Dadvengers Podcast Episode 08 - Ashley John-BaptisteBBC journalist, Royal Television Society Ambassador and graduate of Cambridge University Ashley John-Baptiste talks about becoming a dad in the first UK lockdown. He also talks about being brought up in the UK care system between foster care and a children’s home. Finally he touches upon the adversities he faced, the lasting impact they’ve have and how scared he was to become a new dad. Something we have spoken about frequently on Dadvengers Dad Chats.

Time Codes1:21 – Having a baby in lockdown under strict restrictions for partners in hospital, “We didn’t know the deal of what I could do as a dad”4:39 – “I put on one sock…” Ashley on how he reacted to the news his wife was going into labour.7:18 – Preparing for fatherhood and labour.9:06 – Ashley on growing up in foster care – “I had a void in terms of family…”14:12 – “I will never forget the moment of being called a mistake” – the brutal moments that shaped Ashley, and the remaining vulnerability from his upbringing.18:56 – Ashley’s relationship with his partner Joanna and her family.22:36 - "I love it, but its been hard" Ashley talks about the challenges of being a new parent.25:13 - The importance of being, and having positive mentors and role models while in care.29:55 - "In communities we need mentors..." Ashley on talking to children in care and being a positive role model.32:18 - Ashley's advice to new dads.34:17 - Music, athletics and creativity - the things that Ashley liked as a child, and whether that is being passed onto his daughter.36:56 - Dad superpower.

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