In Episode 275 of the Fit Father Project Podcast, Dr. Anthony Balduzzi sits down with FFP Coach Steve Roy for a deeply human conversation about resilience, fatherhood, and why fitness is about far more than aesthetics. Steve opens up about his personal journey—from a painful childhood and early struggles with confidence, to discovering fitness as a pathway to strength, purpose, and service.
Together, they explore how movement becomes medicine during life’s darkest seasons, why “showing up” matters more than motivation, and how physical practice can anchor us through grief, stress, and uncertainty. This episode is a powerful reminder that fitness isn’t just something you do—it’s something you lean on when life gets heavy.
If you’ve ever struggled to stay consistent, questioned your “why,” or felt knocked down by life, this conversation will meet you where you are and point you toward what truly lasts.
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Key Takeaways
- Fitness as emotional processing, not punishment
- Movement as a non-negotiable anchor during adversity
- Why motivation fades but commitment sustains
- The power of non-zero days
- Leading children through example, not force
- Exercise as identity, therapy, and stability
- Community and accountability as force multipliers
The Steel Force Behind Fitness – FFP Coach Steve Roy: Resilience, Fatherhood & Showing Up (Ep. 275)
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