🎙️ Episode Title: From Chaos to Connection: Joel’s First Year of Fatherhood
Episode Description:
Recorded live at the iconic Esplanade Hotel in Inverloch, we’re back for Episode 2 of From One Dad to Another! In this heartfelt chat, Shane and Pete sit down with Joel—a new dad navigating the wild ride of fatherhood. From the moment he found out he was going to be a dad, to the birth of his son Reggie and the sleep-deprived, poop-splattered chaos of year one—Joel shares it all with honesty, humour, and raw emotion.
We dive deep into:
- The anxiety of waiting for labour—and the chaos of the hospital room
- The emotional toll of birth complications and the fear of losing a partner
- Sleepless nights, relationship strain, and the value of open communication
- How running (literally) helped Joel find balance again
- And of course… the infamous birthday poo explosion 💩
If you’re a dad, know a dad, or love a dad—this one’s for you.
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🎙️ Shout Out:
Huge thanks to the Esplanade Hotel in Inverloch for letting us record on-site, and to That’s Life Mate Podcast for supplying the gear to make it happen.
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