How to Navigate Mental Health While Parenting | Brian Holt Dad of 2

from Startup Dad · host Adam Fishman

Brian Holt is Staff Product Manager at Neon and has been a VP of Product and product leader at companies like SQLite Cloud, Snowflake, Stripe and Microsoft. He was also an engineer at both Netflix and Reddit where he was one of the earliest employees. He’s a husband and the father of one son and brand new daughter. We discussed:* Preparing for the arrival of your 2nd kid* The importance of being a “whole person” and why that makes you a better parent and partner* Living a nomadic lifestyle with a toddler and the importance of routine* The overwhelming amount of conflicting parenting advice* The “third person” support system* His deep and unending love for the Snoo* The magic of magnetic snap baby clothes—Where to find Brian Holt* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/btholt/* X: https://x.com/holtbtWhere to find Adam Fishman* FishmanAF Newsletter: www.FishmanAFNewsletter.com* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamjfishman/* Instagram: https://ww.instagram.com/startupdadpod/—In this episode, we cover:[2:05] Welcome[2:41] Brian’s Professional background[3:42] Childhood[7:08] Family now[8:05] Advice to those choosing travel or having children[9:42] Preparing older children for new siblings[15:07] Nomadic living[20:52] Most surprising things as a dad[22:49] Advice to younger Brian and what to ignore[26:55] Balance[30:49] Anything Brian gave up to have kids[33:05] Favorite book to read to his son[34:12] Partnership[37:05] Kid’s relationship with tech[41:40] Mistake as a dad[42:51] Repressed memories[45:12] Recharge batteries[49:20] Follow along[49:59] Lightning round[1:02:45] Thank you—Show references:Neon: https://neon.tech/SQLite Cloud: https://sqlitecloud.io/Snowflake: https://www.snowflake.com/en/Stripe: https://stripe.com/Microsoft: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/?rdt=54182Snoo: https://www.happiestbaby.com/products/snoo-smart-bassinetMagnetic Me: https://magneticme.com/Helena, Montana: https://www.helenamt.gov/HomeSalt Lake City, Utah: https://www.visitsaltlake.com/Disneyland: https://disneyland.disney.go.comHome Alone: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0099785/Ikon Pass: https://www.ikonpass.com/Kit Fisto: https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/Kit_FistoStar Wars Phantom Menace: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0120915/ChatGPT: chatgpt.comABCs of Star Wars: https://www.amazon.com/Star-Wars-ABC-Scholastic/dp/0545227380Star Wars colors: https://www.amazon.com/Star-Wars-Colors-Board-Books/dp/05456091941 - 2 -3 - Magic: https://www.123magic.com/Gameboy:https://www.nintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Nintendo-History/Game-Boy/Game-Boy-627031.htmlNintendo 64: https://www.nintendo.com/us/store/products/nintendo-64-nintendo-switch-online-switch/IBM: https://www.ibm.comSacramento A’s: https://www.mlb.com/athletics/sacramentoiPad: https://www.apple.com/shop/buy-ipadUtah Jazz: https://www.nba.com/jazzKings: https://www.nba.com/kingsPaw Patrol Show: https://www.pawpatrollive.comOwlet: https://owletcare.comAirPod: https://www.apple.com/airpodsBarney: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0144701Paw Patrol: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3121722YouTube Kids: https://www.youtubekids.comSonic The Hedgehog: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3794354Super Mario: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6718170Tron Legacy: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1104001Tommy Boy: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0114694Happy Gilmore: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0116483—For sponsorship inquiries email: [email protected] Startup Dad Merch: www.startupdadshop.comProduction support for Startup Dad is provided by Tommy Harron athttp://www.armaziproductions.com/This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit startupdadpod.substack.com

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