Train With Your Kids. Be Useful. Be Uncommon.In this episode, I sat down with my brother Ben Barker (@benbarkerfitness)—the original Alpha Dad—to talk fatherhood, fitness, and what it really means to lead at home.We broke down what most men won’t admit:You don’t have a time problem.You have a priority problem.Ben shared how cutting Netflix and auditing his phone time created the space to show up stronger—for his wife, his kids, and his mission. We jammed on flexible training schedules, building a family-friendly garage gym, balancing ambition with presence, and why tracking your workouts, food, and finances isn’t optional if you want to build a legacy.We also got into:🔥 Why strength = usefulness in a crisis🔥 How to train with your kids so they naturally emulate your habits🔥 The difference between “fitness as hobby” and “fitness as service”🔥 Why mobility, protein, and long walks are the real flex🔥 And how one message—Train With Your Kids—could change everythingThis one’s packed with practical wisdom, dad banter, and the kind of fire that’ll get you off the couch and back in the arena.Chapters00:00 The Journey to Becoming an Alpha Dad02:47 Balancing Responsibilities and Self-Care05:51 The Importance of Fitness in Fatherhood08:52 Creating a Supportive Family Fitness Environment11:42 Making Tough Cuts for a Healthier Life14:06 The Role of Fitness in Community and Family17:13 Practical Steps to Start Your Fitness Journey19:58 Nutrition: The Key to Fitness Success22:54 The Long-Term Benefits of Fitness25:33 Final Thoughts on Training with Kids

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Most men have no idea why they react the way they do.
Why they shut down.
Why they explode.
Why they feel like they’re failing—even when they’re “doing everything right.”

In this solo episode, I rip the mask off the modern dad and share my own raw journey through fatherhood, anxiety, and the broken masculine blueprint I inherited.

I unpack:
⚔️ Why your origin story matters—and how your childhood still runs the show
⚔️ The real Hero’s Journey—and the moment every man must face his Father
⚔️ How breathwork and meditation helped me stop spinning and start leading
⚔️ Why your family doesn’t need a martyr—they need a lighthouse
⚔️ And how I began to become the King my kids could model and my wife could trust

This is about breaking the cycle.
Redefining masculinity.
And becoming the calm, present, powerful father your legacy depends on.

Your kids won’t remember what you said—
They’ll remember who you were.

Let’s get to work.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Uncommon Dad Podcast

02:04 The Importance of Origin Stories

04:34 The Hero's Journey and Masculinity

10:31 Childhood Influences and Masculine Identity

14:21 Career Path and Personal Struggles

19:24 Recognizing Anxiety and Disconnection

22:21 Turning Point: The Decision to Change

23:29 The Power of Breathwork and Meditation

28:47 Creating a Safe Harbor for Others

32:33 Emotional Expression and Warrior Codes

36:29 The Evolution of Masculinity

37:51 Transitioning from Work to Home Life

40:24 The Importance of Emotional Awareness

44:59 Redefining Fatherhood

50:09 The Role of Mentorship in Fatherhood

56:19 Breaking Cycles and Creating Legacy

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Let’s get real for a second...

If your kid has eczema, ADHD, gut issues, or chronic illness…
It’s not just bad luck.
And slapping some cream or meds on it isn’t going to fix what’s really going on.

In this episode, I sit down with Jessica Pawlicki, founder of Well Rooted and a straight-up powerhouse in functional medicine. She’s the one we call when conventional docs say “there’s nothing we can do.”

We talk:

• Why so many kids are struggling physically, emotionally, and mentally

• How eczema, allergies, asthma, and ADHD are all connected (and often gut-driven)

• The hidden toxins in your home, clothes, and food that wreck your kid’s system

• Why meds and creams might buy time—but they also make things worse long-term

• How to detox your house, your habits, and your mindset

• And how to actually get to the root cause instead of patching symptoms

Jessica also shares her story—how she went from hospice nurse to being fired for questioning the system… to now running a thriving, mission-driven clinic helping thousands of families across the country.

“If you're not testing, you're guessing.”
“And if you don't advocate for your kids, no one else will.”

This convo is 🔥—especially if you want to raise strong, healthy, resilient kids in a toxic world.

If you're a dad (or a mom listening over his shoulder), this one’s a must.

🎧 Tap in. Learn. Lead.
Follow Jessica at @thewellrootedaprn
Or check out her clinic at @wellrootedpediatrics

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(00:01:17) Revolutionizing Healthcare Through Functional Medicine Approach

(00:06:14) Gut Health Impact on Skin Conditions and Beyond

(00:10:16) Gut Health Influence on Eczema Treatment

(00:13:33) Holistic Analysis of Children's Health Issues

(00:18:03) Detoxifying Your Home for Better Health

(00:20:38) Root Cause Analysis for Addressing ADHD in Kids

(00:27:25) Empowering Parents to Advocate for Children's Health

(00:39:29) Preventing Long-Term Health Problems in Children

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