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[Full Circle: Navigating Parenthood, Public Life, and Creative Evolution with Cody Ko and Kelsey Kreppel]-[a talk with cody ko and kelsey kreppel [video]]

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Full Circle: A Candid Conversation on Life and Parenthood

In this episode, the host welcomes back Cody Ko and Kelsey Kreppel, two figures who played a pivotal role in the host's early career. Reflecting on their long-standing relationship, the host describes them as "LA parents" who provided guidance when she first moved to the city as a teenager. Now, as the couple navigates the early stages of life with their newborn son, Otis, the conversation shifts from past memories to the raw, unfiltered realities of modern parenting.

The Realities of New Parenthood

Cody and Kelsey share their experiences with the "terrifying" but rewarding transition into parenthood. They discuss the steep learning curve of caring for a newborn, noting that despite their prior experience with children, newborns present a unique set of challenges. Kelsey highlights the emotional toll of a crying baby, noting that it can send a parent into a "spiral" after a certain threshold of tolerance. They also touch upon the division of labor, with Cody taking on the role of "master diaper changer," a skill he learned on the fly at the hospital.

Navigating the Online Parenting Community

Both the host and the guests express frustration with the "fucking horrible" online parenting community. They characterize it as highly performative and prone to "steroids"-level comparison, where influencers make the difficult task of raising a child seem effortless. Cody and Kelsey emphasize the importance of staying grounded, choosing to avoid excessive internet advice and steering clear of "WebMD anxiety times 5,000."

Boundaries and Future Aspirations

When it comes to their son, Otis, the couple maintains strict boundaries regarding his digital presence. They intend to keep him off screens as much as possible, though they admit to using television strategically to distract him during difficult moments like burping. The discussion extends to hypothetical scenarios about Otis’s future: how they would handle him wanting to join social media or moving to Bali at 16. Their consensus is to facilitate his passions while keeping him grounded, emphasizing that they would rather he focus on creative talents—like music or surfing—rather than seeking validation from internet fame.

Authenticity and Personal Growth

Throughout the episode, the trio debates the pressure to conform to the "vibe" of one's partner. The host admits to a "bad habit" of accidentally catering to the interests of the people she dates, a sentiment Cody and Kelsey relate to as they discuss their own growth. They reflect on the importance of staying "true to myself" while acknowledging that, in a public relationship, protecting one's private life is essential. They conclude that their relationship succeeds because it is not dependent on public validation; it is built on a foundation of mutual alignment.

Closing Thoughts on Podcasting and Creativity

As they wrap up, the conversation turns to the exhaustion of content creation. Both the host and Cody reflect on the difficulty of maintaining a daily output and the feeling of burnout. They discuss the "flow state" as the ultimate goal—a place where the work becomes effortless and enjoyable. Despite the challenges, they express deep gratitude for the connection they’ve built, serving as a reminder that even as life evolves from late-night clubbing to "parenting duty," the core of their creative and personal bond remains unchanged.

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I can't even watch it back now.
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I feel like I'd fuck it up.
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we definitely felt right.
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you're just like flying by the seat of your pants and learning.
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I was like kind of out for the count a little bit.
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pick their brains
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flying by the seat of one's pants
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play the field
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📖 Transcript

This is a very full circle moment because the first podcast I ever went on was Cody Co's podcast
insanely show. This was in probably 2017 and I was a really big fan of Cody. Let's just say I was
an absolute menace on that podcast. I was so fucking annoying. I can't even watch it back now.
But it's very full circle because today I'm bringing on the two people that I spoke to when I
did my very first podcast, which was in Sanlechill. Cody Co and Kelsey Cretwell, they are a beautiful
married couple with a newborn. They're also sort of my parents as well. And I can explain. I met

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