Two Doting Dads with Matty J & Ash

It's a heavy ep today but an important one.
Ash opens up about his sobriety journey now he's made it to day 100... a milestone he and Matt weren’t sure he’d reach.
Ash stopped drinking simply to have a break - but what it unleashed is something bigger than he could've ever imagined and now he's not sure he can go back. It’s a really honest and, at times, emotional chat. We touch on mental health and some of the struggles he’s faced along the way.
Importantly though, Ash is in a really good headspace right now and this is him reflecting on some of the tougher times. As always, we’re super proud of him and grateful he felt comfortable sharing it with you all.
If this episode makes you feel like you need to talk to someone about any of the topics discussed there is help available at the links below.
https://www.beyondblue.org.au/
https://www.lifeline.org.au/
https://reduceyourrisk.org.au/need-more-support/
https://admhss.mhc.wa.gov.au/get-help/alcohol-and-drug-support-line
https://www.turningpoint.org.au/
https://www.fds.org.au/
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The guys are lucky they can bring you the pod this week after a near brawl with podcast rivals at a recent awards night.
The boys live to tell the tale AND there's footage of how it all went down - you won't believe who started it!
Plus Ash is unlocking core memories with Oscar lately and it's CUTE AF!
While Matt's recent outing to the zoo uncovered his secret spite for Laura's plans to go wrong.
And the guys answer more of your Doter Dilemmas:
Do your kids have to invite kids to their party that invited them to theirs?
Going from 1 to 2 kids - how hard is it really?!
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We know author & comedian Tanya Hennessy has been open about her struggles to become a mum, but we didn't know she'd been secretly pining to come on the podcast but couldn't because she wasn't a mum yet.
Well she's put an end to that because after seven years and seven rounds of IVF she's now enjoying motherhood with her beautiful baby Scottie.
Tanya reveals why it's been hard complaining about sleep deprivation when she's been part of the infertility community for so long.
Plus the juggle of being a working mum with a stay-at-home dad and the things you definitely shouldn't say to her if you see her in the street.
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It's tough times for Matt at the moment - his white goods are dropping like flies and he's in the dog house with Laura - but he swears it's not his fault!
The guys deep dive into mum rage and Ash has a cracking story about April - his ceiling fan has never looked the same since.
And can you give the tooth fairy an IOU if you've got no coins? The boys battle it out over whether we need to keep the magic up for our kids.
Plus the boys look at more of the childhood movies that left us all traumatised.
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It's not been a good week for poor old Matt.
There's a doll in his daughter's life that's causing him all sorts of grief.
Plus he opens up about being verbally assaulted by a child at pickup AND why he can't stand people who insist on spoiling his kids.
Meanwhile Ash thinks he's getting trolled by his family before Matt starts trolling him about his Sizzler order.
Oh and did we mention Sizzler's coming back! It's the good breaking news we've all been needing!
And the boys answer more of your Doter Dilemmas:
How often should dads be allowed to work out at the gym?
Pass the parcel etiquette
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