EP 29: A Single Dad's Journey to Parenthood and Advocacy in the Tiny House Community

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What you’ll learn in this episode:

  • The importance of doing a lot of research before choosing tiny living.

  • Why you must have confidence in yourself to shift your life.

  • The challenges Kevin faced when transitioning to tiny living.

  • The benefits and disadvantages of raising kids in a tiny home.

  • How tiny living can help with the housing affordability crisis.

  • How Kevin fell into being an advocate for tiny living.

What is it like to raise children in a tiny home? In this episode, Kevin shares what life has been like since he built his tiny home in 2018, revealing how this unconventional lifestyle has not only shaped him as a father, but has also taught him crucial life lessons. He also opens up about what went into making the decision to embrace tiny living, from the immediate shift in lifestyle to unexpected roles that become integral for safeguarding the future.

Listen in as Kevin explains the challenges he faced during the transition, sharing the pros and cons of raising kids in a tiny home. You will learn about the tight-knit community that emerges in the realm of tiny living, the intentional mindset required, and the advocacy needed to navigate this unique lifestyle.

 
 

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Quotes from the episode

“When you make the decision to go tiny, it is a shift in lifestyle and it is a shift in the way you show up. Immediately, you are in this community and you find yourself in places you didn’t expect to. You need to take on certain roles in order to safeguard your future and your life.” - Kevin Martin

 

“I didn’t expect how connected to the community you become in tiny living.” - Kevin Martin

 

“With tiny living you have to be intentional.” - Kevin Martin

 

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