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: definingdadbod.com/betterdaily 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 -...

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. 

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...

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...

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...

“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...

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,...

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...

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...

"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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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 -...

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) -...

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.