<![CDATA[The disConnected Dad]]>Interviewing dads about how they stay present and connected in a world dedicated to keeping us distracted.

This FREE 5 Day Programme Helps Devoted Dads Claim Back Time, Attention, And Focus For Those That Matter Most: Click Here

]]>https://thedisconnecteddad.manus.space/Riverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Wed, 30 Sep 2026 18:48:43 GMTTue, 28 Apr 2026 04:48:03 GMT60Brett Freeman<p>Interviewing dads about how they stay present and connected in a world dedicated to keeping us distracted.</p><p></p><p><b>This FREE 5 Day Programme Helps Devoted Dads Claim Back Time, Attention, And Focus For Those That Matter Most: </b><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://thedisconnecteddad.manus.space/" target="_blank"><b>Click Here</b></a></p>episodicBrett Freemanbrett.freeman.pt@gmail.comyes<![CDATA[How to use AI to become a better dad w/ Charlie Beestone]]>Charlie has quickly become the only person I listen to on AI. Unlike many who use AI to be lazy or to take money from other people’s pockets…Charlie has used AI to improve almost every area of his life. From his personal finances to his skin, of all things. We talk about how Charlie uses AI, along with his predictions about how fathers can use it to become better parents. Enjoy!

Go consume everything Charlie puts out:

His Instagram on all things nutrition @foodisthesymptom

His Intstagram on AI and productivity @charliebeestone

His me-maxxing Substack: https://memaxxing.substack.com/

]]>f3e4f01f-d4f9-4099-9662-43a1eedcd3f2Mon, 31 Aug 2026 08:00:00 GMT<p>Charlie has quickly become the only person I listen to on AI. Unlike many who use AI to be lazy or to take money from other people’s pockets…Charlie has used AI to improve almost every area of his life. From his personal finances to his skin, of all things. We talk about how Charlie uses AI, along with his predictions about how fathers can use it to become better parents. Enjoy!</p><p></p><p>Go consume everything Charlie puts out:<br /><br />His Instagram on all things nutrition <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/foodisthesymptom/" target="_blank">@foodisthesymptom</a></p><p>His Intstagram on AI and productivity <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/charliebeestone/" target="_blank">@charliebeestone</a></p><p>His me-maxxing Substack: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://memaxxing.substack.com/" target="_blank">https://memaxxing.substack.com/</a></p><p></p>no00:28:3716How to use AI to become a better dad w/ Charlie Beestonefull<![CDATA[Yes, Kids DO ruin your life w/ Joshua Girling ]]>Joshua is one of the most honest, down-to-earth dads I have the pleasure of knowing. You’ll see what I mean in this interview where he opens up about how having a kid ruined his life and, more interestingly, how they ruin all our lives. Enjoy!

Go follow Josh on Instagram @coachjoshgirling

]]>46edaf50-1d54-445f-aad1-777a0fb05dbcMon, 24 Aug 2026 07:04:38 GMT<p>Joshua is one of the most honest, down-to-earth dads I have the pleasure of knowing. You’ll see what I mean in this interview where he opens up about how having a kid ruined his life and, more interestingly, how they ruin all our lives. Enjoy!</p><p></p><p>Go follow Josh on Instagram <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/coachjoshgirling/" target="_blank">@coachjoshgirling</a></p>no00:45:3915Yes, Kids DO ruin your life w/ Joshua Girling full<![CDATA[Moving your family from the UK to Spain w/ Ray Beth]]>I first came across Ray Beth and his wife on YouTube. They document their experience of moving their two kids from the UK to Spain. I was instantly jealous and wanted to know more about their decision, the logistics of moving, and how they’ve adapted. Ray kindly agreed to share everything in this week’s episode. I hope you enjoy!

Check out Ray and his wife on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JordanRayBath

Follow Ray on Instagram @ray.bath

]]>14ef88ad-6f03-49fa-9bf4-4bcbe04491dbMon, 17 Aug 2026 12:45:04 GMT<p>I first came across Ray Beth and his wife on YouTube. They document their experience of moving their two kids from the UK to Spain. I was instantly jealous and wanted to know more about their decision, the logistics of moving, and how they’ve adapted. Ray kindly agreed to share everything in this week’s episode. I hope you enjoy!</p><p></p><p>Check out Ray and his wife on YouTube: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/@JordanRayBath" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/@JordanRayBath</a><br /><br />Follow Ray on Instagram <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/ray.bath?igsh=NnhqNnlpbjd5NGsz&amp;utm_source=qr" target="_blank">@ray.bath</a></p>no00:34:2514Moving your family from the UK to Spain w/ Ray Bethfull<![CDATA[Finding Presence In The Small Moments w/Kev Lawrence]]>Kev Lawrence is a business owner who was forced to adjust his schedule and capacity to support his wife’s decision to become a midwife. In today's chat, we explore how he maximises his time and finds appreciation in the small and often mundane pockets of time he gets with his kids.

Give Kev a follow on Instagram @KevLawrenceDesign

]]>b8b48fb3-5c82-437a-843e-1a02e3eee785Sun, 09 Aug 2026 16:50:07 GMT<p>Kev Lawrence is a business owner who was forced to adjust his schedule and capacity to support his wife’s decision to become a midwife. In today's chat, we explore how he maximises his time and finds appreciation in the small and often mundane pockets of time he gets with his kids.</p><p></p><p>Give Kev a follow on Instagram <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/kevlawrencedesign/" target="_blank">@KevLawrenceDesign</a></p>no00:58:1313Finding Presence In The Small Moments w/Kev Lawrencefull<![CDATA[An unpopular conversation about self-care w/ Dan Smith]]>I’ve had the pleasure of knowing Dan Smith before he had his little one, and it’s been epic to see him adapt his approach to business and life as a father. In today's chat, he reveals his unpopular opinions about self-care and work-life balance that are definitely worth listening to if you’re trying to balance a career with raising kids.


Go follow Dan on Instagram at @danstrongcollective

(his meme game is unmatched)

]]>382f7c19-7a87-444f-89d5-2ae17fd1feb9Fri, 31 Jul 2026 15:15:46 GMT<p>I’ve had the pleasure of knowing Dan Smith before he had his little one, and it’s been epic to see him adapt his approach to business and life as a father. In today's chat, he reveals his unpopular opinions about self-care and work-life balance that are definitely worth listening to if you’re trying to balance a career with raising kids.</p><p><br />Go follow Dan on Instagram at <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/danstrongcollective/" target="_blank">@danstrongcollective</a></p><p></p><p><i>(his meme game is unmatched)</i></p>no00:32:4012An unpopular conversation about self-care w/ Dan Smithfull<![CDATA[Balancing Ambition With Raising a Young Family w/ Sam Trickett]]>Sam Trickett has successfully grown a local kickboxing school in his twenties while also raising a young family. 

But what’s really special about Sam (and why I asked him to be the first guest of The disConnected Dad Podcast) is that, despite being young and ambitious, he puts being present with his kids above everything. Including money and external success, as you’ll discover in this episode.

Go follow him on Instagram @ _samtrickett

]]>1256713f-9088-41c0-a017-b78b43ca8085Tue, 21 Jul 2026 10:24:47 GMT<p>Sam Trickett has successfully grown a local kickboxing school in his twenties while also raising a young family. </p><p></p><p>But what’s <i>really</i> special about Sam (and why I asked him to be the first guest of The disConnected Dad Podcast) is that, despite being young and ambitious, he puts being present with his kids above everything. Including money and external success, as you’ll discover in this episode.</p><p></p><p>Go follow him on Instagram <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/_samtrickett?igsh=bmt0bDRuMWkydXRu&amp;utm_source=qr" target="_blank">@ _samtrickett</a><br /></p><hr /><p></p>no00:31:5911Balancing Ambition With Raising a Young Family w/ Sam Trickettfull