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Super Dad Wrap Up #6 - podcast with Jonnie Jensen

Super Dad Wrap Up #6 - podcast with Jonnie Jensen

Jonnie Jensen transitioned the Team Super Dad digital infrastructure to StreamYard following technical failures on Restream during the 28 Day Habit Challenge. The migration aims to stabilize the 'Make One Break One' initiative, a July program targeting behavioral shifts in meditation, fitness, and addiction recovery for fathers across the UK. Jensen emphasizes that the platform shift is essential for maintaining the integrity of the community's Zoom and WhatsApp support networks as lockdown restrictions begin to ease. Technical management remains a central theme as Jensen advocates for outsourcing WordPress development to specialists in India to reclaim personal productivity. The F5 Mastermind is currently integrating biomarker testing to track testosterone and energy levels, mirroring diagnostic methods from Biggest Loser USA. Meanwhile, the UK 11 Plus exam cycle has sparked a debate on linguistic framing, with Jensen pushing for the term 'co-parent' over 'single parent' to foster more empowering family dynamics. Physical setbacks also surfaced as a shoulder injury sustained during the 25 Day Press Up Challenge forced a reliance on osteopathic intervention after ibuprofen failed to restore mobility. Jonnie Jensen describes his post-injury movement as resembling the droid C-3PO while navigating the complexities of the 25-day fitness goal. Between discussions on Savelio family kayaks and the search for platonic female friendships on dating apps, the session captures the raw reality of balancing digital marketing with the unpredictable nature of modern fatherhood.

Waking Up To Racism Pt2 - Expert Hangout Podcast

Waking Up To Racism Pt2 - Expert Hangout Podcast

Jonnie Jensen and a panel of experts confront the systemic roots of British racism following the global outcry over the George Floyd tragedy. The discussion exposes the hidden financial legacy of the 1833 Slavery Abolition Act, revealing that UK taxpayers only finished compensating slave owners in 2015. This revelation anchors a broader critique of the British education system and the selective historical narratives surrounding figures like Winston Churchill and Edward Colston. Black professionals and clergy, including a minister from Stoke Newington Baptist Church, detail the necessity of using titles and clerical clothing to bypass professional invisibility and the 'glass ceiling.' The panel analyzes the media's disparate labeling of black youths as 'gangs' versus white 'groups' and highlights Raheem Sterling as a pivotal figure in challenging sports-based prejudice. Specific claims are made regarding the lack of cultural competency in the NHS and the historical omission of the 300-year slave trade from the UK national curriculum. Jonnie Jensen shares a vulnerable turning point from his university years involving a Pakistani friend and a racial slur, illustrating the messy path toward personal growth. The guests recommend essential anti-racism resources such as Latasha Morrison’s Be the Bridge and the Netflix documentary 13th. The episode concludes with a call for fathers to move beyond the apathy of the Brexit era to build a more equitable future for their children.

Waking Up To Racism Pt1 - Expert Hangout Podcast

Waking Up To Racism Pt1 - Expert Hangout Podcast

Jonnie Jensen hosts a critical Expert Hangout with Baptist minister Tony Ashley and leadership consultant Errol Lawson to confront the systemic realities of the black experience in the UK. Following the global outcry over the George Floyd killing, the panel examines the disconnect between white perceptions of privilege and the lived trauma of racial profiling. Jensen details his own transition from passive observer to active anti-racist, citing the Netflix documentary The 13th and the activism of Raheem Sterling as primary catalysts for this shift. Errol Lawson details his DNA discovery of Yoruba heritage and the identity crisis facing black Britons, while Tony Ashley recounts the lasting trauma of the 1981 New Cross Fire and the lack of institutional support for grieving communities. The guests analyze the UK prison pipeline, noting that black individuals comprise 25% of the prison population despite being only 14% of the general public. Specific accounts of covert racism include Ashley changing his name from Leroy to Tony to secure employment and Lawson’s wrongful arrest at age 14 in Coventry. The discussion further explores the 1921 Tulsa Black Wall Street bombing and the role of ALEC in shaping discriminatory sentencing laws. Tony Ashley shares the visceral anxiety of the police ring at his doorbell and the daily weight of the thousand little cuts that define covert British racism. Errol Lawson outlines the four psychological responses to systemic oppression, ranging from strategic conformists like Trevor McDonald to the current multigenerational collectivist movement. The session concludes with a call for white allies to move beyond turning a blind eye toward a genuine understanding of communal trauma.

Mastering Success And Happiness - podcast with George McGerhin

Mastering Success And Happiness - podcast with George McGerhin

George McGerhin and Jonnie Jensen challenge the modern culture of participation trophies and ADHD over-diagnosis, arguing that shielding children from failure stunts their resilience. McGerhin, an ultra-marathoner and recruitment mogul, details his physical transformation from a 290-pound executive to an elite athlete after a blunt interaction with a four-year-old served as a health wake-up call. The conversation centers on the 'pro' mindset required to overhaul one's health, business, and parenting dynamics in a post-pandemic world. McGerhin recounts the collapse of his first recruitment firm during the 2008 financial crisis and his subsequent pivot to a fully virtual, eight-figure business model. He outlines a management system inspired by Mark Cuban that utilizes structured daily WhatsApp updates to oversee a team of 28 with minimal time investment. Key health strategies include the total elimination of microwaves and processed foods, the anti-inflammatory benefits of turmeric paired with black pepper, and the implementation of intermittent fasting protocols. Jensen also introduces the F5 challenge, a 14-day program designed to help fathers integrate these high-performance habits into their family lives. The dialogue shifts to the grueling mental demands of ultra-marathon racing, including McGerhin’s experience being pulled off a mountain by race officials during a North Face challenge in Peru. He cites the influence of David Goggins and Jesse Itzler on his endurance philosophy, emphasizing that the true definition of an entrepreneur is the ability to sustain momentum after being punched down by failure. Jonnie Jensen concludes by announcing the launch of the F5 Mastermind pilot program to help men achieve a ten-percent improvement across their fitness and finances.

Season 2 - Team Super Dad for Dads Who Want More

Season 2 - Team Super Dad for Dads Who Want More

Jonnie Jensen launches Season 2 of the Team Super Dad podcast following a transformative period of global upheaval involving the COVID-19 pandemic and geopolitical tensions in Iran and Russia. Jensen reveals how the 2020 lockdown shifted his own parenting from legal battles to a 50/50 shared custody arrangement, setting the stage for a broader mission beyond the initial focus on single-father relationship recovery. The platform now pivots toward a holistic growth model for fathers, coinciding with a massive surge in United Kingdom bicycle sales and a renewed public interest in physical health. The Rebuild program returns this summer as a peer-led initiative designed to move men from recovery to high-level performance in finance, property development, and networking. Jensen clarifies that his coaching philosophy prioritizes action and leadership over clinical counseling, with plans to integrate sports stars and relationship experts into the community. The One Goal Challenge debuts on June 14th, tasking participants with a seven-day sprint to master one specific habit, such as daily exercise or quitting caffeine, using the proprietary Six Fs framework. The Team Super Dad Facebook group has officially surpassed 100 members, serving as a hub for men navigating job interviews, business expansion, and the complexities of modern dating. Andy Arter from the Transform Your Wealth and Health podcast joins the program to interview Jensen about the core motivations behind the community expansion. Future events promise high-adrenaline bonding through firewalking, skydiving, and racing to complement the Monday Night Expert Hangouts. Jensen encourages members to complete the new two-minute survey to shape the upcoming F5 launch and secure priority access via the official mailing list.

Marina Collins #8 - How To Manage Anxiety In You And Your Children

Marina Collins #8 - How To Manage Anxiety In You And Your Children

Marina Collins joins the program to detail how the amygdala traps the brain in a permanent fight-or-flight state, causing chronic anxiety for single parents and their children. Collins, a Scotland-based hypnotherapist and NLP specialist, explains how adrenaline redirection leads to physical symptoms like rapid speech and shrinking comfort zones. She joins host Jonnie Jensen to provide actionable neurological interventions for fathers navigating the emotional fallout of divorce and domestic trauma. Techniques like the Butterfly Hug, originally developed for tsunami relief, and bilateral stimulation through beanbag tossing offer immediate sensory grounding for panic attacks. Collins references the work of Tolly Burkan and Firewalking UK to illustrate how extreme physical experiences can bypass mental blocks and reset the Reticular Activating System. The discussion highlights the importance of distinguishing clinical anxiety from situational stress while utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy tools to stop negative thought coupling before it spirals into a crisis. Marina Collins shares her personal journey from an abusive marriage and a traumatic kidnapping incident to building a successful blended family in Fife. She and Jonnie Jensen advocate for a Yin and Yang approach to co-parenting that prioritizes the emotional security of children over legal conflict. The conversation concludes with a look at how positive reframing and the Law of Attraction can break generational cycles of anxiety and help single dads find trust and friendship again.

John Campbell #7 - sports mentor, sex coach, football club director, ships captain and Dad

John Campbell #7 - sports mentor, sex coach, football club director, ships captain and Dad

John Campbell reveals how he transitioned from a merchant ship captain and Brighton & Hove Albion director to a mindset coach specializing in sexual healing and professional sports performance. At age 71, Campbell discovered through a DNA test that his biological father was not the man who raised him, a revelation that reframed his understanding of identity and male role models. He details his journey from a high-functioning alcoholic faking confidence in the Merchant Navy to achieving sobriety at 51 through the Hoffman Process and the teachings of A Course in Miracles. Campbell outlines the Four Cs framework—complaining, criticizing, comparing, and controlling—as the primary barriers to success for athletes like Gary Stevens and managers such as Jose Mourinho. He recounts his time at Fulham Football Club during the Johnny Haynes era and explains how modern rigid professionalism often kills the joy necessary for peak performance. The discussion covers his maritime career where he became a captain at 26, a premonition involving a fatal ship accident on the Royal Fleet Auxiliary, and his eventual shift into coaching South African footballers using subconscious visualization techniques that prioritize positive reinforcement over negative commands. John Campbell shares his philosophy on parenting without blame, urging fathers to identify what makes a teenager's heart sing rather than focusing on academic metrics. He describes meeting his wife Annie Campbell through a spiritual dating site and their shared mission to teach emotional ownership and intimacy. The conversation concludes with Campbell’s reflection on his resemblance to footballer Steve Sidwell and his belief that daily intimacy and the pursuit of fun are the ultimate keys to staying young.

Daniel Latto #6 - property investor, content marketing expert and Dad

Daniel Latto #6 - property investor, content marketing expert and Dad

Property investor Daniel Latto details his decade-long battle in the UK Family Court system involving thirty-six appearances and allegations of child abduction. Latto explains how he maintained a presence in his children's lives by flying 210,000 miles between Spain and Leeds while navigating a legal process he describes as systemically biased and financially draining. His account provides a raw look at the resilience required to survive parental alienation and vexatious litigation. Latto outlines his transition from a bus driver to a high-net-worth entrepreneur with a portfolio of sixty properties and a streamlined digital marketing business. He attributes his success to the ACDC framework—Attraction, Conversion, Delivery, and Accountability—and the strategic delegation of tasks to a remote team. The discussion features specific references to the high costs of legal aid, the risks of weaponized NHS medical records in custody disputes, and the success principles of figures like Elon Musk and Tony Robbins. Latto also shares his systematic approach to rebuilding self-esteem through dating and the importance of values elicitation when seeking a new partner. Jonnie Jensen and Daniel Latto explore the 'long game' of fatherhood, emphasizing that quality time outweighs material gifts during family transitions. Latto recounts the physical metaphors of empowerment from his Design Your Destiny training, including walking on hot coals and bending iron bars. The conversation concludes with a focus on the 'Crazy Scale' and the necessity of rejecting societal norms to build a life of abundance.

Paul Elliot #5 - fasting, pitching to win, coaching billionaires and a Dad

Paul Elliot #5 - fasting, pitching to win, coaching billionaires and a Dad

Paul Elliott reveals the psychological and strategic frameworks required to coach billionaires and master high-stakes public speaking. The Strategic Rebel founder details his transition from a chemical engineering background to a leading figure in the UK seminar industry alongside Jonnie Jensen. Elliott shares the raw reality of growing up with an absent, alcoholic father and how that void fueled his obsession with human performance and the Team Super Dad mission. Elliott outlines the specific mechanics of his 16:8 intermittent fasting protocol and the biological impact of autophagy on long-term health. He cites the influence of Dr. Peter Attia and Dr. Rhonda Patrick on his approach to ketogenic dieting and continuous glucose monitoring. The discussion moves through the early days of Neuro-Linguistic Programming in Australia, the discipline of Toastmasters table topics, and the financial reality of using credit cards to fund professional certifications. Elliott further explains why he abandoned banking systems to apply NLP to evergreen markets like property investment and internet marketing. Personal anecdotes provide a window into Elliott's life with his wife Annemarie and their three children, emphasizing the necessity of bi-weekly family activities and emotional presence. He recounts a high-energy 800-person engagement in Johannesburg as a career highlight that defined his coaching philosophy. Jonnie Jensen and Elliott conclude with a call for men to break generational cycles of emotional distance by engaging with the Landmark Forum and the Team Super Dad community.

Nick Forgham #4 - entrepreneur, 5th dan karate expert, leadership motivator and Dad

Nick Forgham #4 - entrepreneur, 5th dan karate expert, leadership motivator and Dad

Nick Forgham, 5th Dan karate expert and author of Black Belt Thinking, joins Jonnie Jensen to detail his transition from a bullied youth at Lancaster Grammar School to a leadership motivator. Forgham reveals the emotional toll of his divorce fourteen years ago, including the specific moment he had to correct the narrative that he was abandoning his children. The conversation centers on applying martial arts principles to post-separation parenting and career reinvention. Forgham outlines his Black Belt Confidence Programme and the Three-Minute Rule for skill acquisition, drawing on thirty years of karate practice and Neuro-Linguistic Programming. He describes the 'hangover' of childhood bullying and how negative self-talk persists into adulthood unless addressed through introspection. Specific strategies for blended families are shared, including Forgham’s twelve-year journey to earning a Father's Day card from his stepchildren and his 'sorting it out' policy for his biological daughters. Nick Forgham offers a vulnerable look at his lowest point during a first Christmas alone following the death of his mother. He defines a black belt simply as a white belt who never quit, providing a roadmap for dads over 45 to reclaim their identity. The episode concludes with practical advice on vetting martial arts dojos and the importance of completion conversations to clear emotional baggage with children.

Errol Lawson #3 - motivational youth speaker, pastor, leadership coach and Dad

Errol Lawson #3 - motivational youth speaker, pastor, leadership coach and Dad

Birmingham-based minister Errol Lawson and Team Superdad founder Jonnie Jensen challenge the stigma of male vulnerability in the wake of divorce and personal crisis. Lawson, the author of Teenpreneur and From the Postcode to the Globe, details how his Emerge Leadership framework helps fathers navigate the 'Emergency Brake' moments of life. By leveraging faith and structured accountability, Lawson argues that men can move from survival to a state of high-performance leadership within their families. The conversation centers on the six pillars of the Team Superdad philosophy: health, wealth, love, faith, fun, and personal power. Lawson explains how he manages his own Reticular Activating System (RAS) through daily journaling and the use of a boxing trainer and nutritionist to maintain peak standards. He shares specific insights from planting a new church in Birmingham while raising his daughters, Gabriela and Ariana, emphasizing that faith serves as a primary compass for professional and personal stability. The discussion further explores the Emerge Leadership programs currently operating in Leeds and London schools to foster student motivation and staff wellbeing. Errol Lawson delivers a powerful reminder that excuses and success cannot coexist, urging listeners to treat spiritual and mental growth like a physical muscle. Jonnie Jensen shares a candid moment about breaking social barriers at his local gym to illustrate the importance of community connection. The episode concludes with a call to action for the five-week Rebuild Program designed to restore confidence in fathers navigating life after separation.

Steve Lovell #2 - punk rocker, record producer, decorator, relationship coach and Dad

Steve Lovell #2 - punk rocker, record producer, decorator, relationship coach and Dad

Steve Lovell settled a long-standing debt with billionaire Richard Branson after years of resentment over a trout lake incident at Virgin Records. The former record producer and Vant guitarist details his journey from the 1977 Liverpool punk scene to becoming a relationship coach, emphasizing how radical responsibility transformed his family life. Lovell shares the specific moment he sought restitution with Branson to clear his conscience and align with his vegetarian values. Lovell recounts producing early demos for Frankie Goes to Hollywood and his chance discovery by Julian Cope at Bond Street Tube Station while busking in the London Underground. The narrative tracks his transition from managing 40-piece orchestras at Rack Studios to walking away from the music industry for a simpler life in Brighton. He provides specific insights into his cancer diagnosis, his 90% tumor reduction through chemotherapy, and the publication of The Relationship Book on Amazon. The discussion further details his experiences with Landmark Education and the impact of the Landmark Forum on his parenting style. Steve Lovell describes the unique challenges of step-parenting children of a famous touring musician and his commitment to being a consistent father figure. He shares a lighthearted anecdote about the Dalai Lama at a David Gilmour festival to illustrate the importance of dropping life's heavy significance. Host Jonnie Jensen and Lovell reflect on their twelve-year friendship and the upcoming launch of the Team Superdad Rebuild Program.

Season 1 #1 Jonnie Jensen Kick Start Your Dad Life

Season 1 #1 Jonnie Jensen Kick Start Your Dad Life

Jonnie Jensen launches the Team Super Dad podcast and Rebuild Programme to address the crisis of 27 million detached fathers in the United States. Following a 2015 relationship breakdown and a grueling ascent of the Austrian Grossglockner mountain during a blizzard, Jensen established this community to help men navigate the psychological toll of divorce and co-parenting. The initiative seeks to reverse the high rates of male suicide and mental health decline by providing a structured framework for recovery. Drawing on the teachings of Susan Jeffers, Tony Robbins, and Jim Rohn, the program focuses on personal responsibility and the four pillars of money, health, relationships, and personal power. Jensen cites relationship counselor Shelly Whitehead on the unique emotional recovery timelines for men and references the Fathers Rights Movement to highlight systemic family issues. The curriculum integrates manifestation principles from Deepak Chopra and Wayne Dyer while utilizing digital hangouts to replace the isolation of small-town life with a global network of peers including the DADEDGE Alliance and The Good Dad Project. Personal history takes center stage as Jensen recounts the indelible mark left by his mother's death at age nine and the subsequent loss of his brother to suicide. He shares the breakthrough moment at a Landmark Forum event that allowed him to reframe decades of resentment toward his father into a mission for service. The episode concludes with the announcement of the October Rebuild mentoring group, limited to ten participants, and a vision for The Lodge retreat where fathers can use firewall construction and firewalking metaphors to conquer false evidence appearing real.