In this episode of War on Dad Bods, we sit down with Tim Fox — a performing motivational strongman speaker, sheriff’s deputy, and grandfather who proves that strength comes from more than just muscle. 💥

Tim shares his journey from growing up inspired by pro wrestling to becoming a world-class strongman who bends horseshoes, tears phone books, and inspires thousands through his Strongman Storytelling shows. He talks about his 60-pound weight loss, the power of faith and self-care, and why there’s truly no easy way out when it comes to health, happiness, and purpose.

You’ll hear:

🔥 How Tim turned feats of strength into messages of hope

🙏 His “Prayer & Self-Care” philosophy for real resilience

🥩 The simple nutrition and training habits that changed his life

💡 Why hard work and gratitude will always beat shortcuts

Whether you’re in the gym, in your car, or at a crossroads, this episode will light a fire under you to dig deeper and find your own inner strength.

🌐 Website: strongmanstorytelling.com

📸 Instagram: @strongmanstorytelling

🎵 TikTok: @strongmanstorytelling

📘 Facebook: Tim Fox – Bedford County Sheriff’s Office (search Tim Fox Bedford County Sheriff’s Office)

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In this episode of The War on Dad Bods 🎙️, we sit down with Johnathan Owens — a traveling sales manager, early-morning workout regular, and one of those rare people who makes everyone around him better. 💪

We talk about:

🔥 The “three outcomes rule” that simplifies any challenge

🧠 Why curiosity (not motivation) is the real driver of success

💬 How to lead with empathy and build others up — “be the glue”

❤️ Relationship check-ins that actually strengthen connection

🥦 Health hacks for people who travel — hydration, Oura Rings, and smart routines

🥊 And how acknowledgment might be the most powerful step toward change

This one’s packed with real talk, practical wisdom, and a few laughs along the way.

💍 Relationship exercise: “How you see yourself vs. how your partner sees you”

• 📖 Book Mentioned: Keto Fast by Dr. Joseph Mercola

• 💡 Health Tech: Oura Ring – for sleep, stress, and recovery tracking

• 🧠 Favorite Quote: “As iron sharpens iron, so shall man sharpen man.” — Proverbs 27:17

🎵 Johnathan’s Workout Vibes:

🔗 Mentioned in this episode:“Sad songs make me strong.” — Think Heart’s “Alone” or “Baby Come Back.”

What does it take to lose 180 pounds, rebuild your health, and discover your true purpose? In this episode, we sit down with Bobby Shelton — entrepreneur, leadership coach, and host of the Easy Hard vs. Hard Hard podcast — to talk about his incredible transformation.

Bobby shares:

✅ How he went from 354 pounds to medicine-free

✅ Why finding your “Hard Hard” is the key to lasting change

✅ The mindset shifts that turned depression into determination

✅ Practical fitness & nutrition strategies that actually work

If you’re ready to stop making excuses and start owning your life, this conversation is for you.

🔗 Connect with Bobby Shelton

• Podcast: Easy Hard vs. Hard Hard

• Book (coming soon): Easy Hard vs. Hard Hard

• LinkedIn: Bobby Shelton

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In this high-energy episode of The War on Dad Bods, we sit down with Brian Maurice — a father of three, a real estate machine with 200+ homes sold, a former teacher, and the founder of the mega-popular Instagram page @eatingnola 🍤🏡💪

Brian’s story is all about balance — between eating great food and staying fit, building a successful business and staying present with family, and chasing goals without burning out. We cover everything from po’boys to protein shakes, and from dad jokes to life-changing real estate advice.

👨‍👧‍👦 Topics Covered:

• ⚖️ How Brian balances real estate, fitness, food, and fatherhood

• 🍳 His strategy for eating big while staying lean

• 🏠 Real estate wisdom for busy dads (and why timing the market is a myth)

• 🧠 The mindset shift that came after his daughter’s cancer battle

• 🐊 That wild story about… catching an alligator?!

• 🧬 Why he’s excited about AI in healthcare and how he’s using ChatGPT

• 💥 His favorite motivational quotes, go-to workouts, and health hacks

🔥 Mentioned in the Episode:

• 📸 Follow Brian’s foodie journey: @eatingnola

• 🏡 Connect with Brian for real estate: @brianmaurice

• 📖 Favorite quote: “To know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived – this is to have succeeded.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson

• 📘 Book Rec: Seven Levels of Communication by Michael J. Maher

• 🧠 AI Mention: ChatGPT

💬 Favorite Quotes:

“Balance never happens all at once. Sometimes you shift too far and just have to recenter.”“Surround yourself with people better than you – that’s the real secret sauce.”

🎙️ Connect with Us:

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Brandon Hebert joins the War on Dad Bods to share how he went from state champion wrestler to owning the #1 Anytime Fitness in the country—all while raising three kids, leading community initiatives, and building a life of purpose and freedom. We talk about his rise, his setbacks (including losing his father and Hurricane Katrina), and how he bounced back to build a life most dream of. If you’re a busy dad with big goals and no time to waste, this is the one you need to hear. 💪👊

In this episode, we cover:

• Brandon’s definition of “winning on all fronts” 🔥

• Lessons from high school wrestling and building grit

• How Hurricane Katrina and personal loss shaped his mindset

• The #1 mindset shift for long-term fitness success 🧠

• How to build a gym that actually helps people

• What most trainers and gym-goers get completely wrong

• Why “maintaining” is often a huge win

• The powerful motivator behind Brandon’s parenting goals

• How he used AI + data to make his gym better

• The best and worst advice he’s ever received

  
  

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In this episode of War on Dad Bods, Matt sits down with Don Yoakum — 3x national champion, world-class windsurfer, and founder of 10 successful real estate brokerages — to unpack the mindset behind elite performance.

💡 You’ll hear how Don applies Olympic-level discipline to everyday life, and why being different beats being better. From business crashes to major comebacks, Don shares hard-earned lessons on consistency, focus, and creating lasting success.

🔥 Topics Covered:

• How Don trained his way to world-class status in windsurfing

• Turning athletic discipline into business success

• The power of daily habits & “stacking” routines

• What most people get wrong about motivation

• Why consistency outperforms talent over time

• The truth about scaling businesses (and what to avoid)

• Using AI to revolutionize real estate

• Why “being different” is the new competitive edge

• Don’s favorite health routines & supplements

• What inspires him every day (spoiler: it’s not success)

📚 Resources & Mentions:

• Atomic Habits by James Clear

• Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl

• The 22 Laws of Category Design by Christopher Lochhead

• 10x Is Easier Than 2x by Dan Sullivan & Dr. Benjamin Hardy

• Don’s company: ProInsight.com

💬 Quote of the Episode:

“If you show up every day in alignment with your gifts — and stay focused — the competition just falls away.” — Don Yoakum

🔗 Connect with Don Yoakum:

📧 [email protected]

📘 Facebook: Don Yoakum

🌐 Website: ProInsight.com

📸Instagram: @yoakumdon

What does it take to crush it as a CEO, stay shredded, raise 6 kids, and still have time for date night? 💼💪👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 In this episode of The War on Dad Bods, we sit down with Justin — a high-performance leader, family man, and host of the Think Bigger Real Estate podcast.

We talk fitness 🏋️‍♂️, faith 🙏, business strategy 💡, and the mindset needed to win the long game. From overcoming injuries to transforming his health, Justin shares his playbook on how to show up strong at home, at work, and in life.

🔥 If you’re a busy dad trying to level up in all areas — this one’s for you.

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Why do so many busy parents know they need to get healthy, but just can’t stay consistent? 🤔 On this episode of The War on Dad Bods, we sit down with powerhouse coach and full-time mom/engineer Erin Rourke 🏃‍♀️👩‍👧‍👦 to tackle the real reasons behind the struggle — from time scarcity to guilt and outdated health myths.

Erin shares her no-nonsense, practical strategies for making fitness and nutrition doable even in the chaos of parenthood. You’ll learn:

• Why women feel guilty for prioritizing themselves 😓

• The real key to consistency (hint: it’s not motivation) 🔁

• What’s wrong with traditional fitness advice 🚫

• How to support your partner’s health journey without being annoying 😅

• Why you should stop chasing the scale and start tracking real wins 📏📸

Whether you’re juggling work, kids, or just trying to make it through the day, this episode will leave you inspired, informed, and ready to take back your health — guilt-free. 🎯

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Dads listening right now—imagine being out of shape, exhausted, and feeling like you’re letting your kids down. Now imagine being unstoppable. Today, we’re talking to a man who made that leap

What happens to kids who don’t fit into traditional sports? Where do they go to build confidence, discipline, and resilience? On this episode of The War on Dad Bods, we sit down with Jeremy Jackson—aka The Black Belt Runner and The Child Whisperer—a martial arts coach with 30 years of experience in transforming lives.

From being the last kid picked in school sports to becoming a black belt, ultra-runner, and community leader, Jeremy shares his unique approach to working with kids, his hacks for overcoming self-doubt, and how a toilet paper trick helps kids bounce back from tears.

We also dive into:

🔥 Overcoming bullying and finding confidence through martial arts

🔥 How parents can support kids who don’t thrive in team sports

🔥 The psychology behind motivation & emotional resilience

🔥 Ultra-marathon running after major knee reconstruction

🔥 The Ninja Wrapping Party—a holiday event that gives back to the community

And much more! If you’re looking for real strategies on building resilience, powerful lessons from martial arts, and a whole lot of inspiration, this episode is a must-listen.

🔗 Connect with Jeremy Jackson:

📍 Website: sanfordbbla.com

📍 Instagram & TikTok: @BlackBeltRunner

📍 YouTube: Excess Martial Arts

🚀 Hit play and get ready to be inspired! 🎧💥