This week we’re joined by Damien, dad of five kids, veteran of multiple overseas deployments, and now the owner of a community-focused gym that’s about a lot more than just lifting heavy things.

Damien talks honestly about raising a big family, the realities of being away from home on deployment, and the mental shift required when you come back and step straight back into dad mode. We get into leadership at home versus leadership in the military, the guilt and pride that can coexist, and how parenting changes when you’ve seen a very different side of the world.

We also talk about life after service, building something meaningful for the community, and why creating safe, supportive spaces for parents, for men, for families, matters more than ever.

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This episode contains discussion of suicide and violence

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Alex has two kids. Scott would like some.

Together, they’re figuring out parenting one questionable decision at a time.

My Friend Had a Baby is the podcast where two mates explore what it really takes to make and raise tiny humans, from a dad’s point of view. With a mix of personal stories, real-time learning, and expert guests who actually know what they're talking about, you’ll get honest insights into pregnancy, birth, and parenting… without taking any of it too seriously.

Funny, thoughtful, and surprisingly informative, this show is for dads, mums, parents-to-be, or anyone who’s ever met a baby and wondered, “How do people do this?”

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Nothing in this podcast should be considered personal or professional advice.