The Back Row Podcast: Recent Episodes
Patrick Beresford
Welcome to The Back Row Podcast. Here we talk to cool people about cool things. The Back Row Podcast represents the energy, conversations, and off-topic antics that are usually found in the back of the classroom. Life is never boring and conversations are never lacking in the back of the room.
Chris Myers shares his journey from being an OHL hockey player to starting his own business. He discusses the challenges and sacrifices he faced in pursuing a hockey career and the moment he realized he no longer had a passion for the game. Chris also explores the importance of finding a balance between business and family life and the struggle of deciding how much time to allocate to each. He emphasizes the need for individualized coaching and mentorship, and the value of learning from those who have walked a similar path. Chris Myers shares his journey from being a fitness trainer for elite athletes to starting a program specifically for dads. He opens up about his struggles and challenges as a new dad, including substance abuse and self-doubt. Chris discusses how he found sobriety and made a fresh start, ultimately transitioning to a new environment and career. He emphasizes the importance of embracing passion and overcoming guilt as a father.
Jason Coffrin shares his background and journey as an ultra-marathon runner and bow hunter. He discusses his appreciation for Florida and the challenges of training in the hot climate.
Jason also talks about the importance of nutrition during endurance races and the role of real food, such as cheeseburgers, in his diet.
He shares his motivation and mindset for pushing through the mental and physical challenges of ultra marathons. Jason also highlights the camaraderie and support he receives from fellow runners and the impact of his partnership with Jocko Fuel. In this conversation, Jason discusses his upcoming race, the Bigfoot 200, his passion for bow hunting and running in the mountains, his decision to move back to Florida and start a new business, his approach to downtime and listening to audiobooks, and his thoughts on mentors and business inspiration, and more.
In this episode, I talk to Chris Rodack, an ex-teacher and now business owner and coach! Chris' business, Rising Fathers, puts men through the Man on Fire program, which focuses on helping men reclaim their fire and reach their full potential.
In this conversation, Chris shares his journey of personal transformation and how it led him to help others improve their lives. He discusses the importance of overcoming fear and finding support, as well as the rewarding experience of helping others through mindset shifts. Chris emphasizes the impact of personal transformation and the positive environments that can facilitate growth. He also highlights the significance of breaking out of comfort zones and the power of accountability. Chris shares the importance of continual growth and learning and the value of surrounding oneself with inspiring people. Lastly, he discusses the supportive role of a spouse and the importance of believing in oneself and taking risks.
In this conversation, Craig Moreau shares his journey of overcoming addiction and finding validation from within. He emphasizes the importance of self-worth and personal validation, highlighting the need to do what you say you will do and not seek validation from others. Craig discusses the process of rebuilding relationships and trust and the importance of doing the work for yourself rather than for others. He also explores the power of listening to yourself, implementing new habits, and removing blockages to personal growth. Craig emphasizes the importance of consistency, creating a vision for personal growth, and putting power into seemingly insignificant tasks. He also discusses the impact of mentorship and leading by example in parenting. The conversation explores the connection between personal growth and parenting, highlighting the role of self-awareness and healing in elevating relationships. It emphasizes the transformative power of embracing the personal development journey.
Takeaways
- Focus on self-worth and validation from within, rather than seeking validation from others.
- Do what you say you will do and find validation in keeping your commitments to yourself.
- Rebuilding relationships and trust requires personal growth and doing the work for yourself.
- Implement new habits and remove blockages to personal growth by focusing on seemingly insignificant tasks.
- Seek mentorship and guidance to collapse time and accelerate personal transformation. Self-awareness is crucial for personal growth and improving relationships.
- Parenting can serve as a catalyst for personal development, revealing our weaknesses and providing opportunities for growth.
- Healing personal issues together as a couple can strengthen the relationship and lead to overall improvement in life.
- Embracing the personal development journey requires a mindset of continuous growth and finding value in the work itself.
Anthony Migliorino discusses his fitness challenge and the role of accountability in achieving personal goals. He emphasizes the need for consistency and patience in parenting, as well as the impact of childhood trauma on adult behavior. The conversation also delves into the balance between tough love and praise, and the importance of adapting parenting styles to meet the needs of individual children. Overall, the conversation highlights the transformative power of self-reflection and personal growth in becoming a better parent. In this conversation, Anthony Migliorino and Pat discuss various aspects of parenting and the importance of creating a strong home life. They explore the idea of equipping oneself as a parent and the benefits of cooperation and teamwork in parenting. They also discuss the application of business principles to parenting and the importance of overcoming failure and building self-confidence. The flaws of the education system and the need for unschooling are also explored. The conversation emphasizes the importance of patience, calmness, and saying yes to children, as well as the impact of parenting on society.
Takeaways
- Accountability is crucial for personal growth and achieving goals.
- Peaceful parenting focuses on love, empathy, and building resilience in children.
- Childhood trauma can have long-lasting effects on adult behavior.
- Consistency and patience are key in effective parenting.
- Adapting parenting styles to individual children's needs is important for their development. Equipping yourself as a parent and building awareness and skills upfront can make parenting easier in the long run.
- Cooperation and teamwork are essential in parenting, and creating a strong home environment based on respect and mutual agreement is crucial.
- Applying business principles, such as focusing on the positive and creating a win-win environment, can be effective in both business and family life.
- Overcoming failure and building self-confidence are important lessons to teach children, and parents should not view their own mistakes as failures.
- A strong home life, characterized by love, care, and listening, has a significant impact on children's development and success.
- The flaws of the education system, such as the lack of teaching important life skills, can be addressed through unschooling and private education.
- Parenting with patience, calmness, and the ability to say yes to children's requests can foster a positive relationship and promote healthy development.
- Raising children with virtues and values, such as critical thinking and autonomy, can lead to a better society.
- Parents should focus on creating an environment where children can play, explore, and learn naturally.
- The impact of parenting extends beyond the family and can shape the future of society.
Zac Small is a husband, father of two, veteran, photographer, coach, and writer. Zac started the Fraternity of Excellence which is an online community for men who are committed to exhibiting masculine excellence in all that it is to be a man. When Zac left the Navy, he saw a void in his life and in other men that he spoke to. Taking matters into his own hands, Zac started this group. During this conversation, we talk about what led Zac to start the Fraternity of Excellence and how it helps men level up in every aspect of life. We get into what it means to be a strong leader and father, and what Zac does to raise emotionally strong children. Enjoy!
Peter Corkery is a Masters Graduate from the University of Siena. His master's is in Public Diplomacy which has taken him around the globe from Italy to New York. Peter is a good friend, a brilliant mind, a podcaster, and a business owner. Enjoy!
Anna Beresford has a PhD in Social and Ecological Sustainability. Her studies have taken her across the globe including, Shetland, England, Australia, Canada, and The United States. We discuss what she is studying, the power of music and culture, land, and the people that live on it. Enjoy!
John D'Agostino is an Osteopathic Manual Practitioner who runs his own business in southern Manitoba. We get into what Osteopathy is, how different systems of the body work, overall health, breathing, and chronic health problems that can occur from our lifestyle today.
In this episode, I read and talk about a book I recently finished called, "A Champion's Mind: How Great Athletes Think, Train, and Thrive." Inspiration for this episode comes from the Jocko Podcast and Andrew Huberman.
This book is written by Jim Afremow, Ph.D., a leading sports psychology consultant and licensed counsellor. Afremow has worked with athletes in the MLB, NBA, WNBA, NFL, NHL, PGA Tour, and LPGA Tour. Afremow shares his wisdom about what made the people he works with champions and puts that wisdom into lessons that up-and-coming athletes can use. For the rest of us, these lessons also apply to all areas of life. Enjoy!
Peter Corkery is on the show to talk about what he has been studying for the past two years while doing his Master's in Public Diplomacy at the University of Siena in Italy. In this episode we get into what he has been studying, networks with friends, religions, and cultures (as well as worm brains), the importance of thinking about complex issues, and his time spent as an intern with the Holy See at the United Nations in New York.
John D'Agostino (M.OMSc) is a longtime friend from my university days and an Osteopathic Manual Practitioner. He recently moved to Southern Manitoba and has started building his Osteopathic business. In this episode, we get into what Osteopathy is, how different systems of the body work, overall health, breathing, and avoiding chronic problems that can develop in modern society. Enjoy!
In this episode, I sit down with a long-time friend, and older sister, Anna. We talk about her Ph.D., what she has spent the last few years studying, her trips to Shetland, music, culture, and more.