The Dad Strength Podcast

Ryan Andrews joins Geoff Girvitz on The Dad Strength Podcast.

Show Notes

In this episode, we speak with Ryan Andrews, author of Swole Planet, about meeting our own health and fitness goals while still thinking about the planet as a whole. Ryan is a systems thinker, former nutrition expert, and activist. He is also a verifiably good human and someone who has walked the walk—from competitive bodybuilding to volunteering.

Folks in the worlds of muscle, strength, or performance often have a knee-jerk reaction to moving away from more meat-based diets. But if you’re looking for something to push back against, you won’t find it in this interview. Andrews broadens our concept of what health really means. He lays down clear, thoughtful methods without ever once asking you to compromise on your sweet, sweet gains.

Andrews is an author, an activist, a nutrition expert, and a former competitive bodybuilder. He has Master’s degrees in nutrition and exercise physiology. He’s completed training to be a registered dietician. He’s also studied sustainable food systems. Andrews has written for Time, Muscle & Fitness, Men’s Health, Precision Nutrition, and more. He’s accumulated over 1,000 hours volunteering at organic farms and with non-profit food recovery organizations.

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The Dad Strength Podcast is an Unlearning Network Production
Title music by Daniel Ross

What is The Dad Strength Podcast?

There is no strength like dad strength. It is quiet, patient, and persistent. Some would say stubborn, dammit. Dad strength rarely makes the highlight reel. It exists in the in-between spaces....The times when nobody—except maybe your kid—is watching.

The Dad Strength Podcast was created to support and encourage the best in dads like you. Authors, entrepreneurs, artists, and experts from all over share their wisdom with us. We discuss 360º health, doing work that matters, and—of course—fatherhood. These conversations are fun, informative, and always emphasize action and understanding.

The Dad Strength Podcast is hosted by Geoff Girvitz. Geoff is a father, fitness expert, and curious fellow. Based in Toronto, he has been featured in Vice, GQ, and multiple exercise publications. He is known for innovation and real-world success in the fitness industry. Now, Geoff is pointing a wide-angle lens at health and parenthood. Workouts and nutrition are just part of the program. He will be looking at relationships, critical thinking, motivation, and discipline. In short, anything you need to earn the mug that says “*World’s Greatest Dad.”*

“I want to be Mr. Rogers for men over 30,” says Geoff. “There is so much noise and confusion out there.” We *all* need a community devoted to the best we have inside of us. The Dad Strength Podcast is here to make the world a better place through our roles as fathers and as men.