
Jason Khalipa Podcast
The Jason Khalipa Podcast is a place where your hosts, Jason Khalipa and Gabe Yanez, chat with protectors, providers, parents, entrepreneurs, and all the everyday heroes doing badass stuff on the regular.
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Sep 4, 2024 • 21min
Q&A Special Guest: Kelly Starrett. Recovery and Return to Sport
"How can athletes effectively return to their sport or physical activities after significant injuries like back pain from snatches, hip replacements, or severe conditions like Rhabdomyolysis, and what are the best practices for re-engaging without recurring injuries?"
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Sep 2, 2024 • 50min
075: Easy Access World: Impact on Modern Relationships
Jason and Gabe sit down for today’s episode of the Jason Khalipa Podcast:
- Hats are backwards and we're ready to go
- Getting a divorce? There's a coach for that
- Life is hard either way, do it with someone you love
- We live in a world with too much access
- Your responsibility to look good for your spouse
- Should you fight in front of the kids?
- Jason got challenged at the ORIGIN Camp
- Never get mad on the mats
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Aug 29, 2024 • 51min
074: Navigating Life's Fragility: Insights and Reflections
Jason and Gabe sit down for today’s episode of the Jason Khalipa Podcast: - Time moves fast, man- Bulkhead aisle seat- Life is fragile- Does it make you feel better, worse, or the same?- Our takes on politics- "I am not okay" turned into an amazing experience- There's always a risk- The story of the Finnish diversNever let momentum get to zero. Listen to the Jason Khalipa Podcast every Monday and Thursday on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube.Follow the Pod
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Aug 28, 2024 • 15min
Q&A: How to Balance Training with a Physically Demanding Blue-Collar Job?
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Aug 26, 2024 • 1h 4min
Throwback: You Get One Shot At Parenting With Guest Rich Froning
Jason sits down with Rich Froning for today’s episode of the Jason Khalipa Podcast: [0:00] Ladies and Gentlemen, Rich Froning!!![3:00] The guys can't pull off the cowboy hat[5:48] Alternative school routes for kids[8:47] The trades are a lost art[11:20] Filling in the gaps as parents[12:30] Bow v. gun hunting[15:25] Are the Froning kids the next CrossFit Games champs?[18:25] Feelings toward the Teen CrossFit Games (go play sports)[21:46] No video games in the house[24:29] Strong women as role models to young girls[25:59] What would Jason change about the CrossFit Games?[29:35] The benefits from being on a team[30:28] Favorite competition memories [34:05] What is Rich training for next? (hittin' that stair stepper)[37:40] Do hunters and vegans want the same thing?[41:16] The hardest thing Rich has ever done in his life[43:23] "Nothing I do will ever be as cool as Rich Froning"[46:52] You can be tough AND compassionate[48:58] Back to the basics: please and thank you[52:00] Btw, we don't promote violence[55:00] Family board meetings[1:00:32] You gotta run himNever let momentum get to zero. Listen to the Jason Khalipa Podcast every Monday and Thursday on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube.Follow the Pod
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Aug 22, 2024 • 1h 20min
Throwback: Dad Bods Are Out! With Guest Josh Bridges
Jason and Gabe sit down with Josh Bridges for today’s episode of the Jason Khalipa Podcast:
[0:00] Josh Bridges on the mic!
[1:37] Reminiscing on Josh at the CrossFit Games
[3:13] Workout, event, or test?
[5:00] Impressed by Casey AcKree
[8:04] Elbow issues
[12:01] Josh summarizes his fitness goals
[14:25] How do you engrain training into your kids’ lives?
[20:07] Fitness to show up for your kids
[23:04] At what age should you start tackle football?
[27:58] Parenting doesn’t come with a manual
[29:42] If your kids don’t do chores, you’re doing them a disservice
[34:18] Would you let your kids specialize in CrossFit?
[38:34] Roman’s one-legged double-unders and Fikowski’s self-sabotage
[44:20] Are CrossFit competitors too friendly with one another?
[50:19] You’re there to win, bottom line
[57:48] Gun safety and bullying basics with kids
[1:10:10] Jason’s Cold Plunge is NOT set at 39 degrees + episode recap
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Aug 21, 2024 • 17min
Q&A: Why Do Many Young Men Choose TRT Over Lifestyle Changes?
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Aug 19, 2024 • 1h 22min
073: Nick Freitas Shares Essential Values for Raising and Loving Your Kids
In this discussion, Nick Freitas, a passionate advocate for effective parenting, shares his insights on raising children with strong moral values. He identifies five essential characteristics that every person should embody, emphasizing the importance of communication and humility in parenting. The conversation dives into the unique challenges of raising boys versus girls and the significance of building emotional connections. Freitas also highlights the need for unconditional love while teaching respect, helping children navigate the complexities of today’s world.

Aug 15, 2024 • 57min
072: Cutting Back: Why Family Spending Has To Change Now
Gabe, an advocate for rethinking family spending priorities, joins Jason to discuss the importance of transforming how families allocate their resources. They argue for prioritizing shared experiences over material gifts to foster deeper connections. The conversation also touches on the need for kids to engage more physically, the dangers of local wildlife, and the challenges of choosing appropriate media for children. They even share insights from a scuba diving certification journey that highlights family fitness and involvement.

Aug 14, 2024 • 13min
Q&A: How Should My Eating Habits Change as I Age?
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