Hey everyone, welcome back! It's been a little while, and as you might hear, I'm finally recording from my home studio again. So the quality should be a lot better this time <3

Life threw a bit of a curveball recently – my co-parent got sick, which meant I've had my daughter for much longer than planned. In the past, this kind of disruption would have totally thrown me off, maybe even made me resentful about missed podcasting time. But this time? Something's different. I talk about that shift, about learning to stay in the flow and embrace the present moment with my daughter, something I think many of us single parents are constantly working on.

And speaking of embracing things... I did something pretty major. Something maybe a bit rebellious, considering my daughter's allergies and, well, what my ex and current girlfriend think! We got pets. Specifically, two budgies. I dive into the why behind that decision, the terror I feel about the noise (I love silence!), but also why I think these little social creatures might be exactly what my daughter needs right now.

This episode gets real about the dynamics of co-parenting – the frustrations, the necessity, and how we have to make it work, even when it's tough. Plus, some thoughts on pets for kids in general – the pros, the cons (why dogs are tough for apartment life!), and navigating those tricky allergy situations.

It's a catch-up episode, a reflection on growth, and a story about welcoming some feathered chaos into our lives. Hope you can relate. Stick around, and let me know what you think!

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Chaptermarks:

(00:00) Welcome Back & Recording From Home

(00:54) Catching Up: Why the Delay (Co-Parenting Curveballs)

(02:23) Finding Flow: A Single Dad's Mindset Shift

(08:35) The Budgie Bombshell: Why I Bought Birds (and the fallout)

(11:58) Co-Parenting Realities: Why We Need Each Other

(12:42) Pets, Kids, and Practicalities (Dogs, Cats, Budgies & German Rules)

(15:49) Closing Thoughts & Next Episode Tease

A raw, in-the-moment look at a single dad's trip, reflecting on changing dynamics, setting boundaries, and the journey of reclaiming self amidst parenting.

Join me on an unfiltered solo trip with his nearly seven-year-old daughter in this raw audio diary episode of "You Gonna Be Fine." Experience the real challenges and profound joys of single fatherhood on the road, recorded live from a park playground and his parents' backyard. This episode explores navigating solo parenting, attempting the "impossible" task of podcasting amidst interruptions and reflecting on the evolution of the father-daughter relationship.

Listen in for honest thoughts on:

• Capturing fleeting moments during travel with kids.
• The shift from constant vigilance to celebrating a child's growing independence.
• Setting and renegotiating parenting boundaries – both with your child and for your own personal space and needs.
• The importance of sharing experiences with a co-parent.
• Using activities like podcasting as a way to reclaim identity within fatherhood.
• Reassurance for dads finding it tough to balance personal needs with parenting demands.

If you're a single dad, co-parent, or just interested in the authentic realities of involved fatherhood, this episode offers relatable insights and a reminder that even amidst the chaos, you're gonna be fine.

Keywords: single dad, single fatherhood, solo parenting, traveling with kids, father-daughter trip, parenting challenges, setting boundaries, work-life balance parenting, personal space parenting, authentic parenting, audio diary, podcasting while parenting, co-parenting, involved fatherhood.

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Are you a single dad going through separation or navigating co-parenting?

I created this space to feel less alone, and I hope it helps you too. If this resonates, I'd love to hear from you. Maybe your story can be part of a future episode.

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Thanks for walking with me.