118. The Real Dad Bod: 9 Traits Every Dad Needs (That Have Nothing to Do With Abs)
Release Date: 06/10/2025
130. How to Treat Your Health Like It’s Part of the Job
Marriage Fit
LISTENER NOTES (Description) You don’t need to be a professional athlete to train like one. If you work, lead, make decisions, or manage people — you are an athlete. You just compete in meetings, emails, and boardrooms instead of on a field. In this episode, Chris and Annie break down what it means to treat your health like it’s part of your job — and why that mindset will make you unstoppable at work and at home. They share behind-the-scenes insights from a real-life corporate wellness planning session and walk you through a high-performance playbook for working...
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129. The Good & Bad of New Year’s Resolutions (for Your Health, Marriage & Momentum)
Marriage Fit
Episode Summary: It’s goal-setting season — and we all know most New Year’s resolutions don’t stick. But it’s not because people are lazy. It’s because most resolutions are built on guilt, not a game plan. In this episode, Chris and Annie unpack the psychology behind why resolutions work (and why they often don’t). Whether you want to lose weight, get consistent with your workouts, or improve your marriage, you’ll walk away with clarity and action steps to move forward — not burn out. We cover: The real reason fresh starts feel so motivating ...
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128. The Not-So-Obvious Ways Fitness Makes You a Better Partner, Leader, and Human
Marriage Fit
Episode Summary: Most people think workouts are just about looking good or staying healthy. But in this episode, Chris and Annie dive into the not-so-obvious truth: fitness shapes who you are in your marriage, your family, your work, and your mindset. They share real stories, hard truths, and surprising insights on how training builds more than muscles — it builds emotional control, consistency, humility, attraction, and leadership. If you’ve ever wondered whether your workout is really worth it… this episode proves it’s one of the most powerful investments...
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127: Mental Fitness vs. Physical Fitness: What’s Stronger?” (feat. Jason VanRuler)
Marriage Fit
Episode Summary In this episode, we’re joined by licensed therapist, speaker, and coach Jason VanRuler for a powerful conversation on what it really means to be mentally fit—and how mental and physical fitness can (and should) work together. We talk about: What mental fitness is and why it’s trainable How physical and mental strength influence each other The role of mindset in parenting, marriage, and business Why recovery isn’t weakness—it’s part of the process The mental reps Jason uses to stay grounded and strong as a husband, father, and leader ...
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126. Project Zero: Stay Fit, Sane & Connected Through the Holidays
Marriage Fit
Episode Summary: The holidays are here and so is the chaos. Family events, food everywhere, parties, travel, stress… it’s no wonder most people gain weight, lose their routines, and feel disconnected from their goals (and each other). But what if it didn’t have to be that way? In this episode, Chris and Annie share how they’re tackling the season differently this year with SISU Fit’s Project Zero Challenge. Their goal? Gain zero pounds between Thanksgiving and New Year’s, and help others do the same—without extreme rules or added stress. Whether you’re in...
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125. Attack the Fat (8 Simple Habits for Long-Term Fat Loss)
Marriage Fit
Episode Summary: Fat loss doesn’t have to be complicated, and it definitely doesn’t have to take over your life. In this episode, Chris and Annie break down 8 simple, realistic habits you and your partner can start practicing together to see real results that last. No more extreme diets, crazy rules, or all-or-nothing thinking. Just smart, sustainable steps that work in the real world, especially when you’re doing life as a team. What You’ll Learn: The truth about why small changes beat big overhauls Why protein is your best friend when it comes to fat...
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124: Strong, Flexible, and Fit for Life: Why FRC is the Future
Marriage Fit
Episode Summary: If you want to be fit for life not just for a season mobility matters. In this episode, Annie flips the script and interviews Chris about his deep dive into FRC (Functional Range Conditioning) and why it’s become a cornerstone of his personal health and professional mission. From past injuries and performance plateaus to building strength with longevity in mind, Chris shares how this method is reshaping how he trains, teaches, and shows up at home. Whether you’re brand new to mobility or already foam-rolling like a pro, this episode breaks it down in relatable,...
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123. Breaking Plateaus: From Fitness to Family
Marriage Fit
💬 Episode Summary: Every couple hits a wall — in fitness, in marriage, in parenting, and in business. The real question isn’t if you’ll hit a plateau… it’s what you’ll do when you get stuck there. In this episode, Annie and Chris break down how plateaus show up across every area of life — and how the tools they’ve learned in the gym have become the exact playbook for breaking through them together. From marriage ruts to parenting burnout to business stagnation, they share personal stories, mindset shifts, and a 5-step method couples can use to reconnect, refocus, and get...
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122. Solocation vs. Solo Parenting: What Happens When the Suitcase Comes Home
Marriage Fit
Description: One partner travels. The other holds down the fort. Then the suitcase rolls back in and suddenly, everything feels off. In this episode, Chris and Annie dive into the real-life tension couples face during the often-overlooked “re-entry” phase after solo parenting. Whether you’re the one coming home or the one who’s been home, there’s a disconnect that can sneak in fast and create frustration, resentment, and miscommunication if you don’t handle it intentionally. Let’s talk about the unspoken expectations, the invisible scorecards, and how to reconnect without...
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121. 5 Fitness Lies We Believed (So You Don’t Have To)
Marriage Fit
Episode Summary We’ve been in the fitness world for over two decades, and we’ve heard just about every myth, fad, and gimmick out there. But there are 5 lies we believed ourselves (and see over and over again) that are still keeping people stuck not just in their fitness, but in their confidence, consistency, and connection. In this episode of Marriage Fit, we unpack those lies and share the real truths that actually lead to results in your body and in your relationship. What We Cover: Why “No Pain, No Gain” is a fast track to burnout, not results ...
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The world tells dads to fight the “dad bod” with crunches and protein shakes. But the real battle isn’t against belly fat — it’s against passivity, disconnection, and drifting identity.
In this special Father’s Day episode, Chris and Annie break down 11 traits that define a strong father, using insights from Mind Pump’s Fatherhood Episode and Dan Martell’s character-first leadership list.
These traits go way deeper than fitness. They shape how you lead your family, support your marriage, and show up for yourself — mentally, emotionally, and physically.
What You’ll Learn:
Identity Before Action
You don’t rise to your goals — you fall to your identity.
Learn why many dads struggle with purpose and how to rebuild clarity, mission, and personal standards.
The 11 Traits Every Dad Needs (That Have Nothing to Do with Abs):
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Reliability
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Kindness
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Integrity
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Gratitude
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Being on Time
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Humility
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Patience
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Self-Awareness
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Strength & Fitness
Inspired by: Mind Pump’s fatherhood framework + Dan Martell’s “10 qualities I admire more than skills”
Fighting the “Dad Bod” Starts in the Mind
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What does the emotional/mental “dad bod” look like?
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Why leadership, not laziness, is the key to transformation
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What happens when a dad wakes up and owns his role
Marriage + Fatherhood = Leadership
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Strong dads create strong marriages
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Strong marriages create safe, loving homes
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Be the kind of man your kids want to become
Take Action:
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Reflect: Which of the 11 traits will you double down on this week?
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Share this with a dad who’s ready to step up
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Tag @marriagefitpodcast in your Father’s Day workout or family moment
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