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EP213: The Art of Discipline: How Your Mindset Shapes Your Body, Strength & Life Featuring Alex Crockford

The Authentic Man Podcast with David Chambers

Release Date: 03/05/2025

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In this episode, I sit down with fitness expert Alex Crockford to explore the real truth behind discipline, strength, and sustainable fitness. We uncover the biggest fitness myths holding men back, the mindset shifts needed for lasting health, and how fatherhood reshapes a man's body, purpose, and self-discipline.

Alex Crockford is on a mission to help you get fitter, healthier and happier! Alex is the creator of his own app, has millions of followers across platforms, and is also an actor. 

 

KEY TOPICS:

 

⭐ Transforming Challenges - Pushing Yourself Beyond Limits 

⭐ The Lessons Of Fatherhood - Life Balance, Time Management & More

⭐ Embodiment Practices To Increase Focus and Be More Present

⭐ The Importance Of Self-Care Into Taking Care of Others

⭐ The Myths About A Plant Based Diet And Protein Intake

⭐ The Prejudices, Pressure & Negativity in Social Medias

⭐ How To Break The Patterns Of Dark Motivation

⭐ Rooted Truth And Its Link To Successful Manifestation

⭐ How To Integrate Physical Health, Emotional Well-Being & Personal Growth

⭐ Expanding Your Career Path With Mindfulness 

 

Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction – Meet Alex Crockford & what this episode is about
01:09 - The 24-Hour Burpee Challenge – Pushing physical & mental limits
03:26 - Lessons in Discomfort & Resilience – What extreme endurance reveals
05:02 - Fatherhood & Identity – The emotional shift into fatherhood
06:29 - Balancing Work & Parenting – Navigating time, presence & priorities
08:45 - Preparing Emotionally for Fatherhood – Breaking generational patterns
10:46 - Providing for Family While Staying Present – The modern father’s challenge
13:02 - Building a Business Around Family – Avoiding the traditional 9-5 model
16:44 - Overcompensating in Parenting – Finding the right balance
18:17 - Masculine Concerns in Fatherhood – Provision, stability & responsibility
19:13 - Unexpected Lessons from Fatherhood – Structure, priorities & self-discipline
21:35 - A Love That Changes Everything – The deep emotional transformation
25:34 - How Fatherhood Affected Fitness – Sleep, training & nutrition shifts
31:06 - Recalibrating Morning Routines – Adapting to new realities
35:08 - Challenging Fitness Industry Myths – Protein, plant-based diets & truth
39:53 - Meat Industry vs. Plant-Based Living – Myths, marketing & ethics
44:37 - Social Media & Speaking Your Truth – Navigating backlash & authenticity
46:23 - Breaking Out of the "Fitness Box" – Expressing a fuller identity
49:03 - The Emotional Cost of Public Criticism – Handling judgment online
53:34 - Discipline, Motivation & Dark Drive – Moving beyond shame-based fitness
56:12 - Why Quick Fixes Fail – Finding sustainable, purpose-driven motivation
01:03:35 - Mental Health & Fitness – A holistic approach to well-being
01:08:20 - Manifestation, Embodiment & Acting – How belief creates reality
01:14:54 - The Truth About Manifestation – Why it’s more than just visualisation
01:18:18 - Merging Fitness & Embodiment – The deeper connection to self
01:20:35 - Closing Reflections & Where to Find Alex – Links, insights & next steps

 

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Connect With Alex Crockford:

 

Instagram: @alexcrockford

Website: Www.crockfitapp.com