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The Dad Project

Health & Fitness

Frequency: 1 episode/17d. Total Eps: 36

Real stories. Brave voices. The Dad Project is dedicated to celebrating and uplifting men, sharing their powerful stories of perseverance, love, and hope. By highlighting their unique journeys and the challenges they overcome, the project seeks to dismantle stereotypes and emphasise the importance of men’s mental health and emotional well-being. Through authentic storytelling, The Dad Project inspires understanding and compassion, fostering a community that values the strength and dedication of these fathers and encourages them to share their truths.

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From Corporate Burnout to Fitness at 49 | Jason's Journey Through Depression to Purpose

Thursday, October 30, 2025 • Duration 01:21:58

What happens when the corporate ladder you've been climbing leads to a cliff edge?

At 49, Jason had everything on paper-successful career, family, financial security. But beneath the surface, he was drowning. Depression, hypertension, high cholesterol, fatty liver, pre-diabetes. The price of "success" was killing him slowly.

Then came the moment that changed everything: leaving his corporate job to actually be a father, not just play one on weekends.

In this raw episode of The Dad Project, Jason shares his journey from outsourcing parenthood to a nanny, to rediscovering himself through a simple Instagram post of Bilbo Baggins that sparked a complete life transformation. From barely able to walk up Surrey Hills to becoming a personal trainer at 49, helping others escape the same trap he was in.

This conversation digs deep into:
• The identity crisis that hits when your job title is your identity
• Why "manning up" is the worst advice for struggling men
• The fear that drives midlife transformation (and why it's not what you think)
• How staring at a photo of your 3-year-old self can unlock who you really are
• The brutal truth about aging: will you be a burden to your children?

(00:00:00) Introduction: Breaking the Silence on Men's Mental Health (00:01:45) Leaving Corporate Life to Become a Present Father (00:05:20) The Power of Presence: Redefining Fatherhood (00:12:13) The Identity Crisis: When Your Job Title Disappears (00:15:10) Depression, Diabetes, and Rock Bottom at 49 (00:22:10) Finding Your True Self Through a Child's Eyes (00:28:03) The Hobbit Moment: When Everything Changed (00:36:07) From Wine to Wellness: The Journey to Sobriety (00:41:02) Rediscovering Adventure at 49: Mountain Bikes and Swimming Lessons (00:49:01) From Client to Coach: Finding Purpose in Fitness (00:58:20) The Mental Game: Why Fitness is Really About Self-Image (01:17:44) A Father's Promise: Don't Become a Burden to Your Children

Jason's message is clear: "If you can't get up off a chair by 70, you're heading for a care home. The promise you made to that newborn baby—to do anything for them—does that include becoming their burden?"

Whether you're stuck in corporate burnout, struggling with your identity, or just know something needs to change—this episode will challenge everything you think you know about strength, success, and what it really means to show up as a father.

🔔 Subscribe for more honest conversations about men's mental health, fatherhood, and finding purpose in midlife.

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From Royal Marine to Rebirth | Chris Davies on Breathwork, Masculinity & Healing the Modern Man

Season 3 · Episode 20

Thursday, October 16, 2025 • Duration 01:31:12

What if the real fear isn’t failure, but becoming the man you could be?

In this raw episode of The Dad Project Podcast, host Naroop Jhooti sits down with Chris Davies, a former Royal Marine Commando turned breathwork facilitator, to explore what it really means to heal as a man.

From childhood pain and family trauma to combat experience and the pressure to always be “strong,” Chris unpacks the deep emotional burdens many men silently carry and how breathwork helped him finally release them.

This conversation goes deep; father wounds, toxic masculinity, spiritual awakenings, and the terrifying freedom that comes when you finally let go of the story you’ve told yourself your whole life.

Whether you're a father, son, veteran, or someone seeking purpose—this episode will challenge you, move you, and maybe even change you.

(00:00:00) The Burden of Becoming Your Best Self (00:01:03) Introduction: Breaking the Silence on Men's Mental Health (00:01:38) The Black Sheep: Chris's Childhood and Early Wisdom (00:08:40) A Father's Death and the Search for Legacy (00:15:07) Joining the Marines: Purpose, Fear, and Brotherhood (00:17:55) Modern Masculinity and the Loss of Purpose (00:26:56) Combat in Afghanistan: Facing Death as a Valiman (00:29:52) Leaving the Military and Finding Breathwork (00:40:41) The Science and Spirit of Breathwork (01:02:46) Sacred Sons and Men's Work (01:12:15) Why Men Resist Healing (01:26:52) Breaking the Cycle for Future Generations

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Psychotherapist Glenn Ross on Toxic Masculinity, Emotional Intelligence & Men’s Loneliness | Ep 19

Season 3 · Episode 19

Thursday, October 2, 2025 • Duration 01:44:12

Why do so many men feel disconnected, emotionally numb, or stuck? In this raw and revealing episode of The Dad Project, host Naroop Jhooti sits down with psychotherapist and brain coach Glenn Ross to unpack the real emotional struggles men face today and how we can heal.

Glenn shares powerful insights on emotional literacy, suppressed trauma, the myth of masculine stoicism, and how our childhoods shape our adult behaviours. This episode looks into practical tools for emotional growth, including holding space, the power of asking better questions, and creating safe environments for honest male expression.

This is not just a conversation, it’s a guide for anyone ready to understand themselves more deeply.

00:00: What’s wrong with how men express emotion?

01:37: "We're not taught how to feel"

05:10: Suppressed pain and its impact on adult behavior

07:23: Generational wounds and fatherhood

10:44: When your work doesn’t align with your truth

14:00: Why men numb out with content, distractions, or control

17:50: The difference between distraction and true expression

20:32: Emotional literacy: What does it mean to feel?

24:58: "Holding space" – How to listen without fixing

29:10: Why most men have no safe place to be vulnerable

31:24: Understanding trauma: root cause vs surface behavior

35:45: Anger, shame, and the body's wisdom

40:29: Learning to be emotionally honest with yourself

43:12: The power of empathy and being seen

Dilan Patel on Beating Stage 4 Cancer, Healing from Within & Living with Purpose | Episode 18

Season 3 · Episode 18

Thursday, September 18, 2025 • Duration 01:27:47

“When you actually really face the possibility of dying, you realise how short life is… I’m going to do what I want to do, what makes me happy, and I’m not going to compromise that for anyone.” Dilan Patel

What happens when everything you take for granted is shattered by a life-threatening diagnosis? In this powerful episode of The Dad Project, Dilan Patel shares his journey from deeply insecure teenager to stage 4 Hodgkin’s lymphoma diagnosis at 25 and how that moment forced him to rebuild his life from the inside out.

00:00 – Intro: Life‑is‑short realisation & freedom after facing mortality

02:20 – Childhood insecurities: hiding, shyness & feeling like an outsider

05:00 – Family dynamics, feeling unseen & low confidence

08:00 – Starting physical training: dumbbells, gym & self‑esteem breakthroughs

11:30 – Early 20s: unhealthy habits, university period, what changed

13:50 – Turning point: Hodgkin’s lymphoma diagnosis at age 25

17:40 – Symptoms, diagnosis process & initial emotional turmoil

22:00 – Treatment begins: chemotherapy, side effects & support network

27:30 – Exploring holistic health: diet, breathwork, mindset alongside medical care

32:10 – Reconstructing life: leaving job, embracing true purpose

36:50 – Spiritual awakening & seeing life as more than physical body

41:20 – DNA Fitness: shifting focus from physical to mindset & identity

45:00 – Practical tools: journaling, gratitude, affirmations, healing inner wounds

50:30 – Coping mentally during chemo, handling shame, fatigue & isolation

56:10 – Vision for the future: relationships, fatherhood, living authentically

René Carayol on Coaching CEOs, Single Fatherhood & Finding Strength Through Loss | Episode 17

Season 3 · Episode 17

Thursday, August 28, 2025 • Duration 01:25:25

In this deeply moving episode of The Dad Project Podcast, host Naroop Jhooti sits down with renowned CEO advisor and single father, René Carayol, for an unfiltered conversation on what it means to lead with heart, humility, and humanity.

From sprinting to work drenched in sweat as a young single dad to coaching some of the world’s most powerful executives, René opens up about the silent struggles of fatherhood, the weight of societal expectations, and the invisible strength found in vulnerability.

He shares raw stories of raising his children alone, through personal loss, cultural pressure, and corporate highs—and how the love and validation from his children carried him through.This episode is a masterclass in redefining leadership, embracing your “spikes,” and finding community when it matters most.

Whether you’re a dad, a leader, or someone navigating life’s toughest chapters, this one’s for you.

🎧 Real, unfiltered, and full of heart, this is the conversation we all need to hear.

00:00 - A Father's Daily Sprint

01:11 - The Only Audience That Matters: Your Kids

03:17 - Public Speaking, Presence & Purpose

04:13 - Who Is René Carayol?

06:33 - From Gambia to London: The Immigrant Dream

09:30 - Are Leaders Born or Found?

11:23 - Why “Fixing Your Weaknesses” is a Trap

13:13 - Finding Your Light Through Loved Ones

15:30 - The Trap of Always Serving Others

18:40 - Experiences of Racism, Resilience & Recognition

21:57 - Brotherhood, Community & the Power of a Handwritten Note

24:36 - Raising Kids with 17 Uncles

26:42 - Surviving Discrimination & Finding Safe Spaces

Harj Gahley on Gambling Addiction, Redemption & Showing Up as a Present Father | Episode 16

Season 3 · Episode 16

Thursday, August 14, 2025 • Duration 01:43:40

In this powerful episode of The Dad Project Podcast, host Naroop Jhooti welcomes Harj Gahley, a devoted father who shares his courageous battle with gambling addiction, the heavy financial and emotional toll it took, and how he found redemption and purpose through fatherhood.Harj opens up about losing over £200,000 to gambling, the shame and secrecy that followed, and the pivotal moment he decided to seek help. His journey from addiction to accountability is one of resilience, growth, and deep emotional healing.Through therapy, emotional vulnerability, and the support of a brotherhood of fathers, Harj has transformed his life and now shows up fully for his children with authenticity and love. His story is a raw and inspiring reminder that no matter how far you've fallen, it's never too late to rise again.🎧 Honest, impactful, and full of wisdom, this episode is a beacon of hope for any dad struggling with addiction or emotional isolation.00:00:00 Introduction: Meet Harj00:02:16 Struggles After Separation00:05:44 Gambling Addiction and Financial Loss00:09:12 Facing the Fear of Losing His Kids00:11:49 How The Dad Project Changed His Life00:15:07 Therapy and Self-Discovery00:18:26 Masculinity, Vulnerability, and Growth00:23:03 How Harj Shows Up for His Kids Now00:26:41 Words of Wisdom for Other Fathers00:30:14 Finding Strength Through Brotherhood00:35:28 Coping with Change and Rediscovery00:42:16 Building Emotional Intelligence00:47:51 Breaking Generational Patterns00:55:03 Living with Intention and Purpose01:02:34 Co-Parenting Challenges and Lessons01:10:22 Embracing Vulnerability in Daily Life01:17:58 Personal Growth and Long-Term Vision01:25:44 Final Reflections and Hopes for Fathers🔔 If you found value in this conversation, like, share, and subscribe to support The Dad Project and help more fathers find strength in their journey.📲 Follow Harj Gahleywww.instagram.com/harjgahley/www.linkedin.com/in/harjgahley/📲 Follow The Dad Project:www.instagram.com/thedadprojecthqwww.facebook.com/thedadprojecthqwww.tiktok.com/@thedadprojecthqYouTube: @thedadprojecthqwww.x.com/thedadprojecthqwww.linkedin.com/company/the-dad-project#Fatherhood #GamblingAddiction #MentalHealth #HealingJourney #TheDadProject #AddictionRecovery #SelfGrowth #DadLife #ParentingSupport #EmotionalWellbeing

Reed Domingo on Robbing 12 Banks to Fund IVF, Fatherhood & Redemption | The Dad Project | Episode 15

Season 3 · Episode 15

Thursday, July 10, 2025 • Duration 01:34:48

What would drive a loving father and husband to rob 12 banks and what happens after the fallout?In this astonishing episode of The Dad Project Podcast, host Naroop Jhooti speaks with Reed Domingo for one of the most gripping and deeply human conversations we've ever shared. Reed takes us through his unbelievable journey, from a privileged start and successful career to financial collapse, desperation, crime, incarceration, and ultimately redemption.This is more than a story of crime and consequence. It's about love, fatherhood, resilience, and finding your true self in the darkest places. Reed opens up about battling infertility through IVF, falling into overwhelming debt, contemplating suicide, and rebuilding his identity in federal prison—where he emerged not broken, but transformed.🎧 Raw, vulnerable, and unexpectedly uplifting, this episode reminds us all that we are exactly where we’re meant to be, and it’s never too late to write a new chapter.00:00 Intro: "Exactly Where You're Supposed to Be"01:42 Meet Reed: A Life Like a Movie04:07 Boarding School & Early Independence08:25 Family, Love & Emotional Expression13:28 Rejecting Expectations & Redefining Success17:14 Civil Engineering… for Love20:36 Discovering Computers, Moving to America24:34 Life in Southern California29:17 Falling in Love & Facing Infertility33:05 The Long IVF Journey Begins39:20 Failure, Sex & Coping Mechanisms43:48 The Ninth Attempt: Success & Chummy is Born48:00 Daddy-Daughter Fridays & Deep Bonding52:03 Letting Go: When Your Daughter Falls in Love57:57 Parenting Advice from Experience1:01:08 $250,000 in Debt & Desperation1:06:15 Growing Weed, Losing Hope1:10:34 Contemplating Suicide1:15:12 Robbing Banks as a “Soft Crime”1:20:59 The Motorcycle Bandit & FBI Pursuit1:25:41 Arrested at Home on His Birthday1:29:19 Prison: Becoming Mr. Reed1:35:05 Deportation, Co-Parenting & Resilience1:39:21 Finding Love Again & Healing Through Acceptance1:42:24 Final Thoughts: Never Speak Ill of the Other Parent🔔 Like, subscribe, and share this incredible story to support The Dad Project and spark deeper conversations about fatherhood, resilience, and redemption.📲 Follow The Dad Project:Instagram: @thedadprojecthqTikTok: @thedadprojecthqFacebook: facebook.com/thedadprojecthqYouTube: @thedadprojecthqX (Twitter): @thedadprojecthqLinkedIn: The Dad Project

Psychotherapist Jacky Power on Shame & Emotional Healing | The Dad Project Podcast | Episode 14

Season 3 · Episode 14

Thursday, June 26, 2025 • Duration 01:11:01

In this powerful episode of The Dad Project Podcast, host Naroop Jhooti sits down with therapist, poet, and addiction specialist Jackie to explore the emotional depths of men's mental health, shame, and vulnerability.

Jackie opens up about her own journey and the lessons she’s learned from years of working with men facing internal battles—from addiction and anger to emotional shutdown and shame. Together, they unpack what it means to really listen, why emotional regulation matters, and how relationships can become spaces of healing rather than conflict.

Whether you're a father, partner, or someone seeking to understand yourself more deeply, this conversation offers rare insight and honest tools for emotional resilience and self-love.

🎧 Raw, reflective, and refreshingly human—this episode is an essential listen for anyone navigating modern masculinity.

00:00:00 What Is Shame and How to Witness It00:01:07 Introducing Season 2 of The Dad Project00:01:33 Meet Jackie: Therapist, Poet, Change maker00:03:23 Stories That Get Overlooked00:04:35 The Hidden Language of Men00:06:00 Frustration, Anger & Communication Patterns00:07:24 Expanding Emotional Tolerance00:09:20 Emotional Buckets & Resilience00:10:42 Micro-Moments of Unmet Needs00:12:30 Signs Men Need Help (But Miss)00:14:05 Brave Spaces vs. Safe Spaces00:15:45 Roles, Labels & Systems00:17:12 What Healthy Masculinity Looks Like00:19:15 Arguing Better in Relationships00:21:43 The Power of Timing and Boundaries00:24:22 How Women Perceive Emotional Withdrawal00:26:22 Tools for Emotional Self-Awareness00:29:09 Music, Poetry & Men’s Emotional Expression00:31:10 The Beauty of Stillness & Presence00:34:06 Self-Talk, Shame & Saying “I Love You”00:38:58 The Addict’s Inner Pain00:41:19 Breaking Addiction Cycles00:46:06 How Families Can Help (Without Enabling)00:50:22 Jackie's Journey with Poetry00:53:39 Naroop's Vision for The Dad Project00:55:56 Why Women Are Watching01:00:14 Supporting Teenage Boys01:06:00 Final Reflections on Legacy & Purpose

Govind & Jasleen on Healing Family Trauma and Forgiveness | The Dad Project | Episode 13

Season 2 · Episode 13

Thursday, June 5, 2025 • Duration 01:14:29

In this deeply emotional episode of The Dad Project, siblings Govind and Jasleen open up about their turbulent childhood growing up in a household marked by parental conflict, alcohol abuse, and emotional trauma.Together, they explore:

The long-term impact of witnessing domestic tension
How childhood shaped their views on relationships and masculinity
Why Jasleen became a “defender” of her mother
Govind’s battle with commitment, emotional openness, and therapy
The rare chance they had to reconnect and forgive their father before he passed away

Their raw, honest conversation sheds light on how unresolved generational trauma can influence how we love, cope, and grow and how empathy, communication, and sibling support can be powerful tools in healing.

Whether you're navigating family dynamics, reflecting on your upbringing, or trying to break toxic cycles, this episode offers hope and perspective.

00:00 Intro

00:49 Sibling dynamics growing up

04:17 Living through parental conflict

08:04 Early trauma and emotional scars

13:05 Seeking therapy and healing

16:46 Understanding their father’s past

20:59 Impact on adult relationships

24:53 Cultural expectations and stigma

28:34 Fatherhood, regret, and reconciliation

32:34 Advice for men on the brink

36:01 Reconnecting as siblings

41:07 Defining modern masculinity

46:05 Emotional openness in relationships

51:50 Forgiveness, grief, and growth

Prashil Mistry on Carrying Emotional Weight & Finding Purpose | The Dad Project Podcast | Episode 12

Season 2 · Episode 12

Thursday, May 15, 2025 • Duration 01:07:57

Join host Naroop Jhooti and special guest Prashil Mistry, “The Indian Life Coach,” for a powerful and honest conversation.

Prashil opens up about carrying the hidden weight of three years of silent pain, navigating the trauma of bullying, divorce, and a near-suicide experience. Through a transformative ‘dream day’ exercise, he manifested a loving partner and a home.

Now, as he steps into fatherhood, he’s breaking ancestral cycles and leading the charge for men’s mental health by embracing vulnerability and authenticity.

00:00:00 Introduction

00:02:45 Childhood struggles and bullying

00:10:36 Landing first job at Staples and early career growth

00:13:06 Passion for creative design and web development

00:15:24 Marriage breakdown and decision to separate

00:18:07 Family’s vital support during crisis

00:20:19 Carrying the weight of unspoken emotions

00:25:42 Confronting fear, loneliness, and identity loss

00:29:08 Near-suicide moment and nephew’s photo that saved him

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