Aug 9, 2024
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Summary
In this conversation, Daniel Hickman interviews Corey Jenks, a
comedian, pharmacist, author, and healthcare speaker. They discuss
Corey's journey as a father of three kids under six years old and
how he balances his various roles. They also touch on time
management hacks, the importance of cutting out unnecessary
distractions, and the value of building a supportive dad tribe.
Corey emphasizes the need to prioritize family, maintain a healthy
lifestyle, and be adaptable in parenting.
The conversation covers various topics related to parenting,
health, and fitness. The principal themes include the importance of
prioritizing family and children, the role of pharmacists in
healthcare, the need for lifestyle changes to manage diabetes, the
simplicity of fitness and health, and the impact of societal
expectations on parenting and health choices. In this conversation,
Cory Jenks discusses his book 'I Guess I'm a Dad Now' and shares
insights and advice on fatherhood. He talks about the importance of
managing expectations, finding balance, and staying present as a
father.
Cory also discusses the role of humor and comedy in parenting and
healthcare. He shares his experiences as a pharmacist and how he
incorporates comedy and improv into his work. Cory emphasizes the
need for empathy, communication, and self-care in fatherhood. He
also discusses his speaking events and future plans to work with
fatherhood organizations and non-healthcare
businesses.
"It comes with cutting out a lot of the nonsense in your life."
"Every drug is a potential poison and every drug you take has a physical cost, a monetary cost, a mental cost, drug interaction risk."
Takeaways
- Balancing multiple roles requires cutting out unnecessary distractions and focusing on what truly matters.
- Time management hacks include waking up early, prioritizing non-negotiable activities like workouts, and blocking out specific time for different responsibilities.
- Building a supportive dad tribe with similar values and interests can provide a sense of community and help navigate the challenges of fatherhood.
- Being adaptable and willing to embrace the unexpected is crucial in parenting.
- Maintaining a healthy lifestyle sets a positive example for children and allows parents to keep up with their energy and activities. Prioritize family and children over societal expectations
- Pharmacists play a crucial role in healthcare, focusing on disease management and minimizing medication exposure
- Lifestyle changes, such as diet and exercise, are essential for managing diabetes
- Fitness and health can be simple and accessible, even with limited time
- Self-reflection and asking the right questions can lead to personal growth and improved parenting
- Incorporating improvisation and hands-on activities can enhance learning and engagement in corporate speaking events Manage expectations and find balance as a father
- Incorporate humor and comedy into parenting and healthcare
- Practice empathy, communication, and self-care
- Explore opportunities to work with fatherhood organizations and non-healthcare businesses
Chapters
00:00
Introduction to Corey Jenks
02:55
Cutting Out Distractions and Time Management Hacks
07:40
Building a Supportive Dad Tribe
14:38
Embracing Adaptability in Parenting
19:02
Prioritizing Family and Maintaining a Healthy
Lifestyle
25:32
Prioritizing Family and Children: Overcoming Societal
Expectations
30:01
The Role of Pharmacists in Healthcare: Disease Management and
Medication Minimization
32:42
Managing Diabetes: The Importance of Lifestyle Changes
37:17
Simplicity in Fitness and Health: Making it Accessible for
Everyone
45:13
Self-Reflection and Personal Growth: The Key to Improved
Parenting
48:33
Engaging Corporate Speaking: Incorporating Improvisation and
Hands-On Activities
50:20
Speaking Events and Future Plans
55:15
Proud Parenting Moments
59:22
Defining Competitive Edge
01:02:04
Snapping Out of the Dad Bod
01:03:56
Animal that Relates to Cory's Personality
01:06:08
Book Release and Where to Find Cory