Two Doting Dads with Matty J & Ash

#213 Popcorn & Punch-Ups: When Parents Go Missing

This week it's back to the crazy, beautiful chaos of parenting and the boys feel like they're in the wild west where it's every parent for themselves. Matt stumbles into a kids' fight club at the cinema and is wondering where the f*** are all the parents!? Meanwhile Ash thinks Oscar has signed up to some sort of playground premier league. And the boys discuss why kids are so obsessed with bandaids and when we all need to stop being nude in front of them. If you need a shoulder to cry on: Two Doting Dads Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/639833491568735/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheTwoDotingDads Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twodotingdads/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@twodotingdads See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#212 Relatable Teacher Jim

He's known as relatable teacher Jim, but he's also a relatable dad-of-three with so much great advice when it comes to kids, we started taking notes. He's a primary teacher from Victoria who's built a huge online following for his incredibly relatable videos on everything from how to change a nappy to how to bath a baby. You can follow him on instagram or twitter - but for some real nuggets of gold, listen to this episode where he digs deep about how connection is the first place to start when it comes to our kids. If you need a shoulder to cry on: Two Doting Dads Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/639833491568735/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheTwoDotingDads Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twodotingdads/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@twodotingdads See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#211 Ash's Sobriety & The Moment That Had Us All In Tears

It's a heavy ep today but an important one. Ash opens up about his sobriety journey now he's made it to day 100... a milestone he and Matt weren’t sure he’d reach. Ash stopped drinking simply to have a break - but what it unleashed is something bigger than he could've ever imagined and now he's not sure he can go back. It’s a really honest and, at times, emotional chat. We touch on mental health and some of the struggles he’s faced along the way. Importantly though, Ash is in a really good headspace right now and this is him reflecting on some of the tougher times. As always, we’re super proud of him and grateful he felt comfortable sharing it with you all. If this episode makes you feel like you need to talk to someone about any of the topics discussed there is help available at the links below. https://www.beyondblue.org.au/ https://www.lifeline.org.au/ https://reduceyourrisk.org.au/need-more-support/ https://admhss.mhc.wa.gov.au/get-help/alcohol-and-drug-support-line https://www.turningpoint.org.au/ https://www.fds.org.au/ If you need a shoulder to cry on: Two Doting Dads Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/639833491568735/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheTwoDotingDads Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twodotingdads/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@twodotingdads See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#210 An Awards Night Fight & A Risky Seal Show

The guys are lucky they can bring you the pod this week after a near brawl with podcast rivals at a recent awards night. The boys live to tell the tale AND there's footage of how it all went down - you won't believe who started it! Plus Ash is unlocking core memories with Oscar lately and it's CUTE AF! While Matt's recent outing to the zoo uncovered his secret spite for Laura's plans to go wrong. And the guys answer more of your Doter Dilemmas: Do your kids have to invite kids to their party that invited them to theirs? Going from 1 to 2 kids - how hard is it really?! If you need a shoulder to cry on: Two Doting Dads Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/639833491568735/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheTwoDotingDads Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twodotingdads/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@twodotingdads See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#209 Tanya Hennessy - Seven-Year Fertility Journey

We know author & comedian Tanya Hennessy has been open about her struggles to become a mum, but we didn't know she'd been secretly pining to come on the podcast but couldn't because she wasn't a mum yet. Well she's put an end to that because after seven years and seven rounds of IVF she's now enjoying motherhood with her beautiful baby Scottie. Tanya reveals why it's been hard complaining about sleep deprivation when she's been part of the infertility community for so long. Plus the juggle of being a working mum with a stay-at-home dad and the things you definitely shouldn't say to her if you see her in the street. If you need a shoulder to cry on: Two Doting Dads Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/639833491568735/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheTwoDotingDads Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twodotingdads/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@twodotingdads See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.