The Gabby Reece Show #342 Fixing Kids’ Nutrition Starts Here: Senator Patrick McMath on SB14
Sep 21, 2025
Senator Patrick McMath, a Louisiana State Senator and author of Senate Bill 14, teams up with disruption coach Dominic Luke, a former Air Force pararescueman. They discuss SB14's mission to revamp children's nutrition standards in schools, emphasizing community engagement and political strategy. Patrick shares insights on the importance of transparency in food labeling, while Dominic unveils his unique coaching techniques that help leaders overcome overwhelm. Together, they explore the challenges of balancing public service with family life, all while promoting healthier habits.
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State Health Crisis Is A Policy Opportunity
- Louisiana ranks near the bottom on health metrics and needs systemic change to improve population health.
- Senator Patrick McMath sees legislation as a lever to address preventable, lifestyle-driven diseases.
Combat Rescue Skills Became Coaching Tools
- Dominic Luke described his transition from Air Force pararescue to civilian performance coaching.
- He began working with Patrick as a personal coach to translate military problem-solving into everyday performance gains.
Two-Week Decision Led To Major Legislation
- Patrick decided to run for Senate two weeks before qualifying and won despite minimal planning.
- His motivation to draft SB14 came from a hiking epiphany and a call to Dominic to help craft the legislation.
