Dad Bod WOD Podcast

#058 - I'm excited about this one! In this episode, I'm joined by Jon Vroman and we talk about what it means to be a Front Row Dad. Jon is an amazing guy and the founder of the Front Row Foundation, a charity established in 2005 that creates unforgettable moments for individuals who are braving life-threatening illnesses.  They provide a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to “live life in th...

#057 - Today I'm joined by Jake Labhart who is the Director of Tactical Development at Ten Thousand, Inc. He's also a busy dad, and a U.S. Army Veteran, with Doctorate in Physical Therapy. He primarily specializes in functional fitness training with tactical units, such as SWAT and Special Forces, and he's sharing his expertise with us! Specifically, Jake teaches us how to work smar...

#056 - John McCarthy of the Post Modern Patriot Podcast is back! And on this episode, we dive deep into what it means to be a man, a father, and a member of society during these paradoxical times of connectedness through the internet and isolation due to our growing reliance on "individualism." This is a Must-Listen episode! Additional Links Post Modern Patriot Podcast Post Modern Patrio...

#055 - Every week I talk to dozens of guys who reach out to me about the Forging Elite Fathers program. And I've noticed that there's one major difference between those who take action and see results and those who don't. The #1 difference is one is full of excuses while the other is ready to commit. And so, I'm sharing the most common excuses I hear and I'm walking you th...

#054 - On this episode, I'm joined by Ben Walker of the Strong Coach and the Strong Coach Podcast, who is a health and fitness coach on a mission to take novice coaches and unlock their potential to become world-class coaches. He’s also kind of a word wizard - meaning he’s super aware of the language we use and how it affects our thoughts, our feelings, our perceptions of situations, and how...

#053 - Frustration, anger, resentment, depression – compare these emotions to joy, passion, contentment, excitement and ecstasy! The emotions of our life are our lives. What we do is NOT based on our ability, our talent, or our skills; it’s based upon how we FEEL . Most of us live our lives in reaction to our environment. Emotions are signals calling us to action. Often, the emotions that seem the...

#052 - Have you ever dreamed of packing your entire family and life into an RV and hitting the road for a month, two months, or even indefinitely? That's exactly what Seb Felipe of VetWOD and his wife decided to do! You're not going to want to miss this episode where Seb shares some of the amazing times and challenges of raising a family on the road and how he and his wife manage to stay...

#051 - What stories do you keep telling yourself to rationalize why you're stuck? Do you not have enough time? Do you hate dieting or exercise? Well, there's a totally simple way to flip that script! But first, you have to accept the cold hard truth that the path you're currently on isn't a winning path. Additional Links Free Top 10 Go-To Workouts Facebook Group 15% off Ten Tho...

#050 - You spend most of your day on autopilot, which might be the number 1 reason why you're struggling to get fit and healthy. Find out how to identify and interrupt habits and patterns that aren't serving you and learn how to create new alternative patterns! Additional Links Free Top 10 Go-To Workouts Facebook Group 15% off Ten Thousand Apparel with code: TORRES

#49 - Are you ALL or NOTHING when it comes to dieting or being on a fitness plan? Have you tried every diet under the sun only to experience that same old yo-yo story that comes with deprivation dieting? Are you looking for sustainability but don't think it's possible? On This episode, I'm joined by Mike Baiocco, a busy father of two with a full-time job who's managed to finall...

#048 - You workout here and there and you eat relatively "clean," yet you're still not seeing the results you want to see. Why's that? Well, it comes down to THREE basic reasons, which we discuss in this episode AND how to avoid them. Registration for 21-Day Kickstart for February is OPEN and closes on Friday, January 29th. So, if you're interested, shoot me an email at ke...

#047 - Need motivation? Feeling like you lack discipline? Listen to this episode NOW! Additional Links Free Top 10 Go-To Workouts Facebook Group 15% off Ten Thousand Apparel with code: TORRES

#046 - On this episode, I'm joined by special guest, Nick Shaw, Co-Founder, and CEO of Renaissance Periodization, otherwise known as RP. You might have even seen some of the RP Transformations on social media like Instagram because he's got thousands of them - from everyday joes to elite CrossFit athletes. Nick and his team have created something truly unique and easy to follow with thei...

#045 - It's the first episode of 2021, and with the start of a new year comes all the resolutions around health, fitness, habits, etc. Did you know that 80% of resolutions are failed by February 1st? There's a couple of reasons this happens: will power, goals that are too ambitious AND setting UNREALISTIC EXPECTATIONS! On this episode, we discuss common pitfalls around setting unrealisti...

#044- It's time for New Years Resolutions! Around this time of year, you're likely thinking of some things that need to change in your life around health, fitness, maybe even finances. But do you have crystal clear goals? Do you have a crystal clear plan? Because the only difference between a dream and a goal is that a goal is written down. So, this episode is all about setting up and ac...

#043 - I mean, how much do you really know about me? Yeah, you know I'm a dad who's into fitness, but did you know that I was also a 7th grade history teacher or that my favorite band growing up was (and still is) Nirvana. In this holiday episode, I'm opening up and sharing way more than I was initially comfortable with, but I'm so glad I did! Additional Links Free Top 10 Go-To...

#042 - What are your standards? What I mean by that is, what are your non-negotiables throughout the day? Do you have a way of measuring your progress from day to day? Can you look back at your day and say, "yep, that was a win?" If not, I'm sharing my TOP 3 TIPS to WINNING the DAY!  Additional Links Free Top 10 Go-To Workouts Facebook Group 15% off Ten Thousand Apparel with code: T...

#41 - Are your workouts designed to get you the most results in the least amount of time? Are you paying attention to the right metrics during your workout to optimize your limited time? On this episode, I'm sharing my TOP 4 TIPS to getting the MOST out of your workout so that you can make sure that the 20,15, even 10 minutes you spend working out is the best use of your time! Additional Link...

#040 - I seriously couldn't land on the right title for this episode, because it's such an AMAZING conversation! On this episode, I'm sitting down with Jeremy Clark, father of four adopted children with special needs from Bulgaria, and we discuss how this father of four still manages to prioritize health and fitness, while balancing work and parenting! You're not going to want...

#039 - I'm super excited to share Nick's story with you! Nick was one of the first members of the Forging Elite Fathers and one of my most successful members, having lost over 20 pounds in less than 90 days! In this episode, we discuss the hurdles he had to overcome, how consistency led to his transformation, and how not being perfect is actually part of the process! You'll want to...

#038 - It’s the holiday season! This means over the next 45 days or so, you’re going to be inundated with cookies, holiday parties, family dinners, eggnog, spiced cider cocktails, and whatever figgy pudding is... Many of us typically gain a tremendous amount of weight during the holiday season - anywhere from 5 to 15 pounds. Eventually, some of that weight comes off, but for the vast majority, the...

#037 - Fat-burning pills, pre-workouts, branch chain amino acids - it's all junk. You're better off investing that money into quality foods instead of snake oil that promises fast results. In this episode, I share my top 5 reasons why you shouldn't be taking supplements. Additional Links Free Top 10 Go-To Workouts Facebook Group 15% off Ten Thousand Apparel with code: TORRES

#036 - It's November! And these next two months are usually the months when we gain most of our "winter layer" - the holiday parties, leftover Halloween candy, Thanksgiving, all the Christmas cookies, all the cocktails, etc. Most guys gain anywhere from 10-15 pounds over the holidays. Well, what if we lost 10-15 pounds over the holiday season instead? On this episode, I'm shari...

#035 - Where is your focus? All too often, we focus on what we DON'T want rather than we DO want, which leads us to visualize failures and attracting more negativity in our hearts and minds. This is especially true when we're setting health and fitness goals. For example, you might say something like, "I don't want to be out of shape anymore." or, "I don't want t...

#034 - Are you waiting for your dreams to come true, or are you actively chiseling away at your goals? What's the difference? Well, for one thing, goals are something you've written down or proclaimed. Goals are something you're acting on. Goals require action. On the other hand, dreams are something you're just thinking about. They often don't come with a plan, measurable...