New Hampshire to Bangalore | Fatherhood Journey across cultures | DadSense Podcast | Subhasis Mishra

Linkedin: In this episode of Dadsense, Bryan Paul, Fine, an international school teacher, and father of two sons, reflects on his journey from childhood to fatherhood, sharing how his diverse multicultural global experiences shaped his approach to being a dad.

Born in Nashville, New Hampshire, USA, he discusses growing up with a Dad who came from a Holocaust Survivor family —a bond that became even more meaningful after he became a father himself.

He shares the story of meeting his future wife in Hawaii, getting married and being parents in Shanghai and living across Asia, including Bangalore India where he and his family live now.

Bryan touches on the challenging yet fulfilling journey of parenting a son diagnosed with ADHD at an early stage. He beautifully interprets the virtues of masculinity and how it can be channeled for noble causes , how he and his wife are raising their two boys with learning inspired from Asian cultures

In this episode, Bryan traverses a diverse range of topics and takes a candid look at fatherhood, masculinity, and the lasting impact of our actions on our children

Chapters

0:00 Introductions

01:55 Welcome to DadSense

02:59 Early Childhood Memories

05:04 Moving and Family Dynamics

10:33 Inspiration from Family History

13:12 Journey to Teaching and Meeting Lindsay

17:27 Becoming Parents in Shanghai

25:49 Navigating ADHD and Parenting Challenges

31:37 Teaching Stoic Principles to Children

35:05 Understanding Adolescent Anger

35:44 Channeling Aggression Constructively

36:29 The Capable Man: Strength and Goodness

38:30 Raising Boys vs. Girls

39:41 Parenting Dynamics and Patterns

42:16 Expressing Emotions and Childhood Reflections

44:38 The Value of Attention in Parenting

49:15 Love Languages and Relationship Dynamics

52:37 Sacrifice and Personal Growth

01:00:15 Teaching Boys in Today's World

01:04:33 Practical Tips and Recommendations

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