The first episode, baby!
Listen to Niko discuss:
- How Niko's dad & their complex relationship influenced the way he fathers his son
- What it's like to be a dad going through a divorce
- And have your own parents divorcing at the same time as you
- Trying to create an environment of 2 loving households instead of just 1
- Parenting as a community and organizing aligned principles with the other parents
- Being a dad vs being a friend
Additional summary via AI:
Niko, Mike and Luke discuss the influence of their own fathers on their parenting styles. They explore their experiences growing up with their dads, the positive and negative aspects they inherited, and how they are navigating new challenges as fathers themselves.
They also touch on the importance of creating a loving and supportive environment for their children, the impact of divorce on their parenting, and the process of healing and letting go of resentment towards their own fathers.
Niko shares his experience reconnecting with his father before his passing and reflects on his own journey as a father. He discusses the emotional shift he had to make to approach his father with curiosity and empathy, and the tools he used for help.
He also discusses the role of psychedelics in his personal growth and the importance of bridging the gap between logical understanding and internalizing change.
He explores the challenges of balancing being a friend and a father to his own son, and the strategies he uses to navigate modern parenting issues like screen time and spoiling.
Music: Anders Gurda
