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Dad Without Borders
by Blue Netherclift
Modern fatherhood meets mountain grit. I’m Blue, host of Dad Without Borders — a podcast about raising kids across continents, navigating blended families, and staying connected against the odds. After losing custody of my eldest son, I found creative ways to keep our bond strong — even picking up a skateboard in my 40s so we had something to share across oceans. Each episode dives into the resilience and creativity of dads rewriting the fatherhood story, blending practical tools with soulful connection. This is fatherhood without borders.Connect: E-mail: [email protected]: @dadwithoutborders Twitter: @WEadventure
Episodes
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Dad Diaries: Leading With Love From Across An Ocean
In this final Dad Diaries episode of Season 3, Blue is winding down for Christmas and gearing up for a precious visit from his eldest son, who has lived in the UK for almost eight years. From his little trailer studio in the Canadian winter, he talks about why he is pausing the podcast, where his...
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Dad Diaries - How To Lose Custody Without Losing Your Kid’s Heart
In this episode, I unpack what it is like to be labelled a dad who “lost custody” after years of giving everything to my son. I walk through my work story, how my flexible career and time with him were framed as a weakness in court, and why that judgement left such a deep feeling of shame. From...
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Dad Diaries - How I Stayed Connected Through an Eight Month Separation
In this episode, I open up about a period when I lost my final appeal, my son had already relocated overseas, my partner was heavily pregnant, and I simply could not travel. With the help of attachment focussed social worker Catherine Williams, I built a plan to stay in my son’s daily life…
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Dad Diaries - How to Deal with Holidays Apart, Parenting Rights & Discipline
In this episode, I open up about the emotional and practical realities of long-distance fatherhood and co-parenting after separation. I share lessons from Halloween traditions and holiday rituals, the challenges of discipline with a sensitive three-year-old, and how those lessons carry over into...
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Dad Diaries - How To Nurture Healthy Attachment In Separation
In this episode, I open up about the emotional and practical realities of long-distance fatherhood and how to nurture a balanced bond between parents after separation. With insights from counsellor Catherine Williams and research on the Kelly & Johnston Continuum, I discuss healthy attachment…
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Dad Diaries: How to Deal With High Anxiety in Young Children
In this episode, I open up about the emotional and practical work of supporting a young child through high anxiety — and what it means to stay grounded as a parent when your child’s fear takes over. With thanks and insight from psychologist Sean Larsen, hypnotherapist Catherine Williams, and…
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Dad Diaries: How to Navigate Handovers, Big Goodbyes & Daycare Drop-Offs
This episode explores the emotional terrain of letting go and showing up. I reflect on the early days of co-parenting — the handovers, the tension, and the quiet rituals that helped my son feel safe — and how those lessons continue to shape the way I parent today. From the big goodbyes of...
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Dad Diary — The Father the Moment Demands
In this Dad Diary, I reflect on the dual challenges of fatherhood across distance and at home. Saying goodbye to my eldest son after a summer visit — complete with a broken arm and his first solo flight — pushed me to hold space for his sadness while staying steady. At the same time, helping my...
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The Journey Continues: Coming Soon – Introducing Dad Diaries
In This Episode: Blue's podcast journey from 2020 pandemic start to present How a brutal custody battle became a gift for better parenting The inspiration behind returning after a 2-year break Season 3 announcement: Dad Diaries format launching September 2025 Upcoming Season 3 Topics: Handling...
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Archetypes, Leadership & the Power of Men’s Circles
David Stegman's offerings include: The Courageous Way - Business and Mindset coaching https://www.thecourageousway.com/ The Rad Dad Collective https://www.raddadcollective.org/
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Fatherhood After Divorce: Staying Connected
In this episode of Staying Connected: Fatherhood After Separation, we dive deep into the challenges and opportunities fathers face in maintaining a strong bond with their children after divorce, separation, or limited parenting time. No matter your circumstances, you can build a powerful…
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Everything Will Be Okay - Facing Your Fears
In this episode, I open up about navigating fear, fatherhood, and maintaining a deep connection with my son despite the challenges of an international blended family. After my first wife was granted full custody and relocated overseas with our child, I had to redefine my role as a father -...
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Navigating the Challenges and Personal Growth as a Father - Part 2. Raw Conversations
This is part 2 of a conversation with fellow dad Jasper as we build support for each other through our friendship. Topics we touch on: Staying engaged with your child's school timetable activities and teachers Advocating for therapy for the kids Honesty and openness with our kids Being a safe and...
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Navigating Anger and Emotions as a Father – Part 1. Raw Conversations
Navigating Fatherhood with Heart and Grit In this raw and honest episode, your host Blue sits down with Jasper, a local dad and close friend, for a deep dive into the realities of modern fatherhood. This episode marks the first part of an ongoing conversation about the ups and downs of being a...
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Reclaiming Fatherhood: Navigating Loss, Rediscovering Strength, and Redefining Modern Parenthood
In this episode, I aim to reintroduce myself as the host and a father who has embarked on a tumultuous journey through separation and divorce from the mother of my first child. Throughout this turbulent period, I encountered immense challenges within the court system, grappled with a sense of...
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Hot Tips and Winning As a Long Distant Parent
This is a chance to share some recent "wins" as a long-distance parent and offer some hot tips to anyone that might need some advice in navigating long-distance relationships with their kids. It is not easy to be away from your kids, even for a week. I have to deal with many months separated from...
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My EMDR Therapy & Effective Parenting (from a Distance)
This week I share my recent experience with EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) - dealing with the trauma of a child custody trial - as an effective way to deal with any residue impact on the mind and body. It was a really interesting and productive experience for me and I want…
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Parenting for a Peaceful Home with Life Coach and Author Drew Tupper
A great conversation about how to show up as a parent with the author of Parenting for a Peaceful Home. Drew Tupper is an Author, life coach, husband, and father of two. He has dedicated his life to seeking truth and creating purpose. He practices these intentions by examining and analyzing...
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Kids Are Not Responsible for Your Emotions
I was in a counselling session yesterday with Catherine Williams, a registered social worker. A friend of the show and someone who has been a great source of inspiration and support over the years. One of the topics that was discussed was the fact that it is important that kids don't feel...
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Tech Intentional Parenting with Consultant Emily Cherkin
Resources: The article Emily wrote that mentioned a fake Snapchat account: https://emilycherkin.medium.com/im-43-i-made-a-fake-snapchat-account-pretending-to-be-a-15-year-old-3c7e7a7e1786 Everyschool.org is where you can find the EdTech Triangle My YouTube channel with Tech-Intentional Tips…
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Welcoming A New Baby to the World
We have a new baby boy! Dad Without Borders is back after a summer break enjoying family time as we transition into life with a new baby and juggling the needs of three sons aged 0, 3 and 9. I have lots more to say about this, but in this episode I focus on sharing my experience of welcoming our...
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Waiting for the New Baby and Trying to Stay Calm
So the baby is now several days over due. We are waiting patiently for labour to start. We are all feeling calm but are we ready? I am sharing some post labour thoughts as we get ready for the big event. Is it time to head to the hospital? Will the mid wife make it on time? Is it time to leave…
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Ex Military Policeman & Inspired Father Supporting Dads
This episode starts with a brief update as today is the due date of our baby boy (my third son). I then get into conversation with Eric Taylor aka The Breastfeeding Father, an ex military man who is now studying clinical psychology with a focus on children and adolescents. Eric is based in Canada...
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The Challenges of Becoming a Dad & Supporting Other Men To Be Better Fathers
This is a great conversation with Curt Storring from Dad.Work. We share the struggles of becoming a father. The episode starts with some personal updates, including the fact that we are about to have a baby (boy number 3!) and gearing up for that reality. In this episode we learn about Curt who...
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Winning Custody & Setting Up Dad Advocates to Support Fathers
A conversation with Nathan, founder of Dads Advocate. There are a couple of personal parenting thoughts at the start of this podcast. First, I encourage all parents to take their young children to their local skatepark. This may well be the main theme of a future episode. There are so many…
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Conscious Stories for Kids & Connecting Deeper as Parents
A great episode with author Andrew Newman, writer of Conscious Stories for children. This is a wonderful conversation about the importance of connecting with our children on a deeper level and becoming more aware as parents of our own triggers. Andrew is an author of 18 conscious story books for...
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Skiing with Kids and Learning to Parent on the Mountain
I have successfully introduced both my boys (now 3 and 8) to skiing at a young age. So how did I do it? I want to share some tips and tricks and some thoughts about the bigger lessons of parenting that are a byproduct of the experience we both share as father and son(s) (but of course it relates…
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Dealing with Grief as a Dad & Falling in Love Again
A conversation with Dylan from @betterwithadventure Dylan was faced with tragic loss when his wife was pregnant with their son. He shares the experience of grieving while having to show up every day as a parent to his new born child. It's a heartbreaking story but it's also inspiring how Dylan…
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Rebuilding Life as a Dad & Saving the Marriage
Stu is a father, husband, entrepreneur, author, angle investor, board member and volunteer. He worked on the International Equity Trading Desk at Morgan Stanley in NYC, co-founded TIX China, a Shanghai-based trading company and served as Orange County’s President of Tech Coast Angels, the largest...
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Entrepreneur in Texas, Juggling 5 kids and Maintaining a Healthy Marriage
Check out DJohns podcast! Website: https://thedearsonpodcast.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedearsonpodcast/
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Jamie - Healing Trauma in the Jungles of Peru with Ayahuasca then Becoming Dad to Twin Boys
Jamie shares a fascinating story about traveling to the Peruvian jungle to take part in an Ayahuasca Ceremony to help him heal from his childhood trauma. The experience helps him to get sober and be the Dad that he wants to be and he's now the father of two 3 year old twin boys. It's an…
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Teaching Your Kids How to Love and Giving them Permission Cry
This week is a solocast with my reflections on the challenges of being a long distance parent and the importance of teaching your kid(s) how to show and express love in a healthy relationship by leading by example. I am also talking about the positive aspects of a kid(s) experiencing different...
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Sean Larsen PhD - Military Dads, Long Distance Dadding, Teenagers, Time Outs, Santa Claus & More
Following on from our recent episode when Sean talks about his PhD dissertation "Becoming a Father and Being a Man", Sean talks about his Masters thesis exploring the experience of Military Dads which including the challenges of long distance relationships and the Mother as the gate keeper of the...
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Sex & Relationship Therapist Talks Life After Child Birth & What Dads Need to Know
Tabitha's Blog Supporting Teenage Boys: https://theboysarealright.substack.com/p/the-boys-are-alrightwith-me-writing?r=pnvee&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&utm_source=twitter
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My Kid Got Covid & Reflecting on The Power of Your Thoughts as a Dad
Dealing with my kid getting Covid and not being able to catch his scheduled flight to Canada for Christmas, this is a reflection about how our thoughts can have impacts on our feelings which in turn in the process our kids. We choose how we show up in the world, and how we react to unexpected...
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Mike - Dealing with Long Distance Parenting Challenges & Supporting Men's Health
It's another content rich show with two parts! Part 1. Mike is a London UK Dad that in the midst of the Covid 19 pandemic has recently had to cope with the challenges of his young son moving overseas to Mallorca. After a disappointing experience in UK court, Mike talks positively about moving...
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Sean - Dad and Therapist with MA & PhD in Counselling Psychology, Discusses the Transition of Men to Fatherhood
This is a rich conversation that really dives into the experience of being a Dad. Sean really has done his homework over the last few years. He has an MA and PhD in Counselling Psychology from the University of Victoria in Canada with over 15 years experience as a therapist working with families...
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Tips and Tricks for Avoiding and Dealing with Meltdowns
This episode is a 'solocast' offering direct parenting advice for Dads on a particular topic based on personal experience with guidance from professionals. This episode covers the toddler meltdown and how to use Jedi mind tricks to deal with or avoid meltdowns. Please enjoy! LIKE, SHARE and…
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Adam - Dealing with Depression as a Dad & Becoming a Conscious Parent
Find out more about becoming a Conscious Dad: https://www.consciousdads.com/
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The Parenting Journal & How To Co-Parent with Smoother Handovers
This episode is a 'solocast' offering direct parenting advice for Dads on a particular topic based on personal experience with guidance from professionals. This episode covers the topic journaling as an integral of part of handover, also known as changeover, when co parenting. It is also a great...
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Eric - Being Dad as Adventurous Social Media Influencer and Real Life Captain Fantastic
Eric is a Dad that trusts his instincts and dives into adventures with his family, often based out of an old school bus. He really is the modern day Captain Fantastic (a film I encourage you to watch). Living in the shadow of the Rocky Mountains in Western Canada, as a ski patroller and paramedic...
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Gerry - Being a Dad as Fire Chief, Indigenous Elder and Chaplain with Mennonite Roots
It's another content rich show with two parts: Part 1: insightful conversation with another special guest Dad (and Granddad) Gerry, discussing life as an indigenous man raised in a Mennonite community and reflecting back on his story, the impacts of the 1960s scoop and having an indigenous father...
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Seth - Dad as Nelson Tiny Homes Master Carpenter & the Challenges of Adulting
It's another content rich show with two parts: Part 1: insightful conversation with another special guest Dad, Seth from Nelson Tiny Houses discusses the challenges of communicating, the flood of emotions as a parent, anger management, the financial stress of parenting, finding a perfect…
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Judson - Dad as a Ski Guide, Dealing with Fertility Clinics, Pandemic Challenges & Tackling Forest Fires
Judson didn't always want a kid but when he and his partner decided they wanted to start a family they struggled to get pregnant. After a few dark years which included consulting with Doctors, dealing with fertility clinics, and ultimately finding out about embryo adoption, they finally found a...
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Brendan - Dad Creates the Ultimate Substitute for Coffee & Launches New Business with Young Kids
It's another content rich show with two parts: Part 1 insightful conversation with another special guest Dad, Brendan discusses finding balance with young kids as their new business takes off and their second child is about to be born...read more below Part 2 the debrief with professional…
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Nelson - Punk Rock Dad, the Importance of Maintaining Healthy Relationships & How to Talk to Teenagers
It's another content rich show with two parts: Part 1 insightful conversation with another special guest Dad Part 2 the debrief with professional feedback provided by one of our in-house specialists Part 1: A candid conversation with Nelson who was the skateboarding black sheep of his family....
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Jeremy - Being Dad in Canada's Adventure Capital and Sleeping as a Family
It's another content rich show with two parts: Part 1 insightful conversation with another special guest Dad Part 2 the debrief with professional feedback provided by one of our in-house specialists Part 1: Location, location, location. Living in Squamish, Canada's climbing mecca in the Sea to…
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Guy - English Dad Surviving a Pandemic and Adulting as a Parent in his 50s
An Englishman living on the borders of Wales raising two young boys with his wife, reflects on parenting through a pandemic with both parents working full time. Guy is the Executive Director of Mountain Training England and as an ex teacher, Guy is ready for any challenge involving teenagers but...
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Kirkland - Health & Wellness Expert, Life Coach, Elder & Granddaddy
As a certified guide and life coach, directing one of the world's top fitness retreats and health spas, Kirkland is an engaged Grandaddy to 5 young children and he is now in his third marriage while maintaining a close relationship with all his adult kids that he raised in the eclectic mountain...
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Secure Attachment, Long Distance Parenting & Raising Healthy Kids
This is a great episode for Dads that face separation from their kids due to work or life situations. Great news - you can successfully parent from a distance and build and/or maintain a secure attachment! In fact any parent will find this episode useful no matter what age your kids are...and…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Modern fatherhood meets mountain grit. I’m Blue, host of Dad Without Borders — a podcast about raising kids across continents, navigating blended families, and staying connected against the odds. After losing custody of my eldest son, I found creative ways to keep our bond strong — even picking up a skateboard in my 40s so we had something to share across oceans. Each episode dives into the resilience and creativity of dads rewriting the fatherhood story, blending practical tools with soulful connection. This is fatherhood without borders.Connect: E-mail: [email protected]: @dadwithoutborders Twitter: @WEadventure
HOSTED BY
Blue Netherclift
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Modern fatherhood meets mountain grit. I’m Blue, host of Dad Without Borders — a podcast about raising kids across continents, navigating blended families, and staying connected against the odds. After losing custody of my eldest son, I found creative ways to keep our bond strong — even picking up...
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