You gonna be fine

You gonna be fine

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  • Single Dad Podcast: Pets, Allergies, Co-Parenting Challenges

    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!


    Also listen to my other podcast: cMonkX Show - freeform Monologue podcast about everything (not just parenting)


    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

    22 min
  • Solo Trip Dispatch - Parks, Presence, and Peace

    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.

    Chapter Marks:

  • 00:00 - Intro: The Impossible Podcast Attempt (Park)

  • 00:18 - Wholesome Experience: Traveling with Daughter

  • 00:58 - Developing Companion & Reflection on Change

  • 01:28 - Past vs. Present: Tiredness and Self-Sufficiency

  • 01:51 - Explaining the Need for 5 Minutes (Meta-Recording)

  • 02:14 - Capturing Fleeting Moments & Sharing Photos

  • 04:11 - Playground Observations & Environment

  • 05:21 - Reflecting on the Travel Experience & Bond

  • 06:54 - Interruption: Mom Arrives / End Segment 1

  • 07:05 (approx) - We Are Back: Resuming the Recording (Parents' Place)

  • 07:43 (approx) - The Spider Interruption & Boundaries Chat

  • 08:24 (approx) - Acknowledging Chaos & Podcast Commitment

  • 09:27 (approx) - Value of Feedback & Community

  • 09:48 (approx) - Deeper Dive: Boundaries, Priority, & Self

  • 10:11 (approx) - Reclaiming Yourself: Podcasting as Self-Care

  • 10:44 (approx) - Asking For & Receiving Space (Live Example)

  • 11:07 (approx) - Reassurance for Struggling Parents

  • 11:47 (approx) - Balancing Needs: A Complex Endeavor

  • 12:35 (approx) - Final Thoughts & Thank You

    • 14 min
  • The Single Dad Walk - My Story Begins Here

  • A quick note: This episode was recorded entirely while walking outdoors in Berlin. While authentic, you'll hear the sounds of the city along the way!

    Sharing my raw journey through separation, co-parenting struggles, custody battles (German context), and finding my footing as a single dad walking through Berlin. This isn't advice; it's companionship.

    Welcome to the first episode of 'You gonna be fine' Podcast . This podcast is for single dads looking for connection and understanding, not easy answers.

    Join me on a walk through the streets and parks of Berlin as I share the raw, unfiltered beginning of my journey into single fatherhood over the last two years.

    In this episode, I talk about:

  • (00:00) Why this podcast exists: Offering companionship and shared experience, not direct advice.

  • (00:47) Recognizing that single fathers are an underserved community.

  • (01:21) The start of my story: The end of a nearly 10-year relationship and becoming a single dad to my then 4-year-old daughter.

  • (03:35) The initial, often surreal, challenges of separation, including living together post-split.

  • (07:00) The conflicts and tensions that led to the breakup.

  • (09:48) Finding separate spaces and navigating the first six months of co-parenting.

  • (11:10) The complexities of dating again while co-parenting.

  • (14:56) The major conflict around shared custody, the specifics of German law for unmarried parents, and choosing de-escalation over a legal battle.

  • (19:01) The relief and significance of eventually achieving shared custody.

  • (20:01) How old patterns can resurface during stressful moments (like recent emergency room visits).

  • (21:30) The ongoing effort to maintain a constructive co-parenting relationship despite differing life philosophies, always focusing on our daughter's best interest.

  • (22:21) A reminder that this journey has ups and downs, and the future is uncertain.


    • 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.

    Connect with me: via comments section or write me an email [email protected]

    Thanks for walking with me.

    44 min

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Podcast for single dads who in the world of separation/divorce and child custody (Europe)