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This 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 most significant takeaway since becoming a parent, and that question stumped me, but oh man, its so cool to reflect on is and how I can really give 0 Fs these days on what people think.
You can find Adam here at https://www.instagram.com/adamrenallcoaching/
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I 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 coaching) has a lot of transferable traits when it comes to parenting as well, and there was a point in the conversation that was very meaningful for me when Adam talked about having his second child and how he was able to maneuver around that.
You can find Adam here at https://www.instagram.com/adamrenallcoaching/
My 28-day free nutrition coaching series https://sendfox.com/choong
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Man 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 is not how it should be.
You can find Naomi here on https://www.instagram.com/naomipage_fitness/ Her coaching website and blog https://www.naomipagefitness.com/
My 28-day free nutrition coaching series https://sendfox.com/choong
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In 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 on the outside, but it's refreshing to hear from others that parenting is hard and can be downright overwhelming.
You can find Naomi here on https://www.instagram.com/naomipage_fitness/
Her coaching website and blog https://www.naomipagefitness.com/
My 28-day free nutrition coaching series https://sendfox.com/choong
My 150 free recipes https://sendfox.com/lp/1d8qdj
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Oh, 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 she has really drilled home the idea that I should really enjoy the time now as it's not something I will ever get back.
You can find Jenny here on https://www.instagram.com/1nsta.jenn/
My free nutrition coaching series https://sendfox.com/choong
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In 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 manage time for herself while not feeling guilty about it. I loved the conversation and hope you will remove a few things from it, too.
You can find Jenny here on https://www.instagram.com/1nsta.jenn/
My 28-day free nutrition coaching series https://sendfox.com/choong
My 150 free recipes https://sendfox.com/lp/1d8qdj
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A 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 things that you will likely do a bit better the second time because you already had that firsthand experience.
If you want to support Hayden and me, check out the links below.
You can find Hayden here on https://www.instagram.com/hjp_strongerdads/
And his podcast The Stronger Dads Collective here https://open.spotify.com/show/5kVfpBmB2oQMBBvvJOK91g?si=08f739579da949d0
His coaching services here https://hjpmethod.co.nz/
My 31-day free nutrition coaching series https://sendfox.com/choong
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So, 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 completely different.
If you would like to support Hayden and myself, check out the links below.
You can find Hayden here on https://www.instagram.com/hjp_strongerdads/
And his podcast The Stronger Dads Collective here https://open.spotify.com/show/5kVfpBmB2oQMBBvvJOK91g?si=08f739579da949d0
His coaching services here https://hjpmethod.co.nz/
My 31-day free nutrition coaching series https://sendfox.com/choong
My 150 free recipes https://sendfox.com/lp/1d8qdj
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Today'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.
You can find Dean here on https://www.instagram.com/dean1990williams/
And his personal training studios at https://www.therightfit.co.nz/
31-day free nutrition coaching series https://sendfox.com/choong 150 free recipes https://sendfox.com/lp/1d8qdj
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So, 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. Check out the links below if you want to support Dean and me.
You can find Dean here on https://www.instagram.com/dean1990williams/
And his personal training studios at https://www.therightfit.co.nz/
31-day free nutrition coaching series https://sendfox.com/choong 150 free recipes https://sendfox.com/lp/1d8qdj
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On 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.
And if you would like to support myself and Tim, check out our links below
You can find Tim here on https://www.instagram.com/zequali/
31-day free nutrition coaching series https://sendfox.com/choong
150 free recipes https://sendfox.com/lp/1d8qdj
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So, 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.
And if you would like to support myself and Tim, check out our links below
You can find Tim here on https://www.instagram.com/zequali/
31-day free nutrition coaching series https://sendfox.com/choong
150 free recipes https://sendfox.com/lp/1d8qdj
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All 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 some episodes reflecting on the conversations. Hopefully, you enjoy the show!
If you'd like to support the show, check out the links below:
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