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In this episode, we’re sitting down with Blake, a Meta copywriter and creative director and TikTok sensation, best known for his "This Week in Fatherhood" series. We'll explore the nuances of sober parenting, the impact of COVID-19 on family dynamics, and the hidden challenges and joys of raising children. Blake opens up about losing his mother to cancer, career instability, and transitioning to fatherhood amid a global pandemic. We'll also touch on the double standards in parental recognition, the significance of martial arts in Blake's life, and the bittersweet realities of balancing a social media presence with family privacy.
Tune in to hear:
- The complex feelings parents have about screen time for both themselves and their kids and how it often leads to unnecessary guilt.
- Reflections on parenting during the pandemic and how isolation and fear impacted Blake’s early fatherhood journey and heightened anxiety as a parent.
- How the profound grief from losing his mom prepared Blake in unexpected ways for fatherhood
- Blake’s journey with sobriety and how it has significantly impacted his ability to be more present and engaged as a father.
- They key advice Blake would give to new parents: lower your expectations—for your kids and yourself—and embrace the surprises and imperfections of parenthood.
Learn more about Blake here: https://www.doyouwantthetruthpod.com/our-guests/blake
Connect with Blake:
Tik Tok: tiktok.com/@blakeoftoday
Instagram: instagram.com/@blakeoftoday
Parenting Keywords:
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Jiu-Jitsu & Wellness Keywords:
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Punk Rock & Personal Story Keywords:
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Emotional & Personal Growth Keywords:
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#ParentingPodcast, #FatherhoodStories, #JiuJitsuParenting, #PunkRockDad, #ParentingLifeLessons, #CreativeParenting, #FatherhoodUnplugged
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