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Dad DialogueDiet, Exercise, Social and Mental Health - Dad Diary Deep DiveA new episode of Dad Diary Deep Dive sees us tackle the big topic of health for fathers. In this episode you will hear from me, Laurence, as well as previous guests on the Dad Dialogue interviews. As we go through some key areas of health you will hear research sources for the discussion points, which are available in a Google document linked below. During the episode we cover: food and diet, exercise and fitness, mental health, social health and hobbies.Google Doc for sources and links.Thank you for...2025-06-091h 17
Dad DialogueCareer Challenges, Boundaries, Life Pillars with Clay Garrett | Ep 35Joining Laurence for episode 35 is Clay from Campfire Gentleman! In this episode we talk about the journey of Clay losing his job during Covid times, the perspective shift that brought along and the adjustments he was able to make to really capitalise on the positive side of things. We also discuss how this journey helped lead Clay to create Campfire Gentleman, a website and newsletter where you can spark connection, purpose and growth in your own life.Find Clay here:WebsiteInstagram Music by Jeremy Blake @RedMeansRecording...2025-05-2647 min
Dad DialogueFamily Health Challenges, Faith Life, Sport with Wes Boling | Ep 34For episode 34, Laurence is joined by Wes Boling. Wes is based in the US, is big fan of various sports, has a 4 year old son and went through a pretty challenging time as his wife battled a serious health condition.In the episode we talk about the importance of sports for Wes and how he views the importance of supporting a team. We also take the time to discuss what life looked like as Wes' wife was in hospital battling a serious condition, unsure if she would come through and how that affected him personally and...2025-05-1257 min
Dad DialogueStay at home dad life, reflecting positivity through difficulties with Devon Neisen | Ep 33Devon is the host of The Imperfect Dads podcast, formerly known as Nashville Dads. He is a stay at home dad to three kids so that is a big focus of our conversation, how he and his wife came to that decision and how he navigates life with that role.We also discuss the brutal story of how Devon's car was stolen as they were halfway through their cross-country move. A situation that would drive many of us to rage, hurt, questioning - Devon shares here how he was able to keep a level-head, and reflect some...2025-04-281h 00
Dad DialogueLoss, Grief, Priorities with Brooks Anacker | Ep 32Trigger Warning: this episode features a heavy discussion around the loss of a child, if this hits too close to home, be sure to be in a good place and frame of mind before listening.Brooks is the father to three children, two sons and a daughter. His daughter, Evangeline, is sadly no longer with us so a large focus of this episode is on the grief process of the tragic loss of a child. Brooks has been able to channel all of the feelings around the tragedy into positivity by becoming certified as a coach...2025-04-1443 min
Dad DialogueAdoption, ADHD, Juvenile Correction with Michael Box | Ep 31Michael is an independent filmmaker and screenwriter based in the US and has 3 teenage kids. On this episode we dive into the story behind his children's adoption and what that has looked like for each of them and the family. We also discuss Michael's adult diagnosis of ADHD and what impact that has had on his parenting journey. Michael also spends time working within a juvenile facility so we also discuss some aspects of that and how that role affects him as a parent and vice versa.Michael's links:Production Company - EchoEterna.com2025-03-3156 min
Dad DialoguePremature Delivery, Eating Difficulties, Family Protection with Shaun Fitzgerald | Ep 30For episode 30 of the Dad Dialogue podcast, Laurence chats with Shaun Fitzgerald who is based in America. Shaun has one daughter and the primary focus of the conversation is around how his daughter was born premature and the knock-on effects this had on her development and the situation that led her to have a need for a feeding tube to be installed.Shaun is very open and vulnerable as he shares this story and the emotions that come along with it. I hope you enjoy listening.Find more of Shaun here:...2025-03-1757 min
Dad DialogueAlcoholism, Emotions, Step-Fatherhood with CJ Robinson | Ep 29Joining Laurence for another episode of the Dad Dialogue podcast this time is CJ Robinson. CJ is an author based in the US and in the conversation, we talk a lot about CJ’s upbringing, the impact his father had on him as well as how CJ conquered alcoholism and what that journey looked like alongside meeting his now wife and becoming a step-father. CJ displays lots of vulnerability with his story and it is clear to see how he believes that this sort of openness and vulnerability is a positive thing to help others deal wit...2025-03-031h 02
Dad DialogueParenting Adults, Men’s Health, Relationships with Matt Cook | Ep 28For episode 28 of the Dad Dialogue podcast we welcome Matt Cook on the show. Matt is the parent to two adult kids and has spent a large part of his life working within the men's health space, helping around 80,000 men with different forms of coaching. Matt has done research into different aspects of men's health and has a lot of insight to share with the dads out there. Alongside his professional work, Matt is able to pull from a large amount of experience in terms of parenting and seeing the different developments within the world of the current digital...2025-02-171h 06
Dad DialogueDiving into screen time, TV shows, video games | What should we be doing? | Dad Diary Deep Dive Ep 1The first episode of the Dad Diary Deep Dive is here! For this episode, host Laurence will dive into the topic of screen time, device use, TV shows, video games and online safety. This will be approached through the lenses of:* Research* Laurence’s personal experiences* Personal experiences and expertise of previous guestsThis topic can cause a lot of stress for different parents as it can sometimes feel like a constant battle we are in fact losing. This episode aims to offer some different perspectives and voices on th...2025-02-151h 21
Dad DialogueChildren's Sports, Nutrition, Being a Step-Father with Grant Jenkins | Ep 27On the Dad Dialogue podcast this week is Grant Jenkins. Grant is a father of two, a boy and a girl, in the episode we discuss the differences in becoming a step father to his son and then welcoming his daughter into the world as a newborn and what different challenges that brought.Grant has spent many years in the sports coaching space, working alongside many young athletes and taking them to high level sporting events. Grant shares his view on the best methods for getting kids involved in exercise as well as some top tips...2025-02-0357 min
Dad DialogueBeing a Stay at Home Dad, Growing Dad Groups and Relationship Expectations with Devin Krotman | Ep 26On the Dad Dialogue podcast this week is Devin Krotmen from Nashville Dad Walks! Devin has two kids with another on the way very soon. This was a unique experience so for Dad Dialogue as it was the first episode recorded while the guest was parenting at the same time! I was impressed with how chilled his daughter was and the lack of interruption!In the episode we dive into various topics such as being a stay at home dad, the strong emotions of early fatherhood, the importance of communicating clear expectations with our partners and...2025-01-2055 min
Dad DialogueReflecting on 2024 and Looking Forward to 2025 - Dad Diary Ep 2(Re-uploaded to fix broken audio)As we wave goodbye to 2024 and usher in 2025, Laurence sits down and spends some time reflecting and looking forward.In this episode we look back through the personal lens, discussing growth areas of being a stay at home dad, as well as the lens of the Dad Dialogue podcast, including many clips from previous guests.We then spend some time looking forward briefly to what 2025 has in store personally, but more importantly what 2025 has in store for Dad Dialogue.I hope you enjoy...2025-01-1647 min
Dad DialogueReflecting on 2024 and Looking Ahead to 2025 - Dad Diary Ep 2As we wave goodbye to 2024 and usher in 2025, Laurence sits down and spends some time reflecting and looking forward.In this episode we look back through the personal lens, discussing growth areas of being a stay at home dad, as well as the lens of the Dad Dialogue podcast, including many clips from previous guests.We then spend some time looking forward briefly to what 2025 has in store personally, but more importantly what 2025 has in store for Dad Dialogue.I hope you enjoy the episode! Please get in touch if...2025-01-0659 min
Dad DialogueChoosing a School, Kid's Ownership & Responsibility with Anson Young | Ep 25First episode of 2025! Joining Laurence today is Anson. Anson is from America and is the dad to a teenage son. His son recently started high school. In the episode we discuss how Anson encourages and promotes responsibility with his son and how they worked together as a family to decide on the best school choice, leading to the eventual choice of a private school. We also discuss the feelings and choices behind sticking to having one child as well as the very stark reality of how quickly kids grow up and the impacts that has on us as parents...2025-01-0648 min
Before We Get There12. Redefining Success Through Parenthood with Laurence ChineryIn this episode of Before We Get There, host Nicholas Braman interviews Laurence Chinery, a stay-at-home dad and former educator who has lived in Hong Kong and now resides in the Netherlands. They discuss Laurence's experience of becoming a stay-at-home dad, the challenges of isolation in a new country, the decisions around childcare, and the values he hopes to instill in his children. The conversation explores cultural differences, societal expectations, and personal growth through fatherhood, culminating in insights into how Laurence balances parenthood with his personal projects, like his podcast 'Dad Dialogue.
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Dad DialogueEp 24 - James Gomes - Parenting Approaches, Balancing Work, ReadingOn the Dad Dialogue podcast this week is James Gomes. James is based in America and he is the father to a 6 year old girl. At the time of filming, James was between jobs as he and his family had recently gone through a big move. Part of the discussion is around what that looks like and how he supported his wife and daughter during that process. James has a strong view on parenting advice and shares from his experiences and relationships how different parents approach parenting in such different ways. James also shares a big w...2024-12-1654 min
Dad DialogueEp 23 - David Cruz E Silva - New Fatherhood, Life DesignFor this episode of the Dad Dialogue podcast, Laurence is joined by David. David is a new father of a daughter who at the time of recording was 3 months old. In the conversation David shares his part of the story relating to welcoming his daughter into the world, the balancing act of becoming a new father as a business owner and also the importance of systems and routines within a partnership.Remember to think about the expectant fathers and the new fathers out there that could do with a little support, reach out t...2024-12-0956 min
Dad DialogueEp 22 - Matt Marquez - Relationships, Travel, Goals & Needsoday we welcome Matt Marquez to the Dad Dialogue podcastMatt is a relationship coach and a father of a 4 year old girl. In the episode we talk about all sorts of topics including Matt’s heart behind becoming a relationship coach and his approach to maintaining and improving different relationships.We talk about Matt’s time as a stay at home dad, and what led him to make a change from this role. This being part of a bigger discussion about the wants and desires we have as parents and the importance of i...2024-12-0256 min
Dad DialogueEp 21 - Corin Long - Parental Leave, Kids TV, Worries & ConcernsJoining Laurence today is Corin. Corin is a dad of two, a 12 year old girl and a 7 year old boy. During the episode we discuss Corin’s experience taking 6 months parental leave for each of his kids and the different positives from that process as well as some of the challenges. Corin has his own podcast based around kids’ TV so we spend some time discussing that topic and the importance of quality kids’ TV as well as us taking some ownership of what our kids are consuming. You can check out Beyond the Broo...2024-11-2548 min
Dad DialogueEp 20 - Dustin Horvath - ADHD, Stay at Home Parenting, Research & LearningFor episode 20 of the Dad Dialogue podcast, Laurence is joined by Dustin Horvath. Dustin is a father of two young girls and is a dad with ADHD. A former educator, Dustin now offers consulting services to young people who may also have ADHD to help them plan for their future. Dustin shares his insight into what it looks like being a father with ADHD and how his approach to parenting alters based on the various research he does in his particular field. When his daughters were younger, Dustin was a stay at home da...2024-11-181h 12
Dad DialogueEp 19 - Skyler Huss - Step-parenting, Showing Up, SafetyAnother first for the Dad Dialogue podcast as we welcome the first step-dad on to the show. Skyler has two daughters, the eldest to which he is a step-father. On the show we talk about the journey towards becoming a step-father, the memorable moments of bonding with his now step-daughter, as well as managing relationships once he and his wife had a new child as well.Skyler tells of his impressive record of having attended every single event that his daughters have been a part of. Sports activities, music performances, school events, you name it, he...2024-11-1157 min
Dad DialogueEp 18 - Nicholas Braman - Culture, Childcare, Work BalanceFor this episode of the Dad Dialogue podcast, host Laurence is joined by Nicholas Braman. Nicholas is based in Singapore and he has a 2 year old daughter. In the episode we discuss the various culture within Nicholas’ family as he himself is ethnically Korean but raised in the US after being adopted as a child. Nicholas’ wife is from China where the couple lived for some time also, so when it comes to creating their own family culture there is a lot of different voices.We discuss the role of domestic helpers and what...2024-11-0454 min
Dad DialogueEp 17 - Mitchell Osmond - Transformation, Helping MenOn episode 17 of the Dad Dialogue podcast the guest is Mitchell Osmond of Dadnation. Mitchell is the dad to a 10 month old boy and as a father he has been able to pull from his experiences of stepping up and caring for his nieces who had their own troubled upbringing. In this episode Mitchell shares about his own upbringing within a dysfunctional home as well as the much needed transformation he went through early on in his marriage. Mitchell has a background as a music pastor and was raised within a church setting so we also discuss the importance...2024-10-281h 10
Dad DialogueEp 16 - Leopoldo Aizersztein - Media Boundaries, Moving CountriesIn this episode of Dad Dialogue Podcast, we sit down with Leo, an innovative video game developer and dedicated father of two. With a son and a daughter, Leo shares insights on balancing his creative career with family life. Join us as he discusses the unique perspectives his children bring to his work, the challenges of parenting in a digital age, and the importance of making meaningful connections with his children.Leo is originally from Argentina and his wife is from Ecuador so we also discuss what’s it like having a mixed heritage as well as th...2024-10-2152 min
Dad DialogueEp 15 - Mike Jackson - Terrible Twos, Allergies, Being ProudJoining Laurence for the next instalment of the Dad Dialogue podcast is Mike! Mike is a salesman based in Texas and he has been married for five years and he and his wife have a two year old daughter together.In this episode we talk about career changes for Mike and his wife, supporting his family finically and emotionally as well as balancing time spent with his daughter. We also talk about the different stages of raising a child and Mike shares his pride for his daughter as she continues to develop in different ways. The...2024-10-1439 min
Dad DialogueEp 14 - Jason Minter - Adoption & FosteringWe have another first for the Dad Dialogue podcast, the first dad to have adopted his children! Jason is married to his husband Zane and around 7 years ago they adopted a teenage boy out of the foster system. They subsequently adopted that boys older sister and took custody of her daughter also, making Jason a grandpa! The story of how this family came together is super interesting and something that can provide a different perspective to methods of starting and raising a family. Jason has his own podcast which he hosts alongside his friend Jennifer who a...2024-10-0756 min
Dad DialogueEp 13 - Daniel Woodrum - Discipline, Systems, FitnessFor this episode of the Dad Dialogue podcast we welcome Daniel Woodrum on to the show. Daniel is coming up to 10 years married and has three kids. Daniel works as a business coach and he identifies his mission as helping other parents become more disciplined and more productive so they can focus on what's important to them.Daniel has a background in gym management, and he open and operated at different times 4 gyms, which he has since sold. Daniel now works for a company called Early to Rise which helps entrepreneurs and businesses operate in the...2024-09-3059 min
Dad DialogueEp 12 - Pete McAllen - Musicianship, Balance, GriefJoining Laurence for this episode of the Dad Dialogue podcast is Pete from Pyramid Park! Pete is a songwriter, recording artist and studying graphic designer, alongside being a dad to two girls aged seven and three. Wonder how he finds time to fit all of that in? Listen to the episode!Alongside the discussion around Pete’s work in the music world, he shares many other stories including some relating to grief of losing a loved one. Having lost his dad at the age of 11, Pete recently also went through the process of losing his mother-in-law. We...2024-09-0958 min
Dad DialogueEp 11 - John Kirkland - Fathering Project, Being a Connected DadTodays episode of the Dad Dialogue podcast features John Kirkland from The Fathering Project. John has 4 children ranging from 8-18 so we talk about what life has looked like throughout his different stages of being a father, as well as how his career as a teacher has impacted his parenting. Two of John's children are neurodivergent so we discuss that a little also.The Fathering Project is an Australian based charity which exists to help dads connect more with their kids and with other dads primarily through various dad groups and school initiatives. Jo...2024-08-1253 min
Dad DialogueEp 10 - Khaled Abdallah - Cancer Battle, Faith Upbringing, Second Generation ImmigrantEpisode 10 of the Dad Dialogue podcast is live! Joining Laurence this week is Khaled from America. Khaled has two sons with a third on the way due two months after the recording of this episode. In this episode we talk about the transition of one to two children as well as any preparations for number three. Khaled and his wife are both children of immigrants to the United States so we talk about how that varied heritage has helped shaped him into the husband and father he is.Before having children, Khaled had some serious...2024-08-0543 min
Dad DialogueEp 9 - Justin Strawn - Family Health Journeys, Learning from UpbringingAfter a bit of a summer hiatus, Dad Dialogue is back with the 9th episode in the series. Host Laurence is joined by Justin for this latest instalment. Justin is a teacher from America who has two children, a boy and a girl. In this episode we talk about the main differences between his two children and the relationship they have grown together. Justin and his family recently went through some health problems involving his wife. He opens up in this episode sharing about that long journey with us, the challenges that brought and how he...2024-07-2944 min
Dad DialogueDad Diary 1 - Sharing Ambulance Trips & Hospital StaysA new series within the Dad Dialogue world - Dad Diaries. These will be occasional episodes where the host Laurence sits down to share and discuss something without another guest present.In this first edition of the format, Laurence shares the story (stories) involving his oldest son Micah and some health issues that resulted in a couple of ambulance trips and hospital stays.After learning how common respiratory issues are in young children, Laurence wanted his stories to be heard to help inform others.Sources:https://pubmed.ncbi...2024-07-0833 min
Dad DialogueEp 8 - Tim Hiatt - Travelling With a Young Child, Keeping CalmFor the 8th episode of the Dad Dialogue podcast, Laurence is joined by Tim. Tim is originally from Australia and he and his family now live in Germany, having lived in other European countries before. As he and his wife both have various heritages and family all over the world, the main topic of our conversation revolves around travelling, and more specifically, travelling with a young child. Tim’s son, Jonathan, is now 16 months old and has visited 12 countries already. Tim talks about the heart behind making all of this travel happen, as well as some sto...2024-07-0158 min
Dad DialogueEp 7 - Mário Sousa - New Dad Anxieties, Parent PreparationLaurence is joined by Mário for the seventh episode of the Dad Dialogue podcast. Mário is a fairly new father having welcomed his son, Bruno, into the world in April 2024. Mário talks about some of the struggles he went through in the build up and during the birth of his first child, as well as the steps he took to try and prepare for the birth and preparing to be a father.Mário’s story will resonate with many parents out there and serves as a usual reminder to what t...2024-06-1728 min
Dad DialogueEp 6 - Chris Underwood - Helping People, Raising DaughtersFor episode 6 of the Dad Dialogue podcast, host Laurence is joined by Chris. Chris works for a Christian charity and in this conversation we talk about how he was inspired by his parents to following in their footsteps and how he hopes his actions inspire his daughters. We also talk about the importance Chris puts on his role of protecting his daughters and raising girls in this current environment. Enjoy the episode!Keep up to date with the podcast:WebsiteSign up to be a guest Instagram...2024-06-1033 min
Dad DialogueEp 5 - Darcy McAlister - Life as a Grandfather, Intentionality as a DadThe first grandfather on the Dad Dialogue Podcast! Coming on to the show is Darcy McAlister. Darcy is from Canada and has many different roles and responsibilities within different spaces, but he sums it up by saying he works alongside his wife, Leanne, to help build leaders. They do these through numerous different channels and he speaks about some of that during our conversation. Darcy has three children and five grandchildren. Darcy opens up and shares numerous stories about he has led his family in the best way he could. Listen now to hear how Darcy...2024-06-0336 min
Dad DialogueEp 4 - Joe Chrisman - Dad Groups, Learning and Improving as a DadOn the fourth instalment of the Dad Dialogue Podcast, host Laurence is joined by Joe. Originally from America, Joe moved to the Netherlands with his wife so she could continue her studies. Listen to the episode to learn what lead them to stay and eventually have kids here too. Joe shares about his experiences of being a foreigner in a unfamiliar system and trying his best to be prepared for the arrival of his kids. He also talks about the moment where he realised he could do more for his family, deciding to make a commitment which lead to...2024-05-2743 min
Dad DialogueEp 3 - Matt Li - Owning a Company, Challenges, New Dad LifeIn this third episode of the Dad Dialogue podcast, Laurence is joined by his friend Matt from Hong Kong. Matt is the dad to Nora who at the time of recording was 9 months old. Matt owns and runs a company which obviously brings a lot of challenges, we talk about how he manages his workload now he is a dad in addition to the other roles he has. In the conversation, Matt opens up about the struggles he and his wife went through trying to start a family.Please note, during this episode there is the...2024-05-2035 min
Dad DialogueEp 2 - Mark Grant - International Moves, Faith, Sibling DifferencesJoining Laurence for the second episode of the Dad Dialogue Podcast is Mark from South Africa. Mark has two kids, a girl - Taylor 9 and a boy - Aron 1, Mark moved to The Netherlands at a similar time as Laurence so there is a lot of discussion around that recent move, the decision process that went into it, the struggles it has brought as well as the hope for the future benefits. There is also some conversation around faith playing an important role in the parenting journey as well as unpacking the differences between fathering a girl and a...2024-05-1345 min
Dad DialogueEp 1 - Matt Russell - Dreams, Goals, Self EmploymentOn the very first episode of the Dad Dialogue podcast, host Laurence is joined by long-time friend, Matt. Matt is from England and he is a dad to 4 year old Levi and is a self-employed musician and designer. In this conversation, we talk about Matt's journey to self-employment, through the challenge of the Covid pandemic as well as factoring in the birth of Levi along the way.More Matt:Check out Matt's clothing company, Ghost Club Co hereFollow Matt's music journey on his YouTube channel here.Photo credit...2024-05-1325 minDad DialogueIntroduction / Trailer - Get to know the host & the showWelcome to the Dad Dialogue podcast! In this episode, get to know a little bit about the host, Laurence Chinery, hear the story behind the formation of this podcast and hear a few clips from the first few episodes.Want to come on the show yourself? Let's see if we can find a time!Register your interestWant to suggest some topics for a future discussion episode?Submit them hereKeep up to date with the podcast:WebsiteSign up to be...2024-05-1204 min