"The real luxury in life is becoming a mother. That's the reward."

"You can go against the most powerful people in the world, just stand 10 toes down and fight."

"I forgive him and I am willing to give all the grace in the world to him."

"If you don't stand for something, you'll fall for anything."

In episode 400 of the Better Call Daddy Reena Friedman Watts sits down with Lunden Roberts whose journey through love, motherhood, and resilience is both heart-wrenching and inspiring.

She opens up about her deeply personal memoir, written as a gift for her daughter, Navy, to understand the complexities of her relationship with Hunter Biden.

The conversation delves into the emotional depths of her experiences, from falling in love to facing the challenges of raising her daughter amidst public scrutiny. She candidly discusses the raw emotions captured in her book, including her struggles with mental health and the profound impact of her father, a prominent figure in the hunting industry, on her life.

Her father's influence taught her empathy and integrity, values she hopes to pass on to her daughter. The episode also explores her vibrant past, from a small-town upbringing to the culture shock of moving to Washington D.C., and how these experiences shaped her perspective on life. As a mother, she shares her unwavering commitment to her daughter's well-being, navigating the complexities of co-parenting with someone in the public eye.

Despite the challenges, she remains hopeful for a future where her daughter can forge a meaningful relationship with her father. Her story is a testament to the power of forgiveness, faith, and the enduring strength of a mother's love.

Join Reena and Lunden Roberts for an intimate and thought-provoking discussion on resilience, family, and the pursuit of truth. This episode is a powerful reminder of the importance of sharing one's story and the impact it can have on future generations.

Lunden Roberts is a mother, author, and financial officer from Batesville, AR. Her all-star basketball career culminated at Arkansas State University, where she was a McDonalds All-American Nominee shooting guard and studied criminal justice and psychology. Roberts went on to Washington, D.C. for the most prestigious CSI training in the country, where she met and began a relationship with Hunter Biden. She served as Biden’s executive assistant at Rosemont Seneca and other business entities, and now serves as the financial controller for her family-owned business, Rob Roberts Custom Gunworks. She is the mother of Navy, President Biden’s seventh grandchild, she is in the process of launching a new fashion line, and serves as an advocate for women in unplanned pregnancies.

(00:00 ) You've done some big interviews. It's been nerve wracking

(00:40 ) Do you feel like you were harsh enough in Hunter Biden book

(03:14 ) You say in the book that you. You are your father's daughter

(07:20 ) The reward of being a mother is greater than any of the luxuries

(10:20 ) Do you think that's though, like, your claim to fame now

(14:49 ) Both of my phones mysteriously crashed when I found out I was pregnant

(17:23 ) Lunden says her parents have reservations about reading the book

(23:29 ) That is a tremendous battle to fight. It's incredible. I wouldn't even know who would know how to navigate that

(28:42 ) Lunden says he hasn't reached out to his daughter since the book

(32:49 ) Most of those peers I would never have wanted to do around children

(33:12 ) It was hard to write about Hunter's addiction 

(36:58 ) Lunden says her daughter saw Donald Trump on TV months ago

(45:23 ) The only thing I wanted from the paternity suit was accountability

(52:31 ) How many times did you have to edit this book?

(57:59 ) Dad almost stepped on baby cotton mouths or copperheads one time

(58:43 ) What was it like moving back home and kind of like needing your parents again

(59:34 ) There's nothing greater than having a child and watching your parents be grandparents

(01:00:32 ) Do you hope that your daughter's relationship with Hunter will flourish

(01:05:12 ) I let Hunter know that it had happened. And Hunter immediately scheduled, like, can we. Can I zoom her

(01:07:45 ) It sounds like you have a good relationship with your own father

Buy Lunden's book

https://a.co/d/3ZWzuiL

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