I Walked Away From an Emmy to Be There for My Kids | BDC Podcast E14 with Toby Lloyd
Better Dads Club PodcastShow Notes
Toby Lloyd is a happily married father with 5 kids, Music Producer, Studio Owner, Mixing Engineer, Artist and Film Score Mixer who has worked with artists such as Shapeshifter, Nightmares on Wax, Hollie Smith, Blindspott and Stan Walker, and has also worked on films like Avatar 2, The Hobbit Trilogy and Hunt For The Wilderpeople.
He runs Tiny Triumph Recordings, a bespoke rooftop recording studio in the heart of Wellington, NZ. He has also started releasing music under the artist name Paper Mountains which blends folk, soul and pop music and is about to release his debut album in August, 2026.
This conversation highlights the impact of childhood stories on shaping individuals, the challenges of fatherhood and parenting through separation, and the significance of career choices and life's journey.
Toby shares his experience of the complexities of blended families, the impact of childhood trauma, and the challenges of parenting through separation. He also affirms the importance of communication, ensuring safe and open love, and the significance of vulnerability in fatherhood.
Takeaways Childhood stories shape individuals Fatherhood and parenting through separation Career choices and life's journey Navigating blended families requires open communication and understanding. Ensuring safe and open love for children is crucial for their emotional well-being.
Chapters 00:00 The Impact of Childhood Stories 41:54 Navigating Blended Families 52:50 Challenges of Blended Families 01:07:04 Ensuring Safe and Open Love 01:13:04 Fatherhood and Vulnerability
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