In this episode, my wife and I talk about how wild the holidays can feel as parents. Trying to stay afloat while keeping up with everything while still making it special for the kids. We aren't experts on this but I do think all parents are in it together!

Chapters

00:00 Holiday Chaos and Multitasking Madness

02:30 Nostalgia and Holiday Traditions

05:04 Cultural Differences in Holiday Celebrations

10:35 Family Dynamics and Growing Up

16:12 Pets and Their Impact on Family Life

21:17 Managing Stress During the Holidays

29:33 Navigating Holiday Stress and Family Responsibilities

35:16 Cherishing Family Traditions

37:56 The Joy of Christmas Movies and Music

40:22 Concert Experiences and Music Preferences

45:25 Finding Balance During the Holidays

49:41 Acts of Kindness and Community Support

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In this episode, we share our personal experiences with love, parenting, and the challenges that come with it. We discuss our love story, the impact of having children on our relationship, and the struggles of postpartum challenges. The conversation also touches on sobriety, balancing life and work, and the challenges of raising kids in a digital age. We emphasize the importance of communication, understanding, and the hard work that goes into parenting, while also reflecting on our hopes for our children's future.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Personal Updates

01:49 Love Story: When Did You Know?

08:38 The Impact of Parenthood on Relationships

17:35 Navigating Postpartum Challenges

24:11 Sobriety and Parenting

31:11 Balancing Life, Work, and Parenting

36:29 Raising Kids in the Digital Age

44:17 Final Thoughts and Reflections

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I sit down with Rob the Executive director of the Nonprofit, Sad Dads Club. He shares his story and how the organization is helping so many fathers through grief.

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