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Dad Without BordersAuthor: Blue Netherclift
Modern fatherhood meets mountain grit. Im 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: dadwithoutborders@gmail.com Instagram: @dadwithoutborders Twitter: @WEadventure Language: en Genres: Kids & Family, Parenting, Relationships, Society & Culture Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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Dad Diaries: Leading With Love From Across An Ocean
Episode 8
Thursday, 11 December, 2025
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 energy is going next, and how he keeps showing up as a dad from afar.In this episode, Blue talks about:Why this is the last episode of Season 3 and what the winter break will look likeA quick recap of the relocation case, joint guardianship, and life as a long distance dadHow he stays plugged into school life from overseas by being on email lists, contacting teachers, and watching the calendarThe Christmas jumper story and using small, thoughtful gestures to stay present in a child’s day to day lifeCreating physical photo albums after visits so kids have something tangible to hold ontoLetting go, trusting the universe, and teaching kids to make good choices when you cannot be there in personUsing outdoor adventure and risk management as a framework for leadership in parentingGrowing his platform through Instagram reels, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts, and why he is focusing there for nowNavigating spicy comment sections, old friction with his ex, and choosing to lead with love instead of resentmentThe joy and chaos of blending families, planning the airport hotel adventure, and looking ahead to Christmas on the slopesA message for dads and parents who are not with their kids this Christmas and ideas for making connection anywayIf you are a dad facing separation, distance, or complicated co parenting, Blue’s hope is that this episode reminds you that you can still have a deep, loving relationship with your child, even when you are not there as much as you want. Lead with love, keep showing up in whatever ways you can, and create your own version of “Christmas day” when it works for you.Connect with BlueInstagram: @dadwithoutbordersTikTok: @dadwithoutbordersYouTube Shorts: Dad Without BordersWebsite and writing: bluenetherclift.comIf this episode or this season helped you, the best way to support the show is to share an episode or a reel with another dad who needs it, leave a rating or review, and connect with Blue on social. Season 4 is planned for the spring, so stay tuned.
