4 Fit Fatherhood

In this episode of the 4 Fit Fatherhood Podcast, Rod sits down with Drew Sinclair for a real conversation about fatherhood, faith, sobriety, fitness, and freedom. Drew shares how he retired from the Coast Guard, sold everything, moved his family into an RV, and began living a more intentional life. He opens up about becoming sober on January 1, 2025, finding his faith soon after, and how those choices changed the way he shows up as a husband and father.This episode digs into breaking generational cycles, learning how to be present with your kids, and why too many fathers drift through life without ever really asking what they want. Drew also talks about his simple fitness approach, why most men do have time to train, and how small daily choices can change your whole life.If you are a father trying to get back on track physically, mentally, or spiritually, this episode will hit home.Key takeawaysDrew retired from the Coast Guard on May 17, 2024 and began full-time RV travel with his family.He went sober on January 1, 2025 after years of alcohol shaping his identity and routine.A Bible gifted by another veteran became one of the turning points in his faith journey.Drew believes many men are not short on time. They just have not made fitness a priority.His non-negotiables are scripture, training, and speaking life into his wife and kids each morning.He is focused on breaking generational cycles and giving his children a different experience than he had.Presence matters more than perfection in fatherhood.Freedom, for Drew, means living intentionally and having more control over how he shows up for his family.Timestamps0:00 Intro0:39 Rod welcomes Drew Sinclair1:19 Drew introduces himself, retirement, RV life, homeschooling, sobriety3:25 Listening to God and moving with purpose4:34 Drew talks about coming to faith after years of disbelief7:35 Sobriety came first, then faith8:10 The Bible gifted by another veteran in Maine10:48 How faith changed Drew’s standards and outlook12:45 Drew’s kids and breaking generational cycles15:51 What Drew is doing differently as a father17:23 The pull between provision and presence18:20 Parenting in close quarters and building deeper connection19:38 Raising adults and trusting the process22:40 How Drew started sobriety one day at a time27:58 Fitness for busy dads with limited time and equipment34:04 What to do if you only have 15 minutes to work out35:34 Daily non-negotiables and morning routine39:17 The truth Drew had to face to finally change44:00 Identity, drinking culture, and losing old relationships49:20 What Drew wants his kids to remember about him52:29 Drew’s message to fathers who feel stuck55:01 Where to connect with Drew57:36 Freedom, family, and building a different life59:07 Outro

In this episode of the 4 Fit Fatherhood Podcast, Rod sits down with Jared Stein, COO of Strategy Financial Group, for a real conversation on discipline, fitness, financial preparedness, and what it takes to keep growing as a man through different seasons of life.Jared shares his path from Wall Street to fitness entrepreneurship, how COVID forced a major life pivot, and why he now helps families think through financial readiness in a practical way. They talk about the link between training and resilience, why hard things build capacity, and how simple habits in the gym and in life can change your future.The conversation also gets into estate planning, trusts, retirement, college planning, sleep, nutrition, alcohol, and why so many men overcomplicate both fitness and finances. This episode is packed with practical perspective for men who want to lead well, stay strong, and protect what they are building.If this episode helped you, share it with another dad, subscribe to the channel, and make sure you’re following so you do not miss the next episode.Connect with Jared Stein:Instagram: https://instagram.com/jared_s_steinLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jared-steinnyc/About Jared:Jared Stein is the COO of Strategy Financial Group. He is a reformed Wall Street professional turned fitness entrepreneur who relocated from New York City to Arizona after COVID, where he later ran operations at CIVANA, a wellness resort. He now helps lead a family-office-style firm focused on serving people without massive wealth, with an emphasis on financial preparedness and long-term readiness for families. He has been doing CrossFit since 2008, is an avid reader, a die-hard Mets fan, a new golfer, the oldest of five siblings, and is happily married.Timestamps:00:00 Intro and why these conversations matter01:36 Meet Jared Stein03:24 How COVID became a pivot point04:47 The only way out is through06:02 How fitness builds real-life capacity07:05 Why early workouts set the tone10:12 What Strategy Financial Group does12:22 Why men avoid financial planning13:14 Jared’s personal reason for this work14:37 The first step most families need17:16 What estate planning actually is18:57 Revocable vs. irrevocable trusts19:29 Why nearly everyone should have a trust20:27 What can go into a trust21:04 Retirement, college, and planning ahead23:54 Is it too late to start?25:26 Shifting into fitness27:40 Why CrossFit community matters28:56 Why Jared still prioritizes training33:11 Train for life, not just the gym34:25 Stop putting pressure on yourself35:52 Why training matters more as you age37:20 You do not need much to get started38:18 A simple 20-minute workout for busy men39:42 Why consistency wins40:39 Nutrition, sleep, and fitness41:27 Overrated advice in fitness and finance45:59 The boring basics that still work47:34 Why simple strategies usually win50:47 One thing more men should avoid52:55 Why alcohol affects more than you think53:28 Where to connect with Jared54:44 Final message on consistency#4FitFatherhood #Fatherhood #Fitness #Finance #MensHealth #Discipline #SelfImprovement #CrossFit #RetirementPlanning #Legacy

In this episode of the 4 Fit Fatherhood Podcast, Rod sits down with John Mulligan, also known as Johnny Utah, for a conversation that goes way beyond hunting.This episode is about discipline, patience, work ethic, marriage, raising kids, masculinity, identity, and what it looks like to lead your family with strength and control.John shares stories about his upbringing, the hard lessons he learned from his father, the meaning behind “work more hours,” how he tries to balance being strong and supportive with his own kids, and why every man needs something that keeps him grounded.If you are a father trying to lead better, stay disciplined, and become harder to break in a distracted world, this one is for you.Connect with John Mulligan:Instagram: @johnny.utahuntSubscribe to the 4 Fit Fatherhood PodcastShare this episode with another dad who needs it.Timestamps00:00 Why this conversation is bigger than hunting01:22 Meet John Mulligan aka Johnny Utah02:34 Growing up with a tough father and learning work ethic05:20 Law enforcement, entrepreneurship, and finding hunting later in life07:41 Why living away from chaos helps John stay grounded09:46 Rod and John on fathers who led through discipline12:18 John’s father softening later in life14:11 The meaning of “work more hours”17:18 Raising respectful kids and balancing support with discipline20:27 Why fathers need balance, not extremes21:21 Becoming a parent without having it all figured out23:17 Sports, hunting, and teaching kids responsibility28:23 What hunting teaches about patience and preparation31:04 Words, actions, and the arrow you can’t take back32:02 iPads, distraction, and being truly present with your kids34:29 Invisible work, making time, and fatherhood discipline36:23 Marriage, family roles, and staying connected as husband and wife38:25 The identity inside every role a man carries44:21 What Primal Divide really means49:22 Why John stepped away from TV hunting51:43 Returning to law enforcement and training with Pepperball56:30 Rod on virtual learning and real-world education1:02:30 Hunting, conservation, and misunderstood truth1:06:14 Why it is never too late to change direction1:08:59 Rapid fire questions1:13:27 The Johnny Utah nickname story1:15:32 Where to follow John1:18:04 Final takeaway: don’t drift, lead#4FitFatherhood #Fatherhood #JohnMulligan #JohnnyUtah #Masculinity #WorkEthic #Discipline #PodcastForDads #IntentionalFatherhood #Brotherhood

This episode starts where it should — not with credentials, but with character.Rod sits down with Dr. Ben Page to talk about who he is as a man and father before ever touching chiropractic, books, or business. Ben shares what it’s like raising a 20-year-old and a 2-year-old at the same time, and how perspective changes when you realize how fast the moments go.From there, the conversation moves into discipline, cold showers, early mornings, and why consistency beats intensity. Ben explains his philosophy that the body heals itself when given proper motion, nutrition, rest, and patience.They cover:Why flexibility may matter more than strength for aging menWhy healing takes time (and meds don’t actually heal)Meat and fat as fuel, plants as medicineThe emotional pillar many dads neglectHow nature helped Ben overcome a dark mental seasonOne practical shift dads can make this weekIf you’re training hard, feeling beat up, or carrying more stress than you admit, this episode will challenge you to rethink healing.Subscribe, share with a dad, and leave a quick review.00:00 – Opening: Who Ben Is as a Man02:00 – Raising a 20-Year-Old and a 2-Year-Old08:00 – Time Management & 5AM Discipline15:00 – Cold Showers & Choosing Hard19:00 – What Chiropractors Really Do24:30 – Meat, Fat & Plants Explained28:45 – The 4 Pillars of Health31:00 – Playing in the Dirt & Emotional Healing35:00 – The Comfrey Story41:00 – Biggest Mistakes Men Make with Injuries49:30 – The Most Neglected Pillar52:00 – One Change Dads Can Make This Week59:00 – Rapid Fire Questions

Fatherhood lessons from a real conversation with James Fouché. We talk about defining a “good day,” fatherhood across countries, breaking cycles, infertility and marriage pressure, choosing presence, the “white noise” season of parenting, being a “silly daddy,” and a message to dads who feel like quitting.Timestamps00:00 Intro00:37 “A good day” as a dad (simple definition of success)01:11 Fatherhood has no time zone04:02 Childhood story + breaking cycles06:41 Infertility journey + marriage pressure09:53 Kids arrive fast + adjusting priorities12:34 “I’m not going to be an absent dad” (choosing presence)18:00 The “white noise” season of parenting21:32 Parenting as a team (marriage + roles)24:28 “Silly daddy” and connection at home29:31 The percentages shift in different seasons of life36:14 Letting your kids see rejection and resilience57:36 Message to dads: don’t give up59:34 Wrap upConnect with James FouchéInstagram: @jamesfouchewritesX (Twitter): @jamesfouche49LinkedIn: James Fouché (search “James Fouché Writes”)Website: jamesfouche.comIf this episode helped you, subscribe, share with a dad, and leave a quick review.