<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:psc="http://podlove.org/simple-chapters" xmlns:podcast="https://podcastindex.org/namespace/1.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Daddies' Issues]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Daddies' Issues is a place where you'll hear men supporting men. Some of us are actual dads giving dad advice on how to be better dads. Some of us are tactical operations types giving training advice, and some of us are regular guys learning to enhance our mental and physical wellness. </p><p></p><p>First and foremost, we are here to become better than we were yesterday by leaning into our lived experience and sharing our stories of strength and resilience in conversations that don't weigh. you down with struggle. Let's talk about the struggle and then get on the solutions. </p>]]></description><link>https://riverside.com</link><generator>Riverside.fm (https://riverside.com)</generator><lastBuildDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2026 09:48:27 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://api.riverside.com/hosting/moitEP1R.rss" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><author><![CDATA[Brannon Hicks]]></author><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 02:17:51 GMT</pubDate><copyright><![CDATA[2026 Brannon Hicks]]></copyright><language><![CDATA[en]]></language><ttl>60</ttl><category><![CDATA[Philosophy]]></category><category><![CDATA[Self-Improvement]]></category><itunes:author>Brannon Hicks</itunes:author><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Daddies&apos; Issues is a place where you&apos;ll hear men supporting men. Some of us are actual dads giving dad advice on how to be better dads. Some of us are tactical operations types giving training advice, and some of us are regular guys learning to enhance our mental and physical wellness. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;First and foremost, we are here to become better than we were yesterday by leaning into our lived experience and sharing our stories of strength and resilience in conversations that don&apos;t weigh. you down with struggle. Let&apos;s talk about the struggle and then get on the solutions. &lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:type>episodic</itunes:type><itunes:owner><itunes:name>Brannon Hicks</itunes:name><itunes:email>yckr4824dd@privaterelay.appleid.com</itunes:email></itunes:owner><itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit><itunes:category text="Society &amp; Culture"><itunes:category text="Philosophy"/></itunes:category><itunes:category text="Education"><itunes:category text="Self-Improvement"/></itunes:category><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/386a3f34-9fab-44a4-80c6-f058d03f6246/logos/7c29e48f-2ce6-4cf1-921f-daa01d6f3c3b.png"/><item><title><![CDATA[Free Your Mind. Your Ass Will Follow.]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The conversation explores the interconnectedness of mental and physical health, the value of diversity with commonality, and the importance of adaptation and evolution. It delves into the multifaceted approach to health, the balance of passion and rest, and the integration of movement and health. The discussion also covers the management of energy and focus, the role of nature and technology, and the significance of quality over quantity in training. Additionally, it addresses the concepts of unplugging, information consumption, and personal agency, as well as the impact of social media and the importance of unity and diversity.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Mental health and physical health are interconnected</li><li>Diversity with commonality gives us power</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 The Gym as Therapy</li><li>06:22 Managing Energy and Focus</li><li>12:30 Happy, Healthy Aesthetics Outlook</li><li>19:32 Quality Over Quantity</li><li>24:43 Unplugging and Self-Protection</li><li>31:26 Diversity and Commonality</li><li>36:32 Unity and Diversity</li><li>42:06 Evolution and Adaptation</li></ul>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">34cc118e-ee55-4ae2-813c-603b6edc23b6</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Brannon Hicks]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 13:47:22 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/1736c811db0951cee3374b22ca22655fc80ea3a98d85afe02a18f872ce8488c0/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiIzNGNjMTE4ZS1lZTU1LTRhZTItODEzYy02MDNiNmVkYzIzYjYiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIzODZhM2YzNC05ZmFiLTQ0YTQtODBjNi1mMDU4ZDAzZjYyNDYiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OWM0MTZiZGY5YWE3MzM4YTYwMzdlZmQiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmEwZjJkMzQzMzkwOTc3ZGM2NjFhMDM2L2JyYW5ub24taGlja3NzLXN0dWRpby1jb21wb3Nlci0yMDI2LTUtMjFfXzE4LTUtOC5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="82654084" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/386a3f34-9fab-44a4-80c6-f058d03f6246/episodes/34cc118e-ee55-4ae2-813c-603b6edc23b6/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The conversation explores the interconnectedness of mental and physical health, the value of diversity with commonality, and the importance of adaptation and evolution. It delves into the multifaceted approach to health, the balance of passion and rest, and the integration of movement and health. The discussion also covers the management of energy and focus, the role of nature and technology, and the significance of quality over quantity in training. Additionally, it addresses the concepts of unplugging, information consumption, and personal agency, as well as the impact of social media and the importance of unity and diversity.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Takeaways&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Mental health and physical health are interconnected&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Diversity with commonality gives us power&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Chapters&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;00:00 The Gym as Therapy&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;06:22 Managing Energy and Focus&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;12:30 Happy, Healthy Aesthetics Outlook&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;19:32 Quality Over Quantity&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;24:43 Unplugging and Self-Protection&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;31:26 Diversity and Commonality&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;36:32 Unity and Diversity&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;42:06 Evolution and Adaptation&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:43:03</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/386a3f34-9fab-44a4-80c6-f058d03f6246/logos/7c29e48f-2ce6-4cf1-921f-daa01d6f3c3b.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>4</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Free Your Mind. Your Ass Will Follow.</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Love With No Place to Go]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>This is mental health awareness month, and in this episode I share my lived experience as a suicide survivor, and I take you down the path of what did and did not work for me in trying to regain a life worth living. </p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">5699624a-6eb1-4183-a042-09a3042c9581</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Brannon Hicks]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 17:04:19 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/35777a352d02065e7175118c345d6c2b0b56f86dda6197d893e546c7bc5306a6/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI1Njk5NjI0YS02ZWIxLTQxODMtYTA0Mi0wOWEzMDQyYzk1ODEiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIzODZhM2YzNC05ZmFiLTQ0YTQtODBjNi1mMDU4ZDAzZjYyNDYiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OWM0MTZiZGY5YWE3MzM4YTYwMzdlZmQiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmEwNzUwODI2Mjc1NGEyZjg2MDk1ZjI0L2JyYW5ub24taGlja3NzLXN0dWRpby1jb21wb3Nlci0yMDI2LTUtMTVfXzE4LTU3LTM4Lm1wMyJ9.mp3" length="85726920" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/386a3f34-9fab-44a4-80c6-f058d03f6246/episodes/5699624a-6eb1-4183-a042-09a3042c9581/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;This is mental health awareness month, and in this episode I share my lived experience as a suicide survivor, and I take you down the path of what did and did not work for me in trying to regain a life worth living. &lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:44:39</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/386a3f34-9fab-44a4-80c6-f058d03f6246/logos/7c29e48f-2ce6-4cf1-921f-daa01d6f3c3b.png"/><itunes:episode>4</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Love With No Place to Go</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paralysis by Analysis? No Thanks]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Have you ever experienced paralysis by analysis? Have you been so tied up thinking about what COULD happen or how you're perceived that it drained your mental resources and you did nothing? </p><p></p><p>We get on the range and talk about performance at work and in life and how it's effected by overthinking and anxiety. </p><p></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">ef419243-1ac2-4633-8472-e0d5e12d93ff</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Brannon Hicks]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 18:47:49 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/7264304296b52e90947c783b88ad988a0aaa776ee68b2afa0a417bc94f11041c/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJlZjQxOTI0My0xYWMyLTQ2MzMtODQ3Mi1lMGQ1ZTEyZDkzZmYiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIzODZhM2YzNC05ZmFiLTQ0YTQtODBjNi1mMDU4ZDAzZjYyNDYiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OWM0MTZiZGY5YWE3MzM4YTYwMzdlZmQiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjllZTQ2MWZkMjhlZjk1N2ZkMDY4OWI2L2JyYW5ub24taGlja3NzLXN0dWRpby1jb21wb3Nlci0yMDI2LTQtMjZfXzE5LTYtMzkubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="45230855" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/386a3f34-9fab-44a4-80c6-f058d03f6246/episodes/ef419243-1ac2-4633-8472-e0d5e12d93ff/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Have you ever experienced paralysis by analysis? Have you been so tied up thinking about what COULD happen or how you&apos;re perceived that it drained your mental resources and you did nothing? &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We get on the range and talk about performance at work and in life and how it&apos;s effected by overthinking and anxiety. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:23:33</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/386a3f34-9fab-44a4-80c6-f058d03f6246/logos/7c29e48f-2ce6-4cf1-921f-daa01d6f3c3b.png"/><itunes:episode>3</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Paralysis by Analysis? No Thanks</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[You're Gonna Suck, Until You Don't. Sharpening the Edge.]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Rob Higgins blows things up, but he does it quietly, and he can help you learn to do it better. Rob and I discuss our philosophy on learning to set ego aside to improve in all aspects of life, but with a focus on learning to be better protectors and shepherds. Check out our first studio session and tune back in for more movement episodes, where we're out and about doing our thing in training. </p><p></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">bd8c2c9a-eed3-43db-b5b3-651c0e1346d5</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Brannon Hicks]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 02:20:56 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/fa92b52f1caabe212d05f4ff01d01441bb6f57cbec13a3b1961b7ac3198cc7ae/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJiZDhjMmM5YS1lZWQzLTQzZGItYjViMy02NTFjMGUxMzQ2ZDUiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIzODZhM2YzNC05ZmFiLTQ0YTQtODBjNi1mMDU4ZDAzZjYyNDYiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OWM0MTZiZGY5YWE3MzM4YTYwMzdlZmQiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjlkNWFmYWRmN2Q5OTA1NTUzYTFiM2QyL2JyYW5ub24taGlja3NzLXN0dWRpby1jb21wb3Nlci0yMDI2LTQtOF9fMy0zMC0yMC5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="63451367" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/386a3f34-9fab-44a4-80c6-f058d03f6246/episodes/bd8c2c9a-eed3-43db-b5b3-651c0e1346d5/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Rob Higgins blows things up, but he does it quietly, and he can help you learn to do it better. Rob and I discuss our philosophy on learning to set ego aside to improve in all aspects of life, but with a focus on learning to be better protectors and shepherds. Check out our first studio session and tune back in for more movement episodes, where we&apos;re out and about doing our thing in training. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:44:04</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/386a3f34-9fab-44a4-80c6-f058d03f6246/logos/7c29e48f-2ce6-4cf1-921f-daa01d6f3c3b.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>2</itunes:episode><itunes:title>You&apos;re Gonna Suck, Until You Don&apos;t. Sharpening the Edge.</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item></channel></rss>