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Hold Me Back: Son and Father Change the Conversation

Aidan and Ash ElDifrawi
Communication
Mindwise
University Of Chicago
Freshman Year
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Vulnerability
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Gen X and Gen Z live together, but we occupy different worlds. As the generational gap widens and conventional wisdom on parenting and education fails, is it even possible to understand one another? In this unique son-and-father podcast, Aidan and Ash ElDifrawi hash out a new contract between generations, forcing them to violate comfort zones on today’s most charged topics: social media and screen... more

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Ironically, while the core mission of HMB is to enhance communication between generations, there’s yet to be an episode dedicated to the “science” of communication. Until now. Aidan & Ash welcome to the show one of the country's leading minds on the ... more

“Never take a class before 9:30…always have peanut butter and pretzels in your room…get your flu shot…you’ll need more ramen than condoms…you fail in silence…call your parents…90% of bad decisions will happen during O-week…anchor your day in routines... more

A growing part of the generational divide is an emerging and unexpected language barrier. This phenomenon is a byproduct of the explosion in social media platforms, which seem to have created a new Gen Z dialect - particularly on TikTok. To help brid... more

Over the last decade, the concept of resilience has been synonymous with raising healthy kids. But what if we're wrong? What if one person's life journey shined a bright light on how resilience can function in society in a way that is far from health... more

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 1.6k ratings
  • Instant follow

    Such a rich conversation between parent and child and so many of the episodes make me laugh outloud. Couldn’t love this podcast more!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    GeorgeCal2300
    United Statesa year ago
  • Fresh, relevant and funny

    The boomer education episode slaps (did I use that right?) and made me laugh out loud many times. Also I loved the Emi Nietfeld interview and immediately read and loved her book. Your father-son dynamic is really admirable. Aidan is wise beyond his years. Keep it coming!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PK Wheel
    United States2 years ago
  • Hola

    Hi, I’m a 12-year-old and my mom was listening to this podcast and I was very interested about it and honestly I really like this podcast you guys seriously seem to really understand how we think although when you’re talking about the Internet and stuff like that kids definitely do need to have restrictions but sometimes if we want to agree with you about certain things we need to have our own independence about screens if adults want us to listen to you about there being evil stuff out there yo... more

    Apple Podcasts
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    Montgomery_Bryant
    United States2 years ago
  • I don’t want to know…

    The sex episode is possibly the best hour of podcast ever.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Thebigxxfan
    United States2 years ago
  • Bold Move!

    Applause to Aidan for having an episode on porn. I'm in high school and I'd never discuss this with my parents. Not sure I agree with the guest but at now its out there!

    Apple Podcasts
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    kid_rocket23
    United States2 years ago

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The Science of Communication
Q: What surprising finding have you encountered in your research?
While surprising findings can be fleeting, Dr. Epley noted a strong moment of realization on a train about how social beings choose not to interact, driving his research forward.
The Science of Communication
Q: How did your work and research impact your role as a parent?
Dr. Epley expressed that his research has made him more open and honest with his children, sharing his past experiences and challenges to foster deeper communication and connection.

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