Jacky Maughan, founder of Aluma Fertility, joins Ryan and Brad to talk about male infertility and the side of trying for a baby that men rarely talk about.

Jacky opens up about the pressure of ovulation day, being told by his GP that "you only need one sperm", and finding out years later that he had a varicocele, a condition that was damaging his sperm and could be fixed.

He shares the lifestyle changes that took his sperm quality from under 1% to 5%, the year he and his wife Eleanor took off to find each other again, and their final round of IVF with just one embryo left, which led to their son.

We also get into how to support your partner (and your mates) through infertility and miscarriage, what not to say, why men struggle to open up, and why Jacky built Aluma as a safe space for couples going through it.

If you're a dad, trying to become one, or know someone who's struggling, this one's for you. It's okay not to be okay.

This episode is one man's story and not medical advice.

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On this episode of Fit Dads Podcast, Ryan & Brad are joined by Ste Beckett, founder of The Defiant Co, a fitness clothing brand that transformed a small family business into a recognised name within the fitness community.

Ste’s spent years building relationships, travelling the country attending fitness competitions and creating opportunities for people to come together through fitness.

We explore;

How to get involved in fitness events

The importance of values

What matters when choosing your gym clothing

His love for the world of CrossFit

How communities can have such a big impact on our lives.

Plus, Ste’s shared his view on the school system, how to develop critical thinking skills and how the Defiant Co was born.

Delivered with the energy of a man who’s unapologetically himself, we present Ste Beckett

Check out Ste’s podcast, grab yourself some Defiant clothing or check out the Defiant Print Co.

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A Fit Dads live podcast from the Motion Expo in Sheffield.

Brad is let loose with the hot mic as he navigates his way through the fitness crowds. Interviewing some fascinating attendees and hosting a live podcast on stage.

Hear stories from some of Sheffield's longest standing fitness businesses. Alongside coaches fresh into the industry. Plus gym goers and everyone in between.

Thanks to organiser Gemma Lancaster (who also features) for hosting a brilliant event and having the Fit Dads Podcast involved.