Against The Norm

Norman Calvo
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It’s all about creating a thrilling, adventurous and extraordinarily healthy life as we continue to age.  Most importantly, it is about living life to the fullest—daring to go against the grain of average and ‘what is expected’.  Instead, to bravely go against the norm to  lead an incredibly exciting life.  

Episodes

  1. 5 DAYS AGO

    Chosen Suffering: How Men Over 60 Get Fit (Without Waiting for a Health Scare)

    What does it actually take for a man in his 60s or 70s to get fitter—especially if he hasn’t worked out in decades? In this episode of Against the Norm, Norman Calvo sits down with his personal trainer and strength coach Brandon Chu (Liv Method, Manhattan), who shares a refreshingly real roadmap for older men: start smaller than you think, build consistency first, and use accountability to make it stick. You’ll hear: Why most men don’t change until a doctor or scare forces itThe “momentum” approach: tiny steps that actually lead somewhereWhy gyms feel intimidating—and how to lower the barrier to entryThe simple truth about muscle loss, bone density, strength training, and protein as we ageThe mindset shift Brandon calls “chosen suffering”: pick the discomfort now, or pay for it laterThis one is practical, funny, and motivating—especially if you’re thinking, “I should really start… but I don’t know how.” Contact us: againstthenorm.net

    52 min

  2. 4 FEB

    How to Start Something New—Without Fear of Failing (with Ron Drotos)

    In this first full episode of Against the Norm, host Norman Calvo sits down with Ron Drotos—acclaimed pianist, musical director, and Norman’s collaborator on his one-man cabaret show—to talk about something most adults struggle with: starting something new without letting fear, perfectionism, or past mistakes stop us. Ron shares powerful insights from decades of teaching musicians, singers, and performers of all levels—including stories from Carnegie Hall, Broadway, and his long-running cabaret workshops in Fairbanks, Alaska. Together, Norman and Ron explore why adults become so afraid of making mistakes, how early experiences can shape lifelong insecurities, and why learning anything new—singing, piano, fitness, or even a foreign language—is really about building new neural pathways, not instant success. This conversation reframes learning as a joyful, process-driven experience rather than a performance test. Ron explains why progress is rarely linear, why perfection is a modern illusion, and how community, consistency, and curiosity matter far more than talent. Norman also shares personal stories from his own journey into singing and performance later in life—and how doing something creative at 70 has been one of the most energizing experiences of his life. If you’ve ever thought “I’m too old,” “I’m not good at this,” or “I don’t want to embarrass myself,” this episode is a reminder that growth doesn’t come from staying on the path—it comes from going a little further than feels comfortable. Contact us: againstthenorm.net

    44 min

  3. 28 JAN

    Podcast Trailer--Against the Norm

    A short introduction to Against the Norm—a podcast for people who aren’t done yet and are ready to create a bold, energized next chapter in their life. Contact us: againstthenorm.net

    2 min
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It’s all about creating a thrilling, adventurous and extraordinarily healthy life as we continue to age.  Most importantly, it is about living life to the fullest—daring to go against the grain of average and ‘what is expected’.  Instead, to bravely go against the norm to  lead an incredibly exciting life.  

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  • Creator
    Norman Calvo
  • Episodes
    3
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Against The Norm
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