Quick things to be aware of: 1. As soon as his interview starts to fade in, after the intro, there are two things going on that might bother you if you've got sensory sensitivities. There was a fire in the fireplace so there's some audible crackling, and I included audio of Aaron opening a can of Guinness, because I liked what it added to the atmosphere, but you may want to just turn it down until about fifty seconds in. It happens again about 1/3 of the way through the interview again. So just be aware if sounds are a thing you need to manage or prepare yourself for.2. Aaron and I got into politics, literature, music, and party affiliation at the top of this episode, and that conversation lasts until about halfway through. It seems off-topic, perhaps, but it's important to understand who Aaron is. If you love Hunter Thompson, Pete Seger, Bob Dylan, Green Day, or banned books of any kind, you're going to LOVE the first half of this episode so much.Among hundreds of other things, Aaron is the chair of the Democratic Party in Warren, Pennsylvania, which is a small, incredibly red county within an overall red state. In 2016, Donald Trump took 68% of the votes, making Pennsylvania a turning point in the election that, for many of us, represents a dark day in American history. From there, we transition (awkwardly, as is becoming my signature method of transition in interviews), to the fact that Aaron and his wife Carissa have made the choice to prioritize her career over his. This makes Aaron a full-time, stay-at-home dad. That alone is a unique perspective for a fella to have. I don't think, before this interview, that I've ever sat down and had a candid conversation about the experience of taking on a full-time caretaking role as a man with someone who has. Mainly because I've never really found anyone who has.See full show notes here. If you liked this episode, you may also like the additional 30 minutes of tape, in which Aaron goes into even greater depth about the struggles and rewards of taking on a full-time stay-at-home dad role within his family. You can unlock that content, as well as behind-the-scenes production stills, monthly ramble and shoutout audios, bonus clips, and the opportunity to go from listener to co-creator by workshopping with me as I produce and plan future content. Plus, you get access to the growing community, which includes international and domestic listeners, past guests, future guests, and all kinds of people from all walks of life. You can become a patron for as little as $1 a month, so head on over to the 2MDD Patreon Page and see if there's a tier of membership that works for you!

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