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Summary
In this episode, Jey interviews Ethan Linn, an online health and fitness coach and a new dad. They discuss the evolution of health and fitness coaching, the importance of overall well-being for dads, and the common goals and approaches for dads' health. They also talk about the challenges of postpartum depression in men and the dismissal of men's mental health struggles. The conversation highlights the loneliness and mental health challenges that dads often face. In this conversation, Ethan Linn and Jey discuss the importance of embracing vulnerability and emotional expression, especially for men. They explore the reality of mental health challenges and the need for action-based coping mechanisms. Ethan shares his experience with using health and fitness goals as a way to work through emotional stress. They also discuss the concept of the lizard brain and warehouse brain, highlighting how men's brains are wired for solution-based thinking. The conversation concludes with a focus on finding grounding and joy in the smallest things, as well as the power of helping others.

Takeaways

Prioritize your health and focus on getting stronger and pain-free.
Give yourself time and be patient with your health journey.
Postpartum depression can affect men as well, and it is important to seek support and understanding.
Men's mental health struggles are often dismissed, but it is crucial to address and prioritize them.
Being a dad can be fulfilling but also lonely, and it is important to seek connection and support. Men should embrace vulnerability and emotional expression as a way to address mental health challenges.
Action-based coping mechanisms, such as setting health and fitness goals, can be effective for men in managing emotional stress.
Men's brains are wired for solution-based thinking, and understanding this can help in finding effective coping skills.
Finding joy in the smallest things and helping others can bring a sense of grounding and fulfillment.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Teaser
01:01 Introduction of Guest and Fatherhood Journey
03:34 Evolution of Health and Fitness Coaching
06:51 Transition to Circuit Workouts
09:46 Importance of Overall Well-being for Dads
11:42 Common Goals and Approaches for Dads' Health
14:24 Balancing Diet and Enjoyment
16:42 Long-term Health and Generational Impact
20:42 Expectations and Patience in Health Journey
28:55 Postpartum Depression in Men
35:19 Dismissal of Men's Mental Health Struggles
38:30 Loneliness and Mental Health Challenges for Dads
41:53 Embracing Vulnerability and Emotional Expression
42:23 The Reality of Mental Health Challenges
43:21 Action-Based Coping Mechanisms
44:19 The Power of Health and Fitness Goals
46:25 Coping Skills for Men
47:38 The Lizard Brain and Warehouse Brain
50:36 Finding Grounding and Focus
52:54 The Responsibility to Provide and Protect
54:17 Stoicism as a Grounding Philosophy
57:42 Finding Joy in the Smallest Things
59:30 Helping Others to Feel on Top of the World