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Too Much to Ask?
When you're a dad of a child with a disability, asking for support at work can feel like walking a tightrope.
In this episode, I share a personal story and perspectives about disclosing my family's needs in the workplace and how one employer said all the right things… until it got inconvenient.
We’ll talk about:
The silent stigma dads face in the workplace
What happens when “supportive” is just surface-level
The emotional cost of hiding what's really going on
The very real legal protections you have as a carer under Australian law
And practical advice for other dads navigating work, disclosure, and advocacy
This one is for the dads quietly carrying the load, and wondering if telling the truth will cost them their job.
12 Jul 2025
Stuck in The Loop
Ever find yourself reacting before you even realise what you’re reacting to?
In this episode, I unpack a moment where I defaulted back into an old emotional thinking pattern taking things personally, called personalisation. It’s a cognitive distortion that creates reactions like snapping when I didn’t need to, and realising too late that it wasn’t about my wife… it was about me.
I talk about how these loops form, why they hit hardest at home, and how even after years of therapy and CBT, the old stuff can sneak back in when we’re tired, overwhelmed, or stretched too thin.
This is for any dad of a child of disability, partner, or human who’s ever thought: “I should’ve known better.”
You’re not alone. You’re just in the loop. Let’s find our way out, together.
28 Jun 2025
Invisible Progress
The host reflects on recent experiences with his son Leo, highlighting the significant progress made and emphasizing that growth often becomes apparent when facing challenges.
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Apple Podcasts (US)
5.0 / 5
2 ratings
Spotify
4.2 / 5
5 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 40 / 100
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Social presence
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YouTube
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Engagement
31
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