Episodes
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In the season three finale coinciding with Father's Day, Matt and Liam are joined by the incredible bereaved parents behind the Sad Dads Club. Chris, Rob and Jay dialling in from the USA share the story of their losses and the impactful work they are doing to support fathers across America (and the world) with their grief.
The dads give their advice ahead of Father's Day, and Matt and Liam also do a little round-up of the season, sharing their favourite highlights. As always it's been a blast this season and we're looking forward to the next one already. Thanks so much to all of our listeners, we really wouldn't be here without you.
You can follow the Sad Dads Club on Instagram and Facebook. Details about their Sad Dads Open Hour and other events can be found here.
Please remember to subscribe or follow the podcast so it lands in your inbox as soon as a new episode drops. If you could write a review or rate the pod that would be awesome.
If youâd like to get in touch with the show please message us on Instagram or Facebook and for our socials search @dadstillstanding. You can also email the show [email protected].
'Dad Still Standing' is a podcast about baby loss and grief and is a Factory Originals production.
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In this episode, the dads delve into the complex emotions that come with feeling happiness after experiencing a profound loss. Many of us grapple with guilt when moments of joy peek through our grief - wondering if it's okay to feel happy and questioning what it means about our mourning. We explore not only the personal dimension of this guilt but also how perceptionsâboth our own and those of people around usâshape these feelings.
Matt and Liam discuss the sources of this guilt, whether it is internal expectations or external pressures, and how to understand the emotional landscape that tells us it might be too soon or somehow disrespectful to find joy in life again. Through this conversation, we aim to offer perspectives that help normalise these feelings as a part of the healing process, providing comfort and understanding to anyone navigating life after loss.
Join us as we break down these barriers, encouraging a dialogue about emotional honesty and the right to reclaim joy without reservation.
Please remember to subscribe or follow the podcast so it lands in your inbox as soon as a new episode drops. If you could write a review or rate the pod that would be awesome.
If youâd like to get in touch with the show please message us on Instagram or Facebook and for our socials search @dadstillstanding. You can also email the show [email protected].
'Dad Still Standing' is a podcast about baby loss and grief and is a Factory Originals production.
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In this episode of the Dad Still Standing podcast, hosts Matt and Liam delve into the emotionally complex topic of pregnancy announcements and their impact on individuals who have experienced baby loss. They share their personal perspectives and reactions to such announcements, reflecting on their own experiences of grief and loss.
The conversation explores the broader implications of sharing pregnancy news on social media, the mixed emotions it can evoke, and how individuals navigate these feelings while still engaging with their community and support networks.
This episode offers insights into the challenges of balancing joy for others with personal pain, providing a thoughtful discussion on a sensitive subject.
Please remember to subscribe or follow the podcast so it lands in your inbox as soon as a new episode drops. If you could write a review or rate the pod that would be awesome.
If youâd like to get in touch with the show please message us on Instagram or Facebook and for our socials search @dadstillstanding. You can also email the show [email protected].
'Dad Still Standing' is a podcast about baby loss and grief and is a Factory Originals production.
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In this episode of Dad Still Standing, the dads explore the crucial roles of giving and receiving support within a partnership after the loss of a child. They have contributions from four listeners, each with their own insights into what it truly means to be a supportive partner during the most challenging times.
Through their personal journies, the dads discuss the actions and gestures that have made a difference in their partners' lives, reflecting on the importance of being a steadfast source of comfort and understanding. They candidly reveal the lessons learned from their attempts to provide support, including the moments they wish they could have approached differently.
The conversation also delves into the experiences of receiving support, highlighting the significance of empathy, patience, and the delicate balance of navigating two individual grief paths within a single relationship. Our guests share both heartwarming and difficult experiences of support from their partners, offering a raw look at the complexities of grieving together yet apart.
This episode is an invitation to all listening to consider the dynamics of their relationships in the face of grief. It's a discussion about growth, love, and the continuous effort to understand and be understood by one's partner. Whether you're seeking to be a better source of support or wishing to communicate your own needs more effectively, this episode offers perspectives, encouragement, and a reminder that you're not alone in this journey.
Please remember to subscribe or follow the podcast so it lands in your inbox as soon as a new episode drops. If you could write a review or rate the pod that would be awesome.
If youâd like to get in touch with the show please message us on Instagram or Facebook and for our socials search @dadstillstanding. You can also email the show [email protected].
'Dad Still Standing' is a podcast about baby loss and grief and is a Factory Originals production.
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This episode starts with a strong focus and direction but loses it within the first three minutes - maybe less than that.
However, the dads do talk about the complexities of grief; why you shouldn't avoid groups and social settings; tips on how to deal with the longer-term effects of loss; the challenges of rebuilding yourself mentally and much much more.
Please remember to subscribe or follow the podcast so it lands in your inbox as soon as a new episode drops. If you could write a review or rate the pod that would be awesome.
If youâd like to get in touch with the show please message us on Instagram or Facebook and for our socials search @dadstillstanding. You can also email the show [email protected].
'Dad Still Standing' is a podcast about baby loss and grief and is a Factory Originals production.
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As another year comes to an end, the dads reflect on what Christmas is all about and what the New Year could bring for us all.
As promised, Liam and Matt have taken the best of the questions sent in from listeners and have answered them in their candid style. The episode is packed full of laughs, advice, and reflections on how the past twelve months have been for the pair and also the podcast.
If you're feeling overwhelmed this Christmas or just want to offload, feel free to drop the dads a DM on the social channels.
Thinking of getting Liam and Matt a gift this year, then look no further than the rating option on your podcast - If you could write a review or just rate the pod that would be awesome. Please also remember to subscribe or follow the podcast so it lands in your inbox as soon as a new episode drops in 2024.
If youâd like to get in touch with the show please message us on Instagram or Facebook and for our socials search @dadstillstanding. You can also email the show [email protected].
Have a very Merry Christmas!
'Dad Still Standing' is a podcast about baby loss and grief and is a Factory Originals production.
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This episode focuses on medical negligence and legal action and the fraught conversations among families about whether to sue or not.
The dads - with absolutely zero expertise in this - are thankfully joined by Guy Forster from the Irwin Mitchell legal firm. Guy is a partner there and heads up their Medical Negligence team. The episode dispels some of the myths about legal action as well as covers the threshold for taking on or winning claims; what the process looks like; and the emotional impact of doing so on families.
Interestingly we also explore not just the financial implications of taking legal action but the policy and practice changes it can lead to. Ultimately saving more babies' lives.
Please remember to subscribe or follow the podcast so it lands in your inbox as soon as a new episode drops. If you could write a review or just rate the pod that would be awesome.
If youâd like to get in touch with the show please message us on Instagram or Facebook and for our socials search @dadstillstanding. You can also email the show [email protected].
'Dad Still Standing' is a podcast about baby loss and grief and is a Factory Originals production.
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The dads are joined by Sky Sports broadcaster, presenter, journalist, Gooner, and all-round top bloke James Green for this episode of the podcast.
On the show, James shares his own experiences of loss with Matt & Liam, and while you would hope that the dads managed to structure this important topic in some kind of sensible way - they just go off down various rabbit holes and somehow try to pull it all together at the end to make it sound profesh.
The three of them talk about loss, mental health, being public with their grief, the impact of the podcast and having a voice on baby loss, and how men deal with emotions.
Please remember to subscribe or follow the podcast so it lands in your inbox as soon as a new episode drops. If you could write a review or just rate the pod that would be awesome.
If youâd like to get in touch with the show please message us on Instagram or Facebook and for our socials search @dadstillstanding. You can also email the show [email protected].
'Dad Still Standing' is a podcast about baby loss and grief and is a Factory Originals production.
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In this episode, the dads get real about the emotional ups and downs that come with losing a baby. And the sometimes never-ending rut that feels impossible to escape.
They explain that grief isn't just about feeling sad; it's a mix of emotions that can make you feel physically tired or mentally stuck.
The dads then offer some practical advice for getting through the hardest days. They stress the importance of acknowledging how you're feeling instead of bottling it up, and share tips on finding professionals like counsellors who can help specifically with the loss of a baby.
They also touch on the benefits of exercise and mindfulness as ways to help your mental health - Matt even attempts it live, before Liam ruins it đ€Ł
Finally, they chat about finding a group of other dads or trusted friends to talk to, because speaking openly with people who understand can make a world of difference.
But before all that, they can't help themselves discussing the British Podcast Award Win...so, strap yourselves in for that one...as it comes thick and fast!
If you're a dad dealing with the painful loss of a baby, or you know someone who is, this episode is packed with helpful advice, support, and ways to take steps forward, even when it feels impossible.
The dads would love you to follow the podcast or subscribe wherever you get it, and of course, leave a review.
If youâd like to get in touch with the show please message on Instagram or Facebook and for our socials search @dadstillstanding. You can also email the show [email protected].
'Dad Still Standing' is a podcast about baby loss and grief and is a Factory Originals production.
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In this thought-provoking episode of 'Dad Still Standing,' the dads delve deep into a seldom-discussed aspect of griefâthe profound impact on your career. From the immediate aftermath of loss to long-term job performance, they explore the challenges and adjustments grieving fathers and mothers face in the workplace.
Whether you're struggling with colleague dynamics, contemplating career changes, or seeking a better work-life balance during this painful time, this episode offers invaluable insights and practical advice.
Enlisting the support of their listeners, Matt and Liam are joined by five guests Ross, Emma, Indy, Vaish, and Arthur who give their insight into how bereavement affected their careers.
So, whether you are listening for coping strategies; supportive resources; advice; other people's experiences; or just to hear Matt call Liam a "prick"...then fear not this episode has it all.
If you have a spare minute and want to help Liam & Matt, please could you leave a review for the podcast on here. It helps enormously to reach more families.
If youâd like to get in touch with the show please message on Instagram or Facebook and for our socials search @dadstillstanding. You can also email the show [email protected].
'Dad Still Standing' is a podcast about baby loss and grief and is a Factory Originals production.
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The dads are back with an episode requested by one of their listeners, all about regrets following baby loss. It's hard to go through what we all have without thinking back to decisions we made or things we wished we'd done differently.
For this episode, Liam & Matt try and recognise some of the classic regrets people will face and also delve a little into a few of their own. As ever, the podcast is here to be supportive and a toolkit following a loss. So, the dads have spent some time thinking about when those regrets do become all-encompassing - how you can find your way out.
Pretty early on in the episode đ€Ł they also get a touch hyped up about being shortlisted for the #BritishPodcastAwards. In the Parenting Podcast of the Year category. Details about the awards can be found here.
If you have a spare minute and want to help Liam & Matt, please could you leave a review for the podcast on here. It helps enormously to reach more families.
If youâd like to get in touch with the show please message on Instagram or Facebook and for our socials search @dadstillstanding. You can also email the show [email protected].
'Dad Still Standing' is a podcast about baby loss and grief and is a Factory Originals production.
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It can be a force for good, it can bring you to your knees; and thatâs just with a swipe of your finger. Browsing, posting, commenting or liking content on social media after loss can bring up the full range of emotions.
In this episode the dads discuss the pros and cons of social media. From it being a tool to build a community and find an empathetic ear; to the triggering and emotional onslaught of seeing baby related posts.
They also share advice on how to handle those difficult emotional reactions to posts and discuss their own experiences with social media - the positive, the negative, the public, and the private.
Joining the dads this week are contributions from three listeners: Seth, Mike, and Brian. Thank you all so much for being a part of the show.
Social media will impact your journey with grief in different ways at different stages. Just remember to take care of yourselves.
If you have one spare minute and want to help the dads, please could you leave a review for the podcast on here. It helps enormously to reach more families.
If youâd like to get in touch with the show please message on Instagram or Facebook and for our socials search @dadstillstanding. You can also email the show [email protected].
'Dad Still Standing' is a podcast about baby loss and grief and is Factory Originals production.
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âSurely it wonât happen again?!â Sadly, however, the reality is that for many couples it will, and multiple losses will go on to dominate their journey with grief.
In this weekâs episode the dads discuss the devastating world that is losing more than one baby and how to cope in that moment, and navigate a relationship through what follows.
Matt guests on his own podcast đ€Ł (yeah we donât know how that happened either) to discuss his losses and the reality of losing more than one child and how it can define you.
If you have one spare minute and want to help the dads, please could you leave a review for the podcast on here. It helps enormously to reach more families.
If youâd like to get in touch with the show please message on Instagram or Facebook and for our socials search @dadstillstanding. You can also email the show [email protected].
'Dad Still Standing' is a podcast about baby loss and grief and is Factory Originals production.
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They're back...Season Three...And what a way to kick it off.
An episode Matt & Liam have been wanting to do for some time finally lands, and this week it is all about pregnancy after loss.
Navigating this part of the baby loss journey is incredibly complex. Whether you're successful, suffer further losses, or for some not being able to conceive again - the pregnancy after loss world is emotional and fraught with danger.
In the episode, the dads discuss how to approach the subject of trying again with your partner; how to actually try again (don't worry no tips); the emotions and anxieties of being pregnant; and the pain of additional losses.
A big thank you to all those who got in touch to ask the dads to cover this episode, and as ever if youâd like to reach out to the show please message on Instagram or Facebook and for our socials search @dadstillstanding. You can also email the show [email protected].
'Dad Still Standing' is a Factory Originals production.
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As we draw a close on 2022 and Season Two of the Dad Still Standing podcast, Matt & Liam reflect on what has been a crazy year for the pod.
It wouldn't be an end-of-season show without inviting some special guests along for the sleigh ride (apologies in advance the show is littered with puns). So, the dads are joined by four previous guests who have appeared on the show this year.
The dads hope you enjoy catching up with old friends as much as they did and hearing how their baby loss journeys have progressed in 2022.
As ever take care this Holiday Season and look after yourselves.
Wishing you a blessed Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Liam & Matt
Also, not forgetting, if youâd like to reach out to the show please message us on Instagram or Facebook and for our socials search @dadstillstanding. You can also email the show [email protected].
'Dad Still Standing' is a Factory Originals production.
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For most of us, we can probably think of a friend or family member who could have done more to support us or was that little bit better after our loss.
But due to a lack of knowledge or thoughtfulness or experience, they just weren't there when we needed them. Well, after a suggestion from one of our listeners...we've done something different with this episode.
We've designed and recorded it for you to pass on to that family member who isn't there for you, or that mate who you think could be doing more.
It isn't about shaming them or making them feel like shit, but about giving them an insight into what you're going through and the type of things they can do to help.
The episode for family and friends begins at 6 minutes but obviously, they can listen to the whole thing...we'll leave that up to you.
So, have a listen, share the episode, and hopefully, get the response you need from those closest to you.
If youâd like to reach out to the show please message us on Instagram or Facebook and for our socials search @dadstillstanding. You can also email the show [email protected].
'Dad Still Standing' is a Factory Originals production.
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For some, the terrible fate of our babies death was inevitable. For many others, our tragedies avoidable. Medical science and our understanding of the human body has come on leaps and bounds; with research at the very core of how we improve patient care and provide the right advice throughout a pregnancy.
However, despite an advancement in research there is still so much unknown about why and how our babies die.
In this weekâs episode Matt & Liam talk to Professor Alex Heazell, Senior Clinical Lecturer in Obstetrics and Director of Tommyâs Stillbirth Research Centre - the Rainbow Clinic - at St Maryâs Hospital in Manchester, UK.
The Rainbow Clinic provides specialist care for women who have suffered a previous stillbirth or neonatal death with the aim of ensuring that it doesnât happen again in future pregnancies.
This episode explores what the latest developments in baby loss research are; whether all losses are preventable; what each of us can do to support the cause; and delves a little into Prof Heazellâs background asking the question how does someone get into the world of saving babiesâ lives.
You can follow Prof Heazell on Twitter: @MCR_SB_Research
If youâd like to reach out to the show please message on Instagram or Facebook and for our socials search @dadstillstanding. You can also email the show [email protected].
'Dad Still Standing' is a Factory Originals production.
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đŻWave of Light đŻ
The last episode in the BLAW specials and itâs all about the #WaveOfLight. If you donât know what the Wave Of Light is, then you will in about three minutes as the dads discuss the finale of BLAW which takes place on Saturday 15th October 2022 at 7pm.
In this episode Matt & Liam chat about what the culmination of Baby Loss Awareness Week involves, how they remember their babies, and how you can be part of the Wave Of Light.
They'd love you to get in touch so please message on Instagram or Facebook and for our socials search @dadstillstanding. You can also email the show [email protected].
'Dad Still Standing' is a Factory Originals production.
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Getting out the đ© zone
You know what it can be like at times⊠f#@king miserable. Well, in this episode the dads discuss how you can get yourself out that shit zone when you find yourself struggling.
It also contains hints and tips as Matt and Liam draw on their own experiences of picking themselves up and flipping the switch on their grief.
They'd love you to get in touch so please message on Instagram or Facebook and for our socials search @dadstillstanding. You can also email the show [email protected].
'Dad Still Standing' is a Factory Originals production.
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đ Seeking and giving support đ
Day three of the Dad Still Standing BLAW specials, in this episode Matt & Liam discuss how to go about seeking support if youâre struggling with the complex emotions that come with this week.
The dads also discuss the best ways to check in on those you think might be struggling and how to go about asking for support if you yourself donât feel great.
They'd love you to get in touch so please message on Instagram or Facebook and for our socials search @dadstillstanding. You can also email the show [email protected].
'Dad Still Standing' is a Factory Originals production.
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