Josh and I recorded this episode on our way back from his show at Betty Rose’s in Abilene, Texas. There is definitely more that meets the eye to Josh. Some of the topics we talk about: his music career, his children, losing his father, he and his wife’s non-profits, meeting President Trump and following his calling. You can check out his non-profits that protect kids in India from poverty and sex-trafficking or find him in the links below.
Non-profit http://lovelikeyoumeanit.us/
Find his website here.
His Instagram here.
His Facebook here.
 

 
 

 
John Finch is a husband, father, podcast host, author and film maker. His movie the Father Effect-Forgiving my absent father is free and available to view here.
He and I sit down to discuss the importance of releasing any anger towards our fathers for not being there and the power of forgiveness.
You can contact John here.

I recorded this episode with my buddy Lenny McClaughlin and his long-time friend “MJ” at the beginning of the “Stay-in-place” order. These guys have spent decades studying The Constitution Of The United States Of America, The Holy Bible and how they are intertwined. They explain each of their perspectives and experience in becoming Sovereign men and following A covenant with God. We discuss, in depth, the ideas and practices of prayer and manifesting our deepest desires. It was a fascinating and frustrating conversation for me, but that is the point of deep conversations on topics such as these. I hope you enjoy it.
Please email any questions, comments or feedback for me or my guests to ryan@circleofdadspodcast.com.
Checkout episode 31 of The Circle fo Dads Podcast to hear Lenny’s first appearance on the show.

 
I had the privilege of being a guest on the Imperfect Parent Podcast with Dwayne Moffat and wanted to share it here.
He and I share some common threads when it comes to mental health, relationships and becoming better fathers and husbands.
Dwayne understands that we are not perfect and has started an awesome podcast on how we can smooth out some of those rough edges. We have some laughs and talk about EMDR therapy, love languages and how communication is the foundation for any successful relationship.
Checkout him out on Instagram at or on Podcast Guru.

Danny is a father, husband, entrepreneur, fireman, and one of my closest friends. He and I sat down last week to discuss our opinions becoming a better husband and father, money, religion, love and communicating our feelings with our wives. The stigma that men cannot have emotional awareness is a crippling one. We owe it to ourselves and our loved ones to do the work, figure out what makes us tick and how things affect us.
If you have any comments, suggestions or would like to nominate someone to be on the show, please email me at ryan@circleofdadspodcast.com.

Marty and I sit down and talk about our opinions on toxic relationships, self-worth and how to break those patterns.
Check out Marty’s new website here.
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Testosterone, it is an amazing thing. It is the male sex hormone that helps us maintain muscle mass, libido, bone density, aids in cognition, and energy.
I interviewed Dr. Willie Villarreal to talk about the basics of HRT and why it plays such an important role in our lives. We talk about the myths of being on Testosterone, testosterone supplements, and how lifestyle can lower your levels.
If you have ever heard “Your levels are fine for your age” or if you think you may want to explore HRT, check this episode out.
You can find more info about Dr. Villarreal and his clinic Core Sports Health, here.
Please email me with any comments or questions at ryan@circleofdadspodcast.com.

I cannot think of anyone with A laugh better than Cody’s. He is the cultivator of joy. Please enjoy some highlights from our conversations as he laughs like a bastard.

Happy Father’s Day!
I took a trip to Austin this weekend to visit Cody and get deep in the weeds. Cody sent me a painting of PacMan several weeks ago and we talk in-depth about the parallels of the classic arcade game and battling demons from our past. It’s definitely something you’ll have to hear to appreciate.

I visited the 5M Ranch and hung out with one of my brothers, Darin Deaton. Darin is one of my closest friends and someone I could spend hours talking to about life, love, raising kids, training, business, the outdoors, and being a good husband. Our conversation sounds just like any of the hundred others we have had on the phone, in the truck, or in the outdoors. We talk about “influencers”, success, being obsessed with one thing and missing the bigger picture, facial hair, and finding purpose. It’s a great episode filled with tons of nuggets and I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. Check out Darin’s podcast 40fit Radio to learn about health and longevity for the 40+ crowd.

My Queen and I sit down on the ten year anniversary of our first date. We talk about some of the struggles we have faced and how we overcame them. We talk about death, anger, intimacy issues, therapy and supporting each other. This is a great one for women and men.
 

Full disclosure, I’m a “Street Parker” and if you are into CrossFit, HIIT training or you just workout at a home, maybe you should be too.
This episode’s guest is Julian Alcarez. Julian and his wife Miranda started the online fitness community Street Parking. We discuss how the idea came about, Julian and Miranda’s passion for the community, parenting and the future of this online fitness platform.
A description of Street Parking from their website:
“The Street Parking Program is for those who may be too busy, don’t have access to, can’t afford, or just don’t enjoy a regular gym. These workouts can be done with extremely limited equipment, in very little space, and in a short time if necessary. Or if you have more time and equipment – you will have those options too! Street Parking provides workouts for all levels and all goals.”
Click here to check out Street Parking, follow Julian on IG here and also check out his wife’s IG here to follow her Post Partum fitness journey.

I think at some point we’ve all been in the spot where we think we got life by the balls. That’s typically when life turns around and breaks your jaw.
Traver Boehm thought he had it made. He had a beautiful wife, a successful gym and a baby on the way… then everything changed.
If you are looking for an interview that resembles driving by an accident on the highway, keep moving. But, if you want to listen to how a man used a trifecta of heartbreak to rediscover discover himself and redefine what masculinity meant to him, this is it.
Checkout Traver’s website here.
Find him on Instagram here.
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Check out his Podcast with Asher Packman here.
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Do you want a bigger and fuller dick? Then you may want to listen to this episode. No, I did not do a porn with Danny. I did a podcast on porn with Danny and we go deep *snickers* on the topic of how we were introduced to porn and how it has affected our lives. This episode is just two men talking about something we all have experience with. Listen and let me know if it resonates with you.
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Find Danny Vega on Instagram. 
 

Have you ever wondered what hell Plato, Socrates andAristotle were trying to say? Have you tried to read their works and felt lost, intimidated or maybe even unintelligent? Or maybe you see a gap in your education. For myself, I was always intimidated by the idea or studying philosophy.
That all changed for me after sitting down and having a conversation Founder and Reader-in-Chief Scott Hambrick.
Scott tells me how his website onlinegreatbooks.com and his methods in coaching you through each chapter of each book came about.
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Cody and I meet in West Austin to work through some of the bullshit we have been dealing with. We all have bullshit, mine isn’t unique and neither is his. Join us as we work a few things out and laugh at each others suicidal thoughts. Its gonna warm you all the way down to your plums.

 
 

I really enjoyed this conversation with Danny Vega of the Fat fueled family. I learned a few things we share in common as we discussed life, trauma, recovery, cbd and raising mindful kids.
You can find Danny on Instagram @dannyvega.ms
or his Fat fueled family podcast can be found at fatfueled.family/podcast.
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Ryan,

If you are familiar with Crossfit™ then you have heard of Jeremy Thiel and Crossfit Central in Austin, Tx. Jeremy has learned a thing or two about riding the waves of success and the crushing weight of defeat. I sat down with Jeremy in Austin and he walked me through his story of becoming the first* Crossfit® affiliate in Texas, growing that business into a great success and then the mistakes he made that jeopardized his career and how he overcame and rebounded from those. We discuss self development, ego, his faith, how he used the Wim Hof Method to heal his nervous system, how a seminar with XPT turned him onto the use of fire and ice and a handful of other methods he uses to keep himself focused and clear headed.
If you are interested in any of the methods we discuss, reach out to Jeremy on Instagram or visit him at his gym Crossfit Central Downtown in Austin, Tx.
Please email any questions or comments to Ryan@circleofdadspodcast.com

Lenny and I met recently when Marty and I travelled to San Miguel to attend his son Jacob’s wedding. Jacob is one of my favorite people on this planet and I couldn’t wait to meet his family. From the moment Lenny and I shook hands we were instant friends. His love for his family is infectious and their friends treated us like we’ve been neighbors for decades.
On a recent trip to Austin, Lenny and I sat down so we could chat about life, raising kids and how to prepare for the unexpected. Lenny has first hand experience of how life can change your plans. One day he is helping a friend move and the next he is being wheeled into an OR and being advised to say his goodbyes… What would you say if you thought it was the last time you were going to get to speak to your wife and kids?

On my trip to Austin I made sure to get a face to face with Chuck Bennington. Chuck is a Coach, A motivator, Father and husband to name a few. The topics take a hilarious left turn to cover: Sex robots, gymnastics, self-image, CrossFit®, Lululemon and being Dad. Chuck and his wife Vanessa have shared an amazing journey together and this was the first of many conversations to cover that.
You can follow Chuck on Instagram.
Checkout their workout journal at Gym Gypsy.
or follow Gym Gypsy on Instagram.
Email Ryan at ryan@circleofdadspodcast.com