His Daughter, Her Dad: Ep. 7 - The Father
In this episode of His Daughter, Her Dad, Diedre and her father, David, delve into the significance of fatherhood, sharing personal stories and reflections on family values and the journey of parenting. They discuss the different roles David has played in his life, including his role as a son, student, worker, and now, as a father. The conversation highlights the challenges David faced growing up, his thoughts on becoming a parent, and how he coped with the responsibilities that came with it. Notable Timestamps: [00:00:00 - 00:00:39] Introduction: Diedre and her father, David, introduce themselves and the podcast. They mention that the podcast helps them connect, as Deidra attributes much of who she is to her father. [00:00:39 - 00:01:24] Podcast Purpose: Diedre reflects on how the podcast is meant for her to know her father better and share him with others. They also address feedback from listeners who enjoy the podcast but may not watch it on YouTube, encouraging them to be more descriptive. [00:01:24 - 00:02:13] Dad Joke Segment: Diedre introduces a book of dad jokes she gave her father to improve his humor. David tells a joke and sets it up well, to Deidra's surprise and amusement. [00:03:40 - 00:06:21] Fatherhood Reflections: David talks about his role as a father, sharing that he didn't actively plan for fatherhood but took it step by step, much like the rest of his life, which was filled with routines and boxes to check off. [00:08:02 - 00:09:19] Parenthood Choices: Diedre and David discuss the societal expectations around fatherhood and the pressure men feel to have children. David acknowledges that men should be allowed to choose, and not all men want to check the box of fatherhood. [00:12:07 - 00:13:32] Discovering Pregnancy: David recounts how he found out Diedre's mother was pregnant and the old-fashioned ways people could tell without medical tests. [00:17:00 - 00:18:13] Birth Challenges: David reflects on the challenging birth of Diedre, involving a C-section, and how he felt nervous but remained supportive during the process. [00:21:00 - 00:22:26] First Time Holding Deidra: David describes holding Deidra for the first time, not immediately connecting to the "father" role, but focusing on nurturing and supporting his family. [00:29:25 - 00:30:26] Family as a Core Value: Diedre shares that family is a core value of hers, shaped by growing up in a large family. She talks about expanding her family concept to include friends and work-family relationships. [00:33:01 - 00:34:00] Importance of the Village: Diedre and David emphasize the importance of community, support from family, and how having a strong village helps navigate through crises in life. These timestamps more accurately align with the conversation flow in the transcript.
