Aug 6, 2021
Although it isn't often talked about, one of the biggest health
challenges adults face is the arrival of a newborn baby. In this
episode of the Podcast, John discusses strategies he's cooking up
to make the arrival of his new daughter as smooth as possible,
including the habits he's planning on changing to make room for a
new baby. Notably, we discuss whether using a smart phone and
caring for an infant match well.
Also explored is the concept of parental "set and setting." Usually
described in the context of hallucinogenic drugs, mindset (set) and
setting (physical location) would seem to play a big role in the
success of new parents, and especially their moods. We explore
parental set and setting against the backdrop of a quote by Robert
Pirsig in the famous novel, Zen and the Art of Motorcycle
Maintenance:
"Physical discomfort is important only when the mood is wrong. Then
you fasten on to whatever thing is uncomfortable and call that the
cause. But if the mood is right, then physical discomfort doesn't
mean much."
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