The Eddy Podcast

Eddy’s a place where dads who’ve had difficult experiences as parents can share their stories, offering each other guidance and hope. 📧[email protected]

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This is Mike McCarthy’s story talking openly about the devastating loss of his son to suicide. He shares his raw thoughts & feelings, the deep weight of grief & what drives him to keep campaigning for better mental health support. A vital, honest conversation on Eddy. #dadsgrief

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This Men’s Health Week, Eddy is here for you. Eddy is a safe space to talk about the weight of parenting, living with trauma, & the pain of losing a child 💙 Take comfort in listening - shared stories make all the difference. Find us on Spotify or Apple Podcasts. #menshealthweek

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With Father’s Day mid-June & other recognised days & events this month, it can be heavy for dads carrying the weight of fatherhood. Carers Week | Men’s Health Week | Children’s Hospice Week | Father’s Day | Bereaved Father’s Day - We hold space for you always. #carersweek #dads

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Last year, Eddy met Ben Walton who inspired us with his story of determination. Ben talks about life with his son Chester who has quadriplegic cerebral palsy and fundraising over £100,000 for Chester’s operation in America. https://t.co/QkmgGO41A4

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This powerful story published by @Tommys tells Chris’s story about the loss of his baby boy, Azriel, and how he channelled his feelings through his music… https://t.co/wBLoTdgcDt
#dads #babyloss #mensmentalhealth #childloss

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Your story could help another dad who’s going through something similar to you. If you’re a dad who’s faced major challenges – such as the loss a child or raising a child with a disability or mental illness – we really want to hear from you. https://t.co/cd3PKfy6F9 #dads

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We recently discovered @VarietyGB’s #podcast Pod-Ability for parents and families of children with disabilities and special educational needs. Guests discuss a range of topics, suggestions and signposting. https://t.co/AYAGHVF7ge

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We found this anonymous quote from the parent of a child with a disability. We thought it perfectly sums up what a lot of our podcast guests say about the importance of realising and accepting you will have a different life to the one you expected, and not to fight against that.

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Have you heard of Club Hub UK? You can use Club Hub to search for Disabled and Special Needs kids’ clubs and activities that are happening near you. You can find out more about what’s going on here: https://t.co/DcFmeyXSWE

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Did you hear the D&Igest Podcast with Eddy’s founder Scott Jackson last month? Scott talks about the importance of support in the workplace for #dads who have lost a child and what inspired him to create Eddy. https://t.co/hWQpI5NEek #podcast

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Last year, we met with the wonderful Richard Weisfield who told us about parenting a child with complex needs. He spoke about the importance of having a network of people who can support you through the tough times and offer advice. https://t.co/Ar8ufzhXJH #autism #dads

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We are so happy to see @TalkClubUK expanding to the US, Singapore and Sydney. Talk Club is a place where men can talk about their feelings and has provided valuable support for lots of dads, including some of our podcast guests. https://t.co/gr82WFsCZA #mentalhealthmondays

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Meet Scott, the paternal mental health campaigner who’s using his experiences to help others and campaign for the support of all #parents. Scott wrote an honest, heartfelt blog for @MindCharity about his story and what inspired him: https://t.co/AeOnK3NJ6V

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Last week @contactfamilies ran a live Q&A with @GOSHCharity's Dr Martin Samuels. For many disabled children, winter infections can pose a serious health risk. Dr Samuels gives advice on spotting signs & getting the treatment.
https://t.co/DGKg7n8ujJ

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Congratulations to director @BenLankester who just won 2 awards for his film Who’s Counting? made in partnership with @Tommys. The film, inspired by Ben & his wife’s own experiences of miscarriage, raises awareness of the need for better miscarriage care. https://t.co/ceYGThUfN1

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Did you catch Eddy’s founder Scott Jackson on the D&Igest Podcast? Scott talks about the pressures of running a company while coping with grief, how he’s supported his team over the years, and what more organisations could be doing to support their staff. https://t.co/hWQpI5NEek

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“People always think men are the strong ones. It just hits us in different ways.”

After losing his son Azriel at 23 weeks, @CasjTheHitmaker channeled his feelings into his music.

Read about Chris’ experience of baby loss as a dad: https://t.co/M2lev7M65v 

#BreakTheSilence

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Our first safe space of 2023 is here and in this one we talk about babyloss from a male/dad perspective and how the journey impacts them both physically and emotionally. We will talk about how we can tackle this together. Register now in the link below!

https://t.co/HBmGICBVQV

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Here are five valuable pieces of advice from dad Mark, who’s written a blog for the NHS about supporting his daughter who had an eating disorder. Mark says these tips are useful for every dad – but that they’re vital under these circumstances. https://t.co/NkCWzNuqQv

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January isn’t always an easy time for a lot of people, so, with that in mind, we want to share some words from an insightful article by novelist Matt Haig. Remember you are not alone, and you can reach out for help. https://t.co/X1mT2oL8Oj