The Prime Parent Podcast

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Today on the Prime Parent Podcast, we sit down with one of the most driven people I know.

Joey Parrello is a husband, father of three, recently retired police officer, business owner, entrepreneur, and DJ.

This guy has done just about everything. Endurance races, wrestling tournaments, baseball, basketball, football, and most recently, stepping into the boxing ring to compete.

But today, we want to find out what drives someone like Joey?

Where does that mindset come from? How does he balance family, business, and everything else life throws at him while still making his health a priority?

We get into his career as a police officer, the importance of staying physically and mentally prepared, and the challenges of retirement and figuring out what's next.

We also talk about fatherhood, leading by example, the sacrifices that come with being so driven, and how he manages to juggle it all.

Because so many of us are waiting for life to slow down before we start taking care of ourselves.

Joey's story challenges that way of thinking.

This is going to be a great one. Let's get into it.

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Today, we’re joined by Pat Damiano. A coach, business owner, kettlebell specialist and brand new dad.

Pat has spent years in the fitness industry, but his journey has gone far beyond just training clients. He made the decision to go all in on himself, build a business around something he truly enjoys and create a training style that helps people get stronger without spending hours in the gym.

In this episode, we talk about Pat’s journey through fitness and business, why simple and efficient workouts can be so effective and how his life and training have changed since becoming a dad.

We also get into the honest side of having a newborn, adjusting to a completely new schedule and learning how to keep moving forward when life feels unpredictable.

Let’s get into it.

Send us a text with any questions/topics you would like us to discuss.

Today, we’re joined by Pat Damiano. A coach, business owner, kettlebell specialist and brand new dad.

Pat has spent years in the fitness industry, but his journey has gone far beyond just training clients. He made the decision to go all in on himself, build a business around something he truly enjoys and create a training style that helps people get stronger without spending hours in the gym.

In this episode, we talk about Pat’s journey through fitness and business, why simple and efficient workouts can be so effective and how his life and training have changed since becoming a dad.

We also get into the honest side of having a newborn, adjusting to a completely new schedule and learning how to keep moving forward when life feels unpredictable.

Let’s get into it.

Send us a text with any questions/topics you would like us to discuss.

On episode 16, we pulled back the curtain and talked through Anthony's story.

And today we’re doing the same thing with Foosh’s. (Part 2)

A lot of people see the workouts, the mindset talks, the consistency messages, the coaching...
but they probably don’t fully know what shaped him into the person he is today.

The struggles.
The pressure.
The self doubt.
The seasons where he felt lost.
The moments that forced him to grow, shift his perspective, and become who he is now as a husband, father, coach, and person.

And honestly, I think that’s important.

Because when you really know someone’s story, you start understanding why they care so deeply about the message they share.

This probably won’t be the easiest conversation we’ve had…
but it might be one of the most important.

Because behind every message is a story.

And today, we’re telling Foosh’s.

Send us a text with any questions/topics you would like us to discuss.

Last episode, we pulled back the curtain and talked through Anthony's story.

And today we’re doing the same thing with Foosh’s.

A lot of people see the workouts, the mindset talks, the consistency messages, the coaching...
but they probably don’t fully know what shaped him into the person he is today.

The struggles.
The pressure.
The self doubt.
The seasons where he felt lost.
The moments that forced him to grow, shift his perspective, and become who he is now as a husband, father, coach, and person.

And honestly, I think that’s important.

Because when you really know someone’s story, you start understanding why they care so deeply about the message they share.

This probably won’t be the easiest conversation we’ve had…
but it might be one of the most important.

Because behind every message is a story.

And today, we’re telling Foosh’s.

Send us a text with any questions/topics you would like us to discuss.

Welcome back to the Prime Parent Podcast.

Today’s episode is a little different.

You guys have heard us talk about health, discipline, parenting, burnout, consistency, mindset… all the things we’re passionate about. But we realized something…

We’ve never fully told you WHY these conversations matter so much to us.

So for the next two episodes, we’re flipping the script.

This episode is the second part of Anthony’s story.

The experiences that shaped him.
The struggles people probably never saw.
The pressure, the setbacks, the lessons, the moments that changed him… and the mission behind why he cares so deeply about helping people now.

Honestly, this might be one of the most uncomfortable conversations we’ve recorded…

but probably one of the most important.

Because behind every message is a story.

And today, we’re telling it.

Send us a text with any questions/topics you would like us to discuss.

Welcome back to the Prime Parent Podcast.

Today’s episode is a little different.

You guys have heard us talk about health, discipline, parenting, burnout, consistency, mindset… all the things we’re passionate about. But we realized something…

We’ve never fully told you WHY these conversations matter so much to us.

So for the next two episodes, we’re flipping the script.

This episode is all about Anthony’s story.

The experiences that shaped him.
The struggles people probably never saw.
The pressure, the setbacks, the lessons, the moments that changed him… and the mission behind why he cares so deeply about helping people now.

Honestly, this might be one of the most uncomfortable conversations we’ve recorded…
but probably one of the most important.

Because behind every message is a story.

And today, we’re telling it.

Send us a text with any questions/topics you would like us to discuss.

This is part two of our conversation with Greg Johnstone.

In part one, we talked about the cycle, finding success, losing control, and repeating the same patterns over and over again. We left off at the moment things started to shift, but the story doesn’t end there.

In this episode, we dive into what it actually looked like for Greg to start breaking that cycle, the struggles that still showed up, and what finally helped him move forward for good.

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Today’s episode is a real one. We’re sitting down with Greg Johnstone, and this is a story about success, self-sabotage, and what it actually takes to rebuild your life. Greg didn’t come from a place with a clear blueprint for success. He figured things out as he went, built a scrappy mindset, and found ways to win in different areas.

 But at the same time, there was always a pattern running in the background. Find success, reward it, lose control, and repeat. Drinking became the answer to everything. Stress, celebration, bad days, good days… it didn’t matter. And even when things looked good on the outside, there was no real fulfillment behind it. 

Eventually, that path led him to start chasing something he actually cared about, getting into content and comedy, making people laugh, and finding a real sense of purpose for the first time. But the patterns didn’t just disappear. And when he became a father, everything started to hit different. Because now it wasn’t just about him anymore. it was about the example he was setting, and the life he was building for his son. 

This episode dives into that turning point, the moment where he realized he was still stuck in the same cycle, and what it took to finally start breaking it. If you’ve ever felt like you keep starting over or like you can’t hold onto the progress you make, this one’s going to hit.

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Welcome to episode 14 of The Prime Parent Podcast, where we break down what it really takes to operate at your highest level… not just in the gym, but in your energy, your focus, and your daily life.

Today we’re talking about something almost everyone feels, but not enough people address… the winter blues. This is the time of year when January motivation fades, the days get shorter, and without even realizing it, you slip into survival mode. Workouts feel heavier, your diet starts drifting, energy drops, cravings go up, and caffeine becomes mandatory. You tell yourself, “I just need to get through winter.”

But here’s the truth… this isn’t laziness, weakness, or age. It’s dysregulation.

Today we’re breaking down what’s actually going on, why it happens, how to recognize if you’re in it, and most importantly, how to get out of it and rebuild momentum before spring even gets here. Because spring shouldn’t save you… it should reveal the work you’ve already done.

Let’s dive in.