In this special bonus episode of Rethinking Dads, Kevin and Michael recorded their conversation while Michael was taking Kevin to the airport.

This conversation actually started a couple of days prior when family and friends all gathered at Kevin's house for a discussion on life, manifestation, gratitude and raising our vibration and frequency.

We all get stuck dealing with the hamster wheel of life. There's no doubt our days get crazy and we fall into ruts and lose sight of what's important. What we tried to do with this episode, and our personal conversations lately, is bring the most important things back into focus.

Bring back into focus our desire to bring about abundance, support, love, time and all the joys in life we believe are inherent to all of us.

We hope you enjoy and thanks for listening!

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In this episode, Michael and Kevin talk about the importance, as Dads to balance our giving to family and also doing the things that we enjoy and that nurture us.

Kevin shares a heartwarming story about his dad's experience at a pool tournament and how it taught him the value of claiming moments of joy.

We delve into the sacrifices Dads often make and the challenges of balancing personal wants with family needs. It also touches on the role of Moms in delaying gratification and the importance of applying grace to different perspectives.

The conversation concludes by highlighting the importance of claiming what you want and creating space for adventures.

Takeaways

• Dads should not be afraid to ask for what they want and embrace their personal desires.
• Allowing ourselves moments of joy and pursuing our passions can have a profound impact on our well-being.
• Balancing personal wants with family needs can be challenging, but it is important to find a way to prioritize both.
• Applying grace and understanding to different perspectives can help navigate conflicting value systems within a family. Context and understanding can make it easier to offer grace in relationships.
• Exploring workable scenarios can lead to unexpected and joyful experiences.
• Asking for what you want and creating opportunities for joy is important.
• Being open to new experiences and overcoming fear and scarcity mindset is crucial.
• Getting clear on what you want and being the director of your own journey is empowering.

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Welcome to another thoughtful conversation with a couple of Dads on the Rethinking Dads podcast!

In this episode, Michael and Kevin bring back Bhagavan and Steven Sweeney to discuss a topic they both (independently) asked to share their thoughts on...

Neurodivergency - both as a Dad and with kids.

The conversation delves into the experiences of neurodivergent parenting, specifically ADHD, and the challenges and strengths associated with it.

Bhagavan and Steven share personal stories, insights, and coping mechanisms, highlighting the importance of understanding oneself and others in the context of neurodiversity. The conversation also delves into the challenges and strategies of parenting neurodivergent children, emphasizing the importance of being present, curious, and understanding.

"Almost every perceived issue or what do they call it, dysfunction, on one side of that coin you call it a dysfunction, on the other side of the same thing you call it a strength or an attribute." - Bhagavan

Takeaways

• Understanding oneself and others in the context of neurodiversity is crucial for effective parenting and personal growth.
• Neurodivergent traits, such as distraction and non-conventional idea association, can be both challenges and strengths in different contexts.
• The conversation emphasizes the importance of allowing children to learn from failure and develop their own coping mechanisms, while also providing support and guidance.
• Creative problem-solving and novel thinking are valuable attributes associated with neurodiversity, and can be harnessed in various situations. The importance of being present and curious in parenting neurodivergent children
• The need for support and understanding in parenting neurodivergent children

Chapters

00:00 Understanding Neurodivergent Traits and Coping Mechanisms
26:01 The Dual Nature of Neurodivergent Traits: Challenges and Strengths
36:59 Empowering Children through Neurodiversity and Personal Growth
46:15 Navigating Neurodiversity in Parenting
59:17 Understanding Natural Consequences in Parenting

Keywords

neurodivergent parenting, ADHD, coping mechanisms, personal stories, insights, neurodiversity, understanding, challenges, strengths, parenting, neurodivergent children, natural consequences, labels, support, understanding, neurodiversity, challenges, strategies

If you like what you're hearing, thank you in advance for leaving us a 5-star rating and a written review. We ask for this because it helps other Dads discover our podcasts. (the world of podcasts, like many things is driven by ratings and reviews)

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