Driven Dad

What happens when success burns you out… and forces you to redefine everything?Jon Morrison went from high-pressure restaurant kitchens working 16–18 hour days to building a thriving ice cream business — all while learning how to be present as a father, partner, and entrepreneur.This conversation isn’t about overnight wins.It’s about burnout, identity, reinvention, and learning that success means nothing if it costs your health and family.In this episode, we talk about:→ The real intensity of elite kitchens (and why burnout happens) → How a $2,000 ice cream machine turned into a business → The moment that changed everything during the pandemic → Balancing entrepreneurship, fitness, and fatherhood without losing yourself → Why movement, walks, and community matter more than motivationIf you’re trying to build something meaningful while keeping your life together — this episode will hit home.

In this episode, I interview Jean-Marc Doiron. Father of 3, University track runner, prolific Marathoner and wildly known as the "guy who juggles while running Marathons (also known as "Joggling"). We talk about his attempt at beating the world record "Joggling" Marathon time, fatherhood as an elite runner and managing happiness & fulfilment as a household. Press play and get inspired by this Driven Dad.Follow Driven Dad Method: @drivendadmethodFollow Matt Bourque: @mattt.beFollow Jean-Marc: @runnerjmdI work with driven, financially successful dads who’ve built their business and wealth—but sacrificed their health and presence at home to do it. I help them reclaim their energy, build a strong body they’re proud of, and show up fully for their family—so they don’t just create success in business, but a lasting legacy at home. Sounds like this program was meant for you? Send us the code word "DRIVEN" on our IG @drivendadmethod or by email: matt@drivendadmethod.com

In this episode, I interview Alex Noel. Father of 2 boys, high level hockey player and most recently the Co-Founder of Fly N/A Beer. We go through his trials and triumphs of building the brand, as well as managing being a present father and husband at the same time.Press play and get inspired by this Driven Dad.Follow Driven Dad Method: @drivendadmethodFollow Matt Bourque: @mattt.beFollow Alex Noel: @alexnoel7 @flycraftbeerI work with driven, financially successful dads who’ve built their business and wealth—but sacrificed their health and presence at home to do it. I help them reclaim their energy, build a strong body they’re proud of, and show up fully for their family—so they don’t just create success in business, but a lasting legacy at home. Sounds like this program was meant for you? Send us the code word "DRIVEN" on our IG @drivendadmethod or by email: matt@drivendadmethod.com

In this episode, I interview my good friend Cam. He's been one of my personal inspirations and someone I look up to, especially when it comes to doing hard physical challenges. He's done multiple Ultra Marathons & Ironman events amongst other impressive feats. His cycling resume might be the most impressive of all, winning national level track cycling events and being an alternate for the Canadian Olympic Cycling team in his early 20's. As a dad of a 7 year old daughter, his life now revolves around being present father for her. Press play and get inspired by this Driven Dad.Follow Driven Dad Method: @drivendadmethodFollow Matt Bourque: @mattt.beFollow Cam MacKinnon: @camgmacI work with driven, financially successful dads who’ve built their business and wealth—but sacrificed their health and presence at home to do it. I help them reclaim their energy, build a strong body they’re proud of, and show up fully for their family—so they don’t just create success in business, but a lasting legacy at home. Sounds like this program was meant for you? Send us the code word "DRIVEN" on our IG @drivendadmethod or by email: matt@drivendadmethod.com

In this episode, I interview my friend Marc. Although Marc is not a father by blood, his commitment to the Big Brother Program is making a lasting impact on his "Little" - as they call the kids of the program. Although not able to have kids of his own after conquering Cancer, Marc is making a real difference with his authentic presence and committment to his "little", building a legacy that extends beyond his lifetime.Press play and get inspired by this Driven Father Figure.Follow Driven Dad Method: @drivendadmethodFollow Matt Bourque: @mattt.beFollow Marc Pelletier: @marc506I work with driven, financially successful dads who’ve built their business and wealth—but sacrificed their health and presence at home to do it. I help them reclaim their energy, build a strong body they’re proud of, and show up fully for their family—so they don’t just create success in business, but a lasting legacy at home. Sounds like this program was meant for you? Send us the code word "DRIVEN" on our IG @drivendadmethod or by email: matt@drivendadmethod.com

n this episode, I interview the first mom on the Driven Dad Podcast. She's a driven mom of twin boys with ton of wisdom to share from her trials and triumphs of business, parenthood and life.Press play and get inspired by this Driven Mom.Follow Driven Dad Method: @drivendadmethodFollow Matt Bourque: @mattt.beFollow Natalie Davison: @natalie_i_davisonI work with driven, financially successful dads who’ve built their business and wealth—but sacrificed their health and presence at home to do it. I help them reclaim their energy, build a strong body they’re proud of, and show up fully for their family—so they don’t just create success in business, but a lasting legacy at home. Sounds like this program was meant for you? Send us the code word "DRIVEN" on our IG @drivendadmethod or by email: matt@drivendadmethod.com

In this episode, I interview a third generation Firefighter and father of 2 that has set his focus on gratitude for the present moment, all while maintaining a drive and ambition for forward motion. Press play and get inspired by this Driven Dad.Follow Driven Dad Method: @drivendadmethodFollow Matt Bourque: @mattt.beFollow Mario Boudreau: @mario.boudreau.3I work with driven, financially successful dads who’ve built their business and wealth—but sacrificed their health and presence at home to do it. I help them reclaim their energy, build a strong body they’re proud of, and show up fully for their family—so they don’t just create success in business, but a lasting legacy at home.

In this episode, I chat with Pascal about his passion for AI and managing the balance of being a high performing entrepreneur while being a present father.Press play and get inspired by this Driven Dad.Follow Driven Dad Method: @drivendadmethodFollow Matt Bourque: @mattt.beFollow Pascal DeGraces: @degpas28 I work with driven, financially successful dads who’ve built their business and wealth—but sacrificed their health and presence at home to do it. I help them reclaim their energy, build a strong body they’re proud of, and show up fully for their family—so they don’t just create success in business, but a lasting legacy at home. Sounds like this program was meant for you? Send us the code word "DRIVEN" on our IG @drivendadmethod or by email: matt@drivendadmethod.com

In this episode, I chat with my friend and girl dad, Kevin about our CrossFit backgrounds, the importance of continuing to voluntarily do hard challenges and what drives leaders to lead and inspire others. Press play and get inspired by this Driven Dad.Follow Driven Dad Method: @drivendadmethodFollow Matt Bourque: @mattt.beFollow Kevin Wood: @cfcoach_kevinI work with driven, financially successful dads who’ve built their business and wealth—but sacrificed their health and presence at home to do it. I help them reclaim their energy, build a strong body they’re proud of, and show up fully for their family—so they don’t just create success in business, but a lasting legacy at home. Sounds like this program was meant for you? Send us the code word "DRIVEN" on our IG @drivendadmethod or by email: matt@drivendadmethod.com

In this episode, I chat with my friend Ryan about the moment he learned he was becoming a father and the dark road it took him down prior to embracing fatherhood, as he discovered it was the best thing that has happened to him. We chat about building a reputation and business as an elite level hockey trainer, all while being a present father and husband at home.Press play and get inspired by this Driven Dad.Follow Driven Dad Method: @drivendadmethodFollow Matt Bourque: @mattt.beFollow Ryan Reynolds: @performance.coach.ryanI work with driven, financially successful dads who’ve built their business and wealth—but sacrificed their health and presence at home to do it. I help them reclaim their energy, build a strong body they’re proud of, and show up fully for their family—so they don’t just create success in business, but a lasting legacy at home. Sounds like this program was meant for you? Send us the code word "DRIVEN" on our IG @drivendadmethod or by email: matt@drivendadmethod.com

In this episode, I interview my friend and business partner Eric about building wealth through Real Estate Investing, building businesses and showing up in a big way for his family, all at the same time.Press play and get inspired by this Driven Dad.Follow Driven Dad Method: @drivendadmethodFollow Matt Bourque: @mattt.beFollow Eric Landry: @landry_ricI work with driven, financially successful dads who’ve built their business and wealth—but sacrificed their health and presence at home to do it. I help them reclaim their energy, build a strong body they’re proud of, and show up fully for their family—so they don’t just create success in business, but a lasting legacy at home. Sounds like this program was meant for you? Send us the code word "DRIVEN" on our IG @drivendadmethod or by email: matt@drivendadmethod.com

In this unique episode, I interview a "non-dad" to question his perspective on life without kids. We go deep into relationship building and how to audit your circle to create your ideal life. Press play and get inspired by this Driven Dad.Follow Driven Dad Method: @drivendadmethodFollow Matt Bourque: @mattt.beFollow Jon Stephenson: @justjonstep

In this episode, I chat with Reverend Dan about the wild journey of adopting 5 sisters. We also chat about what drove him to become a reverend and what habits shape his life.Press play and get inspired by this Driven Dad.Follow Driven Dad Method: @drivendadmethodFollow Matt Bourque: @mattt.beFollow Dan McMullen (FB) @Dan McMullenI work with driven, financially successful dads who’ve built their business and wealth—but sacrificed their health and presence at home to do it. I help them reclaim their energy, build a strong body they’re proud of, and show up fully for their family—so they don’t just create success in business, but a lasting legacy at home. Sounds like this program was meant for you? Send us the code word "DRIVEN" on our IG @drivendadmethod or by email: matt@drivendadmethod.com

In this episode, we chat about business, co-founding a golf course in his home town, raising 3 kids and being married to his high-school sweetheart.Press play and get inspired by this Driven DadFollow Driven Dad Method: @drivendadmethodFollow Matt Bourque: @mattt.beFollow Mike LeBlanc: @mikefoxcreekI work with driven, financially successful dads who’ve built their business and wealth—but sacrificed their health and presence at home to do it. I help them reclaim their energy, build a strong body they’re proud of, and show up fully for their family—so they don’t just create success in business, but a lasting legacy at home. Sounds like this program was meant for you? Send us the code word "DRIVEN" on our IG @drivendadmethod

In this episode, we chat about business, co-founding a viral product that got them a deal on Dragon's Den, fatherhood, the challenges of divorce and more.Press play and get inspired by this Driven DadFollow Driven Dad Method: @drivendadmethodFollow Matt Bourque: @mattt.beFloow Matt McCaie: @marsleblancIf you're a dad running on fumes, fighting the dad bod but know that you're meant for more...We help high performing dads reclaim their fitness and show up in a bigger way for themselves, their business and ultimately, at home. Want to know if you're a fit for our program? Send us the code word "DRIVEN" on our IG account to see if you're a fit for the program.

In this episode, I had the opportunity to interview my brother in-law, Matt McCaie. We chat about his intense run through the Sahara Desert and his adventure to Everest Basecamp, where he encountered a life threatning illness that lead to a helicopter evacuation. Press play and get inspired by 90 years of wisdom.Follow Driven Dad Method: @drivendadmethodFollow Matt Bourque: @mattt.beFloow Matt McCaie: @mccaieIf you're a dad running on fumes, fighting the dad bod but know that you're meant for more...We help high performing dads reclaim their fitness and show up in a bigger way for themselves, their business and ultimately, at home. Want to know if you're a fit for our program? Send us the code word "DRIVEN" on our IG account to see if you're a fit for the program.

In this episode, I had the opportunity to interview my 90 y/o grandfather to see what stuck out the most from his life as an entrepreneur, 65 years of marriage, father of 5, grandfather of 8 and great grandfather of 4. This was definitely a special episode for me.Press play and get inspired by 90 years of wisdom.Follow Driven Dad Method: @drivendadmethodFollow Matt Bourque: @mattt.beWe help high performing dads reclaim their fitness and show up in a bigger way at home. Want to know if you're a fit for our program? Send us the code word "DRIVEN" on our IG account and we'll send you the application.

Father of two, Volkswagen enthusiast, multiple successful business exits, and a student of his own health & fitness at age 56. We talk parenting, business, hippie vans, and how to appreciate and be comfortable with stillness in your every day life.Press play and get inspired by this Driven Dad.Follow Terry Gaudet: @terry_gaudetFollow Matt Bourque: @mattt.beFollow Driven Dad: @drivendadmethodWant to show up in a bigger way for yourself & your family? Send the code phrase "Driven Dad" on IG to @drivendadmethod to find out if you're a fit for our Legacy Dad Program.

Father of two girls, avid biker, outdoor enthusiast, and a leading voice in lifestyle medicine. He’s a professor, epidemiologist, and head of the IMPACTS Lab, where he studies how healthy habits can prevent chronic disease. We talk parenting, physical activity, and how to live a life full of movement and meaning. Press play and get inspired by this Driven Dad.Follow Mathieu Belanger Ph.D.: @mathieu.belanger.506Follow Matt Bourque: @mattt.beFollow Driven Dad: @drivendadmethodWant to show up in a bigger way for yourself & your family? Send the code phrase "Driven Dad" on IG to @drivendadmethod to find out if you're a fit for our Legacy Dad Program.

In this episode, we chat about Dr. Jules Cormier's studies and philosophies on a plant based lifestyle and why he made the transition with his family to a plant based diet. Press play and get inspired by this Driven Dad.Follow Dr. Jules Cormier: @drjulescormier Follow Matt Bourque: @mattt.beFollow Driven Dad: @drivendadmethodWant to show up in a bigger way for your family? Send the code phrase "Driven Dad" on IG to @drivendadmethod to find out if you're a fit for our Legacy Dad Program.