Episode notes
Arnold Myint’s path to fatherhood wasn’t easy. From visiting orphanages in Thailand to facing adoption roadblocks in Tennessee, Arnold always knew he wanted to be a dad. In this episode, he shares how surrogacy brought him his daughter Henley, how his parents’ restaurant shaped his identity, and how he balances being a chef, storyteller, and single father. A moving conversation about resilience, acceptance, and love.
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