Fatherhood & Dealing with Sickle Cell

Just My Baby Daddy Podcast

Mar 12 2024 • 38 mins

In this episode, AJ and Eli discuss the #topic of sickle cell disease with their guest, Sam Bryant, whose #child has sickle cell. They cover various aspects of the disease, including its #impact on the family, #challenges faced, and the importance of #support from #family and friends. Sam shares his #experiences and offers #advice for #parents dealing with sickle cell, emphasizing the need to stay informed but also manage the amount of #information consumed. The #conversation highlights the #strength and #resilience required to navigate the challenges of raising a child with sickle cell. The conversation covers various #topics including advice for going through challenges, appreciation for Sam's perspective, the toll of parenting, topics for Sam's podcast, discussion on commercial real estate, Sam's experience in multifamily sales, setting up recording with Riverside FM, understanding the recording process, casual conversation, discussion on single women buying houses, and using a gimbal for recording.

Takeaways
Sickle cell disease is a blood disorder that affects the shape and function of red blood cells.

Having a support system of family and friends is crucial when dealing with the challenges of sickle cell disease.

Managing information and resources is important to avoid becoming overwhelmed.

Maintaining open communication and seeking emotional support can help parents cope with the emotional challenges of raising a child with sickle cell.

Accommodations may be necessary in school to ensure the well-being of a child with sickle cell. Take it step by step and be easy on yourself when going through challenges.

Recognize that relationship challenges are common during difficult times and course correct when needed.

Parenting can take a toll, but it's important to show strength and provide love to children.

Consider discussing the human aspect of real estate transactions in Sam's podcast, focusing on topics like why someone needs to buy a new house, difficulties of selling a house through a divorce, and the progression of single women buying houses.