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The Dad Strength Podcast
by The Dad Strength Podcast
There is no strength like dad strength. It is quiet, patient, and persistent. Some would say stubborn, dammit. Dad strength rarely makes the highlight reel. It exists in the in-between spaces....The times when nobody—except maybe your kid—is watching. The Dad Strength Podcast was created to support and encourage the best in dads like you. Authors, entrepreneurs, artists, and experts from all over share their wisdom with us. We discuss 360º health, doing work that matters, and—of course—fatherhood. These conversations are fun, informative, and always emphasize action and understanding. The Dad Strength Podcast is hosted by Geoff Girvitz. Geoff is a father, fitness expert, and curious fellow. Based in Toronto, he has been featured in Vice, GQ, and multiple exercise publications. He is known for innovation and real-world success in the fitness industry. Now, Geoff is pointing a wide-angle lens at health and parenthood. Workouts and nutrition are just part of the program. He will be lo
Episodes
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Se.03 Ep. 37: Fine, Corinthian Leather
Take the damn compliment Young kids don’t care Exercise for depression and anxiety A book, a quote, a dad joke Read the newsletter
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Se.03 Ep. 36: Power, Screentime, and the New Informational Environment
Today on Dad Strength Dad Power? The Screen-Time Continuum The new informational environment A book, a quote, a dad joke Read the newsletter
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Se.03 Ep. 35: More Testosterone!?
Today on Dad Strength Do you need TRT or better cardio? “Strong opinions, loosely-held” Silent dads A book, a quote, a dad joke Read the newsletter
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Se.03 Ep. 34: Dad Strength on The Nature of Things
Today on Dad Strength Dad Strength on The Nature of Things Should we be concerned about diseases of affluence? Where does arm isolation fit into a program — for adults or kids? A book, a quote, a dad joke Newsletter
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Se.03 Ep. 33: New blood pressure numbers just dropped
Today on Dad Strength New blood pressure numbers just dropped Is it wrong to focus on pride as a parent? Teachers are not ok A book, a quote, a dad joke Read the newsletter
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Se.03 Ep. 32: Your Window of Tolerance
Today on Dad Strength It’s a lateral move: lat activation for great workouts Your Window of Tolerance How to steel-man an argument A book, a quote, a dad joke https://newsletter.dadstrength.com/p/your-window-of-tolerance
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Se.03 Ep. 31: Getting hip: Can you prevent hip replacement surgery?
Getting hip: Can you prevent hip replacement surgery? AI and the the paradox of productivity THREE POWER STATEMENTS FOR PARENTS Review: Fatherhood: A History of Love and Power A book, a quote, a mom joke https://newsletter.dadstrength.com/p/getting-hip-can-you-prevent-hip-replacement-surgery
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Se.03 Ep. 30: On reflecting
A simple strategy for healthy elbows and forearms How to save your breath On reflecting A book, a quote, a dad joke https://newsletter.dadstrength.com/p/on-reflecting
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Se.03 Ep. 29: Heaven and Earth Squats
Heaven and Earth Squats What’s the opposite of grindset mentality? Early talent identification in kids A book, a quote, a dad joke https://newsletter.dadstrength.com/p/heaven-and-earth-squats
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Se.03 Ep. 28 - A key skill + the art of subtle change
Master this key skill for longevity of your exercise practice The power of subtle change A book, a quote, a dad joke
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Se.03 Ep. 27 - Max Power
Get your rest period right Transitioning into fatherhood The ugly side of skill development An article, a quote, a dad joke
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Se.03 Ep. 26 - The Usual Tensions
The usual tensions Who’s responsible for this anger? The enjoyment-ability matrix An article, a quote, a dad joke
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Se.03 Ep. 25 - Red Pill Jr.
Today on Dad Strength Red Pill Jr. How to improve your blood panels The 4-point foot rule An article, a quote, a dad joke
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Se.03 Ep. 23 - Stereophonic Parent-o-Vision + The rules of the hero game for men
Stereophonic Parent-o-Vision The rules of the hero game for men A simple rule for deadlifts An article, a quote, a dad joke
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Se.03 Ep. 22 - 3 circles, 6 constraints
Ritual vs. mindful movement 3 circles, 6 constraints Kids and politics An article, a quote, a dad joke
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Se.03 Ep. 21 - Heat-Seeker
Heat-seeker How to be a provider The Fracturing An article, a quote, a dad joke
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Se.03 Ep. 20 - Good fights: disagreeing with grace
Good fights: disagreeing with grace A better way to row What if this is already everything? An article, a quote, a dad joke
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Se.03 Ep. 19 - Terminator Mode: disengaged
Terminator Mode: disengaged Don’t sweat the nighttime carbs A quick story about community A book, a quote, a dad joke
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Se.03 Ep. 18 - Knowing vs taking action
How to use fitness trackers to enhance performance and wellbeing Knowing vs taking action This major influencer has something to say A book, a quote, a dad joke
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Se.03 Ep. 17 - My favourite cell
My favourite cell Plus: a mental model for life Tiny Habits for pain-free exercise A mental model for life A love letter to nerds A book, a quote, a dad joke
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Se.03 Ep. 16 - Don't try to build new skills
Don’t try to build new skills Making it real makes it messy Anger with love A book, a quote, a dad joke Read the newsletter here
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Se.03 Ep. 15 - Leveraging emotion And... Box Breathing Plus
Today on Dad Strength White lines, rumble strips, and ditches Box Breathing Plus Leveraging emotion A song a quote, a dad joke Read the newsletter here
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Se.03 Ep. 14 - What really counts about relationships with teens + physical fluency
Today on Dad Strength Physical fluency Therapy is therapy Teen relationships and long-term health A book, a quote, a dad joke
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Se.03 Ep. 13 - What people get monstrously wrong about core training
Today on Dad Strength What people get monstrously wrong about core training Join the resistance Oh man! A book, a quote, a dad joke Read it here
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Se.03 Ep. 12 - We come in pieces
Today on Dad Strength A simple tip for happy shoulders and big biceps You contain multitudes. Or at least a few. Getting ahead of our toughest conversations A book, a quote, a dad joke Read it here
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Se.03 Ep. 11 - One and done
Today on Dad Strength One and done Welcoming the unwelcome The Relative Age Effect A book, a quote, a dad joke
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Se.03 Ep. 10 - What you never had — plus A Brief History of Seed Oils
Today on Dad Strength A Brief History of Seed Oils Something you never had Man Trouble A book, a quote, a dad joke
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Se.03 Ep. 9 - Transform your eating habits with this skill External
Today on Dad Strength Friction, not restriction Nihilism as an inverted map A year, a decade, a lifetime A book, a quote, a dad joke Read it here
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Se.03 Ep. 8 - Better than a six-pack
Today on Dad Strength Better than a six-pack The paradox of injury Redefining optimism A book, a quote, a dad joke Read it here
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Se.03 Ep. 7 - The perils of Roblox
Today on Dad Strength The perils of Roblox Four exercises to build athleticism You can’t be on all day A book, a quote, a dad joke Read it here
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Se.03 Ep. 6 - Survey Says... - The Dad Strength Podcast
Today on Dad Strength: Survey says Intermittent fasting vs. three squares Tell it like a story A book, a quote, a dad joke Read it here
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Se.03 Ep. 5 - The Opposite Machine - The Dad Strength Podcast
Today on Dad Strength The Opposite Machine Losing fat, not muscle A beautiful second act A book, a quote, a dad joke Read it here
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Se.03 Ep. 4 - Upstream of Anger - The Dad Strength Podcast
Today on Dad Strength What's your parenting quadrant? One weird, new trick for reducing cold symptoms Upstream of anger A book, a quote, a dad joke Read it here
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Se.03 Ep. 3 - Working from Home (on hard mode) - The Dad Strength Podcast
Today on Dad Strength Working from home (on hard mode) Count seconds, not reps 365X A book, a quote, a dad joke Read the newsletter edition here
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Se.03 Ep. 2 - Return to play – the smart way - The Dad Strength Podcast
Today on Dad Strength Unspoken values in youth athletics Return to play – the smart way The tyranny of the blank page A book, a quote, a dad joke Read it at: https://newsletter.dadstrength.com/p/return-to-play-the-smart-way
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Se.03 Ep. 1 - Financial Literacy with David Gatchell - The Dad Strength Podcast
In his new book, The Financial Empowerment Handbook: The Comprehensive Guide to Financial Literacy and Personal Prosperity, David Gatchell isn't telling you which stocks to pick or how much crypto to buy. Part of this is because it offers a much more evergreen perspective on financial literacy –...
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Se.02 Ep. 21 - Healthspan with Dr. Howard Luks - The Dad Strength Podcast
Dr. Howard Luks is a seasoned orthopaedic surgeon and Sports Medicine specialist who really walks the talk. Howard’s known for his exceptional patient-centred approach and science-based advice about health and longevity, and he’s compiled a lot of that wisdom into his book, Longevity…Simplified:...
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Se.02 Ep. 20 - On Families, Fighting, and Forgiveness with Morgan Campbell - The Dad Strength Podcast
Morgan Campbell is an award-winning journalist who writes for New York Times Sports and is the first Senior Contributor to CBC Sports. His work has been featured in the New York Times, the Literary Review of Canada, and the Best Canadian Sports Writing anthology. Morgan also has a lot of wisdom…
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Se.02 Ep. 19 - The Screen Time Episode with Ash Brandin - The Dad Strength Podcast
Having conversations with your kids about screen time generally isn’t easy, but thanks to the work of folks like Ash Brandin, those conversations can be a lot smoother and can help set a healthy foundation for how and when screens can best serve their purpose. Ash is best known as The Gamer...
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Se.02 Ep.18 - Breathing for performance and recovery with Mike Watts - The Dad Strength Podcast
Michael Watts is a seasoned performance coach, father of 2, and a master when it comes to breath work. Mike has worked extensively with athletes at the highest levels, including English Premier League Clubs and National Teams in China and England. Central to his operating philosophy is functional...
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Se.02 Ep.17 - The Wholesome Episode with Mattie Leon - The Dad Strength Podcast
Mattie Leon is a singer/songwriter from Hamilton, Ontario. In the wholesome episode to date, Leon describes the transition from touring musician to fatherhood and why a good story doesn't always need a dramatic arc. Here, we learn about his (great) relationship with his dad and how a song that...
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Se.02 Ep.16 - Alex Manley - The Dad Strength Podcast
Alex Manley is published poet and journalist, a senior editor at AskMen, and the author of The New Masculinity: A Roadmap for a 21st-Century Definition of Manhood In this episode, Manley's helps us question and deconstruct outdated rules for masculinity and build—in their place—opportunities for…
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Se.02 Ep.15 - Jeremy Frisch - The Dad Strength Podcast
Jeremy Frisch is a father of three and the owner and director of Achieve Performance Training in Clinton, Massachusetts. Here, he focuses on youth athletic development, physical education, and physical literacy. If you parent or coach young athletes, you’re going to want to listen to this one....
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Se.02 Ep.14 - Friendly Ways to Focus - The Dad Strength Podcast
In this episode, Geoff Girvitz shares two methods for focus that helped him work with—instead of against—ADHD. Here, you’ll learn about the art of pre-loading, where you can more precisely harness whatever levels of motivation you have in order to set yourself up for success. Geoff also shares...
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Se.02 Ep.13 - Dr. Carol George - The Dad Strength Podcast
In this episode, we speak with Dr. Carol George about attachment styles. Dr. George is a professor of psychology and has an incredible body of work including the Adult Attachment Style interview. She teaches courses in development and attachment, co-directs a master’s-degree program in infant...
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Se.02 Ep.12 - Geoff Girvitz - The Dad Strength Podcast
“The care of the self is a practice of freedom." —Michel Foucault We’re back for some thoughts on self-care for men—and dads in particular. We talk about why men aren’t stock cars—and how differences in our own lives can inform how we interface with the world. We also discuss why the first act of...
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Se.02 Ep.11 - Dom Matteo - The Dad Strength Podcast
Dom Matteo is a “coach of coaches” as a Coaching Masterclass instructor for Precision Nutrition. He is a father of two who has also applied his deep knowledge of nutrition and strength training to a 20 year competitive rugby career. In this episode, we discuss parenting a child with OCD, tips on...
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Se.02 Ep.10 - Greg Lehman - The Dad Strength Podcast
Pain is complex, often frustrating, and often hard to pin down with pure biomechanics. Greg Lehman is a “movement optimist” who takes a broader view of research and practice to help clients. He has also taught his course, Reconciling Biomechanics with Pain Science, over 100 times and in more than...
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Se.02 Ep.09 - Geoff Girvitz - The Dad Strength Podcast
Motivation is a funny thing. We are forever finding ways to inspire and rev ourselves up. But what happens when you let go of those strategies? What are you left with? And is it truly less motivation? Or does another framework emerge? I dig into this question as I share my thoughts on a month of...
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Se.02 Ep.08 - Rich Thaw - The Dad Strength Podcast
Rich Thaw is a Montreal-based strength and conditioning coach—and father of one. We riff on coaching and parenting. Rich also shares some programming tips for building athleticism at any age. Links Rich Thaw Instagram Empowr Instagram Website Exercise library Do Hard Things Rich’s Choose Your Own...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
There is no strength like dad strength. It is quiet, patient, and persistent. Some would say stubborn, dammit. Dad strength rarely makes the highlight reel. It exists in the in-between spaces....The times when nobody—except maybe your kid—is watching. The Dad Strength Podcast was created to support and encourage the best in dads like you. Authors, entrepreneurs, artists, and experts from all over share their wisdom with us. We discuss 360º health, doing work that matters, and—of course—fatherhood. These conversations are fun, informative, and always emphasize action and understanding. The Dad Strength Podcast is hosted by Geoff Girvitz. Geoff is a father, fitness expert, and curious fellow. Based in Toronto, he has been featured in Vice, GQ, and multiple exercise publications. He is known for innovation and real-world success in the fitness industry. Now, Geoff is pointing a wide-angle lens at health and parenthood. Workouts and nutrition are just part of the program. He will be lo
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There is no strength like dad strength. It is quiet, patient, and persistent. Some would say stubborn, dammit. Dad strength rarely makes the highlight reel. It exists in the in-between spaces....The times when nobody—except maybe your kid—is watching. The Dad Strength Podcast was created to support...
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