The Real Parent Podcast Thu, 05 Mar 2026 05:04:13 -0500 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2402796 en-au © 2026 The Real Parent Podcast yes 2d556a9f-207f-5159-9455-ec6378976f95 The Real Parent Podcast episodic true Parenting is easy!

 Said no parent ever.

 On the Real Parent Podcast, hosted by Jarrod Kayler-Thomson (father to three children), Jarrod will be speaking with real everyday parents sharing real stories, celebrating the wins and normalising the struggles of what being a parent involves.

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) The Real Parent Podcast https://storage.buzzsprout.com/i0csok04c8huebjzeguyhhsklsbt?.jpg The Real Parent Podcast Raising Boys, Real Conversations & Showing Up as a Dad Raising Boys, Real Conversations & Showing Up as a Dad In Episode 9 of The Real Parent Podcast, Jarrod Kayler-Thomson sits down with Adrian Munro, CEO of Richmind WA and father to three boys aged 11, 12 and 14. This episode is a raw and reflective conversation about raising boys in today’s world. 

Together, they explore connection, emotional awareness, discipline, mentoring over managing, and what it really means to show up consistently as a dad.

It dives into the realities of parenting: the moments you nail it, the moments you don’t, repairing when things go wrong, prioritising family and marriage, and becoming the version of yourself your children need. 

Honest and practical, this is an episode for parents who know they don’t have all the answers, but are committed to doing the work.

Please remember to leave a review or rating to help share the podcast further into the community. 

This podcast is powered by the Western Australian Mental Health Commission and Men’s Talk.

Hosted by Jarrod Kayler-Thomson from The Growth Hunting Company and produced by Sam Witness.

Richmind WA

Katitjin Blue Mind Place

Men's Talk

The Growth Hunting Company

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Men's Talk - Instagram
Growth Hunting - Instagram
The Real Parent Podcast - Instagram
The Growth Hunting Company - LinkedIn
The Real Parent Podcast - LinkedIn 

]]> In Episode 9 of The Real Parent Podcast, Jarrod Kayler-Thomson sits down with Adrian Munro, CEO of Richmind WA and father to three boys aged 11, 12 and 14. This episode is a raw and reflective conversation about raising boys in today’s world. 

Together, they explore connection, emotional awareness, discipline, mentoring over managing, and what it really means to show up consistently as a dad.

It dives into the realities of parenting: the moments you nail it, the moments you don’t, repairing when things go wrong, prioritising family and marriage, and becoming the version of yourself your children need. 

Honest and practical, this is an episode for parents who know they don’t have all the answers, but are committed to doing the work.

Please remember to leave a review or rating to help share the podcast further into the community. 

This podcast is powered by the Western Australian Mental Health Commission and Men’s Talk.

Hosted by Jarrod Kayler-Thomson from The Growth Hunting Company and produced by Sam Witness.

Richmind WA

Katitjin Blue Mind Place

Men's Talk

The Growth Hunting Company

SOCIAL MEDIA:
Men's Talk - Instagram
Growth Hunting - Instagram
The Real Parent Podcast - Instagram
The Growth Hunting Company - LinkedIn
The Real Parent Podcast - LinkedIn 

]]> The Real Parent Podcast Buzzsprout-18378308 Thu, 18 Dec 2025 18:00:00 +0800 4315 1 9 full false Family First: Ray Smithers on Education, Leadership & Fatherhood Family First: Ray Smithers on Education, Leadership & Fatherhood For episode 8 on The Real Parent Podcast, we sit down with Ray Smithers - a man whose journey weaves through education, elite sport, and the heart of family life. With nearly two decades in teaching across primary, secondary, and boarding at Wesley College (Perth, Western Australia), Ray has shaped young minds both in and out of the classroom.

On the field, he tasted premiership glory with South Fremantle in 2005 and 2009, while also experiencing the highs and lows of grand finals across the 2000s.

Beyond football, Ray served as Player Development Manager at the Fremantle Dockers, guiding athletes through the pressures of professional sport.

But perhaps his most meaningful role to date has been stepping back from career ambitions to support his wife’s growing business and dedicate himself to raising their two young daughters.

In this conversation, Ray opens up about leadership, resilience, and what it really means to redefine success when family comes first.

Please remember to leave a review or rating to help share the podcast further into the community.

This podcast was recorded in the Katitjin blue mind place in Scarborough (Perth, Western Australia), and is powered by the Western Australian Mental Health Commission and Men’s Talk.

Hosted by Jarrod Kayler-Thomson from The Growth Hunting Company and produced by Sam Witness.

Katitjin Blue Mind Place

Men's Talk

The Growth Hunting Company

SOCIAL MEDIA:
Men's Talk - Instagram
Growth Hunting - Instagram
The Real Parent Podcast - Instagram
The Growth Hunting Company - LinkedIn
The Real Parent Podcast - LinkedIn 

]]> For episode 8 on The Real Parent Podcast, we sit down with Ray Smithers - a man whose journey weaves through education, elite sport, and the heart of family life. With nearly two decades in teaching across primary, secondary, and boarding at Wesley College (Perth, Western Australia), Ray has shaped young minds both in and out of the classroom.

On the field, he tasted premiership glory with South Fremantle in 2005 and 2009, while also experiencing the highs and lows of grand finals across the 2000s.

Beyond football, Ray served as Player Development Manager at the Fremantle Dockers, guiding athletes through the pressures of professional sport.

But perhaps his most meaningful role to date has been stepping back from career ambitions to support his wife’s growing business and dedicate himself to raising their two young daughters.

In this conversation, Ray opens up about leadership, resilience, and what it really means to redefine success when family comes first.

Please remember to leave a review or rating to help share the podcast further into the community.

This podcast was recorded in the Katitjin blue mind place in Scarborough (Perth, Western Australia), and is powered by the Western Australian Mental Health Commission and Men’s Talk.

Hosted by Jarrod Kayler-Thomson from The Growth Hunting Company and produced by Sam Witness.

Katitjin Blue Mind Place

Men's Talk

The Growth Hunting Company

SOCIAL MEDIA:
Men's Talk - Instagram
Growth Hunting - Instagram
The Real Parent Podcast - Instagram
The Growth Hunting Company - LinkedIn
The Real Parent Podcast - LinkedIn 

]]> The Real Parent Podcast Buzzsprout-17806504 Mon, 08 Sep 2025 14:00:00 +0800 4902 1 8 full false West Coast Eagles legend John ‘Woosha’ Worsfold shares openly about his playing days, coaching journey, and experiences as a parent. West Coast Eagles legend John ‘Woosha’ Worsfold shares openly about his playing days, coaching journey, and experiences as a parent. Episode 7 is now available, and we were incredibly honoured to have Woosha join us.

Throughout our conversation, John’s core values of hard work, respect, and integrity, shine through, making this episode essential listening for parents and footy fans alike.

Did you know that when Woosha was being considered for the Eagles coaching job, he was also interviewing for the Fremantle Dockers coaching role?

Tune in to hear Woosha reflect on his childhood, the relationship he had with his own parents, valuable lessons learned along the way, memorable moments from his Eagles career, and his experiences as a father.

Please leave a rating or review to help spread the podcast within our community!



]]> Episode 7 is now available, and we were incredibly honoured to have Woosha join us.

Throughout our conversation, John’s core values of hard work, respect, and integrity, shine through, making this episode essential listening for parents and footy fans alike.

Did you know that when Woosha was being considered for the Eagles coaching job, he was also interviewing for the Fremantle Dockers coaching role?

Tune in to hear Woosha reflect on his childhood, the relationship he had with his own parents, valuable lessons learned along the way, memorable moments from his Eagles career, and his experiences as a father.

Please leave a rating or review to help spread the podcast within our community!



]]> The Real Parent Podcast Buzzsprout-16936233 Tue, 08 Apr 2025 15:00:00 +0800 4098 1 7 full false What Fathers need. Facilitation tips. The best Dad jokes yet, and much more... What Fathers need. Facilitation tips. The best Dad jokes yet, and much more... Episode 6 of the podcast is out, and it was a pleasure speaking with Mike Dyson of Good Blokes Co.

Mike has been involved in tens of thousands of conversations about manhood, masculinity, mateship and mental health with boys and men, sons and fathers. 

Mike was incredibly generous, sharing his wisdom with us, and I promise there is a long list of takeaways for our listeners.

Please remember to leave a review or rating to help share the podcast further into the community.

This podcast was recorded in the Katitjin blue mind place in Scarborough (Perth, Western Australia), and is powered by the Western Australian Mental Health Commission and Men’s Talk.

Hosted by Jarrod Kayler-Thomson from The Growth Hunting Company and produced by Sam Witness.

Good Blokes Co

Mike Dyson's Instagram

Katitjin Blue Mind Place
https://maps.app.goo.gl/ja2iq4U2hLhPz3zR7?g_st=com.google.maps.preview.copy

Men's Talk
https://www.mtalk.com.au

The Growth Hunting Company
www.growthhunting.com.au

SOCIAL MEDIA:
Men's Talk Instagram
The Growth Hunting Company Instagram
The Real Parent Podcast Instagram

]]> Episode 6 of the podcast is out, and it was a pleasure speaking with Mike Dyson of Good Blokes Co.

Mike has been involved in tens of thousands of conversations about manhood, masculinity, mateship and mental health with boys and men, sons and fathers. 

Mike was incredibly generous, sharing his wisdom with us, and I promise there is a long list of takeaways for our listeners.

Please remember to leave a review or rating to help share the podcast further into the community.

This podcast was recorded in the Katitjin blue mind place in Scarborough (Perth, Western Australia), and is powered by the Western Australian Mental Health Commission and Men’s Talk.

Hosted by Jarrod Kayler-Thomson from The Growth Hunting Company and produced by Sam Witness.

Good Blokes Co

Mike Dyson's Instagram

Katitjin Blue Mind Place
https://maps.app.goo.gl/ja2iq4U2hLhPz3zR7?g_st=com.google.maps.preview.copy

Men's Talk
https://www.mtalk.com.au

The Growth Hunting Company
www.growthhunting.com.au

SOCIAL MEDIA:
Men's Talk Instagram
The Growth Hunting Company Instagram
The Real Parent Podcast Instagram

]]> The Real Parent Podcast Buzzsprout-16744197 Sat, 08 Mar 2025 12:00:00 +0800 3155 1 6 full true Father, Step Father, Published Author, Entrepreneur, Endurance Athlete and Ex-Con tells all! Father, Step Father, Published Author, Entrepreneur, Endurance Athlete and Ex-Con tells all! Don't miss Episode 5 of the podcast! Tune in as Paul Turley shares his powerful story, opening up about his life, his journey to fatherhood, and the challenges he faced during his time in prison. Hear how one pivotal decision has become the driving force behind his mission to make a lasting difference in everything he does.

**TRIGGER WARNING**

This episode does contain sharing / content relating to suicide, alcohol and drug use.

Please remember to leave a review or rating to help share the podcast further into the community.

This podcast was recorded in the Katitjin blue mind place in Scarborough (Perth, Western Australia), and is powered by the Western Australian Mental Health Commission and Men’s Talk.

Hosted by Jarrod Kayler-Thomson from The Growth Hunting Company and produced by Sam Witness.

Katitjin Blue Mind Place
https://maps.app.goo.gl/ja2iq4U2hLhPz3zR7?g_st=com.google.maps.preview.copy

Men's Talk
https://www.mtalk.com.au

The Growth Hunting Company
www.growthhunting.com.au

SOCIAL MEDIA:
Men's Talk Instagram
The Growth Hunting Company Instagram
The Real Parent Podcast Instagram

]]> Don't miss Episode 5 of the podcast! Tune in as Paul Turley shares his powerful story, opening up about his life, his journey to fatherhood, and the challenges he faced during his time in prison. Hear how one pivotal decision has become the driving force behind his mission to make a lasting difference in everything he does.

**TRIGGER WARNING**

This episode does contain sharing / content relating to suicide, alcohol and drug use.

Please remember to leave a review or rating to help share the podcast further into the community.

This podcast was recorded in the Katitjin blue mind place in Scarborough (Perth, Western Australia), and is powered by the Western Australian Mental Health Commission and Men’s Talk.

Hosted by Jarrod Kayler-Thomson from The Growth Hunting Company and produced by Sam Witness.

Katitjin Blue Mind Place
https://maps.app.goo.gl/ja2iq4U2hLhPz3zR7?g_st=com.google.maps.preview.copy

Men's Talk
https://www.mtalk.com.au

The Growth Hunting Company
www.growthhunting.com.au

SOCIAL MEDIA:
Men's Talk Instagram
The Growth Hunting Company Instagram
The Real Parent Podcast Instagram

]]> The Real Parent Podcast Buzzsprout-16480659 Wed, 22 Jan 2025 09:00:00 +0800 3175 1 5 full true Dad Tax. Dad Jokes. The things not to miss. Social media. The role of parents and much more… Dad Tax. Dad Jokes. The things not to miss. Social media. The role of parents and much more… Join us for Episode 4 of the podcast to hear Paul and Rick (both parents of teenagers) share on their experiences of fatherhood. 
Please remember to leave a review or rating to help share the podcast further into the community.
This podcast was recorded in the Katitjin blue mind place in Scarborough (Perth, Western Australia), and is powered by the Western Australian Mental Health Commission and Men’s Talk. 
Hosted by Jarrod Kayler-Thomson from The Growth Hunting Company and produced by Sam Witness. 

Katitjin Blue Mind Place - 

https://maps.app.goo.gl/ja2iq4U2hLhPz3zR7?g_st=com.google.maps.preview.copy

  
Men's Talk - 

https://www.mtalk.com.au

 
The Growth Hunting Company - 

www.growthhunting.com.au

 
SOCIAL MEDIA:
Men's Talk Instagram
The Growth Hunting Company Instagram
The Real Parent Podcast Instagram


**DISCLAIMER** 
The views and opinions of our guests are that of their own and topics discussed on the Podcast are by no means advice for other parents or people, they are just their unique perspectives and experiences.  

Thank you for listening.

]]> Join us for Episode 4 of the podcast to hear Paul and Rick (both parents of teenagers) share on their experiences of fatherhood. 
Please remember to leave a review or rating to help share the podcast further into the community.
This podcast was recorded in the Katitjin blue mind place in Scarborough (Perth, Western Australia), and is powered by the Western Australian Mental Health Commission and Men’s Talk. 
Hosted by Jarrod Kayler-Thomson from The Growth Hunting Company and produced by Sam Witness. 

Katitjin Blue Mind Place - 

https://maps.app.goo.gl/ja2iq4U2hLhPz3zR7?g_st=com.google.maps.preview.copy

  
Men's Talk - 

https://www.mtalk.com.au

 
The Growth Hunting Company - 

www.growthhunting.com.au

 
SOCIAL MEDIA:
Men's Talk Instagram
The Growth Hunting Company Instagram
The Real Parent Podcast Instagram


**DISCLAIMER** 
The views and opinions of our guests are that of their own and topics discussed on the Podcast are by no means advice for other parents or people, they are just their unique perspectives and experiences.  

Thank you for listening.

]]> The Real Parent Podcast Buzzsprout-16313593 Fri, 20 Dec 2024 12:00:00 +0800 3629 1 4 full true Golf Pro opens up on fathering, injury and the challenges of co-parenting… Golf Pro opens up on fathering, injury and the challenges of co-parenting… Glenn Paul joins us to share his experiences on fatherhood. From being a professional golfer, to now coach, mentor and presenter, Glenn says there’s nothing that compares to being a dad. 

Please remember to leave a review or rating to help share the podcast further into the community. 

This podcast was recorded in the Katitjin blue mind place in Scarborough (Perth, Western Australia), and is powered by the Western Australian Mental Health Commission and Men’s Talk. 
Hosted by Jarrod Kayler-Thomson from The Growth Hunting Company and produced by Sam Witness. 

Katitjin Blue Mind Place - 

https://maps.app.goo.gl/ja2iq4U2hLhPz3zR7?g_st=com.google.maps.preview.copy

  

Men's Talk - 

https://www.mtalk.com.au

 

The Growth Hunting Company - 

www.growthhunting.com.au


 
SOCIAL MEDIA:
Men's Talk Instagram
The Growth Hunting Company Instagram
The Real Parent Podcast Instagram


**DISCLAIMER** 
The views and opinions of our guests are that of their own and topics discussed on the Podcast are by no means advice for other parents or people, they are just their unique perspectives and experiences.  

Thank you for listening.

]]> Glenn Paul joins us to share his experiences on fatherhood. From being a professional golfer, to now coach, mentor and presenter, Glenn says there’s nothing that compares to being a dad. 

Please remember to leave a review or rating to help share the podcast further into the community. 

This podcast was recorded in the Katitjin blue mind place in Scarborough (Perth, Western Australia), and is powered by the Western Australian Mental Health Commission and Men’s Talk. 
Hosted by Jarrod Kayler-Thomson from The Growth Hunting Company and produced by Sam Witness. 

Katitjin Blue Mind Place - 

https://maps.app.goo.gl/ja2iq4U2hLhPz3zR7?g_st=com.google.maps.preview.copy

  

Men's Talk - 

https://www.mtalk.com.au

 

The Growth Hunting Company - 

www.growthhunting.com.au


 
SOCIAL MEDIA:
Men's Talk Instagram
The Growth Hunting Company Instagram
The Real Parent Podcast Instagram


**DISCLAIMER** 
The views and opinions of our guests are that of their own and topics discussed on the Podcast are by no means advice for other parents or people, they are just their unique perspectives and experiences.  

Thank you for listening.

]]> The Real Parent Podcast Buzzsprout-16103637 Thu, 14 Nov 2024 11:00:00 +0800 3142 full false Parental leave and lessons learned! Parental leave and lessons learned! For Episode 2 we are joined by special guests, Ben and Tay, who share their fathering experiences, and we unpack some of the Fathering Projects report from the inaugural Fathering Summit, in particular parental leave and the worrying statistics that are coming out of Australia with fathers. This episode is a MUST LISTEN! 

A link to the Fathering Projects Report is below in our show notes. 

This podcast was recorded in the Katitjin blue mind place in Scarborough (Perth, Western Australia), and is powered by the Western Australian Mental Health Commission and Men’s Talk. 

Hosted by Jarrod Kayler-Thomson from The Growth Hunting Company and produced by Sam Witness. 

The Fathering Projects Report

Katitjin Blue Mind Place - https://maps.app.goo.gl/ja2iq4U2hLhPz3zR7?g_st=com.google.maps.preview.copy  

Men's Talk - https://www.mtalk.com.au 

The Growth Hunting Company - www.growthhunting.com.au

SOCIAL MEDIA: 

Men's Talk Instagram 

The Growth Hunting Company Instagram 

The Real Parent Podcast Instagram



***DISCLAIMER*** 

The views and opinions of our guests are that of their own and topics discussed on the Podcast are by no means advice for other parents or people, they are just their unique perspectives and experiences.  

Thank you for listening. 


]]> For Episode 2 we are joined by special guests, Ben and Tay, who share their fathering experiences, and we unpack some of the Fathering Projects report from the inaugural Fathering Summit, in particular parental leave and the worrying statistics that are coming out of Australia with fathers. This episode is a MUST LISTEN! 

A link to the Fathering Projects Report is below in our show notes. 

This podcast was recorded in the Katitjin blue mind place in Scarborough (Perth, Western Australia), and is powered by the Western Australian Mental Health Commission and Men’s Talk. 

Hosted by Jarrod Kayler-Thomson from The Growth Hunting Company and produced by Sam Witness. 

The Fathering Projects Report

Katitjin Blue Mind Place - https://maps.app.goo.gl/ja2iq4U2hLhPz3zR7?g_st=com.google.maps.preview.copy  

Men's Talk - https://www.mtalk.com.au 

The Growth Hunting Company - www.growthhunting.com.au

SOCIAL MEDIA: 

Men's Talk Instagram 

The Growth Hunting Company Instagram 

The Real Parent Podcast Instagram



***DISCLAIMER*** 

The views and opinions of our guests are that of their own and topics discussed on the Podcast are by no means advice for other parents or people, they are just their unique perspectives and experiences.  

Thank you for listening. 


]]> The Real Parent Podcast Buzzsprout-15888271 Wed, 09 Oct 2024 11:00:00 +0800 4205 1 2 full false What makes a good dad? What makes a good dad? Join us for Episode 1 of The Real Parent Podcast, where we hear from fathers Ainsley and Richard, who authentically share their journey as parents, including the wins, the challenges and everything in between. 


This podcast was recorded in the Katitjin blue mind place in Scarborough (Perth, Western Australia), and is powered by the Western Australian Mental Health Commission and Men’s Talk. 

Hosted by Jarrod Kayler-Thomson from The Growth Hunting Company and produced by Sam Witness. 


Katitjin Blue Mind Place - https://maps.app.goo.gl/ja2iq4U2hLhPz3zR7?g_st=com.google.maps.preview.copy 

Men's Talk - https://www.mtalk.com.au 

The Growth Hunting Company - www.growthhunting.com.au 


SOCIAL MEDIA: 

Men's Talk Instagram 

The Growth Hunting Company Instagram 

The Real Parent Podcast Instagram 


***DISCLAIMER*** 

The views and opinions of our guests are that of their own and topics discussed on the Podcast are by no means advice for other parents or people, they are just their unique perspectives and experiences.  


Thank you for listening. 

]]> Join us for Episode 1 of The Real Parent Podcast, where we hear from fathers Ainsley and Richard, who authentically share their journey as parents, including the wins, the challenges and everything in between. 


This podcast was recorded in the Katitjin blue mind place in Scarborough (Perth, Western Australia), and is powered by the Western Australian Mental Health Commission and Men’s Talk. 

Hosted by Jarrod Kayler-Thomson from The Growth Hunting Company and produced by Sam Witness. 


Katitjin Blue Mind Place - https://maps.app.goo.gl/ja2iq4U2hLhPz3zR7?g_st=com.google.maps.preview.copy 

Men's Talk - https://www.mtalk.com.au 

The Growth Hunting Company - www.growthhunting.com.au 


SOCIAL MEDIA: 

Men's Talk Instagram 

The Growth Hunting Company Instagram 

The Real Parent Podcast Instagram 


***DISCLAIMER*** 

The views and opinions of our guests are that of their own and topics discussed on the Podcast are by no means advice for other parents or people, they are just their unique perspectives and experiences.  


Thank you for listening. 

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