Extra: Since we focused and honored Moms in the month of May, with Father's Day coming soon this month of June, we are honoring and talking about and with Dads. Enjoy:)
"An empty cup doesn't have anything left to fill other cups."
This powerful metaphor opens a candid conversation between Shelly and Nathaniel Hovsepian, founder of Fit Fatherhood, about the critical connection between personal wellness and effective parenting. Drawing from their combined decades of experience in health, wellness, and raising children, they explore how parents—particularly busy, career-driven dads—can prioritize their wellbeing without sacrificing family time.
Nathaniel shares the story behind creating Fit Fatherhood, born from merging his passion for health and wellness with his commitment to being a present, engaged father. Moving beyond the one-size-fits-all approaches that dominate the wellness industry, he advocates for personalized strategies that acknowledge the unique challenges parents face. From making intentional decisions about children's social media presence to establishing family fitness traditions like "Sunday sprint days," the conversation offers tangible examples of integrating wellness into family life.
What truly distinguishes this discussion is its refreshing honesty about the struggles all parents face. Both Shelly and Nathaniel openly acknowledge their imperfections and challenging moments, emphasizing that wellness isn't about perfection but progress. They discuss the research showing that even making healthier choices just 10% of the time can create meaningful change, offering a grace-filled perspective that counters the all-or-nothing mentality so common in wellness conversations.
Whether you're juggling toddlers and career ambitions or navigating the empty nest transition, this episode provides practical wisdom for prioritizing what matters most. Discover how the "rocks, pebbles, sand" approach to time management can help you identify and schedule your highest priorities first, and learn why modeling healthy habits for your children might be the most important wellness practice of all.
Are you a Dad ready to fill your cup so you can better fill others? Connect with Nathaniel to explore Fit Fatherhood resources at fitfatherhood.net. And remember—small, consistent changes add up to transformed lives for both you and your family.
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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NathanielHovespian
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Thank you for listening to the Words of Wellness podcast with Shelly Jefferis. I am honored and so grateful to have you here and it would mean the world to me if you could take a minute to follow, leave a 5-star review and share the podcast with anyone you love and anyone you feel could benefit from the message.
Thank you and God Bless! And remember to do something for yourself, for your wellness on this day!
In Health,
Shelly
