4 Fit Fatherhood

In this episode of the 4 Fit Fatherhood Podcast, Rod sits down with Brandon Colbert, founder of Diapers, Dumbbells, and Deeds, for a conversation about fatherhood, marriage, real estate, legacy, and winning at home first. Brandon shares his journey as a husband, father, real estate investor, and stay-at-home dad. He talks about building wealth through rental properties, investing internationally i...

In this episode of the 4 Fit Fatherhood Podcast , Rod sits down with Drew Sinclair for a real conversation about fatherhood, faith, sobriety, fitness, and freedom. Drew shares how he retired from the Coast Guard, sold everything, moved his family into an RV, and began living a more intentional life. He opens up about becoming sober on January 1, 2025, finding his faith soon after, and how those ch...

In this episode of the 4 Fit Fatherhood Podcast , Rod sits down with Jared Stein , COO of Strategy Financial Group, for a real conversation on discipline, fitness, financial preparedness, and what it takes to keep growing as a man through different seasons of life. Jared shares his path from Wall Street to fitness entrepreneurship, how COVID forced a major life pivot, and why he now helps families...

In this episode of the 4 Fit Fatherhood Podcast, Rod sits down with John Mulligan, also known as Johnny Utah, for a conversation that goes way beyond hunting. This episode is about discipline, patience, work ethic, marriage, raising kids, masculinity, identity, and what it looks like to lead your family with strength and control. John shares stories about his upbringing, the hard lessons he learne...

This episode starts where it should — not with credentials, but with character. Rod sits down with Dr. Ben Page to talk about who he is as a man and father before ever touching chiropractic, books, or business. Ben shares what it’s like raising a 20-year-old and a 2-year-old at the same time, and how perspective changes when you realize how fast the moments go. From there, the conversation moves i...

Fatherhood lessons from a real conversation with James Fouché . We talk about defining a “good day,” fatherhood across countries, breaking cycles, infertility and marriage pressure, choosing presence, the “white noise” season of parenting, being a “silly daddy,” and a message to dads who feel like quitting. Timestamps 00:00 Intro 00:37 “A good day” as a dad (simple definition of success) 01:11 Fat...

In this 4 Fit Fatherhood episode, Rod and Mike Cooper talk about what it feels like to become a present provider before the baby even arrives. Mike returns to the show as an expecting dad and keeps it real about the excitement, the fear, and the mindset shift that hits when it goes from “someday” to “it’s happening.” He shares the exact moment he found out, plus a next-level story on how he told h...

Rod sits down with Tony Manganiello (Tony Mags), a dad of seven and finance educator, to talk about the pressure most fathers carry but rarely say out loud: money stress. Tony shares how growing up without his dad shaped his view that finances cast a shadow over family life, then breaks down why “I can make the payments” still keeps families trapped. They dig into what Tony calls the “payment matr...

Most men can push through intensity. A lot of dads still struggle to hold it. On this episode of the 4 Fit Fatherhood Podcast, Rod Richard sits with Morgan Rich (author of The Invitation Beyond and creator of Threshold Coaching, “Training for the Unknown”) to talk about staying present under pressure, leading with integrity, and building healthy masculinity inside real fatherhood. You’ll hear: Wha...

Episode overview Most men over 40 think their best days are behind them. Ben Brown would disagree. In this conversation, Rod and Ben talk about what it takes for high-performing fathers to build a body they are proud of, without wrecking their marriage, career, or sanity. They break down time, stress, hormones, training, and the mindset shifts dads need if they want long-term health, not another 6...

Healing the Modern Man with Dr. Michael Brasher In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Michael Brasher for a real conversation about fatherhood, masculinity, and emotional leadership. Michael breaks down why so many men carry unspoken grief, how it shapes the way we show up at home, and what it looks like to finally deal with the weight we’ve been avoiding. We get into generational pain, emotional...

🎓 College planning without breaking the bank? In this episode of the 4 Fit Fatherhood Podcast, Rod sits down with Paul Compeau, Certified Financial Planner and founder of BridgeWise College Planning. Paul breaks down how to help your kids attend top-tier universities like NYU, Stanford, and Michigan — without derailing your retirement or going into debt. We talk mindset shifts, 529 plans vs Roth...

The banks don’t buy what they sell us. They buy cash value policies and use them like a vault. Today, Coach Doug Peacock shows dads how to run that same play at home. After 40 years on the football field building young men, Coach Peacock is now helping fathers become the financial leaders of their households. This episode covers: Why football taught his kids more than school ever could The problem...

Executive coach Jeff Hittner , founder of Ambitious Dads , joins Rod to unpack why so many high-performing men feel confident at work yet uncertain at home. Jeff shares his personal journey into intentional fatherhood, the six big gaps he sees in modern dads (balance, confidence, emotional regulation, community, clarity, and aligned co‑parenting), and how to raise emotionally intelligent kids with...

In this episode of the 4 Fit Fatherhood Podcast , Rod sits down with Matt Morizio — husband, father of seven, former pro baseball player, and wealth advisor — to talk about faith, family, fitness, and finance. Matt shares his journey from professional baseball to fatherhood and finance, how chapel in the clubhouse grew his faith, and why being intentional is the secret weapon for parenting. Togeth...

📝 Episode Summary On this episode of the 4 Fit Fatherhood Podcast, Rod sits down with Myer Krah , Navy veteran, father of five, and the voice behind the Here 4 The Dads movement. This is more than just a conversation—it’s a powerful exchange between two men committed to breaking generational cycles and showing up as intentional fathers. Myer shares how vulnerability became his superpower after mi...

In this powerful episode of the 4 Fit Fatherhood Podcast , Rod Richard sits down with Dr. Cedric B. Howard—author, speaker, and higher education leader with over 30 years of experience—to explore what it means to be a father, a leader, and a generational change-maker. Dr. Howard shares his inspiring journey from being a first-generation college student to becoming a father of two high-achieving ch...

🔑 Episode Summary In this powerful episode of the 4 Fit Fatherhood Podcast , Rod sits down with Barry Garapedian—former Wall Street executive turned youth mentor, speaker, and author of Winning the Game of Life: The 7 Lessons You Never Learned in School . Together, they unpack actionable ways fathers can instill values, vision, and confidence in their kids while preparing them for real-world succ...

 Episode Summary: In this heartfelt and powerful episode of the 4 Fit Fatherhood Podcast, Rod sits down with Jeremy B. Hill—entrepreneur, husband of 29 years, father of three, and founder of JB Capital—for a raw and insightful conversation on what it means to lead a legacy-driven life as a man and father. Jeremy shares how his definition of fatherhood has evolved over time, what it looks like to p...

On this episode of 4 Fit Fatherhood , Rod sits down with Pastor Aaron Levy – a father of three girls, longtime pastor, and founder of Daily Drip Faith. You’ve heard his voice in our weekly segments, but today we take the time to go deeper. This episode hits on: Authority vs. influence in parenting Why you should parent adults-in-training, not just kids Lessons from girl dad life and softball games...

In this week’s episode of 4 Fit Fatherhood , Rod sits down with David Maus Jr. , a former auto executive turned wellness advocate and content creator who’s passionate about legacy, intentional living, and being fully present as a father. They talk about: How David learned to stop performing and start being with his family His turning point moment as a father—and how it changed everything What it m...

Episode Summary: In this episode of 4 Fit Fatherhood , Rod sits down with D'Anthony Ward , creator of Dad Vlog , for a conversation full of honesty, humor, and depth. D'Anthony shares how he’s built a parenting philosophy centered on simplicity, intentionality, and problem-solving. They explore: How to raise kids who are confident problem solvers The power of showing love rather than just saying i...

Welcome back to the 4 Fit Fatherhood Podcast — where we explore faith, family, finance, and fitness to help fathers become the leaders they’re meant to be. This week, I’m joined by Russell Harvey , known around the world as The Resilience Coach . Russell brings over a decade of experience helping leaders navigate chaos, overcome overwhelm, and build true, lasting resilience in both their work and...

Summary In this conversation, D. Johns and Rod Richard explore the multifaceted journey of fatherhood, discussing the importance of communication, the dynamics of parenting, and the impact of personal growth on relationships. They emphasize the privilege of being a father, the significance of shared experiences, and the necessity of vulnerability in building connections. The dialogue also touches...

Summary In this conversation, Rod Richard and Matt Fleekop explore the multifaceted roles of fatherhood and coaching, emphasizing the importance of community, communication, and consistency in both fitness and parenting. They discuss how coaches can alleviate the mental burden of fitness planning, the significance of leadership in fatherhood, and the value of learning from one another. The dialogu...