Hell Love A Ride
The real Mid-life Awakening and Parenting Reflections Episode 03
On this episode of Hell Love a Ride, Dr. Joe and Dr. Brandi dive into a heartfelt conversation about the speaker's grandmother's health journey and the emotional rollercoaster that comes with caregiving for a loved one. They discuss the recent passing of Ms. Jacky Oh (DC Young Fly’s partner), and how tragedies can put things into perspective, making other problems seem small by comparison. The couple contemplate how lessons of mortality, loss, and the legacy of parenting can’t fully be learned through formal education or reading books. Dr. Brandi reflects on how the trauma of living life following the death of her mother has impacted her relationship to their 10 year-old son, while Dr. Joe reflects on how his perspective of physical discipline (translation: “whoopings”) has evolved. This leads to personal experiences and insights about the impact of their emotional state on parenting decisions and the value of acknowledging and apologizing for harmful actions. The Dr. duo also delve into the gift of nurturing connection, intimacy, and safety with their children. Moving into a more introspective phase, they open up about their struggles with identifying and expressing emotions, both personally and as a mental health providers/advocates. They discuss their efforts to do better in naming and discussing emotions with their own children. Finally, they express appreciation for their partner's parenting and emphasize the role of self-awareness and emotional regulation in discipline. With the concept of 'midlife awakening' in focus, they share their reflections on life in their 40’s. Throughout the conversation, Dr. Joe and Dr. Brandi provide supportive insights and encouragement, fostering an environment of open discussion and personal growth. Tune in to this casual yet incredibly informative episode!
Hell Love a Ride on IG: https://www.instagram.com/helllovearidepodcast/
Resources from Dr. Brandi: https://www.thedianemorgangroup.com/dmg-experience
Resources from Dr. Joe: https://www.purposeoverdreams.com/
Book Dr. Joe: https://www.joejohnsongroup.com
Dr. Brandi IG: https://www.instagram.com/iamdrbrandi/
Dr. Joe IG: https://www.instagram.com/joejohnsonspeaks/
Production/Post Production
Now Social Space
@nowsocialspace
TIMESTAMPS:
[00:00:02] "Parental impact: Challenge to discuss upbringing"
[00:06:03] Midlife awakening and unreadable writing at 40.
[00:08:23] DC Young Fly's partner's passing is significant.
[00:11:23] Gratitude, mortality, loss, and personal reflections.
[00:15:35] Pivotal podcast moment blending cultures without judgment.
[00:18:46] Whippings ineffective, self-awareness and emotional regulation.
[00:20:52] Lack of insight leads to parenting mistakes.
[00:26:16] Sons are smart, surprising and evolving kids.
[00:27:07] Watching children develop helps me mature too.
[00:30:14] Upbringing impacts parenting; it's second nature.
[00:34:18] Scary health journey leads to valuable conversations.
[00:37:08] Motherhood: Vulnerable, insecure, and full of doubt.
On this episode of Hell Love a Ride, Dr. Joe and Dr. Brandi dive into a heartfelt conversation about the speaker's grandmother's health journey and the emotional rollercoaster that comes with caregiving for a loved one. They discuss the recent passing of Ms. Jacky Oh (DC Young Fly’s partner), and how tragedies can put things into perspective, making other problems seem small by comparison. The couple contemplate how lessons of mortality, loss, and the legacy of parenting can’t fully be learned through formal education or reading books. Dr. Brandi reflects on how the trauma of living life following the death of her mother has impacted her relationship to their 10 year-old son, while Dr. Joe reflects on how his perspective of physical discipline (translation: “whoopings”) has evolved. This leads to personal experiences and insights about the impact of their emotional state on parenting decisions and the value of acknowledging and apologizing for harmful actions. The Dr. duo also delve into the gift of nurturing connection, intimacy, and safety with their children. Moving into a more introspective phase, they open up about their struggles with identifying and expressing emotions, both personally and as a mental health providers/advocates. They discuss their efforts to do better in naming and discussing emotions with their own children. Finally, they express appreciation for their partner's parenting and emphasize the role of self-awareness and emotional regulation in discipline. With the concept of 'midlife awakening' in focus, they share their reflections on life in their 40’s. Throughout the conversation, Dr. Joe and Dr. Brandi provide supportive insights and encouragement, fostering an environment of open discussion and personal growth. Tune in to this casual yet incredibly informative episode!
Hell Love a Ride on IG: https://www.instagram.com/helllovearidepodcast/
Resources from Dr. Brandi: https://www.thedianemorgangroup.com/dmg-experience
Resources from Dr. Joe: https://www.purposeoverdreams.com/
Book Dr. Joe: https://www.joejohnsongroup.com
Dr. Brandi IG: https://www.instagram.com/iamdrbrandi/
Dr. Joe IG: https://www.instagram.com/joejohnsonspeaks/
Production/Post Production
Now Social Space
@nowsocialspace
TIMESTAMPS:
[00:00:02] "Parental impact: Challenge to discuss upbringing"
[00:06:03] Midlife awakening and unreadable writing at 40.
[00:08:23] DC Young Fly's partner's passing is significant.
[00:11:23] Gratitude, mortality, loss, and personal reflections.
[00:15:35] Pivotal podcast moment blending cultures without judgment.
[00:18:46] Whippings ineffective, self-awareness and emotional regulation.
[00:20:52] Lack of insight leads to parenting mistakes.
[00:26:16] Sons are smart, surprising and evolving kids.
[00:27:07] Watching children develop helps me mature too.
[00:30:14] Upbringing impacts parenting; it's second nature.
[00:34:18] Scary health journey leads to valuable conversations.
[00:37:08] Motherhood: Vulnerable, insecure, and full of doubt.