Pregnancy, Birth & Beyond

Sean Tonnet
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Sean Tonnet brings his experience as a relationship therapist, father and men’s wellbeing practitioner to Pregnancy, Birth & Beyond, exploring fatherhood, relationships, parenting and the changing roles and identities that come with becoming a parent. Through conversations with experts and real-world perspectives, Sean focuses particularly on the experiences of dads and men during pregnancy, birth and beyond. Note: These season one podcasts are uploaded from the Pregnancy Birth and Beyond show with their permission. I was privileged to interview contemporary thinkers and activists in the world of parenting and relationship.

  1. 07/04/2023

    Reflections from Sean Tonnet on Fatherhood, Manhood & Life

    My final episdoe in Season One, finishing my contribution for Pregnancy, Birth and Beyond and speaking to the fabulous Oni Blecher. Sharing my experience as a man, psychotherapist and father, this story embraces my journey from Australian Prime Minister bodyguard to relocating my life on a Permaculture Farm over twenty years ago. A move that offered me an opportunity to embarce a deep journey of self discovery, a new career as a relationship therapist and most importantly, an embodiment of healthy relationship with self and others.

  2. 07/04/2023

    Strength in Vulnerability: Masculinity and Emotions

    The Strength in Vulnerability: For too long Men - fathers, sons, and brothers - have learned that it's better to suppress than express. Emotions, especially vulnerable ones, have been tightly wrapped up in our high-vis shirts as ‘too weak, too feminine or too sensitive’. In this weeks show, join me Sean Tonnet, as I deconstruct the myth of vulnerability with my special guest Peter Chowan. Peter has worked as a Psychologist for more than 30 years. with extensive experience with men’s mental health and as a consultant to the World Health Organisation, UNFPA and UNESCO in more than a dozen countries. Together we will reflect on our experience of working with men and, as men, explore the notion that vulnerability takes courage and bravery. A strength essential for our children in a new world

  3. 07/04/2023

    Tuning into Kids and Teens

    The importance of emotional competence for children and parents is highlighted in this powerful interview with Dr Christiane Kehoe. Not only is there undeniable evidence (gathered from the existing Tuning into Kids and Teens programs) on the outcomes around children and parents relationships, and emotional wellness, Christiane and the Mindful team from Melbourne University are building and delivering a suite of programs that support families and communities internationally and across Australia. Discover the 5 emotional coaching steps essential for every parent and absorb contemporary ideas on how we feel, respond and parent. This interview is not to be missed! Guest: Dr Christiane Kehoe, University of Melbourne List of references (eg book titles/websites mentioned) Mindful http://www.mindful.org.au 2. Tuning into Kids http://www.tuningintokids.org.au 3. Resourcing Parents http://www.resourcingparents.nsw.gov.au

  4. 07/04/2023

    Male Privilege: The Impact on Raising Children

    From birth, many boys are taught that to be a man you have to be competitive and emotionally tough and that vulnerability is a women's domain. How we socialise our children around privilege and entitlement impacts our society tremendously. Even in the most emotionally resourced families, boys and girls often see gender inequality constantly feeding into their subconscious through media, movies and books. This is the basis for what is referred to as male privilege. In this episode, we explore what it mean to be raising children in this culture. Sean Tonnet speaks with Luke Addinsall: therapist, consultant, facilitator and specialist in Mens Issues, whose work with men and families is changing our view on Masculinity and fathering. List of references (eg book titles/websites mentioned) 1. Manhood - Steve Biddulph https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/the-new-manhood/id1293479152?mt=2 2. Tony Porter https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=td1PbsV6B80 3. Jackson Katz https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KTvSfeCRxe8

  5. 07/04/2023

    Nature as Teacher

    Gareth Vanderhope, two times British Academy Award winner in Sound Design, Author, Health Educator and Dad speaks on the importance of nature, reading and sound for children's wellbeing. It has been well researched that children need nature for their senses; for learning and creativity, for empathy and resilience. This natural world is enhanced through the use of sound and stories in our lives, where reading plays such an important role in the lives of our children, families and communities. Gareth is just about to publish his first junior fiction adventure novel, laced with these themes. Join me - your host Sean Tonnet - as Gareth and I weave the love of adventuring, the joy of growing up and the dizzing heights of fathering, into a compelling story for a lifetime.

  6. 07/04/2023

    BONUS: Expectant Dads & Child Birth

    Bonus Mini episode supporting expectant dads on being active, engaged and particapatory in the pregancy and birth experience

  7. 07/04/2023 ·  Bonus

    BONUS: Team Parenting from Conception to Birth

    Bonus Mini episode on teaming up on parenting. Everything from conception to birth.

  8. 07/04/2023

    Speak Up! Depression and Anxiety in New Dads

    Recognising, responding to and repairing postpartum and antenatal depression and anxiety in dads. Pregnancy and the first year of parenthood is an exciting time that also brings many new challenges and responsibilities. It is now recognised that around 1 in 20 men experience depression during pregnancy (antenatal) and up to 1 in 10 new dads struggle with depression following the birth of their baby (postnatal). Anxiety is just as common, and many men experience anxiety and depression at the same time (sourced from PANDA.org.au). It’s these facts that inspired my guest, Dr Matthew Roberts in his work with men experiencing perinatal and antenatal, anxiety and depression. Though initiatives such as Town hall Dads and My Doctors Handwriting, Matthew is connecting fathers, building awareness and redefining the landscape for new parents. A warning to listeners that this interview discusses mental health topics that may cause distress to some listeners, If you need support or your worried about someone you love, reach out to: IF YOU NEED TO TALK TO SOMEONE, CALL: Lifeline on 13 11 14 PANDA on 1300 726 306 MensLine Australia on 1300 789 978 Suicide Call Back Service on 1300 659 467 Beyond Blue on 1300 22 46 36 List of references (eg book titles/websites mentioned) 1. Town Hall Dads https://townhalldads.com 2. My Doctors Handwritting https://mydoctorshandwriting.com 3. PANDA https://www.panda.org.au 4. The Dad Factor - Richard Fletcher https://www.booktopia.com.au/the-dad-factor-richard-fletcher/prod9781921462139.html?gclid=Cj0KCQiA8f_eBRDcARIsAEKwRGd7EKm0SJdfUyk6WiirkJ7noWvBcPJMzxoiLwAHlEG_L2lJCWhueacaAumiEALw_wcB 5. Dad Group Incorporated https://dadsgroup.org 6. Man- Up Documentary http://manup.org.au Daniel Stern: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daniel_Stern_(psychologist)

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Sean Tonnet brings his experience as a relationship therapist, father and men’s wellbeing practitioner to Pregnancy, Birth & Beyond, exploring fatherhood, relationships, parenting and the changing roles and identities that come with becoming a parent. Through conversations with experts and real-world perspectives, Sean focuses particularly on the experiences of dads and men during pregnancy, birth and beyond. Note: These season one podcasts are uploaded from the Pregnancy Birth and Beyond show with their permission. I was privileged to interview contemporary thinkers and activists in the world of parenting and relationship.

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