Episodes
Published 11/18/24
Raju immigrated from India as a young child. Today, he has 4 kids (ages ~15 - 25) that love each other and take trips without him.  Raju Rishi:https://www.linkedin.com/in/rajurishi/ Full episode on Youtube:https://youtu.be/QcBbVKM9iuo Join the semi-private whatsapp group:https://chat.whatsapp.com/BLHYMo48pKrGVxlVfx71eH Music: Anders GurdaInfraction
Published 11/18/24
Jeffrey grew up in 1960's Mississippi to black parents active in the civil rights movement. Today, he's father to a teenage daughter. He shares stories and reflections.  Jeffrey Thomas: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffreydavidthomas/ Jeffrey's Mandella Yoga Project:https://www.mandelayogaproject.org/ Full episode on Youtube:https://youtu.be/SvhGE3xNQzc Join the semi-private whatsapp group:https://chat.whatsapp.com/BLHYMo48pKrGVxlVfx71eH Music: Anders Gurda
Published 11/04/24
DB has a wife and 2yo son. He grew up in rural Appalachia to sharecropper parents.  He discusses how he has taken on fatherhood after an abusive and challenging childhood.  Youtube: https://youtu.be/oyF83WxFzuk Join the semi-private whatsapp group:https://chat.whatsapp.com/BLHYMo48pKrGVxlVfx71eH Music: Anders GurdaInfraction
Published 10/21/24
In this episode we talk to Matt Hermann, a venture capitalist with 2 adult daughters. He shares his lessons & reflections after a couple decades as a dad. New! Watch on Youtube: https://youtu.be/Ap_zLchgZjU Matt Hermann: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewhermann1/ Music: Anders GurdaInfraction
Published 10/07/24
TC discusses what it's like to experience 3 miscarriages and how it influenced him as a father. Music: Anders Gurda
Published 09/23/24
Izaz was born in Bangladesh, immigrated to New York City as a kid, and is now raising 4 kids outside Atlanta.  Music: Anders Gurda
Published 09/09/24
Ted discusses what divorce taught him as a husband a dad. And: - When to consider mediation, therapy or couples coaching instead of divorce - red flags for men whose relationship could be deteriorating toward divorce and how to start pulling things back - His method to quickly calm down from a moment of rage Music: Anders Gurda
Published 08/26/24
Surya's parents grew up in India. He grew up in Nigera. Now he's raising a son in the United States.  The International Man discusses what that's like. Music: Anders Gurda
Published 08/12/24
Adam discusses:  - how they manage long-distance travel with 2 kids, without going insane  - his experience raising an autistic son Music: Anders Gurda
Published 07/29/24
This was a fun one. In terms of parenting & family-management, Devin uses some of the more unique strategies & tactics. In this episode he covers it all, along with: - his experience being a dad while going through therapy and mental health challenges - how do you teach spirituality to your kids when your own spirituality is transforming? - how they set up a "family economy" as a vehicle to teach their kids about money, business and responsibility - their system for staying organized...
Published 07/15/24
Kevin's high school daughter got huge on TikTok.  He shares: - what they did to avoid the bad stuff that can come with that - the surprising benefits and how the family worked together to maximize them. (This goes deeper than simply free swag.) - specific techniques he and his wife used to parent their way through this - his biggest insights after raising 2 successful daughters  Music: Anders Gurda
Published 07/01/24
Trent's first few years of fatherhood are some of the most difficult we know of. He covers: - His approach to surviving intense parenting challenges, financial stress, and wild fires... all at the same time. Without much community support to lean on. - His experience wading through 12 months of sleep deprivation while still trying to perform well at work - How he and his spouse keep their relationship strong through hard times AI Summary: In this episode, Mike and Luke discuss the challenges...
Published 04/10/24
Dave discusses: - "They're not giving you a hard time, they're having a hard time." A grenade to the brain. - His family's method to resolve any conversation or argument that gets stuck.  - How his family applies extreme honesty & transparency. V interesting, kinda scary. - What it's like to have a parent who's not that interested in your kids. Real stuff. Music: Anders Gurda
Published 04/10/24
The first episode, baby!  Listen to Niko discuss: How Niko's dad & their complex relationship influenced the way he fathers his sonWhat it's like to be a dad going through a divorce And have your own parents divorcing at the same time as youTrying to create an environment of 2 loving households instead of just 1Parenting as a community and organizing aligned principles with the other parents Being a dad vs being a friendAdditional summary via AI: Niko, Mike and Luke discuss the influence...
Published 04/10/24