
The Untraditional Podcast
Welcome to The Untraditional Podcast. This is your host, Myriam, a mom that loves to travel with my mixed and blended family and on my own.This Podcast is to address all facets of motherhood and normalize our struggles. And find some application answer to this every mommy question: HOW do I take a break ?This Podcast is a place where I will share insight, support, and guidance through my personal experiences as well as guest interviews. So, just curl up inside your blanket, sink into the couch or just keep real, probably do the laundry or do a kids drop off right? and take a listen every week as I take you into a journey to rediscover the woman within motherhood.This is The Untraditional Podcast.
The Untraditional Podcast
Husband's Perspective of Motherhood with my husband Darryl
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Myriam Banks
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Episode 25
In this episode, Myriam brings on her husband, Darryl, to discuss motherhood from a husband's perspective. They delve into the challenges and joys of parenthood, taking breaks during motherhood, and how it feels for the partner when the mom goes away. They also discuss their journey to parenthood, blended families, and the importance of communication and support.
Key Topics Covered:
- A husband's perspective on motherhood
- Taking breaks during motherhood
- The challenges and joys of parenthood
- Blended families and co-parenting
- Communication and support in relationships
- Balancing individual needs with family needs
- The importance of enjoying the journey of parenthood
Notable Quotes:
- "Fatherhood is very much a journey. It doesn't just start, it's constant."
- "It's really important that you were okay with leaving and you entrusted me and what that showed me when you're basically saying, listen, I, I've, you've got my trust, but it's also the father responsibility."
- "Remind yourself that it's a privilege to have kids, and you get to influence this kid in a positive way."
- "Just enjoy it because you never know... Just enjoy being this new dad because people concentrate on the lack of sleep and being stressed out."
Resources Mentioned:
- Episode 4 (Myriam's first mommy trip)
- Book on raising Lions from Joe Newman