Dope Black Dads Podcast

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The Dope Black Dads Podcast is an adult-only podcast for all parents or adults preparing for parenthood. Led by Marvyn Harrison with contributions from the Dope Black Dads leadership as well as a host of special guests from the world of healing, media, parenting, TV/film, music, and beyond. We discuss everything from co-parenting, masculinity, and the Black experience all the way to our favourite Netflix show. Don't listen if you're expecting conversations about nappies!

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Episodes

New Years, Being Present and How To Be a Better Parent

Marvyn Harrison is joined by Umar Kankiya, Marvin Crichlow and Marlon Bruce. The four talk about their new year celebrations and how simple moments such as spending time with family, eating good food and reading a book can be good for one’s state of mind. They also discussed how the pandemic has taught us to slow down, re-evaluate life and be present in the moment, especially when it comes to our children. How can we become better parents? One way is simply by asking your child, ‘what do you nee...

Feb 28, 2022•1 hr 17 min

Black British Fatherhood

In this episode Marvyn Harrison is joined by Marcus Ryder and Colin Grant. They cover Black British Fatherhood and how it has evolved from generation to generation. Marvyn, Marcus and Colin also discuss their experiences navigating the British workplace as a Black man. Dope Black Dads is a place where we are changing the narrative and having progressive conversations about black fathers with the aim of creating a safe digital space within the community. Join the conversation and the community on...

Feb 21, 2022•51 min

How to Gain and Sustain Confidence through Life Coaching

Marvyn Harrison and Marvin Crichlow are joined by Aurelia Michael, Founder and Lead Coach for Aurelia Michael Living (AML). Through AML, Aurelia focuses on helping people in the entertainment industry gain and sustain confidence to produce continuous results. Together they'll talk about the importance of life coaching and how it can be a powerful tool in the pursuit of personal goals. Dope Black Dads is a place where we are changing the narrative and having progressive conversations about black ...

Feb 14, 2022•52 min

Temple Wellness and Self Care for Men

In this episode, Marvyn and Adam sit down to discuss the important experiences of Black fatherhood that we shouldn't take for granted. Adam goes on to share how Temple Wellness and self-reflection can help you live a motivated life with your family. Dope Black Dads is a place where we are changing the narrative having progressive conversations about Black fathers and creating a safe digital space for the community. Join the conversation and the community online through our social channels: Twitt...

Jan 09, 2022•49 min•Ep. 177

Help Us Help You: Have You Been Checked For Prostate Cancer?

New research found that Black people are less likely to be aware of a range of potential cancer symptoms than the general public. In this episode, Marvyn and Marvin are joined by two Dope Black Dads - consultant urological surgeon Professor Frank Chinegwundoh and Errol McKellar, Prostate Cancer UK ambassador and founder of the Errol McKellar Foundation. Together they shed some more light on the issue and give advice on getting checked for prostate cancer. To find out more about this topic, visit...

Dec 20, 2021•45 min•Ep. 176

Barnardo's Boloh Helpline: Support For Children with Sickness or Respiratory Infections

A sick child makes any parent or caregiver anxious, particularly if you are a first time parent or looking after very young children. Barnardo's Boloh helpline will provide free confidential non-medical advice, in multiple languages, to support people caring for children suffering from respiratory infections - particularly from the Black, Asian, and other minority ethnic communities and live in deprived areas. Boloh helpline can be contacted on 0800 151 2605 or by visiting https://helpline.barna...

Dec 13, 2021•37 min•Ep. 175

The Black British Expereince with David Harewood

Marvyn is joined by critically acclaimed actor, David Harewood, to discuss details within David's book Maybe I Don't Belong, released Sept 2021. Together they discuss the Black British experience and how being Black in the UK can have a significant impact on mental health. Dope Black Dads is a place where we are changing the narrative by having progressive conversations about black fathers and creating a safe digital space for the community. Join the conversation and the community online through...

Nov 15, 2021•41 min•Ep. 172

MP David Lammy: What Is Our Vision For Britain?

Host Marvyn Harrison, Ortis Deley and Marvin Crichlow are joined by MP David Lammy to explore the vision for Britain. They discuss ways the black community can come together for change, how the labour party is addressing issues faced by the community as well as exploring what the future for Britain looks like. Dope Black Dads is a place where we are changing the narrative and having progressive conversations about black fathers, as well as creating a safe digital space for the community. Your ho...

Mar 27, 2021•55 min

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