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The Good Enough Dad with Maggie Dent

Maggie Dent

45 episodes

Aiming to be a GOOD dad is important. But you know what? Being a good ENOUGH Dad is how you ace it.

More about the show

The Good Enough Dad is hosted by Maggie Dent – parenting author, educator, and champion of boys and men. Chatting to committed, funny and loving dads about their wins and fails – Maggie offers awesome tips and insights into all the ways dads can feel good enough at this parenting gig.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episodes

  1. 2025's Australian Father of the Year — Dr Arne Rubinstein (re-release)

    · 53 min · S2 E13

    Former medical doctor and now CEO of The Rites of Passage Institute, Dr Arne Rubinstein has spent over 30 years facilitating transitions for boys and men. And yesterday, he was announced as Australian Father of the…

  2. Trent Dalton - Rewriting a fractured childhood through beauty, love and hope

    · 40 min · S2 E12

    Trent Dalton is a two-time Walkley Award-winning journalist and internationally bestselling author whose work has touched hearts around the world. But behind the accolades lies a childhood marked by immense…

  3. Sean Abbott - Managing fatherhood when your career takes you overseas

    · 28 min · S2 E11

    Sean Abbott is part of Australia’s cricket team, which means he spends a LOT of his working life away from home. A standout fast bowler, Sean made his professional debut at just 18 and has gone on to become one of the…

  4. Tim Curtis - What surviving a battle zone can teach you about fatherhood

    · 31 min · S2 E10

    It was three weeks before Tim Curtis met his first-born child, emerging from the jungle to discover his wife had gone into labour early. Tim is a former member of the Special Air Service Regiment or SAS, and was…

  5. Shaun McManus - The importance of learning from your mistakes

    · 34 min · S2 E9 · Explicit

    When many people think of the Fremantle Dockers, one name often comes to mind—Shaun McManus. A cornerstone of the inaugural team in 1995, Shaun went on to play 228 games for the club, co-captain for a time, and became…

  6. Glenn Hall & Ace Buchan - How surfing can build strong family bonds

    · 44 min

    Professional surfing legends Adrian “Ace” Buchan and Glenn “Micro” Hall join Maggie Dent to reflect on their journeys — not just through waves, but through fatherhood. Adrian, who spent 16 years on the World Surf…

  7. Billy Garvey - When being an expert doesn’t give you all the answers

    · 40 min · S2 E7

    Dr Billy Garvey is an expert in children, working as a specialist in one of the world’s largest tertiary pediatric hospitals, and receiving a Churchill Fellowship. He’s the co-host of the Pop Culture Parenting podcast…

  8. Brendan Hodges - Managing fatherhood when you’re a FIFO worker

    · 25 min · S2 E6

    Raising kids can be hard enough, but how do you manage it when you spend half of your time in remote parts of Australia? Brendan Hodges is a Fly in Fly Out Worker, and has been since before his three kids were born.…

  9. Jamie Durie - Building a family home with solid foundations

    · 41 min · S2 E5

    Australians might know Jamie Durie best for his incredible backyard makeovers and landscaping artistry, but Jamie is also a fierce environmentalist, winning an OAM for his services to the environment and Australian…

  10. Cameron Daddo - Keep it simple, put your family first

    · 43 min · S2 E4 · Explicit

    Cameron Daddo’s career has spanned everything from hosting Perfect Match, to acting and working with directors like David Lynch, to writing books, making music, advocating for mental health and presenting podcasts. He…

  11. Guy Sebastian - Finding common ground for connection

    · 43 min · S2 E3

    Guy Sebastian’s accolades have only grown since he exploded onto our screens after 2003, winning the first season of Australian Idol. Now he has a swathe of number-one singles and top albums and he sits on the other…

  12. Josh Cunningham- Surprised by fatherhood in his 40s

    · 37 min · S2 E2

    In his 40s, musician and member of beloved Aussie band The Waifs, Josh Cunningham thought perhaps the ship had sailed and he was not destined to be a father in this lifetime. However, a creative connection with fellow…

  13. Larry Emdur - Nice guys finish last, or do they?

    · 28 min · S2 E1

    Despite being the ‘most axed man on TV’ Larry Emdur is still winning Logies and celebrating his fourth decade on our screens. He’s been on Family Double Dare, The Price is Right, The Wheel of Fortune, Weekend Sunrise…

  14. The Good Enough Dad with Maggie Dent - Season 2

    · 1:27 · Trailer

    Maggie Dent is back for Season 2 of her enormously popular podcast The Good Enough Dad. Using her famous common sense Maggie will be chatting to dads from all walks of life to show that our kids don’t need perfection,…

  15. Bruce Robinson – Fatherhood has changed, but there’s still a way to go

    · 42 min · S1 E30

    In this final episode for Season One of The Good Enough Dad, Maggie is joined by good friend and leading light in the fatherhood space, Dr Bruce Robinson. Around 10 years ago Bruce founded The Fathering Project, after…

  16. Chadden Hunter – New dads can grieve the loss of their old life

    · 36 min · S1 E29

    For many years, Chadden’s work life consisted of travelling the world doing wild and adventurous things. Think swimming with belugas, sleeping next to volcanic lakes and close encounters with polar bears. He absolutely…

  17. Graham Long - Finding solace for grief in the most unlikely place

    · 43 min · S1 E28 · Explicit

    Graham Long served an eclectic flock as the pastor at the Wayside Chapel in Kings Cross for over 14 years before he retired in 2018. The Wayside Chapel was a place where homeless and struggling people found solace, and…

  18. Jeremy Hutchings – How kids can learn true grit

    · 38 min · S1 E27

    Jeremy Hutchings grew up on a farm and has carried the lessons he learnt there into his own parenting experience. As a business coach and CEO of the Farm Owners Academy Jeremy is often talking to his community about…

  19. Arne Rubinstein – Stepping up as a man means putting your kids first

    · 51 min · S1 E26

    Founder and CEO of Rites of Passage Arne Rubinstein has spent over 20 years helping boys become men – but one of the most important decisions in his own life involved really embracing what it meant to step up as a man.…

  20. Sam Drummond – Why kids need agency

    · 55 min · S1 E25

    Sam’s mum worked several jobs to make ends meet when he was a child, they moved a lot, and money was tight. But Sam’s mum always made him feel like he had a say in their future. Sam tells Maggie why this was so…

  21. Richard Harris – Why risk is the secret to raising resilient kids

    · 33 min · S1 E24

    Dr Richard Harris is most famous for his role in helping to save the Thai soccer team trapped in flooded caves in 2018. Harry (as he likes to be known) says he learnt something profound from the young boys in that…

  22. Scott Stuart – How accepting discomfort led to my greatest joy as a dad

    · 41 min · S1 E23 · Explicit

    Children’s book author Scott Stuart wrote a book for his son called My Shadow is Pink all about his son’s love of dresses. He wrote the book to start conversations and allow greater acceptance of all the ways our…

  23. Michael Ray – Becoming a dad stopped me sleep-walking through life

    · 43 min · S1 E22

    Michael Ray was 50 when he became a first-time solo dad to his daughter Charlie, who was then a toddler. It turned out that the steep learning curve was the thing that woke him up to life. Now Charlie is 11 which means…

  24. Matt Formston – Shaping behaviour is key to raising successful kids

    · 32 min · S1 E21 · Explicit

    Matt Formston is not the kind of man you say no to. From a young age he was told he couldn’t do things – like rugby or surfing – because he lost 95 % of his vision when he was five. But ever since that age being told…

  25. Brad Kearns – Why dads need to put down their phones

    · 47 min · S1 E20 · Explicit

    Brad Kearns (known online as @DadMum) is not a preachy kind of dad. But he does do fatherhood with heart and guts. Brad explains to Maggie how he moved from consciously incompetent to being a more competent dad, and…

  26. Joe Williams – After five kids I’ve finally learnt what it means to be a dad

    · 1 h 01 min · S1 E19 · Explicit

    Having been both a professional NRL player and boxer Joe Williams has had some tough gigs in life, but none have been as hard or as rewarding as being a dad. Joe talks to Maggie about the winding path that has brought…

  27. Adam Liaw – The importance of self-awareness in being a ‘good enough’ dad

    · 40 min · S1 E18

    Although most Australians would love to get a home-cooked meal from former Master Chef winner Adam Liaw, his three kids prefer his wife Asami’s cooking. From growing up quickly at the age of 14 to the unexpected turn…

  28. Mitch Tambo – Just let go and be present

    · 52 min · S1 E17 · Explicit

    When Mitch Tambo appeared on Australia’s Got Talent he blew the audience away with his rendition of You’re the Voice in Gamilaraay language. But while Mitch was kicking goals on stage, his confidence did not extend to…

  29. Osher Gunsberg – Mental illness is not a barrier to good parenting

    · 53 min · S1 E16 · Explicit

    Osher Gunsberg has worked in radio, podcasting and TV. He’s helped love along its way on The Bachelor and dialled up the fun on The Masked Singer. But with all his success Osher has had to contend with social anxiety,…

  30. Barry Du Bois- Why every day is a blessing

    · 49 min · S1 E15

    Barry Du Bois is best known for his role as the carpenter who transforms pokey bathrooms into delightful boudoirs on Channel 10’s The Living Room. He’s loved for his easy-going ocker attitude, but his life has been…

  31. The Good Enough Dad’s Guide to Re-entering the Rat Race

    · 5:18 · S1 E14

    Heading back to work, while kids head back to school or day care can involve a fair bit of adjustment. Maggie gives some practical tips on how you can help the whole family ease back into the rat race of life. LINKS…

  32. The Good Enough Dad’s Guide to Surviving the Holidays

    · 6:08 · S1 E13

    When you’re a kid the Christmas holidays feel like they stretch on forever. When you’re the parent of that kid it can feel the same, but for different reasons. In this episode, Maggie outlines how you can thrive…

  33. The Good Enough Dad’s Guide to New Year’s Resolutions

    · 4:16 · S1 E12

    New Year’s Eve is just around the corner, and Maggie has some suggestions on goals that might be helpful for nailing it as a dad in 2024. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See…

  34. The Good Enough Dad’s Guide to Christmas Day

    · 4:37 · S1 E11

    We’re well and truly in the silly season, but never fear, Maggie is here to help us through! In this episode Maggie gives us her top tips on how to manage the roller coaster that can be Christmas day with kids. LINKS…

  35. Tristan MacManus – Make your kids feel 10 feet tall

    · 59 min · S1 E10

    Although Tristan MacManus is a TV Host and former Dancing with The Stars Judge he still struggles with feeling he’s “not enough”. Because of this the Irish dancing star tries to fill his children with confidence every…

  36. Matt Okine – Co-parenting is a whole new ball game

    · 43 min · S1 E9 · Explicit

    Before he became a dad, Matt Okine thought that he could make music while hanging with his kid. Now his daughter is four Matt has changed his ideas a little. While the actor, author, comedian and podcast host still…

  37. Sean Szeps – A non-traditional approach to fatherhood

    · 1 h 10 min · S1 E8 · Explicit

    The path to fatherhood was not straight forward for Sean and his husband Josh, but it was something they both wanted, badly. After their twins were born through surrogacy the journey really began. With no traditional…

  38. David Campbell – Your past does not determine the dad you will be

    · 55 min · S1 E7

    Until he was 10 years old David believed his grandmother was his mother, and his mother was his sister. The unsettling revelation that Cold Chisel’s front man – Jimmy Barnes – was his dad threw David into a world of…

  39. Stephen Page – Being raised by women made me a great dad

    · 52 min · S1 E6 · Explicit

    In 1993 Stephen Page became a dad in the most spectacular of ways. He says it was like something he and his partner had choreographed. Fast forward to today and after 30 years as the artistic director at Bangarra Dance…

  40. Jordan Watson – How to Dad NZ on why we need to say “no” more

    · 33 min · S1 E5 · Explicit

    His posts may be hilarious but Jordan Watson – best known as How to Dad NZ – has some serious thoughts on parenting. After he shot to internet stardom with his first video (How to Hold a Baby) his three girls have…

  41. Ben Hannant – Why head counts are important with big families

    · 37 min · S1 E4 · Explicit

    Ben Hannant had a kid nearly every year of his professional NRL career. He retired in 2016 with six children (now he has eight!!). Ben is a dad who believes in grit, hard work and the value of family. He also may have…

  42. John Butler – Self regulation is my greatest parenting challenge

    · 41 min · S1 E3 · Explicit

    Musician John Butler says the “genetic psyche” of his family shattered the moment his grandfather died in a bush fire in 1958. John talks to Maggie about how the trauma from that event filtered through generations of…

  43. Gus Worland – "Chill brother”: The words that made me a better dad

    · 38 min · S1 E2 · Explicit

    There was a time when Gus Worland considered himself an “old school dad”. Strict, tough and with high expectations of what his kids would achieve. But some great advice from his brother made Gus relax and, he says,…

  44. Hamish Blake – We're all basically winging it

    · 52 min · S1 E1 · Explicit

    Hamish Blake has his own podcast on how to dad PLUS he won Father of The Year 2023, so he must have this fatherhood thing down pat right? Wrong! According to Hamish – he's stuffing up daily. Maggie and Hamish chat…

  45. The Good Enough Dad with Maggie Dent- Launches October 11

    · 1:47 · Trailer

    Aiming to be a GOOD dad is important. But you know what? Being a good ENOUGH Dad is how you ace it. The Good Enough Dad is hosted by Maggie Dent - parenting educator, author, and champion of boys and men. Chatting to…

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