273. From Broken to Builder: Matt on Fatherhood, Work, and Winning the Real War
High Performance Father Podcast
A father on the brink chose leadership over leaving. HPF member Matt Lehman went from 70-hour weeks, numb and overworked, to present husband, dangerous-in-the-best-way dad, and a man with standards. We break down the exact moves: cutting hours to 40, rebuilding marriage with decisive communication, ditching booze, owning health, and leading kids with strength and heart. If you refuse to pass your pain to the next generation—this is the blueprint.
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272. Defying Death: Aidan’s Fight Beyond Terminal Cancer
High Performance Father Podcast
When doctors told Aidan he had months to live, he joined HPF to make his last days count. That was nearly three years ago. Today, he’s stronger, leaner, running a thriving family business, and carving a legacy his children will never forget. In this powerful follow-up episode, Aidan opens up about facing down a 94mm brain tumor, rebuilding his marriage, transforming fatherhood, and why “one more day” became his ultimate weapon. His story isn’t just about survival—it’s about resilience, presence, and what it really means to live as a man, husband, and father. If you’ve ever...
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271. Al’s Insights #10
High Performance Father Podcast
In this episode, Al unpacks six hard-hitting truths for men who want to rise above mediocrity. From the power of accountability in shaping your behavior, to why failure is the real growth engine, to courage as life’s most rewarded attribute—this one cuts deep. You’ll hear why success will never come looking for you, how to handle critics, and the non-negotiable truth that people grow apart when no one leads. Straight talk, no fluff—lessons to sharpen your edge as a husband, father, and leader.
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270. Legacy in Motion: Callum Francis on Fatherhood, Leadership & Living with Intent
High Performance Father Podcast
From Norway to Australia, from father to leader — Callum Francis shares a powerful journey of proactive fatherhood, masculine accountability, and building a legacy from strength, not crisis. In this deeply honest conversation, Callum and Alex unpack the early signs of relationship friction, the impact of environment, and why Callum chose to lead before things broke. A masterclass in standards, self-awareness, and stepping into the fire — for any man who refuses to settle.
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269. The Old Bull at 70: Wisdom, Wounds & Winning at Life
High Performance Father Podcast
From snowball fights as a boy in Italy, to building a 54-square home with no money, to raising four sons while defying the weight of a strict upbringing - Al’s Father Joe shares a journey that is raw, unfiltered, and powerful. In this special birthday episode, we talk fatherhood, resilience, legacy, and the unshakable truth that your actions define your reality. It’s a conversation packed with laughs, life lessons, and a few of his signature dad roasts.
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268. Part 2: "The Day I Chose Not to Give Up on Me"
High Performance Father Podcast
What do you do once you’ve rebuilt your life? You build others. In Part 2, Naz Santoro opens up on fatherhood, marriage, leadership—and the man he had to become to create a legacy he’s proud of. From raising daughters with strength and softness, to earning back trust at home and on the farm, this is generational growth in real time. He didn’t just save himself. He became the blueprint. This episode is for men who’ve changed a little… but know they’re not done yet. Go all in. Your family’s future is watching.
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267. Part 1: "The Day I Chose Not to Give Up on Me"
High Performance Father Podcast
From nearly ending it all… to leading hundreds of men home. In this raw 2-part episode, Naz Santoro returns to the HPF mic—father of three, husband, builder of men. We dive into his brutal comeback story, from suicidal despair to legacy-driven leadership. He shares how self-love is forged through ownership, how marriage was rebuilt through actions not promises, and how fatherhood now fuels his fire instead of draining it. This is for the man on the edge. The man ready to rise—but doesn’t know how. Don’t just survive. Build.
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266. How Wayne Saved His Marriage & Hit Version 2.0
High Performance Father Podcast
Wayne came to HPF with a broken marriage and whilst ambitious for more out of life, he felt lost and was drifting. From saving his marriage to setting the bar higher in his next adventure with his wife and children, Wayne has a deeper level of connection to life and is living on his terms in family self and service. He describes how important it is for men to not battle their demons alone and the value of striving for more out of life and seeking the experiences that will last a lifetime with loved ones - a powerful episode not to miss!
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265. Al’s Insights #9
High Performance Father Podcast
Persistence, forging steel in the hottest fires and a mentality much stronger than simply goals and dreams is what Al dives into in this deep and reflective episode. Tune in and connect to the value of “living” the life you are trying to build and staying committed to following through with the 3 statements he shares and continue to say yes to yourself, your family and the next version of you waiting to be created.
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Episode 264. “I've become the prize my family can't get enough of”
High Performance Father Podcast
Lee Dorfliger has lived a very colourful life. Not short of some extreme experiences and tough losses in life, he found a way to rise - only to fall again with his wife checking out and life looking like it was about to shatter into a million pieces. Yet here he stands today, with a rejuvenated marriage, phenomenal relationship with his 4 kids (3 of which are triplets), a new business venture and a body that rocks! Listen in on the wisdom of an incredibly deep man who’s come from the depths of despair to flying high at the top of his mountain in life - the first of many more big mountain...
info_outlineWelcome to Al's Insights. These short, sharp episodes dive into key one liners, golden nuggets or phrases Al has come across through either books he's reading, lessons he's learning or snapshots from the many men inside HPF and their wisdom and experiences shared.
Enjoy these short episodes that will give you plenty of good stuff to reflect on, taking in exactly what you need through each and every one of these messages.
When you live through the questions you ask yourself, you gain power and wisdom to forge ahead with the life that you truly desire.
- Wherever you are, Be there
- With knowing that there's more, I'm willing to go through the darkness
- The ONLY reason I invest in myself is to give more to others
- Don't wish for a better wind, develop the skills to set a better sail