12. Redefining Success Through Parenthood with Laurence Chinery

In this episode of Before We Get There, host Nicholas Braman interviews Laurence Chinery, a stay-at-home dad and former educator who has lived in Hong Kong and now resides in the Netherlands. They discuss Laurence's experience of becoming a stay-at-home dad, the challenges of isolation in a new country, the decisions around childcare, and the values he hopes to instill in his children. The conversation explores cultural differences, societal expectations, and personal growth through fatherhood, culminating in insights into how Laurence balances parenthood with his personal projects, like his podcast 'Dad Dialogue. Laurence's links (Dad Dialogue): Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/daddialogue/  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2dCWuwh4GLOuP7GD8t2XIB?si=6b1e237dde1e41f7  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DadDialogue Podcast links: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2h9gsrWKH9C1KY1OzR12kr?si=2a4d19970632465f   Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/before-we-get-there/id1775182252 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beforewegettherepodcast/ Linktree: https://linktr.ee/nicholasbraman Website: https://nicholasbraman.com/before-we-get-there-podcast/  00:00 Meet Laurence Chinery 03:39 Challenges and Rewards of Being a Stay-at-Home Dad 07:25 Parenting Resources and Community 15:19 Balancing Parenting Roles with a Partner 23:24 Cultural and Societal Reflections 26:27 Moving to Hong Kong: A Life-Changing Decision 39:05 Future Plans and Reflections