Calm Down Hogan

Calm Down Hogan

This is for the men showing up, the dads growing up, and anyone rewriting what masculinity can look like — from the ground up.

  1. Feb 14

    The Parts We Don’t Show Our Kids – Episode 7

    An honest conversation about sacrifice, perspective, andshowing up — even when it hurts. Welcome to Episode 7 of "The Parts We Don’t Show OurKids". This episode dives into the unseen sides of parenthood and themoments we keep hidden from our children. Discussing the lead-up to Christmas, the challenge of splitting time, and the reality of not spending part of the day with my boy. Sometimes, creating the best experience for him means putting my own feelings aside. From figuring out what to buy for Christmas in unique circumstances, to recognising that his mum’s side can offer a bigger family setup, it's about choosing what’s best for him, not for me.Opening up about the frustration of cyclone preparation disrupting plans, the emotional weight of checking in on him from afar, and how a workout helps reset mentally so I can show up stronger.Reflecting on modern parenting realities, like daycare seeing your child more than you do, and addressing a powerful question: was there anything people did that actually made things harder? Sometimes kindness and well-intentioned gestures can unintentionally amplify the pain of what’s ahead.At the heart of it, this episode is about quietly carrying those emotions. Processing tough moments internally, because the last thing I want is for my child to bear the weight of how painful they can be.An honest conversation about sacrifice, perspective, and showing up — even when it hurts.Subscribe for more episodes exploring the real storiesbehind parenting. Share your thoughts below and let us know your ownexperiences with the parts you don’t show your kids.

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This is for the men showing up, the dads growing up, and anyone rewriting what masculinity can look like — from the ground up.