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In this chat, we explore the complexities of modern parenting, the longing for a supportive village, the difficulties of navigating parenting norms, and the importance of creativity and play in child development. We also talk about the rise of online experts, the grift in wellness and parenting advice, the allure of biohacking, the romanticization of traditional values, and the challenges of navigating dating advice in a crowded space.

Cartoons Hate Her is a mom, writer, very online commentator, comedienne, and Trump impersonator. You can find her on X at https://x.com/CartoonsHateHer, and you can find all her excellent work here: www.cartoonshateher.com

Chapters

00:00 The Need for Community in Parenting

05:10 Navigating Modern Parenting Challenges

09:48 Creativity and Play in Child Development

14:57 The Impact of Parenting Norms on Family Life

19:56 The Evolution of Childhood Experiences

24:57 The Role of Validation in Parenting

29:50 Finding Balance in Parenting

36:09 Navigating New Experiences Alone

36:33 The Rise of Online Experts

37:31 The Grift in Wellness and Parenting

39:28 The Illusion of Hormone Specialists

40:43 Diet as a Path to Purity

41:50 The Cycle of Self-Improvement

42:54 Biohacking and Modern Rituals

44:00 The Aesthetic of Home and Work

46:28 The Challenge of Political Engagement

48:03 Navigating the Crowded Dating Advice Space

49:56 The Search for Validation in Modern Life

01:01:17 Romanticizing the Past vs. Modern Luxuries

01:02:30 Recommendations for Underrated Thinkers