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.

Infertile Documentary - https://www.infertiledocumentary.com/

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.

https://www.instagram.com/thedefiantco

https://www.instagram.com/defiantprintservices/

#TheDefiantCo

#DefiantPrint

#CrossFit

#TheDefinantShow

#FitnessClothing

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.

Take the kids out of school for a holiday?

All inclusive or self-catering?

City break with or without kids?

25k first class flight for £500?!

On this episode of the Fit Dads Podcast, Ryan & Brad are joined by content creator and travel expert, James Warren-Oliver (or as we call him, the “Martin Lewis of Travel”)

James shares his best holiday tips, including how to land the best price flights and hotels, the benefits of travel, plus why your best EVER holiday could be waiting for you on the other side of fear.

We debate taking children out of school for holidays, how to cost-effectively holiday in the UK, Extreme Days Trips, why culture is immensely important for children and James open ups about the experience of traveling to the far east with his husband.

Ultimately, you can expect a crystal clear, laid out blueprint to booking your holiday, your way, whatever the budget……

Check out James' amazing YouTube channel or ping him a message on Instagram with your travel questions!

https://www.youtube.com/@jameswarrenolivertravelexpert

https://www.instagram.com/jameswarrentravelexpert/

#FamilyTravel

#TravelWithKids

#BudgetTravel

#TravelTips

#CheapFamilyHolidays

On this episode of the Fit Dads Podcast, Ryan & Brad lay out your guide to overcoming the “ber” months and beyond as the seasons change.

Dark nights.

Grey skies.

Doom and gloom media.

Miserable British autumn and winter….

It's pretty easy to start feeling like hibernating for the next five months, but you can still move forward. Here's how....

Expect to hear why Brad would pay £50 for a SAD lamp, how homemade comfort foods can play a part, what months has peak phone usage, a tedious farming analogy and a (possible) November Fit Dads Challenge.

We all know that we can't control the weather, but we can control a lot of the things that influence how we feel.

Ultimately, we aim to cover simple, practical ways to look after yourself, improve your energy and boost your mood as autumn and winter kick in.

Drop us a message on instagram with your Mood Boosting Hacks!

@‌fitdadspodcast

#AutumnLowMood

#MoodBoosting

#AutumnTraining

#Zwift

#Movember

On this episode of the Fit Dads Podcast, Ryan & Brad react to the Mandi Vakili breastfeeding controversy relating to breastfeeding in public.

Also THREE health and fitness facts relating to toddler snack foods, micro-dosing your energy drink consumption, and GLP-1 brown fat burning.

The lads also discuss their Sheffield 10k experience and how Time Poor Parents can still be fit & healthy without their schedule crushing them.

Plus, the return of the dad joke, a review of how you blow your nose, and the responsibility placed on you when taking in your neighbours parcels….

#PublicBreastfeeding

#TimePoorParents

#Sheffield10k

#DadJokes

#ParentingPodcast

In this episode, Ryan & Brad deep dive in the topic of BURNOUT with the incredible Dr Pete Olusoga.

Pete is a chartered Psychologist & Senior Lecturer in Psychology at Sheffield Hallam University, a key note speaker and host of the hugely popular Eighty Percent Mental podcast.

Expect to hear;

How Pete’s love of basketball combined with his curiousity in psychology

Why not all stress is bad stress

What burnout is and the signs you can look for

How to tackle burnout

How a “superhero complex” can be detrimental to those in service based industries

What parents can do to cope with burnout

How our phones are causing us some serious problems

Plus, Pete’s favourite athlete’s mentality, what the future holds and why he sticks the boot into “grind” culture with some beautifull British humour

You can check out Pete’s Podcast (Eighty Percent Mental) or drop him a follow on social media.

https://eightypercentmental.com/

Instagram: @Dr_Pete_Olusoga

#ParentalBurnout #Parenting #DadLife #SportsPsychology #Burnout

In this topical episode, Ryan & Brad deliver a very juicy Fit Dads Freestyle show….

They discuss Sydney Sweeney scandal that threatens to impact women’s sport. and the backlash that has followed.

Ryan’s sober stag do experience in Prague, Brad’s recent trip to Murcia and why whey protein prices have spiked by up to 250% (yes, read that again)

Plus more bin chat, “protein-washing”, plane etiquette, upcoming guests and how you can get involved with Motion - Sheffield’s very first Sport, Fitness, Health & Wellbeing Expo taking place at The Steamworks on 3/10/26.

Brad will be hosting some conversations stage at the event that’s designed to “help you make good choices”. It’s open to the public (kids welcome) and tickets are only £3, pick yours up here.

MOTION. SHEFFIELD. The Fitness, Health & Wellbeing Expo.

#SydneySweeney

#ProteinPrices

#SoberStagDo

#WomenInSport

#ParentingPodcast