Solo Episode: The Journey of Fatherhood: Expecting Hickman Baby #4

The Competitive Edge Podcast: Fatherhood | Fitness | Focus

This episode was recorded on Nov 15th, 2024 and could not share this because we needed to reach out safe check point for our new baby.This was recorded randomly after a night run the day we got the first ultrasound. Underdog Fitness sponsor: Much thanks to Underdog Fitness for sponsoring this episode. *Save on virtual fitness or race training with EDGE20. https://www.underdogfitnessgym.com/ Schizz Graffix sponsor: Need a graphics guy for your podcast or fitness event marketing plans? Contact James Schizz https://www.instagram.com/accounts/login/?next=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fschizz.graffix%2F&is_from_rle Brand discounts that I trust and use: Soul CBD: DANIEL (30% off CBD products) Titan6Actual: EDGE20 (20% off Rucking apparrel) Dadbod Supply Co: EDGE15 (15% off Dad Swag) HYROX: DanielH-10 (10% off Races) PWRLIFT: HICKMAN20 (20% off Recovery Electrolyte Drinks) MyZone Heart Rate Monitors: TMZUS001-51445-60 ($60 off) summary In this episode of the Competitive Edge Podcast, Daniel Jason Hickman shares personal stories about his life as a father, including the exciting news of expecting his fourth child. He reflects on the emotional experience of the ultrasound, the challenges of balancing family life, and the importance of giving back and showing love. Daniel emphasizes the journey of fatherhood and the lessons learned along the way, encouraging listeners to embrace their roles as dads and prioritize what truly matters in life. takeaways

• Daniel shares a humorous story about his wife's pregnancy announcement.
• The emotional ultrasound experience brought tears of joy to his wife.
• Expecting a fourth child has inspired Daniel to step up his game.
• He reflects on the challenges of balancing family and personal goals.
• Daniel emphasizes the importance of giving and showing love to others.
• He acknowledges that life is never perfectly balanced.
• Daniel encourages new dads to embrace their journey.
• He shares insights on being present for family and prioritizing tasks.
• The podcast aims to help dads be better than they were yesterday.
• Daniel reminds listeners to believe they are where they are meant to be.

Sound Bites

• "It was a beautiful moment."
• "Stay competitive"

chapters 00:00 Introduction and Personal Anecdotes 03:26 Exciting News: Expecting Baby Number Four 05:50 Emotional Ultrasound Experience 07:49 Balancing Life as a New Dad 10:09 Reflections on Fatherhood and Giving Back Please share this episode with a friend and check us out on Youtube fore the Full Video interview.