In this heartwarming and hilarious episode, Valeria sits down with her 10-year-old son, Ben, to explore the world through his sharp, curious, and quirky lens. From Ben's "geography phase" to his plans for world travel (starting with Norway, of course), they dive into everything from childhood dreams and sibling dynamics to the joys and misadventures of growing up. Plus, Ben shares his surprising take on adulthood, discipline, and the best way to handle a Taylor Swift superfan. Shop my look from this episode: https://liketk.it/4WKA5 

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People & items mentioned: 

Japanese music video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tUATpY1wIDs 

Japanese music video story-time:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=THdvHbZxnxI 

Drew Binsky: https://www.youtube.com/c/drewbinsky 

Connor Price: https://www.youtube.com/@ConnorPrice_ 

GRAHAM: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeeUnpAt1r9O90Ko7ZyVYuw 

Blood on the River by Elisa Carbone: https://a.co/d/5HemqmC   

Mindset by Carol S. Dweck: https://a.co/d/ei6SgaA 

Baby 3 announcement/gender reveal: https://youtu.be/CkgFlcXiyVA?si=p_fCDVbfzs-nYCN- 

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00:00 Introduction and Welcome

00:47 Reflecting on Age and Experience

02:12 Phases and Interests

02:29 Geography and World History

04:23 Travel Dreams and Cultural Fascinations

09:46 Family Travel Memories

20:37 Parenting Styles and Discipline

22:28 Sibling Dynamics

25:29 Personal Interests and Identity

34:05 Embarrassing Moments and Book Recommendations

34:41 Historical Fiction: Blood on the River

36:12 Future Plans: College or Travel?

37:34 Interactions with Fans

38:55 Podcast Ideas and Celebrity Guests

39:46 Lessons from Parents

47:50 School Subjects and Teachers

01:02:04 Handling Mean Boys and Personal Growth

01:05:38 Language Skills and Cultural Connections

01:08:01 Conclusion and Future Plans

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