The Dad Who Knows Nothing

John Katsavos is a Personal Trainer and host of The Fitness Oracle podcast who is dedicated to helping people regain their confidence through exercise, martial arts, and mindset hacks.

Over the past 20 years, he has developed healthy hacks both in and out of the gym which have been proven to improve mental health in young men and women by implementing his 4 “Pillars of Health.” His pillars include nutrition, rest and recovery, exercise, and mindset, which work together to achieve health and vitality.

John has his own personal experience with anxiety and depression which became so severe that he found himself standing on the edge of a bridge, ready to end his life. Now it is his mission to help others on the road to living their life as healthy as possible - both physically and mentally.

When I grow up, I am going to be.....or do..... Do you remember saying that when you were younger? Do you remember what those dreams were? And maybe life has moved in fast motion as you took care of what you needed to. But what if you could still do what you wanted to do, but are scared or stuck?

and struggled to figure out what was for her. She has worked in many industries and has launched multiple businesses. But most importantly, she's constantly reassessing her “why” and using that as a guiding force in how she makes decisions.

Now she helps her clients pursue their passions as well! 

There are many weight loss experts in the fitness industry but when it comes to sustainable weight loss, you will be hard pressed to find anyone who knows more about the subject and how to achieve it than my latest guest, Stavros Mastrogiannis, does.

Stavros is a 29-year veteran of the weight loss field and the founder of Live Your Way Thin System. As a Sustainable Weight Loss Coach, Stavros uses an unconventional approach to weight loss that helps people lose weight for life by reconnecting them to 5 ancient habits that most modern societies have forgotten. His upbringing on a Greek island, where thin and healthy was the norm and people in their 90s lived productive lives, gave him a unique life experience and gave him an insight on a healthy lifestyle that very few weight loss experts have.

I had a great conversation with him and I think you will enjoy it as well!

Welcome to the "Dad Who Knows Nothing" podcast! Join host Dana Hilts as he sits down with Nathaniel A. Turner, an author, TED speaker, and humanity propulsion engineer. Nathaniel is best known for his book "Raising Supaman," a collection of letters he wrote to his son as he was growing up. In this episode, he shares his insights on the importance of parents being actively involved in their children's education and the lack of support provided to parents after the birth of a child. Nathaniel also suggests practical solutions to help parents better raise their children, such as providing more resources and support on child-rearing. Additionally, they touched on sensationalizing of news. Tune in to hear Nathaniel's unique perspective on designing the best life for your children and navigating the challenges of parenthood.

Here's a breakdown of what to expect in this episode:

Nathaniel A. Turner, JD, MALS, a Humanity Propulsion Engineer and the author of multiple books, including the history-making Raising Supaman. Turner’s books, videos, speeches, and training programs have empowered countless people and organizations.

So that his child might be intellectually astute, globally competent, and socially conscious, Nate intentionally backward designed his son’s life. Today, those tools, techniques, and strategies which were initially created explicitly for his son are educational and life development staples for people all over the country. Turner holds multiple degrees, ranging from Accounting (History Theology and Law (Juris Doctor). The diversity of Turner’s formal education, combined with a wide range of personal experiences and professions, makes him a modern-day Renaissance Man. Nathaniel has been privileged to speak at some of America’s top universities and corporations. Turner’s story and work have touched the lives of educators and students of all ages. Businesses, governmental agencies, and community leaders find great value in his out-the-box perspective. Parents and guardians count on him for genuine and timely counsel.

Check Nathaniel on...

Website: https://www.nathanielaturner.com/ 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RaisingSupaman/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/supamans_dad/ 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/RaisingSupaman 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathanielaturner/ 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/Supamans_Dad 

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How do we keep our family secure, both in our homes and online? I had a chance to sit down with "The Secure Dad" Andy Murphy to talk about practical steps that everyone can take to secure their family's home and their family's presence online. 

Andy Murphy founded The Secure Dad in 2016 realizing that every parent is a protector. Andy’s passion is to help families live safer, happier lives.  

When he was in high school he came to the realization that his safety was his personal responsibility. And it was that mindset change that has not only kept him safe but his friends and family as well.

The information Andy provides is based on proven methods, experience, and study. While not a member of law enforcement or the military he has made family protection the study of his life.

He has attended numerous security conferences, taken safety courses, attended federal training, and continually reads industry-leading books to stay on top of his game. Plus his personal experience practicing situational awareness for more than 20 years helps Andy provide reliable information.

His Amazon best-selling book Home Security: The Secure Dad’s Guide has helped thousands of people around the world. You can hear Andy on his weekly podcast, The Secure Dad Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all of the major podcast providers.

Check out Andy's website at https://www.thesecuredad.com/

Cancer has touched all of us in some way - but most of us don't know what to say or how to be there for the person. 

I spoke with Kim Hamer who is working to support those that support those with cancer - either personally or professionally. 

After the death of her husband, Kim, an HR leader, noticed that managers received no guidance when navigating cancer or death on their teams. She saw how their lack of helpful tools and guidance was costly. It negatively affected employee engagement, increased turnover rates, and lowered productivity.

She set out to change that. Combining her personal experience with her professional knowledge and leadership skills, Kim launched 100 Acts of Love, a consultancy that provides tools to help leaders increase team productivity, trust, and engagement when cancer affects the whole team member.  

She is the author of 100 Acts of Love: A Girlfriend's Guide to Loving Your Friend through Cancer or Loss, an easy-to-read book filled with 100 practical, quick, and effective ways to support an employee, friend, or coworker. She's an HR consultant and sought-after public speaker who lives in Los Angeles, where she tries not to bother her relatively well-behaved college-aged children.

How do you take an idea and make it into a functioning and profitable business? Any entrepreneur will tell you that this is not accomplished without help and support through coaching, investments, etc. This initial support is critical to take their business idea into reality and start generating income so they can get on the path to financial independence.  

On this episode, I spoke with Nick Rimsa, co-owner of Tortoise Labs - a rural product studio in Maine - which brings dozen of software and software-enabled businesses to life. They teach founders in rural Maine how to talk to customers to vet their idea and then work to help them develop their idea into scalable software by operating as a traditional research & development shop. 

Check out his work in the Tortoise Labs at: https://www.tortoiselabs.com/

I am fascinated by the power of our own mindsets. You could say that I am obsessed with understanding and talking about how our mindsets can allow us to accomplish amazing things, both as an individual and as a part of a high-performing team. This podcast is another conversation regarding how to harness that powerful tool that we all have. 

Kyle Gillette has helped small business owners and leaders around the world to take their businesses from good to great. He is an ICF certified coach, behavioral analyst, and creator of the SAGE Mindset Leadership framework that helps people gain clarity, build confidence, and generate new clientele.  

As a mindset coach who specializes in helping clients understand how their thoughts affect their lives and business, Kyle understands what it takes for someone’s mindset to change.

His focus is on helping his clients build powerful self-awareness in their life and business. Create extreme accountability to achieve big goals, dreams, and results with a mindset of growth that fosters empowerment for others so they can have the most influence possible!

He’s the host of the SAGE Mindset™ podcast, developer of the SAGE Leadership Framework™ the SAGE Mindset App, and owner of Gillette Solutions - a coaching and consulting organization.

You will enjoy this episode, I guarantee it. It is a story of health and wellness from a true expert in the field, but it is also a story of survival and defying the odds from a horrific accident that happened to this  Ultraman. 

I had the honor of speaking with Scott McDermott, Personal Trainer, Coach, Ultra Endurance Athlete and Speaker who loves to inspire and coach people to reach their full potential in spite of massive obstacles. 

He has been in the health and nutrition space for over 20 years so we had lots to talk about regarding that important topic, but the last part of the interview is worth the wait as Scott details his horrific injury that he suffered while racing in the bike portion of the Ultraman World Championships in 2015. His story about perseverance during his 3 year recovery to not only live his life again, but to get back to the Ultraman World Championships, is truly inspiring.

His accident, road to recovery and his return to the Ultraman race is chronicled in an award-winning documentary on YouTube entitled "The Warrior Code" (https://youtu.be/dwANynO24eA). 

You can learn more about Scott, his story and the amazing work he does for his clients at his website: https://scottyfit.com

We all want to be happy. But happiness means different things to different people. So how do you find your happiness? Especially if you have struggled with depression and anxiety in the past?

Dannie De Novo is a happiness coach and international bestselling author. After having battled depression and anxiety for most of her early life, Dannie set out on a course to learn what true happiness was for her and for the sake of her baby girl. Now, Dannie regularly appears on ABC, Fox, NBC, and CBS TV news and talk shows as an expert on creating happiness, combating loneliness and depression, and managing anxiety. For more about Dannie De Novo, visit www.DannieDeNovo.com.

The brain is the most powerful computer on the planet and like computers, it has been hardwired with different 'codes' that can sometimes be traced all the way back to childhood. Understanding these codes and how to crack the code allows you to achieve more. 

On this week's episode, I speak with Babs Faseesin, who believes that ideas are powerful and are far more connected than they sometimes appear on the surface. Through his professional experience as a strategy consultant, and extensive involvement in the community, he has seen the tremendous value of diverse perspectives. He has a long history of creative and community work. He is committed to personal growth and development. He is the founder of cracking the life code (a self-help platform that helps individuals gain total life mastery). He is the convener of Inspire Africa Tour. As an entrepreneur and strategy consultant, Babs has helped over 12,000 entrepreneurs start and grow their businesses. Babs is passionate about education, health and wellness, investing in human capital, affecting meaningful and lasting change, personal growth.

Learn more about Babs through his website: https://crackingthelifecode.com

“Every Bite We Take And Thought We Think Are Either Investments In Our Health, Or A Debt We’ll Have To Repay Later.”

Those were amazing words from my guest this week, Gregory Anne Cox. She is a Certified life, weight loss, and health coach for women over 50 who want to take a rebellious approach to aging. In our podcast, we talk about what it means to be a rebel when it comes to your approach to health, covering such topics as cholesterol, Alzheimer's, the role our genes play, and the thyroid. 

Really enjoyed this conversation - we are all getting older and understanding how to thrive during aging is a key component of enjoying the ride in this journey we call 'life'. 

https://rebelliouswellnessover50.com

All of us have a story to tell and lessons to share based on those stories. But many of us hesitate to tell our stories due to a feeling that no one will want to hear it. But that is the beauty of well-told stories that have a lesson - they are all going to resonate with someone. 

On this episode, I speak with Michael Harris - best-selling author of "Falling Down Getting Up" - which tells his story of dealing with a catastrophic injury and the subsequent years of struggling with his overall health, addiction and low self-esteem. Not only is his story powerful, but it also was a springboard to his purpose to help everyone tell their story. To achieve that goal, Michael co-founded the free group "Endless Stages" which is designed for entrepreneurs, authors, speakers and experts to quickly get their message to their audience and the world. 

To learn more about Michael and see if you want help telling your story, check him out at: https://www.michaelbharris.com/

Most of us have heard about and possibly experienced the benefits of meditation. And some of us do some type of breathing, mindfulness or other similar activity to meditation because we all know that there are benefits. But sometimes we put to much pressure on ourselves and think about how much more we should do it and then we don't. 

I spoke with Neil McKinlay, who is all about making meditation a part of your normal life, even if it is one minute per day. He has spent more than twenty-five years immersed in the practice of meditation. This span includes leading events of 100+ people both in-person and online. Through this time, he has also been a parent and partner, a teacher, author and competitive swim coach. He learned through all this the importance of linking practice with the stuff of everyday life.

It was a great discussion and really helped me to see how even practicing mindfulness or being present for even a very short period of time creates benefits that help you in all areas of life. 

https://neilmckinlay.com/

Ever wonder what it is like to work for NASA? How does one get a job at NASA?

On today's podcast, I had the privilege to talk with Philip Baldwin - Network Operations Manager in the Space Communications and Navigation Program at NASA Headquarters. We talked about how he started working at NASA, the amazing work he is doing now in setting the foundation for a successful return to the moon, and what the day to day is like at NASA. Here's a hint, it is very similar to other working environments - it just includes astronauts!

There are a lot of options out there for getting healthier and more fit, but few come with over 40 years of experience and I got to have one of them join me on my podcast. 

Stephen Hercy, globally known as Dr. Fitness USA is an International Body Designer,  Body Transformation Mentor, Ergonomic Expert, Postural Alignment Specialist. His expertise as a transformative force and a maverick in the field of dynamic wellness and personal development is unrivaled for more than 40 years. Far beyond the scope of “trainers,” Stephen’s transcendent achievements with his Body Design Formula Prescription Strength Training System compares with those of luminaries like Bruce Lee and Carl Jung in their respective fields. Stephen is often referred to as the next Jack Lalanne. 

Dr Fitness USA is a number 1 Best Selling Author, recognized professional empowerment speaker, recipient of the "Most Outstanding Fitness Program For 2019" award by the Winners Circle.

http://www.strategy.drfitnessusa.com/

What is the first thing you should do before you start building out a marketing/lead generation campaign? Why are most marketing strategies unsuccessful? Why is the customer experience so critical when it comes to lead generation?

On this week's episode, I speak with "The Dad-Preneur" Alex Oliveira. He has spent the last 12+ years building lead generation campaigns and helping his client's to execute interactive marketing campaigns. 

We talked about a lot of things related to customer experience and how it relates to marketing campaigns. Specifically about how you need to address the customer journey and see what is successful and what is not successful BEFORE you execute a marketing or lead generation campaign - otherwise more frustration and missed opportunities will be the result. 

His book "If You Build It, Will They Come - The Golden Path to Lead Generation Success for your Business" helps business owners, marketers and solopreneurs get the confidence to build a golden path to online lead generation success for their businesses. 

You can connect with Alex through his website: www.dadpreneur.co

What if you had the tools or the playbook to accurately analyze, assess, predict and manage the behaviors and characteristics of groups and individuals? Think of what that would mean for you as person? As a leader?

Have you ever heard of Septemics? It is a philosophic system based on the fact that many phenomena related to Human Beings occur in a sequence of seven levels - in fact the word Septemic literally means 'of or pertaining to, seven'. 

Septemics is founded on the belief that the entire spectrum of human experience exists along 35 scales - of which there are seven levels to each scale - pinpointing the exact characteristics of human behavior at those levels. 

I spoke with the inventor of Septemics - Jim Marshall - who has over 50,000 hours devoted to the study and practice of multiple dimensions of human development. He has extensive experience as a Human Development Engineer. It was one of the most interesting conversations I have ever had. 

See more about him here: http://septemics.com/about/

He literally wrote the book on Septemics - entitled "Septemics: Hierarchies of Human Phenomena - Analysis, Prediction & Management of Human Affairs". 

See the book here at http://septemics.com

How do you O.P.E.N. up possibilities in your life? How do you take advantage of opportunities that may present themselves?  I had the privilege of speaking with Robert Raymond Riopel (pronounced Real-Pell, although I mispronounced it in my intro!), an international best-selling author, App Designer, Entrepreneur and Trainer who has traveled the world for over 18 years sharing his passion - which is unlocking the clues to success.  Robert achieved financial freedom at 32 and wants to use his energy and heartfelt style to inspire others to tap into their greatness.  His book is entitled "Success Left a Clue" and you can get it as a gift in digital format by going to https://robertriopel.com/book1 You can also check him out at https://successleftaclue.com/ Just a great conversation - enjoyed it immensely and hope you will too!

How would you like to fast-track and ACE your path to success? How would you like to expand and extend your influence and authority?

I had the privilege of talking with Tracy Wilson, #1 Best Selling Author of "The She Myth" and author of "The Freedom Seekhers Journal" and "The Legacy Builders Playbook". She is also the co-owner and co-founder of Metadigm Digital - a broadcasting network and agency for Entrepreneurs. She is also a wife, mother and grandmother and she is OBSESSED about business. 

She helps her clients multiply their reach in order to increase their influence and their authority. Tracy has been there and has done that - so her insights were pretty powerful. 

https://tracymwilson.com/freebies

"Planning is the gift from our past self to our future self" - was just one of the gems around planning that my guest this week, Mia Moran, delivered on our podcast. 

Mia is a mom of three teenagers, entrepreneur and coach, who also makes time for family, wellness and joy — and she hopes to empower 1 million moms to feel a deep sense of balance and ease.

She is the host of the PlanSimple podcast, bestselling author of PlanSimple Meals, and creator of the FLOW Planning Method and Planner, and FLOW365, a year-long program designed to help women lean into their life for a year, making choices and change one 90-day season at a time.

https://plansimple.com/freecourse

Do you want your leadership to be bulletproof? Ready to withstand any challenge?

In this week's episode, I speak with Charles Matheus, who came from humble beginnings to become an outdoor leader leading wilderness and hiking expeditions in places like the Grand Canyon, Wyoming and Costa Rica. That experience allowed him to discover his Bulletproof Leadership skills. He now mentors teams for Fortune 500 companies and coaches small business owners and entrepreneurs to improve their Leadership skills. 

His book "Leadership and Masculinity" is available on Amazon, but for listening to the show you can preview a chapter for free by clicking on the below link. 

https://www.charlesmatheus.com/dad.html

Make it rain! This expression is common, but do you have what it takes to be "The Rainmaker" for your business? I sit down with the man in South Africa - Di Di "The Rainmaker" Hoffman to talk about this important business skillset. 

I talk with Di Di "The Rainmaker" Hoffman - an entrepreneur in South Africa who made his business selling medicinal herbs and providing training regarding their use. Did you know there are over 2,000 medicinal herbs in South Africa and the competition in that industry is fierce? This required Di Di to focus on becoming "The Rainmaker" - focusing on relationships which leads to more business. 

Have you ever heard of NLP - Neuro-Linguistic Programming?

We all have mapping that has been created in our minds, through experiences that occurred, some from way back in childhood. This mapping can create negative behaviors in our adult lives, almost imperceptibly. Our brains are the greatest supercomputer ever created, and just like with a computer, we can re-program our brains to change those ingrained perceptions, ideas, and limitations that may be putting a limit on your ability to achieve the best life you can live. 

I spoke with Adrian Moreno, co-creator of the Neuro-Remapping Method, about how to reverse engineer your thoughts and mindset for massive success. 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/adrian-moreno-02283a1b9/

https://www.rewiremythoughts.com/optin1642629693655

What if you could ‘melt’ away stiff areas of your body, make them more flexible, reduce or eliminate chronic pain and erase the signs of aging, all in ten minutes per day?

Sue Hitzmann, author of New York Times bestselling book “The Melt Method” and a nationally recognized educator, exercise physiologist and founding member of the Fascial Research Society, joins us to talk about the importance of taking care of your fascia, the connective tissue that supports your joints and muscles throughout your entire body.

She has appeared on the Dr. Oz Show, Nightline, Good Morning America and Live with Regis & Kelly and The Melt Method has been featured in magazines such as SELF, More and Prevention.

Hadley Brown, a former prison guard, who has worked in numerous facilities over his career talks about his career and how the importance of establishing a presence helped him to never be afraid while on the job, even during the most extreme circumstances.

Key Topics

0:00 - Introduction

1:16 - Hadley talks about the beginning of his career in the prison system.

6:45 - Hadley details what he did before he starting working in the prison system.

7:58 - Hadley speaks about his second job in the prison system at the Sheriffs department.

9:28 - Hadley tells us about his move into a psychiatric center that takes care of prison inmates.

14:19 - Hadley explains how his first day taught him a lot about how to deal with inmates at the psychiatric center.

17:31 - Hadley talks about his time at the Marcy Correctional Facility.

21:39 - Hadley details how he was taught to have presence on the job.

25:26 - Hadley tells stories about inmates working together to cause problematic situations.

29:12 - Hadley explains why he never felt like his life was in danger, even in hostage situations.

32:38 - Hadley talks about his general work schedule whilst in the prison system.

34:27 - Hadley details instances that might surprise people about the prison system.

43:45 - Hadley speaks about how his experiences in the prison system helped to steer a fourteen-year-old girl’s life in a positive way.

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Rick Forgay, CEO of Business Leadership Mastery, talks about how his upbringing allowed him to be his own person, helping to give him a positive mindset and a healthy desire to always be learning. Rick also discusses techniques for job interviews, finding a balance and clarity in life, as well as how Covid has affected his business.

Key Topics

0:00 - Introduction

1:24 - Rick talks about his journey that got him to where he is now.

8:18 - Rick discusses his biggest challenges coaching Individuals.

16:18 - Rick details his RAP technique and how it helps for job interviews and allows you to always be learning.

23:20 - Rick talks about how getting out of your comfort zone and keeping positive people in your life allows you to progress.

27.44 - Rick discusses how finding purpose and balance allows people to be more effective leaders.

30:25 - Rick talks about of how Covid has changed things for him and his clients.

34:42 - Rick details how he brings clarity to an individual.

38:25 - Rick tells a story that he hopes will benefit the Dad Who Knows Nothing Podcast listeners.

Links from the episode

http://www.linkedin.com/in/businessleadershipmastery

https://businessleadershipmastery.com/

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Victor Udekwu, a Nerurosurgeon, talks about his journey to becoming a neurosurgeon, the variety of patients he deals with, preventative measures someone can take to minimize the chances of stroke, as well as a positive patient recovery story. He also provides insight in to the different health care systems around the world.

0:00 - Introduction 

0:57 - Victor details his journey to becoming a Neurosurgeon. 

6:04 - What brought Victor to Central New York. 

7:53 - Victor talks about the difference in health care systems around the world. 

13:18 - Victor discusses the variety of patients he deals with. 

14:21 - Victor tells the story of how he co-authored a book about helping people support people who have had strokes. 

17:36 - Victor details the preventative ways to minimize the chances of stroke. 

19:20 - Victor shares his thoughts on the issue of diet and exercise in America. 

26:02 - Victor discusses how patients fail to follow medical advice and ways he tries to get them to follow his advice. 

29:55 - Victor tells a positive patient recovery story. 

33:54 - Victor shares his thoughts on the likelihood of his children following in his footsteps.

Caleb Sayers, an Architectural Designer, discusses his journey from his musical background in High School, to working as a laborer on a construction site, to now becoming a full architect. He also talks about the architectural process and the benefits of utilizing an architect.

Joseph Gunther, the owner of Gunther Wealth Management, discusses financial planning in today's turbulent times. Growing up on a dairy farm, Joseph discovered his love of numbers by regularly sending off and completing business simulation packets. He excelled in accounting at school and after living out a mini dream of working on a ranch in west Texas, he attended the College for Financial Planning in Denver Colorado. From there he was hired by Citi Group and worked with them for seven years. This finally led him into private practice and he now belongs to a consortium of eighty-five partners handling over five billion dollars in assets. Joseph talks about numerous aspects of his companies strategy and touches on topics including ETF’s, Crypto and NFT’s.

Martine Cook, owner and operator of the Waterville Standard Bakery in Waterville New York, talks about her journey from an unlikely beginning as an English major to developing a love of baking and deciding to open up her own bakery serving a variety of global baked goods utilizing locally sourced produce, which "The Dad Who Knows Nothing" and his daughter thoroughly enjoy.

Why is "The Dad Who Knows Nothing" making a podcast?

It is all in the goal of growth and knowledge - I know now how little I know and I want to know more from people who know more than me about a subject and because everyone knows more than me about everything, this should be a long and fulfilling journey!