In this powerful and down-to-earth episode, Shane and Pete sit down with Alex Welsh—dad, para-athlete, former motocross rider, and manager at Push Mobility. After a life-changing accident in his early 20s, Alex redefined his path through resilience, elite sport, and eventually fatherhood.
This conversation covers everything from IVF challenges and birth stories to balancing elite athletic training with being a present and supportive dad. Alex shares how parenting has evolved his perspective, why it’s okay to let go of “perfect,” and the role curiosity plays in helping his daughter understand disability. With heart, humour, and honesty, this is one for every dad who’s learning to adapt, reflect, and show up with purpose.
🍼 Key Moments:
00:00 – Introduction and personal updates
03:08 – Meet Alex Welsh: A journey of resilience
06:48 – Becoming a dad: challenges and triumphs
12:45 – IVF: the rocky road to parenthood
18:37 – Pregnancy and birth: the rollercoaster ride
22:17 – Parenting challenges and adapting to change
26:37 – Balancing fatherhood and athletic training
29:02 – The pursuit of “perfect” and letting go
30:15 – Introducing Push Mobility and disability empowerment
34:31 – Staying committed to athletic excellence
38:01 – Training for the World Championships
43:14 – Mental health, pressure, and self-care
45:04 – The everyday moments that make you proud
48:34 – Epic parenting stories and laughs
🌱 Takeaways & Themes:
- Alex’s journey from motocross to para-cycling shows what resilience truly looks like
- IVF and fatherhood both come with emotional highs and lows
- Being a parent with a disability invites deep, curious conversations with kids
- Self-care, mental health, and letting go of perfection are key for long-term wellbeing
- Balancing family and high-performance goals takes flexibility and compassion
- Push Mobility is redefining what’s possible for people with disabilities
- Proud dad moments often come in the smallest, realest interactions
name and their links:
🔗 Connect with Alex
- Instagram: Alex Welsh – Instagram Push Mobility – Instagram
- Website: Push Mobility
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🙏 Special Thanks To Our Sponsors:
- Paul Snow – HG Legal (Hrkac Group)
Huge thanks to Paul and the team for backing this episode and supporting dads across the country. (Keep your ears out for an upcoming discount in future episodes.) – Paul Snow – Hrkac Group
🎧 Production:
Edited with gratitude by the legends at Propodcast – helping us sound good even when we’re running on no sleep and caffeine.
📌 Just a Reminder:
This podcast isn’t a licensed mental health service. We’re not psychologists—we’re just two blokes sharing our lived experience. If you need support, please reach out to a professional.