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The Dads and The DocsSeason 2, Episode 13 - Mental Health with Matty FahdOur season finale is here and Matty Fahd and Adam are back with maybe our most important episode of the year.The boys discuss the changes in themselves and their relationships that they noticed as they enter fatherhood. Hopefully, they can provide some advice or guidance for you during a massive period of change!Thanks again to Target for bringing us this week's episode!
2026-02-0140 minThe Dads and The DocsSeason 2 Episode 12 - Sleep with Dr GollyThe single most important episode we have covered. That’s right dads, we’re talking sleep. And we have the sleep guru Dr Golly on to talk about 4 month sleep regressions and if they actually exist, what you can do to help with sleep and we also talk farts as well which is also funny. Hopefully you don’t listen to this in a sleep deprived state but it could help you get a few extra z’s! Check out Dr Golly and all his amazing books, sleep programs and resources by hitting him up @drgolly on insta...
2026-01-2544 minThe Dads and The DocsSeason 2, Episode 11 - Things You'll Need with Matty FahdWallets at the ready – Matty Fahd is back again this week alongside Adam to help fill you in on every little thing you're going to need.We talk about the best tech, prams, nappies... you name it! Plus what traps to avoid when it comes to stocking up.Thanks to our good friends at Target for bringing us this week's episode!
2026-01-2041 minThe Dads and The DocsSeason 2, Episode 10 - Common Illnesses, Check Ups and Immunisations with Dr Shidan TosifHas your kid ever been sick? I’m guessing the answer to that is a big fat yes. And if it is, then today’s episode is going to help. Dr Shidan Tosif is an expert paediatrician who shares his advice one when to seek help, what is normal in kids sicknesses, how to manage check ups and also how to prepare your kids for their immunisations and what to look out for. Check out kidsdoc.au for his travel and immunisation clinic too. Good luck out there dads and...
2025-09-2839 minThe Dads and The DocsSeason 2, Episode 9 - Family Changes with Matty FahdMatty Fahd is back again this week alongside Adam to help you ride the wave at home when things all start to look a little different.The boys run through what it's like introducing your new child to any pets you've got running around, what's gonna happen to every corner of your house you may or may not already use and the impacts of having a kid on your relationship.Thanks again to Fisher Price for bringing us this week's episode!
2025-09-2137 minThe Dads and The DocsSeason 2, Episode 8 - Milestones with Dr GollyAs a dad, I know milestones can be both an exciting and anxiety inducing thing. Is my kid doing everything at exactly the right time, how can I help them develop? Well thank goodness we’ve got an expert in Dr Golly in to run us through developmental milestones and when we need to worry, how we can help our kids develop and everything in between. Check him and all his resources out @drgolly on IG, his sleep program at drgolly.com and all of his books as well. ...
2025-09-1445 minThe Dads and The DocsSeason 2, Episode 7 - Daycare with Matty FahdMatty Fahd is back again this week alongside Adam to fill you in on absolutely everything you need to know about Daycare! The challenges, the best bits and most importantly all the tidbits of knowledge you'll need when making the right decision for your family.
2025-08-1042 minThe Dads and The DocsSeason 2, Episode 6 - The Second Child with Matty FahdAdam is joined by Matty Fahd once again this week to talk about the positives (spoiler alert: there's heaps!) and maybe some downsides (there's gotta be none, right?) of how life changes once you welcome a second child into the fold. Good luck, Dads!
2025-08-0341 minThe Dads and The DocsSeason 2, Episode 5 - Tantrums, Emotions & Social Skills with Dr Daniel MasonWho doesn't love a tantrum?! Dads. That's who. Adam is joined this week by dad of three Dr Daniel Mason, an expert in the field of emotions and social skills in kids, to provide some of the best advice going around for new (or old) dads.
2025-07-2746 minThe Dads and The DocsSeason 2, Episode 4 - Mistakes with Matty FahdDad of two Matty Fahd is back for the second time in Season 2, as we unpack the mistakes you're bound to make as a new parent and how to deal with the bumps along the journey. Good luck, Dads!
2025-07-2041 minThe Dads and The DocsSeason 2, Episode 3 - Screen Time, Solids and SocialisationToday we're covering screen time, socialisation and trying solids for the first time (and how dads play a role in all of them!). There's a huge amount of awesome tips for dads and honorary dads in the show (and even a reference to David Attenborough!). Our expert is Dr Daryl Cheng who helped guide us through 'The First Month At Home' episode so he's back for more! If you want to get in touch with him, you can find him @drdcheng on instagram and his health education platform @thewellnest_space
2025-07-1351 minThe Dads and The DocsSeason 2, Episode 2 - Support Networks with Matty FahdWe're back once again and dad of two Matty Fahd returns to discuss the importance support networks, whether your first (or second) is on the way or if you're already deep into Dad mode! Good luck Dads!
2025-07-0640 minThe Dads and The DocsSeason 2, Episode 1 - Pregnancy with Dr Scott ShemerWe’re back for Season 2 dads and we’re going deep on pregnancy and what you can do to help your partner. You can’t grow the baby but Dr Scott Shemer has a whole lot of wisdom about the things you CAN help with and the things you underestimate too. From appointments to being involved, you’ll be a better dad for listening! Good luck dads!
2025-06-2942 minThe Dads and The DocsFirst 3 Months at Home (Part 2) - with Matty FahdOur final episode! Thank you so much for being a part of the ride dads. We hope you’ve learned a whole heap of simple advice you’ve been able to put into action. The boys have a message for you at the end of the ep, but also give heaps of final advice for this period of time for you. We’ll leave you to listen.
We’ll be back for season 2 at some point, keep looking at our socials @adamdensten and @matty_ef and we’ll keep you posted. And share it around to...
2024-01-0737 minThe Dads and The DocsFirst 3 Months at Home (Part 1) - with Dr Billy GarveyOur final stage! This episode is far less about the nuts and bolts of how to be a parent as Dr Garvey guides us through the mental health side of parenting. Some unbelievably useful tips in here but a huge focus on Post Natal Depression, how to recognise it in both you and your partner as well as where to go for help. Side note: rates are 10% for dads and 20% for mums - far too high.
You probably know Dr Garvey from ‘How Other Dads Dad’ hosted by a little known guy called Hamish Blak...
2023-12-3150 minThe Dads and The DocsFirst Month at Home (Part 2) with Matty Fahd - ReflectionTime for Matty and Adam to reflect on their first weeks at home as new dads. The boys analyse the advice of Dr Golly and remember what it was like to play security guard at their own house. They also throw in a whole heap of extra tips of things you do and do need to do as a new parent in that wild first month.
And you know by now we’re going to ask you to please rate and review 5 stars. That’d be appreciated massively. Thanks dads
2023-12-2438 minThe Dads and The DocsFirst Month at Home (Part 1) with Dr Daryl ChengStarting to get into the swing of things now Dads. You know how to change a nappy and know how to help with feeding so Dr Cheng gives us heaps of advice about what he normally sees from Dads at this time so you can appreciate that what you’re thinking, someone has thought before. You’re not alone as a new dad! He also talks about when to take your child to see the doctor if you’re worried as well as much more!
Dr Cheng works out of the Royal Children’s Hospital...
2023-12-1743 minThe Dads and The DocsFirst Week at Home (Part 2) with Matty Fahd - ReflectionTime for Matty and Adam to reflect on their first weeks at home as new dads. The boys analyse the advice of Dr Golly and remember what it was like to play security guard at their own house. They also throw in a whole heap of extra tips of things you do and do need to do as a new parent in that wild first month.
And you know by now we’re going to ask you to please rate and review 5 stars. That’d be appreciated massively. Thanks dads
2023-12-1036 minThe Dads and The DocsFirst Week at Home (Part 1) with Dr GollyBack to the comfort of home dads. This week, Dr Golly is guiding us through the admittedly intimidating first week at home. For the first time, there’s no medical professionals on call so this podcast will help with all the little things you can do to help settle in. From where to put the baby in the bedroom, to the changes to mum’s brain, it’s a brilliant episode. Plus, there’s heaps of places you can call for help, like the 24/7 maternal child help line or your GP.
Dr Golly has so much...
2023-12-0358 minThe Dads and The DocsHospital (part 2) with Matty Fahd - ReflectionYou get the gist of how this works now dads. Matty and Adam are remembering their time in hospital with the new member of the family and trying to help you be a bit more useful than they were. Adam also throws his mate under the bus and we hope he’s not divorced since! Best advice comes at the back end of the ep too.
Would love a 5 star rating and review if you can spare a few seconds too. Cheers dads
2023-11-2634 minThe Dads and The DocsHospital (Part 1) with Dr Brendan ChanAlright dads, your baby is here and you’re in the hospital. Dr Brendan Chan is a paediatrician and neonatal doctor who takes us through what to expect when you’re in the room with your brand new family. He tells us who comes in, what to expect, what dads normally do (including how they very weirdly make breakfast…..) and provides a whole heap of advice on how dads can help now their little one has entered the world.
Dr Chan works out of the Epworth hospital in Melbourne and can easily be found with a...
2023-11-1947 minThe Dads and The DocsLabour (Part 2) with Matty Fahd - ReflectionThis week we’re reflecting on Labour and the advice given by Dr Nettle in Part 1.
We also give a whole bunch of non medical advice we wish we had at the end of the ep (hint: prepare for an ‘agricultural’ smell in the delivery room). It’s a pretty loose time and we felt as useless as tits on a bull during our delivery so hopefully this episode gives you a few tips on what to do in there so you can be of use (without passing out…..)
We’d love...
2023-11-1228 minThe Dads and The DocsLabour (Part 1) with Dr Jonathan NettleAlright Dads, it’s time to hit the labour ward and meet the little alien who is about to change your life! Taking us through what happens during labour is the Doc who is as skilful as he is handsome - Dr Jonathan Nettle. This episode is full of advice for what dads can actually expect to happen during a birth and what they can do while their partner is in labour (hint: bring your pom poms). We cover both caesar and vaginal births and Doc Nettle tells us how dads can help in each case, what they should de...
2023-11-0545 minThe Dads and The DocsPregnancy (Part 2) with Matty Fahd - ReflectionMatty and Adam reflect on Episode 1 by taking clips from what Dr Scott had to say and expanding with their thoughts on the advice he gave.
Matty explores how he reacted to a tragic miscarriage and how he would change his response after hearing what Dr Scott had to say.
The boys also give a huge amount of non-medical advice that they wish they knew at the time and want to pass on to dads going through this period of time (like not worrying about having everything ready cause the shops remain open after you...
2023-10-2942 minThe Dads and The DocsPregnancy (Part 1) with Dr Scott ShemerOur first episode is about everything Dads can do to help during pregnancy. When our partners were pregnant, we didn’t really know where to look to find any information that we could action. So we asked someone who literally sees new dads every day what dads can do. From questions like what does he normally see from dads, to the funniest thing he’s ever seen from a dad, this episodes will have dads ready to help for the next 9 months. And next week we have part 2, where we reflect on Scott’s episode and add our nuggets of non...
2023-10-2256 min
The Dads and The DocsIntroducing The Dads and The Docs - TRAILERThe Dads and The Docs is here and we are ready to bestow all the information we wish we knew before we became parents to all the new Dads (and Mums) out there!
2023-10-1503 min