Dad-ability

Rob Hale
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Dad-ability

Dad-ability is dedicated to supporting, and empowering dads of all kids with disabilities by encouraging dads to be vulnerable, open up and share stories of success, struggle and everything in between. Have a story to share with other dads? Get in touch: dadabilitypodcast@gmail.com Drop me a voice message using the link below: https://anchor.fm/rob-hale9/message Dad-ability is proudly brought to you by WeFlex, fitness for everybody. Connecting people living with a disability and unique needs with the health and fitness industry. Visit www.weflex.com.au to find out more information

  1. 12 SEPT

    Loneliness & Disability Parenting

    As dads of children with disabilities, one of the hardest truths we need to face is the isolation and loneliness that comes with the territory of parenting a child with a disability. In many ways your life as a disability parent may mirror your child’s own experiences, such as less friends, less places you go, more social anxiety, more reasons to stick to routine. In this episode I confront the difficult reality of loneliness as a disability dad and share my perspective in the hope you can relate and it validates what’s going on in your reality as you are doing your best.

    39 min

  2. 5 SEPT

    Finding what works with Peter Fitzgerald

    How can you try and be your best as a disability dad? Try starting by finding what works. For your child’s therapy, for their needs and most importantly for you as a dad. Living by the code is a mantra that many people have adopted to guide their lives, and something that works for Peter. It’s a set of principles, values and beliefs that help him navigate through the man at challenges that come with disability parenting. Peter shares why living his personal code, doing the work and ultimately “finding what works” is the real key to balance and happiness as a dad

    34 min

  3. 27 AUG

    Perception is everything

    There is the event itself and then there is the story we tell ourselves. Too often we exaggerate the story and get into unhealthy thinking patterns about our ability to stay calm and dela with challenges as das of kids with disabilities. Perception precedes action. The right action follows the right perspective. It is so easy in the day to day challenges of juggling dad responsibilities to let our internal judgements of events actually change how we perceive them. What if you could use this knowledge to change all that and change your perception to then change your thoughts and actions for the better?

    25 min

  4. 22 AUG

    Routine Rollercoaster

    On the season 3 opener I share my experiences about a very relatable challenge we all face as dads of kids with disabilities in terms of navigating whether we choose the path of least resistance of the predictable world of routine or whether we brave the unknown exploration of the new unpredictable world to potetnially find other experiences our kids may enjoy just as much or even more.

    34 min

  5. 10/11/2023

    Overwhelmed 🌊

    I made a commitment when I started Dad-ability that I would openly talk about the struggles as well as the successes and practical strategies. This episode is me at my most vulnerable. It’s raw. It’s honest and it’s something every parent of a child with disability can relate to. What happens when everything becomes too much? What happens when you reach your limit? What happens when you don’t have all the answers. On todays episode I don’t have the answers, but I wanted to share this experience in the hope next time you find yourself feeling overwhelmed that you talk about it too, you ask for help and support and you don’t judge yourself for feeling this way.

    22 min

  6. 10/08/2023

    Learning to Fly: An Adventure into Managing Grief

    Coming to terms with grief of the life you thought they would have is an ongoing challenge for many parents of children with disabilities. What can we learn from our beautiful unique kids about how to deal with it better? I offer a personal perspective grounded in a ‘Peter Pan’ Mentality of youthful adventure, freedom and innocence that knows no limits and the child like ability to beleive in the possibility of flying

    27 min

  7. 29/05/2023

    New Diagnosis. Who dis?

    The most common question I get asked is what advice do I have for dads who has just received a new disability diagnosis for their kids. I have summarised my top 5 tips I have learned so far from my own experiences to help a dad come to terms with the diagnosis, how to handle it, and what to do to start getting into action and supporting your family

    34 min

  8. 13/05/2023

    The Small Wins with Ivan Baumgartner

    On todays episode Ivan shares his unique journey in navigating and understanding the discovery of his daughter Naomi’s rare genetic condition SATB2 -associated syndrome and opens up about his struggles over the years of seeking and getting the info he needed which lead him and his wife to start a not for profit (SATB2 Gene foundation Australia) to help other families and share the knowledge they have gained over the years. For more information on SATB2- associated syndrome you can head to the website https://satb2.org.au

    31 min
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About

Dad-ability is dedicated to supporting, and empowering dads of all kids with disabilities by encouraging dads to be vulnerable, open up and share stories of success, struggle and everything in between. Have a story to share with other dads? Get in touch: dadabilitypodcast@gmail.com Drop me a voice message using the link below: https://anchor.fm/rob-hale9/message Dad-ability is proudly brought to you by WeFlex, fitness for everybody. Connecting people living with a disability and unique needs with the health and fitness industry. Visit www.weflex.com.au to find out more information

Information

  • Creator
    Rob Hale
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2024
  • Episodes
    43
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Rob Hale
  • Show Website
    Dad-ability

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