The FIT(ish) AF Podcast

Every morning on a dog walk, I run a five-minute mental reset that’s transformed how I approach the day. I call it the GAIN Method —my walking-meditation framework that’s simple, sustainable, and actually sticks. What GAIN stands for: G — Gratitude: What am I grateful for? Get specific—beautiful fall weather, your spouse, your health, your job. This sets a positive emotional tone instead of doom-s...

If you’d told my teenage self in the early 1990s that I’d be practicing daily affirmations in 2025, I’d have laughed in your face. Back then, I only knew about affirmations thanks to Saturday Night Live’s Stuart Smalley, Al Franken’s character who looked in the mirror and declared: “I’m good enough, I’m smart enough, and doggone it, people like me.” But here I am, all grown up, a librarian in his...

Accountability is a buzzword that gets tossed around a lot, but what does it really mean when you’re trying to get healthy after 40? In this episode of FIT(ish) AF , Ryan kicks off a three-part series on his personal morning routine; These are the practices that keep him consistent, grounded, and moving toward his goals. Part one is all about his Accountability Framework : a short, simple daily pr...

Let’s be real: life is full of delicious temptations. Pizza, craft beer, an outstanding bottle of wine...or, in my case, a box of legendary Country Donuts from Crystal Lake, Illinois. Here’s the thing: I believe in healthy eating habits. But I also believe those habits have to be sustainable . If you try to go through life never indulging, you’re setting yourself up for frustration, and ultimately...

You spend hours prepping for your fantasy football draft: studying rankings, hunting sleepers, and memorizing depth charts. But when’s the last time you prepped that hard for your own health? Here’s the truth: the same habits that help you win your league, such as staying active, knowing your scoring settings, bouncing back after injuries, can also help you reclaim your health and fitness after 40...

The Three Truths No One Tells You About Getting Fit Over 40 Welcome to the very first episode of FIT(ish) AF , a real-talk, no-BS podcast for guys 40+ who want to feel better, get healthier, and stay that way... without spending two hours daily in the gym. In this debut episode, Ryan shares the brutally honest truths he learned during his own health transformation—starting in 2020 with a trash can...

Getting healthy after 40 doesn’t necessarily mean turning into a gym bro. Join Ryan Livergood, a librarian with dad strength and a BS detector, as he breaks down real health advice and helps you get fit(ish) without losing your mind (or giving up eating pizza). #MensHealth #Over40Fitness #WellnessWithoutTheBS #FitOver40 #DadStrength #SustainableHealth #RealHealthTalk #FitnessPodcast #HealthAfter40...