Why is there such a huge gap between what we think parenting is going to be like and what it actually is? Why when we have children do we think it’s going to bring us closer together but often it really pushes us apart? What are the jobs of mums and dads now? What’s a dad when we’re no longer just providers? What’s a mum when they often are? What am I supposed to teach or model for my children when I’ve no idea what the world is going to look like in five years time?
Why did my parents seem to have loads of conviction about these things and I have absolutely none? In this podcast I interview top authors, therapists, coaches and try and find out how the trials of parenting can help us become better humans.
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Interview
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Educational
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In this episode, we explore the impact of ADHD on parenting and relationships, focusing on how neurodivergence influences the mental load, responsibility, and communication between partners. Erica Josso shares insights from her work and books, offering practical advice for couples navigating these challenges.
keywords
ADHD, parenting, mental load, relationships, neurodivergence, gender roles, communication, mental health, family dynamics, ADHD in adults
key topics
ADHD as a brain function difference in dopamine regulationGender differences in ADHD presentation and diagnosisThe impact of ADHD on mental load and household managementCommunication strategies for couples dealing with ADHDChallenging societal expectations and gender norms in parentingThe importance of defining shared standards and expectationsThe role of compassion versus enabling in ADHD relationshipsStrategies for managing capacity and avoiding burnoutThe social conditioning of priorities and responsibilitiesTools and resources for supporting neurodivergent parents
14 Sept 2026
Ep 37: Demand More with Laura Danger
Laura Danger is @darnchat on social media.
Her book is No More Mediocre: A Call to Reimagine Our Relationships and Demand More.
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Interview
primary goal
Educational
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In this episode, Alex Trippier talks with Laura Danger about the realities of relationships after having children, gender roles, emotional labor, and how societal systems influence family dynamics. They explore how anger, community, and systemic change can lead to healthier, more equitable relationships.
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relationships, parenting, gender roles, emotional labor, systemic change, anger, community, family dynamics, gender equality, mental health
key topics
Impact of having children on relationship satisfactionGender roles and societal expectations for moms and dadsEmotional labor and mental load in householdsThe role of anger in driving changeCommunity and systemic change for better family lifeThe influence of societal systems on family dynamicsThe concept of living in community and shared responsibilityThe importance of valuing care work and emotional laborThe impact of societal hierarchy and capitalism on family rolesStrategies for having difficult conversations about division of labor
guest name
Laura Danger
sound bites
"There's a lot of inequity and sacrifice in households.""It's okay to feel angry and face discomfort.""Sitting with discomfort is work every day."
Chapters
00:00 Introduction: Why relationships change after children02:00 The inequity of emotional labor in households05:13 Laura Danger's story of her birthday and realization07:57 The systemic roots of family struggles12:01 The importance of community and shared responsibility15:53 The influence of societal expectations on masculinity19:56 The role of anger in creating change25:03 The impact of societal hierarchy and capitalism30:11 Valuing care over struggle and wealth35:04 Living in community and local activism39:56 The importance of valuing emotional labor and care work45:05 The internalized expectations of masculinity50:00 How systemic change can improve family life55:08 Practical advice for having difficult conversations01:00:00 The importance of sitting with discomfort01:05:01 Changing societal narratives around gender and work
30 Jul 2026
Ep 36: What are Human Fathers for? with Dr Anna Machin
Dr. Anna Machin, an expert on the evolution of fatherhood, discusses how biological and social factors shape modern paternal roles and their impact on child development.
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