With the rise in conversations around ‘working mums’, we wondered, why don’t we call fathers ‘working dads’?

As we strive for equal parenting, Dads are picking up more of the mental, emotional and physical load of raising children. Juggling being hands-on both at home and in the studio. All with less parental leave, less support and less opportunity to share how they’re coping.

Our two guests are fathers of children, teenagers and creative teams, Ali Ozden (Universal Favourite) & Jamie Ellul (Supple Studio)

We asked them how becoming Designer Dads has impacted their careers, creativity and mental health (and if they want their children to follow in their footsteps)

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Stats: https://pregnantthenscrewed.com/70-of-dads-who-didnt-take-their-full-paternity-leave-entitlement-had-to-cut-it-short-due-to-cost/

https://www.ons.gov.uk/employmentandlabourmarket/peopleinwork/employmentandemployeetypes/articles/familiesandthelabourmarketengland/2019

https://pregnantthenscrewed.com/why-we-are-campaigning-for-6-weeks-paid-paternity-leave/

Dadwell & Co: https://dadwell.co/

Fathercraft: https://fathercraft.com/fathers-ed/

Mind: https://www.mind.org.uk/

Calm: https://www.thecalmzone.net/

Andys Man Club: https://andysmanclub.co.uk/groups/

Tommys: https://www.tommys.org/pregnancy-information/dads-and-partners/looking-after-your-mental-health-after-baby-born

Stories: Samuel / Lee Davies / Jack Trotman / Sam / Adam Ding

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The NDA Podcast is created by Lucky Dip. Hosted by Katie Cadwell & produced by Hatty Wytton.

Edited by James from Be Heard. Original music 'The Theme from NDA' by Jamie Ellul & Toby McLaren.

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