Time To Grow Up Dad

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 My 150 free recipes https://sendfox.com/lp/1d8qdj My IG https://www.instagram.com/i_am_choong/

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 My IG https://www.instagram.com/i_am_choong/

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 My 150 free recipes https://sendfox.com/lp/1d8qdj Instagram https://www.instagram.com/i_am_choong/

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 https://www.instagram.com/i_am_choong/

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

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 nstagram https://www.instagram.com/i_am_choong/

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 Instagram hhttps://www.instagram.com/i_am_choong//

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

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: 31-day free nutrition coaching series https://sendfox.com/choong 150 free recipes https://sendfox.com/lp/1d8qdj Instagram https://www.instagram.com/choong_corpsmagna/