“Growing up, my dad was always the cool, fun one who I loved playing with. My mom was the one who I turned to for emotional support. What I’m trying to do is have my son feel like he can go to his mom or dad for anything.”
In this episode of 2 Dads 1 Car, we speak with Kevin Leung, a father to a young son, and proud millennial dad.
In our conversation, Kevin and I share an enlightening conversation on what it means to be and continuously improve as a millennial parent. Kevin and I also discuss the unique challenges in raising well-adjusted and independent children in the age of AI, male radicalization, and technology. Finally, as we talk about our views on parenting in the modern age, we share stories from our childhoods and the deliberate ways in which we learn from our past.
Thank you for tuning into this episode of 2 Dads 1 Car, and big thanks to Kevin for sharing with us. Please check us out on Instagram @2dads1car, and on our website at 2dads1car.com. I hope you love this episode!
Credits:
Podcast Guest: Kevin Leung
Podcast Host: Steven Ngo
Podcast Producer: Baron Hsueh
“I became an Indigenous status member around 35, and that’s when I started to really appreciate my identity. I’m very thankful for it now seeing my daughters who are a quarter Indigenous, a quarter German, and half Chinese, growing up and not struggling with that identity at school.”
In this week’s episode of 2 Dads 1 Car, we speak with Thomas Claus, husband of a good friend of mine, and father to three young daughters.
In our conversation, Thomas begins by discussing his intersectional experiences growing up half-German, half-Indigenous, and how navigating his identity through childhood has both allowed him to take a more thoughtful approach to his growth as a person, and to his children’s growth and cultural journey today. On the parenting front, Thomas speaks about the collaborative nature of effective parenting with his wife, and about striking the correct balances when we speak about love, discipline, and leadership.
Thanks for tuning in to this episode of the podcast! For our latest updates, please check out @2dads1car on Instagram, or our website at 2dads1car.com. I hope you love this episode!
Credits:
Podcast Guest: Thomas Claus
Podcast Host: Steven Ngo
Podcast Producer: Baron Hsueh
“At first, you say ‘I’m just going to behave as if I was a good parent; what would a good father do, if I was fully loving as a human being, what would I do?’ But then the transformation unfolds inside you and you realize you’re no longer faking, it’s become who you are.”
In this episode of 2 Dads 1 Car, we speak with Dr. Benoit-Antoine Bacon, an educator and leader as the President and Vice-Chancellor of the University of British Columbia, and proud father to his daughter.
In our conversation, Dr. Bacon recounts his spiritual transformation during his fatherhood journey, pinpointing his daughter’s birth as a pivotal moment of awakening and inspiration in his life. Dr. Bacon also shares a psychological perspective on his own parenting experiences, conveying the impact of childhood conditioning, trauma, and self-esteem as important factors to one’s parenting style and ability. Finally, Dr. Bacon reflects on his role as President of UBC, and the ways in which his spiritual and parenting experiences have enriched and contextualized his approach to education and guiding future generations.
Thank you so much to Dr. Bacon for speaking with us this week. Please check out our website at 2dads1car.com, and our Instagram @2dads1car for more exciting content and updates. I hope you love this episode!
[Rebroadcast] In this very special episode, we speak to David Eby, father to a young boy and girl (and one more coming soon!) and the Premier of British Columbia.
In our conversation, Premier Eby and I discuss a range of topics including how to nurture independence within our children, how our upbringings have influenced our parenting skills, and advice on how to navigate technology and social media as parents. Drawing on personal experience, Premier Eby also gives insights on how to address experiences of privilege with young children, and the importance of time management in balancing a busy career with a growing family.
Thank you so much for joining us today on this episode of 2 Dads 1 Car! Please visit our new website at 2dads1car.com, and we hope you enjoy this episode!
On this special Father's Day episode of 2 Dads 1 Car, I reflect on a few of my favourite episodes from the last few months. Please also check out my article for more of my reflections on the last year.
Thank you all so much for being a part of the 2 Dads 1 Car community. Without you, the listeners, none of this would be possible. I hope you continue to follow us on Spotify and Instagram to watch this beautiful community grow.
I hope everyone had a wonderful Father's Day, and I'm so excited to see what's in store for the future. Cheers!
“As a parent, I try to step in and step up in ways that I might not have in the past. There are these barriers that we create where we do certain things and not others, and I wonder if that’s a conscious choice or a story we tell ourselves.” -Rudhir Krishtel
This week on 2 Dads 1 Car (and from sunny California!), we talk to Rudhir Krishtel, a devoted father and thought leader who has not only been hugely influential in my life, but has devoted himself towards guiding generations of professionals towards self-understanding and purpose.
In our conversation, Rudhir contemplates the evolution of his parenting style in close relation to the development of his relationship with his wife, and the importance of complementing one another while remaining aware of your influences. Rudhir also dives into how to overcome hesitation to progress, and how his method of transcending this “electric fence” in life can guide parents towards raising their children with greater authenticity and intentionality.
Thank you very much to Rudhir for speaking with us today! Please check out more of Rudhir’s content on https://www.krishtel.com/ , and also check out our website at 2dads1car.com. I hope you love this episode!
Credit:
Podcast Guest: Rudhir Krishtel
Podcast Host: Steven Ngo
Podcast Producer: Baron Hsueh
“Parenting has changed my view on design too. Before I was a parent, it was very easy to keep a very tidy, aesthetic living area. but when you have a tiny human being, you allow space for your child; you make compromises and sacrifices.” -Daniel Titchener
This week on 2 Dads 1 Car, we talk to Daniel Titchener, an architect, interior designer, prolific YouTuber, and father to a young daughter.
In our conversation, Daniel discusses how his role as a young father interacts with his awareness of aesthetic harmony and living spaces, especially as his family creates space for their daughter to play and develop in childhood. On the topic of sacrifice and compromise, Daniel speaks on relationship dynamics, and the importance of normalizing grace, healthy communication, and becoming strong role models for our children.
Thank you very much to Daniel for speaking with us today! If you are interested in Daniel’s work, please check out his YouTube channel (DanielTitchener) or find him on Instagram @danieltitchener. I hope you love this episode!
Credits:
Podcast Guest: Daniel Titchener
Podcast Host: Steven Ngo
Podcast Producer: Baron Hsueh
“Even though a lot of our friends weren’t even close to having kids, at least we had people to journey with us and walk through it. That was one of the most important things for us: to have a community to listen to, to cry with us, and to just be present.”
Today’s special guest on 2 Dads 1 Car is Keith Cheung, a pastor at Burnaby Alliance Church, and father to two young daughters through adoption.
In this episode, Keith walks us through his family’s journey of adopting their two young daughters from Taiwan and South Korea. As he recounts their family’s early experiences of miscarriage, Keith discusses how he and his wife directed the love and care they held as parents towards their daughters throughout the adoption process. Drawing from notions of faith and grace to oneself, Keith emphasizes the importance of humility in effective parenting, and in embracing the love and support of your community.
Thank you very much to Keith for his generous insights and powerful story. Please check out 2dads1car.com, and follow us on Instagram for the latest updates. I hope you love this episode!
“It’s not about free play with peers. It’s not even about free play. It’s about emotional playgrounds, and this is where culture is important, and you can’t transmit your culture without attachments. Your children need to be attached to you.” - Dr. Gordon Neufeld
Today’s special guest on 2 Dads 1 Car is Dr. Gordon Neufeld, a father of five, grandfather to seven, prolific educator, and bona fide parenting expert in both educational background and experience.
In this episode, Dr. Neufeld delves into his attachment-minded approach to parenting by re-framing the concept of parent-child connection in the context of his own experiences. With touching stories as a son, father, and grandfather, Dr. Neufeld portrays the power of delineating between parent and peer attachment during the development process, and raising healthy children at home before they enter society.
Thank you very much to Dr. Neufeld for this masterclass in fatherhood and parenting! Please check out his book “Hold On To Your Kids”, his speaking engagement on April 30th (link below), and the Neufeld Institute for more of his educational material.
https://neufeldinstitute.org/event/supporting-well-being-in-2025-live-bell-centre-event/
Please also check out our website at 2dads1car.com, and follow us on Instagram for the latest update. I hope you love this episode!
Credit:
Podcast Guest: Dr. Gordon Neufeld
Podcast Host: Steven Ngo
Podcast Producer: Baron Hsueh
“What I do gives me purpose. Doing the right things for the next generation adds significance to your life. It’s not just about having fun and going through life, you have to deliver for the next generation.” -Gregor Robertson
Today’s guest on 2 Dads 1 Car needs no introduction for our listeners in Vancouver. Gregor Robertson had previously served as the mayor of Vancouver for 10 years, most notably during the Vancouver Olympics in 2010! He is a father to three adult children, and had also been a foster parent.
In this episode, Gregor discusses the nuances of navigating political publicity with his children, and how his commitment towards being present for his family has informed his approach towards public policy. Gregor also shares his incredible experience as a foster parent to his daughter’s high school friend, and how this formative experience had deepened his understanding of love for his family and community, and the systemic issues which found his platform towards building a healthier city for the next generation.
Thank you very much to Gregor for taking the time to speak with us today! Please check out our website at 2dads1car.com, and follow us on Instagram for the latest update. I hope you love this episode!
Credits:
Podcast Guest: Gregor Robertson
Podcast Host: Steven Ngo
Podcast Producer: Baron Hsueh
“I’m making sacrifices to be with the people who I truly love, which is my family, and I want to be there while they’re growing up." -Craig Ryomoto
Today’s guest on 2 Dads 1 Car is Craig Ryomoto, a prolific tech entrepreneur, thought leader, and father to a young daughter and son.
In this episode, Craig recounts the hectic journey of developing young companies while beginning his life as a father. On the topic of balance and sustainability, Craig gives a nuanced take on how to stay true to a demanding career and life passions while finding meaningful time to spend with your children. Near the end of this episode, Craig offers heartfelt commentary on Asian representation in Canadian corporate culture, and how his involvement and experiences in the community motivate him to create a safer and more inclusive space for the next generation.
Massive thanks to Craig for taking the time to speak with us today on 2 Dads 1 Car! Please check out our website at 2dads1car.com and follow us on Instagram for the latest updates.
Also, join the Umamii waitlist and mention that you heard about it through 2 Dads 1 Car to get in :) https://www.umamii.ai/waitlist
We hope you love this episode!
Credits:
Podcast Guest: Craig Ryomoto
Podcast Host: Steven Ngo
Podcast Producer: Baron Hsueh
Today’s guest on 2 Dads 1 Car is Ngai Pindell, an educator, current Dean at the Peter A. Allard School of Law (University of British Columbia), and father of two young boys.
In this episode, Ngai shares stories about his family’s move from sunny Las Vegas to Vancouver in the Pacific Northwest. As he watches his sons go through the growing pains of adjusting to a new environment, Ngai discusses his growing sense of pride and trust in his sons as a father. On the topic of independence, Ngai also recounts how his experiences as a university administrator and educator have contextualized his supportive approach to guiding his sons into independence and young adulthood.
Thanks so much for joining us on this episode of 2 Dads 1 Car, and to Ngai for sharing so many great insights! Please check out our website at 2dads1car.com and follow us on Instagram for the latest updates. We hope you love this episode!
“ Fatherhood will open up your heart in a whole different way. And make you emotional in a beautiful way, and I feel like this is something that we can embrace” - Jagmeet Singh
Our special guest today on 2 Dads 1 Car is Jagmeet Singh, a proud girl dad of two and the leader of Canada’s New Democratic Party. Jagmeet is someone who I’ve admired from afar. He has been on my dream guest list since we started this podcast, and I’m so incredibly grateful for this opportunity to chat 1-on-1 with Jagmeet.
In this episode, Jagmeet discusses the relationship between his roles as a father, a husband, a son, and a community leader. Through stories about being intentional about greeting others, cooking for his family, and traveling with his family across Canada, Jagmeet offers insights on how to blend career, community, and personal life, and how that can breed authenticity and intentionality in fatherhood.
Thank you so much to Jagmeet for taking time out of a busy schedule to speak with us! Please visit our website at 2dads1car.com, and check our Instagram page for the latest updates. I hope you love this episode!
Credits:
Podcast Guest: Jagmeet Singh
Podcast Host: Steven Ngo
Podcast Producer: Baron Hsueh
“What’s most important is we need to really start looking at the environments that we educate and raise our children in, and what it comes down to is cognitive diversity. We need to start creating environments of extreme cognitive diversity” -Gregory Jeffrey
Speaking with us in beautiful Puerto Morelos in Mexico, our special guest on 2 Dads 1 Car is Gregor Jeffrey, a familiar face to those who have followed us since the beginning, and father to a young son and daughter.
In this episode, Gregor takes a deep dive into the concept of cognitive diversity, and how a deeper understanding of how our children think can help us create optimal environments for them to grow and learn. Using his own fatherhood journey as an example, Gregor delivers a powerful message rooted in compassion for our children, and the infinitely complex world in their minds.
Thanks so much for joining us on this episode of 2 Dads 1 Car, and big thanks to Gregor for sharing so many valuable insights with us! You can find more of Gregor and his work at gregorjeffrey.com, and @virtualgregor on Instagram. Please also check out 2dads1car.com, and follow us on Instagram for the latest updates. I hope you love this episode!
“One extreme is where you’re always there to pull them up, and they don’t develop that muscle of figuring it out. Another is where you don’t even bother looking. There is this medium where you’re there to encourage, but they pull themselves back up.” - Minh Ngo
Today’s special guest on 2 Dads 1 Car is Minh Ngo, a successful businessman, friend of mine, and proud father to a 20 year old son and 22 year old daughter (who is actually a mentee of mine!)
In this episode, Minh candidly describes the humility and intentionality with which he approaches his role as a father in his children’s lives, especially as they embark on adulthood. In this light-hearted conversation, Minh and I also discuss the nuances of navigating your children’s ambitions, and how to be their best cheerleaders as they build their own lives.
Thanks so much for joining us on this episode of 2 Dads 1 Car, and big thanks to Minh for taking the time to speak with us! Please check out 2dads1car.com, and follow us on Instagram for the latest updates. I hope you love this episode!
Credits:
Podcast Guest: Minh Ngo
Podcast Host: Steven Ngo
Podcast Producer: Baron Hsueh
“She’s going to turn four, and she’s cooking with me every day. It’s so easy to fill yourself up with empty calories, and learning how to come up with a meal for yourself in a couple minutes actually is a superpower now.”
Today’s guest on 2 Dads 1 Car is Haan Palcu-Chang, Top Chef Canada finalist, a new friend and father of a young boy and girl.
As we drive around Salt Spring Island in BC, Haan and I share a conversation centering on the importance of reconciling our public-facing image with our personal images as parents to our children.
Haan also walks us through the impacts of his fascinating career in culinary, marketing, and reality TV on his family and role as a father.
Throughout this conversation, Haan recounts stories of support from his wife and family, and gives me insight into how to approach feeding the picky eaters of the household - it’s hard!
Thanks for joining us on this episode of 2 Dads 1 Car, and a special thanks to Haan for taking the time to share his inspiring story with us! Please check us out at 2dads1car.com, and look out on Instagram for our latest updates. I hope you love this episode!
“That’s something I think all of us fathers need to realize, that as much as we can be in our kids’ lives, it’s going to pay off, but it all depends on how much effort and time you put into it.” -Dennis Rosado
Today’s special guest on the podcast is Dennis Rosado, the cousin-in-law of our amazing social media producer Jessica, and a dedicated, hard-working father to a two-year old son, with one more on the way!
This episode contains a poignant discussion of Dennis and his wife’s experiences going through the IVF process to have their first son, Kenzo. As Dennis addresses the feelings of isolation and guilt that may arise from navigating fertility as a father, he also offers enlightening words on the importance of seeking support from your loved ones, whether it be from his family, friends, or even himself.
Prevalent throughout our entire conversation is Dennis’ open attitude towards fathers sharing the mental and emotional struggles of early fatherhood, and finding the strength to be vulnerable and honest towards one another to build stronger communities of dads. Our conversation also shifts towards the importance of gratitude, and how recognizing and appreciating our privileges help us live a more enriching life with our partners and children.
Thank you so much for joining us on 2 Dads 1 Car. Massive thanks to Dennis for privileging us with his story, and I hope you get as much out of this episode as I certainly had recording it. Please check us out at 2dads1car.com, and follow us on Instagram for the latest updates!
Credits:
Podcast Guest: Dennis Rosado
Podcast Host: Steven Ngo
Podcast Producer: Baron Hsueh
[Note: This is a rebroadcast]
Hello friends!
Thanks for joining us on the very first episode of 2025!
This episode of 2 Dads 1 Car contains a candid conversation I had with none other than Patrick Chan: renowned Olympic figure skater and proud father. Focusing on the impact of his upbringing on his career and personal growth, Patrick shares his journey in learning how to best complement his partner as a father, and grow from his childhood experiences in a Chinese household. Delving into the topic of parental influence, Patrick offers insights into balancing and distinguishing our expectations for our children with our past expectations and experiences with ourselves.
Thank you all so much for joining us on this amazing adventure this past year! I am so, so excited to show you all what we have in store for 2025, and am grateful for each and every one of you for tuning in and hearing what we have to share and say at 2 Dads 1 Car. Please be sure to follow us on Instagram for our latest updates, cheers!
Credits:
Podcast Guest: Patrick Chan
Podcast Host: Steven Ngo
Podcast Producer: Baron Hsueh
Hi friends! Thanks so much for listening in on the last episode of the year! Today’s special guest (and a few more later on!) is Melvin Prakasan, a great friend of mine who had started on the fatherhood journey with me, and was actually on the podcast a few years back.
In this conversation, Melvin and I cap off 2024 by reflecting upon our greatest fatherhood insights, developments, and lessons since our children were born three years ago. Whether it comes to fitness as a young father, how to spend our time with our families in a meaningful way, or how to maintain our relationships with our partners over time, Melvin and I take a deep dive into what we do to cultivate a healthy learning and living environment not just for our children, but for our family.
Near the end of this episode, we are also joined in the car by our wives (and lovely children!), who offer their own perspectives on their journey as parents.
Thank you all very much for joining us on this episode of 2 Dads 1 Car! I really appreciate all the amazing support, growth, and feedback you have all given us, and simply cannot wait to see us grow bigger and better into 2025! I hope you love this episode, and I wish you and your families all the best and a happy holiday season!
Credits:
Podcast Guest: Melvin Prakasan
Podcast Host: Steven Ngo
Podcast Producer: Baron Hsueh
“I think the idea is that ultimately you want your kids to feel confident with something, to enjoy something, and so you’re really trying to facilitate those opportunities, yet not be too heavy-handed about it.” -Scott Young
Hello friends!
Thank you so much for joining us on this episode of 2 Dads 1 Car. Our very special guest today is Scott Young, a Wall Street Journal best-selling author of “Ultralearning: Outsmart the Competition, and Accelerate Your Career”, and his new book, “Get Better at Anything”. Not only is Scott an influential thought leader in productivity and learning, but he is also a dedicated father to a young boy and girl! I would also like to give a huge shoutout to Cal Newport for helping make this connection and this episode a reality.
Drawing upon his research in learning and productivity, our conversation centers around the importance of understanding the unique and sometimes distinct ways in which our children approach learning. Whether it be building fundamental skills or taking an organic approach through discovery, Scott shares his own childhood experiences with learning and development, and how they nuance his mindful approach towards fatherhood. For the parents, Scott also offers insights into parent guilt, and how parents can use those emotions to build better and more productive systems of life management and problem-solving. Ultimately, Scott emphasizes the value of encouraging his children to intrinsically enjoy what they do, and develop enthusiasm not only in the practice of their craft, but in the process of getting there.
Thanks again for tuning into this episode of 2 Dads 1 Car! Please check out Scott’s blog at https://www.scotthyoung.com/blog/ and 2dads1car.com for more exciting updates to come. Feel free to follow us on Instagram (https://instagram.com/2dads1car) and let us know your thoughts in the comments. I hope you love this episode!
