In the first episode of Because We Said So: Gen X Unfiltered, I sit down with Coach Dan for a real, unfiltered conversation about parenting, honesty and growth. We talk about what it really looks like to be honest with your kids about your own past - including mistakes, drinking and the lessons that come with them.

We also dive into Dan's journey into Spartan racing, how he got started, what drew him to the challenge and how those races became more than just physical - they became mindset. The conversation went so deep and so long that we're breaking it into two parts, so consider this just the beginning.

Part two drops next week - and trust us, it's worth the wait.