Frank After 40

Brownies That Heal? Yes, Really.

Talking with Lynne Bowman was like getting a masterclass in both nutrition and no-BS life wisdom. She’s not just reversing Type 2 diabetes—she’s doing it with brownies. But what hit hardest wasn’t just the food talk. It was her story of losing her mother young, raising three kids as a single mom, and refusing to let age define her. We dove into why food culture in America is broken, what people get wrong about health, and how simple choices like eating leafy greens or saying no to sugar can change everything. She broke down the real deal on sweeteners, how to build muscle after 70, and why community is as important as any diet plan. She’s got fire, humor, and lived wisdom—and if you're over 40, this is your wake-up call to rethink how you move, eat, and rest. Her book Brownies for Breakfast isn't just a cookbook. It's a manifesto for vibrant aging. Episode Highlights "Everybody needs to chop something." – Lynne Bowman (07:16) "You don't heal unless you're in deep sleep." – Lynne Bowman (42:52) "This isn't about dieting—it's about real food, joy, and love." – Lynne Bowman (30:56) Stay Connected with Lynne Bowman Website: https://lynnebowman.com/ Book: Brownies for Breakfast – https://www.amazon.com/dp/B094GPM3Z3 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lynneparmiterbowman/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKvswhqbCyOW1Yscpr_JCyA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LynneParmiterBowman/ Stay Connected with Frank: Website: https://frankhereda.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/frankhereda/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FrankBHereda Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@coachfrankhereda X: https://x.com/FrankHereda

You’re Not Under Pressure—You’re Under an Illusion

This episode with Brian Hite was a game-changer. Brian breaks down the myths we carry around pressure and stress—especially in high-stakes roles—and replaces them with something way more empowering: the truth that both are illusions, and how we choose to view a situation determines whether we crumble or rise. From childhood bike crashes to elite-level stunt work, Brian’s life experience feeds directly into his frameworks. He shares how his “FACTs” model, his military training methods, and decades in high-performance zones shaped a science-backed, deeply human approach to performing under fire. What stood out most? The clarity with which Brian separates stress from pressure—and the actionable tools to combat both. Whether you're in a boardroom, on a battlefield, or facing personal breakdown, this is the mental reset you didn’t know you needed. Episode Highlights "Stress and pressure aren’t built into the moment. You bring them with you." – Brian Hite (30:15) "High-stakes simply means the outcome really matters." – Brian Hite (00:32) "If you want the outcome, shift your focus off it and back into the moment." – Brian Hite (58:24) "You’re never off the path—the path ends under your feet." – Brian Hite (55:42)   Stay Connected with Brian Hite: Website: https://BrianHiteGlobal.com [https://BrianHiteGlobal.com] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brian.hite1/ [https://www.facebook.com/brian.hite1/] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianchite/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianchite/]   Stay Connected with Frank: Website: https://frankhereda.com/ [https://frankhereda.com/] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/frankhereda/ [https://www.instagram.com/frankhereda/] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FrankBHereda [https://www.facebook.com/FrankBHereda] Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@coachfrankhereda [https://www.tiktok.com/@coachfrankhereda] X: https://x.com/FrankHereda [https://x.com/FrankHereda]

The Financial Revolution Starts at Your Dinner Table

In this episode, I sat down with Marcus Howard — a hedge fund manager turned financial literacy reformer — to unpack what it really takes to build generational wealth as a family. His story starts with a stolen identity in college and ends with the creation of Tradechology Jr., a platform teaching teens how to trade and build wealth using pro-level tools. We talked about everything from growing up in a home where money conversations didn’t happen, to how parents can start teaching kids about money even if they’re not “experts.” Marcus broke down the psychology of money in families, the future of AI in education, and why he believes critical thinking is the most essential skill of the next decade. If you’re a parent trying to give your kids a better financial future, or just someone rethinking your own money habits, this episode is packed with clarity, honesty, and practical insight.   Episode Highlights "Most people don’t have a thousand things wrong with them—it’s just two or three deep-rooted patterns they’ve never identified." – Marcus Howard (42:31) "The first time you budget shouldn’t be when you need to. We need to give kids reps before the game starts." – Marcus Howard (15:07) "Critical thinking is now the most important currency. If your kids can’t do it, they’ll struggle to tell truth from noise." – Marcus Howard (11:20)   Stay Connected with Marcus Howard Website: https://tradechologyjr.com [https://tradechologyjr.com] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Tradechology/100063478569695/ [https://www.facebook.com/people/Tradechology/100063478569695/] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marcushowardhq/ [https://www.instagram.com/marcushowardhq/] Preparing To Manage Millions: https://a.co/d/j1bDpv1 [https://a.co/d/j1bDpv1]   Stay Connected with Frank: Website: https://frankhereda.com/ [https://frankhereda.com/] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/frankhereda/ [https://www.instagram.com/frankhereda/] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FrankBHereda [https://www.facebook.com/FrankBHereda] Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@coachfrankhereda [https://www.tiktok.com/@coachfrankhereda] X: https://x.com/FrankHereda [https://x.com/FrankHereda]

The Truck Didn’t Kill Him—It Woke Him Up

In this episode, I sat down with Rob Rene, the founder of Exodus Strong and host of the "I Am Pain Free" podcast. Rob’s story is wild—he went from being a top U.S. junior runner on track for the Olympics to getting hit by a truck on a snowy Utah road. That moment shattered his identity as an athlete and sent him on a decades-long journey through corporate America, personal disillusionment, and eventually into a spiritual and health-driven awakening. We talked about how the pandemic became his second “truck”—an event that forced him to confront what he believed about health, healing, and the medical system. What he discovered led him to develop Exodus, a supplement built from biblical herbs and molecular hydrogen. But this isn’t just about physical wellness. For Rob, it’s about soul health—getting back in touch with God and helping others do the same. His passion is contagious, and his breakdown of natural healing, frequency medicine, and biblical nutrition will leave you rethinking what you put in your body—and how you connect with your Creator. Episode Highlights "When I saw my face in the mirror, I thought, ‘No one's going to love me again.’ That was my lowest point." – Rob Rene (14:27) "I realized I wasn’t just surviving—I was ignoring my Creator. And when I started reading the Bible, everything changed." – Rob Rene (17:57) "This product isn’t about success—it’s about saving people from the lies we’ve been fed about health." – Rob Rene (26:00)   Stay Connected with Rob Rene Website: https://exodusstrong.com [https://exodusstrong.com] Podcast: I Am Pain Free – [Available on all major platforms] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/exodusstrong/ [https://www.instagram.com/exodusstrong/] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robrene/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/robrene/] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rob.rene [https://www.facebook.com/rob.rene]   Stay Connected with Frank Website: https://frankhereda.com/ [https://frankhereda.com/] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/frankhereda/ [https://www.instagram.com/frankhereda/] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FrankBHereda [https://www.facebook.com/FrankBHereda] Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@coachfrankhereda [https://www.tiktok.com/@coachfrankhereda] X: https://x.com/FrankHereda [https://x.com/FrankHereda]

Stop Waiting for a Sign—The Pain Is the Sign

If you’ve ever waited for a perfect moment to change your life, this episode is your wake-up call. I sat down with Austin Page—founder of GymFlo Coaching—who shared one of the rawest personal stories we’ve had on the show. Austin’s life nearly ended after a drunk driving accident in his early twenties, but that wasn’t the moment he turned it all around. What followed was a long, painful, brutally honest process of self-reconstruction—physically, mentally, and emotionally. We talked about what it actually takes to rebuild your identity after hitting rock bottom, how false confidence and people-pleasing can trap you, and why pain itself is often the clearest signal that it’s time to change. Austin doesn’t give you Instagram advice—he’s lived every inch of what he teaches. From relearning how to walk to starting his own coaching brand, to mentoring others through discipline, nutrition, and mindset—this episode is for anyone who feels stuck, self-sabotaging, or quietly desperate for a reset. Whether you’ve been chasing change and keep falling back, or you’re just ready to finally mean it this time—Austin breaks down how to create real, sustainable momentum one hard decision at a time. This conversation is direct, powerful, and exactly what people need to hear when they’re on the edge of breakthrough—or burnout. Episode Highlights "You can’t outrun a broken identity. You’ve got to build someone you admire.” – Austin Page (17:44) “Discipline isn’t about restriction—it’s about alignment with who you want to become.” – Austin Page (19:08) “The pain of staying the same finally outweighed the pain of changing.” – Austin Page (11:00) Stay Connected with Austin Page Website: https://gymflocoaching.com [https://gymflocoaching.com] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/apageman [https://www.instagram.com/apageman] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GymfloCoaching [https://www.youtube.com/@GymfloCoaching] Stay Connected with Frank Website: https://frankhereda.com/ [https://frankhereda.com/] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/frankhereda/ [https://www.instagram.com/frankhereda/] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FrankBHereda [https://www.facebook.com/FrankBHereda] Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@coachfrankhereda [https://www.tiktok.com/@coachfrankhereda] X: https://x.com/FrankHereda [https://x.com/FrankHereda]