DadSense with Subhasis Mishra

Subhasis Mishra

"Dad Sense" is a heartwarming podcast where dads share their personal experiences and emotions related to parenthood. Hosted by Subhasis Mishra, each episode features heartfelt conversations about the many joys and challenges of being a father.

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Fatherhood and raising boys in todays changing norms of masculinity

Fatherhood and raising boys in todays changing norms of masculinity

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 Episode00:01:36 Meet Vivek: A Father's Journey from Bombay to Goa00:02:55 Vivek's Childhood and the Duality of Cultures00:03:35 Fatherhood, Masculinity, and the Indian-American Experience00:25:55 Navigating Fatherhood in the U.S. and the Decision to Return to Goa00:37:28 Digital Natives and the Shift in Parenting00:39:13 Embracing Nature and Culture in Goa: A Family's Journey00:41:05 The Challenges of Education and School Choices00:43:16 The Richness and Messiness of Living in India00:52:31 Navigating Fatherhood and Masculinity in Modern India01:05:22 Reflecting on Generational Changes and the Essence of FatherhoodTags[ModernFatherhood, DadsOfToday, FatherhoodJourney, GenerationalDadTalk, CulturalCrossroads, FromNYtoGoa, IdentityAndBelonging, MigrationStories, RedefiningMasculinity, GenderEqualityToday, RaisingBoysRight, FathersAndSonsDialogue, FatherChildBonding, ParentingDialogues, FamilyConversationsMatter, DeepDadTalks, CulturalHeritageConnection, GlobalUnderstanding, CulturalExchangeFamilies, HeritageRootsFuturePaths, LifeBetweenCultures, PersonalJourneyTales, FamilyHistoryLessons, StoriesAcrossGenerations.]

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Fatherhood and raising boys in todays changing norms of masculinity

Fatherhood and raising boys in todays changing norms of masculinity

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 Episode00:01:36 Meet Vivek: A Father's Journey from Bombay to Goa00:02:55 Vivek's Childhood and the Duality of Cultures00:03:35 Fatherhood, Masculinity, and the Indian-American Experience00:25:55 Navigating Fatherhood in the U.S. and the Decision to Return to Goa00:37:28 Digital Natives and the Shift in Parenting00:39:13 Embracing Nature and Culture in Goa: A Family's Journey00:41:05 The Challenges of Education and School Choices00:43:16 The Richness and Messiness of Living in India00:52:31 Navigating Fatherhood and Masculinity in Modern India01:05:22 Reflecting on Generational Changes and the Essence of FatherhoodTags[ModernFatherhood, DadsOfToday, FatherhoodJourney, GenerationalDadTalk, CulturalCrossroads, FromNYtoGoa, IdentityAndBelonging, MigrationStories, RedefiningMasculinity, GenderEqualityToday, RaisingBoysRight, FathersAndSonsDialogue, FatherChildBonding, ParentingDialogues, FamilyConversationsMatter, DeepDadTalks, CulturalHeritageConnection, GlobalUnderstanding, CulturalExchangeFamilies, HeritageRootsFuturePaths, LifeBetweenCultures, PersonalJourneyTales, FamilyHistoryLessons, StoriesAcrossGenerations.]

Special Episode with Neev & Nila !

Special Episode with Neev & Nila !

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 Guests00:17 Chatting About Special Memories and Moments00:25 Diving into the Hot Seat: Feedback Session01:18 Introducing the Kids and Their Interests01:56 Reflecting on the Past Year02:59 Sharing Highlights and Special Memories05:36 The Fun and Challenges of Parenting13:29 Looking Forward to the New Year15:44 The Funniest Moments and Memories20:15 Final Thoughts and Advice for Parents20:50 Wrapping Up the Episode

My Fatherhood journey - Reflections from 2023 and Hopes for 2024

My Fatherhood journey - Reflections from 2023 and Hopes for 2024

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.

Anirban on parenting without social dogma [Part 2]

Anirban on parenting without social dogma [Part 2]

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.

Anirban on Overcoming childhood trauma and parenting without social dogma

Anirban on Overcoming childhood trauma and parenting without social dogma

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.

Being an Expat Father in India with Antoine Denkhaus

Being an Expat Father in India with Antoine Denkhaus

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

Being the primary caregiver in a new country with Pranav

Being the primary caregiver in a new country with Pranav

Join me on a thought provoking journey as we welcome Pranav Bhruguwar to the show. In this episode, Pranav shares his unique life experience, of testing and trying multiple tools & tactics along his journey as a primary caregiver at home as a new Dad in a new country, while managing work at home and creating a beautiful harmony. He also shared that being there with your little ones through all the chaos and trials right from their infancy stage, to toddler stage to their teenage stage,creates a beautiful bond.Hosted by Subhasis Mishra

Empathy & Embracing Autism with Matthew Parker

Empathy & Embracing Autism with Matthew Parker

Join me on a thought provoking journey as we welcome Matthew Parker to the show. Matthew shares how his childhood shaped his passion to be an empathetic , involved Dad. He goes on to share his evolution & learning as a father of a child in the autism spectrum and how there is so much work that still needs to be done to remove stigma in our society about children in the autism spectrum, and lastly he delves into how we should accept our flaws as parents even though sometimes it means not knowing the answer but willing to show up as a parent and learn.Hosted by Subhasis Mishra

Work life Harmony & carving out quality time with children

Work life Harmony & carving out quality time with children

Join us for a nostalgia filled journey as we welcome Rakesh Nagaraj to the show. Rakesh goes down the memory lane of growing up in a joint family in Bangalore and how it shaped his mindset about sharing & caring. He shares how he learned on the job as a Dad with first born daughter Nea, how he shares responsibilities with his wife and how it was for them to raise a boy and a girl.SummaryRakesh’s childhood. 0:00Rituals and rituals of childhood. 2:37The role of the dad when the mom is working. 7:01What it was like to have a c section. 9:30.What to do when you’re a new parent? 15:37The importance of having a support system. 19:14How do you spend time with the kids vs work? 25:30Dealing with screen time and devices. 28:36

Joyful parenting ft. Varun Duggirala

Joyful parenting ft. Varun Duggirala

"Dads can participate and find the joys of parenting way more than Dads give themselves the opportunity to. In this episode, Entrepreneur, creator, podcaster and author, Varun Duggirala, deconstructs his parenting philosophy and shares how, by learning, adapting and with intention, Dads can truly make a difference in their children's lives while enjoying the joys of parenting along the way."Hosted by: Subhasis Mishra

Welcome to Dad Sense podcast with Subhasis Mishra

Welcome to Dad Sense podcast with Subhasis Mishra

Get ready to experience the joys and challenges of parenthood through the eyes of real dads. Join Subhasis Mishra on 'Dad Sense', the heartfelt podcast where we explore the many dimensions of being a dad.