Men's Health Unscripted

In this episode, we’re joined by Jason Fricka—military veteran, family man, and host of the “Everyday Elevations” podcast. We dive into some real discussions about why being vulnerable isn’t a weakness, but actually a strength.

Jason opens up about his journey of raising a young family and how he’s managed to find the good even in tough times. We also chat about the importance of counting your wins, no matter how small, and how changing your mindset can make all the difference.

We also discuss Jason’s podcast, “Everyday Elevations”, how it started as a way to keep himself accountable, but it’s grown into something that’s helping a lot of other people as well. This is a fantastic conversation with plenty of takeaways. Tune in for some inspiration, actionable steps and some dudes being vulnerable about being vulnerable.

We hope you enjoy!

We are back from a short hiatus of recording and publishing consistently and damn it feel good to be back on the show. We needed to take some time away to focus on work, business, family and life to make sure we are always putting out great content for you guys that is valuable and informative.

The podcast is definitely an animal the likes to eat time and energy, luckily we have plenty of energy and aren’t afraid to feed it. This podcast is our creative outlet outside the profession of pharmacy and an opportunity to learn about aspects of health and wellness many may never encounter. We also use it as a resource for anyone looking for a lighthouse and have had great success connecting people dealing with cancer, mental health issues, chronic diseases and other aspects of life many men deal with, so they can feel heard and supported.

While we were gone we found a partner that we feel provides an excellent product in the health and wellness space. Canary is a company that makes gummies that cover niche areas of health. We have fallen in love with their sleep promoting Nighttime Nourisher when has ingredients that promote natural melatonin release and promote relaxation, the Nighttime Nourisher can be a fantastic addition to anyone’s nighttime routine. If you are interested in a better quality of sleep go to www.takecanary.com and check out their suite of products, and even better, all MHU listeners can use the promo code: PHARMACIST15 to save 15% on all orders, and remember shipping is always free.

We are super excited about this partnership and as you know, if you have been listening for a while, we do not endorse just anything to make a quick buck, the products have to be great and provide benefit and we feel that Canary checks all the boxes. The owners are great people that truly care about their customers health and experience. Their products have been studied at Rutgers University for quality, best of all, they really work and are super affordable for most budgets. Check it out and let us know what you think.

We have a great episode for you today. Joey Cifuentes is a pro fisherman on the Bass Master Elite series, he was the 2023 Rookie of the Year, and most importantly Joey is an awesome father.

We have had Joey on the show before discussing his faith, fishing career and how he balances family life. This episode dives a little deeper into the fatherhood component of his life. Joey discusses the importance of teaching life skills to his daughters as well as being a role model and example for his family. Joey is a great dad and it was a pleasure hearing about the beauty and difficulty of being a father as well as the life lessons he has picked up along the way.

This episode is a great listen for any future or current dads out there because Joey is so relatable and open about his experiences.

We hope you all enjoy.

Find Joey: www.joeycifuentesfishing.com

IG and FB: @JoeyCifuentesFishing

We’re talking about massage therapy with an experienced practitioner, Jason Gonzales is a licensed massage therapist at The Body Lab. Patrick is a big believe in The Body Lab and the power of massage. Jason brings a wealth of knowledge to the podcast by combining his profession as a massage therapist, service in The United States Marine Corps and life experiences to bring the importance of massage into perspective.

Everyday we tense up a little, whether it’s a stressful day at work, bad drivers in traffic or traumatic events the body holds tension in different areas. Massage helps release tension and excrete waste through various modalities. Check out the episode to learn more about many different forms of massage and tools to help aid in stress relief and promote healing.

If you are in the Tampa Bay Area contact The Body Lab:

www.bodylab-booking.com

IG: TheBodyLab__

(813) 419-2696

1701 N14th St

Tampa, FL 33605

On the latest episode of the Men's Health Unscripted Podcast, we are joined by Dr. Eric Fethke, MD, a cardiologist renowned for his dual role in patient care and healthcare policy development. Dr. Eric offers a unique perspective as a pediatric cardiologist who often continues to follow his patients throughout their lives, witnessing firsthand the evolving nature of their healthcare needs. In this episode, we delve into crucial topics such as heart health, disease prevention, and athletic preparation. Join us for an insightful discussion dedicated to keeping your heart strong and healthy for the long haul.

Pat and Cam are hanging with the founders of Overtime Men’s Health on this episode to discuss how they are reshaping the way men receive treatment in a healthcare setting.

The goal of OT Men’s health is to send your formative years into overtime. Jacob and Julian have been involved in health and fitness for a long time, when they met their mentor in the men’s health space their dreams and passion for helping other men optimize their health came to fruition.

Now we are days away from the grand opening of OT Men’s Health in Tampa, FL. And the guys have a very special offer for their Opening Day. Tune into this episode to see how you can receive a FREE testosterone blood panel from OT Men’s Health.

Overtime Opening Day— If you are in Tampa come hang

Saturday June 29th, 2024

11am to 2pm

9280 Bay Plaza Blvd Ste 702

Tampa, Fl 33619

Patrick sits down with Jon Parker for a live, in person interview, discussing financial health. In a recent episode we discussed environmental situations that bring on poor health outside of the typical diet, exercise, lifestyle topics. We learned that in times of economic decline or struggle overall health declines. This could be because of stress, change in lifestyle, job loss, etc. And we wanted to dive into that topic more because of the results and feedback from those discussions.

We bring in Jon Parker, former pro hockey player, real estate investor, business owner annd entrepreneur who brings a wealth of knowledge to the podcast to enlighten us on the importance of investing for the future. It’s no secret that everyone’s goals are different but this episode brings to light some key principles of investing that can benefit anyone looking to get in the game. Some key topics we discuss include how to research for good investments, what makes real estate a strong investment, the importance of a diversified portfolio, risk/ benefit of passive income and saving for retirement.

This episode is packed with information and we know you will find value in Jon’s shared experience. Thank you Jon for taking the time to provide insight to our audience.

Find Jon: IG: @_jonparker

www.57advisorygroup.com

Find Us:

www.menshealthunscripted.com

Join us for an exciting journey into the world of health and wellness with Michael Forbes, a leading pharmacist and entrepreneur. Michael, who studied Pharmaceutical Sciences at UBC, is the founder of The Forbes Group of Companies, which includes pharmacies, medical centers, and cannabis businesses.

In this episode, Michael shares his knowledge about health and alternative medicine. He is passionate about holistic health and runs Ageless Living Integrated Medical Centers, which focus on overall wellness. Michael’s insights help people think differently about health and embrace new ways to take care of themselves. As a well-known speaker, Michael talks a lot about plant medicine and Men's Health. His advice can help listeners explore new therapies and improve their health. Tune in to our discussion with Michael Forbes to learn how to achieve better health through alternative and holistic methods. Whether you want to improve your own health or learn about the future of medicine, this podcast is your guide to a healthier life.

George Batista is a Health and Nutrition Advocate who was able to overcome his own health challenges using a combination of diet, lifestyle and supplements. George holds advanced certifications in Holistic Nutrition and is a member of the American Nutrition Association as well as the International Board of Nutrition and Fitness Coaching. After doing one on one wellness consulting for many years he started the Wellness Talk Podcast for the purposes of spreading the message of wellness to a worldwide audience. Since then Wellness Talk has grown to 47 countries and has exploded in popularity. George was an athlete and has also been a professional musician for over 30 years. George uses his passion for both health and music to empower and educate.