In this on VeeDads, the conversation explores the experiences of being a parent in the Web3 blockchain space. Guest, Daryl, aka TheShaolin, shares his journey as a stay-at-home dad and his involvement in various Web3 communities. He discusses the challenges of balancing family life with the fast-paced nature of the blockchain industry. The conversation also touches on the importance of setting boundaries and finding support within the Web3 community. Daryl reflects on his childhood and the lessons he learned from his parents' entrepreneurial endeavors and his sister's visual impairment. Overall, the conversation emphasizes the need for presence, empathy, and understanding in parenting. In this conversation, Ryan Turner and TheShaolin (Daryl) discuss the importance of holding space for resentment and forgiveness in parenting. They reflect on their own childhoods and the decisions they would have made differently. They also explore the struggles that dads face, including loneliness and the need for support groups. They emphasize the significance of mindset and connection in fatherhood and the challenges of balancing health. The conversation highlights the importance of vulnerability and creating a community where dads can share their experiences and support each other.

Jump to topics in Episode 25: 00:00 Introduction and Web3 Pseudonyms 01:15 Understanding the People Behind the Handles 13:29 Balancing Passion and Family Commitments 26:01 The Messiness and Beauty of Childhood 35:59 Holding Space and Understanding as a Parent 37:13 Holding Space for Resentment and Forgiveness 43:11 The Struggles Dads Face: Loneliness and the Need for Support 49:41 Mindset and Connection: Crucial Aspects of Fatherhood 53:02 Balancing Health: A Challenge for Dads 56:23 Creating a Supportive Community for Dads

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Broadcast on:

18 Jun 2024