Dad Bod Sculptors Podcast

Dane Palarino

The Dad Bod Sculptors Podcast is the daily go-to show for high-performing men over 35 who are done settling - physically, mentally, and emotionally - and are ready to build their 2.0 self. Hosted by Dane Palarino—husband, father, entrepreneur, and founder of Dad Bod Sculptors—this podcast delivers raw, tactical episodes rooted in discipline, sustainable systems, and real-world results. Dane’s transformation from burned-out executive to elite performer has helped hundreds of men reclaim their health, rebuild their edge, and lead from the front in every area of life. This isn’t a fitness podcast. It’s a movement for men who want to burn the excuses, build the man, and become the standard. Every episode brings no-fluff strategies to help you: - Drop fat, build muscle, and optimize your body after 35 - Replace bad habits with elite, repeatable standards - Lead your marriage, family, and business from a place of strength - Balance ambition with health - without burnout - Build a life that demands respect - from yourself and those around you If you’re ready to raise your standard—hit play. Your 2.0 version is waiting.

  1. JAN 28

    Ep 90: The 90-Day Funeral: Who Shows Up When You're Gone?

    Most men live like they have unlimited time. They tell themselves they’ll get serious later. Get healthy later. Be more present later. Lead better later. In this episode, Dane walks you through a brutal but powerful thought experiment: your funeral happens in 90 days. Not decades from now. Not “someday.” Three months. What would your kids say about you? Your wife? Your team? And more importantly, is the way you’re living right now creating that story… or a completely different one? This episode exposes the gap between who men want to be remembered as and how they’re actually showing up day to day. It breaks down why most men stay stuck in procrastination, comfort, and inconsistency, and how urgency changes everything. If you’ve been telling yourself you have time… If you’ve been waiting for motivation or the “right moment”… If you say leadership matters but your actions don’t match it… This episode will force you to confront the truth. Your legacy isn’t built later. It’s being written today, by your daily choices. 👉 TAKE MY FREE METABOLIC QUIZ HERE!   Apply to work with Dane:Save your spot for a Dad Bod Sculptors Strategy Call and see if you qualify.👉 https://dadbodsculptors.typeform.com/to/LniWZZaP   💪 Stay Connected with Dad Bod Sculptors ➤ Follow on Instagram: @dadbod_sculptors ➤ Connect with me on Linkedin ➤ Subscribe to my YouTube Channel  🔥 Official Partners & SponsorsOptimize your health with the exact tools we use in the Dad Bod Sculptors system: HD Muscle Supplements — Get Elite Protein, Supplements and Vitamins (Use code: DADBOD)Elev8 Cream of Rice — My go-to for clean, high-performance carbs. (Use code: DADBOD)Nu Sauce — Flavor without compromise. Low-calorie, high-impact sauces to stay shredded without boredom. (Use code: DADBOD)Whoop - Get your FREE Whoop Wearable Device with this 👉  Link⭐️ Enjoying the show? Tap “Follow” on Spotify or Apple Podcasts and leave a 5-star review—it helps more dads and men over 35 find us and reclaim their health.

    26 min
  2. JAN 8

    Ep 89: The Recovery Accelerators: Peptides That Actually Work

    If you’re over 35, your problem isn’t effort, it’s recovery. You can train hard, follow a solid program, and eat “pretty clean,” but if your joints ache for days, injuries linger, and progress keeps stalling, your body isn’t bouncing back the way it used to. In this episode, Dane breaks down the recovery accelerators that are changing the game for serious lifters: peptides that actually work. You’ll learn what peptides are, why they’re not steroids or hormone replacement, and how they function as signaling compounds that tell your body to heal, repair, and regenerate more efficiently. Dane dives deep into CJC-1295, TB-500, and BPC-157, explaining exactly how each one supports growth hormone production, tissue repair, joint health, gut healing, sleep quality, and long-term training longevity. This episode also covers who peptides are for, who should stay away until their basics are dialed in, real-world recovery examples, proper dosing frameworks, and how to use peptides safely without falling into hype or shortcuts. If you want to keep training hard, stay durable, and extend your physical prime instead of breaking down year after year, this episode will give you a clear, no-BS framework for smarter recovery. 👉 TAKE MY FREE METABOLIC QUIZ HERE!   Apply to work with Dane:Save your spot for a Dad Bod Sculptors Strategy Call and see if you qualify.👉 https://dadbodsculptors.typeform.com/to/LniWZZaP   💪 Stay Connected with Dad Bod Sculptors ➤ Follow on Instagram: @dadbod_sculptors ➤ Connect with me on Linkedin ➤ Subscribe to my YouTube Channel  🔥 Official Partners & SponsorsOptimize your health with the exact tools we use in the Dad Bod Sculptors system: HD Muscle Supplements — Get Elite Protein, Supplements and Vitamins (Use code: DADBOD)Elev8 Cream of Rice — My go-to for clean, high-performance carbs. (Use code: DADBOD)Nu Sauce — Flavor without compromise. Low-calorie, high-impact sauces to stay shredded without boredom. (Use code: DADBOD)Whoop - Get your FREE Whoop Wearable Device with this 👉  Link⭐️ Enjoying the show? Tap “Follow” on Spotify or Apple Podcasts and leave a 5-star review—it helps more dads and men over 35 find us and reclaim their health.

    23 min
  3. JAN 6

    Ep 88: The Multiplier Effect: Why I coach Leaders, Not the Masses.

    In this episode, Dane breaks down why he doesn’t coach the masses, and why leaders are the only men who truly create lasting change. Most men want information. They want motivation. They want shortcuts. But transformation doesn’t work that way. Dane explains the Multiplier Effect, the idea that when a high-performing man gets his body, discipline, and standards back, the impact goes far beyond him. His team feels it. His marriage feels it. His kids model it. His culture shifts. One man changes… and hundreds of lives are influenced as a result. This episode dives into why successful men often dominate professionally while neglecting their health, why free content can start the process but never finish it, and how real transformation requires accountability, structure, and an identity shift, not more information. If you’re a leader with leverage, a founder, executive, manager, or father, this episode will challenge you to look at your responsibility differently. Not just to your work or your family, but to the standard you set every single day. Because leaders don’t just talk about change. They embody it. Burn the excuses. Build the man. Be the standard. 👉 TAKE MY FREE METABOLIC QUIZ HERE!   Apply to work with Dane:Save your spot for a Dad Bod Sculptors Strategy Call and see if you qualify.👉 https://dadbodsculptors.typeform.com/to/LniWZZaP   💪 Stay Connected with Dad Bod Sculptors ➤ Follow on Instagram: @dadbod_sculptors ➤ Connect with me on Linkedin ➤ Subscribe to my YouTube Channel  🔥 Official Partners & SponsorsOptimize your health with the exact tools we use in the Dad Bod Sculptors system: HD Muscle Supplements — Get Elite Protein, Supplements and Vitamins (Use code: DADBOD)Elev8 Cream of Rice — My go-to for clean, high-performance carbs. (Use code: DADBOD)Nu Sauce — Flavor without compromise. Low-calorie, high-impact sauces to stay shredded without boredom. (Use code: DADBOD)Whoop - Get your FREE Whoop Wearable Device with this 👉  Link⭐️ Enjoying the show? Tap “Follow” on Spotify or Apple Podcasts and leave a 5-star review—it helps more dads and men over 35 find us and reclaim their health.

    23 min
  4. JAN 5

    Ep 87: The Cost of Comfort

    Most men don’t stay stuck because they lack information, discipline, or motivation. They stay stuck because they keep choosing comfort and comfort always sends the bill. In this episode, Dane breaks down why comfort is one of the most dangerous forces in a man’s life not because it’s loud or destructive in the moment, but because it erodes you slowly, quietly, and relentlessly over time. Sleeping in instead of training. Eating what’s easy instead of what fuels you. Numbing stress instead of dealing with it. Putting things off because “now isn’t the right time.” None of it feels harmful in the moment. But years later, the cost shows up as low energy, muted confidence, a body that feels older than it should, and a growing disconnect at home and in life. Dane explains why trying harder never fixes this cycle — and why effort without identity change always collapses. Real transformation doesn’t come from motivation, willpower, or hype. It comes from becoming a different man. This episode challenges you to take an honest look at what comfort has already cost you — and who you’ll become if nothing changes. More importantly, it lays out the identity shift required to stop negotiating with comfort and start living at a higher standard. This isn’t about perfection. It’s about alignment. And it’s about becoming unrecognizable — not by trying again, but by changing who you are. 👉 TAKE MY FREE METABOLIC QUIZ HERE!   Apply to work with Dane:Save your spot for a Dad Bod Sculptors Strategy Call and see if you qualify.👉 https://dadbodsculptors.typeform.com/to/LniWZZaP   💪 Stay Connected with Dad Bod Sculptors ➤ Follow on Instagram: @dadbod_sculptors ➤ Connect with me on Linkedin ➤ Subscribe to my YouTube Channel  🔥 Official Partners & SponsorsOptimize your health with the exact tools we use in the Dad Bod Sculptors system: HD Muscle Supplements — Get Elite Protein, Supplements and Vitamins (Use code: DADBOD)Elev8 Cream of Rice — My go-to for clean, high-performance carbs. (Use code: DADBOD)Nu Sauce — Flavor without compromise. Low-calorie, high-impact sauces to stay shredded without boredom. (Use code: DADBOD)Whoop - Get your FREE Whoop Wearable Device with this 👉  Link⭐️ Enjoying the show? Tap “Follow” on Spotify or Apple Podcasts and leave a 5-star review—it helps more dads and men over 35 find us and reclaim their health.

    14 min
  5. 12/18/2025

    Ep 86: The Identity Shift: Stop Trying, Start Being

    Most men don’t fail because they’re lazy, broken, or incapable. They fail because they’re stuck in trying. “I’m trying to get healthy.” “I’m trying to be more disciplined.” “I’m trying to stay consistent.” And without realizing it, that one word is keeping them trapped. In this episode, Dane breaks down the identity shift that separates men who stay stuck from men who actually change. Not temporarily. Not for a few motivated weeks. But permanently. This conversation goes deeper than workouts, meal plans, or willpower. Dane explains why behavior change without identity change always collapses, why motivation fades no matter how strong it feels in the moment, and why most men keep repeating the same cycle of starting over. You’ll learn how the language you use reinforces who you believe you are, why “trying” gives your brain permission to quit, and how to move from forcing habits to becoming the kind of man those habits come naturally to. Dane walks through the exact stages of identity change—deciding who you are, acting from identity instead of toward it, building evidence through action, and protecting that identity when life tests you. This episode is for the man who’s tired of negotiating with himself. The man who knows he wants more discipline, more consistency, more confidence but doesn’t want to rely on hype or motivation to get there. If you’re done “trying” and ready to become the man who simply does what needs to be done this episode will challenge you, confront you, and give you a framework you can apply immediately. Decide who you are. Act in alignment. 👉 TAKE MY FREE METABOLIC QUIZ HERE!   Apply to work with Dane:Save your spot for a Dad Bod Sculptors Strategy Call and see if you qualify.👉 https://dadbodsculptors.typeform.com/to/LniWZZaP   💪 Stay Connected with Dad Bod Sculptors ➤ Follow on Instagram: @dadbod_sculptors ➤ Connect with me on Linkedin ➤ Subscribe to my YouTube Channel  🔥 Official Partners & SponsorsOptimize your health with the exact tools we use in the Dad Bod Sculptors system: HD Muscle Supplements — Get Elite Protein, Supplements and Vitamins (Use code: DADBOD)Elev8 Cream of Rice — My go-to for clean, high-performance carbs. (Use code: DADBOD)Nu Sauce — Flavor without compromise. Low-calorie, high-impact sauces to stay shredded without boredom. (Use code: DADBOD)Whoop - Get your FREE Whoop Wearable Device with this 👉  Link⭐️ Enjoying the show? Tap “Follow” on Spotify or Apple Podcasts and leave a 5-star review—it helps more dads and men over 35 find us and reclaim their health.

    30 min
  6. 12/06/2025

    Ep 85: Your Body Is Your Brand

    In this episode, Dane breaks down one of the most overlooked truths among high-level men: your body is your brand — and the world reads it before you ever open your mouth. Most men don’t realize how much their physical presence impacts their confidence, leadership, marriage, business performance, and identity… until it’s already slipping. Dane pulls from Tim Grover’s lessons with Michael Jordan, showing how physical dominance amplifies psychological advantage and how this same principle applies to CEOs, founders, sales leaders, and any man who wants to command a room. When your body weakens, every area of your life feels it. When it strengthens, everything elevates with it. This is the wake-up call for any man whose professional identity has outgrown his physical identity… and he knows it. You’ll learn why winners prioritize their health first, why your edge fades “drip by drip,” and how rebuilding your physical standard becomes the foundation for becoming unrecognizable in the next 12 months. If you’re ready to stop negotiating with yourself and start winning again this episode is your shift. And, as always, the application to work with Dane is inside the show notes. 👉 TAKE MY FREE METABOLIC QUIZ HERE!   Apply to work with Dane:Save your spot for a Dad Bod Sculptors Strategy Call and see if you qualify.👉 https://dadbodsculptors.typeform.com/to/LniWZZaP   💪 Stay Connected with Dad Bod Sculptors ➤ Follow on Instagram: @dadbod_sculptors ➤ Connect with me on Linkedin ➤ Subscribe to my YouTube Channel  🔥 Official Partners & SponsorsOptimize your health with the exact tools we use in the Dad Bod Sculptors system: HD Muscle Supplements — Get Elite Protein, Supplements and Vitamins (Use code: DADBOD)Elev8 Cream of Rice — My go-to for clean, high-performance carbs. (Use code: DADBOD)Nu Sauce — Flavor without compromise. Low-calorie, high-impact sauces to stay shredded without boredom. (Use code: DADBOD)Whoop - Get your FREE Whoop Wearable Device with this 👉  Link⭐️ Enjoying the show? Tap “Follow” on Spotify or Apple Podcasts and leave a 5-star review—it helps more dads and men over 35 find us and reclaim their health.

    18 min
  7. 12/04/2025

    Ep 84: The Real Reason You Keep Slipping

    This episode is the brutally honest breakdown every man over 35 needs to hear especially if you’ve been slipping, stalling, or constantly “starting over Monday.” Dane dives straight into the uncomfortable truth: you’re not failing because you’re weak… you’re failing because no one ever taught you how to recover fast when life punches you in the mouth. Most guys think inconsistency is a motivation problem. It’s not. It’s a reaction problem. One off-plan meal, one stressful day, one missed workout and suddenly it spirals into guilt, shame, and a week-long collapse. But the slip didn’t ruin you… the emotional meltdown did. In this raw and practical episode, Dane walks you through the exact 24-Hour Rebound Rule he teaches inside Dad Bod Sculptors the same system that took him from 30% body fat down to 6%, and the same system his busiest clients use to stay solid through travel, late nights, holidays, and chaos. You’ll learn how to reset your hydration, digestion, inflammation, mindset, and daily habits so you can get back on track in a single day without punishment cardio, starving yourself, or “making up for it.” This one hit hard because it’s real. It’s tactical. And it gives you control back. By the end, you’ll understand why consistency isn’t about perfection it’s about mastering recovery. When you learn how to steady yourself fast, everything changes: your discipline, your confidence, your energy, and the way your family sees you show up. If you’re ready to stop slipping… and finally become the man who rebounds immediately instead of restarting every Monday… this episode will show you exactly how. 👉 TAKE MY FREE METABOLIC QUIZ HERE!   Apply to work with Dane:Save your spot for a Dad Bod Sculptors Strategy Call and see if you qualify.👉 https://dadbodsculptors.typeform.com/to/LniWZZaP   💪 Stay Connected with Dad Bod Sculptors ➤ Follow on Instagram: @dadbod_sculptors ➤ Connect with me on Linkedin ➤ Subscribe to my YouTube Channel  🔥 Official Partners & SponsorsOptimize your health with the exact tools we use in the Dad Bod Sculptors system: HD Muscle Supplements — Get Elite Protein, Supplements and Vitamins (Use code: DADBOD)Elev8 Cream of Rice — My go-to for clean, high-performance carbs. (Use code: DADBOD)Nu Sauce — Flavor without compromise. Low-calorie, high-impact sauces to stay shredded without boredom. (Use code: DADBOD)Whoop - Get your FREE Whoop Wearable Device with this 👉  Link⭐️ Enjoying the show? Tap “Follow” on Spotify or Apple Podcasts and leave a 5-star review—it helps more dads and men over 35 find us and reclaim their health.

    16 min
  8. 11/18/2025

    Ep 83: The Moment I Realized I Had to Change

    This is one of the rawest, most human episodes Dane has ever recorded. No tactics. No checklists. No surface-level motivation. Just the truth about the moment everything in his life came crashing into clarity and the man he had to confront in the mirror at age 42. In this episode, Dane takes you behind the curtain into the version of himself he never wanted his kids to see the overworked, stressed, inconsistent, “successful but falling apart on the inside” version that so many men silently relate to. He opens up about the denial, the excuses, the quiet decline that happens when a man tells himself “It’s just a season” while his health, energy, discipline, and leadership are all slowly slipping. What follows is the moment that broke him… and also rebuilt him. A moment where he realized his kids weren’t going to inherit the man, he wanted to be they were going to inherit the man he was every day. That realization became the spark that led to the hardest 90 days of his life, the collapse of old habits, and the emergence of a stronger, more aligned, more intentional father, husband, leader, and man. This episode shows you what transformation actually looks like on the inside. The battle with the old identity. The resistance. The self-negotiation. The painful honesty. And ultimately, what happens when a man finally decides he’s done living below his potential and starts becoming the version of himself his family deserves. If you’re a man who feels “off,” disconnected, tired, stuck, or like you’re living two different lives the one people see and the one you actually feel Episode 83 will hit you in the chest. This is the episode that reminds you: You’re not weak. You’re not broken. You’re just overdue. And the man you want to become is still there waiting for you to take the first step. 👉 TAKE MY FREE METABOLIC QUIZ HERE!   Apply to work with Dane:Save your spot for a Dad Bod Sculptors Strategy Call and see if you qualify.👉 https://dadbodsculptors.typeform.com/to/LniWZZaP   💪 Stay Connected with Dad Bod Sculptors ➤ Follow on Instagram: @dadbod_sculptors ➤ Connect with me on Linkedin ➤ Subscribe to my YouTube Channel  🔥 Official Partners & SponsorsOptimize your health with the exact tools we use in the Dad Bod Sculptors system: HD Muscle Supplements — Get Elite Protein, Supplements and Vitamins (Use code: DADBOD)Elev8 Cream of Rice — My go-to for clean, high-performance carbs. (Use code: DADBOD)Nu Sauce — Flavor without compromise. Low-calorie, high-impact sauces to stay shredded without boredom. (Use code: DADBOD)Whoop - Get your FREE Whoop Wearable Device with this 👉  Link⭐️ Enjoying the show? Tap “Follow” on Spotify or Apple Podcasts and leave a 5-star review—it helps more dads and men over 35 find us and reclaim their health.

    18 min
5
out of 5
35 Ratings

About

The Dad Bod Sculptors Podcast is the daily go-to show for high-performing men over 35 who are done settling - physically, mentally, and emotionally - and are ready to build their 2.0 self. Hosted by Dane Palarino—husband, father, entrepreneur, and founder of Dad Bod Sculptors—this podcast delivers raw, tactical episodes rooted in discipline, sustainable systems, and real-world results. Dane’s transformation from burned-out executive to elite performer has helped hundreds of men reclaim their health, rebuild their edge, and lead from the front in every area of life. This isn’t a fitness podcast. It’s a movement for men who want to burn the excuses, build the man, and become the standard. Every episode brings no-fluff strategies to help you: - Drop fat, build muscle, and optimize your body after 35 - Replace bad habits with elite, repeatable standards - Lead your marriage, family, and business from a place of strength - Balance ambition with health - without burnout - Build a life that demands respect - from yourself and those around you If you’re ready to raise your standard—hit play. Your 2.0 version is waiting.