On this episode Ryan & Brad tackle something that’s been hiding in plain sight for decades.

The Male Body Image Crisis didn’t start on Instagram, it started when appearance quietly became more valuable than character, confidence or competence.

Young boys have been marketed physiques before purpose, learning early that size, leanness and visibility equal worth.

We’ll explore how bodybuilding moved from niche art to mainstream ideal, how steroids and bigorexia followed, and how superheroes, action films and social media turned extreme bodies into the norm.

Plus, we discuss the inspiring story of Rose - read it hear…. https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/never-too-old-to-live-your-dream/

This episode asks a simple but uncomfortable question: what happens to men when looking strong matters more than being well?

#MaleBodyImage

#MaleBotox

#HairLoss

#SteroidUse

#MansMentalHealth

He's 5 stone (32kg) down, 9 Hyrox's deep and today Dan share's some valuable insights into his journey so far.

From the unwavering support of his wife, Alex, to the small daily habits that keep Dan moving forward.

The transition from 'Couch to Competitive' hasn't been smooth. But learn from Dan's mistakes and you'll have the edge on achieving something similar.

We chat Hyrox fails, advice for newbies looking to enter the competitive scene and Dan's top tips for parent's looking to level up in 2026.

A technical error meant Brad couldn't join us on this one (more on this during the episode), but we promise he'll be back next week.

#Hyrox

#HybridDad

#DadGoals

#ParentingGoals

#Podcast

On this episode of the Fit Dads Podcast, Ryan & Brad cover the elusive topic of SODIUM and the lies you’ve been told about how to ACTUALLY benefit from it.

Expect to learn the history of sodium, what it does, the drawbacks, why sweating isn’t a sign of progress, how the mainstream narrative shaped our salt beliefs and how to best use electrolytes.

The Salt Fix by Dr James DiNicolantonio is a key source text for this sodium special, so we highly recommend you checking that out.

#Electoyltes

#TheSaltFix

#MainstreamNarative

#HighBloodPressure

#SweatSweatSweat

This episode of the Fit Dads Podcast goes deeper than motivation and willpower. Inspired by Ryan hitting one year sober, we unpack the real science behind quitting bad habits and why so many people keep falling back into patterns they swear they are done with.

We break down what is actually happening in the brain when a habit forms, why your environment matters more than your intentions, and why simply telling yourself to stop rarely works for long.

We explore the moments that really test change.

Social situations, identity shifts, association with old behaviours, and the quiet habits that fly under the radar like phone use, nail biting and screen addiction. This is not about perfection or punishment. It is about understanding the system you are working inside so you can finally stop fighting yourself.

By the end of the episode, you'll have practical ways to rewire habits, create friction where it matters, and build behaviours that actually stick.

Whether you are trying to quit drinking, change your relationship with your phone, or break a pattern that has followed you for years, this episode gives you tools you can apply immediately

#FitDadsPodcast
#HabitChange
#BreakingBadHabits
#SelfImprovementPodcast
#MentalFitness

If you're nervous at the idea of this years "January Royal Rumble” in the gym, stay tuned!

Welcome to 2026 and on this episode, Ryan and Brad will help you navigate the busy January Gym period with our top tips keeping momentum high, progress steady and waistlines withering.

Gyms are on average 30% busier than usual in January, which can bring some unique challenges.

From limited kit and no parking spaces to gym goers trying to spend their way out of problems, we’ll share with you our best tips to not only survive January, but thrive.

#JanuaryFitness

#GymMotivation

#FitnessPodcast

#NewYearStronger

#HealthAndHabits

This week we sat down with clinical psychologist Dr Charlotte Grahame for a deep, honest and genuinely eye-opening conversation about neurodiversity.

Dr Charlotte has spent years supporting children, families and schools through autism, ADHD and the full diagnostic pathway, and she brings a clarity that cuts straight through the confusion a lot of parents feel.

We get into the heart of her work: what drew her into clinical psychology, what neurodiversity actually means, and why so many children and adults go unnoticed for far too long.

Charlotte breaks down the signs of autism, the challenges around masking and burnout, and why these patterns show up differently from child to child. She also walks us through what the diagnosis journey really looks like, who’s involved, what each step means, and how families can navigate it with more confidence and less overwhelm.

This episode is full of practical insight, compassionate perspective and real-world advice for any parent, teacher or coach trying to understand the diverse ways children experience the world.

#Neurodiversity
#AutismAwareness
#ADHDSupport
#DiagnosisJourney
#NeurodivergentCommunity

Merry Christmas and welcome to this special Boxing Day Mailbag where the Fit Dads will open their sacks of banter. Ryan & Brad bust some myth, share some bizarre "would-you-rathers" but don't worry, underneath the nonsense, there is real value.....

We open up the listener's mailbag to answer hard hitting listener questions on fasting, supplements, hydration, raining volume vs intensity, advice for young coaches and how to balance looking good with actually performing well.

If you want an episode that feels like sitting on the sofa with mates, laughing one minute and learning something useful the next, this one's for you.

#wouldyourather

#fitnesswouldyourather

#parentingbanter

#fitnessandlife

#BoxingDayMailbag

In this episode, Ryan and Brad talk Christmas food!

With Christmas 2025 just around the corner let's unwrap what really goes into festive foods.

From classic starters, boozy creamy liqueurs to mindlessly scranning on celebrations in the twilight zone period between Xmas and New Year, we cover the calories and nutrition facts on everything you love at Christmas.....yes, even pigs in blankets.

Eat, drink and be merry, from the Fit Dads.If you or anyone you know is affected by an eating disorder or disordered eating, please contact SYEDA (South Yorkshire Eating Disorder Association) for education and support.

#ChristmasCalories
#FestiveFoodFacts
#HolidayEatingHabits
#FitDadsAtChristmas
#SeasonalNutrition