7 Jul 2025 08:31
From Boy to Man: Fatherhood, Fear, and the Stages of Manhood
In this episode of the Jason Khalipa Podcast, Jason and Gabe kick things off with the story of how they met — including the hardest presentation Jason has ever given. From there, they cover:
0:00 — How did Gabe and Jason meet? The hardest presentation Jason ever gave4:29 — Showing up sick: why consistency still matters7:07 — The power of simplicity9:33 — Ultramarathoner DNF from fear — how fatherhood changes your risk calculus15:00 — Triathlon dreams and the Escape from Alcatraz21:30 — Locking in for Master Worlds25:52 — Does Jason have the upper hand going in?27:04 — Dallas HYROX on a waitlist?!30:05 — Fathered by God and the stages of manhood35:50 — AI can’t fix plumbing — why men still need to gather37:10 — TRAIN HARD testimonial: shout-out to the women crushing it38:20 — Initiation: how boys become men41:14 — Enjoying fleeting moments with your kids43:21 — Jason’s Courtyard Marriott obsession44:50 — Hazing in team sports — healthy or harmful?49:04 — What’s coming up at TRAIN HARD51:10 — Do Jason and Hiller have beef? (spoiler: probably not)
If you’re curious about fatherhood, mindset, and the transitions from boyhood to manhood, you won’t want to miss this one. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube.
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