Defining Dad Bod

8 Amazing stories from 8 everyday dads who decided to transform their lives and make themselves better men, fathers, husbands, and citizens of their community. If you know anyone who should be honored on Defining Dad Bod in sharing their story, let me know at coachal@definingdadbod.comThis is a long episode so the time stamps for each story can be found below. Story 1 - Joseph Jackson - @joseph.jackson.967422 - (4:20)Story 2 - Dan Gomes - @danny.s.gomes - (47:35)Story 3 - Michael Patrick - @michael.patrick.779 - (1:05:44)Story 4 - Ryan Benson - @ryan.benson.940 - (1:43:39)Story 5 - Tony Martel - @prozak567 - (2:04:01)Story 6 - Aaron Kenyon - @aaron.kenyon.58 - (2:32:21)Story 7 - Jason Jones - @jasoncoach - (2:52:55)Story 8 - Reggie Shah - @reggieshah - (3:16:52)Support the production of more shows like this - www.patreon.com/definingdadbod

Have you ever come to a wall in your journey? You look up and down. Left and right and decide its bigger and badder than any wall you've ever faced up until this point. Now what?Do you turn around, tail-tucked, and go home having been thwarted victim AGAIN?Or do you take everything you hold dear and chuck it over the wall with all your might. Leaving no options but to face the challenge and find there is more to you than you thought?Join me and Master of positive psychology Marc Cordon as we talk through a major turning point in his life where because of his audacity in sticking with it, he found a gift that keeps on giving to both himself and his clients. Awesome stuff! Listeners newsletter - https://mailchi.mp/190b78fc1d5c/definingdadbodSupport the show! www.patreon.com/definingdadbodConnect with Marchttps://www.facebook.com/mcordonThank you for listening, subscribing, and reviewing!Get a copy of Beyond Resilient! http://marccordon.com/definingdadbods

Have you ever come to a wall in your journey? You look up and down. Left and right and decide its bigger and badder than any wall you've ever faced up until this point. Now what?Do you turn around, tail-tucked, and go home having been thwarted victim AGAIN?Or do you take everything you hold dear and chuck it over the wall with all your might. Leaving no options but to face the challenge and find there is more to you than you thought?Join me and Master of positive psychology Marc Cordon as we talk through a major turning point in his life where because of his audacity in sticking with it, he found a gift that keeps on giving to both himself and his clients. Awesome stuff! Listeners newsletter - https://mailchi.mp/190b78fc1d5c/definingdadbodSupport the show! www.patreon.com/definingdadbodConnect with Marchttps://www.facebook.com/mcordonThank you for listening, subscribing, and reviewing!Get a copy of Beyond Resilient! http://marccordon.com/definingdadbods

What's holding you back?Do you wake up every morning thankful for the world around you? Are you making the most out of the opportunities at hand? Are you truly adopting the best mindset you could in your life, your health, and your fitness?Meet Brian - a man who despite his years diagnosed with Ehler's Danlos, Testicular Cancer, ADHD, Dyslexia, Aspergers, and now Multiple Sclerosis is not curled up in a fetal position suffering needlessly every day. Instead Brian has devoted his life to helping others face their journey and obstacles therein with joy, grace, and a stubborn will to make suffering "background noise". Join me while we dive into some of the keys to growing beyond your current limits! Support the show! www.patreon.com/definingdadbodConnect with Brianwww.facebook.com/brianrkingmswThank you for listening, subscribing, and reviewing!

What's holding you back?Do you wake up every morning thankful for the world around you? Are you making the most out of the opportunities at hand? Are you truly adopting the best mindset you could in your life, your health, and your fitness?Meet Brian - a man who despite his years diagnosed with Ehler's Danlos, Testicular Cancer, ADHD, Dyslexia, Aspergers, and now Multiple Sclerosis is not curled up in a fetal position suffering needlessly every day. Instead Brian has devoted his life to helping others face their journey and obstacles therein with joy, grace, and a stubborn will to make suffering "background noise". Join me while we dive into some of the keys to growing beyond your current limits! Support the show! www.patreon.com/definingdadbodConnect with Brianwww.facebook.com/brianrkingmswThank you for listening, subscribing, and reviewing!

You say you can't do squats?But how do you poop?Crass as it sounds, it's an important question!Push, Pull, Squat, Carry...What do those have in common?Those are the basic movement patterns that EVERY human should be able to accomplish under load without pain and well-practiced enough that they translate to other movements in life, workouts, and events. Join me as I connect with two of the nations foremost experts in strength training, Sara and Dave of Practical Strength. We'll dig into their wisdom that can be applied immediately in your workout program and more importantly to your life! Let's get stronger together! Support the movement: www.patreon.com/definingdadbodConnect with Sara and Dave:www.facebook.com/practicalstrength

You say you can't do squats?But how do you poop?Crass as it sounds, it's an important question!Push, Pull, Squat, Carry...What do those have in common?Those are the basic movement patterns that EVERY human should be able to accomplish under load without pain and well-practiced enough that they translate to other movements in life, workouts, and events. Join me as I connect with two of the nations foremost experts in strength training, Sara and Dave of Practical Strength. We'll dig into their wisdom that can be applied immediately in your workout program and more importantly to your life! Let's get stronger together! Support the movement: www.patreon.com/definingdadbodConnect with Sara and Dave:www.facebook.com/practicalstrength

Are you screwing up your testosterone and estrogen?In all likelihood, you probably are without knowing it. If you don't "feel like yourself", are accumulating fat around your gut, sporting "lunch lady arms" or "man boobs" --- or a whole host of other symptoms, it's likely time for you to get these hormones working for you rather than against you. Enter phase 3 of the hormone pyramid and part 4 of this series. I'm so excited to help you get back on track intelligently, simply, and sustainably.Support the movement!www.patreon.com/definingdadbodRead morewww.definingdadbod.com/blog

Are you screwing up your testosterone and estrogen?In all likelihood, you probably are without knowing it. If you don't "feel like yourself", are accumulating fat around your gut, sporting "lunch lady arms" or "man boobs" --- or a whole host of other symptoms, it's likely time for you to get these hormones working for you rather than against you. Enter phase 3 of the hormone pyramid and part 4 of this series. I'm so excited to help you get back on track intelligently, simply, and sustainably.Support the movement!www.patreon.com/definingdadbodRead morewww.definingdadbod.com/blog

Patrons get an opportunity to ask any question to be fielded on the show! These were the top submissions this time around. Got a question, become a patron! www.patreon.com/definingdadbodThank you to our current partners supporting the show with contributions from $1-$50/mo.! You all rock! www.definingdadbod.com/partnersThe questions: I clean hotels at night and am a delivery driver in the day (I work 11pm-2pm 6 days a week) can you recommend how to optimise diet and hormones when I'm working against the normal circadian rythym (and with 2 kids under 2 how I optimise energy on very little sleep). What are easy snacks I can work into my travel routine that are good for me?I'm a tall guy. How do I improve my posture when sometimes slouching is required to fit into smaller spaces (like driving)? But what is everyone’s thoughts on intermittent fasting while also body building. I’m currently 190 as of this morning. Looking to shred body fat while slowly adding lean muscle.When I run, I get pain in my foot and achilles. What can I do about this?

Patrons get an opportunity to ask any question to be fielded on the show! These were the top submissions this time around. Got a question, become a patron! www.patreon.com/definingdadbodThank you to our current partners supporting the show with contributions from $1-$50/mo.! You all rock! www.definingdadbod.com/partnersThe questions: I clean hotels at night and am a delivery driver in the day (I work 11pm-2pm 6 days a week) can you recommend how to optimise diet and hormones when I'm working against the normal circadian rythym (and with 2 kids under 2 how I optimise energy on very little sleep). What are easy snacks I can work into my travel routine that are good for me?I'm a tall guy. How do I improve my posture when sometimes slouching is required to fit into smaller spaces (like driving)? But what is everyone’s thoughts on intermittent fasting while also body building. I’m currently 190 as of this morning. Looking to shred body fat while slowly adding lean muscle.When I run, I get pain in my foot and achilles. What can I do about this?

I have been using Generation Ucan for myself and clients for over 8 years. So you can imagine my delight when I was asked to join them on social media! In this episode, Varun of Generation Ucan invites me to discuss "Redefining Dad Bod" on their platform. It's time to stop settling for the traditional definition of "Dad Bod" and remake it to mean something awesome! Through an intelligent and disciplined lifestyle, smarter nutrition, and efficient exercise, we can be better. Join personal trainer and founder of the "Defining Dad Bod" movement Alex VanHouten for practical tips on how to redefine "Dad Bod" and take control of your fitness and health!Shop Generation Ucan using code "DADBOD" to get 10% off! https://shop.generationucan.com/Join the Movement! www.patreon.com/definingdadbod

I have been using Generation Ucan for myself and clients for over 8 years. So you can imagine my delight when I was asked to join them on social media! In this episode, Varun of Generation Ucan invites me to discuss "Redefining Dad Bod" on their platform. It's time to stop settling for the traditional definition of "Dad Bod" and remake it to mean something awesome! Through an intelligent and disciplined lifestyle, smarter nutrition, and efficient exercise, we can be better. Join personal trainer and founder of the "Defining Dad Bod" movement Alex VanHouten for practical tips on how to redefine "Dad Bod" and take control of your fitness and health!Shop Generation Ucan using code "DADBOD" to get 10% off! https://shop.generationucan.com/Join the Movement! www.patreon.com/definingdadbod

"Processed foods are evil"Is basically what I've bee preaching for 14 years. That is until I met Scott Brown who helped me understand and temper my philosophy around food processes for clients. Whey protein supplement? Processed. Spring mix in your salad? Processed.Favorite chicken breast, burger, or snack bar? All processed!So how do we tell the difference between what we should be eating and what we shouldn't when literally EVERYTHING (including produce) we eat --unless we grew it in our own back yard -- has been subjected to "processing"?Get excited as we help you find the boundaries!Support the show! www.patreon.com/definingdadbodConnect with Scott BrownFacebook and Instagram - @devchef

"Processed foods are evil"Is basically what I've bee preaching for 14 years. That is until I met Scott Brown who helped me understand and temper my philosophy around food processes for clients. Whey protein supplement? Processed. Spring mix in your salad? Processed.Favorite chicken breast, burger, or snack bar? All processed!So how do we tell the difference between what we should be eating and what we shouldn't when literally EVERYTHING (including produce) we eat --unless we grew it in our own back yard -- has been subjected to "processing"?Get excited as we help you find the boundaries!Support the show! www.patreon.com/definingdadbodConnect with Scott BrownFacebook and Instagram - @devchef