The Bad-Ass Dad Pod

Season 2 is coming to an end, and the Bad-Ass Dad Pod is going on hiatus. We'll likely return in a few months. In the meantime, things are still live on the website, thebadpod.com, and over in the Facebook group, The Bad-Ass Dad Squad

What is biohacking and how does it work? We answer that and more with Zach and Jeremy of the Fit Mess Podcast.

Mr and Mrs Bad-Ass Dad Pod are celebrating 20 years of marriage. Each of us has had reasons to bail on the other. So how have we made it stick? We'll get into that in this very special episode of the Bad-Ass Dad Pod.

Boredom, anxiety and other emotions are big reasons our diets fail. Renee Jones helps us get on a good nutrition plan by being mindful about why we eat.

Get unstuck financially by cutting out the behaviors keeping you frozen and in debt.

Get 8 actions we can undertake today that will have our loved ones feeling super-loved and appreciated. Get your marriage unstuck with these simple practices.

Mike Lardi of the Bipolar Now podcast shares his story of beginning a journey into mental health and getting unstuck from harmful cycles. Most men encounter cycles of poor mental health. Yet a tiny fraction of men ever share their struggles or seek counseling. Why is that?  As Mike shares his story, we get a sense of the strength revealed by taking a step into vulnerability, and the renewed strength encountered by moving towards a sense of wholeness.

77% of us admit to regular feelings of burnout. Whether it's work or family-related, it's not altogether healthy. These 7 tips can stave off burnout and get us unstuck.

Shane Sams has coached hundreds of people through career and lifestyle changes. In this episode, he shares how people are making their changes work, in spite of the risks and doubts. Find out more about what Shane does at FlippedLifestyle.com/BADPod.

This episode is all about the why and the how of paying off high-interest credit debt.

This ancient practice of rest will level up your productivity.

Michael Voss, the author of "The War on Sleep", delivers tips, hacks, and tactics for leveling up and getting a better night's sleep.

Things change--that's all they ever do. The ways in which the next generation--the generation of our children--view and interact with the world will be different than how we do it. Let's take a dive into understanding some of their mindsets and viewpoints.

Mike Joseph of the Detoxicity Podcast reveals the ways we hang onto unhealthy masculine images and what we can do about it.

Why do some people seem to love working out while it's a mental fight for the rest of us? In this episode, we walk through several tips for getting motivated to show up to each and every workout.

Mindfulness coach Ryan Lockee provides ideas and practices for getting unstuck and back to feeling like ourselves.

Did you know we can rewire our brains to respond better to negative circumstances? In this episode, we walk through several ways to train our brains to seize the positive, even when things feel negative.

What's going on inside our heads and our kids' heads when our eyes see pornography? Porn addiction expert Joshua Shea shares insights on the effects of porn use and moving towards healthy sexual relationships.

How long will you have to work to support your trip to Starbucks? We're putting a value on our time. To see the full formula for calculating your true hourly, and to use the handy spreadsheet, visit thebadpod.com/2021/02/09/what-is-your-time-really-worth

Maybe you've been practicing sex for years. But do you really know all that much? Take our sex quiz alongside Ryan and special guest to see what you still have to learn about sex.

How does intermittent fasting work and is it the key to your weight loss? You might have some weight loss goals this year. We're exploring the keys to achieving those goals.

How are you going to fit in your new goals? Jeff Sanders, host of the 5 AM Miracle, helps us get centered and motivated. You got this!

There's a new season of the Bad-Ass Dad Pod on the way! You might not have known the BAD Pod was seasonal--I didn't either. But after a year and half, it's time to refocus and tell more bad-ass stories. So season two, featuring more bad-ass stories, begins on Jan 20, 2021. Don't miss it!

Becoming a bad-ass relationally, physically, and financially can't wait--not even for 2020 to pass. The quest for awesome continues. Here are several important lessons learned through this unique, pandemic-filled year.

Bad-ass dad by the numbers. We're walking down a rabbit hole of curious facts and stats about families, health issues, fitness and more.

How are you with personal finance? This episode outlines common money mistakes so you can avoid them.

What do you tend to fight about with your partner or spouse? In this episode, we'll travel back nearly 20 years to identify the bad habits of early marriage. We'll see how these mistakes still manifest today and what to do about them. If you're willing to turn a critical eye on your own relationship and are looking for a mutually beneficial partnership, this episode is for you.

Are you feeling a little shy about starting a new fitness routine because you're unsure what to do? Have you been working out without seeing much progress? I've been there. In this episode, I share the five mistakes I made that limited my fitness returns, no matter how hard I worked. Learn from my mistakes!

What are the unspoken rules of manhood? Aaron Gouveia provides guidance for not handing the more toxic rules onto our kids.  Aaron Gouveia wrote "Raising Boys to Be Good Men: A Parent's Guide to Bringing Up Happy Sons in a World Filled with Toxic Masculinity". His work has been featured in Time, USA Today, and The Good Men Project. He lives with his wife and three boys in Franklin, Massachusetts.  

When looking through history for great fathers, we have a tendency to celebrate people who did great things who were also dads. This episode shares the stories of several individuals who accomplished noteworthy things BECAUSE they were dads. Check out more episodes and show notes at www.thebadpod.com.

I'm 44 years old, and I've never felt better. A year and a half ago I set out on three quests to prove to myself that my best years aren't behind me. What I learned is that there's happiness in the quest.  This episode provides the history and the things I've learned while questing to be a Bad-Ass Dad.

"Why is this happening FOR you?" Ryan Stanley poses this question during an enlightening conversation about removing feelings of stuckness and finding the frame of mind to live our best lives right now. 

Facing some tasks you're not looking forward to? It's all about positive attitudes and dealing with diversity this unique season, isn't it? Ryan Lockee, author of Wisdom Beyond the Classroom, drops insight on inspiring an "I-got-this" attitude in our kids and ourselves. We're cultivating mindfulness and using meditation to power through adversity. Find more info and episodes at www.thebadpod.com Meet up with Ryan Lockee at wisdombeyondtheclassroom.com

Ryan confronts the racist bone in his body and, in hopes of doing better, offers five tips for guiding the next generation towards a more just future.

Is it too late or too hard to make a lifestyle change? Tim Winders shares his experience of living on the road full-time.

LIFE coach and runner Colin Thompson shares his journey in getting to the finish line of big goals.

How do we prepare our kids for financial success? Bill Dwight of famzoo.com offers great insight.

Your creativity has been stolen! Robert Belle joins the podcast to tell us why we should care... and how to get creativity back.

This middle-aged man spent a year questing for his best physically, financially and relationally.

How do we influence the health of our loved ones? Trainer and podcaster Matt Pendola shared his insights for creating a healthy legacy with those we hold most dear.

David Chudyk from the Weekly Wealth Podcast calls us back to financial basics for surviving COVID-19 and beyond.

Ryan lays out simple steps for fighting back against feelings of stuckness, isolation, and depression.

Does dopamine control us? How do we control it? We're doing a deep dive into dopamine.

We could use some good news right about now, right? Kyle Sigmon shared his story of finding the courage to be vulnerable through expressing himself creatively. 

Gabe Zichermann, Josué Cardona and another special guest weigh in on how gaming affects motivational behavior.

What do you do when you and your partner have differing desires about sex? Sexual desire discrepancies and mixed expectations affect most couples. This episode does a deep dive into dealing with desire discrepancy and lifts up a number of tips for keeping things exciting.

Getting more value out of your money goes a long way. Here are tips... and some side hustles for Gen Xers!

We're slaying the dragon of complacency by using game quests to level up!

While we wait for the big break out of 2020, what did we learn in 2019?

From resolutions to goal setting, applying gaming principles can go a long way towards success.

Can the enneagram bring a deeper understanding to our important relationships? A special co-host jumps in to explore personalities and relationships.