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Defining Dad Bod

201 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 64 ratings

Coach Alex VanHouten is the owner and founder of two health and fitness companies -- The Betterment Company and Defining Dad Bod and he brings 15 years of fitness industry experience to this epic podcast EVERY WEEK!

Through "Defining Dad Bod" Coach Alex helps moms and dads with cutting edge nutrition, exercise, and lifestyle change designed optimize their bioindividuality and help them show up better for themselves and their families. He hosts THIS podcast to cut through the confusion of the health and fitness industry weekly!

Every episode will help you build a stronger self, family, and community through healthy nutrition, exercise, and lifestyle change! Subscribe for a new episode every Sunday!

Recently, the show's primary sponsor - "The Betterment Company" - has launched a new mobile app called 'Better Daily"! Join us at definingdadbod.com/betterdaily for a low-cost community that equips and inspires everyday people to do extraordinary things by working to become 1% Better. Single. Day!

Coach Alex lives in Greenbrier Arkansas with his wife Christin and his two sons Gabriel and Bennett.

To catch the latest from Coach Alex - check out his new "Better Daily" podcast here-
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/better-daily/id1589783125

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Episodes

S3 E50 - Better. Daily.

June 20, 2021 11:00 - 31 minutes - 29.2 MB

The season 3 of Defining Dad Bod has been an amazing year! Join Gabriel and I as we highlight the most powerful work of on the show and announce the exciting changes coming for season 4! Join us Better Daily: https://betterdaily.live Use Code DADBOD at checkout to save 25%! Top 5 Single Topic Episodes - 5) Sleep - Definingdadbod.com/blog/83 4) Epigenetics - Definingdadbod.com/blog/126 3) Carry Your Cross - definingdadbod.com/blog/119 2) Testosterone - definingdadbod.com/blog/149 1) F...

S3 E49 - Growing Muscle

June 14, 2021 17:53 - 1 hour - 76.7 MB

Live workshop from Coach Alex VanHouten for Better Daily members. Visual Presentation Here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TCJfhyNdFAU Join us Better Daily: definingdadbod.com/betterdaily Use Code DADBOD at checkout to save 25%! Jumpstart With Coach Alex definingdadbod.com/jumpstart This information is meant to be actionable information to promote health and well-being and not to be used to diagnose or treat medical symptoms or conditions. 

S3 E48 - Abundant Fatherhood

June 06, 2021 11:00 - 18 minutes - 16.6 MB

Have you ever heard of the cycle of history? “Hard Times make Strong Men Strong Men make Good Times Good Times make Weak Men Weak Men make Hard Times” What if parents could find a way to break the cycle so that Good Times make BETTER MEN AND WOMEN? What if the cycle of history could be broken and things could get better and better? What if the hard-earned lessons of privation and hardship could be passed down well from generation to generation even in times of abundance such that the pe...

S3 E47 - Aging Dementia and Fitness

May 30, 2021 11:05 - 24 minutes - 22.3 MB

Just because we can’t escape getting older doesn’t mean we have to surrender to falling apart. Let’s dive into the science of aging and some of it’s preventable affects on our minds! This Episode Has Been Brought To You By “Better Daily”! definingdadbod.com/betterdaily Use Code DADBOD at checkout to save 25%! Start Improving Your Nutrition With NEW SCIENCE definingdadbod.com/blog/181 Jumpstart With Coach Alex definingdadbod.com/jumpstart This information is meant to be actionable inf...

S3 E46 - The Anxiety Antidote

May 23, 2021 11:00 - 30 minutes - 28.4 MB

What do we do when "chill pills" are not enough? 19% of U.S. Adults in 2019 reported wrestling with anxiety. Post-Covid in 2021 - 30% of U.S. Adults report wrestling with anxiety. Anxiety disorders are no joke. Miserable, isolating, and potentially life-threatening - we need an effective way to combat them that empowers individuals, improves families, and is sustainable over time! This Episode Has Been Brought To You By “Better Daily”! definingdadbod.com/betterdaily Use Code DADBOD at c...

Exercising Out Of Depression

May 16, 2021 10:55 - 35 minutes - 38.5 MB

“If everyone knew that exercise worked as well as Zoloft, I think we could put a real dent in the disease.” Dr. John Ratey Depression is an erosion of connections — in your life as well as between your brain cells, according to Dr. John Ratey, a practicing psychiatrist, clinical associate professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School, and author of seven books on brain functioning including SPARK, The Revolutionary New Science of Exercise and the Brain. In SPARK, Dr. Ratey presents numer...

S3 E45 - Exercising Out Of Depression

May 16, 2021 10:55 - 35 minutes - 32.1 MB

“If everyone knew that exercise worked as well as Zoloft, I think we could put a real dent in the disease.” Dr. John Ratey Depression is an erosion of connections — in your life as well as between your brain cells, according to Dr. John Ratey, a practicing psychiatrist, clinical associate professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School, and author of seven books on brain functioning including SPARK, The Revolutionary New Science of Exercise and the Brain. In SPARK, Dr. Ratey presents numer...

S3 E44 - The Secret Life Of Fat | Dr. Sylvia Tara

May 09, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 57.6 MB

Fat is not just excess weight, but actually a dynamic, smart, and self-sustaining organ that influences everything from aging and immunity to mood and fertility. With cutting-edge research and riveting case studies―including the story of a girl who had no fat, and that of a young woman who couldn’t stop eating―Dr. Sylvia Tara reveals the surprising science behind our most misunderstood body part and its incredible ability to defend itself. Exploring the unexpected ways viruses, hormones, slee...

S3 E43 - Living Well With ADHD

May 02, 2021 17:20 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MB

ADHD is rising in prevalence as 11% of children ages 4-11 and 4% of adults are currently being medicated with stimulant drugs to treat inattention, distractibilitiy, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. Is this just some weird big Pharma conspiracy to sell crystal meth to kids? Is there another way to live that unleashes the potential of an unfocused generation? In this episode we dive into the research to understand what ADHD is (spoiler, NOT a conspiracy or made-up diagnosis) and how those o...

S3 E42 - Cheat Meals And Macros

April 25, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 73.4 MB

Live from Better Daily - this workshop was a powerful discussion about how to practically incorporate fats, carbs, and proteins into your day-to-day practice! And what about “CHEATING”? Well, I believe you’ll appreciate the conversation! Better Daily Group - 1% Better. Together! https://definingdadbod.com/faithful40 Better Daily April Calendar https://definingdadbod.com/s/Better-Daily-April-2021 Use coupon code “DADBOD” for 25% off! This information is meant to be actionable informat...

S3 E41 - Beating Stress

April 18, 2021 11:00 - 22 minutes - 20.7 MB

"I'm pretty stressed out today" Oh yeah? What's got you stressed? Kids, job, decisions, family, and random acts of entropy -- adulting is hard and the 2nd law of thermodynamics is working! So what to do? What if I told you that exercise can change the structure and function of your brain so that you can HANDLE THE STRESS BETTER. AND the effects are lasting? Would that motivate you? I understand, you're stressed But adding a 20min run here or there or hitting the weights you could he...

S3 E40 - Upgrade Your Brain

April 11, 2021 11:00 - 34 minutes - 31.3 MB

We are always talking about muscles in the fitness world. Don’t get me wrong. Muscles are great. Their connections across joints to produce movement, the aesthetic appearance of healthy muscularity, and the fact that they actually burn when you exercise…I get it. But are they the only parts that benefit when we move our bodies in a way that creates positive stress? Well, your heart gets stronger and pumps more blood per beat when you exercise. Your lungs become more efficient at exchanging ...

S3 E39 Integrity | What Our Kids Deserve From Our Exercise And Nutrition

April 04, 2021 11:00 - 22 minutes - 20.5 MB

Integrity = Integrated How is this value connected to your pursuit of betterment through exercise and nutrition? Let’s talk through it! If you want to integrate health and fitness practice in your everyday life 1) Be honest about how you’re using your time daily. 2) Get clear about your definition of “celebration”. 3) Work to improve slowly. Overhauls don't work! Tune in for 4 and 5! Better Daily Group - 1% Better. Together! https://definingdadbod.com/betterdaily Better Daily Apri...

S3 E38 Fasting 101 | 5 Things You Need To Know To Get Started

March 28, 2021 11:00 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MB

I came to fasting via spiritual practice - so the “Intermittent Fasting” craze was a strange thing for me. However, I have learned how best to help my clients achieve the benefits of a fasting discipline despite the (wrong) hype. Let’s talk through it! 1) The Right Mindset 2) Male/Female Differences 3) Intermittent Fasting is Stupid. Tune in for 4 and 5! Better Daily Group - 1% Better. Together! https://definingdadbod.com/betterdaily Get Help With Fasting https://definingdadbod.c...

S3 E37 - Boost Your Brain. Heal Your Body. | Jodi Cohen

March 21, 2021 17:01 - 1 hour - 57.8 MB

I’m excited about this conversation. My colleague in betterment, Jodi Cohen, is the bestselling author of this book, as well as an award-winning journalist, and a respected health practitioner. As the founder of Vibrant Blue Oils, Jodi combined her training in both nutritional therapy and in aromatherapy to create a catalog of utterly unique, proprietary blends of organic and wild-crafted essential oils.  She has helped over 70,0000 clients with health conditions, as well as brain-related c...

S3 E36 - Leveling Up At The Game Of Life with Eric Siu

March 14, 2021 11:05 - 1 hour - 56 MB

Get ready to level up in this GAME OF LIFE! Eric Siu is the CEO of content intelligence software ClickFlow, which helps you grow your traffic while looking like a genius. He also owns ad agency Single Grain and has worked with companies such as Amazon, Airbnb, Salesforce and Uber to acquire more customers. He hosts two podcasts: Marketing School with Neil Patel and Leveling Up, which combined have over 30 million downloads to date. And his new book - Leveling Up - is a worthwhile dive into...

S3 E35 - Men Do Hard Things | Dr. Skylar Pond

March 07, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 58.7 MB

Skylar Pond is a sports medicine chiropractor, a corrective exercise specialist, a regenerative medicine specialist, a jiu jitsu competitor and a team physician for a professional MMA team in Seattle WA. Through our conversation, expect to explore addressing injuries, the process of growing into manhood, and even how to raise your internal thermostat in the context of a challenge. Don’t miss this one! Better Daily Group - 1% Better. Together! https://definingdadbod.com/betterdaily Use co...

S3 E34 - Macros For Mommies And Daddies

February 28, 2021 12:00 - 35 minutes - 32.6 MB

I don’t talk about “energy balance” often (see definingdadbod.com/beyondcalories for more on why), but when I do - I help clients create a personalized macronutrient profile instead. Counting calories is not as powerful as quantifying your carbs, fats, and proteins in terms of grams. Frankly, this show will not be nearly as helpful as it could be if you haven’t already caught the last few episodes! AND if you don’t like math — grab a Jumpstart. I’ll do it all for you! Better Daily Grou...

S3 E33 - The Skinny On Healthy Fats

February 21, 2021 12:00 - 46 minutes - 42.9 MB

The most FEARED macronutrient – FATS! In this show, we dive into the science of fats and lipids! First, the science of fats – how they differ in chemical structure from the other two macronutrients – Carbs and Proteins AND why that makes them SPECIAL. Then we’ll talk through why the STRUCTURE of fats you’re eating can lend themselves to HELPING or HINDERING your long term health and fitness goals. Next we’ll talk through the unique properties of Omega 3 and Omega 6 fatty acids to giv...

S3 E32 - The Power Of Protein

February 14, 2021 12:00 - 26 minutes - 24.2 MB

Now my personal favorite macronutrient - PROTEIN! Learn why it matters, how much you should eat, and why it’s the most important macro nutrient in your long-term health and fitness! Better Daily Group - 1% Better. Together! https://betterdaily.disciplemedia.com Faithful40 Challenge Faithful40 FAQ - https://definingdadbod.squarespace.com/s/faithful40.pdf The rest of the TRUFIT series definingdadbod.com/trufit This information is meant to be actionable information to promote health and...

S3 E31 - Carbs Aren't Bad For You

February 07, 2021 11:50 - 42 minutes - 39.3 MB

The most contentious macronutrient – CARBS! In this show, we dive into the science of carbohydrates! First, the science of carbohydrates – how they differ in chemical structure from the other two macro nutrients – Fats and Proteins. Then we’ll talk through “metabolic flexibility” as it relates to how your body chooses between fats and carbohydrates for fuel. Next we’ll talk through the effects that carbs have on your body from energy production to digestion and gut flora! Lastly, we’l...

S3 E30 - Wake Up Warrior | Cobra Kai

January 31, 2021 12:00 - 14 minutes - 13.1 MB

Once upon a time, there was an adolescent boy who didn’t have any confidence in himself. Having been raised by a single mother and his grandmother - without a male rolemodel - he and his friends were being picked on at school regularly. As chance would have it — this boy on the path to manhood gets connected with an ex martial arts guru who’s on the comeback trail - together pupil and sensei grow to manifest their best, to stand up for themselves, and get rid of bad habits that aren’t serving...

S3 E29 - The Sniper Mind | David Amerland

January 24, 2021 11:05 - 1 hour - 63.3 MB

What can snipers teach us about pursuing betterment, weight loss, or health? Author and analyst David Amerland has poured 10,000 hours into mining the powerful tactics utilized by snipers to do superhuman things and making them accessible to us normal humans. Listen in as he and Coach Alex VanHouten discuss his awesome book! David Amerland’s Book | The Sniper Mind The Sniper Mind - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1250113679/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1250...

S3 E28 - Take The "Thin Test" | Dr. David Randelstein

January 15, 2021 17:04 - 56 minutes - 52.1 MB

So many “weight loss” products in the world are just caloric deficits dressed up as something new. Join coach Alex and Dr. David Rendelstein in a conversation about the REAL obstacles that make REAL weight loss difficult. Our Main Sponsor - The Better Daily Group https://betterdaily.disciplemedia.com/signup Take The Thin Test Thintech Weight Loss - FREE Business Analysis (ftbs.biz) - https://www.ftbs.biz/wconnect/wc.dll?dtU00000000~ACC_VIEW~44~THINTEST~~&REFERRER=drdavidrendelstein@gma...

S3 E27 - The Devils in the Default | 5 Ways To Exorcise Your Health And Fitness In 2021

January 10, 2021 18:05 - 30 minutes - 28.1 MB

As 2021 gets underway, Coach Alex get’s real about the MOST important tip/trick in the health and fitness world. The Devil’s In The DEFAULT Our Main Sponsor - The Better Daily Group | Become A Member And Get Rewards Today! https://betterdaily.disciplemedia.com/signup The TRUFit Series https://definingdadbod.com/trufit This information is meant to be actionable information to promote health and well-being and not to be used to diagnose or treat medical symptoms or conditions. 

S3 E26 - Hope | A Very Merry Christmas From Defining Dad Bod

December 25, 2020 12:00 - 8 minutes - 7.59 MB

A Very Merry Christmas to you and yours! “Hope” By Alex VanHouten (Music - “Who We Want To Be” By Tom Day) Printable PDF https://betterdaily.disciplemedia.com/folders/8 Join The Better Daily Community for a supported 2021! https://betterdaily.disciplemedia.com/signup

S3 E25 -15 Ways To Make Yourself HARDER TO KILL

December 19, 2020 18:00 - 24 minutes - 22.7 MB

Given the state of the state right now this may be the most important episode we've ever done. Practical, clear, actionable things you can start doing this week. You'll thank us later. #1 - Cardiovascular exercise #2 - Mind your poop #3 - Increase plant biodiversity #4 - Adequate Vitamin D And more! Get the full printable infographic HERE: “15 Ways To Make Yourself Harder To Kill” - Also - better cardiovascular fitness: https://Betterdaily.disciplemedia.com/folders/8 12 Weeks o...

S3 E24 - Upgrade Your Healthy Holiday With These Pro Tips!

December 13, 2020 12:00 - 31 minutes - 28.6 MB

Tis the season to be healthy! Can you really have your health and eat your pumpkin pie too? Why yes. Yes you can. Join Coach Alex VanHouten as he shares his personal Pro Tips for maintaining - and even improving - health through the holiday months! Join our new virtual community HERE: https://betterdaily.disciplemedia.com/signup This information is meant to be actionable information to promote health and well-being and not to be used to diagnose or treat medical symptoms or conditions. 

S3 E23 - What 18,000 People Can Teach Us About Exercising For Weight Loss

December 06, 2020 12:00 - 17 minutes - 15.6 MB

As a health coach with real people daily for almost 14 years, you learn things that research hasn’t quite parsed out yet. One of these things is that some types of cardiovascular exercise seemed to help clients lose fat faster than others…even aside from caloric expenditure. I never knew why, but my clients that made a regular habit of running, walking, hiking, and jogging did better with their body composition goals than those who cycled, swam, or danced. We still don’t know the whole ...

S3 E22 - An Important Message From Coach Alex VanHouten

November 29, 2020 12:00 - 11 minutes - 10.6 MB

Coach Alex has a special announcement for the listeners of Defining Dad Bod! Join our new virtual community HERE: https://betterdaily.disciplemedia.com/signup Register for the #Faithful40 HERE: https://definingdadbod.com/faithful40

S3 E21 - Science Says | 5 Steps to Improving Your Digestion

November 22, 2020 14:29 - 40 minutes - 37.3 MB

Your digestive tract will process more than 20 TONS of food matter in your lifetime. It’s a real drag if that process is painful or dysfunctional! Let’s dive into simple and powerful ways to improve your digestion! Find the infographic HERE: definingdadbod.com/blog/171 On Probiotics: definingdadbod.com/blog/154 Join the inner circle: definingdadbod.com/innercircle Shop coaching help definingdadbod.com/shop Support the show definingdadbod.com/donate This information is meant to b...

S3 E20 - When Roles Collide | Gabriel VanHouten

November 15, 2020 12:00 - 45 minutes - 41.3 MB

Gabriel has been getting in trouble at school for talking and not keeping his hands to himself. Just before bed, I brought a white board in his room and we walked through a difficult talk together. Sometimes the roles in our life collide that require us to prioritize who we want to be and how we manifest in the world. From the mouth of babes… Episode Website definingdadbod.com/blog/170 Join the inner circle definingdadbod.com/innercircle Shop coaching help definingdadbod.com/shop ...

S3 E19 - Successful Body Transformation | Getting "Tighter" Not "Lighter"

November 08, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 75.6 MB

Dr. Nick Sotelo from The Upgraded Life joins me to share his 16 week transformation journey being coached by a coach. From “Dad Bod” to “Fitover40” 4 months with consistency from support and guidance, Nick and coach Alex highlight obstacles and wins that will help you navigate your own path to betterment — in mind and body! Episode Website definingdadbod.com/blog/169 Get Your Jumpstart! definingdadbod.com/jumpstart Get $25 off with Checkout Code: SOTELO2020 Join the inner circle defi...

S3 E18 - Becoming A Better Fat Burner w/ My 5-yr-Old | Steps, Sugar, Water, And Fiber

November 01, 2020 17:57 - 48 minutes - 44 MB

Gabriel helped me make sense of the insulin step of our hormone pyramid. Science and 5 yr. olds make a GREAT combination! Original Article At The Episode Webiste: definingdadbod.com/blog/168 Join the inner circle definingdadbod.com/innercircle Get coaching help! definingdadbod.com/shop Support the show definingdadbod.com/donate

S3 E17 - Evolving Your Inner Caveman | Dr. John Schinnerer

October 24, 2020 23:45 - 54 minutes - 49.5 MB

How’s your self transformation journey going? Are there people in your life holding you back? How do you deal with that well? Let's explore the issue with Dr. John Schinnerer from the Evolved Caveman to get insight into how we might martial our relationships to work with us rather than against us! About Dr. John Schinnerer Dr. John Schinnerer coaches men to greater success AND happiness at work AND at home; because if you don’t have all 4 of these, you have none of them.  Dr. John...

S3 E16 - Supplement Minimalism (Throwback)

October 18, 2020 12:56 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MB

What brand of supplements is best? Continuing our series on supplements means revisiting the roots of Defining Dad Bod - 3 years ago in Episode 8! In this remastered episode let's talk about supplement minimalism and how to recognize quality supplements! Episode website - definingdadbod.com/blog/166 Supplements - definingdadbod.com/supplements Examine.com - Examine.com Jumpstart program - definingdadbod.com/shop/jumpstart Join the inner circle to ask your questions! definingdadbod.com/in...

S3 E15 - Becoming The Father You Never Had | Alex VanHouten Interviewed "On Wisdom And Grit"

October 10, 2020 17:40 - 1 hour - 56.4 MB

Hey there, Coach Alex here. This show is a bit more personal than most. Corey Huddleston from Wisdom And Grit recently interviewed me in front of his online community in front of thousands of men to explore the answer to this, VERY IMPORTANT question: “When does a boy become a man?” I was raised as the oldest of 4 in a single parent home below the poverty line. Part of my journey in manhood and fatherhood has been to become the father that I never had growing up. Spoiler alert - I’m ...

S3 E14 - What Are You Actually Waiting For?

October 04, 2020 11:28 - 22 minutes - 20.9 MB

So you’re not doing what you know you need be doing. And you know it. What’s it going to take for you to get serious? I asked my social media community. The answers will surprise and resonate… Turns out many are waiting—but don’t have to be. More Defining Dad Bod! EPISODE WEBSITE definingdadbod.com/blog/164 JOIN THE COMMUNITY! definingdadbod.com/innercircle COACH ALEX’S TOUCHBASE CALENDAR calendly.com/definingdadbod/touchbase GET PERSONALIZED HELP definingdadbod.com/shop SUPPORT TH...

S3 E13 - Sunshine In A Pill? | What You Need To Know About Getting Vitamin D

September 26, 2020 22:15 - 35 minutes - 32.5 MB

What if there was one key ingredient in a healthy metabolism? What if it was dirt cheap - or in many cases - FREE? What if we told you that studies show up to 80% of folks aren’t getting enough of it —despite it being mostly FREE? In this episode, Health Coach Alex VanHouten covers the science and practical application of Vitamin D in your life with a special emphasis on the upcoming COVID and Flu season! Here's the one I recommend! https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0041S3LK8/ref=as_li_t...

S3 E12 - The Truth About "Healthy Mandates" | Dr. Ben Tapper

September 17, 2020 13:47 - 58 minutes - 53.4 MB

Coach Alex VanHouten caught up with Dr. Ben Tapper after his powerful comments on mask mandates in front of the Omaha City Council went viral in a video shared across the world. Join us we talk about the future of our individual freedoms with regard to health and fitness and what we can actually do to be well for ourselves. Dr. Ben Tapper is in private practice in Omaha, Nebraska. He is passionate about getting people well. He studies immunolgoy, vaccinations and epi-genetics in his free t...

S3 E11 - Enhancing Your Brand With Health And Fitness | Andy Storch

September 13, 2020 00:55 - 1 hour - 66.3 MB

Andy Storch is a passionate father, husband, brand consultant, and talent development specialist who is on a quest to become the best he can be in every respect. In this conversation Coach Alex and Andy dive into how health and fitness affects our personal and professional “brands”, staying healthy during our first “COIVD + FLU” season, AND we take a joint look at the inner workings of the mindset/narratives that allow both Andy and Coach Alex maintain the trajectory of betterment. You don...

S3 E10 - Improving Mental Health During Covid 19

September 05, 2020 20:00 - 37 minutes - 33.9 MB

Due to the unprecedented rise in mental health issues resulting from COVID19, it's time to revisit the MIND-BLOWING science regarding Exercise and Depression! Check out the NEW shop! definingdadbod.com/shop

S3 E9 - How Magnesium Supplementation Could Change Your Life

August 29, 2020 01:00 - 31 minutes - 29 MB

Join Coach Alex VanHouten as he walks through the research and his experience with recommending magnesium for a host of benefits! Lowered blood pressure - improved blood oxygenation - greater flexibility - and optimal blood sugar regulation These are just a few of the amazing benefits found with magnesium supplementation! Let’s dive in together! The Hormone Pyramid! https://www.definingdadbod.com/hormones Research Mentioned Contraindications - https://www.ancient-minerals.com/magnesiu...

S3 E8 - Going Back To School With Coach Matt Johnson

August 22, 2020 23:35 - 1 hour - 55 MB

When I meet people who are putting out light and life in the social media world, I get excited. They are hard to come by and worth knowing. Coach Matt Johnson is someone I've appreciated for awhile and with our kiddos going back to school in such an uncertain climate, I thought it was time to hear some thoughts from someone with "boots on the ground". Join us as we talk through setting up our kids for success at breakfast, good training practice, and "keto culture". Follow Coach Johnson!...

S3 E7 - Take Fish Or Eat It? Smart Supplementing With Omega 3s

August 16, 2020 01:00 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MB

Fish oil was a key component of the human diet for hundreds of thousands of years. Here we will talk about what role the Omega 3s EPA and DHA play in the formation of healthy cells, mediating inflammation, and promoting appropriate tissue function! The only question isn’t whether you should be getting them in your diet - but HOW is best for you! Let’s talk! Mentioned In The Show! Thoughts On Quality definingdadbod.com/blog/supps Fish Oil Research https://examine.com/supplements/fis...

S3 E6 - The 5 Pillars Of Digestive Health | Dr. Adrian Chavez

August 08, 2020 22:00 - 1 hour - 67.7 MB

This one’s personal. In February, my nutrition world was rocked when I experience my first “Flare Up” with Ulcerative Colitis. This IBD is often comorbid with Ehlers Danlos - unbeknownst to me - and was beginning to rear its ugly head in my digestive tract. Awesome. More on that saga here Writhing in pain at 2am for the 3rd night in a row, I found some helpful, well-researched knowledge on a friends’ podcast that I know my audience would find valuable too. So I brought him on the show ...

S3 E5 - Building The Ultimate HOME GYM!

August 02, 2020 15:45 - 28 minutes - 25.7 MB

With the COVID19 fitness advent and trend, gyms have not recovered. AND workout equipment seems WORTH ITS WEIGHT IN GOLD! How do we prioritize our home gym purchases in a way that gets us the biggest bang for our buck? Let’s discuss the equipment that Coach Alex believes are MUST-HAVES in the pursuit of betterment for you and yours. And let’s define the “Nice-to-haves” so that you know what is worth buying vs. what’s worth waiting on! Mentioned In The Show! Get YOUR JUMPSTART On! d...

S3 E4 - Should You Take A Probiotic?

July 26, 2020 01:05 - 34 minutes - 31.9 MB

Part 3 of the supplement series responds to the question - Should I take a probiotic? We’ll dive into the basics of your microbiome, what we can and can’t say about probiotics, what RESEARCH has to say about the most effective probiotic strain we know of, AND what Coach Alex recommends to aid the effectiveness of your probiotic! Get excited! Mentioned In The Show! Your Amazing Microbiome with Dr. Bruce Cooper definingdadbod.com/blog/140 Saccharomyces Boulardii https://www.amazon.com/...

S3 E3 - Why Aren't YOU Taking Creatine?

July 19, 2020 11:00 - 31 minutes - 28.6 MB

Part 2 of the our supplement series - CREATINE Creatine is one of my favorite supplements for a number of reasons. It’s amazingly well-studied, safe and effective for most people, and is a crucial part of every metabolic pathway in the body! In this episode of Defining Dad Bod we’ll look at the studied effects from increased muscle growth to reduced depression while also discussing dosages, schedules, and potential problems with using the supplement for better results! Get excited! Men...

S3 E2 - Supplements Are Stupid

July 12, 2020 11:42 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MB

Let's be smarter about them! Part 1 of the Defining Dad Bod supplement series - The supplement industry is a multimillion-dollar industry that both poorly regulated and convoluted. Today we dive into the pertinent mindset and understanding necessary to get a handle on the supplements we will cover in this series so that we can truly understand both their utility and function in reaching your goals. From researched quality and quantity to Placebo and Polyphenols this episode will lay so...

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