In this heartwarming and hilarious episode, Valeria sits down with her 10-year-old son, Ben, to explore the world through his sharp, curious, and quirky lens. From Ben's "geography phase" to his plans for world travel (starting with Norway, of course), they dive into everything from childhood dreams and sibling dynamics to the joys and misadventures of growing up. Plus, Ben shares his surprising take on adulthood, discipline, and the best way to handle a Taylor Swift superfan.
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People & items mentioned:
Japanese music video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tUATpY1wIDs
Japanese music video story-time: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=THdvHbZxnxI
Drew Binsky: https://www.youtube.com/c/drewbinsky
Connor Price: https://www.youtube.com/@ConnorPrice_
GRAHAM: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeeUnpAt1r9O90Ko7ZyVYuw
Blood on the River by Elisa Carbone: https://a.co/d/5HemqmC
Mindset by Carol S. Dweck: https://a.co/d/ei6SgaA
Baby 3 announcement/gender reveal: https://youtu.be/CkgFlcXiyVA?si=p_fCDVbfzs-nYCN-
00:00 Introduction and Welcome
00:47 Reflecting on Age and Experience
02:12 Phases and Interests
02:29 Geography and World History
04:23 Travel Dreams and Cultural Fascinations
09:46 Family Travel Memories
20:37 Parenting Styles and Discipline
22:28 Sibling Dynamics
25:29 Personal Interests and Identity
34:05 Embarrassing Moments and Book Recommendations
34:41 Historical Fiction: Blood on the River
36:12 Future Plans: College or Travel?
37:34 Interactions with Fans
38:55 Podcast Ideas and Celebrity Guests
39:46 Lessons from Parents
47:50 School Subjects and Teachers
01:02:04 Handling Mean Boys and Personal Growth
01:05:38 Language Skills and Cultural Connections
01:08:01 Conclusion and Future Plans
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