12. Redefining Success Through Parenthood with Laurence Chinery

In this episode of Before We Get There, host Nicholas Braman interviews Laurence Chinery, a stay-at-home dad and former educator who has lived in Hong Kong and now resides in the Netherlands. They discuss Laurence's experience of becoming a stay-at-home dad, the challenges of isolation in a new country, the decisions around childcare, and the values he hopes to instill in his children. The conversation explores cultural differences, societal expectations, and personal growth through fatherhood, culminating in insights into how Laurence balances parenthood with his personal projects, like his podcast 'Dad Dialogue.

Laurence's links (Dad Dialogue):
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/daddialogue/ 
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2dCWuwh4GLOuP7GD8t2XIB?si=6b1e237dde1e41f7 
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DadDialogue

Podcast links:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2h9gsrWKH9C1KY1OzR12kr?si=2a4d19970632465f  
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/before-we-get-there/id1775182252
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beforewegettherepodcast/
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/nicholasbraman
Website: https://nicholasbraman.com/before-we-get-there-podcast/ 

00:00 Meet Laurence Chinery
03:39 Challenges and Rewards of Being a Stay-at-Home Dad
07:25 Parenting Resources and Community
15:19 Balancing Parenting Roles with a Partner
23:24 Cultural and Societal Reflections
26:27 Moving to Hong Kong: A Life-Changing Decision
39:05 Future Plans and Reflections