Elliott Castello is an athlete, coach, and father of two daughters. He earned his degree in Psychology from Ohio State in 2004. Over the past two decades he’s worked within various programs involving child development, disabled adults and children, and more.
In this episode, Elliott shares how fitness and community turned his life around and provided a path towards a life of intention. We discussed his experience working with traumatized youth, our thoughts on therapy as a tool for self-discovery, fatherhood, and more.
Timecodes:
(1:10) - Encouraging Creativity & Confidence in Kids
(6:27) - Elliott's Fitness Journey
(14:35) - Value of Accountability
(17:16) - Finding Your Tribe / Meeting Virtual Friends
(20:29) - Everyone Has a Story
(22:25) - Perspective Towards Your Past Self
(27:31) - Interest in Psychology
(29:39) - Working With Traumatized Children
(34:14) - Easier or Harder To Overcome Trauma as a Child
(35:41) - Therapy & Knowing Yourself
(38:09) - Embracing, Not Erasing Chapters of Your Life
(40:33) - Does Everyone Need Therapy
(44:00) - Physical Exercise as an Emotional Release
(48:59) - Why Elliott Hikes / Rucks
(50:52) - Self-Belief Gained Through Challenges
(55:08) - Dabbling With Running
(56:20) - Starting Slow
(57:23) - Operating From Perspective of Gratitude
(59:33) - Fatherless Childhood & Being a Father
(1:04:37) - Masculinity & Femininity
(1:06:39) - Advice for Parents
(1:08:27) - Sharing Interests With Your Children
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