On this episode of The Imperfect Dads Podcast, Devon is joined by Cameron Conrad, better known online as Your Elder Emo Mom. Cameron is a creator in the Never A Phase Network, where she shares her love of emo, pop-punk, concerts, nostalgia, and the music that continues to shape generations of fans.
While Cameron is known for her music content, this conversation focuses on something even more personal: motherhood and the lasting impact of growing up with a father in recovery.
Devon has spoken with many dads about sobriety and the decision to get sober, but this is the first conversation from the perspective of a child who experienced life with a parent in recovery. Cameron shares how her dad's commitment to sobriety shaped her childhood, influenced her family, and continues to impact her life today. It's an encouraging reminder that recovery doesn't just transform one person—it can change an entire family for generations.
They also talk about raising two daughters with very different personalities, supporting kids through dance, continuing to attend concerts after becoming parents, finding a school that feels like the right fit, and how Cameron built a community through TikTok and Instagram by celebrating emo culture and motherhood.
Whether you're a parent, someone in recovery, an emo or pop-punk fan, or simply looking for an honest conversation about family, healing, and raising kids, this episode is for you.
In this episode:
- Growing up with a dad in recovery
- How sobriety impacts the entire family
- Motherhood and raising two daughters
- Parenting children with different personalities
- Supporting kids in dance and extracurricular activities
- Continuing to go to concerts after having children
- Emo and pop-punk culture
- The Never A Phase Network
- Building an audience on TikTok and Instagram
- Balancing content creation with family life
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This podcast is part of the Never A Phase Network, follow them on instagram at @neveraphasenetwork and check out their podcasts like Emo Kids Anonymous Wasting Time Podcast Certified Fangirl and The Ska Mailman
