Frank After 40: Wealth, Health & Lifestyle Beyond Midlife
Welcome to Frank After 40, the go-to podcast for thriving in your 40s, 50s, and beyond. Host Frank Hereda explores the intersection of money, health, and lifestyle for ambitious individuals ready to build wealth, stay fit, and live life on their terms. Join us for actionable conversations with entrepreneurs, wellness experts, and thought leaders who will help you scale your business, optimize your health, and create the freedom you deserve. Whether you’re reinventing your career or your lifestyle—Frank After 40 is your blueprint for success.
Nutrition expert Lynne Bowman discusses her approach to reversing Type 2 diabetes with nutritious brownies and shares insights on healthy eating habits with host Frank Hereda in this interview.
30 Jun 2025
You’re Not Under Pressure—You’re Under an Illusion
Brian Hite reveals how stress and pressure are illusions, offering actionable tools to reframe high-stakes situations and improve performance, in an interview with Frank Hereda.
23 Jun 2025
The Financial Revolution Starts at Your Dinner Table
Marcus Howard discusses building generational wealth through family financial literacy, sharing his journey from a stolen identity to creating Tradechology Jr. in an interview with Frank Hereda.
2 Jun 2025
The Truck Didn’t Kill Him—It Woke Him Up
Rob Rene, founder of Exodus Strong, recounts his transformative journey from Olympic hopeful to spiritual awakening after a life-altering accident, leading him to explore biblical nutrition and holistic healing in this interview with Frank Hereda.
19 May 2025
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
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/apageman
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GymfloCoaching
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
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12 May 2025
You Don’t Need Permission—You Need Pressure
In this episode of Frank After 40, I sat down with Lance Cayko—a self-described serial entrepreneur, architect, builder, and podcast host—whose career arc is anything but ordinary. We talked about how growing up on a sugar beet farm in North Dakota taught him the value of grit, how a single conversation with a contractor changed his view of money forever, and how getting laid off during the 2008 recession led him to co-found F9 Productions, one of Colorado’s most successful design-build architecture firms.
Lance gets candid about bootstrapping through Craigslist ads, the power of customer service in a design-first industry, and why podcasting changed his business. We also dive into sustainable building practices, the myths around green tech, and why government regulation sometimes stifles the very innovation it hopes to promote. Stick around for the final segment where we geek out over alpine lake fishing and Lance’s idea of “Camp Uncomfortable”—his way of embracing discomfort as a way to grow stronger.
If you're in the architecture, construction, or entrepreneurship game—or if you just want a story of hustle, reinvention, and purpose—this one's for you.
21 Apr 2025
AI Doesn’t Need You—It Already Decided You’re the Problem.
In this episode, I sat down with Chris Champion to talk about the real, raw, and urgent truth behind artificial intelligence. Chris doesn’t sugarcoat it—he says if you don’t get AI to work for you, it’s going to replace you. We got into what AI actually is (hint: it's not as “intelligent” as you think... yet), why it's already changing the game for entrepreneurs, and how entire careers—from insurance to law—are at risk of extinction.Chris also dropped some wild insights on AI agents, robot workers replacing humans, and even Elon Musk’s self-sufficient, self-improving robots. This isn’t sci-fi anymore—this is now.If you’ve ever felt unsure, overwhelmed, or skeptical about AI, this conversation is your wake-up call.
Episode Breakdown00:16 – Intro and guest setup01:38 – What AI really is (and isn't)03:57 – Building a digital version of yourself06:38 – AI's honest thoughts on humanity08:24 – Why ignoring AI is a death sentence10:52 – Amazon's secret robot workforce12:13 – Elon’s $30K Optimus robot14:01 – Which jobs are safe (and which are not)15:53 – The three types of AI users17:43 – How AI is already replacing sales roles20:40 – Sex work as the only untouchable job?23:01 – The mental shift needed to survive24:59 – Making cartoons, books, and movies with AI26:18 – Pop culture references becoming real28:26 – People are still ignoring the obvious30:31 – Preparing for part two: AI that works for you34:32 – Podcasting as an un-AI-replaceable career36:28 – Chris’s final Paul Revere-style warning
Episode Highlights "This is the greatest technology of our lifetime—and the most dangerous."– Chris Champion (05:01)
"If you don't get AI to work for you while you're sleeping, you're going to find yourself way behind."– Chris Champion (15:01)
"AI will be one of two things for people: personal freedom or personal destruction."– Chris Champion (38:07)
Stay Connected with Chris Champion:
Website: https://www.wearechampionai.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamchrischampion
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
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14 Apr 2025
This Is Why the Spark Dies—and How to Get It Back
In this episode of Frank After 40, I sat down with Kristal DeSantis—licensed marriage and family therapist and author of STRONG: A Relationship Field Guide for the Modern Man. We covered the blueprint for building and maintaining modern love, especially for men navigating life, love, and identity after 40.
Kristal shared her personal upbringing, how she challenged the traditional relationship model, and how that led her to develop her "STRONG" acronym—a six-pillar framework for relational resilience and connection. From emotional safety to trust, respect, openness, nurturing, and generosity, she walks us through what actually keeps a relationship thriving, not just surviving.
We also dove into the evolving role of men in relationships, how first responders and veterans face unique emotional barriers, and why so many marriages fall into “functional partnerships” instead of connected ones. This episode is packed with raw insights, practical tools, and hope for anyone who wants better love, deeper connection, or a new chapter in life.
Episode Highlights
"I felt safe with them. I could be myself." – Kristal DeSantis (13:02) "People aren't setting couples up for long-term success." – Kristal DeSantis (09:12) "Don't be afraid to give yourself the life you've always wanted." – Kristal DeSantis (40:21)
Connect with Kristal Desantis
Website: https://www.strong.love/Book: https://www.amazon.com/Strong-Relationship-Field-Guide-Modern/dp/1959099027/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/strongloveatxInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/atxtherapist/ X: https://x.com/atxtherapistTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@atx_therapistLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristal-desantis/
Stay Connected with Frank:
Website: https://frankhereda.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/frankhereda/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FrankBHeredaTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@coachfrankhereda X: https://x.com/FrankHereda
7 Apr 2025
If You Want Hell in Your Marriage, Do These Two Things…
This one hit deep. I sat down with Dr. Dean and HollyKem Sunseri—married counselors, recovery veterans, and co-authors of Roadmap to the Soul—and what unfolded was raw, soul-level honesty. We explored how childhood wounds silently shape our marriages, how untreated trauma mutates into protectors that sabotage intimacy, and why healing isn't about fixing what's broken—it's about recovering who you really are.
HollyKem shares a gripping account of surviving domestic violence, undiagnosed learning disabilities, and a full-blown addiction by the time she was 22. Dean, on the flip side, reveals his journey from the seminary and a family strained by alcohol, to orchestrating an intervention on his father the day after Mardi Gras—while literally giving him ashes in church.
Together, they’ve turned pain into purpose, helping everyone from newly sober couples to Hollywood creatives rediscover their true selves and rebuild connection without sedation.
Whether you're married, divorced, or navigating your own identity—this episode will challenge how you see healing, addiction, and love itself.
Episode Breakdown00:16 – Introduction and episode setup04:01 – HollyKem’s childhood: trauma, violence, and survival in South Louisiana04:53 – Dean’s early life in New Orleans and the shift when addiction hit home05:38 – Cultural blind spots around alcoholism and coping with dysfunction07:46 – Living with dyslexia, ADD, and not knowing it09:07 – “I did to myself what they did to me”: HollyKem’s story of addiction and redemption09:25 – Dean’s spiritual awakening and intervention story13:36 – How their own healing became their life’s mission16:52 – The “Voices Within” framework and coaching philosophy22:37 – The challenge of clients who come from neglect28:48 – Why couples fall apart: the protectors that replace the true self30:45 – How repentance and forgiveness can restore any relationship34:16 – Communication skills and the power of grace and truth37:38 – Details on their book and how to work with them
Episode Highlights“You don’t marry the protector—you marry the true self. And then one day, you wake up next to the part of them that was meant to protect them from you.” – HollyKem Sunseri (29:06)“If you want hell in your marriage, never apologize and never forgive.” – Dr. Dean Sunseri (33:03)“I’m not trying to change the part of me that thinks in an unhealthy way. I’m learning to love it… without empowering it.” – HollyKem Sunseri (22:11)
Connect with Dr. Dean and HollyKem Sunseri
Website: https://www.ihaveavoice.com/Book: Roadmap to the Soul - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DDWF2D2GFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/deanhollykem/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCytv7eq1EHRIuk9xCAymBhAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/deanhollykemsunseri/ X: https://x.com/DeanSunseriTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@deanhollykemsunseri
Stay Connected with Frank:
Website: https://frankhereda.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/frankhereda/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FrankBHeredaTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@coachfrankhereda X: https://x.com/FrankHereda
31 Mar 2025
Healing Doesn’t Look Pretty — But It Works
In this episode, I sit down with Matt O'Neill, the author of "The Good Mood Revolution," to dive deep into what truly creates lasting happiness and how we can overcome negative emotions and limiting beliefs. Matt shares powerful insights into how our modern, tech-driven lifestyles might be making it tougher than ever to build genuine human connections, despite our abundant conveniences.
Matt also opens up with a deeply personal story about overcoming his own challenging childhood and family trauma, explaining how these experiences shaped his life's mission to help others find joy, self-acceptance, and inner peace.
We tackle important topics like managing technology (without letting it control our lives), strategies for building healthy mental habits, the real reasons behind anxiety and fear, and why true happiness requires daily commitment—just like physical fitness.
Join us as we explore how you can rewrite your own story, protect your mental energy, and choose happiness every single day.
Enjoy the conversation, and let me know your biggest takeaway in the comments below!
Episode Breakdown:
00:00 – Introduction: The Good Mood Revolution
02:54 – How Technology Impacts Our Happiness
06:10 – Personal Stories & Childhood Experiences
12:04 – Matt’s Journey to Understanding Happiness
17:55 – The Power of Our Thoughts and Beliefs
23:59 – The Daily Commitment to Happiness
25:37 – Why Self-Worth is Everything
26:39 – Choosing Happiness Over Misery
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