Ben Tate may just be the biggest social media dad we’ve had on the pod. You probably know him as one-half of Ben and Zara, the father-daughter duo behind those viral lip-sync videos. However, behind the fun and fame lies a pretty wild story.

Ben grew up in the entertainment world, acting in ads and TV shows. He lived life on unpredictable schedules and short-term contracts. That was all fine... until the birth of his daughter Zara nearly nine years ago.

Her arrival came with a dramatic birth story and a major wake-up call, one that forced Ben to step away from something that was quietly pulling his life off course.

For anyone struggling with addiction or seeking support, here are some helpful resources in Australia:


Alcohol and Drug Foundation (ADF): Offers information, advice, and services to help with addiction recovery.
Website: adf.org.au


Beyond Blue: Provides support for mental health issues, often linked with addiction.
Helpline: 1300 22 4636
Website: beyondblue.org.au


Lifeline: Offers crisis support for individuals in need.
Helpline: 13 11 14
Website: lifeline.org.au

Each organisation offers resources, hotlines, and guidance on seeking help and managing recovery.

Buy our book, which is now available in-store!

https://www.penguin.com.au/books/two-doting-dads-9781761346552 

If you need a shoulder to cry on: 

Two Doting Dads Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/639833491568735/ 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheTwoDotingDads 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twodotingdads/ 

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@twodotingdads  

Ben Tate may just be the biggest social media dad we&rsquo;ve had on the pod. You probably know him as one-half of&nbsp;Ben and Zara, the father-daughter duo behind those viral lip-sync videos. However, behind the fun and fame lies a pretty wild story.
Ben grew up in the entertainment world, acting in ads and TV shows. He lived life on unpredictable schedules and short-term contracts. That was all fine... until the birth of his daughter Zara nearly nine years ago.
Her arrival came with a dramatic birth story and a major wake-up call, one that forced Ben to step away from something that was quietly pulling his life off course.
For anyone struggling with addiction or seeking support, here are some helpful resources in Australia:
<ol>
<li>
Alcohol and Drug Foundation (ADF): Offers information, advice, and services to help with addiction recovery.
<ul>
<li>Website: <a href="https://adf.org.au">adf.org.au</a></li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>
Beyond Blue: Provides support for mental health issues, often linked with addiction.
<ul>
<li>Helpline: 1300 22 4636</li>
<li>Website: <a href="https://www.beyondblue.org.au">beyondblue.org.au</a></li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>
Lifeline: Offers crisis support for individuals in need.
<ul>
<li>Helpline: 13 11 14</li>
<li>Website: <a href="https://www.lifeline.org.au">lifeline.org.au</a></li>
</ul>
</li>
</ol>
Each organisation offers resources, hotlines, and guidance on seeking help and managing recovery.
<hr>
Buy our book, which is now available in-store!
<a href="https://www.penguin.com.au/books/two-doting-dads-9781761346552">https://www.penguin.com.au/books/two-doting-dads-9781761346552</a>&nbsp;
If you need a shoulder to cry on:&nbsp;
Two Doting Dads Facebook Group: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/639833491568735/">https://www.facebook.com/groups/639833491568735/</a>&nbsp;
YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@TheTwoDotingDads">https://www.youtube.com/@TheTwoDotingDads</a>&nbsp;
Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/twodotingdads/">https://www.instagram.com/twodotingdads/</a>&nbsp;
TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@twodotingdads">https://www.tiktok.com/@twodotingdads</a> &nbsp;

Two Doting Dads is a podcast series that follows the parenting escapades of two good mates, Matty J and Ash Wicks. Like all good modern relationships, they met on Instagram and instantly bonded over the fact that they were both sleep-deprived Dads doing their best to dote over their two children. They share a very laid-back style to parenting, they don't pretend to be experts and they celebrate every single parenting mishap (which there are plenty). If you're listening for parenting advice, you've come to the wrong podcast.

Two Doting Dads with Matty J & Ash

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