Episode overview
Most men over 40 think their best days are behind them. Ben Brown would disagree.
In this conversation, Rod and Ben talk about what it takes for high-performing fathers to build a body they are proud of, without wrecking their marriage, career, or sanity. They break down time, stress, hormones, training, and the mindset shifts dads need if they want long-term health, not another 6-week sprint.
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The story of Ben’s dad, weight gain, and the wake-up call that shaped Ben’s mission
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How Ben’s own health crash and fatigue changed the way he sees training and nutrition
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Why high-performing men often feel exhausted despite “doing everything right”
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How to run a simple time and screen-time audit to find training windows
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What fathers over 40 need to change in their training plan
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How to think about fatigue, labs, and hormone health without panic
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The idea of a personal “operating system” for health, not random hacks
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Practical non-negotiables for sleep, steps, lifting, and food
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How being a husband and father of three shapes the way Ben coaches men today
Ben Brown is the owner and head nutrition and fitness coach at Body Systems, a virtual coaching company focused on helping high-performing men 40+ build a body they can be proud of through personalized nutrition, strength training, and lifestyle systems.
He is the co-founder and head coach behind The Smart Nutrition Made Simple Show, a long-running podcast where he interviews experts on nutrition, fitness, and lifestyle for long-term health.
Ben is a husband and father of three, and he coaches from the same principles he uses to manage his own health, work, and family life.
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Site: https://www.bodysystems.com
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Instagram: @bodysystemscoaching
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Podcast: The Smart Nutrition Made Simple Show
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Free Father’s Roadmap & resources: https://4fitfatherhood.com
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Coaching for fathers: https://youcancallmecoach.com
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Fatherhoodies gear: https://fatherhoodies.printify.me
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Instagram: https://instagram.com/4fitfatherhood
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