03. A Listen Story: A Night Ride Through Locked Down-Era Of Magical Amsterdam, Singing WAP to Bond with My Daughters

Send us Fan MailJoin me in this episode as I explore the tradition of post-dinner drives with my daughter(s), and how it's become a source of both connection and confrontation. Listen in as I navigate the chaotic streets of Amsterdam, observing the bustling city life and reflecting on our relationship. Experience with me the thrill of driving in a city where bikes, cars, and trams play together like a wild party, and how one small mishap can change the mood of the night. In this story of growth and bonding, I learn that even in moments of silence, there's a certain beauty to being together.-       In this episode, I explore the tradition of post-dinner drives with my daughters in Amsterdam during the lockdown, and how it helped ease the painful loneliness and boredom they were feeling.-       The episode starts with a lighthearted moment where Cardi B's catchy beats and scandalous lyrics, leads to an awkward conversation and a moment of silence between my daughter and I.-       As I drive, we have moments of connection and bonding, but also confrontations and miscommunications, which leads me to question my role as a parent and reflects on the importance of listening to my daughter.-       The episode takes a turn when I share how the lockdown has affected my family dynamics and how driving around the city has been a source of hope and beauty. I reflect on the emotions and experiences of driving through Amsterdam during the lockdown with my daughters and the connection that comes with sharing music and experiences with loved ones.This episode is in collaboration with Mylene Duijvestein from Stories in action this is [email protected] Hey, if you're listening to this podcast and benefiting from it, could you help me reach more like-minded listeners by rating it 5 stars? It only takes two seconds: just pause this episode and click on the stars! If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate, and review our podcast on Google, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and wherever you listen.  Your feedback helps me reach more listeners and continue to create content that helps you communicate better. Don’t forget to share this episode with friends and family who might benefit from these insights. Thank you for listening!You can connect directly with me on:[email protected] can also follow me and  send me a DM on Instagram & Facebookhttps://www.instagram.com/roula_abou_haidar/https://www.facebook.com/RoulaAbouHaidar/Listen directly:  https://www.thelifeaffairspodcast.com/1927423And Follow me on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/roulaabouhaidar