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EP 609: Balancing Parenting and an Adventurous Life with Adam and Frankie Foss

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Adam and Frankie Foss discuss how they manage hunting expeditions while expecting their second child in 30 days.
The episode features Adam and Frankie Foss, a couple involved in hunting and media through FOSS Media. The host opens by asking about their busy lives, noting they are moving and expecting their second child soon. Adam and Frankie recount their favorite hunting memories, with Frankie highlighting first-time experiences like flying in small planes and Adam emphasizing the hardest hunts where Frankie shows resilience. They discuss the transition to parenting, with Adam describing an instant identity shift and Frankie taking longer to adjust her expectations. Adam explains how parenting requires simplicity and adaptability, sharing their mantra for 2026 to drive simplicity. Frankie talks about initially trying to maintain her pre-child lifestyle before realizing the need to slow down. The host relates his own parenting experiences, including rug-pull moments and the importance of not turning on each other. Adam mentions a documentary project with Spencer Greening, focusing on indigenous mountain goat hunting and its cultural significance. The conversation covers themes of mental toughness, the beginner's mindset, and the challenges of balancing work, adventure, and family. They reflect on how parenting connects them to a broader community and the need to let go of perfectionism. The episode concludes with mutual appreciation and advice for other parents navigating similar juggles.

As heard by us

A candid look at parenting, work, and outdoor commitments without pretending any of it is neat.

Adam and Frankie Foss talk through a life shaped by work, travel, family, and the practical business of making it all fit around a two-and-a-half-year-old and a second child on the way. What gives the piece its edge is that it does not pretend the setup is tidy.

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If your life is already a moving target, this one speaks your language.

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