Trauma, common quirks between kids and parents, daily fatherhood rituals - Subhasis on the spotlight to answer audience questions

Subhasis, the host of Dadsense opens up about his transformative journey into fatherhood, inspired by his own childhood experience, becoming a father away from homeland and 'on the job' learnings from fatherhood.

He highlights the joy, challenges, and profound emotional discoveries that come from candid dialogues with other dads on his show. The episode delves into raw, unscripted moments, including guest revelations about childhood abuse and family struggles with alcoholism, underscoring the significant emotional impact fathers have on their children. Discussions include the vital role fathers play, raising teenagers, and achieving work-life harmony.

Subhasis shares personal rituals and advice for new dads, emphasizing emotional presence, partner support during pregnancy, self-care, and the importance of a community in parenting. The episode ends with a call for kindness and recognition of the imperfect beauty of the parenting journey.

Chapters:

01:27 Introduction and Purpose of the Show

03:00 Personal Parenting Journey

05:20 The Joys and Reflections of Fatherhood

08:26 Professional Background

09:04 Memorable Guest Experiences

12:24 Sabbatical and Personal Growth

14:39 Diverse Range of Guests

16:24 Future Guests and Podcast Vision

17:40 One-Liner Description of Dadsense

18:09 When is the Right Time to Have Children

19:03 The Impact of Fathers on Their Children

21:17 Bonding with Teenage Children

23:26 Work-Life Balance Myth or Reality

25:32 Resources for Dads

27:13 My Parenting Style

29:24 Advice for Soon-to-Be Dads

31:57 Final Thoughts and Gratitude

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