The Unstoppable Dad Project

This week I discuss telling yourself "I am" vs "I am trying". Sometimes in order to create lasting change we need to create a new identity for oursleves and then step into it. Have a listen and send thorugh any feedback or questions. Need help? Reach out! Like,share, subscribe and give us a 5-star review! Want a time to chat book it in here: https://go.oncehub.com/MattNoonan Jo...

Ever had an injury that just keeps happening? It sucks, but like clockwork that bad boy just shows up every time. This week I discuss 3 areas that you probably need to look at if you have reoccurring injuries from training. There is no magic bullet when it comes to stopping injuries, in fact if you want to live an active life they are just part of the game. But by being smart about how we chose an...

Ever been at something for so long and you just get nowhere, but you keep grinding it out because you don’t want to fail. Me too..... I’m not talking about just trying something for a month or two, I mean years and years. In today’s episode I talk about how redefining failure can help rebuild confidence and energy. The journey I’ve been on to help get past my stubbornness and ego by understanding...

There is a cost to everything that we do, their may be a benefit to everything we do. Every decision we make will have a cost and benefit doesnt matter if its now or in the future. I feel when it comes to any decision its important to understand the cost of the action. In this episode I talk about understanding the cost OR benefit and why its important to educate yourself around all sides when mak...

Life can be seen as a big game, to some people that might motivate to others it might make it all a little bit trivial. The thing with some of the “games” or circumstances in life is that there is no defined winner, so sometimes the goal is to be able to keep playing for as long as possible. This week I speak about the concept of the infinite game that has come up in a few books and podcasts I’ve...

So there seems to be a bit of thing on the interwebs at the moment where Im seeing a lot of anti cardio sentiment. Now dont get me wrong there are times in my training life where Ive felt that anything over 5 reps is cardio and shouldnt be done. But for A LOT of people there are some pretty major benefits in spending some time with an elevated heart rate. This week I run thorugh why you are not wa...

Putting in work in the hope that a result can come is something that a lot of people struggle with. Most of the time any worthwhile change or endeavour won’t happen instantly. So why do people trade in their delayed results for instant gratification? Have a listen as I discuss some of the reasons why I’ve seen it come up in the people I coach and in my own life. Is this something you are aware tha...

In this week’s episode I focus on what health habits I would focus on if I couldn’t get to a gym and train. Sometimes its hard due to circumstances to go to a gym, there are other things that you can be focussing on to keep your health in check. I believe movement is an important pillar if not the most important, however sometimes it’s not feasible. Have a listen as I dive into some things, I feel...

Have you heard the saying "How you do anything is how you do everything"? I don’t think that’s the case for anyone, there are plenty of high-level performers where they are over achievers in one area of their life but then lacking in one or many others. This week I talk about why this statement is not true for almost anyone, also why if you’ve achieved in one area of your life it might b...

How much does indecision cost you? I’ve recently made a decision that I had been putting off for a while and in hindsight it has cost me quite a bit! This week I talk about that decision, why I didn’t decide and the potential costs of not making a decision. This is something that I commonly see come up in mine and other people’s lives. Let me know if this is something you deal with regularly? Want...

Over the last 15 years of coaching, I’ve seen that there are 3 concepts that should be adhered to for a training program to be successful. These concepts apply to any type of training not just lifting weights, concepts are universal methods change based on goals and circumstances. There is more than one way to reach a goal however if these 3 are not adhered to the probability of success is extreme...

What’s more important knowledge or experience? I think both are important and sometimes knowledge needs to come before experience but for where I’m at in my life experience is more important. Experience means you’ve taken action on the knowledge that you’ve gained, I believe it’s also the key to building confidence and resilience. Have a listen as I go through a few experiences in my life that hav...

In order to build anythng worth having its going to take some time.  This week I chat about having a long term mindset. How switching between a short term push and long term approach can be beneficial, and things to look at when trying to implement change or build something worth keeping.  Regardless of the goal, its going to take some time and you need to be prepared to keep stacking th...

Wow it’s been 2 years since I did the first episode of the Unstoppable Dad Project podcast, a new episode (almost) every week for the last 2 years. This week is a bit retrospective looking back at some common themes over the last two years. The biggest one is creating more time; how do you do it? Short answer is you can’t, but you can be smarter about how you spend it, for me and a lot of dads it’...

Getting back into sports in your 30's, 40's and even 50's can be tough. Especially after a long time off or never doing it. I believe getting back into a community to do some activity can be super important as we get older for our physical and mental health. But there is nothing worse than getting caught on the injury hamster wheel and not being able to take part. In this episode I go through 3 th...

Stop chasing soreness and fatigue! In this episode I discuss why chasing soreness and fatigue is the path to ruin for a lot of people. The old belief that you need to be sore or tired to be successful is false and is moving you further away from your goal rather than closer to it. I look at the reasons why you don’t want to chase soreness and some tips on how you can minimize it. Like share, subsc...

“I wish I started earlier!” is a very common sentiment when it comes to making a change. Its one I have heard a lot over the last 15 years of coaching. Its also a sentiment I’ve echoed for some things in my life too. But should you be beating yourself up about not starting earlier? The short answer is no. In this week’s episode I chat about my experiences of regret around starting something later...

In this week's episode, I share my personal journey of discovering the impact of alcohol on my life and the decision to cut back.  From the social pressure to drink, to the physical and mental effects of alcohol, I delve into the ups and downs of my journey towards moderation.  Whether you're struggling with alcohol, want to cut back on your intake or just want to learn more about the be...

Avoidance of tasks is common for everyone; it’s been a common theme in my life this year. 2022 has been a big year of change for me personally so this week’s episode is a bit of a reflection on avoidance, acceptance, and self-imposed limitations I’ve put on myself this year because of change. Thank you to everyone who has supported the podcast this year, it means the world to me that you spend a p...

Early on in my coaching journey someone told me "a good coach is should be doing their best to work their way OUT of someone’s life, not keep themselves in it." That saying has been something that has stuck with me over the years, on this week’s episode I chat about what one of my favourite things about being a coach is. I also talk about why you might not need a coach, despite what you may read o...

There is going to be times during life where you will have to work through some level of pain. When it comes to coming back from an injury there will probably be a point where you are going to have to work through a little bit of discomfort. In life there are going to be a lot of times where you will also have to work through a bit of it to progress. In this week’s episode I go through why and how...

Last Ep I spoke about moving everyday, this week Im adding to it.  At this point in my life there are 3 activities I try and do everyday these 3 things cost nothing and can be easily implemented, they have changed a bit over the years but these 3 at the moment have been great for my personal physical and mental health.  Now do I do these everyday? No absolutely not, but I get them done m...

Move everyday has become a bit of a mantra for me.  It doesnt mean train everyday, its more of a reminder to make an effort to do something each day.  For some it may help with a kick start for others it might not be the best place to start.  Have a listen to what it means to me and how I structure it, as well as some key points youll need to look at if your struggling to get into s...

Sometimes we all need a reminder (me included) that action will in most cases trump everything.  Great plans are important but are completely useless if you dont spend anytime taking action.  If you are an overthinkier like me then sometimes you just need to stop thinking and start doing!  Like share, subscribe and let me know if this is something you struggle with!  Want a tim...

As parents I think we all inherently know that at some point it is going to be the last time for a lot of different moments and interactions. This week is just a bit of a reflection and a reminder to enjoy it and appreciate i while it lasts. Like, share and subscribe.  Help us continue to grow the podcast! Want a time to chat book it in here: https://go.oncehub.com/MattNoonan Join the Unstopp...