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EPISODE · Aug 11, 2026 · 56 MIN

#120 - The 4 Pillars of Manhood: How to Win at Faith, Family, Business & Fitness w/ Cody Smith

from Choose Hard with Cody McBroom · host Cody McBroom

Most men are taught to choose ONE lane — be great at your job, or be a great dad, or stay in shape. Rarely all three.In this episode, I sit down with Cody Smith — owner of Virtuous Fitness in Silverdale, WA, BJJ black belt, Hyrox athlete, father of 3 boys, and leader of his own men's ministry — to break down how he refuses to pick just one.We unpack the Four Pillars of Manhood: Protector, Provider, Leader, and Lover — and why neglecting any one of them quietly breaks down everything else, even if your business or bank account looks fine.In this episode, you'll learn:Why the "provider-only" mindset is quietly wrecking marriages and familiesThe Four Pillars framework for leading at home, in business, and in your bodyWhy fitness is a leadership discipline, not just a physical goal — and the minimum effective dose that actually works (hint: it's simpler than you think)How to audit your circle when your standards start slippingPractical, daily non-negotiables for protecting your marriage — including how to handle conversations about your spouse with other peopleWhy boundaries (like protecting family time from work calls) aren't restrictive — they're what make consistency possibleIf you're a coach, entrepreneur, husband, or father trying to figure out how to show up fully in every area of your life instead of sacrificing one for another — this episode is your blueprint.Connect with Cody Smith:https://www.instagram.com/coachcodysmith/https://www.instagram.com/virtuousgymwa/https://www.virtuousfit.com/GET 20% OFF ALL CHOOSE-HARD MERCH, USING CODE PODCAST20 AT CHECKOUT: https://choose-hard.shop/ 📌 Follow Choose Hard on instagram @choosehardpodcast and grab Choose Hard Merch at www.choose-hard.com❓ASK YOUR QUESTION FOR THE NEXT Q&A EPISODE:⇨ question.choosehardpodcast.comℹ️ LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR ONLINE COACHING PROGRAMS:⇨ www.fatlosstransformation.com {1-On-1 Coaching}⇨ https://tailoredcoachingmentorship.com/ {Mentorship w/ Cody}📲 DOWNLOAD MY APP & START A TRAINING PLAN, FOR FREE:⇨ www.thetailoredtrainer.com🛒 PURCHASE YOUR CHOOSE HARD HAT & JOURNAL:⇨https://www.tailoredcoachingmethod.shop/collections/all 💊 JOCKOFUEL SUPPLEMENTS (Code CHOOSEHARD for 20% Off):https://jockofuel.com/discount/CHOOSEHARD🎙️CLIENT CASE STUDIES & TRANSFORMATION STORIES:- SPOTIFY: ⁠https://bit.ly/tlrd-transformations-spotify⁠ - APPLE PODCASTS:⁠https://apple.co/3GPlDxG⁠ GET MORE FREE CONTENT AT THE LINKS BELOW:📖 FREE ARTICLES: ⁠https://tailoredcoachingmethod.com/blog⁠ 💾 FREE GUIDES: ⁠https://tailoredcoachingmethod.com/guides⁠IG -⁠https://www.instagram.com/codymcbroom⁠YOUTUBE -⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/codymcbroom1⁠INQUIRIES – ⁠[email protected] 

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