Episodes 46
Avg. Duration 27m
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Since Mar 2022
Latest Episode Jul 2025

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Dad-ability is dedicated to supporting, and empowering dads of all kids with disabilities by encouraging dads to be vulnerable, open up and share stories of success, struggle and everything in between. Have a story to share with other dads? Get in touch: [email protected] Drop me a voice message using the link below: https://anchor.fm/rob-hale9/message Dad-ability is proudly brought to you by WeFlex, fitness for everybody. Connecting people living with a disability and unique needs with the health and fitness industry. Visit www.weflex.com.au to find out more information

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Recent Episodes

S3E7 Too Much To Ask?

Jul 19, 2025 42m

Too Much to Ask?When you're a dad of a child with a disability, asking for support at work can feel like walking a tightrope. In this episode, I share a personal story and perspectives about…

S3E6 Stuck in The Loop

Jul 12, 2025 23m

Ever find yourself reacting before you even realise what you’re reacting to?In this episode, I unpack a moment where I defaulted back into an old emotional thinking pattern taking things personally,…

S3E5 Invisible Progress

Jun 28, 2025 30m

After a long hiatus, I’m back.Recorded in the car. No mic, no script, no polish. Just me, reflecting on the last 48 hours with Leo and the massive progress I didn’t know we’d made.In this episode I…

S3E4 Loneliness & Disability Parenting

Sep 12, 2024 39m

As dads of children with disabilities, one of the hardest truths we need to face is the isolation and loneliness that comes with the territory of parenting a child with a disability. In many ways…

S3E3 Finding what works with Peter Fitzgerald

Sep 05, 2024 34m

How can you try and be your best as a disability dad? Try starting by finding what works. For your child’s therapy, for their needs and most importantly for you as a dad.Living by the code is a…

S3E2 Perception is everything

Aug 27, 2024 24m

There is the event itself and then there is the story we tell ourselves. Too often we exaggerate the story and get into unhealthy thinking patterns about our ability to stay calm and dela with…

S3E1 Routine Rollercoaster

Aug 22, 2024 34m

On the season 3 opener I share my experiences about a very relatable challenge we all face as dads of kids with disabilities in terms of navigating whether we choose the path of least resistance of…

S2E16 Overwhelmed 🌊

Nov 10, 2023 22m

I made a commitment when I started Dad-ability that I would openly talk about the struggles as well as the successes and practical strategies. This episode is me at my most vulnerable. It’s raw. It’s…

S2E14 Learning to Fly: An Adventure into Managing Grief

Aug 10, 2023 27m

Coming to terms with grief of the life you thought they would have is an ongoing challenge for many parents of children with disabilities. What can we learn from our beautiful unique kids about how…

S2E13 New Diagnosis. Who dis?

May 29, 2023 33m

The most common question I get asked is what advice do I have for dads who has just received a new disability diagnosis for their kids. I have summarised my top 5 tips I have learned so far from my…

S2E12 The Small Wins with Ivan Baumgartner

May 13, 2023 31m

On todays episode Ivan shares his unique journey in navigating and understanding the discovery of his daughter Naomi’s rare genetic condition SATB2 -associated syndrome and opens up about his…

S2E11 Wrestling with Guilt

Mar 16, 2023 29m

Somethings that unites everyone as a parent of a child with disability is the guilt we carry, and wrestle with each day. It can be heavy, draining and at times debilitating. Juggling work and caring…

S2E10 Radical Acceptance

Mar 10, 2023 20m

How do you cope when you are confronted with a reality that is undesirable and not what you had hoped? Do you ever feel or say things aren’t fair? Why is this happening to me? On todays episode I…

S2E9 Support Series: Behaviours of Concern with Erika Gleeson

Feb 11, 2023 47m

Does your son or daughter experience behaviour of concern? Do you wish you understand what’s causing their meltdowns and how you can help? I’m stoked to continue our support series and chat to friend…

S2E8 Support Series: ‘Psyched Up’ with Sam Van Meurs

Feb 03, 2023 36m

Welcome to the first episode of our support series where we chat with the experts who provide support to our children living with disabilities and also to us as dads and our families. On today’s…

S2E7 Finding CALM in the Chaos

Dec 09, 2022 30m

Life can be overwhelming parenting children with a disability, and any given day can quickly turn into chaos and challenging to deal with. On todays episode I share a personal framework that I…

S2E6 Reclaiming Control

Dec 01, 2022 25m

How do you cope when things fall apart? What happens when you fall short of your own expectation? Or you simply just lose it in a heated moment? Often the losses in life teach us far more than the…

S2E5 The Man in the Arena

Oct 18, 2022 19m

Are you playing big or small? Are you leaning in or avoiding? What are you doing for you? We can all carry carers guilt and prioritise our kids above ourselves because of their higher and unique…

S2E4 Turning Struggle into Strength

Sep 27, 2022 23m

Being a dad of a child with a disability comes with a higher degree of difficulty and at times can feel like you are trying to execute a handstand inverted pike, triple somersault of the 10m…

S2E3 You Are Enough with Earl Makayan

Sep 09, 2022 30m

Do you ever feel like you could or should be doing more as a dad? Have you struggled with your mental health? Having a child with a disability increases the degree of difficulty in handling everyday…

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