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John Adams on Changing the Conversation Around Dads in the Media

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This week, I sit down with John Adams, host of DadPodUK, a fatherhood and family life podcast that shares the different, unique experiences of fatherhood.

John's podcast comes from being a stay-at-home dad for 10 years, and the conversations he's had with other dads around the various challenges they face as dads in an increasingly changing world.

Topics up for discussion this week include:

how lockdown encouraged him to start the show
the most emotionally-charged interview he's done to date
why he wants to change the conversations around dads in the media
how he and his wife made the decision for John to be a stay-at-home dad
how his dad blog led to a charity event at Downing Street in London
why finding guests can be a challenge for him
why his show is so geared towards breaking down stereotypes
why we need to be having more discussions about race and ethnicity at home
how lockdown added extra difficulties for his eldest daughter and her changing school levels
why he believes Covid will offer positive opportunities for change with this generation
why he believes flexible working should be available to parents
how lockdown has enabled a new dynamic at home for his wife
how he manages difficult conversations as a dad to two daughters
why he feels fathers are in a strong position to talk to daughters about periods and menstruation
how different countries can be when it comes to gender equality
what his plans are for the future of his podcast
where he sees Clubhouse fitting into the podcast ecosystem
why he's in no rush to make video podcasts

Join me for an educational chat about fatherhood, fear of becoming invisible, the 21st century family dynamic, and more.

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