Better Dads Club Podcast

About Better Dads Club Podcast

For dads who want to be a better example for their kids than the one they had. Insights, wisdom, and practical tools to help dads stay healthy, grounded, and present as they move through fatherhood. Better Dads Club exists to support dads with knowledge, perspectives, support, and encouragement they may not have had growing up, helping them navigate fatherhood with greater confidence and intention. Hosted by Tom Dorman, each episode brings together entrepreneurial dads, experts, wise elders, and real men in the trenches to share reflections, lessons, and practical insights on navigating fatherhood, health, relationships, and personal growth. This isn’t about being perfect. It’s about taking steps. It’s about creating better outcomes through real, lived experience… one decision, one action, one moment at a time. If you’re trying to be better… this is your space.

Publisher

Tom Dorman

Category

health & fitness · kids & family

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

24 Apr 2026

Latest episode

22 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

22 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   22 Oct 2026

   Your Kids Are Watching... And learning | BDC Podcast E21 Solo Episode

   ***Stop Putting Your Health on Hold. Take the first step with the Dad Bod Reset, our six-week small-group coaching programme designed for busy dads.*** (https://betterdadsclub.co.nz/products/dad-bod-reset) Have you ever caught yourself saying or doing something your parents did, something you promised yourself you'd never repeat? In this solo episode, Tom reflects on some of the biggest lessons from Season 1 of the Better Dads Club Podcast, sharing personal experiences of fatherhood, co-parenting, breaking generational habits and learning to be more present. From the influence of our parents to the growing distraction of smartphones, we explore how our everyday behaviours shape our children's future, often without us even realising it. Because our kids are watching, and they'll learn far more from what we do than what we say. Be Better for Your Kids.

2. 

   16 Oct 2026

   Playing The Long Game of Fatherhood | BDC Podcast E20 with Dave Liow

   ***Stop Putting Your Health on Hold. Take the first step with the Dad Bod Reset, our six-week small-group coaching programme designed for busy dads.*** (https://betterdadsclub.co.nz/products/dad-bod-reset) What does it take to stay strong, healthy and active for your kids, not just today, but in 10, 20 or even 30 years? In this episode, Tom sits down with Dave Liow, exercise physiologist, founder of Holistic Movement Coach and father of two, to explore the importance of investing in your health for the long game of fatherhood. Both Tom and Dave became fathers later in life, and having spent decades working in health and wellness, they share a passion for helping dads stay healthy, capable and present as their children grow. In this conversation, they explore: The challenges of moving countries, rebuilding a business and raising a young family. Why strength, mobility and healthy habits become increasingly important as we age. How parents can support sporty teenagers without pushing them towards burnout or overtraining. Practical ways busy dads can prioritise their health without sacrificing family time. Why finding a deeper purpose is the key to lasting lifestyle changes. And perhaps most importantly, it's never too late to start. Whether you're in your 30s, 40s, 50s or 60s, even if you've never exercised before, positive changes are possible. Because looking after your health isn't just about living longer. It's about being able to participate in your children's lives, and one day, your grandchildren's too. Be Better for Your Kids. Chapters 00:00 Podcast Introduction and Streaming Platforms 01:05 Dave's Background and Move to Australia 05:10 Challenges of Relocating and Family Dynamics 09:58 Establishing a Business in a New Country 15:01 Reflections on Fatherhood and Parenting 19:50 Health, Aging, and Movement Philosophy 25:07 Overtraining and Youth Sports 30:04 Navigating Health and Wellness in Midlife 33:07 Transforming Health Perspectives 36:04 The Importance of Mobility and Strength 39:10 Finding Purpose in Health 44:46 Balancing Family and Fitness 46:50 Nutrition and Holistic Health 53:30 Biohacking and Supplements 58:47 The Myth of Movement

3. 

   11 Sept 2026

   Pt2 Raising Neurodiverse Kids | BDC Podcast E19 with Nathan Wallis

   HELP US IMPROVE THE BDC PODCAST AND COMMUNITY - click here and complete a short survey (https://betterdadsclub.co.nz/pages/bdc-podcast-feedback) In Part 2 of our conversation with neuroscience educator Nathan Wallis, we dive deeper into neurodiversity, neuroplasticity, parenting teenagers and what it takes to change our own ingrained patterns as dads. Nathan discusses ADHD and autism as potential strengths, why changing behaviour requires more than simply deciding to change, and how our repeated responses gradually create new neural pathways. We also explore what dads can do when they feel they've damaged the relationship with their kids, particularly as they reach their teenage years. Nathan shares why listening, taking accountability and focusing on how our kids feel around us can be more powerful than trying to “fix” their behaviour. Nathan also introduces the “Mate Date”, a simple 10-minute weekly practice designed to create space for our kids to talk while we simply listen. In this episode: ADHD, autism and neurodiversity Neuroplasticity and changing our own patterns Repairing relationships with older kids Supporting teenagers through challenging behaviour The 10-minute “Mate Date” Why our kids don't need us to be perfect What Nathan has learned about fatherhood through becoming a grandfather And we finish with a powerful reminder from Nathan: our past doesn't have to determine our future. We're incredibly resilient, our brains can change, and there's always hope.

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