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Mat Carter is a London-based presenter, podcaster, and creative storyteller, known for his engaging voice on parenting and Type 1 Diabetes. He is popular across social media platforms, boasting a following of over 120,000.
As the co-host of The Secret Life of Dads podcast, he creates a space for raw, humorous conversations about modern fatherhood, looking at topics including identity, mental load, guilt, connection, and the pressure to ‘do it all’.
Mat lives with Type 1 Diabetes and works closely with several leading diabetes tech companies, advocating for better access, awareness, and emotional support.
He is an up-and-coming speaker; whether showcasing new tech or sharing the daily realities of life with diabetes, his voice is grounded in real-world experience, not just stats.
Contact Great British Speakers today to book Mat Carter to host your next event.
Mat Carter’s presenting experience includes working for BT Sport and Red Bull Media House. He fronted a travel series for Sky across the Middle East, and has been involved in a range of branded content campaigns for brands including Abbott, Microsoft, and Samsung.

The Secret Life of Dads podcast is the most downloaded dad’s podcast in the UK. Redefining and understanding what it means to be a dad in the modern world, he delivers funny, uplifting, but vulnerable content covering parenting, relationships, mental health, and physical health.
Along with co-host Lawrence, he discusses all things fatherhood with a range of guests, including
With a growing audience across platforms and recognition for his honest, vulnerable approach, his storytelling helps dads to feel seen and supported in a culture that rarely gives them the spotlight.
Across dozens of episodes, they have spoken on resilience, keeping your children happy, feeding your children, legacy, mental health and fatherhood, anger, adolescence, nutrition, and gut health. Guests have included The Children’s Dietitian Lucy Upon, founder of Sophie Says Esther Marshall; footballer Anton Ferdinand; journalist Sam Parker; and clinical psychologist Dr Wendy Mogel.
He has also featured on TypeCast: Life Between the Lines, and The Inspiration Space podcasts, talking about his experiences with Type 1 Diabetes.
– The Secret Life of Modern Dads: honest fatherhood, emotional labour, and evolving identities
– Parenting and Mental Health: managing anxiety, guilt, and the invisible pressures on parents
– Living Well With Type 1 Diabetes: tech, tools, and mindset
– Heath Advocacy and Storytelling: turning personal experience into impact
– Balancing Work, Family, and Self: redefining what ‘having it all’ really means
