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Better Together-A Vaisnava Family Podcast

Better Together-A Vaisnava Family Podcast

by Aksh and Gopika Sharma

Hinduism Relationships

Season 2

Decade of Marriage-Anniversary Reflections

Ten years, two kids, countless lessons. In this special episode, we look back on a decade of marriage—the highs, the hard parts, and the unexpected ways we've grown together. Tune in for a real, heartfelt conversation on love, faith, and our wishes for the decade ahead.

When Our Kid Asked To Sleep In A Box

What started as a simple bedtime request turned into one of those parenting moments that made us laugh, think, and wonder if anyone really knows what they’re doing. Join us on this episode as we share the full story—cardboard, feelings, and all—and reflecting on how something so small sparked some unexpectedly large feelings and conversations between us.

One Father's Journey

On this episode, Gopika interviews Aksh on his highlights, challenges and special moments as a father. We walk down memory lane, recalling Aksh's feelings when we first found out we were expecting and when he held our first child for the first time. Don't miss this personal, heartfelt episode!

A Family Vacation of 4-We Survived It!

Join us on a short and casual episode as we reflect on and debrief our latest vacation as a family of 4 to Orlando!

One Mother's Journey

On this personal, heartfelt and vulnerable episode, we dive into Gopika’s experience of motherhood, detailing the overwhelming challenges and the profound joys and impact it’s had in her life.

Child Protection in ISKCON-A Parent's Perspective

In this episode, we honestly explore feelings surrounding child protection issues in ISKCON. We reflect on how Bhakti wisdom supports child protection and brainstorm ways we can teach body safety and abuse prevention to our children.

Bhakti Perspectives on Career-Aksh's Story

Aksh gets personal as he shares his messy journey of uncovering a career that aligned with his nature. We chat about the importance of working according to your unique personality in the Bhakti tradition and brainstorm ways we can support our own children in uncovering their true selves.

The Power of Play-How A Llama Helped Us With Picky Eating

As our son entered into another phase of picky eating, we found help from an unexpected source....a llama! Join us as we reflect on the story, explore the power of play and its connection to Bhakti, and share practical, easy strategies to utilize play to foster cooperation within the home. A fun and not to miss episode!

Making Gaura Purnima Matter-How Lord Chaitanya Can Connect to Young People

Join us as we share our own experience of Gaura Purrnima as second generation kids, and explore ideas of how we can connect our little ones and youth to Lord Chaitanya in an authentic way.

When Valentines Day Doesn't Feel Romantic

Join us as we walk down memory lane reflecting on the role Valentines Day played in our relationship . We honestly reflect on how our relationship has shifted after having children and how we hope to share the idea of love and Valentines Day with our children.

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