Fit Dad Fitness Podcast

This is Part 1 of a 2-part series exploring the impact a father has on his children even after he's gone.   In this episode, Dr. Meghan Braun joins the show to talk about losing her father at an early age and how her father's continued influence has helped propel her throughout her time as a college athlete and now in her career as a physical therapist.   Connect with Dr. Braun at https://www.bodymechpt.com and follow her on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsi29nCnJ3NlfIvebN8mC4w. 

Jason Goggans was getting by as an overweight police officer in 1999 when an on-duty incident that could have cost him his life delivered the wake-up call he needed.   After losing nearly 40 pounds, other people started to notice his transformation and began seeking his advice on all things fitness and nutrition. Jason fell in love with helping people create a sustainable healthy life for themselves, and in 2003, he left police work to open up his first gym.   In this episode, Jason and I backtrack through his journey and get into his fight against the gimmicks, fads, lies, and misinformation that are so prevalent in the health and fitness space.   Connect with Jason at https://www.jasongoggansfitness.com and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/jason.goggans.

Tal Short is a Senior Product Manager at Reebok designing and creating some of the most iconic and well-known footwear in the fitness space.   Along with a beautiful family and a dedication to his own health and fitness, Tal's life sounds about as good as it gets.   But not so long ago, Tal struggled with a lack of direction, alcoholism, and waning health. And in today's conversation, he and I discuss what it took to get back on track, including how his faith took the leading role in his comeback story.   Connect with Tal at https://www.instagram.com/tal_short.   Thank you for listening to the Fit Dad Fitness Podcast. Please leave a rating and review, and check out all things Fit Dad Fitness at https://www.fitdadfitness.com.

Justin de la Cruz joins the show this week to talk about deadlifts, bringing intensity to each workout, how he got into fitness during some tough times in his life, and his eventual connection to Dana Linn and Rob Bailey.   Connect with Justin at https://www.instagram.com/jcruzphysique.   Go to www.Tonal.com to check out this game-changing at-home fitness equipment. Use the code FITDAD at checkout for $100 off smart accessories.

My guest this week, Ken Wimberly, details his journey of how a little spark of fitness and a little stop-and-go eventually led to him going 550+ straight days (as of recording this episode) of exercising.   Ken discusses the challenges he has faced, how he had to rearrange his lifestyle and priorities, and if he thinks he'll ever stop.   Check out Ken's work with his journaling app, Legacy of Love, at https://legacyoflove.app/.   Go to https://www.getjupiter.com/share/fitdad and use the code FITDAD for 10% off Jupiter Organic CBD drops.

Closing out the week with a brand new Fit Dad Q&A! Questions answered this episode: - What's your opinion on Rowdy energy drinks? - What your opinion on the Safe & Fair Food Company drizzled popcorn and granola snacks? - Workout plan recommendations for dads who are working men as well? - Tips for how to get out of bed in the morning? - Could you dive more into your current workout split? If you like this episode, please share it on social media and tag me. Let me know what you thought of the message and the idea. And don't forget to leave those ratings and reviews!

Michael Arterberry is a former athlete, a husband and father, and a seasoned motivational speaker.   Since 2008, Michael has used the story of his childhood and how he went on to nearly earn the chance to try out for an NFL team as a way to motivate, inspire, and change the lives of teenagers and adults.   In this week's episode, Michael describes how being open and honest with his own story helps people use what they have gone through to get to their own breakthrough.   Connect with Michael at www.michaelarterberry.com and www.youthvoicescenter.org to learn more. Follow him at https://www.facebook.com/michael.arterberry/.

Dr. Skylar Pond joins me this week to discuss the importance of recovery, the world of functional medicine, and how setting the example for your kids means "getting in the trenches" with them.   Dr. Pond is a Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician who has served as the physician for Seattle's Pro Rugby Club, the Seattle Seawolves, and The Ivan Salaverry MMA Team, and has participated in some pretty epic and grueling physical feats.   It's an interesting discussion where he and I discuss the dichotomy of combat sports and pushing your body to the limits while helping athletes recover and repair their bodies.   To connect with Dr. Pond, visit https://sportsmednw.com or on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/heavyweightspinestraight.   Check out the Tonal at-home strength system at https://www.tonal.com. Use the code FITDAD for $100 off the smart accessories.

This is a special episode for me being that I am a former journalist. My guest this week is ABC News Chief National Correspondent Matt Gutman, a fit dad and no doubt one of the most recognizable figures in news reporting.   Matt has reported on events in more than 40 countries, oftentimes in dangerous or scary situations, but he does it all with one deep desire — to tell the most important stories of the day.   And make no mistake, Matt considers his health and fitness to be a major reason why he's able to do what he does.   Connect with Matt on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/mattgutmanabc) and Twitter (https://twitter.com/mattgutmanABC).   Check out BrainFM's amazing AI-powered music and get 3 days for free when you go to https://www.fitdadfitness.com/brainfm.   Thanks for listening to the show! Go out and live an active, involved, healthy life with your children!

Larry Hagner, the founder of The Good Dad Project and the host of the Dad’s Edge Podcast, joins me this week for a long-overdue conversation.   A father of four boys, Larry knows first-hand how difficult it can be to raise a family while maintaining your marriage/partnership/life and your sanity.   I appreciated Larry's openness and vulnerability so much during this interview, as he was just as willing to talk about his own faults and flaws as he was willing to talk about his triumphs and accomplishments — as a husband, father, business owner, and more. Enjoy!   Check out Larry's book “The Dad’s Edge”, as well as his website, https://gooddadproject.com/. Connect with Larry on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/thedadedge.   Check out Barbell Apparel and grab yourself some awesome-fitting gear at https://www.barbellapparel.com/fitdadfitness and use the code MASH15 at checkout for 15% off your order.   Thank you so much for listening! It would be an honor if you shared this episode with a friend or left a

This bonus episode is from my appearance on the Dad Bod Wod Podcast with Kevin Torres. Enjoy! Check out Kevin's work at https://dadbodwod.net/. Enjoy this bonus content? Please let me know what you thought by leaving a rating and a review of the show, and as always, feel free to send feedback to michael@fitdadfitness.com.

Freddie Bennett isn't an athlete or ex-soldier. He's just an everyday guy who decided to do extraordinary things.   Freddie is on a mission to help people who are stuck in their comfort zones to find the courage to start living the life they dream of.   After years of addiction and feeling stuck in a lifeless job, Freddie's call-to-action came when he watched his own father die suddenly before his eyes.   Since then, he's seemingly done it all: breaking a Guinness World Record, running 200 miles across the Sahara Desert in the world's toughest ultramarathon, becoming an Ironman after having never attempted a triathlon before.   Though Freddie seeks extreme challenges, the lessons he has learned in achieving those goals can be used and applied by anyone to do anything they've dreamed of.   Connect with Freddie at https://freddiembennett.com/ or at https://www.instagram.com/freddieexplores/.   The podcast partner of the month is Jupiter CBD, and right now at https://www.getjupiter.com/share/fitdad you can get 1

Dr. Glenn Livingston is a veteran psychologist with a pointed belief that it is possible to stop overeating and "never binge again."   In fact, he wrote a book about it, appropriately called Never Binge Again (https://neverbingeagain.com/). What makes Dr. Livingston uniquely aware of the issues of overeating, stress eating, and binge eating is the fact that he was once obese himself and he spent years working for the food industry and saw firsthand how manipulative food processing can be.   Disillusioned by what traditional psychology had to offer overweight and/or food obsessed individuals, Dr. Livingston spent several decades researching the nature of bingeing and overeating. But most important to his approach was his own personal journey out of obesity and food prison to a normal, healthy weight and a much more lighthearted relationship with food.   The podcast partner of the month is Jupiter CBD, and right now at https://www.getjupiter.com/share/fitdad, you can get 10% off your order when you use the cod

I'm serving up a hot and fresh new Fit Dad Q&A episode for you this week! Questions answered this episode: - How do we change the narrative in the fitness industry from victim blaming and fat shaming to positivity and wellness? - What do you do when your little man finds his "little man?" - What's your best advice to burn stomach fat? - How do you let your kids workout with you while keeping them safe and getting in a good workout yourself? If you like this episode, please share it on social media and tag me. Let me know what you thought of the message and the idea. And don't forget to leave those ratings and reviews on Apple Podcasts! Join the Fit Dad Forum on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fitdadforum/ Check out barbellapparel.com/fitdadfitness and use the code MASH15 at checkout for 15% off your order.

Many people young and old are struggling with mental health problems and issues right now, and my plea in this brand new Friday Reflex is to find a way to continue to work on your physical health.   This is turn will positively affect your mental health, and allow you to show up for those around you who need you most.   Here's the CDC study information I referred to in this episode: https://www.cnn.com/2020/08/13/health/mental-health-coronavirus-pandemic-cdc-study-wellness/index.html

This week's conversation with author, speaker, and health and wellness expert Udo Erasmus is one of the more thought-provoking and interesting discussions I've ever had on this show.   Udo was born into and grew up in a war zone and lived without easy access to water and no electricity. Then, in 1980, Udo got pesticide poisoning, and his doctors didn't know how to help.   This led Udo down a path to discovering his own definition of health, and through deep research, he made discoveries that changed the trajectory of his life and purpose — including his eight-step process to achieving whole health, including mental health, presence and awareness, and being in harmony with nature and humanity.   You don't want to miss this episode!   Download Udo's free eBook, "You Body Needs an Oil Change," at https://www.udoerasmus.com/fitdad, and dig into Udo's other works at theudo.com and https://www.udoschoice.com.   The podcast partner of the month is Jupiter CBD, and right now at https://www.getjupiter.com/share/fitda

My guest this week, Tom Fabbri, is an adventurer who has climbed six of the seven summits — the tallest peaks on the seven continents — and is working to complete the Adventure Grand Slam, which is the seven summits plus skiing to the North and South Poles.   He's also a father, an entrepreneur, and an author with a message rooted in harnessing fear through uncertainty. In our conversation this week, we discuss a lot about how his relationship with his father affected him as he went through years of addiction, waywardness, and even homelessness, and how that affected him as a father himself. Tom's purpose in pursuing adventure is to show others that anything is possible if you dare to dream and that overcoming fear is the only way to become who we were meant to be.   Check out Tom's work at https://www.tomfabbri.com/, and connect with him at https://www.instagram.com/lifewrangler/.   Check out this week's podcast partner, Jupiter CBD, at https://www.getjupiter.com/share/fitdad. Get 10% off your order when y

I get the pleasure of welcoming Kevin Torres of Dad Bod WOD to the show this week after I've appeared on his podcast a couple times this year. Kevin and I discuss his path to fitness, which he discovered after leaving the Army and being introducing to fitness for health reasons rather than just meeting a physical fitness standard. Now, this self-proclaimed music kid has turned into a workout warrior, and he's helping other fathers find sustainable ways to fit fitness into their everyday lives and actually enjoy it. Connect with Kevin on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/dadbod_wod, and give his podcast a listen at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dad-bod-wod-podcast/id1503147122. Check out his work at https://dadbodwod.net/, and download his Top 10 Workouts guide at https://forgingelitefathers.net/. Thank you for listening, and if you feel up for it, share this episode with someone who you think would like it, and don't forget to leave a rating and review.

My guest this week is James Townsend, an incredible athlete, CrossFit gym owner, husband, and father. James is also a black man, and this interview was recorded at the height of the protests and demonstrations in the weeks after the death of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police officers. In this conversation, James details his life and experiences as a black man in America, one who had a child at a young age, had a chance to go to the NFL and passed it up, and as a CrossFit owner, had to witness CrossFit founder Greg Glassman's insensitive tweets and emails that eventually led to Glassman's removal from the organization. Conversations like the one in today's show have to continue, and I am proud and excited to release this episode. While much of our conversation centers on the relevant topics of what's going on in our world, James and I do get a chance to talk about life, fitness, and fatherhood, including how his daughters are already beasts in the gym at young ages. Connect with James on Instagra

This week, father and personal trainer Ben Crane of Do What You Can't joins the show to offer up the story of how his battle back from injuries and surgeries set him on a path to help others achieve what they don't believe they can achieve, both mentally and physically. During physical therapy to recover from surgery, Ben threw himself into learning as much about exercise and recovery as possible, to the point where a chance comment from his wife turned into his calling as a personal trainer. Ben offers up a lot of inspiration and wisdom from a guy who has gone through what so many of us experience — the frustration of feeling like we're being held back. Connect with Ben at https://www.dowhatyoucant.com/meet-your-trainer/ and on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/dowhatyoucant.ig/. This week's Fit Dad Fitness Podcast partner is Barbell Apparel. Go to https://barbellapparel.com/fitdadfitness to check out their amazing denim and training gear, and use the code MASH15 at checkout for 15% off your order. Sign