The Dad-Splanation Podcast

Have you ever tried to fix an ongoing lack of energy by getting more sleep? You try and find that you’re still feeling exhausted? If that’s you, here’s the secret that you may have missed. Sleep and rest are not the same thing. That’s the key right there. There’s a huge difference between the two. And as it turns out, many of us (myself included) incorrectly confuse the two. We go through life thi...

The fitness industry has long led us to believe that “more is more.” That “more is better”… And the you’ve gotta “show up or go home” And this can be true for the most part but not always. This “attitude” towards the gym and working out means that if you’re looking to get stronger… … you might think that committing to two-a-day workouts is the fastest and easiest way to do it. But again… that’s no...

Listen up… There’s no ONE diet that’ll be a surefire success for your personal weight loss journey. But diets that actually do tend to work will always have these same 5 things in common. So whether your weight is currently due to stress eating, boredom, COVID isolation, or simply binge watching all 12 seasons of The Big Bang Theory… I think it’s safe to say that many of us (myself included) have...

So you’ve all heard about Cheat Meals and Cheat Days… Cheat Days are basically where you choose one day and you eat whatever you want (uh… within reason, of course). And with Cheat Meals, you choose one meal (here and there) where you eat whatever you want. But the question is this… “which approach is better?” Should you have cheat meals? Should you do cheat days? Because here’s the thing… As the...

You’re probably wondering if this is even possible… Can you actually shred up your mid-section with a 5 minute workout? And well… anything’s possible if you’re consistent with it. Obviously, you’re not going to do one or two of these ab sculpting workouts and have a 6-pack by day three. It just doesn’t work that way. That’s not what we’re talking about here. What we ARE talking about is being cons...

Finding time to exercise is important. Even when you have to keep a busy schedule, it’s still important. But that doesn’t mean there’s NEVER a bad time to work up a sweat. And surprisingly, the experts say that exercising at night could be negatively impacting your sleep. I suppose it’s a good thing that you’re working out in the first place so that’s a big ole’ “Good for you!” my friend! Really!…...

Is it just me or is there a lot of noise about Milk Thistle these days? Like I’ve personally been hearing a lot about it within the past year or so. And honestly, at first I wasn’t exactly sure what it was. I just knew that a lot of people were bringing it up in different group discussions and so… … that’s when I went into detective mode as I usually do. And I what I found has been interesting to...

We get hit left and right with weight-loss messages all day long. We’re urged to do it for both our health and to maintain a certain level of beauty that is proven with a lean figure. Am I right? But who actually needs to lose weight, and what exactly does it mean to be at a healthy weight? Because to be honest, it’s not as simple and as straightforward as just stepping on the scale and seeing wha...

If you’re single, then you already know that it’s rough out there in today’s dating market. And some of my coworkers and friends have also found themselves out there “on the market”. Now I have my suspicions as to “why” but being “stuck” with that significant other for over a year and not being able to “have a life”… I’m sure this didn’t help much (if at all). And now that they’re on the market, t...

How are your body weight exercises at home coming along? Are you seeing the progress you wanted to see? Because what I’ve found is that after months of doing body weight exercises at home, you’re probably ready to try something new. Am I right? And while you could certainly mix things up by ordering some fancy workout equipment… You can also choose to “Level UP” your at-home workouts with one of t...

There’s NO DOUBT that many of us have developed a new and intense relationship with Purell over the past year or so. In fact, sometimes I feel like the character Sheldon Cooper from “The Big Bang Theory”. It’s funny because it used to be super hilarious to see how “germ-a-phobic” he is… And how he’s always Purell-ing and sanitizing his surroundings. But these days, it’s taken on a whole new life....

With less movement due to the pandemic, your mobility has most likely taken a hit for the worst. It might even be leaving you feeling all stiff, achy, or in pain. This lack of mobility also affects your at-home workouts. So for example, if you don’t have good hip mobility when doing things like squats and lunges… … then your body will compensate by tugging on the lower back, knees, and ankles, whi...

By adding healthy, prostate-friendly foods to your diet… … you might be able to reduce your risk of prostate problems, including (the dreaded) prostate cancer. So prostate cancer is the most common cancer among males in the United States. It affects 1 in 8 males in the US alone. So this is not something you want to take lightly (if you ask me). I mean… Seriously! Now… That being said… The exact ro...

Listen UP, Men (and Women if you’re blessing me with your beautiful ears) !! If there’s one bedroom topic that concerns men as much as size, it’s stamina — how long they can last in bed. This is a real thing even though most men don’t admit it. Me included… this is the very first time I’m owning up to it and admitting that it concerns me for a whole mess of reasons. So when you started listening t...

Vitamin D (aka the sunshine vitamin) is a hormone that your body produces when your skin is exposed to the sun. You can also get vitamin D from your diet but there are very few foods that actually contain enough Vitamin D for it to make a difference. Simply put… Exposure to the sun and diet alone are not enough. And maintaining optimal levels of vitamin D is crucial for healthy bones, your brain,...

There’s a specific exercise that doesn’t get nearly enough love if you ask me. And trainers are saying that it’s about time you put it to work for you within your exercise routine. While the flat bench press is perfectly level to the ground and… … the incline bench press is at an upward slope, the decline bench press offers more of a challenge than the other two. It positions you at a downward slo...

This might sound silly but Can you touch your toes? Because if you can’t, then your body might be trying to tell you something and you’re just not listening. So if you’re an active type of guy then you most likely set aside some time for aerobic (or cardio) exercise to improve your heart health. Am I right? You may even carve out a few hours a week for strength training. But how much focus and emp...

As more people have learned about how food impacts both your physical and mental health… It’s sparked a growing interest around the whole “food journaling” thing. Now to be clear… We’re not just talking about simple old fashioned “calorie counting”… No way! This goes way beyond that. The traditional “calorie counting” techniques of the past where strictly based on calories-in versus calories-out....

So whether your doctor is advising you to start checking your blood pressure at home… Or you’re personally interested in monitoring your health a bit closer… There’s only one option and that’s a blood pressure monitor. It helps you measure and record your blood pressure in just a few minutes and is the cornerstone of keeping track of your health. These monitors basically include an inflatable cuff...

There’s fat all over your body, not just between your rib cage and your waistband. The fatty tissue that lives under your skin is there for a purpose. It’s a connective tissue called subcutaneous fat and it sort of jiggles when you flick it or pinch it. But there’s another kind of fat that’s harder to notice unless you happen to be sporting the telltale protruding belly. That fat tissue is called...

This past year and a half has been tortuous on our sleep cycles. School and work disruptions plus a crazy election season for us here in the US have really contributing to countless sleepless nights. We’ve even been encouraged to try a bunch of different tricks to overcome stress-related insomnia. Like getting more exercise on a regular basis… … establishing a nightly bedtime routine to re-calibra...

So protein found in the foods we eat can help your body in so many ways. It helps to maintain your bones and muscles, repairs tissue and even helps your digestion. Protein has several fitness and weight management benefits. It can help you build muscle mass. It fills you up more so that you eat less. Helps your body burn fat and recover more quickly after a workout. And depending on your unique si...

Are you constantly looking to cut corners with your workouts? If you’re like most, then you’ll be surprised and excited to find out that you can turn any core move into a cardio burner just by simply adding one thing. Transforming your crunches into a true strength-building, heart-rate spiking workout is simply a matter of adding weights. The extra load basically changes the whole dynamic and diff...

When you truly connect with others, meaning and purpose just sorta flow naturally in your life. All the crazy news in the media continuously sends us up a river in a boat with no engine and no paddles. When everything seems to be changing around us at the speed of light… … we often feel a sense of confusion about how we fit in or why we’re even here to begin with. This lack of clarity around our p...

Fish has a reputation for being one of the healthiest foods we can eat. We know this… We know that fish is a healthy food, but do the health benefits of eating fish outweigh the risks of eating it… … especially during these days when the actual sources of all fish is drying up? With the availability of plant-based alternatives and also the increasing concerns about seafood’s sustainability and car...