4 Fit Fatherhood

As a father, one of your duties is to become the best man you can be. That man, the one you become, will be what your son emulates, and the one your daughter seeks out. On this episode of the @4fitfatherhood podcast, I sat down with Victor Jones. Former Division 1 football player, turned MMA fighter, now correctional officer, husband, and father shares how the power of execution has shaped his life and business. This episode is full of 💎 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/4fitfatherhood/support

As we get closer to the end of the year ask yourself "am I the type of man I would follow?" If the answer isn't 100% yes then there is work to do. Understand though that that work doesn't have to be done all in one day. 1% better everyday should be the goal anything more should be a bonus anything less should be unacceptable. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/4fitfatherhood/support

We've heard from plenty of fathers at this point but what about fatherhood from a different perspective? This is one we can all relate to. On this episode of the 4 Fit Fatherhood Podcast Michael Cooper reminds us what life was like before we reached fatherhood. He shares his childhood and young life journey. Another pillar I feel maybe we don't touch enough is wealth so we dive into Life insurance and how you can use it to build wealth and leave a legacy. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/4fitfatherhood/support

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WHO IS MY FATHER? This question plagued Micheal Wellington for most of his life. Unfortunately, growing up without a father in the home has become a commonality in today's world. Just as he thought he had finally found him and started to build a relationship bad news hit. On this episode of the 4 Fit Fatherhood podcast, we sit down and talk about Coach Wellington's journey of being 'Fathered While Fatherless', which is also the title of his book, to being a father himself. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/4fitfatherhood/support

The comments section is in shambles yet again. A post from John Bernthal's Real Ones podcast has poured gasoline on an already well-lit fire. Get my take on the whole things as well as what I'm reading.  On the suggestion of a past guest I picked up Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters by Meg Meeker. Great book especially for girl dads like myself. I seriously suggest reading it or grabbing it on audible. Lastly, large in part to the dumpster fire that is my comments, I jumped into Nick Koumalatsos' book Excommunicated Warrior: The 7 Steps of Transition since he was the reason things blew up. So far so good. A new guest episode will be dropping this Friday. I sat down for the second time with Micheal Wellington author of Fathered While Fatherless: A Son Finding His Way. In our original interview the sound sucked so we re-recorded because his story is one that I don't think you would want to miss. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/4fitfatherhood/support

In the 1989 Batman film, Batman gives the signal to the Gotham police force, enabling them to call him when the city was in danger. You are their superhero, their Batman. When they put out that signal you gotta show up. On this solo episode of the @4fitfatherhood podcast I gather my thoughts on this past few weeks instagram posts and comments sections. Then I issue a challenge for all fit dads! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/4fitfatherhood/support

A two-year child custody battle took a troubling turn in 2021 when his ex-wife moved to Africa with their 6-year-old son and 3-year-old daughter. For months, Gaya Viaan, has been worked to get his children back home. Going months at a time with absolutely no contact with them which eventually caused him to start losing faith he would one day see them again. This story is usually a movie starring Liam Neeson. Even though Gaya, doesn't possess a "special set of skills" his love for his children and his commitment to fatherhood wouldn't let him give up. This is a must hear story. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/4fitfatherhood/support

The @4fitfatherhood social media page has been set ablaze with these 3 topics. 3 posts and 10k+ followers later its time to address them. I will continue to post the guest episodes but over the next few weeks consider these supplemental episodes to cover these topics a bonus.  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/4fitfatherhood/support

Be present not perfect! Just being there is super important. A lot of times we will get things wrong and for that we must apologize, however it is that understanding that helps us become better. Fatherhood is a journey that we must all take one step at a time. For some of us it will be leaps and bounds while for other it may be tip toeing. On this episode of the 4 Fit Fatherhood podcast I sat down with Shawn Serfass a talked about his fatherhood journey. At 16 Shawn was on the verge of living the young athlete's dream. He was playing at a high level with multiple D1 offers when addiction kicked him off his path and eventually landed him behind bars. Hear how Shawn has battled back to become a successful father, gym owner, and leader of a non-profit 2nd Chance Mentors that helps boys become men by providing leadership and lessons. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/4fitfatherhood/support