The BluePrint with Dr. Erik Korem #383. Instilling Longevity Principles into Your Children Exercise is Play Avoiding Early Specialization with Dr. Jeffrey Gladden
As parents, we want our kids to develop healthy habits that last a lifetime. But lecturing them is rarely effective. Dr. Jeffrey Gladden, a leading longevity expert, reveals how to inspire your children through modeling instead of mandating. With over 20 years of parenting and medical experience, he shares science-backed insights on raising the next generation for optimal health.
Learn:
- Why kids pay more attention to your actions than your words
- How to make exercise joyful play rather than rigid training
- Why variety develops neuroplasticity better than specialization
- How to model healthy choices without micromanaging their lives
- Tips for keeping communication open as kids enter the teen years
- Simple ways to have fun being active as a family
Dr. Gladden offers wisdom for helping your children embrace physical vitality without forcing unrealistic expectations. His compassionate approach emphasizes leading by example, maintaining an atmosphere of lighthearted play, and supporting their natural growth process. Whether your kids are 2 or 20, this thoughtful conversation will provide you with tools to foster their lifelong wellbeing. Tune in now for guidance on raising the leaders of tomorrow.
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Quotable moments:
"Your kid's job in life is actually to de-differentiate from you, right? Their, their, their task in life is to grow up, do differentiate from you, become independent, and lead their own lives." - Dr. Jeffrey Gladden
"I think exercise should be play. And I think, you know, this idea of, um, I think growing up is highly overrated, you know, to the idea of being young." - Dr. Jeffrey Gladden
"Think about the fact that, Hey, I have a body too, and I get to move and I can train my nervous system." - Dr. Jeffrey Gladden
ABOUT THE BLUEPRINT PODCAST:
The BluePrint Podcast is for busy professionals and Household CEOs who care deeply about their families, career, and health. Host Dr. Erik Korem distills cutting edge-science, leadership, and life skills into simple tactics optimized for your busy lifestyle and goals. Dr. Korem interviews scientists, coaches, elite athletes, entrepreneurs, entertainers, and exceptional people to discuss science and practical skills you can implement to become the most healthy, resilient, and impactful version of yourself.
On a mission to equip people to pursue audacious goals, thrive in uncertainty, and live a healthy and fulfilled life, Dr. Erik Korem is a High-Performance pioneer. He introduced sports science and athlete-tracking technologies to collegiate and professional (NFL) football over a decade ago. He has worked with the National Football League, Power-5 NCAA programs, gold-medal Olympians, Nike, and the United States Department of Defense.
Erik is an expert in sleep and stress resilience. He is the Founder and CEO of AIM7, a health and fitness app that unlocks the power of wearables by providing you with daily personalized recommendations to enhance your mind, body, and recovery.
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