With the passing of Diwal-o-ween, we take the time to reflect on the complexity of trying to celebrate both holidays for our children in one day! We share stories of visiting our son's school to celebrate Diwali, trick or treating with our son as Lord Ram and more! How do we navigate celebrating holidays from both our worlds with meaning and intention?

Surgeon General Vivek Murthy released a public health advisory regarding parents, declaring that parenting is a public health hazard.

Are we actually too stressed? What can we realistically do about high levels of stress with so many societal and cultural obstacles? How can we lean on Bhakti wisdom to navigate parental stress during this critical phase of life? We chat about all these questions and more!

In passing our dating anniversary, we wonder, did we get together TOO early? Join us as we reflect on our own relationship beginnings and how Bhakti philosophy can inform the way in which we guide our children through this future phase of life.

While many families prepare for pregnancy and birth, many families are woefully unprepared for the infamously challenging postpartum period. Research shows that many women experience adverse postpartum effects but feel they were inadequately prepared for what they might experience postpartum. Join us as we reflect vulnerably and honestly on our own experiences raising our little ones during that first year postpartum.

A tour of our neighbor's home with our three year old sparks a conversation about our experiences growing up as a Hare Krishna youth. Join us as we reflect on the first times we realized we were "different", our journey of having double lives, how we attempt to feel whole and how we hope to support our own children on their own faith journeys.

Why is splitting household labor such a point of tension for couples? Why are women always complaining about the mental load? On this episode, we get candid, personal and vulnerable as we discuss and renegotiate the mental load and household responsibilities at the start of a new school year. Listen in!

Janmastami is one of the most famous Hindu holidays. How can we celebrate it in a relevant way, especially for our younger children? Can young kids actually feel a real spiritual connection? Listen as Aksh and Gopika reflect on faith development theory and brainstorm practical ways to observe Janmastami in meaningful ways with our younger kids.

A heated encounter with our three year old over a bowl leads us to question our role as parents in our childrens lives. When do we assert our authority? When do we let our children lead? Do Bhakti scriptures have an opinion in this matter? Join us as we debate this tension and reflect on our own parenting journey.