EP 66 | Cory Jenks: Father, Speaker, Author, Comedian | Self-Care in Fatherhood | Prioritizing Family and Children and more

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Summary

In this conversation, Daniel Hickman interviews Corey Jenks, a comedian, pharmacist, author, and healthcare speaker. They discuss Corey's journey as a father of three kids under six years old and how he balances his various roles. They also touch on time management hacks, the importance of cutting out unnecessary distractions, and the value of building a supportive dad tribe. Corey emphasizes the need to prioritize family, maintain a healthy lifestyle, and be adaptable in parenting.

 

The conversation covers various topics related to parenting, health, and fitness. The principal themes include the importance of prioritizing family and children, the role of pharmacists in healthcare, the need for lifestyle changes to manage diabetes, the simplicity of fitness and health, and the impact of societal expectations on parenting and health choices. In this conversation, Cory Jenks discusses his book 'I Guess I'm a Dad Now' and shares insights and advice on fatherhood. He talks about the importance of managing expectations, finding balance, and staying present as a father.

 

Cory also discusses the role of humor and comedy in parenting and healthcare. He shares his experiences as a pharmacist and how he incorporates comedy and improv into his work. Cory emphasizes the need for empathy, communication, and self-care in fatherhood. He also discusses his speaking events and future plans to work with fatherhood organizations and non-healthcare businesses.

 

"It comes with cutting out a lot of the nonsense in your life."

"Every drug is a potential poison and every drug you take has a physical cost, a monetary cost, a mental cost, drug interaction risk."

 

Takeaways

• Balancing multiple roles requires cutting out unnecessary distractions and focusing on what truly matters.
• Time management hacks include waking up early, prioritizing non-negotiable activities like workouts, and blocking out specific time for different responsibilities.
• Building a supportive dad tribe with similar values and interests can provide a sense of community and help navigate the challenges of fatherhood.
• Being adaptable and willing to embrace the unexpected is crucial in parenting.
• Maintaining a healthy lifestyle sets a positive example for children and allows parents to keep up with their energy and activities. Prioritize family and children over societal expectations
• Pharmacists play a crucial role in healthcare, focusing on disease management and minimizing medication exposure
• Lifestyle changes, such as diet and exercise, are essential for managing diabetes
• Fitness and health can be simple and accessible, even with limited time
• Self-reflection and asking the right questions can lead to personal growth and improved parenting
• Incorporating improvisation and hands-on activities can enhance learning and engagement in corporate speaking events Manage expectations and find balance as a father
• Incorporate humor and comedy into parenting and healthcare
• Practice empathy, communication, and self-care
• Explore opportunities to work with fatherhood organizations and non-healthcare businesses

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Corey Jenks

02:55 Cutting Out Distractions and Time Management Hacks

07:40 Building a Supportive Dad Tribe

14:38 Embracing Adaptability in Parenting

19:02 Prioritizing Family and Maintaining a Healthy Lifestyle

25:32 Prioritizing Family and Children: Overcoming Societal Expectations

30:01 The Role of Pharmacists in Healthcare: Disease Management and Medication Minimization

32:42 Managing Diabetes: The Importance of Lifestyle Changes

37:17 Simplicity in Fitness and Health: Making it Accessible for Everyone

45:13 Self-Reflection and Personal Growth: The Key to Improved Parenting

48:33 Engaging Corporate Speaking: Incorporating Improvisation and Hands-On Activities

50:20 Speaking Events and Future Plans

55:15 Proud Parenting Moments

59:22 Defining Competitive Edge

01:02:04 Snapping Out of the Dad Bod

01:03:56 Animal that Relates to Cory's Personality

01:06:08 Book Release and Where to Find Cory