Our kids pick up on everything we do. They notice how we treat ourselves, how we treat each other and how we treat them. If you take care of yourself physically and mentally, they are more than likely to mimic you and understand the importance of self-care. If they observe you being a good spouse, they will appreciate how they should be treated when it’s their turn to be a spouse. So, put away your phone, sit down with your children and ask them well thought-out open-ended questions they can answer with spirit.
This week’s guest, Larry Hagner of the Good Dad Project, guides us through his journey and shares the important lessons he has learned by trying to be the father his kids deserve.
Key Takeaways:
[4:33] Unbeatable Mind – It’s all about perception
[9:43] Are you going to be my Dad?
[15:58] Confronting the past can lead to a beneficial future
[21:00] Practicing personal growth tactics to become a better father
[23:30] Analyzing the statistics
[26:09] The cool thing about fathering a daughter
[27:27] The Dad’s Edge is written specifically for men
[28:28] Lessons children can teach us about unplugging
[34:03] Health and nutrition are paramount
[39:23] Learn something new every day to help you be a better parent
[45:54] The Dad’s Edge is written for individuals
[48:11] The quality of your life depends on the quality of your questions
[49:52] Learning nutrition from Shawn Stevenson
[55:45] The Lightning Round!
[59:15] Wait, is Shawn on this podcast too?
[1:03:37] Larry would not do a Fit2Fat2Fit experience
[1:05:28] The new Fit2Fat2Fit TV show will air in January 19, 2016
[1:08:05] Contact Larry Hagner
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Do you ever wonder how some people can take blow after blow and still have the strength to be positive? Our guest, Sarah Plummer, tells us exactly how she does it. As a female marine, she felt the drive to excel physically and fell victim to physical abuse. She made headlines with the part she played in the Military Justice Improvement Act, and her book, Just Roll with it, recently got to bookstore shelves. She promotes healthy living through yoga retreats and draws from her experiences to help clients attain desired fitness levels.
Key Takeaways:
[3:01] Drew’s big announcement!
[4:52] Sarah was a student athlete in a military family
[8:06] The full injury report
[12:02] Finding the strength to overcome
[14:53] Having a silly side can help you cope
[17:14] A systemic failure in the military
[20:27] The Military Improvement to the Justice Act
[24:20] Does movement promotes epiphanies?
[30:41] Make your breath your own, through yoga
[37:10] Taking a client-centered approach is what differentiates Sarah’s program
[40:29] Grab Sarah’s book, Just Roll with it
[43:09] Contact Sarah
[44:15] The Lightning Round - Krispy Kreme
[49:29] Sarah would do a Fit2Fat2Fit journey
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The human body is a machine designed to heal itself. It is capable of producing exactly what your cells need if given the right fuel (aka the proper nutrients). But before you put any food in your mouth, you need to feed your head. Positive thoughts and confidence can simplify your new lifestyle change. Allow your body to tell you what it wants and needs. There is a movement afoot to prevent chronic illnesses by way of proper nutrition. But until that takes hold, you need to look after yourself and your loved ones with activities that bring you joy, and with foods that empower your cells. .
Key Takeaways:
[4:51] Increasing hormones through song and dance
[6:59] We are hardwired to learn through our auditory senses
[10:00] Improving your nutrient profile improves your health
[12:25] Shawn felt like he should be a doctor, but not in the traditional sense
[13:54] At 15, Shawn was given drugs for a broken hip instead of nutritional information
[15:29] The nocebo effect is scientifically proven
[18:06] It’s all in your mind
[18:47] Shawn “Fluffy” Combs made a decision to get well
[20:55] Nutrition and hydration
[23:13] Raw materials allow the body to rebuild itself
[25:08] Calcium supplements increase risk of heart attack and stroke
[27:29] Find strategic ways to sneak green, leafy vegetables into your diet
[29:51] Reversing chronic illnesses by changing your lifestyle
[33:08] People noticed the transformation after 9 months
[36:58] Classically trained doctors go through medical training, but not nutritional training
[38:10] Health care professionals may live 10 years less than their patients
[41:22] Nutrigenomics - The power of food
[43:58] Listen to your own body
[46:13] Humans have tried to eat everything
[48:32] Eating raw foods only, is like being on an extended cleanse
[50:00] Be true to yourself, whatever you choose to do
[54:12] Lynn is a much evolved human being
[55:10] Be the example you want your kids to see and mimic
[1:01:32] Contact Shawn and listen to his podcast, The Model Health Show
[1:03:30] The Lightning Round
[1:08:56] Creating Shawn’s most embarrassing moment
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The Hormone Cure - Sara Gottfried
In this refreshingly open and honest conversation with Shaun T, we explore the beauty of believing in ourselves. Shaun experienced mental and physical abuse from an authority figure when he was young. He knew this type of environment is toxic, so he decided to head to LA to become a dancer. He now encourages people to be the best they can be by enhancing their lives with workout programs designed to uplift the body and the soul. He makes his decisions based on love and leads by example. “We only have one life to live,” he says and he intends to make the most of it.
Key Takeaways:
[3:57] How did Drew and Shaun T meet?
[6:45] Shaun closed himself up to the world until the age of 14
[9:47] Gaining 50 pounds led to Shaun’s fitness journey
[12:02] Driving across the country to become a professional dancer
[15:11] Shaun met his husband in New York but eventually moved to Arizona
[16:33] Ten years with Beachbody allowed Shaun to enhance people’s lives
[20:21] Developing a new workout is draining, both physically and emotionally
[24:46] Staying positive and spontaneous starts with answering “what is it that you want?”
[27:12] Accepting your body type and all of its changes
[30:20] Don’t forget about the overweight person - it’s the person who started your journey
[33:21] Dealing with prejudice about homosexuality was easier for me than my husband
[37:22] Sexuality is more about who you love and not about sex
[40:03] We only have one life
[41:18] My Diet is Better than Yours, premier airs on January 7th on ABC
[44:52] The Lightning Round - Using your assets
[49:43] Shaun and Lynn are moving to a nudist colony
[52:31] Six months of apple crisp isn’t enough to motivate Shaun to do a Fit2Fat2Fit journey
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My Diet is Better than Yours - Premier airs January 7th on ABC