Being new parents (in a pandemic)

Today we are talking about being new parents, which is a topic that's been requested by many listeners. Savini and Piper, college sweethearts from India who moved to New York City in their 20’s, share the story of having their first child in September 2019, just 6 months before the pandemic began.They've had to navigate a lot: not only grappling with a new identity and sense of responsibility, but also navigating covid and some unexpected health challenges their son was born with.Key takeaway: If you’re a new parent or thinking of becoming one, chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo can help you build emotional and spiritual muscle to take on anything life throws your way.CHEAT SHEET00:19 Today’s topic1:38 Introduction to Savini and Piper6:48 Navigating fear of parenthood10:25 The story of Maadhav’s birth13:40 How they chanted while pregnant18:25 How they navigated unexpected health challenges24:58 What it means to build resilience and confidence over time39:18 The hardest parts of parenting42:48 An amazing analogy for your capacity as a person47:19 Advice for new parents49:14 What chanting just 5 minutes can do53:20 Guest appearance by Maadhav