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Fatherhood in Focus

Fatherhood in Focus

Written by: The Modern Fatherhood Club
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The podcast for new dads, expectant fathers, and men navigating the mental and emotional chaos of modern parenting.

Hosted by Aidan, father of two and founder of The Modern Fatherhood Club, each episode delivers real talk, raw reflection, and practical insight to help you become the dad your kids actually need.

No filters. No fluff. Just the truth about:

Mental health, burnout & emotional resilience
Paternity leave, pressure & identity loss
Strengthening connection with your kids
Navigating relationship strain
Leading with presence, passion & purpose

Whether you’re an exhausted dad trying to hold it together, or an expectant father preparing for impact this is your space.

Walk away with mindset shifts, tools, and real stories that help you show up stronger for your kids, your partner, and yourself.

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Episodes
  • Dads: Your Kids Learn Love From How You Treat Their Mum
    Feb 20 2026

    If there’s one thing I want my sons to learn from me.

    It’s not how to work hard.

    Not how to make money.

    Not how to lead a team.

    It’s how to love the people they care about. And they’re learning that… from the way I treat their mum.

    This week we talk:

    How children model love from their parents

    The way tone, language and emotional regulation play a key role in their development

    Why conflict must be repaired quickly to preserve respect

    How masculinity is rooted in stability and not dominance

    And that your partnership remains strong when you stand shoulder to shoulder with one another.

    This matters because:

    Your children are watching how you speak to her.

    They’re watching your tone.

    Your body language.

    Your reaction under pressure.

    And that becomes their blueprint for:

    How to love How to argue

    How to repair

    How to treat their future partner

    Remember, you’re not just raising children. You’re shaping the relationships they’ll build for the rest of their lives.

    This week:

    Audit your tone during disagreement

    Repair quickly and visibly

    Stand shoulder to shoulder, not face to face in battle

    Make sure you don't undermine your partner in front of your children Let them see affection, not just function

    De-escalate instead of dominate

    And if you're brave enough ask: What did they hear in that moment?

    Comment below: What do your kids hear when you speak to their mum?

    Join the Modern Fatherhood Club. We prioritise impact and our resources and community have been designed to help you overcome challenges that stop you showing up for your kids. If this hit home, subscribe to the channel, join the community and grab any of our free resources

    Join the Modern Fatherhood Club: www.themodernfatherhoodclub.com

    Subscribe for Weekly Friday Fuel: @TheModernFatherhoodClub

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    17 mins
  • Early Fatherhood: The Support She Needed (And I Didn’t See)
    Feb 13 2026

    There’s a pain I carry. Not from something I said. But from something I didn’t see. She was hurting. And I missed it.

    Episode 60 is about her return to work and the moment I realised I hadn’t truly been standing beside her.

    This was the moment when as her husband and their dad she needed me and I wasn't ready.

    This week we talk:

    Returning to work after baby

    The emotional toll on mothers

    Equality vs partnership

    The pressure career mums face

    Employer conflict and identity erosion

    How men overlook silent struggle

    Why support isn’t fixing, it’s absorbing

    Repairing connection before it fractures

    As a new dad this matters because:

    Her return to work isn’t just logistical.

    It’s emotional. It tests her identity. Her confidence. Her value. Her place in the world.

    And if you don’t see it and if you don’t close the gap and support her then the distance between you will grow. Not because you don’t care but because you weren’t switched on.

    And that distance can cost you everything you love.

    As a father you owe it to your kids to support their mother during this important phase. She needs you in her corner. Mum needs you to have her back because nobody else will.

    Your action this week:

    Be switched on emotionally, not just practically

    Don’t assume strength means she’s coping

    Listen for what isn’t being said

    Protect her confidence like you protect your income

    Become a sounding board, not a problem solver

    And Ask Her: Where did I miss the signs?

    Understand: provision doesn’t replace partnership

    Comment below: Was there a moment when she needed you more than she let on and you missed it?

    Join the Modern Fatherhood Club. We prioritise impact and our resources and community have been designed to help you overcome challenges that stop you showing up for your kids. If this hit home, subscribe to the channel, join the community and grab any of our free resources

    Join the Modern Fatherhood Club: www.themodernfatherhoodclub.com

    Subscribe for Weekly Friday Fuel: @TheModernFatherhoodClub

    Follow on Instagram for Daily Dad Insights! @the_the_modern_fatherhood_club

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    20 mins
  • What Does the ‘S’ Stand For And Who Will They See Tomorrow?
    Feb 6 2026

    To your kids, you’re ten feet tall and bulletproof. Strong. Steady. Always there. But that invisible ‘S’ on your chest the one they place there, it fades with time.

    This episode isn’t about being a superhero. It’s about who they see as the years pass… and what they remember when the strength looks different.

    This week we talk:

    Fatherhood, ageing and legacy

    What children remember vs what we obsess over

    Strength as return, not perfection

    Emotional leadership and repair

    Presence over performance

    Writing your fatherhood story intentionally

    Defining masculinity beyond power and control

    This matters because:

    Your kids won’t remember every word you said.

    They won’t remember every mistake you made.

    They’ll remember:

    Whether you kept coming back

    Whether you repaired after distance

    Whether they felt safe beside you

    The ‘S’ doesn’t stand for superhero. It stands for showing up again and again. And one day, when they’re older, that’s the strength they’ll recognise.

    This week:

    Write what you want them to remember, privately, honestly

    Define what the ‘S’ means to you

    Notice where you pull away and practice the return

    Repair out loud: Apologise, explain, reconnect

    Choose presence over image

    Ask: Who will they see tomorrow if nothing changes?

    Comment below (or journal privately):

    What does the ‘S’ stand for in your home and who will they see tomorrow

    Join the Modern Fatherhood Club. We prioritise impact and our resources and community have been designed to help you overcome challenges that stop you showing up for your kids. If this hit home, subscribe to the channel, join the community and grab any of our free resources

    Join the Modern Fatherhood Club: www.themodernfatherhoodclub.com

    Subscribe for Weekly Friday Fuel: @TheModernFatherhoodClub

    Follow on Instagram for Daily Dad Insights! @the_the_modern_fatherhood_club

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    20 mins
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