DadSense with Subhasis Mishra Kathanika Media

In this episode of DadSense, the host engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Vivek Menezes, a loving father of three and a widely published writer and photographer living in Goa. Vivek shares his journey of growing up in a multicultural environment, moving from India to the U.S., and eventually choosing to raise his children in Goa to connect them with their roots. The discussion delves into the dynamics of modern fatherhood, the evolving understanding of masculinity in India, and the challenges and opportunities contemporary fathers face. Vivek also explores the influence of literature on his perspectives and the importance of open dialogues with children about societal changes, gender equality, and the complexities of navigating identity and privilege in today's world.

00:01:24 Welcome to DadSense: A Fresh Episode
00:01:36 Meet Vivek: A Father's Journey from Bombay to Goa
00:02:55 Vivek's Childhood and the Duality of Cultures
00:03:35 Fatherhood, Masculinity, and the Indian-American Experience
00:25:55 Navigating Fatherhood in the U.S. and the Decision to Return to Goa
00:37:28 Digital Natives and the Shift in Parenting
00:39:13 Embracing Nature and Culture in Goa: A Family's Journey
00:41:05 The Challenges of Education and School Choices
00:43:16 The Richness and Messiness of Living in India
00:52:31 Navigating Fatherhood and Masculinity in Modern India
01:05:22 Reflecting on Generational Changes and the Essence of Fatherhood

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[ModernFatherhood, DadsOfToday, FatherhoodJourney, GenerationalDadTalk, CulturalCrossroads, FromNYtoGoa, IdentityAndBelonging, MigrationStories, RedefiningMasculinity, GenderEqualityToday, RaisingBoysRight, FathersAndSonsDialogue, FatherChildBonding, ParentingDialogues, FamilyConversationsMatter, DeepDadTalks, CulturalHeritageConnection, GlobalUnderstanding, CulturalExchangeFamilies, HeritageRootsFuturePaths, LifeBetweenCultures, PersonalJourneyTales, FamilyHistoryLessons, StoriesAcrossGenerations.]

In this refreshing episode of DadSense, the host, a dedicated father Subhasis Mishra, indulges in a candid conversation with his two children, Neev and Nila. They discuss special memories from 2023, their love for sports, and art, and then kids put their father in the hot seat, sharing what they think he does well and what could be improved. It's a light-hearted, fun episode where they chat about everything from their dad's old PJs, 'stress photos', to their love for chess and cricket.
00:01 Introduction and Welcoming Guests
00:17 Chatting About Special Memories and Moments
00:25 Diving into the Hot Seat: Feedback Session
01:18 Introducing the Kids and Their Interests
01:56 Reflecting on the Past Year
02:59 Sharing Highlights and Special Memories
05:36 The Fun and Challenges of Parenting
13:29 Looking Forward to the New Year
15:44 The Funniest Moments and Memories
20:15 Final Thoughts and Advice for Parents
20:50 Wrapping Up the Episode

In this episode, as a father to a 12 year old son and a 9 year old daughter, Subhasis shares anecdotes from his parenting journey and proposes his goals for the new year. Emphasizing on the dynamic nature of the parent-child relationship, he reflects upon the need to adapt and evolve as a parent while ensuring the child's safety and well-being.

Join me on an emotional rollercoaster, as we welcome Anirban Bhattacharya to the show. In this 2 part conversation, AB, as I fondly call him, goes deep into a few difficult spaces in his life including childhood abuse, feeling of abandonment and yet how he went about overcoming those difficult experiences to create a beautiful childhood for his son Kabir in partnership with his wife Erum.

Join me on an emotional rollercoaster, as we welcome Anirban Bhattacharya to the show. In this 2 part conversation, AB, as I fondly call him, goes deep into a few difficult spaces in his life including childhood abuse, feeling of abandonment and yet how he went about overcoming those difficult experiences to create a beautiful childhood for his son Kabir in partnership with his wife Erum.

Join me on a fascinating journey as we welcome Antoine Denkhaus to the show. In this episode, Antoine shares the unique story of moving to India from Germany with his wife and three children in the middle of Covid, raising the three children instilling sensibilities about animals, nature & our planet and connecting them with new people & new cultures.
Hosted by Subhasis Mishra