House of Strauss HoS: Ed Latimore
May 29, 2025
Ed Latimore, a former professional boxer turned writer, shares his journey and insights in this engaging conversation. He discusses the unintentional weight of parenthood and its profound consequences. Ed also delves into what getting knocked out on live television taught him about resilience. He candidly addresses societal fears around public shame and explores the surprisingly emotional 'why' behind losing weight. Plus, he shares a quirky anecdote about a town in Canada that's home to polar bears!
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Toddler Defiance Story
- Ed and Ethan bond over their experiences with toddlers, sharing the evolving challenges of parenting through crawling to arguing.
- They laugh about the humorous defiance as toddlers learn to say no and test boundaries.
Parenthood Reshapes Priorities
- Ed Latimore shares the profound change in perspective after having a child, experiencing a love so intense it's unlike anything else.
- He describes how prior hobbies fade away as priorities shift to family safety and happiness.
Snowy Christmas Is Cultural Myth
- Cultural associations like snowy Christmases are shaped by dominant exporting regions, not universal experience.
- Many parts of the world celebrate holidays without snow, changing the perception of celebrations.
