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 of balancing a career with the commitment to family with their guest, Trent. They explore the transition from being childless to becoming parents and how it impacted their careers and relationships.

Trent shares his experience of juggling a demanding job with being an engaged parent and partner.

They discuss the importance of having a support system and the difficulties of not having family nearby. They also touch on the impact of geography and financial pressures on parenting.

In this conversation, Trent discusses the importance of community and support in maintaining a successful marriage and parenting journey. Trent reflects on the need for balance in his life and the struggle to keep all the balls in the air. He talks about the impact of having children on his career and the need to adjust expectations.

Trent also emphasizes the importance of grace and giving each other the benefit of the doubt in relationships.

Music: Anders Gurda

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

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