The Busy Dad Rebuild

The Busy Dad Rebuild

By Derek SchellHealth & FitnessFitness
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The Busy Dad Rebuild episodes

  • EP 24: You’re Majoring in the Minors (And It’s Killing Your Progress)

    Derek discusses one of the biggest progress killers for guys in their 40s.  Putting too much emphasis on minor details, while ignoring some of the big rocks that will actually move the needle.  We call this "majoring in the minors."  

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    18 min
  • EP 23: The Real Reason You’re Still Stuck (It’s Not Your Diet or Workout)

    Derek discusses what really keep busy men in their 40s stuck and the action steps to make real sustainable change.  

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    14 min
  • EP 22: Why Driven Men Lose Their Health (And How to Fix It)

    In this episode Derek discusses why otherwise successful men find themselves struggling to control their health and fitness.

    There's still time to join my next 30-day challenge, The Fit Dad Project!

    Deadline to register is 3/8/26.  Here is the link:  https://info.theminimalistgym.com/fit-dad-project

    Take the free Dad Bod Reality Check: https://go.theminimalistgym.com/the-dad-bod-reality-check-assessment

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    Youtube: @minimalistgym

    Work with me: https://go.theminimalistgym.com/optin-2827






    25 min
  • EP 21: Why Most Fitness Challenges Fail(And How to Make Them Work)

    Derek talks about how most fitness challenges fail and how to succeed by doing challenges the right way.

    And a shameless plug for my 30-day challenge, the Fit Dad Project.  

    Join here(deadline is 3/8/26):  https://info.theminimalistgym.com/fit-dad-project

    Use code S4 for $10 off.

    Take the free Dad Bod Reality Check: https://go.theminimalistgym.com/the-dad-bod-reality-check-assessment

    Follow me on IG @minimalist.gym

    Youtube: @minimalistgym

    Work with me: https://go.theminimalistgym.com/optin-2827






    34 min
  • EP 20: Avoiding the "Provider" Trap for Busy Dads

    Derek discusses the topic of the "provider" trap that causes many busy fathers to prioritize career success while watching their health and vitality decline.

    Take the free Dad Bod Reality Check: https://go.theminimalistgym.com/the-dad-bod-reality-check-assessment

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    Work with me: https://go.theminimalistgym.com/optin-2827






    29 min
  • EP 19: Dialing In Your Nutrition Without Tracking Macros

    In this episode, Laura and Derek discuss strategies for improving your eating habits for fat loss and muscle building without meticulously weighing and tracking all your food. 


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    Work with me: https://go.theminimalistgym.com/optin-2827






    42 min
  • EP 18: Fueling for Longevity: Why Restrictive Diets Backfire

    Laura and Derek discuss why restrictive diets are so appealing and how they often lead to undesirable results.  


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    Work with me: https://go.theminimalistgym.com/optin-2827






    17 min
  • EP 17: The Aging Myth: Why Getting Older Doesn't Have to Mean Getting Softer

    Laura and Derek discuss the idea that we all have to accept that just because we're getting older, doesn't mean we should give up on our fitness goals. 


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    Take the free Dad Bod Reality Check: https://go.theminimalistgym.com/the-dad-bod-reality-check-assessment

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    Work with me: https://go.theminimalistgym.com/optin-2827






    35 min
  • EP 16: The Impact of Social Media on Fitness

    Laura and Derek discuss the impact social media is having on fitness today.  

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    Work with me: https://go.theminimalistgym.com/optin-2827






    22 min
  • EP 15: Consistency is King: Why Do So Many Struggle With It?

    Laura and Derek discuss the topic of consistency.  We all know it's the key to fitness success, but why is it one of the number 1 obstacles people face?

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    Take the free Dad Bod Reality Check: https://go.theminimalistgym.com/the-dad-bod-reality-check-assessment

    Follow me on IG @minimalist.gym

    Youtube: @minimalistgym

    Work with me: https://go.theminimalistgym.com/optin-2827






    35 min

About The Busy Dad Rebuild

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The Busy Dad Rebuild is a podcast for busy dads over 40 who are tired of feeling soft, drained, and stuck starting over every Monday.

I’m Derek Schell, founder of Minimalist Gym…