In this episode, AJ sits down with John, a 38-year-old dad and nurse from Southern California, to talk about what really happens when you stop trying to do it all yourself.

After years of yo-yo diets, crash cuts, and thinking “I’ve got this,” John realized the biggest unlock wasn’t a new program — it was letting go of control. Together, we break down how surrendering to structure, trusting the process, and being coached with accountability turned six months into one of the most peaceful, productive seasons of his life.

If you’ve ever felt like you should know what to do by now but still aren’t getting the results you want, this one’s for you.

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In this episode, I sit down with my good friend Felix to talk about letting go of control and finding the real path to growth. We dive into growing up Asian and terrified of failure, how that turns into perfectionism and overthinking as adults, and why so many of us would rather not try than risk finding out we’re “not good enough.”

We get into: using pain as a path to growth, breaking out of the “emotional home” of fear and victimhood, and how fitness/bodybuilding became a testing ground for building self-belief. Felix opens up about indecision, temptation, exploring faith, and why he’s slowly stepping away from the “safe” corporate path to pursue food and service.

We also talk fatherhood, leadership vs being a “boss,” social media, comparison, and why you can’t tell your kids to chase their dreams if you never chased yours. If you’ve ever felt stuck, scared to fail, or obsessed with staying in control, this one’s gonna hit.

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In this episode of Lean & Lionhearted AJ talks with Dario Tejo about helpful tips to stay fit as a parent. Dario is the owner and founder of Train Origin, a gym in the Bay Area of California, that specializes in strength and powerlifting. As fitness professionals, the two go over some of the most useful tips they've found as coaches and as parents themselves!

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