Front Row Dads with Jon Vroman

Want to learn more about Front Row Dads?

We are in the business of building better families.

While most dads would say that family matters most, the challenge is they feel guilty knowing their careers get the best of them, and their family seems to get the rest of them.

We help Dads become family men with businesses, not businessmen who have families, so they can thrive personally AND professionally.

Subscribe to the Front Row Dad podcast to learn about fatherhood, marriage and how to level up your game at home, or if you're ready for the best coaching and true brothers to grow with, Join The Brotherhood

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When should you stop rescuing your kids? How much should we let our kids struggle?

My guest today grew up with altruistic visionary hippy vegetarian parents in a logging community. Yep, you heart that right.

Dr. Skylar Pond and I had a killer chat about combat sports, comfort zones and what it takes to be the toughest SOB in america.

Other rabbit holes we travel down…

• The story of Calcio Storico in Florence, Italy
• How to view kids sports
• When parents overprotection hurts
• How hard should dads push their kids?
• What is tempo failure and why does this prevent injury?

QUOTE

• "They see me fail and I see them fail and we grow together. We have that relationship with the challenges that we take." - Dr. Skylar Pond

• "I think it's cool when our kids can learn about those experiences from their parents and they can say 'my dad really stepped up, he really did adventurous things.'" - Jon Vroman

PEOPLE MENTIONED

• Steve Austin
• Dean Karnazes
• Malcom Gladwell

EPISODE RESOURCES

• SportsMedNW.com
• Follow on Twitter, Insta, Facebook
• Outliers by Malcom Gladwell
• Home Game
• Calcio Storico
• The Broken Skull Challenge

ABOUT THE GUEST

Dr. Pond's life took a turn toward sports medicine when he suffered a tear in his right shoulder while pursuing a passion in competitive rugby. The options posed to him were a) get the shoulder surgically repaired or b) stop tackling people and having fun-- so he chose c) develop a demanding and experimental shoulder stabilization routine and continue to play pain-free. After his successful experiment, he was inspired to pursue a degree that would give him the opportunity to share that same level of success with others. Now as a sports chiropractor, Dr. Pond is a resource to coaches and athletes who seek an alternative to injury care beyond rest, ibuprofen or surgery.

As a Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician, he serves as the team physician of Seattle's Pro Rugby Club, the Seattle Seawolves and The Ivan Salaverry MMA Team.

Dr. Pond does his best to practice what he preaches, he's currently a blue belt competing in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and he has competed for ten years in Kettlebell Sport, CrossFit and The Broken Skull Challenge.

Want to learn more about Front Row Dads?

We are in the business of building better families.

While most dads would say that family matters most, the challenge is they feel guilty knowing their careers get the best of them, and their family seems to get the rest of them.

We help Dads become family men with businesses, not businessmen who have families, so they can thrive personally AND professionally.

Subscribe to the Front Row Dad podcast to learn about fatherhood, marriage and how to level up your game at home, or if you're ready for the best coaching and true brothers to grow with, Join The Brotherhood

Are you getting all the shows? Subscribe today!

Want to leave a review? THANK YOU! http://FrontRowDads.com/review

How much should we let our kids struggle?

My guest today grew up with altruistic visionary hippy vegetarian parents in a logging community. Yep, you heart that right.

Dr. Skylar Pond and I had a killer chat about combat sports, comfort zones and what it takes to be the toughest SOB in america.

Other rabbit holes we travel down…

• The story of Calcio Storico in Florence, Italy
• How to view kids sports
• When parents overprotection hurts
• How hard should dads push their kids?
• What is tempo failure and why does this prevent injury?

QUOTE

• "They see me fail and I see them fail and we grow together. We have that relationship with the challenges that we take." - Dr. Skylar Pond

• "I think it's cool when our kids can learn about those experiences from their parents and they can say 'my dad really stepped up, he really did adventurous things.'" - Jon Vroman

PEOPLE MENTIONED

• Steve Austin
• Dean Karnazes
• Malcom Gladwell

EPISODE RESOURCES

• SportsMedNW.com
• Follow on Twitter, Insta, Facebook
• Outliers by Malcom Gladwell
• Home Game
• Calcio Storico
• The Broken Skull Challenge

ABOUT THE GUEST

Dr. Pond's life took a turn toward sports medicine when he suffered a tear in his right shoulder while pursuing a passion in competitive rugby. The options posed to him were a) get the shoulder surgically repaired or b) stop tackling people and having fun-- so he chose c) develop a demanding and experimental shoulder stabilization routine and continue to play pain-free. After his successful experiment, he was inspired to pursue a degree that would give him the opportunity to share that same level of success with others. Now as a sports chiropractor, Dr. Pond is a resource to coaches and athletes who seek an alternative to injury care beyond rest, ibuprofen or surgery.

As a Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician, he serves as the team physician of Seattle's Pro Rugby Club, the Seattle Seawolves and The Ivan Salaverry MMA Team.

Dr. Pond does his best to practice what he preaches, he's currently a blue belt competing in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and he has competed for ten years in Kettlebell Sport, CrossFit and The Broken Skull Challenge.

Want to learn more about Front Row Dads?

We are in the business of building better families.

While most dads would say that family matters most, the challenge is they feel guilty knowing their careers get the best of them, and their family seems to get the rest of them.

We help Dads become family men with businesses, not businessmen who have families, so they can thrive personally AND professionally.

Subscribe to the Front Row Dad podcast to learn about fatherhood, marriage and how to level up your game at home, or if you're ready for the best coaching and true brothers to grow with, Join The Brotherhood

Are you getting all the shows? Subscribe today!

Want to leave a review? THANK YOU! http://FrontRowDads.com/review

During his 90-minute workshop, Chris asked big questions... - What is your family brand? - How do you create and hold space for your family? - Why do kids fail at who they're supposed to be? - How can your home be the greatest leadership development opportunity in your world? - How much does your family know about it's history? I'd never seriously considered these questions, until now.

Want to learn more about Front Row Dads?

We are in the business of building better families.

While most dads would say that family matters most, the challenge is they feel guilty knowing their careers get the best of them, and their family seems to get the rest of them.

We help Dads become family men with businesses, not businessmen who have families, so they can thrive personally AND professionally.

Subscribe to the Front Row Dad podcast to learn about fatherhood, marriage and how to level up your game at home, or if you're ready for the best coaching and true brothers to grow with, Join The Brotherhood

Are you getting all the shows? Subscribe today!

Want to leave a review? THANK YOU! http://FrontRowDads.com/review

On this encore episode, Kevin Torres reveals why he gave up alcohol

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

• Dealing with an absent father
• How to achieve 10% body fat with 15-min daily workouts
• The event that caused Kevin to remove alcohol, forever
• Minimal equipment needed to get your workout in

QUOTE

• "I'm really mindful of the fact that we are never going to have this much quality time together as a family again." - Kevin Torres

EPISODE RESOURCES

• Kevin Torres Website
• Free workouts: https://dadbodwod.net/frontrow
• Follow Kevin on Twitter and Insta

ABOUT THE GUEST

In Kevin's words…

After having my first daughter and watching my gains diminish, what I discovered was short intense workouts are just as effective, if not more so than long strenuous ones.

As a father of two girls with a full-time job, and limited free time, I have been able to keep fitness a priority in my life through short, intense workouts with limited equipment and no membership to a gym or a CrossFit affiliate in over two years.

My goal is to equip you with the tools you'll need to be the father your family needs and to Fight The Dad Bod through short, intense workouts within a limited availability of time, space, and equipment.

There are no gimmicks or corny motivational speeches here – just honest tips, tricks, tools, and workouts for new dads with limited time on their hands.

Just know that you're not alone. There's a community of dads out there who have either experienced or are currently experiencing what you are going through or will soon be going through.

To get a free copy of 10 Go-to Workouts that will Take you 20-minutes or Less, visit DadBodWod.net/FrontRow

Want to learn more about Front Row Dads?

We are in the business of building better families.

While most dads would say that family matters most, the challenge is they feel guilty knowing their careers get the best of them, and their family seems to get the rest of them.

We help Dads become family men with businesses, not businessmen who have families, so they can thrive personally AND professionally.

Subscribe to the Front Row Dad podcast to learn about fatherhood, marriage and how to level up your game at home, or if you're ready for the best coaching and true brothers to grow with, Join The Brotherhood

Are you getting all the shows? Subscribe today!

Want to leave a review? THANK YOU! http://FrontRowDads.com/review

On this episode, Kevin Torres joins the podcast to talk about his relationship with his father, his fitness journey, the impact alcohol had on his family and equipment to get your fitness dialed in!

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

• Dealing with an absent father
• How to achieve 10% body fat with 15-min daily workouts
• The event that caused Kevin to remove alcohol, forever
• Minimal equipment needed to get your workout in

QUOTE

• "I'm really mindful of the fact that we are never going to have this much quality time together as a family again." - Kevin Torres

EPISODE RESOURCES

• Kevin Torres Website
• Free workouts: https://dadbodwod.net/frontrow
• Follow Kevin on Twitter and Insta

ABOUT THE GUEST

In Kevin's words…

After having my first daughter and watching my gains diminish, what I discovered was short intense workouts are just as effective, if not more so than long strenuous ones.

As a father of two girls with a full-time job, and limited free time, I have been able to keep fitness a priority in my life through short, intense workouts with limited equipment and no membership to a gym or a CrossFit affiliate in over two years.

My goal is to equip you with the tools you'll need to be the father your family needs and to Fight The Dad Bod through short, intense workouts within a limited availability of time, space, and equipment.

There are no gimmicks or corny motivational speeches here – just honest tips, tricks, tools, and workouts for new dads with limited time on their hands.

Just know that you're not alone. There's a community of dads out there who have either experienced or are currently experiencing what you are going through or will soon be going through.

To get a free copy of 10 Go-to Workouts that will Take you 20-minutes or Less, visit DadBodWod.net/FrontRow

Want to learn more about Front Row Dads?

We are in the business of building better families.

While most dads would say that family matters most, the challenge is they feel guilty knowing their careers get the best of them, and their family seems to get the rest of them.

We help Dads become family men with businesses, not businessmen who have families, so they can thrive personally AND professionally.

Subscribe to the Front Row Dad podcast to learn about fatherhood, marriage and how to level up your game at home, or if you're ready for the best coaching and true brothers to grow with, Join The Brotherhood

Are you getting all the shows? Subscribe today!

Want to leave a review? THANK YOU! http://FrontRowDads.com/review

Are you setting a daily intention for your wife and kids? Want to learn more about Front Row Dads?

We are in the business of building better families.

While most dads would say that family matters most, the challenge is they feel guilty knowing their careers get the best of them, and their family seems to get the rest of them.

We help Dads become family men with businesses, not businessmen who have families, so they can thrive personally AND professionally.

Subscribe to the Front Row Dad podcast to learn about fatherhood, marriage and how to level up your game at home, or if you're ready for the best coaching and true brothers to grow with, Join The Brotherhood

Are you getting all the shows? Subscribe today!

Want to leave a review? THANK YOU! http://FrontRowDads.com/review

In this encore episode Mike Brcic discusses if your ego out of control KEY TAKEAWAYS:

• The egos question for validation
• The 2 most important metrics for business -- profit and happiness
• How to build a system in your company to stop working crazy hours
• How to know if your ego is at play
• Having a super clear vision for your company
• Guiding principles
• What is an "issues list"
• Why you must have a playbook
• Escapism

QUOTE

• "You need people who are inspired by what you do and inspired by that vision" - Michael Brcic
• "When we want to show our kids how to be passionate entrepreneurs that work hard, in the process of doing that we also create a scenario where they feel like their second best." - Jon Vroman

PEOPLE MENTIONED

• Mike Brcic
• John Ruhlin
• Jordan Harbinger
• Ryan Holiday
• Philip McKernan
• Jeff Cayley
• Mike McCarthy
• Elon Musk
• Cameron Herold
• Vivek Murthy

EPISODE RESOURCES

• WayFinders
• Giftology
• Follow on Twitter, Insta, Facebook
• Together
• Vivid Vision

ABOUT THE GUEST

Community-builder and serial entrepreneur by nature, Mike Brcic is passionate about helping entrepreneurs live inspired, more connected lives.

Via his events and adventure retreats around the world with Wayfinders, Mike helps entrepreneurs find the tribe and the support they need to achieve great things and personal fulfilment.

He is a passionate speaker on many topics related to entrepreneurship, community building, and mental health. Via his [ALIGNED] blog series, he shares tips and resources to help entrepreneurs find more alignment in their lives.

For more information and to connect with Mike, visit way-finders.com.

Want to learn more about Front Row Dads?

We are in the business of building better families.

While most dads would say that family matters most, the challenge is they feel guilty knowing their careers get the best of them, and their family seems to get the rest of them.

We help Dads become family men with businesses, not businessmen who have families, so they can thrive personally AND professionally.

Subscribe to the Front Row Dad podcast to learn about fatherhood, marriage and how to level up your game at home, or if you're ready for the best coaching and true brothers to grow with, Join The Brotherhood

Are you getting all the shows? Subscribe today!

Want to leave a review? THANK YOU! http://FrontRowDads.com/review

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Michael Brcic joins the podcast to discuss how to help busy entrepreneurs take inventory of their life, and manage their business with an end goal of helping them spend more time with their family.

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

• The egos question for validation
• The 2 most important metrics for business -- profit and happiness
• How to build a system in your company to stop working crazy hours
• How to know if your ego is at play
• Having a super clear vision for your company
• Guiding principles
• What is an "issues list"
• Why you must have a playbook
• Escapism

QUOTE

• "You need people who are inspired by what you do and inspired by that vision" - Michael Brcic
• "When we want to show our kids how to be passionate entrepreneurs that work hard, in the process of doing that we also create a scenario where they feel like their second best." - Jon Vroman

PEOPLE MENTIONED

• Mike Brcic
• John Ruhlin
• Jordan Harbinger
• Ryan Holiday
• Philip McKernan
• Jeff Cayley
• Mike McCarthy
• Elon Musk
• Cameron Herold
• Vivek Murthy

EPISODE RESOURCES

• WayFinders
• Giftology
• Follow on Twitter, Insta, Facebook
• Together
• Vivid Vision

ABOUT THE GUEST

Community-builder and serial entrepreneur by nature, Mike Brcic is passionate about helping entrepreneurs live inspired, more connected lives.

Via his events and adventure retreats around the world with Wayfinders, Mike helps entrepreneurs find the tribe and the support they need to achieve great things and personal fulfilment.

He is a passionate speaker on many topics related to entrepreneurship, community building, and mental health. Via his [ALIGNED] blog series, he shares tips and resources to help entrepreneurs find more alignment in their lives.

For more information and to connect with Mike, visit way-finders.com.

Want to learn more about Front Row Dads?

We are in the business of building better families.

While most dads would say that family matters most, the challenge is they feel guilty knowing their careers get the best of them, and their family seems to get the rest of them.

We help Dads become family men with businesses, not businessmen who have families, so they can thrive personally AND professionally.

Subscribe to the Front Row Dad podcast to learn about fatherhood, marriage and how to level up your game at home, or if you're ready for the best coaching and true brothers to grow with, Join The Brotherhood

Are you getting all the shows? Subscribe today!

Want to leave a review? THANK YOU! http://FrontRowDads.com/review

Parenting with Strength

Most parents operate out of frustration, but when you parent from a lens of strengths it flips parenting from being frustrated to being fascinated.

Embrace the reality that within you have amazing parenting strengths that are derived from your zone of genius.

Get off the idea that there are perfect parents. Avoid the "cult of comparison" that comes from social media.