Lockdown Dads
65 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 3 years ago -James Millar and Ian Dinwiddy are recording a weekly ‘show’ exploring the impact of lockdown, self isolation and social distancing on working dads. We’ll share tips, thoughts and stories with special guests, discuss our hopes for the future and the opportunities that all this represents, especially for dads who want to be more active and involved fathers but who until now have struggled with the expectations of what it means to be a man in the workplace.:https://www.inspiringdads.co.uk/lockdown-dads
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Episodes
Episode 7 with Douglas Ross
June 14, 2020 21:00 - 33 minutes - 22.7 MBJames and Ian are joined by Douglas Ross, Scottish Conservative MP for Moray We talked toddlers, tatties and tories and what it was like to hit the headlines in the wake of the Dominic Cummings lockdown travel controversy. Douglas talks about how the pandemic meant he was there when his son started walking, while the increase in constituent work offset the lack of travel to Westminster. We talk about steps towards modernising parliamentary work - for instance nearly 150 MPs are Proxy vo...
Douglas Ross - Scottish Conservative MP
June 14, 2020 21:00 - 33 minutes - 23.3 MBJames and Ian are joined by Douglas Ross, Scottish Conservative MP for Moray We talked toddlers, tatties and tories and what it was like to hit the headlines in the wake of the Dominic Cummings lockdown travel controversy. Douglas talks about how the pandemic meant he was there when his son started walking, while the increase in constituent work offset the lack of travel to Westminster. We talk about steps towards modernising parliamentary work - for instance nearly 150 MPs are Proxy vo...
Philip Simon - Comedian
June 07, 2020 11:00 - 34 minutes - 23.9 MBJames and Ian are joined by comedian, Philip Simon Philip talks about the profound difficulties trying to make a living as a comedian at the moment and how his focus and creativity has massively increased as he struggles to earn a living and provide for his family.. Ian talks about solo babysitting his 2 year old niece and we contrast her simple needs with the challenges that James' 12 year old daughter is facing. Philip shares his experience of his son's return to school and the excitemen...
Episode 6 with Philip Simon
June 07, 2020 11:00 - 33 minutes - 23.3 MBJames and Ian are joined by comedian, Philip Simon Philip talks about the profound difficulties trying to make a living as a comedian at the moment and how his focus and creativity has massively increased as he struggles to earn a living and provide for his family.. Ian talks about solo babysitting his 2 year old niece and we contrast her simple needs with the challenges that James' 12 year old daughter is facing. Philip shares his experience of his son's return to school and the excitemen...
Noel McDermott - Psychotherapist
May 31, 2020 17:00 - 34 minutes - 23.6 MBIn Episode 5 James and Ian are joined by expert Psychotherapist , Noel McDermott We talk about the some of the upside of lockdown - more opportunities for self care, better diet and exercise, but at the same time the risk of a 'tsunami' of mental health issues as people move out of survival mode. Noel explains the importance of the 3 core elements of mental health stability - home, work and relationships and how this pandemic undermines each of them. We discuss opportunities for improved ...
Episode 5 with Noel McDermott
May 31, 2020 17:00 - 33 minutes - 23.1 MBIn Episode 5 James and Ian are joined by expert Psychotherapist , Noel McDermott We talk about the some of the upside of lockdown - more opportunities for self care, better diet and exercise, but at the same time the risk of a 'tsunami' of mental health issues as people move out of survival mode. Noel explains the importance of the 3 core elements of mental health stability - home, work and relationships and how this pandemic undermines each of them. We discuss opportunities for improved ...
James Frith - ex Labour MP, business owner and dad of 4
May 25, 2020 06:00 - 33 minutes - 22.7 MBIn Episode 4, James and Ian are joined by former Labour MP, business owner and dad of 4, James Frith. We talk about the competing needs of 4 kids of different ages and the struggle to find 1 on 1 time with children and your partner - in fact we go as far as to wistfully remember "Date Night." Join us as we dig deeper into the debate on reopening schools: Covid safety v equality issues. James Frith brings his perspective as a Dad and as a former member of the Education Select Committee. W...
Episode 4 with James Frith
May 25, 2020 06:00 - 32 minutes - 22.1 MBIn Episode 4, James and Ian are joined by former Labour MP, business owner and dad of 4, James Frith. We talk about the competing needs of 4 kids of different ages and the struggle to find 1 on 1 time with children and your partner - in fact we go as far as to wistfully remember "Date Night." Join us as we dig deeper into the debate on reopening schools: Covid safety v equality issues. James Frith brings his perspective as a Dad and as a former member of the Education Select Committee. W...
Episode 3 with Tiernan Douieb
May 17, 2020 16:00 - 33 minutes - 23.2 MBIn Episode 3, James and Ian are joined by Comedian Tiernan Douieb. We talk about how to explain Covid to a 2 year old, the struggles of the self employed, private renters and how comics are adapting to the new world. Plus tales of excessive present buying for the kids aka "The Christmas of Death", should pandemics be more interesting and why does Ian have a cat called Boris? Join us as we discuss the fortunate (suspicious?!) timing of the Disney+ launch, learn about the Immortal Jellyfish...
Tiernan Douieb - Comedian
May 17, 2020 16:00 - 34 minutes - 23.8 MBIn Episode 3, James and Ian are joined by Comedian Tiernan Douieb. We talk about how to explain Covid to a 2 year old, the struggles of the self employed, private renters and how comics are adapting to the new world. Plus tales of excessive present buying for the kids aka "The Christmas of Death", should pandemics be more interesting and why does Ian have a cat called Boris? Join us as we discuss the fortunate (suspicious?!) timing of the Disney+ launch, learn about the Immortal Jellyfish...
Episode 2 with John Adams
May 10, 2020 12:00 - 33 minutes - 23 MBIn Episode 2, James and Ian are joined by #1 Dad Blogger and LinkedIn "Changemaker", John Adams. We discuss the Covid 19 opportunity to embed flexible working, the potential pressures on families when workplaces open but schools and childcare don't and legal and moral challenges facing employers of trying to return "to normal." Discover why it's important to keep "your hand in" even if your furloughed and the benefits of involving the whole family in chores, all that, plus we talk about th...
John Adams - #1 Dad Blogger
May 10, 2020 12:00 - 34 minutes - 23.6 MBIn Episode 2, James and Ian are joined by #1 Dad Blogger and LinkedIn "Changemaker", John Adams. We discuss the Covid 19 opportunity to embed flexible working, the potential pressures on families when workplaces open but schools and childcare don't and legal and moral challenges facing employers of trying to return "to normal." Discover why it's important to keep "your hand in" even if your furloughed and the benefits of involving the whole family in chores, all that, plus we talk about th...
Kicking Things Off
May 03, 2020 11:00 - 33 minutes - 23.1 MBIn the debut episode of Lockdown Dads, James Millar and Ian Dinwiddy get competitive about press-ups, discuss tips for coping with lockdown and reflect on what we might remember "When I'm 64". Discover the importance of non-iron shirts and how real dads are re-evaluating their work and family priorities. About Lockdown Dads James and Ian are recording a weekly ‘show’ exploring the impact of lockdown, self isolation and social distancing on working dads. We’ll share tips, thoughts and sto...
Episode 1
May 03, 2020 11:00 - 33 minutes - 23.1 MBIn the debut episode of Lockdown Dads, James Millar and Ian Dinwiddy get competitive about press-ups, discuss tips for coping with lockdown and reflect on what we might remember "When I'm 64". Discover the importance of non-iron shirts and how real dads are re-evaluating their work and family priorities. About Lockdown Dads James and Ian are recording a weekly ‘show’ exploring the impact of lockdown, self isolation and social distancing on working dads. We’ll share tips, thoughts and sto...
Kicking Things Off with James and Ian
May 03, 2020 11:00 - 34 minutes - 23.7 MBIn the debut episode of Lockdown Dads, James Millar and Ian Dinwiddy get competitive about press-ups, discuss tips for coping with lockdown and reflect on what we might remember "When I'm 64". Discover the importance of non-iron shirts and how real dads are re-evaluating their work and family priorities. About Lockdown Dads James and Ian are recording a weekly ‘show’ exploring the impact of lockdown, self isolation and social distancing on working dads. We’ll share tips, thoughts and sto...