#117: What’s the Worst That Can Happen?
School For Fathers Podcast
SFF host Danusia Malina-Derben takes on the role of guest on the “What’s the worst that could happen?” podcast. Hosted by multi-award winning business lawyer Suzanne Dibble, Danusia chats to her about the worst-case legal scenarios that have, and unfortunately did, rear their ugly head, and importantly how she dealt with them – this is all covered in a fun and light-hearted way, but with serious undertone. Danusia reveals what happened when IP for a mega media project was taken and in a separate corporate project when as advisor to a CEO, her client died unexpectedly. Both instances...
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#116: Modernising Fatherhood
School For Fathers Podcast
SFF host Danusia Malina-Derben takes on the role of guest on the “Father Daughter Dance” podcast hosted by Tim Taylor. Together we discuss the path forward to take on the challenges of being the best Dad possible. We talk about how a reframing of fathers roles and responsibilities is something that’s widely desired by many men but only slowly being enacted. Of course we talk about how women can, and must help and ways that we hurt efforts to ‘get there’. Lastly, we also touch on my relationship with my father and how it evolved particularly towards the end of his life....
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#115: Alcohol Free Life
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SFF host Danusia Malina-Derben takes on the role of guest on a brilliant podcast about sober life, , hosted by Grey area drinking coach, Dave Wilson. You can find him on insta ! “ is like an ice cold beer” <– If that sounds like you, please consider my show! This helps me support and showcase more fathers — just like you — Click , scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let me know what you liked most about the episode!
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#114: FATHER’S DAY SPECIAL: How to Be a Happier Dad
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Interview Time with a Difference as I’m the one answering all the questions. Suzy Walker from asked me how men can reject toxic masculinity and become happier dads. So I told her! It was a big Father’s Day celebration with a splash of tough love taken from my book . See what you think “ is like an ice cold drink on a hot day” <– If that sounds good to you, please consider my show! This helps me support and showcase more fathers — just like you — Click , scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select...
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#113: SPUNK: My New Book on Fatherhood
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Celebration time in today’s episode. I’ve written a due out at the end of the month all about fathers, and fatherhood identity. This is so exciting to share especially as it involved research with 1500+ men, and is my second book in a year! SPUNK, which is also the title of my new book, is me sharing why I chose this title (sidenote for any “mansplainers”, I really do understand what the word means), what the meaning of this word originally was, and how it relates to modern fatherhood right now. In reading the introduction to you, I hope I whet your appetite for more because...
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#112: DEATH: No Man Should Be Alone Grieving - Neil Hinder
School For Fathers Podcast
Why is DEATH a word that we shy away from? In this ep I'm joined by Founder of The Discerning Dad Caring Community, Neil Hinder. His charity supports men dealing with bereavement and raises awareness of the stigma. In this frank and honest conversation we discuss the death of Neil’s son Saul, how this has impacted his life and relationships and “reasons for getting out of bed”.
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#111: SOLE: The Reality Of Single Dad Parenting - Michael Ray
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Do SOLE fathers have it harder? I’m joined by Michael Ray, Public Speaker, Blogger, Writer - who’s all about calling time on outdated gender stereotypes holding fathers back. We explore life as a solo parent, moving on from being Jack-the-Lad and empowering daughters. Read the full show notes over on our website >>
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#110: LIES: The Impossible Dream Of Having It All – Christine Armstrong
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Do you feel like you’ve been hearing the same conversations about working parents for years, yet not enough has changed? This week my guest, Christine Armstrong, shares how she’s on a mission to blow apart the LIES about working parents and instead dig into the truths of what actually works. There’s a false narrative that if you just work harder everything will be fine, regardless of the struggles of balancing motherhood with a career. While you may feel you’re alone in these struggles, this is not the case. Yet having this conversation with other women can only take us so far. For...
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#109: DRIVE: How A No-Sell Approach To Success Can Work - Dan Knowlton
School For Fathers Podcast
Let's talk the good bits and the SHIT bits of business and fatherhood. My guest this week is Dan Knowlton; a UK-based digital and social media marketing expert, Speaker & Founder of . Dan’s a man who integrates life and he’s also a new father so this episode is about hearing his perspective on how his life has changed since becoming a dad. Read the full show notes over on our website >>
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#108: CHANGE: Supporting (Peri)Menopause - Meg Mathews
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It’s like puberty for the middle aged and yet ~nobody~ is talking about it. This week we delve into the issues surrounding this “taboo” topic, with our guest Meg Mathews. As Founder of Megs Menopause, Meg empowers women through honest and frank discussion of all things menopause. Meg believes that we can’t find harmony and resonance within ourselves without truly understanding what is happening in our bodies. I couldn’t agree more.
info_outlineSPEAKing up for what's right. My guest today is motivational Speaker and Author, Rt Hon Stuart Lawrence, he is also the younger brother of Stephen Lawrence. Stuart joined me to explore how the events of his life have meant he's had to step up and speak out - and how he's taking this work forward.
About my guest, Stuart Lawrence:
Stuart is a Motivational and Public Speaker; he's also been a teacher and graphic designer. In his book, Silence Is Not An Option, he talks about what he has learned from life – the tools that have helped him live positively and kept him moving forwards when times have been tough.
Through knowledge, self-worth, determination, and unity Stuart believes our young people of today have the power to push for change within our society and make change. Stuart has now embarked on a broader mission speaking to local councils, establishments and companies, discussing privilege, conscious bias, racial inequalities and much more.