In this episode, I chat with my mom about cultural differences in greetings, dating challenges, and stories of my grandmother’s resourcefulness. We reflect on relationships, family bonds, and the life lessons passed down through generations.
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235 - Mobile Mountain
In this episode of Jewish Boy Calls His Mother, Ema and I dive into a topic that’s been circling a lot in millennial parenting circles: the idea of “15-minute grandparents.” We talk about what that phrase even means, how it reflects evolving expectations between generations, and how mobility, lifestyle, and changing roles are reshaping family dynamics. We share some of our own stories—moments that made us laugh, others that hit a little deeper—and we reflect on how important quality time really is with our families, especially when everyone’s moving so fast. It’s a thoughtful look at how relationships between grandparents and grandchildren are shifting, and what that says about the way we live now
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234 - Anxiety Success
In this episode of Jewish Boy Calls His Mother, I talk with my mom, Emma, about the messy emotions behind success—anxiety, pressure, and the drive to “make it.” We share stories about career choices, faith, family, and what success really means.
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233 - Enough Time
In this episode of Jewish Boy Calls His Mother, Emma and I sit down to talk about something that’s been on my mind lately—how family relationships shift as we grow up. Coming out of Pesach, I found myself reflecting on how different things feel now that I’m a parent. The way I connect with my siblings is changing, and I’m realizing how raising a child sometimes means stepping away from the closeness we once had.We talk about the tug between nostalgia and responsibility, and what it means to feel both love and distance at the same time. It’s not always easy, but it’s honest. If you’ve ever felt that bittersweet ache of family evolving, this one’s for you.
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232 - Pesach Law
I talk with my mom about all things Pesach—cleaning, cooking, and those unforgettable Seders. We share stories from our past and laugh about the chaos that somehow turns into meaning.
New Zealand