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From South Africa to Seattle: A Dad’s Playbook for Health, Humility, and Co‑Parenting - Dr. Jarret Stopforth, PHD
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What if the bravest promise a father can make isn’t “I’d die for my kids,” but “I’ll live for them”? That line sits at the center of our conversation with Dr. Jarett Stopforth—a scientist, founder, and devoted dad whose journey runs from Zimbabwe and South Africa to Seattle, with stops in academia, startups, and a few blistering hikes that reset his bond with his kids.
We dig into the values that shaped him—humility from a preacher father, grit from a mother who crossed class lines—and how those roots guide the way he co‑parents with intention and generosity. Jared opens up about reframing divorce as an opportunity to go all‑in on fatherhood, trading convenience for presence, and using travel to teach empathy and gratitude. He also breaks down a practical health blueprint for modern dads: high‑protein nutrition, daily steps, strength training, more sleep and sunlight, and less alcohol. Then we get into men’s health at a deeper level—why testosterone matters, how today’s lifestyle suppresses it, and what it looks like to support your body’s natural systems before considering hormones.
From the origin story of 21 Again to the choice to protect weekends and summers at all costs, this is a story about building a life strong enough to carry the people you love. If you’ve felt drained, distant, or stuck on autopilot, you’ll leave with a clear, doable plan to reclaim energy, show up with patience, and create the kind of memories your kids will remember.
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Chapters
1. Welcome & Season Six Setup (00:00:00)
2. Gratitude Check-In (00:02:34)
3. Mindset, Mantras, and Parenting Values (00:03:38)
4. Meet Jared: Family Huddle (00:06:26)
5. Co‑Parenting That Actually Works (00:10:30)
6. Roots in Zimbabwe & South Africa (00:12:18)
7. Moving to the U.S. and Academia (00:16:24)
8. Global Work, Netherlands, and Seattle (00:20:12)
9. Travel, Culture, and Teaching Kids Empathy (00:23:58)
10. Divorce as a Catalyst for Better Fatherhood (00:27:00)
11. Adding Years to Your Life (00:31:22)
12. Why Testosterone Health Matters (00:34:10)
13. Building 21 Again: The Origin Story (00:38:18)
14. Supplements, Community, and Real Results (00:42:00)
15. Practical Habits for Energy and Presence (00:45:10)
16. Lightning Round & Final Takeaways (00:48:00)
17. Reviews, Sharing, and Sponsorship (00:59:30)
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