Rudhir Krishtel: Navigating Our Barriers as Parents
“As a parent, I try to step in and step up in ways that I might not have in the past. There are these barriers that we create where we do certain things and not others, and I wonder if that’s a conscious choice or a story we tell ourselves.” -Rudhir KrishtelThis week on 2 Dads 1 Car (and from sunny California!), we talk to Rudhir Krishtel, a devoted father and thought leader who has not only been hugely influential in my life, but has devoted himself towards guiding generations of professionals towards self-understanding and purpose. In our conversation, Rudhir contemplates the evolution of his parenting style in close relation to the development of his relationship with his wife, and the importance of complementing one another while remaining aware of your influences. Rudhir also dives into how to overcome hesitation to progress, and how his method of transcending this “electric fence” in life can guide parents towards raising their children with greater authenticity and intentionality. Thank you very much to Rudhir for speaking with us today! Please check out more of Rudhir’s content on https://www.krishtel.com/ , and also check out our website at 2dads1car.com. I hope you love this episode!Credit:Podcast Guest: Rudhir KrishtelPodcast Host: Steven NgoPodcast Producer: Baron Hsueh
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Daniel Titchener: Designing Fatherhood
“Parenting has changed my view on design too. Before I was a parent, it was very easy to keep a very tidy, aesthetic living area. but when you have a tiny human being, you allow space for your child; you make compromises and sacrifices.” -Daniel TitchenerThis week on 2 Dads 1 Car, we talk to Daniel Titchener, an architect, interior designer, prolific YouTuber, and father to a young daughter. In our conversation, Daniel discusses how his role as a young father interacts with his awareness of aesthetic harmony and living spaces, especially as his family creates space for their daughter to play and develop in childhood. On the topic of sacrifice and compromise, Daniel speaks on relationship dynamics, and the importance of normalizing grace, healthy communication, and becoming strong role models for our children.Thank you very much to Daniel for speaking with us today! If you are interested in Daniel’s work, please check out his YouTube channel (DanielTitchener) or find him on Instagram @danieltitchener. I hope you love this episode!Credits:Podcast Guest: Daniel TitchenerPodcast Host: Steven NgoPodcast Producer: Baron Hsueh
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Keith Cheung: Faith and Love Through Adoption
“Even though a lot of our friends weren’t even close to having kids, at least we had people to journey with us and walk through it. That was one of the most important things for us: to have a community to listen to, to cry with us, and to just be present.” Today’s special guest on 2 Dads 1 Car is Keith Cheung, a pastor at Burnaby Alliance Church, and father to two young daughters through adoption. In this episode, Keith walks us through his family’s journey of adopting their two young daughters from Taiwan and South Korea. As he recounts their family’s early experiences of miscarriage, Keith discusses how he and his wife directed the love and care they held as parents towards their daughters throughout the adoption process. Drawing from notions of faith and grace to oneself, Keith emphasizes the importance of humility in effective parenting, and in embracing the love and support of your community. Thank you very much to Keith for his generous insights and powerful story. Please check out 2dads1car.com, and follow us on Instagram for the latest updates. I hope you love this episode!
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Dr. Gordon Neufeld: Holding On to Our Kids
“It’s not about free play with peers. It’s not even about free play. It’s about emotional playgrounds, and this is where culture is important, and you can’t transmit your culture without attachments. Your children need to be attached to you.” - Dr. Gordon NeufeldToday’s special guest on 2 Dads 1 Car is Dr. Gordon Neufeld, a father of five, grandfather to seven, prolific educator, and bona fide parenting expert in both educational background and experience. In this episode, Dr. Neufeld delves into his attachment-minded approach to parenting by re-framing the concept of parent-child connection in the context of his own experiences. With touching stories as a son, father, and grandfather, Dr. Neufeld portrays the power of delineating between parent and peer attachment during the development process, and raising healthy children at home before they enter society. Thank you very much to Dr. Neufeld for this masterclass in fatherhood and parenting! Please check out his book “Hold On To Your Kids”, his speaking engagement on April 30th (link below), and the Neufeld Institute for more of his educational material. https://neufeldinstitute.org/event/supporting-well-being-in-2025-live-bell-centre-event/Please also check out our website at 2dads1car.com, and follow us on Instagram for the latest update. I hope you love this episode!Credit:Podcast Guest: Dr. Gordon NeufeldPodcast Host: Steven NgoPodcast Producer: Baron Hsueh
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Gregor Robertson: Building for the Next Generation
“What I do gives me purpose. Doing the right things for the next generation adds significance to your life. It’s not just about having fun and going through life, you have to deliver for the next generation.” -Gregor RobertsonToday’s guest on 2 Dads 1 Car needs no introduction for our listeners in Vancouver. Gregor Robertson had previously served as the mayor of Vancouver for 10 years, most notably during the Vancouver Olympics in 2010! He is a father to three adult children, and had also been a foster parent. In this episode, Gregor discusses the nuances of navigating political publicity with his children, and how his commitment towards being present for his family has informed his approach towards public policy. Gregor also shares his incredible experience as a foster parent to his daughter’s high school friend, and how this formative experience had deepened his understanding of love for his family and community, and the systemic issues which found his platform towards building a healthier city for the next generation. Thank you very much to Gregor for taking the time to speak with us today! Please check out our website at 2dads1car.com, and follow us on Instagram for the latest update. I hope you love this episode!Credits:Podcast Guest: Gregor RobertsonPodcast Host: Steven NgoPodcast Producer: Baron Hsueh
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