Louise and Ryan kick things off with a simple question, would they want a boy or a girl next? But their answers reveal something deeper, opening up a conversation about the quiet fears of parenting in a world shaped by the manosphere and everything kids are exposed to online.

That leads into screen time, boundaries, and the looming question every parent faces… what happens when your child asks for a phone? Their take might surprise you...

Plus, Louise shares why she chose to go sober, and a listener question about surrogacy uncovers something unexpected… was Ryan always sure he wanted kids?

00:00 Intro

00:40 Leo's Challenging Behavior Phase

10:53 What Will Leo Be Like When He Grows Up?

12:00 Do we want a boy or girl next?

12:55 The Manosphere and Raising Respectful Men

17:29 The Fear of Having a daughter

20:26 When Will Leo Get a Phone?

22:55 Screen Time and Parenting Challenges

48:02 Louise's Sobriety Journey

1:00:20 Ryan originally didn't want children

1:02:17 Looking Ahead in our surrogacy journey

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