The Fathering Project Podcast
The Fathering Project podcast is hosted by CEO Káti Gapaillard who is joined by experts in their field and Australia's favourite personalities, influencers and authors to tackle parenting challenges, discuss the journey of fatherhood and everything in between.
Podcasting since 2021 • 71 episodes
The Fathering Project Podcast
Latest Episodes
Strong, Connected, and Present: The Father’s Role in Raising Boys
How do fathers help guide boys into adulthood in today’s complex world? CEO of The Fathering Project Káti Gapaillard speaks with Dr Arne Rubinstein, Founder and CEO of the Rites of Passage Institute, and Australian Father of the Year 2025 about...
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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29:32
Dads, Daughters & Puberty: Breaking the Taboo with Michelle Mitchell
In this special episode to celebrate International Women’s Day on Sunday March 8th, Káti Gapaillard sits down with educator and bestselling author Michelle Mitchell to explore a topic many dads quietly struggle with — puberty and periods.
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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21:52
Softening With Age: Geoff Hutchison on Healthy Masculinity and Fatherhood
We're excited to welcome former ABC Broadcaster Geoff Hutchison to the podcast. Geoff joins us to talk about the personal journey behind his new book How Not to Become a Grumpy Old Bugger . He shares a powerfu...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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44:25
Nurturing your child's emotional intelligence
In this episode, Lael Stone joins us to discuss how parents can nurture emotional intelligence in their kids – even if they’re still learning those skills themselves. Lael has worked with families for over 20 years as a birth educat...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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30:18
From Wiggle to Dad: John Pearce Opens Up on Fatherhood
John Pearce, known to many as one of the Purple Wiggles, has spent years entertaining and educating children through song and movement. But today, we're diving into his most personal role yet - fatherhood! In this episode we talk ab...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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11:39