6. Mighty Mushrooms that hack parenting and eat diapers with Tero Isokauppila
Joe Carr sits down with Tero Isokauppila for a deep dive into fatherhood, entrepreneurship, and sustainability. Tero shares how a profound psychedelic experience solidified his desire to become a dad and how he and his wife developed their parenting philosophy before their first child was even born. From the decision to have a home birth to understanding the importance of postpartum recovery, Tero unpacks the emotional and physical shifts of early parenthood.
But this episode isn’t just about parenting—it’s about pushing boundaries in sustainability and reimagining parenthood as a holistic, intentional experience. Tero introduces his game-changing innovation, Hiro Diapers, designed with patented fungal technology to help break down plastic waste. He also explains how adaptogenic mushrooms can be the ultimate superfood for both kids and parents, tackling gut health, immunity, and stress relief.
In this episode, we discuss:
What are the benefits of a home birth vs. a hospital birth?
How do adaptogenic mushrooms support pregnancy and child health?
What’s the difference between the U.S. and Europe in birth and parenting styles?
To circumcise or not?
What is minimalism, and how can it be applied to parenting?
Travel tips for long flights with kids
Are eco-friendly diapers actually sustainable?
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Joe Carr is an entrepreneur, advocate, and passionate educator on fatherhood and partnership. Driven by a desire to provide high-quality, nutrient-dense baby food for his daughter Della, Joe and his wife founded Serenity Kids baby food brand after experiencing their own health transformations through clean eating. Now, alongside his work in revolutionizing baby nutrition, Joe is on a mission to help new dads navigate the transformational journey of fatherhood. Through his podcast and social media platform Dadicated Joe, he shares real, honest conversations about showing up for your children, supporting your partner, and embracing the identity shift that comes with becoming a dad.
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