In this thoughtful episode of the Rise and Dad Podcast, host Kevin Del Ro sits down with his neighbor Bharath — a Seattle-based product manager, Mumbai native, and father of two daughters (Sahana, 6, and Sameera, 3). Bharath opens up about growing up in India, his relationship with his dad, navigating grief while raising young kids, and the intentional practices he uses to build connection and resilience in his family.

🚀 In this episode Bharath shares candid, practical, and emotional insights on:

✅ How his dad’s silence taught him to be vocal about love and pride

✅ Simple daily rituals that build closeness (movie nights, pancake mornings)

✅ Balancing ambition and kindness when raising kids across cultures

✅ Letting kids see you sad — and how that creates empathy

✅ Keeping the “magic” alive despite adult stress and busy routines

✅ Funny, real parenting moments (Trader Joe’s banana incident!) This episode blends vulnerability, cultural perspective, and actionable parenting ideas — great for any dad trying to be intentional and present.

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