Fat Kid Podcast

Jul 24 2024 46 ep. 73 mins
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With 42 years of being the "Fat Kid," I am thrilled to share experiences in confidence-building throughout my life! Come along with me and my wife Amanda, who also just happens to be a "Skinny Kid". We are on a mission to change the views of health and wellness in the US, heck maybe even the globe! 

The Fat Kid Podcast is a collection of interviews, stories, insights, and jokes mixed in with some self-help, research articles, and more! We intend to have fun, but explore topics and people that are relevant,  and interesting!

Our goal is to breathe a breath of fresh air into challenging issues like confidence, leadership, relationships, parenting, and more! 

Thanks for taking the time to check us out! We hope you enjoy it & come back for more!

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#46 Jodi Carrigan- Curiator of Primates at Zoo Atlanta

Jul 24 2024 81 mins  
Jodi has one of the coolest jobs out there! She works with Gorillas! Well, not just gorillas but all things primate at the Zoo Atlanta!"Jodi has been working with primates for over 19 years, most of them at Zoo Atlanta, with a keen interest in western lowland gorillas. Before joining Zoo Atlanta, she worked with primates at Zoo Miami and the Pittsburgh Zoo. Jodi is a member of the

#45- Toby Weaver, Antler Canyon Outfitters- "A bull bugled in her face at 20 yards...she could not have released that arrow if she wanted to!"

Mar 13 2024 82 mins  
Toby Weaver spends his life in the woods; we should all be jealous of him! As the owner of Antler Canyon Outfitters, he provides a very special experience to hunters worldwide. While his job is being in the field, spotting game, and putting his clients in the right position, he can only lead a horse to water. No matter your weapon type, seeing an elk on the landscape will elevate y

#44- Eric Malzone- "Steve Rinella is like the Anthony Bourdain of hunting" How Youtube got him through his first whitetail harvest!

Mar 04 2024 76 mins  
Eric Malzone is very easy to talk to, probably because he is a podcast host himself or maybe because he is just a genuine guy! The "Future of Fitness Podcast" has been running for the last 4+ years, and is one of the top fitness and health podcasts today! Eric covers everything, and I mean everything in the very fast-moving industry of health and fitness! Via in-depth interviews wi

#43- Daria Lucchesi & Jack Bushey- Gritty and tenacious, yes! Doing things the right way, also yes!

Feb 23 2024 72 mins  
Crazy Lucchesi is her Instagram handle. She's far from crazy, but she for sure is a beast on and off the field! Daria Lucchesi is a former JMU Women's Lacrosse National Champion! You heard that right, National Champion! She and her team also won two CAA titles in her tenure, and she's got the rings to prove it! To say that JMU lacrosse is a top-performing program is an understateme

#42- Pat "Shoney" Schoennagel- "Not many people can come an go in this world without experiencing pain, Lia did"

Feb 14 2024 100 mins  
Pat is a lifelong friend. He is also a husband, business leader, and father to three beautiful children. Two of which reside only in their family's hearts and memories.Tragedy struck the Schoennagel's lives not once, but twice, and sadly claimed the lives of two of their beautiful children. While this story is hard to listen to, it also has a silver lining. Pat, his wife Melissa, a

#41- Jessica Sikora- Founder and CEO of Superbands

Feb 14 2024 47 mins  
Check out this inspiring interview with Jessica Sikora, founder of the non-profit Superbands! Jessica's passion for music and mental health advocacy has led her to create a platform that connects teens and young people with their favorite artists while also providing mental health resources and support. Through her own struggles with mental health, Jessica turned her passion for mu

#40- Jacqueline M. Baker- How she became the "Unexpected Leader", and maybe why you should too!

Jan 04 2024 60 mins  
Jacqueline M. Baker is the author of The Unexpected Leader. She is also the founder of a consultancy Scarlet, whose mission is to focus on and teach "Timeless modern leadership guidance for your career, home, and life". Her career and life have taken many twists and turns over the years, but in her words, she is "always wide open to new opportunities"! Being open to new ideas, new

#39 Matt Thomann- "I used to be a school administrator, and for a little while I had to have a kindergarten teacher come and tutor me. Talk about a humbling experience!" Recovering from a stroke, positive pshchology was his turning point!

Nov 15 2023 65 mins  
Matt Thomann of Mental Mettle is a former Athletic Director turned into a sports/mental/life performance coach. Beyond that, he is a father, husband and friend.Matt had a unique and challenging life experience. After getting diagnosed with testicular cancer and having surgery to treat it, he suffered an ischemic stroke. Leaving him to relearn how to cognate, talk, and regain every

#38 Damien Paumi- Fathering, Finances, Fitness, Friendship

Nov 15 2023 87 mins  
Damien is a friend I met through lacrosse. While not being a Dad, Damien and his company help people live better lives through financial planning! He is always his authentic self but continues to look for ways in his life to mentor and be mentored. Listen in as we discuss:ParentingHis weight loss journey, losing over 50 lbsKeeping up with fitness and diet as a busy adultFinances, w

#37 Lon Stroschein- Normal 40 and "The Trade"- Author, Mentor and just good dude!

Nov 14 2023 63 mins  
Remember when you thought to yourself, "Is this what I am going to do for the rest of my life?" I do! No, it wasn't a "take this job and shove it" type of feeling, but more of a longing to do something different, a calling if you will. Something that held a higher personal connection to an internal sense of spirit...There are a lot of reasons why people do or do not make changes:Gu