#576. Becoming an Anchored Dad with Former CIA Operator Jeff Banman

The BluePrint with Dr. Erik Korem

Former CIA operative Jeff Banman reveals the profound connection between nervous system regulation and effective fatherhood. Drawing from his unique background in high-stress environments and his personal journey as a father, Jeff shares transformative insights about creating genuine safety and stability for our children.

In this intimate conversation, Jeff opens up about his personal evolution as a father and introduces groundbreaking concepts about how men can become true anchors for their families. His approach bridges the gap between professional high-performance and authentic parenting.

Learn:

• How your nervous system directly impacts your children's sense of security
• Why physical capability plays a crucial role in male psychology
• The surprising truth about creating lasting family stability
• What children actually need from their fathers
• How to transform yourself to become an unshakeable anchor for others

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Quotable moments:

"Once you make the choice to have children, nothing else matters. You are creating that kid's future every day - not with your words and actions, but with your energy." - Jeff Banman

"If a dad can't find an anchor into safe, he is not safe for the people around him." - Jeff Banman

"I want to be more like you so you don't have to ever be like me." - Jeff Banman

"The male safe mechanism is anchored in physicality. Period." - Jeff Banman

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ABOUT THE BLUEPRINT PODCAST:

The BluePrint Podcast is for busy professionals and Household CEOs who care deeply about their families, career, and health. Host Dr. Erik Korem distills cutting edge-science, leadership, and life skills into simple tactics optimized for your busy lifestyle and goals. Dr. Korem interviews scientists, coaches, elite athletes, entrepreneurs, entertainers, and exceptional people to discuss science and practical skills you can implement to become the most healthy, resilient, and impactful version of yourself.

On a mission to equip people to pursue audacious goals, thrive in uncertainty, and live a healthy and fulfilled life, Dr. Erik Korem is a High-Performance pioneer. He introduced sports science and athlete-tracking technologies to collegiate and professional (NFL) football over a decade ago. He has worked with the National Football League, Power-5 NCAA programs, gold-medal Olympians, Nike, and the United States Department of Defense.

Erik is an expert in sleep and stress resilience. He is the Founder and CEO of AIM7, the #1 pickleball health and performance app that helps pickleball players win more, recover faster, and prevent pain and injury.

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