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Time To Grow Up DadReflecting on Episode 17 with Sarah SummersWhat a cool chat with Sarah! I could sit back and process my conversation with her after a few days.
Hearing it from the point of view of a parent whose kid is on the other side of the world helps to put some things into perspective regarding my situation with my parents and what could be going through their minds.
It was also interesting to hear her talk about her experience as a surrogate mother, and something that struck me after the conversation was that not a lot of people would consider that as a way of helping others...2025-06-0213 min
Time To Grow Up DadEpisode 18 With Sarah SummersSarah has such a unique story, and I am so glad we cross paths to allow me to gain some insight on what it is like to be ‘on the other side’ of the coin when it comes to being a parent, where you have a child that is studying in a completely different country. I was very much (and still am) that child to my parents, and of course, I have my views, but it was terrific to get a perspective from someone (Sarah) who has her child currently studying in Japan. All this while doing her Masters at the...2025-05-2645 min
Time To Grow Up DadReflecting on Episode 17 with Mike MahaffeyThey say as you grow older, your views change, and in the case of Mike, that was the vibe I was getting. Honestly, I give all the credit to him because for someone who might be old, being receptive to change is important, especially as a parent, and always being able to adapt to the situation.
The conversation opened up my eyes to see that we need to ensure we let our children be who they want to be, but even as parents, we sometimes need to be open to exploring new things for ourselves, be it a new hobby...2025-05-1914 min
Time To Grow Up DadEpisode 18 with Mike MahaffeyI had the pleasure of speaking to none other than the old bastard himself, Mr Mike Mahaffery. Mike and I connected via a little mutual group called BJJ Mental Models. While he graciously stroked my ego a couple of times on my BJJ skill (thanks, Mike), Mike gave me a few gems of wisdom as a father himself, having kids who are adults who mostly have their own interests and hobbies.
He reinforces the idea that at the end of the day, kids will grow up into adults of their own, and its essential always to acknowledge that as a...2025-05-1244 min
Time To Grow Up DadReflecting on Episode 16 with Gerry LynchSo, if you did catch this episode, it was recorded a few weeks after Marcus was born. And boy, oh boy, life is different! I took a few things speaking to Gerry, and I had a lot of time to reflect on some of the things I would try to do with my kids as they grow older.
It's always going to be a fine line on 'baby-ing' them VS letting them learn from mistakes. I think one of the things that I am starting to realize with parents who end up having kids who grow up to be independent...2025-05-0614 min
Time To Grow Up DadEpisode 17 with Gerry LynchI had the pleasure of speaking to Gerry Lynch, a jack of all trades but primarily at this point, a great business coach and even greater father to his children (biological and stepson).
For context and to set this episode up, I have been working with Gerry and his wife as their coach, and I know how good their family dynamics are. It's fantastic to get some fatherly advice and general good mindset approaches when running a small business while ensuring I (and other parents alike) can also spend time with the family.
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Time To Grow Up DadReflecting on Episode 15 with Cliff HarveyBased on my guess (which tends not always to be accurate lol) by the time this airs, we should have Marcus and I can imagine the chaos observed at home. While recording and doing this episode, Cliff has greatly reminded me that to be the most present parent you can be, it's vital always to spend time just to calm your mind with things like yoga. He also gave a fascinating perspective, which was that while being an older parent, there are a lot of upsides to things which ultimately tend to lead to him being able to spend more...2025-04-2112 min
Time To Grow Up DadEpisode 15 with Cliff HarveyWoohoo, another podcast in the books. Let's see how long you boys can keep this up because, by the time this comes out, Marcus will likely be tearing up the house with Henry. I have the pleasure of chatting with Cliff about what life will be like for me when we go from a one-kid to a two-kid household. It's cool to chat with Cliff outside of what we usually discuss at work: nutrition and the best ways to teach and train nutritionists. Its nice to get his take on his experience going from one kid to two. From the...2025-04-1455 min
Time To Grow Up DadReflecting on Episode 14 with Pete TansleyIt is always great to reconnect with old friends, and in this case, reconnecting with my first-ever mentor, Pete shed light on how far we both have come. When I first worked with Pete, this would have been when his kids were still young and in primary school, and back then (as Pete would say), being naive, I never really knew what parenthood was like. It's pretty interesting to sit back now and edit/listen to the conversation that we had on the previous episode, which reinforced an idea in my head as to where I ultimately want to be...2025-04-0712 min
Time To Grow Up DadEpisode 14 with Pete TansleyI had the pleasure of speaking to my first-ever mentor, Pete Tansley. We go way back to 2018/201,9 when he was the first ever mentor/coach I hired outside of the context of sport-specific and nutrition training. Back then, I knew Pete had twins, and he shared his stories about being a father and a business owner.
It feels like things have come full circle, and I am asking for his thoughts on parenthood so far. From topics like being present, how to ensure you take care of yourself first, ways to do deep work, and the struggles of what it...2025-03-3040 min
Time To Grow Up DadReflecting on Episode 13 with Newton ChengWhew! What an episode! I sincerely thank Newton for being so open to chat about his family, especially in light of recent events. There are many takeaways from our conversation, but primarily, we reached an agreement on a few things that can significantly benefit one's mental health as a parent: Ensure you have a community behind you, whether big or small, always take time to process your emotions, and no matter what cards life deals you, keep playing the game.
Thank you again for the chat. From our family to yours, we wish you the best and a speedy recovery...2025-03-2312 min
Time To Grow Up DadEpisode 13 with Newton ChengOn today's podcast episode, I have none other than Newton Cheng on the show. While this could have turned into a podcast about powerlifting and work, Newton and his family received some dire news during the 2024 holiday season with one of his daughters being diagnosed with Leukemia. Since then, this is the first time he has spoken publicly about his experience in an interview/podcast setting.
For those who know Newton, outside of his strength accolades, he is also a big advocate for speaking out about mental health, rightfully so; he also works as the director of health and performance...2025-03-1654 min
Time To Grow Up DadReflecting on Episode 12 with Mickey KilmartinWoohoo! I'm unsure where we stand regarding whether Marcus is here. However, my chat with Mickey highlighted some things for me. As someone who likes the idea of being as competitive as possible as an athlete (if you consider powerlifting a sport, lol), I've started to adopt a mindset shift. I try to view parenting itself as a bit of a competition, and, as corny as it sounds, I aim to compete with myself daily to be the best parent I can be. Another significant takeaway was the idea of being fit and healthy for your kids. I say this...2025-03-0913 min
Time To Grow Up DadEpisode 12 with Mickey KilmartinIn today's episode, I had the pleasure to speak to Mickey, who is deep into the thick of things when wrangling not just an 8-month-old but two other older children. Despite all of the craziness AND being a teacher and a coach himself, he still is able to be the 'fit dad' around his little outcove of homes and strives to show up as the best version of himself as he can be. We covered topics like why is it important to stay healthy as a father, how can we transition from having a competitive mindset in sport to being...2025-03-0241 min
Time To Grow Up DadReflecting on Episode 11 with Lily WheelsMan, when I realize this, I am not sure where life is at the moment but the chat with Lily did help me to put things into perspective as Clare and I gear up to welcome our second kid into the world (her mostly, I just hang around lol). But for those who tuned in to the previous podcast as well as if you spoke to me over the last two months, the primary mental hurdle I started to develop since December was that I do not want my child to be at risk of anything, especially before he can...2025-02-2313 min
Time To Grow Up DadEpisode 11 with Lily WheelsWhat a great chat with Lily, and it certainly sets abit of a tone for me in addressing some concerns we have with having a generally smaller baby. We discussed how quickly Lily could rebound back, but more importantly, on the mental side of being put under GA due to complications and how she is still trying to work through things mentally. Despite all of the challenges as well Lily can pivot to help other mothers coming out of post-partum as well as build a community to support one another because no one can truly prepare you for what happens...2025-02-1641 min
Time To Grow Up DadReflecting on Episode 10 with Kelly DrummondWoohoo, that is another episode, which means it is another week closer to Marcus being born. This week I had some time to reflect on the conversation I had with Kelly, and it was not a conversation I initially thought would go down, but it was a conversation that I value a lot in hindsight. From the safety of kids to understanding the mindset and some challenges around being the stepmom in the kid(s) life, it gave me a whole new perspective on things, and there were, while controversial, some things that I will personally take on board especially...2025-02-0914 min
Time To Grow Up DadEpisode 10 with Kelly Drummondnot only build a bond but have them accept her as part of the family. We also talked about some of her hot takes on parenting and controversial stances that everyone should at least be open to the idea that there is no right way to parent children.
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Time To Grow Up DadReflecting on Episode 9 with Julianne TaylorDang, what an incredible episode. Honestly, I approached this conversation with an open mind, as I had no idea how it would go. But Julliane is such a fantastic person and a fantastic parent. She gave me what I felt was like a 1:1 coaching call on how to be a parent, lol.
She opened up my eyes to the fact that, despite how the family household came to be, parenting has some similarities at the end of the day! While all kids are different, it opened my eyes to the fact that it's not about how the kids come about...2025-01-2613 min
A Slice of Humble Pie with P2Navigating Weight Class Sports and Chronic ConditionsExploring the intersection of chronic disease and weight class sports, this episode delves deep into the nutritional strategies athletes can adopt to maintain performance while managing health conditions. Our guest, Choong Kwan, Clinical Sports Nutritionist, shares valuable insights on the importance of individualized nutrition, communication with coaches, and fostering resilience amidst challenges.• Understanding the complexities of weight class sports • The impact of weigh-in times on athlete strategy • Managing chronic conditions like diabetes, IBS, and PCOS • The emotional challenges of chronic illness in competition • Success stories and cautionary tales from the field • The...2025-01-2254 min
Time To Grow Up DadEpisode 9 with Julianne TaylorThis was an incredible insight into adoption. Julianne was graciously open to sharing some of her insights with me on how she and her husband ended up with two wonderful adopted kids and some of the considerations they had to consider when it comes to adoption.
While not too dissimilar to regular parenting, it opened my eyes to how the adoption process works and what happens in the family post-adoption, such as teaching the children a new language and ultimately fostering them into awesome adults, as Julianne and her husband did.
You can find Julianne on the links below and...2025-01-1943 min
Time To Grow Up DadReflecting on Episode 8 with Elaine WynnThis was a great chat with someone who was very far along the parenting journey, and while it would seem on paper Elaine is old, one thing that stuck with me was that she is very youthful at heart. Upon reflection, I think most parents would want to strive to be like Elaine, be active, and still be able to go toe-to-toe with their kids and grandkids. But something she also mentioned, which stuck, was the fact that, at times you just gotta suck it up. There is no easy way in life at times; you just have to grit...2025-01-1213 min
Time To Grow Up DadEpisode 8 With Elaine WynnThis was such a fun-filled episode looking at life itself through the lens of someone who would seem to have already figured out (kids and grandkids) yet still putting herself in a position to keep pushing herself to do more new and fun things.
Elaine, AKA Juijitsu Grandma, is showing the world that while parenting can be over (for the most part, as she still has to parent a few 50-year-old children,n haha) , its essential always to stay a kid at heart and always be willing to stay active and pursue fun things as we enter our golden years.
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Time To Grow Up DadReflecting on Episode 7 with Steve KwanI hope everyone is having a good holiday season so far, and thank you from the bottom of my heart for the support I have been getting so far with the podcast. I never thought I would be 14-15 episodes in its wild!
And on today's FINAL reflective episode for the year, I reflected on the chat I I had with Steve and how BJJ has opened my eyes to how best to get your kid involved in an activity or, in some cases, make sure how to be fluid around a problem in life, and how kids would want...2024-12-2911 min
Time To Grow Up DadEpisode 7 with Steve KwanWell, I had to wait till Christmas week to release this one because, honestly, I was a little starstruck that Steve even said to a podcast interview with me. For those who don't know, Steve Kwan (the more successful Kwan) runs an excellent online podcast dedicated to helping people get into and improve at Brazilian Jiujitsu (BJJ), which is truly one of a kind.
As you can imagine, I am already part of this sport/hobby. In our conversation, we discussed some parallels between BJJ and how that translates to parenthood, coaching kids, and getting his kid interested in the...2024-12-2245 min
Time To Grow Up DadReflecting on Episode 6 with Adam RenallThis was such a good episode, and the chat with Adam gave me a lot of perspectives and some ideas on how to manage my expectations, sacrifices, and much more when our second comes along in March 2025. A big thing that I I took away from it all, and reflecting on other parents I know of, is that Adam and his wife pride themselves on making sure they can spend as much time as possible with their kids, so ensuring they structure work around their kids and not the other way around. Adam also asked me a question about my...2024-12-1511 min
Time To Grow Up DadEpisode 6 with Adam RenallI had the opportunity to sit down and chat with Adam. Adam is a father of two, and he has a couple of things to add when it comes to a more modern style of parenting and juggling family life with work. We looked at how best he and his wife could structure their work weeks to spend as much time with their children as possible and what sacrifices he had to make in his coaching business, like pulling big work days to make it all happen. We also took a deeper dive into how coaching (or the art of...2024-12-0842 min
Time To Grow Up DadReflecting on Episode 5 with Naomi PageMan this episode was one that really got me thinking hard on some topics, mainly around guilt. Parent guilt was something that really was something that I really highlighted to myself when I had the conversation with Naomi and how I feel like I am not doing enough, despite on paper at least, people telling me I am doing alot. And also something about support systems and leaning on those who are willing to help, to help out. But also having this personal thing in my head that I want my kids to be like me, yet I know that...2024-12-0112 min
Time To Grow Up DadEpisode 5 with Naomi PageIn this episode, I had the pleasure to sit down (on a Saturday, as all parents do) and had a few good back-and-forths with Naomi. She is a parent of one. However, she is a hustler, not only working a 9-5 but also having her own very cool personal training studio tailored for parents and being child-friendly. We talked about some struggles of being a single parent and ensuring that we always rely on help where and when possible, as well as some of the struggles of just being a parent. At the same time, it can sometimes seem significant...2024-11-2442 min
Time To Grow Up DadReflecting on Episode 4 with JennyOh, what a great chat I had with Jenny. During my chat with her, I will not lie. My mind was all over the place because my brain decided to go in multiple directions and come up with multiple scenarios of having more than one kid in the house, from hobbies to technology. And definitely, there were a few things I reflected hard on, especially not feeling that guilt to take time out for myself as well. It's great to know that there is an end (good or bad?) to all the newborn-toddler stages, but it would also seem that...2024-11-1713 min
Time To Grow Up DadEpisode 4 with JennyIn this episode, I had an excellent opportunity to speak to Jenny, a mother of many kids (including her cats!). I asked her a few questions about her parenting style and how she can foster a good relationship with all her children. There were a couple of really critical moments in our conversation, such as how she can ensure technology and social media are being monitored but also accepted in the family, what are some small things that mothers really appreciate others would do (but never really say!) as well as some really good tips for me on how to...2024-11-1046 min
Time To Grow Up DadReflecting on Episode 3 with Hayden PritchardA few thoughts came to mind after my chat with Hayden. The most important thing I learned from it is that you have to be very flexible in your approach to life as a whole, especially after having 1-2 or more kid(s). It can also be challenging to ‘expect’ certain things regarding parenting. You can have all the ‘education and tools’ at your disposal, but when push comes to shove and the nuclear bomb is dropped, it's not gonna be as you expect. In saying that, experience also plays a huge factor. From what I gathered from Hayden, there are some...2024-11-0412 min
Time To Grow Up DadEpisode 3 with Hayden PritchardSo, in today's episode, I had the pleasure of speaking to Hayden Pritchard; he does not like to use the title "Doctor" as much, but he is an intelligent dude. He is currently a father of two, and in the episode, we talked about a couple of key points, such as how flexibility when it comes to life and training really changed after becoming a parent and the differences between his two kids when it's bedtime. We also discussed how to choose and prioritize as a parent and how learning the theory is cool, but applying what you know is...2024-10-2743 min
Time To Grow Up DadReflecting on Episode 2 with Dean WilliamsToday's reflective episode it is a pretty big one as we, as a family, start to plan the next phase of our lives, looking forward to having a second kiddo. There are a lot of tips that Dean shared with me, which I will really look to take on board, including things like who to prioritize first, how to communicate effectively among the entire family, and also how I might look to share my mental health struggles with my kids, as Dean does. Check out the links below if you want to support Dean and me.
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Time To Grow Up DadEpisode 2 with Dean WilliamsSo, in today's episode, I spoke to Dean, a father of two (soon to be three!) who owns a fantastic personal training business with multiple studios across Auckland geared to help busy professionals stay healthy and fit. On top of being a super busy parent and the CEO of a very fast-expanding business, it was interesting to chat with Dean to pick out a few things from his parenting style that I will take on board when parenting my kids. Things like how to communicate effectively and how communication plays a significant role in parenting and running a vast business...2024-10-1337 min
Time To Grow Up DadReflecting on Episode 1 with Tim HalimOn this reflective episode, I kind of ramble (and hopefully, in future episodes, I do less of) on my thoughts after I spoke with Tim. A couple of key topics that came up were: Career and the sacrifices one might have to make ends meet, how to say no to your kids, and why I think setting an example works in my mind.
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Stronger Dads CollectiveEp. 81 - Choong Kwan: Becoming a Dad Is Like Starting a New Book, Not Just a New ChapterLooking for my Instagram? My handle has recently changed to @hjpmethod Don't forget to sign up to the Stronger Dads Newsletter.In Episode 81, I chat with Choong Kwan. He’s a husband and father of one. Choong is a clinical and sports nutritionist, a strength coach, and an educator. He shares insights into his unconventional career path, shaped in part by his dad's keen interest in cooking. We also discuss how becoming a parent feels more like starting an entirely new book rather than just another chapter. Our conversation delves into how fatherhood has influenced his coachin...2024-10-0554 min
Time To Grow Up DadEpisode 1 with Tim HalimSo, in today's episode, I spoke to Tim, a father of two who, as of the date of the release of this episode, is one week away from competing in the World Classic Masters Powerlifting Championships. Tim has had many ups and downs as a parent thus far while still being able to compete internationally, which is a remarkable feat. He has shed some critical insights with me, which I hope to be able to undertake and apply to my own situation when the time comes as my kid grows older.
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Time To Grow Up DadPilot EposideAll right, here we go! Another (second, really) attempt at doing a podcast show. This time, I am taking a different approach. I work in the health and fitness industry, but this podcast isn't about health and fitness; it's more of a platform to ask questions about parenting, growing up alongside one's children, and what lessons I can learn. I became a dad in 2023, and it's been a crazy ride. I believe every parent has different ways of parenting their children, so I will attempt to bring some guests on to ask them about their journey thus far and do...2024-09-1814 min
Back To Square KwanOlympic weightlifting - Road to tokyo 2020 with RenDong Chen ft. Leonardo SucitraAfter a long hiatus (and likely, we will go into another extended break, lol), we are back with a new episode! The first for the year and the last? Anyways in this episode, we had Ren Dong Chen on the podcast as well as Leonardo Sucitra (as a stand-in for Kedric, who is currently head-deep into his Ph.D. and life duties) to discuss all things weightlifting, specifically on Chne’s experience with being a coach and being part of Team China taking LiJun Chen on his miraculous gold medal run in...2023-02-1352 min
Back To Square KwanObesity: The illusion of choice with James Walsham In this episode, we speak to James Walsham, a coach in the hypertrophy and health space and a fellow podcaster. Many of you might know him from his own podcast The Hypertrophy Hub, but today we brought him on as a guest to talk about the topic of obesity and whether it is an active choice or not. The reason for this is that James also works as a health coach alongside other medical professionals, and together he and his team help to create a plan best suited for an individual looking to...2022-05-161h 17
Back To Square KwanPhilosophy on metaethics with Dr. Terence Cuneo'Are there any actions that are right or wrong?'Metaethics is the study of moral judgment's nature, scope, and meaning. It is one of the three branches of ethics generally studied by philosophers. And as you know, our residential philosopher Kedric loves to spend his limited free time exploring the rabbit holes of philosophy. In today's episode, alongside Dr. Terence Cuneo, we look to explore the essence of morals. Through the lens of a philosopher, what does it mean to have moral concepts indeed, the nature of morality, and do we truly have one t...2022-04-251h 12
Back To Square KwanRapid weight cutting strategies for the powerlifter With Jayne Jones In this episode, we allowed Kedric to take a backseat (for the most part) while we dive deep into the topic of weight cutting strategies with Jayne Jones . Jayne is an RD in Irland and is on the Irish National Team for the 2021 IPF worlds. We spoke about some of her favorite strategies to weight cut without losing strength, what are some dos and donts, and most importantly, why we need to cut weight in powerlifting. Links are in the bio for all major platforms to get your podcast. 2022-03-281h 21
Back To Square KwanFaith In A Secular Age With Kazu SaitoGood day team. We had taken a little bit of a hiatus in the past month as its that time of the year when new ventures and avenues are being experienced. Hence we do apologize for the lack of content in Feb!But we are back, and in this episode, we speak to Kazu. Apart from his glorious powerlifting accolades, Kazu is also a man of faith, something that in today's younger generation is slowly beginning to dwindle. We covered a range of topics about religion, from his first encounter to...2022-02-271h 19
Back To Square KwanCovid 19 -The truth, the bad and the future with Dr. Jay BhattacharyaHey there, first off, Happy New Year, and I hope you all had a great break. We have a great episode today to kick off the year 2022, especially with our previous conversations on Covid and how we agree that Covid will likely be endemic.In this episode, we talk to Dr. Jay Bhattacharya. For those unfamiliar with his work (and we don't blame you), he is one of the great men behind the works of many previous virus outbreaks like H1N1 and the more recent Covid pandemic. His reputation speaks...2022-01-231h 58
Back To Square Kwan2021 Year End ReviewLAST EPISODE for the year Man, what a year it has been. From starting this podcast earlier in the year, we did 15 episodes! What a ride it has been, and we look forward to doing more next year. In this episode, we speak about what we learned throughout the year, both from the podcast and personal, some goals for next year, and what we would love to see differently.It has been a massive year for us all, with many changes coming our way going into next year, and w...2021-12-301h 04
Back To Square KwanFreedom: From Prison to the world with Chris KennedyIn this episode, we talk to Chris. For those unaware, Chris has done it all (literally).Fro being in prison to competing at a world-class level in Powerlifting. Not to mention pursuing a Master's degree and so much more. We talked about how one can literally turn his life 180, his decision-making philosophies, and what freedom means to a man, especially coming out of prison.This is an episode not to be missed, so do check it out, especially for those who are starting to come out of lockdown and for those who are going back...2021-11-2859 min
Back To Square KwanFlexibility and mobility in strength sports with Alyssa Joy-SpenceIn this episode, we talk to Alyssa. At the time of the recording, she is on the home stretch (yes, I had to try to sneak in a pun somewhere) to have Dr./ added to her title! For those who don't know, Alyssa is a highly competitive powerlifter but has spent a lot of her time in the lab working out all things stretching.Her thesis will be one to look out for, but we speak to her about all things stretching in this episode. From when, how much, how to program stretching into...2021-11-141h 00
Back To Square KwanAgree to Disagree: How to have productive disagreementsIn this episode (who knows, it might even be the last!), we agree to disagree on several issues. But more importantly, we talk about how to have reasonable disagreements with one another and steps to take. So it is an episode to help you develop some perspective and skill to have a proper conversation with someone, especially when it comes to disagreements. There are, of course, things on the episode that we disagree or agree on (and you, the listener, might even disagree with everything!). So how does one agree to disagree? ...2021-10-3158 min
Back To Square KwanHow strength training helped my disorder eating With Jade IsbisterWe speak to Jade, who has been involved in the health and fitness industry for a while now and is a prevalent face in many strength sports (powerlifting, bodybuilding). Strength training plays a huge role for all 3 of us, but it was more than just a sport for Jade. It was a way to help her get through a really tough period in life when she was having a series of eating disorders. Now she owns a gym and coaches others to find their own journey in life in pursuit of their own health and fitness. You can find...2021-10-171h 02
Back To Square KwanHow To Use Memes To Coach Athletes with Dr. Derek WilcoxWe speak to non-other than Dr. Derek Wilcox. For those unaware before the age of social media, Derek was the lightest person ever to squat 1000 pounds. These days, however, Derek is more involved in BJJ and heavily invested in coaching athletes and others to achieve their strength goals. We dove into some coaching philosophies on how different it is to coach high-level athletes versus more gen pop clients. You can get some help from him as well at@wilcoxstrengthinchttps://renaissanceperiodization.com/team-member/derek-wilcox-phd2021-09-251h 17
Back To Square KwanScience, should you be a part of it with Greg NuckolsIn this episode, we speak to Greg Nuckols, one of the principal authors for MASS and an enthusiast for all things science. We dove into topics on how Greg gets involved with being a scientist, what he thinks of some limitations of science, and many more. You can find him at@gregnuckolsStronger by Science Podcast: https://bit.ly/3Chuc0LMASS: https://www.strongerbyscience.com/mass/2021-08-3059 min
Back To Square KwanNZPF Nationals 2021 Lead UpDisclaimer, do not tune in if you are not interested in powerlifting. And if you are, get comfy as it's 2.5 hours of PURE AWESOMENESS.We team up with the Clarke brothers Paul and Jason to talk about the upcoming NZPF Nationals down in Invercargill this year. This is a classic lead-up show talking about some good showdowns, people, and performances to watch out for, and more importantly……2.5 hours of 4 guys just talking about how stoked they are for Nationals 2021 to be happening.We have put...2021-08-112h 21
Back To Square KwanBeing involved in fitness as an Asian with Lauren PonLauren is no stranger to the pressures and stereotypes most Asians face. Doing something out of 'social norm' is hard, let alone making a hobby and career out of it. In this episode, we talk about how Lauren was able to curb some of these pressures, especially from an Asian upbringing, while also being a very successful entrepreneur herself in the fitness space. You can find Lauren at@laurenponhttps://powerwolfathletics.com/2021-08-021h 08
Back To Square KwanMental approaches of an elite athlete and high level coach with Bryce LewisThere is a saying, the best athletes don't always make the best coaches. In this case, however, Bryce Lewis breaks the stereotype. We discuss some of the concepts and mental approaches he uses for being a world champion, but also as a world-class coach. You can find Bryce athttps://www.thestrengthathlete.com/bryce-lewisIG @ bryce_tsa2021-07-261h 03
Back To Square KwanCoaching to develop buy in and developing self efficacy with Jason ClarkeJason is no stranger to working with people who are interested in the pursuit of strength from rugby players to powerlifters. But as we discussed, it is not always about the program, but the buy-in and self-efficacy that can really make an individual make gains from what appears to be an average excel sheet program.You can find Jason atIG @ jasonvclarke_pps2021-07-191h 14
Back To Square KwanGut health and the awareness of it all with Olly WoodGut health is this mysterious term that gets thrown around. In this episode, we dive deeper into what makes gut health something everyone should consider from iron-game lovers to chronically fatigued individuals. You can find Olly athttps://themetaproject.co/IG @ ollywoodnz2021-07-1231 min
Back To Square KwanNutrition for females and how is it different with Dr Jen CaseWe speak to Dr. Jen Case about some of the main differences between females and males especially when it comes to nutrition. Jen is no stranger to the game being co-authors of many books about female nutrition whilst also being a high-level BJJ athlete herself. You can find her athttps://renaissanceperiodization.com/team-member/jen-case-phd-rd-cscsIG : @jencase.rpstrong2021-07-0559 min
Back To Square KwanBeing on a plant based diet with Chris TanIn this episode, we explore how Chris transitioned from being an omnivore into a plant-based diet. Chris is no stranger to resistance training. However, his reasons for making the switch go a lot deeper than just for physical health.We talk about the reasons for making that switch, key points you need to be aware of when transitioning off meat protein sources, and what you should consider before taking the plunge.You can find Chris atIG @ shredded.tofu2021-06-2754 min
Back To Square KwanBeing a science communicator in the industry of training and nutrition with Dr. Eric HelmsIn this episode, we take a slightly different angle with Eric. We wanted to know more about his views on being a science communicator and a content producer. We also dove into some lessons he has learned over the years and as his philosophies changed around producing content for the MASSES (pun intended). You can find Eric athttps://3dmusclejourney.com/IG @helms3dmjIron Culture Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/3m7GBfyl6dSLWid5pUcJwd?si=PahF7y3MR2iauH7KAGq_GA&dl_branch=12021-06-201h 20
Back To Square KwanTaking It Back To Square OneWe take you back to the beginning. Tell you who we are(more importantly how we are related) and what are the goals of this podcast.2021-06-1337 min