his experiences of fatherhood. He promotes the idea of not forcing a neurotypical world on his incredible neurodiverse daughter.This is a story of Cl...
2024-10-311h 01
Startup DadTurning Divorce, Alcoholism And Violence Into Dadversity | Nathan Jefferson (Dad of 2, Founder of Dadversity)Nathan Jefferson is an entrepreneur, turned tech recruiter, turned entrepreneur (again). His latest company, Dadversity, is focused on helping Dads improve their personal, professional and parenting skills. It’s rooted in his own lived experience with two abusive stepfathers and a biological father who left him at a young age. He’s on a mission to help Dads be better so they don’t repeat the mistakes he experienced in his childhood. Nathan is also a husband and the father of two kids. In our conversation today we discussed:* The origin story of Dadversity* What it’s l...
2024-10-3057 min
The Dadversity PodcastCreating your Peak Week with Steve CardwellSteve Cardwell is creating the most productive dads on the planet with his Peak Week model. There are four key parts:1. Daily Gold StandardsThe absolute essential things in your life that happen every day.Examples: sleep, gym, school drop offs, lunch etc.2. High & Low Leverage TasksHigh leverage = the things that move you forward as a person in life, in business or as a parent.Low leverage = the...
2024-10-2841 min
The Dadversity PodcastNavigating the transition to fatherhood by Scott MairScott Mair is one of the most sought after coaches in the UK. His knowledge on all things dad life finds himself delivering talks with some of the biggest brands.On this episode, he discusses 'the emotional rollercoaster' of becoming a new dad: anxiety, pressure, joy, reality check.He also provides really practical ways to solve some of the challenges that you're facing as a first-time dad.
2024-10-1637 min
The Dadversity PodcastDesigning your career with intention by Laura AllenLaura Allen helps dads to build their career with intention.You might be working your way through a corporate career and feeling emotionally withdrawn from the 40+ hours every week.Laura will walk through the triggers that you need to look out for, and explain why it's never too late to make a change! You'll also receive the full framework on how to redesign the career of your dreams.
2024-10-1646 min
The Dadversity PodcastThe 5 skills that you need to learn to tackle sibling rivalry by Ebiere BoluEbiere Bolu talks through the dynamic of 'sibling rivalry.'When you've had a child, and that child then becomes a bigger brother or sister, you're going to face some challenges driven by connection and jealousy!Ebiere will share the 5 skills that you need to learn to tackle sibling rivalry.
2024-10-1530 min
The Dadversity PodcastWhy high-performing dads often struggle in relationships with Tom PalmerThe relationship expert, Tom Palmer, talks about why high-performing dads are often terrible at building stronger relationships with their wives/partners at home. He's broken it down into the difference of skills and behaviours required in both environments. Can you guess which is which?Logic > feelingsEfficiency > patienceProblem-solving > presenceCompetitiveness > collaborationEmotional suppression > emotional availability"Relationships aren't a problem to be solved, they're a thing to be nurtured."
2024-10-1527 min
The Dadversity PodcastThe 5 baby steps to becoming a fitter dad with Mikey MoonMikey Moon brings together a really simple strategy for dads to slowly start getting fitter. There are five steps to consider:1. Move more - really basic, but just start moving.2. Nutrition review - clean up your nutrition. Eat whole foods, cut down on the bad stuff - we know what's good and bad.3. Sleep routine - difficult with youngsters, but try to apply some level of consistency, even if it's reducing screen time before bed.4. Apply structure - go back to #1 and #2, apply structure around the activity. Start planning workouts, meal plans - join...
2024-10-1541 min
The Dadversity PodcastDadversity Daily #14Day 14 since the community went live. Another busy one.Clarke Carlisle confirmed for the podcast. That's going to be a live stream inside the Dadversity community.I've included some of the ideas and features that we're building too.Until tomorrow!
2024-10-1403 min
The Dadversity PodcastThe Story of DadversityEpisode 20. Time flies! This is a personal one.It's the 10th September, 2024. We're a couple of weeks out from launching the website and the community. It's taken so much effort and energy to get to this point. You know when something lives rent free in your mind?! Dadversity has been the thing. But I love it. I love the potential. I love the feelings people have towards the concept.So, as a celebration of the launch, I'm sharing my own story of why Dadversity exists.
2024-09-1004 min
The Dadversity PodcastLosing your twin brother, trying to recover and pushing forward with purpose ft Scott Shillum**This show includes references to suicide**This is Scott Shillum. Dad of 2. Exceptional talent in the world of media. On the face of it everything looks pretty normal. Then you dig deeper and realise the heartache and subsequent steel this dad has acquired as he recovered from losing his twin brother, Dan, to suicide.
2024-07-2354 min
The Dadversity PodcastWhen dad leaves home, reflecting on fatherhood with 7 boys ft Scott MairYou know what's funny? How quickly society judges people who have lots of children.When you tell someone you have 7 kids, their eyes widen, their breath intake becomes sharp. It's usually followed by some comment about how mad or how crazy you are - or even how inept they would be in your position.Scott Mair - 7 boys in with his incredible wife - is changing the conversation around having kids. He's dispelling some of the age-old cliches on parenting and leading with empathy and deep thought to create an environment that fosters the most...
2024-07-0942 min
The Dadversity PodcastManaging family life after a life-changing diagnosis ft Jon StannersIt's the news that no family wants to receive.From travelling the world without a care in the world to impending personal crisis. It's a sobering story of adversity lurking around the corner. This is the incredible story told by Jon Stanners, a young dad, and his wife, Laura, who managed to not only beat cancer, but remained totally positive throughout the process.
2024-07-0435 min
The Dadversity PodcastBalancing becoming a new dad and reflecting on a musical childhood ft Yeh Yeh Ben (Ben Hughes)Meet Ben Hughes aka Yeh Yeh Ben.An incredible musical career, inspired by learning the fundamentals from his dad, has led Ben to perform at a high-level. Suddenly everything changed. Covid decimated the industry for artists. Live performances stopped, and Ben had to get creative to find a way of generating revenue.Ben talks about transitioning as a father, the importance of committing to something as a kid and his hope for the future! Enjoy the show.
2024-06-2533 min
The Dadversity PodcastThree rules to raise remarkable teenagers with Angela KaranjaWe were very fortunate to hear the thoughts on Angela Karanja, creator of Raising Remarkable Teenagers.Angela talks about her three step framework to help parents inspire their teenagers with a leadership mentality: Modelling, Mentoring, Motivating.Each step is broken down during this session, so be sure to practice some of the stuff you hear in this high energy episode. It's powerful!
2024-06-2031 min
The Dadversity PodcastTwo for Joy: The heartwarming story of Thomas & Alice (ft James Melville-Ross)Two for Joy is the incredible story of twins Alice & Tommy who defied all odds following the heartbreaking diagnosis of quadriplegic cerebral palsy.Listen to James' recollection of how this incredible family turned despair into unrelenting positivity.OverviewJames' childhood: The incredible opportunities it afforded him, and his well-grounded family dynamicMeeting the love of his life, Georgie, in week 1 of University lifeThe journey of IVF, including a chance meeting with four magpiesManaging a premature birthThe emotions of the diagnosis which would change their family life forever
2024-05-3035 min
The Dadversity PodcastThe impact of children, the Boat of Hope and relentless giving ft Bernie HollywoodBernie Hollywood: The Relentless GiverBernie was inspired by his mum and dad, who he sadly lost by the time he'd hit 23. Their memory lives on through Bernie's relentless mission to give back to the world.Since then he's launched and supported charities to give young people opportunities, rowed across the Atlantic and support school builds in Africa.
2024-05-2032 min
The Dadversity PodcastThe role of a dad, emotional parenting and sibling rivalry ft Ebiere BoluWhat's the role of a dad?Are you a mature parent?How are we supposed to deal with sibling rivalry?Big questions. 34 minutes. Let's go.
2024-05-1334 min
The Dadversity PodcastARFID, unlearning behaviours and strength in the pack ft Dan LightIt's not lost on me just how brave the dads are that appear on this show. It's why I think Dadversity is the greatest podcast on the planet. There's no agenda. It's just a bunch of dads with interesting stories to share.Dan Light is a dad to four boys, including twins. One of his boys was diagnosed with ARFID. It's an eating disorder that adds real complexity to daily life - huge ups and downs.Huge thanks to Dan for sharing his story. Top man!Nathan
2024-04-3030 min
The Dadversity Podcast12 weeks premature, the initial feelings and the full journey ft Liam BackDadversity sat down with Liam Back to discuss the journey to becoming a dad when your child is premature. Of all the topics you discuss when you're having a baby - 'what if it comes 12 weeks early' - isn't top of the list for most parents. Sadly, it's a reality for a lot of parents across the world. In 2021, 53,000 babies were born prematurely in the UK alone. 6% were extremely preterm (before 28 weeks).You're about to step into the shoes of a dad who was forced into a world of helplessness as his child wa...
2024-04-1540 min
The Dadversity PodcastIs it possible to retrain the nervous system to let go of trauma? Ft Tim NealeHow does a really happy kid develop such significant trauma? Meet Tim, a world-leading Emotional Coach who helps dads to tackle previous trauma.Tim lived through the worst drug and alcohol-fuelled moments to totally transform his life, and go on to positively impact the lives of 800+ people.It's possible to tackle trauma.
2024-04-1054 min
The Dadversity PodcastKarin Palm: Being present, creating a human experience & remaining playfulKarin Palm is all about being present in the moment to enable conscious thinking and logical decision making.Dads will learn how to:Refocus their attention on the nowGet out of a he does/she does war with their partnersEnd all judgement of yourself for good
2024-04-0854 min
The Dadversity PodcastThe Mortgage Show with Mikey JohnsonWelcome to the first episode of The Mortgage Show with Mikey Johnson.We asked the Dadversity community about their mortgage challenges. Unsurprisingly, rising interest rates were right up there. Mikey gave some unbelievable advice on how dads can tackle that with The Mortgage Charter. Never heard of it? No, me neither.Here are the questions that we put to Mikey. Enjoy the show:Q: My mortgage is due to expire in May 2024. What would you recommend doing? We signed a 2-year fixed at 2.4%.Q: How much can we...
2023-12-0719 min
The Dadversity PodcastThe Dynamic Dad with Dave GibbonsDoes the environment dictate your outcomes? I think so, and so does Dave Gibbons.But how did he manage to progress from a council estate in Manchester, through to generating millions in revenue, when other people don't reach that level of success with way more foundational tools?It's a fascinating story where this dad realised that building products and services was the only way to move forward, and he made incredible progress.Listen to the challenges, balancing family life and learning more about why he had to scale back eventually.This...
2023-10-2431 min
The Winding RoadReal-Time Career Pivot Show: Mastering the Art of Juggling a Day Job and a Side ProjectDo you ever wonder how to keep the momentum going when juggling a day job and a side project? This week, Nathan and Travis share their experiences with this very thing.While working on a contract with the University of Oxford, Nathan has also been developing his side project, Dadversity. He brings invaluable insights about the importance of consistency, especially when it comes to maintaining a digital presence on social media. So, grab a notepad because, in this episode, you’ll learn that showing up consistently matters more than a viral post.Balancing energy and ti...
2023-10-2030 min
The Dadversity PodcastThe Bounceback Dad with Christian HoyleChristian Hoyle: The Bounceback Dad.Christian has seen so much adversity in his life, that it's almost become second nature to create frameworks for tackling challenges that haven't arrived yet.He's mastered his mind, brushes off challenges and constantly pushes forward.
2023-10-0246 min
The Dadversity PodcastThe Entrepreneurial Dad with Ben MooreBen Moore doesn't believe in convention, and it's his pursuit of innovating and staying away from the beaten track that's brought huge success in his career and his life.But how did this dad build up to this point?
2023-09-1533 min
The Dadversity PodcastThe 100 Mile Dad with Ian MacbethThis is the story of Ian Macbeth, one of the most driven dads we've met so far in Dadversity. Interviewing Ian felt like interviewing a dad that's created a mindset of always going after what's next, and never settling for what you have. When you peel back the layers, there's a real sense of resilience, confidence and desire to test himself, just to see how far he can climb.After completing his first 100-mile race, he found adversity in the shape of failing to complete another. Was the first race a fluke, or did this d...
2023-09-0735 min
The Dadversity PodcastThe Road to Sobriety with Nate GuggiaThe road to sobriety is different for every day who begins their journey. It's no different for this dad, who opens up on kicking the bad habits that plagued his teens and 20's. The recovery was inspiring, and as I listened to the story, I got a real sense of just how much effort this dad has put into transforming his life and becoming the best possible example to his son.
2023-09-0135 min
The Dadversity Podcast#1: Taking The Plunge with Jason DonnellyJason Donnelly is the Creative Director and best-selling author who, quite literally, froze his mid-life crisis away. A fascinating journey which started with cold ice baths has culminated in a 30-kilo weight loss in just over 6-months. Learn how this dad moved forward.
2023-08-2533 min