In this episode, we sit down with Saurin Parikh—a creative, chilled-out dad navigating the nuanced world of co-parenting with empathy, honesty, and a healthy dose of humour.

Saurin opens up about raising his teenage son, Hridansh, while maintaining a deeply respectful and collaborative co-parenting bond with his ex-wife Hiral. From the early days of telling their son about their separation to jointly deciding on academic streams and discussing dating and emotions—Saurin's approach to fatherhood is refreshingly modern and emotionally attuned.

🎯 Why You Should Listen:

• A rare, real, and relatable conversation on parenting post-separation
• Insights on raising emotionally aware and independent teens
• A model of amicable co-parenting done right
• Witty moments, honest vulnerability, and deeply thoughtful takeaways

✨ Key Highlights:

• How they broke the news of their separation to their 9-year-old son—and how he responded with wisdom beyond his years
• The role of community, common friends, and personal growth in raising a child together while apart
• Day-to-day parenting logistics, emotional resilience, and the subtle beauty of "figuring it out"
• Conversations on teenage curiosity, dating, identity, and independence

📚 References & Mentions:

• Subtle nods to media tropes where parents “stay together for the kids”
• Counselor support offered by their school for stream selection
• Their mutual decision to co-live in the same neighbourhood for ease of parenting

👤 About the Guest:

Saurin Parikh is a remote-working creative professional, co-parent, and full-time father to a curious and witty teenager. Known for his grounded outlook, gentle parenting approach, and matter-of-fact wisdom, Saurin embodies the ethos of parenting with presence—even through life’s pivots.

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• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesaurin/
• X (Twitter): https://x.com/thesaurin

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