The Family Life Elevated Podcast discusses key topics with respect to having a family and trying our best to raise an amazing family. There is no college classes or training to start a family so we are all learning on the job. On this podcast, we talk about what is working for us as we manage life’s obstacles while still managing to become a happy, healthy and wealthy family.
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Video Link - https://youtu.be/5dbhRkWo3qI In this episode, we talk about our system for guilt free spending and notes on how you can implement it as well. There are many steps to setting up and designing you financial future – naturally this gets a tad more complicated when you get marriage because you will likely decide to share accounts, etc. One…
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In this episode, we discuss 4 ways to help your kids develop an attitude of gratitude so they can be grateful in the good times and the bad. With this crazy year we have been having here on planet earth, kids' anxiety has been up and the mental health of our kids is a serious concern. Being thankful every day can’t fix what’s going on with lockdown…
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Light Phone vs Flip Phone: Digital Minimalism
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Video of Episode: https://youtu.be/iM7Hm_yMyM4 I review my experience using the Light Phone 2 compared to a flip phone. The flip phone in question is an LG Exalt LTE that is on Verizon Wireless. These are commonly called dumb phones but the LG exalt is actually a decent smartphone hiding in the shell of a flip phone. At&t has it’s only flip phones …
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How I lost 58 lbs! A mix of Keto, Paleo and the Vertical diet.
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Also on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9rqy8YBtKuc In this video we discuss note and wrap up our weight loss journey. We discuss how (and why) we changed our family diet to help Seth lose weight. We settled on a mix of a Keto/Paleo diet that is low carb and definitely low sugar. Seth lost approximately 58 pounds (and 4 inches of waist) as…
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Now on Youtube as well! https://youtu.be/HdiQXVDGC_0 In this episode – we kick it off with possibly the most important parenting topic today . . . social media and screen time for kids. There is a lot to say about screentime but we decided to start by describing why and how social media is designed to keep you addicted so they can then sell your at…
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Episode 034: 2018 Flip Phone Experiment Update plus Tips on Less Phone Time
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Today I chat about the results of a 2018 Flip Phone Challenge. It started out as a 60 day challenge but I still have the phone 5 months later. I also share some techniques to reduce your phone time when with the family. What you'll learn Why I wanted to reduce phone time Phone time reduction techniques My Flip phone experiment Flip phone details Ve…
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Episode 033: Redefining Business Goals after Becoming a Father with John Lamerton
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John Lamerton is just an average guy who has gone from being an unhealthy civil servant to living the dream. He tells stories from when he was a clock watcher, working in a stressful work environment, to leaving his career to experience doing business the wrong way with hustle and grind, to his breakthrough moment soon after the birth of his first …
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Episode 032: Small steps to a Happy Parent with Sid Garza-Hillman
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Sid Garza-Hillman, podcaster and YouTuber, is the author of Approaching the Natural: A Health Manifesto and Raising Healthy Parents: Small Steps, Less Stress, and a Thriving Family. He graduated from UCLA with a BA in Philosophy, and is a public speaker, certified nutritionist, and Small Steps Coach–teaching people around the world his unique Small…
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Episode 031: Craig Johnson and his Son's Unexpected Diagnosis that led to a Global Ministry
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Pastor Craig Johnson is currently the Director of Ministries at Lakewood Church in Houston, Texas. He joins us today to talk about how his son’s behavior suddenly changed at 2 years old as he stopped talking, withdrew and displayed other behavior issues. The diagnosis was Autism which changed their family’s life forever; this adversity has now blos…
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Episode 030: Dave Lukas on Adoption and the Entrepreneur Mindset
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Dave Lukas, host of the Misfit Entrepreneur podcast, joins us to talk about some of the mindset requirements to be an entrepreneur as well as the role of the subconscious mind in our life. Dave also shares the remarkable adoption story of his daughter. What you'll learn About his unique adoption story Mental toughness in entrepreneurs Using failure…
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Episode 029: Robert Beeson on Solo Parenting
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Robert Beeson, a former Grammy Award-winning music industry executive, never expected to be one of them, but found himself a single parent to his three girls, ages 9, 7 and 4, when his wife left. He raised them on his own for eight years, and while he grew as a person in ways he never imagined possible, his eyes were also opened to the sheer volume…
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Episode 028: Kilian Saekel | Inventor of PlayRoxs
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Kilian Saekel is the Co-Founder & CEO of A-champs, his company recently developed a new kids toy called PlayRoxs. His toy is designed to “gamify” children’s physical playtime with the goal of getting kids moving. What you'll learn What made you want get kids moving? Tell us about the process of creating PlayRoxs What is a PlayRox Beside PlayRoxs, w…
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Episode 027: NFL Player and YouTube content creator - Ced Thompson
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Cedric (Ced) Thompson Jr is a defensive back in the NFL. With the ups and downs of the NFL, he decided to start a YouTube video channel after being released from the New England Patriots in September 2016. He currently has 117k subscribers on Youtube as well as 7.2 million video views. What you'll learn Why did you start this and How did you get in…
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Episode 026: AAP Screen Time Recommendations and the Research behind it.
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Today I review the current screen time recommendations from the American Academy of Pediatrics and some of the research guiding those recommendations. What you'll learn Current Recommendations Why research is not abundantly available Key facts for 18 month old children all the way to 18 years old Why no screen time is also not the answer Sources ht…
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Episode 025: How NOT to mae Injuries last and the best workout style
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Today we discuss some notes to make sure we don’t let every injury last 6 months. Then I’ll answer some a question I have received about which workout style I like the best or recommend (bodybuilding, crossfit, powerlifting, etc). What you'll learn How NOT to work around an injury Stages of recovery Why I don’t recommend braces The 1 year rule Thou…
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Episode 024: Dr. Anthony Balduzzi on Staying Fit as a Busy Dad
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Dr. Anthony Balduzzi is a men's health, weight loss, & muscle-building expert exclusively for busy fathers and entrepreneurs. After watching his own Dad lose his health and pass away at the young age of 42, Dr. Anthony founded The Fit Father Project to help other busy fathers get and stay permanently healthy for their families. Dr. Anthony holds du…
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Episode 023: Jeff Henderson on Rite of Passage and Champion Tribes
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Jeff Henderson joins us to answer a few questions about raising teenage children, what he wished he would tell himself 15 years ago and about the importance of rite of passage for young teens. Jeff is the lead pastor of Gwinnett Church, a campus of North Point Ministries in Atlanta, Georgia. Before serving as a pastor, Jeff worked in marketing and …
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Episode 022: Aaron Hendon on Entrepreneurship and the home buying mistake we all make
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Aaron Hendon is a father of two teenagers who lives on a remote island in Seattle with his family. He is the managing partner at Christine & Company, a Seattle Magazine 5 Star Real Estate Agent winning team for the last 5 years and an individual Rising Star in Seattle Real Estate winner. He recently wrote ‘Shortchanged by Shortcuts’ to help people …
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Episode 021: Professional Wrestler and DadBodDestroyer Robbie E
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Professional Wrestler Rob Strauss, a.k.a Robbie E us to talk about his twin boys, life as a wrestler and being on the reality show Amazing Race. He is also the DadBodDestroyer over at Men’s Fitness Magazine and Muscle and Fitness Magazine. What you'll learn How he stays in touch with family with his demanding schedule If he had a heart ache when he…
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Episode 020: Fraser Cain from UniverseToday.com
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Fraser Cain joins us to talk about how he got started as a content creator, why we should even bother going to space, interesting 2018 space plans and talk about the fermi paradox. What you'll learn If his kids are sick of hearing about space How Fraser got started with universetoday and what triggered that Why we should even go to space The big th…
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Episode 019: Real Estate Investor Josh Weidman
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For 10 years Josh has been a full time real estate investor. His career began with a wholesaling company called WeBuyHomes2Fix.com, completing 8-12 transactions per month from 2007 through late 2010. In August of 2010 he started Atlas Property Management with his partner, Ian Walsh. Together they developed the business over a 5 year period; startin…
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Episode 018: CEO of RunRepeat.com Jens Jakob Andersen on Running and Running Shoes
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Jens Jakob Andersen is the CEO and founder of RunRepeat.com. Jens is also a former competitive runner with the 2nd best 5K time in Denmark. What you'll learn What is RunRepeat.com? What are the origins of RunRepeat What is a good running training strategy? What are the primary factors that go into a shoes score? What should I do if I want new shoes…
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Episode 017: Derrick Allen discusses playing professional basketball in Germany
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Derrick Allen stops by to chat about raising kids abroad and playing professional basketball in Germany. What you'll learn What it’s like raising children in Germany What (if any) rules are different in European basketball How Derrick went from growing up in Alabama to playing in Europe How his training has changed after 30 Thanks for Listening! Th…
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I recently received a bunch of great feedback and questions after posting my personal spending results for the last 2 months. In this episode, I review the spending results and answer some of the commonly asked questions I have received since doing that. What you'll learn Why I decided to go ‘public’ with my personal budget Considerations that help…
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Episode 015: Pitfalls and Preventative Maintenance in your Marriage
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Justin Williams from LegendaryMarriage.com stops by to discuss common pitfalls in marriage and preventative maintenance we need to help avoid turbulence. What you'll learn Why Justin started Legendary Marriage The common pitfalls he sees in marriage Sex vs Netflix or other distractions Money in marriage The heart of marriage Legendary Marriage Chec…
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Episode 014: Fat Loss Expert Ian Weinberg of Ian Fitness
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Ian is Seattle’s premier fat and weight loss expert, Ian has helped thousands of local clients achieve their goals through my results-driven, high-energy programs and fitness challenges. For the past ten years, Ian has made it his mission to inspire others to become the strongest, healthiest versions of themselves both physically and mentally. What…
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Episode 013: Wealth Management CEO and Beekeeper
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Scott Ford is the CEO and founder of Cornerstone Wealth Management Group. He is the father of 2 and author of three books: Financial Jiu-Jitsu: A Fighter’s Guide to Conquering Your Finances, The Widow’s Wealth Map: Six Steps to Beginning Again, and the New York Times Bestseller, The Sustainable Edge: Fifteen Minutes a Week to a Richer Entrepreneuri…
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Episode 012: Ryan Lee discusses his NFL career and post NFL life
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Ryan Lee recently wrapped up a 5 year career as an offensive lineman in the NFL. Ryan is married with a 2.5 year old son and a 4 month old daughter. He stops by to talk about his NFL career and adjusting to life after the NFL. What you'll learn What was draft day like and what happens afterwards What happens between signing day and the preseason Ho…
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Episode 011: NFL Tight End Benjamin Watson discussing The New Dad's Playbook
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Benjamin Watson, NFL TE for the Baltimore Ravens joins us to talk about fatherhood and his new book “The New Dad’s Playbook.” Benjamin is married with a great family of 5 children who are all currently under the age of 13. What you'll learn What Benjamin learned from expanding his family to child 4 and 5 Benjamin's thoughts on why large families ha…
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Episode 010: 5 Top considerations for getting back in shape
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In this solo episode, I discuss 5 key points to help you on your journey to getting back in great shape. Discussing items like how many workouts per week, how long you should be in the gym plus why you shouldn't take on a diet change . . . atleast at first. 5 Key Points Get in the gym 2-3 days a week for a 50 minute work out Don't commit to a serio…
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Episode 009: Toddlers and technology featuring Ben Halpert
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Ben Halpert, founder of Savvy Cyber Kids joins us today to discuss the challenges of raising kids in the digital era and the developmental cost of allowing our toddlers to spend too much time on phones or tablets. What you'll learn How Ben started down the road of starting Savvy Cyber Kids and getting interested in this topic The consequences of al…
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Episode 008: Male by birth, Man by choice with Dr. Joe Martin
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Today’s guest Dr. Joe Martin, has become an expert in the topic of manhood and speaks to men’s groups across the U.S. on the topic of manhood and his own personal testimony including why he didn’t truly become a man until age 33. We will learn from Dr. Joe but also from all the experience he has gained through hundreds of mentee/mentor relationship…
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Episode 007: How to plan for guilt free spending without stress on your marriage
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Money is the cause of resentment and arguments in many marriages. Find out how my wife and I planned for extraneous personal purchases to equalize spending on ourselves and skipped all these fights. What you’ll learn Why we decided to plan for spending money on ourselves by setting up what we lovingly call “fun money accounts” What kind of things w…
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Episode 006: Sponsored 3 gun competitor | Sean Burrows Part 2
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Part 2: We talk about Sean Burrow raising kids to make the right choice, how he lost 75 lbs, gun safety for parents and the beginning of his marketing business. What you’ll learn Sean’s strategy on protecting his kids in this world of internet/information overload His story of losing 70lbs and what his fitness plan looks like now Thoughts on gun sa…
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Episode 005: Sponsored 3 gun competitor | Sean Burrows Part 1
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Part 1: We dive into Sean Burrows' life as a sponsored competitive 3 gunner; how he go started and what its like to be sponsored What you’ll learn What is a 3 gun shooting competition How Sean got started in 3 gun How he found his sponsorship What it’s like to be sponsored and the different tiers of sponsorship As a concealed carry instructor, his …
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Episode 004: Finding Work Life Balance with Dr. Russell Clayton
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Fathers are notorious for working too much and sacrificing time at home so they can stay ahead at work. Today we discuss work-life balance with Dr. Russell Clayton to drill down on exactly why we fall into this trap. Dr. Clayton teaches undergraduate, MBA and DBA courses; his research on work-life balance has also been features in many popular publ…
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Episode 003: World's Strongest Bodybuilder | Stan Efferding
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The world’s strongest bodybuilder Stan “Rhino” Efferding joins us today for a great episode. Stan is a great guy who has found high levels of success in many different areas of his life; he has been successful in business, fitness and family. His passion and success in fitness is obvious, he is a IFBB Pro bodybuilder who has also totaled over 2,300…
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Episode 002: Net Worth and why you need to know yours
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In this solo episode, I'm discussing net worth and how it will improve your purchasing decisions for faster wealth accumulation. I’ve been a personal budget nerd ever since my wife and I graduated college with 60k of debt and realized just how much money that was. Calculating net worth and tracking net worth is our best indicator of our financial s…
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Short episode introducing the show, what to expect and my background Connect with us www.FatherhoodFitnessFinance.com Instagram Subscribe to Fatherhood | Fitness | Finance Subscribe
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