In this podcast episode, the speaker discusses going through therapy for childhood trauma prior to starting a family in order to ensure that any possible genetic predispositions are addressed and to ensure a healthier future for their offspring.
The Economist's Editor-in-Chief, Daniel Franklin, discusses the challenges of balancing fatherhood and career, emphasizing the importance of treating all children equally and encouraging a love for reading.
The speaker discusses his desire to nurture his children's growth and opportunities, while also maintaining his own personal success. He values being a present father as his own definition of success.
The speaker talks about their personal experience with parental pressure and how they are trying to find a balance between the pressures they experienced as a child and their current parenting style.
In this episode, the hosts discuss the troubled teen industry and the harmful practices that some facilities use to "rehabilitate" teenagers.
The importance of mindful parenting and feedback over praising children, as well as a personal anecdote about finding meaning in the kindness of strangers.