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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
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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
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