Rerouting: Navigating Parenthood

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A podcast for mindful moms and dads navigating their journeys through parenthood…and finding alternative routes to imperfect parenting.

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    • Jan 21, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 41m AVG DURATION
    • 31 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from Rerouting: Navigating Parenthood

    30. Leaving loudly feat. Jakob Ziegler

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2023 51:46


    In this episode of Rerouting, we sit down with Jakob Ziegler, a father who sets a great example of being an equal partner at home with his wife while raising his child. Jakob shares how he and his wife navigate sharing responsibilities, choosing parental leave, and reducing contractual work time to spend more time with their child. Jakob's insights offer valuable perspectives for all parents looking to strike a balance between their professional and personal lives. Tune in to learn more about how Jakob and his family make it work and how you can too.

    29. Equal Parters: Improving Gender Equality at Home feat. Kate Mangino

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2023 89:43


    We needed to know... do truly equal partnerships exist? To help us answer that question, we interviewed Kate Mangino. In this episode, we talk through some highlights from her book, and she gives us some fantastic tips for how we can all work towards an equal partnership at home.

    28. Its all about Exposure - feat. Laura Ragano

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2022 46:47


    Got fussy eaters at home? Getting your kids to enjoy cooking and have fun with food can be challenging, especially if they are picky eaters. But don't worry, Laura Ragano of OuiChef has some great tips for parents to help make mealtime enjoyable for all. Tune in to find out more! Follow Laura Ragano on Instagram or at Ouichefchicago.com. Follow us on instagram.com/reroutingpod and join the Rerouting community on reroutingpod.com

    27. All Inclusive feat. Tiffany & Kat

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2022 57:18


    An unexpected friendship gives birth to not only one, but *two* amazing holidays. Today, Tiffany introduces her friend Kat. Listen as they recount their first meeting and some of their most memorable shenanigans.

    26. Meet the founders: Dadditude (Ft. Paul Baron & Sam Goodman)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2022 53:05


    We talk to the founders of Dadditude, an app specifically built to aid fathers on their parenting journey. Today on Rerouting, Paul and Sam share how their own personal paths led to creating a space where Dads can become more confident fathers and partners. Follow us on instagram.com/reroutingpod and join the Rerouting community on reroutingpod.com

    Tiffany & Olive: the Origin Story (Part II)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2022 60:35


    Today's grand finale episode in our two-part series documents the rest of Olive and Tiffany's journey through the NICU and how this experience has impacted their lives. So listen and celebrate with us - as we celebrate Olive's milestone birthday! A note from Tiffany: I want to acknowledge and extend our deepest gratitude to those who made this (and every!) birthday possible. There are so many who played a role in taking us through that difficult time. You have given us the most incredible gift I can imagine, and we are forever grateful ❤ - Dr. David Smith and the wonderful staff at Great Lakes Pediatric Surgery - the incredible nurses and NICU staff at Lutheran Hospital - Neonatologists James Cameron, M.D., Rene Arcellana, M.D., and Chris Kim, M.D. - the staff and volunteers at the Mad Anthonys Children's Hope House (known today as Hope's Harbor) - Kate's Kart, a non-profit providing books to hospitalized children Fabulous birthday wishes from: - Alexander, Tine, & Johanna - Ada & Eddy - Chloe - Deep & Yanosch

    Tiffany & Olive: the Origin Story (Part I)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2022 44:26


    Tiffany has described her introduction to parenthood as baptism by fire, something many NICU parents can understand. Olive's first days and weeks on this earth were nothing short of miraculous. This episode is part one of a two-part series detailing those events and memorializing a defining time in their lives. Follow Tiffany and her adventures in parenthood on Instagram @tiffinityxtwo and on her blog https://tiffinityxtwo.com/.

    Presenting: Rerouting - the official theme song

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2022 12:06


    Season 3 promises to be full of surprises, but for our opening act, we're releasing our OFFICIAL THEME SONG! Rerouting is sure to be the next big hit, and we can't think of a better way to open the curtains on our newest season! A big thank you to our artist and friend, Life, for creating this masterpiece earworm.

    22. Season 2 finale: Letting water flow.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2022 19:26


    On the season finale of Rerouting, we unveil the top-secret project we've been working on for our listeners! We set our intentions for Season 3 and hear from a few of you before heading off for a short break. That's a wrap, friends! (Find out what we've been hiding at reroutingpod.com)

    21. Just give up. (feat. Rosie Sherry)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2022 61:34


    Indie hacker and mom of five, Rosie Sherry, tells us all about her family's adventures in unschooling. Hear what inspired their journey and how they manage 5 individual kids without a curriculum. Follow Rosie Sherry on Twitter, Instagram. Things Rosie talks about in her unschooling journey. Self Directed Learning Peter Gray's work Unschool.me on Instagram Hold On To your Kids- the book. Follow Reroutingpod on instagram & twitter and join our community on reroutingpod.com Production Credits: Show edits - Jovan S, Viddhi Nair. Photography - Adam H, Ramanjeet Singh

    20. Family First! feat. Xavier Augustin

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2022 36:51


    Today, Xavier Augustin, Founder & CEO of India's largest immigration firm joins us to share how he managed exponential growth while keeping his family at the center of his universe. And we are taking notes! Follow Xavier Augustin on Instagram, LinkedIn. He blogs about work, travels & people at https://www.xavieraugustin.com/ He & his wife, Sabina run India's biggest immigration company, Y-Axis supporting Indians aspiring to live, study and work abroad. Xavier also captures their stories and impact on Global Indian. Together, they run a foundation to help critically ill children unable to afford in-time medical help through heal-a-child.org And if you've been enjoying this podcast, follow us on instagram, twitter and join our community on reroutingpod.com. Production Credits Show edits - Viddhi Nair & Jovan S. Photography - Adam H., Ramanjeet Singh

    19. No more money monsters! feat. Jesse Mecham

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2022 68:35


    Jesse Mecham, Founder of You Need a Budget (YNAB - if you're in a hurry) and dad of seven, drops some truth bombs about money and kids on today's episode. He shares his 2 cents on how and what to discuss with kids when it comes to money and we even dare to put them in control of their own. Tune in to hear how you can avoid creating little money monsters! Tiffany & I have loved YNAB and use it regularly. Try You Need A Budget Free for 34-days (no credit card required) at www.YouNeedABudget.com (We are not affiliates, just fans!) Follow YNAB on Instagram, Twitter or Youtube. Follow us on instagram.com/reroutingpod and join the Rerouting community on reroutingpod.com

    18. Closing the curtain on 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2021 16:19


    In line with the season of festivities and gratitude, in this episode, we celebrate our journey of running this show. We are grateful to you, our listeners, for joining us along the way. Today, we talk about our quirky ways of celebrating Christmas while growing up. And as we draw curtain on 2021, we wish you, in true German style, "Einen guten Rutsch ins neue Jahr!" (or literally, a good slide into the new year) How have we done this year? We'd love to know... Drop us a voice message on speakpipe.com/reroutingpod or hit us on Instagram or Twitter @reroutingpod. And join the Rerouting community on reroutingpod.com Production Credits Show Edits - Jovan S, Viddhi Nair Photography - Adam H.

    17. Forging forgiveness (feat. Bippan Dhillon)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2021 50:17


    Have you ever lost your cool with your kid? Our guess is, yes. Listen in as Bippan Dhillon bravely shares her less-than-perfect-parent story and the reflections that came after. And for every parent out there who has been the victim of slime...you are not alone! Follow Bippan Dhillon on Instagram (@b_growing) and Linkedin. Her story first appeared on Ignite Your Parenting titled The Gateway of Success. In this episode, Bippan talks about: Howard Glasser and his Nurtured Heart Approach that influenced her early parenting years. And 1947PartitionArchive.org where she contributed accounts of her father through India-Pakistan partition in 1947. Follow us on instagram.com/reroutingpod and join the Rerouting community on reroutingpod.com Production Credits Show Edits - Jovan S Photography - Adam H.

    16. Defeating Average (feat. Colin Nanka)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2021 46:36


    This episode features Colin Nanka, VP & Global Sales Leader Coach at Salesforce.com, an ultra-marathon runner and just as important - a girl dad. We dare to ask… is average really so bad? Follow Colin's work at colinnanka.com and watch his documentary - Defeating Average, the documentary (https://youtu.be/KZA93gUL0Zg). Like what Colin's work is about?  Then Support his Kilimanjaro foundation (https://kef4kids.org/) to build and run schools in Tanzania. Here is his story. And of course, Follow us on instagram.com/reroutingpod and join the Rerouting community on reroutingpod.com Photo Credits - Adam H.

    15. The truth about... Santa?! feat Chris Dodds

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2021 40:58


    Director and Snack Lord of Pine Hill Country Day School, Chris Dodds joins us to talk about a myriad of topics. From "the talk" to single-dad-dom there is something for every parent in this episode! Check out Pine Hill Country Day School if you are in Fort Wayne, Indiana or follow 'em on Instagram: @cdodds73 & @pinehillcountryday Follow us on instagram.com/reroutingpod and join the Rerouting community on reroutingpod.com

    14. Gesundheit! Let's talk some hart German.

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2021 24:59


    Inspired by Frau Klein, in today's episode we introduce listeners to some of our favorite German words. Are we even saying them right?! Maybe... Follow us on reroutingpod.com and leave us your stash of fun words in a foreign language on instagram : @reroutingpod or Twitter: @reroutingpod.

    13. Language time with Frau Klein

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2021 58:10


    Julia Klein, the founder of Kleine Deutschschule, joins us this week on Rerouting. Listen in as she shares tips and tricks for supporting multi-lingual learning, discusses the REAL meaning of German fairy tales, and provides a foreigner's perspective on parenting in America. Join us on Reroutingpod.com for behind the scene clips and updates. Show links: Follow Julia on her website. or email her - FrauKleinUS@gmail.com And if you are learning German, join her learner's facebook group.

    12. Rerouting - Tour de Europe (Family Edition)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2021 47:27


    This week, we talk with Carsten Rübsaamen about his family's decision to leave home for two years, jump on a bike - and ride! Listen in to hear why they decided to embark on such a journey and how they plan to execute it today on Rerouting. Join reroutingpod.com for updates and new shows notification and follow Carsten on Linkedin.

    11. Rerouting Season Two Premier: We're back!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2021 27:44


    Welcome to the season premiere of Rerouting! Today, we launch into season two with our summer highlights and a preview of what we're talking about this time around. Subscribe to new episode updates on reroutingpod.com Music Credit.

    10. Seeking higher purpose & spiritual parenting with Sudevi and Pradyumna

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2021 39:58


    This German- Austrian couple deeply questioned the modern world western upbringing. In spiritual quest, they moved to India to raise their kids in ancient Vedic Education, hoping to prepare their kids for this life and the one after. For more goodies, join us on reroutingpod.com. Follow Sudevi & Pradyumna and their family on youtube - I Love Mayapur Gurukul Mayapur - the vedic school tour by their son Why we love Mayapur.

    9. Finding Freedom, featuring Sebastian Rumberg

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2021 33:47


    Once kids came along, today's guest felt the shine of the fast-paced city life fade into annoyances of overcrowded shared spaces. Longing for more outdoor freedom and more intentional time investments, Sebastian and his family left Berlin and started a digital village, with a unique vision. For more goodies, join us on reroutingpod.com Follow Sebastian on linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/rumberg/ The school he's built on - https://waldorfschule.squarespace.com/ Building tech community in his village - eva.so And some more of his work on https://www.punchinggiants.com/

    8. When Parenting Meets Culture Shock

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2021 34:21


    Bonus Episode! This week, Deep and Tiffany discuss their unique paths to parenthood and the challenges that come with raising children in a foreign land.

    7. Encouraging Mindfulness in Childhood, featuring Carolina Padilla

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2021 30:19


    Ever wonder how to help your child be more mindful? Us too! So for this episode, we enlisted the expertise of Carolina Padilla, certified life coach and child yoga teacher, to help us find ways to encourage this lifelong skill in children of any age. Join us on reroutingpod.com for more goodies. Follow Carolina on instagram.com/cpadillavillegas

    6. The Balancing Act with Martin Liss

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2021 32:05


    This week on the show, we're joined by media guru, Martin Liss. Listen in as he shares his parenting philosophies, from "screen time" to "me time" and everywhere in between! Follow Martin Liss on twitter.com/martliss or on www.linkedin.com/in/martinliss/ Join Reroutingpod.com for more goodies!

    5. One seriously BIG, Happy Family with Aaron Ross

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2021 47:47


    This episode highlights the incredible story of one family's desire to grow. Listen in as Aaron Ross walks us through the decision to have a large family what it's like raising 9 (that's N-I-N-E) kids while managing a multi-million dollar business! Join us on reroutingpod.com for more goodies. Show Links Follow Aaron Ross on - twitter.com/motoceo Aaron's book & business - predictablerevenue.com The book on teenage confidence that Aaron's reading with his daughter: https://www.amazon.de/-/en/Katty-Kay/dp/006223062X Other inspirational entrepreneurs with big families: Bubba Page -twitter.com/bubbapage Jonathan Siegel - linkedin.com/in/jsiegel/

    4. Outdoor Adventure: the Family Edition with Thiago Bahia

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2021 31:45


    Adventure and exploration stop when you become a parent, right? Wrong! At least, that's what today's guest would say. Tune in as Thiago Bahia shares how he connects with his kids in the great outdoors. Additional resources & links you'd love. Thiago's Youtube Channel & Instagram And some of our favorite Thiago Bahia videos. 1. Travel documentary video that got me hooked to Thiago's storytelling 2. Gila Wilderness Adventure with Thiago's family 3. Father - son time doing crafts, arts and adventure. 4. Other skeleton coast by Kai (Thiago's son) 5. Wild Rabbit Adventure by Kai

    3. Legacy & Locomotives with Kelly Lynch

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2021 49:46


    This week on Rerouting, what dreams are we feeding our kids and what are we leaving behind for them to discover when we're gone? We spent time with Kelly Lynch, whose father suffered a devastating stroke when Kelly was just sixteen years old. Listen in as Kelly explains the unique way he managed to connect with his disabled father long after, thanks to a journal he'd left behind for his children...and there's also trains. Lots of trains. Show links Second Death of Dan Lynch - https://lettersfromthelionsmane.tumblr.com/post/104702437588 Basements - https://lettersfromthelionsmane.tumblr.com/post/62013363362 headwatersjunction.com fortwaynerailroad.org Follow Kelly on instagram @kellylynchpin

    2. Life By Design with Julianne Becker

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2021 38:15


    On today's episode, Julianne tells the story of how her world travels led her to Berlin and how having children... led her to the countryside. Listen as this American mom and international entrepreneur share her experience creating a family-friendly, co-working space in the German countryside, all with an infant in tow. Links we referred to: Coconat-space.com Julianne Becker on Linkedin And for more alternative parenting deep dive, behind the scenes and unreleased stories, follow us on reroutingpod.com Instagram.com/reroutingpod Twitter.com/reroutingpod

    1. No Stories, No Magic! with Dyane Neiman

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2021 34:10


    Learn to bond with your child through the magic of storytelling. Our guest, Dyane Neiman, is NYC-bred, Berlin-based communication trainer helping professionals to create and deliver clear, vivid messages that move audiences to action. Dyane shares the how-tos of weaving stories into everyday life that pack the power of a fable and create a strong foundation for communication with your child(ren). Follow more stories on reroutingpod.com. Show Links Bear Storytelling - Berlin: https://www.thebear-storytelling.de/ Dyane's Story Arc - https://www.moving-speaker.com/storyarc Kate's Kart Stories books https://kateskart.org/ Stories based games https://www.storycubes.com/en/ https://www.chat-pack.com/ https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/187276/snapstories Story Based Journaling Ritual : Rose Rose Thorn Bud https://www.neil.blog/articles/rose-rose-thorn-bud

    Rerouting: Navigating Parenthood (Trailer)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2021 0:59


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