Streaming with a Side of Parenthood Crafting Content Amidst Family Life with Guest ChillinwithDev

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Striking that elusive balance between diaper changes and data streams is no small feat, and I know I'm not alone in this high-wire act. That's why Bearded Nova and I have laid bare our daily triumphs and missteps in synchronizing the rhythms of parenthood with the pulse of content creation. As the sun sets on my night owl habits, I find myself navigating the transition to daytime streaming, aligning my passion for gaming with the patter of little feet off to school and the sacred ritual of family dinners.
The ticking clock is a relentless teacher, reminding us that the sands of time wait for no parent — or streamer, for that matter. This episode is an intimate reflection on the sacrifices and shifts I've made, intertwining my child's growth with the evolution of my daily schedule. Admitting to my past rigidity, I share the journey toward a work-life symphony that resonates with the heartbeats of my loved ones. Bearded Nova and I dissect the art of putting family and work before play without losing our sense of self along the way.
With a wink and a nod, we wrap up celebrating the joyous chaos of parenting, while reaffirming our allegiance to the gaming world. It's a toast to all the parents who've somehow managed to keep their headsets on without missing a beat of their child's laughter. Join us in the candid celebration and chime in on social media; after all, it takes a village to raise a child, but it takes an extraordinary community to raise a content creator.

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Josh aka Bearded_Nova
I'm from Australia and am what you would call a father who games. I have 5 kids so not as much time to game as I used to. But I still game and stream when I can. So come join me on Twitch in chat as we chill out.
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Josh aka Moorph
I'm a US-based husband and father of two boys. I work full-time and have been a content creator since 2000. I'm a YouTube partner, Twitch and LiveSpace streamer who founded a content creation coaching company called Elev8d Media Group (elev8d.media). I'm a blogger, streamer, podcaster, and video-er(?).
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Chapters

1. Streaming with a Side of Parenthood Crafting Content Amidst Family Life with Guest ChillinwithDev (00:00:00)

2. Balancing Parenthood and Content Creation (00:00:01)

3. Struggling to Find Work-Life Balance (00:10:53)

4. Sleep, Content Creation, and Parenting (00:14:34)

5. Parenting and Boundaries on the Internet (00:27:59)

6. Parenthood With Dad in Modern Life (00:37:18)