In this episode, I sit down with fitness expert Alex Crockford to explore the real truth behind discipline, strength, and sustainable fitness. We uncover the biggest fitness myths holding men back, the mindset shifts needed for lasting health, and how fatherhood reshapes a man's body, purpose, and self-discipline.

Alex Crockford is on a mission to help you get fitter, healthier and happier! Alex is the creator of his own app, has millions of followers across platforms, and is also an actor. 

 

KEY TOPICS:

 

⭐ Transforming Challenges - Pushing Yourself Beyond Limits 

⭐ The Lessons Of Fatherhood - Life Balance, Time Management & More

⭐ Embodiment Practices To Increase Focus and Be More Present

⭐ The Importance Of Self-Care Into Taking Care of Others

⭐ The Myths About A Plant Based Diet And Protein Intake

⭐ The Prejudices, Pressure & Negativity in Social Medias

⭐ How To Break The Patterns Of Dark Motivation

⭐ Rooted Truth And Its Link To Successful Manifestation

⭐ How To Integrate Physical Health, Emotional Well-Being & Personal Growth

⭐ Expanding Your Career Path With Mindfulness 

 

Chapters: 00:00 - Introduction – Meet Alex Crockford & what this episode is about 01:09 - The 24-Hour Burpee Challenge – Pushing physical & mental limits 03:26 - Lessons in Discomfort & Resilience – What extreme endurance reveals 05:02 - Fatherhood & Identity – The emotional shift into fatherhood 06:29 - Balancing Work & Parenting – Navigating time, presence & priorities 08:45 - Preparing Emotionally for Fatherhood – Breaking generational patterns 10:46 - Providing for Family While Staying Present – The modern father’s challenge 13:02 - Building a Business Around Family – Avoiding the traditional 9-5 model 16:44 - Overcompensating in Parenting – Finding the right balance 18:17 - Masculine Concerns in Fatherhood – Provision, stability & responsibility 19:13 - Unexpected Lessons from Fatherhood – Structure, priorities & self-discipline 21:35 - A Love That Changes Everything – The deep emotional transformation 25:34 - How Fatherhood Affected Fitness – Sleep, training & nutrition shifts 31:06 - Recalibrating Morning Routines – Adapting to new realities 35:08 - Challenging Fitness Industry Myths – Protein, plant-based diets & truth 39:53 - Meat Industry vs. Plant-Based Living – Myths, marketing & ethics 44:37 - Social Media & Speaking Your Truth – Navigating backlash & authenticity 46:23 - Breaking Out of the "Fitness Box" – Expressing a fuller identity 49:03 - The Emotional Cost of Public Criticism – Handling judgment online 53:34 - Discipline, Motivation & Dark Drive – Moving beyond shame-based fitness 56:12 - Why Quick Fixes Fail – Finding sustainable, purpose-driven motivation 01:03:35 - Mental Health & Fitness – A holistic approach to well-being 01:08:20 - Manifestation, Embodiment & Acting – How belief creates reality 01:14:54 - The Truth About Manifestation – Why it’s more than just visualisation 01:18:18 - Merging Fitness & Embodiment – The deeper connection to self 01:20:35 - Closing Reflections & Where to Find Alex – Links, insights & next steps

 

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Instagram: @alexcrockford

Website: Www.crockfitapp.com