As we get older you have to make sure you are taking care of yourself. Brock is going under the knife soon and Danny is trying to keep up with his kids. It all catches up to you some time.

Here is the link for the cream that is mentioned in the episode.

https://wholesomehippy.com/collections/all

Adulting is a balancing act. How do you take care of yourself while also having others around who need care?

It's a new year which means new goals. What are your goals for 2024?

For Danny and Brock it is Christmas break and for others it is Holiday Break. Getting schedules in place for a good start to a new year and plans for this short break.

Being an at-home dad is difficult enough, but add on moving to a foreign country where you don't speak the language with four kids and being an amputee, and the challenges stack up quickly. Carlos Baker has lived in this situation, and he shares his experience.

Check out his music and his book which are mentioned in the show.

Book: "Songs for Ivy"

Music of C.K. Baker Band

Pete Armstrong joins the guys for a longer conversation than a few episodes ago. Pete brings his expertise on how to attack isolation and depression.

Reach out to Pete through his IG account @pete.j.armstrong

Brock is back; sharing nostalgic things is fun, and Raising Our Children to be Skillful Adults is a big topic. All this and more is available in this episode.

A clip of the hockey game referenced click here.

Keith Nagel was a professional zoo keeper before being a professional dad. Now his kids are older, he is looking at going back to his former profession part-time. What does Catherine Pearlman's book "Ignore It" have to do with this topic?

Catherine Pearlman “Ignore It”

This episode starts our 4th year of podcasting. Thank you to all of our faithful listeners and those just beginning to listen.

Pete Armstrong and Danny sit down to talk about Coping with the stress of the holidays. We hope you all find your way to be Thankful for at least one thing.

Pete is a life coach and can be contacted at [email protected] and on social media at @petejarmstrong

The book by Brene Brown “The Gift of Imperfection”

https://brenebrown.com/book/the-gifts-of-imperfection/

School Field trips are fun, Lego is for all ages, and Roll for Whiskey on this episode.

Show Notes:

Sunwatch Indian Village @sunwatch.park

Lego Life Magazine

https://LEGO.com/get-magazine

@matthewlillard Quest’s End Bottle

Thanksgiving Meals

@meatdad1

Book: "Of Boys and Men"

https://ofboysandmen.substack.com/