On this episode of The Normal Dude Podcast, I sit down with Aaron Loupe—a husband, father of two, and the HR Director of an oil, gas, and construction company managing over 600 employees. But beyond the title, Aaron is someone who leads with heart, humility, and hope—both at home and at work.

We kick off the conversation with Aaron’s powerful perspective on servant leadership, and how it’s shaped every aspect of his life. One of his biggest takeaways?
🗣️ “When we succeed, we succeed together. When we fail, it’s on me.”

In this episode, we explore:
🙏 Faith, Family & Career: How Aaron balances a demanding leadership role while staying grounded in his Christian faith and present with his family.
🧠 Mental Health as a Strength: Challenging the stigma and embracing emotional resilience.
🔥 Growth in Hard Seasons: Why imposter syndrome can actually be a sign that you’re growing—and qualifying for the next level.
📲 Healing Out Loud: Aaron shares why he’s started posting regularly on faith and mental health—to help others feel seen, supported, and strong enough to speak up too.

Whether you’re in leadership, navigating life’s challenges, or just need a reminder that vulnerability is strength—this episode is packed with real talk and encouragement.

📲 Follow Aaron and join the conversation:

• Instagram: @hope_and_headnoise

• Facebook: Aaron Loupe

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In this episode of The Normal Dude Podcast, I sit down with Chase Bourgeois—an HR professional by day and the voice behind “Chasing the Good” by passion and purpose. Chase is on a mission to spread positivity, and his energy is contagious.

We dive into:
☀️ Living with Intention: How Chase leads his life with positivity at the center, using gratitude and encouragement as daily tools.
📖 A Book in the Works: His journey of writing a book filled with perspective, personal growth, and lessons from real life.
📱 Social Media with Substance: Why Chase posts daily motivation and how he uses his platforms to lift others up during tough times.
💪 Fitness Journey: From outgrowing his pants to completing 75 Hard, Chase shares how he turned things around and now trains 7 days a week—feeling and looking better than ever.
🧠 Resilience Through the Ups & Downs: What helped him stay on track when life got overwhelming, and how to reframe challenges with a growth mindset.
👔 Look Good, Feel Good: Chase's belief that when you present the best version of yourself to the world, you live at your best too.

Chase is a real dude with a powerful message: life’s hard—but positivity makes the weight lighter, the wins sweeter, and the journey worth it.

📲 Follow Chase for your daily boost of encouragement, gratitude, and mindset fuel:

• Facebook: Chase Bourgeois

• Instagram: @chasing_the_good

• TikTok: @chasing_the_good

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On this episode of The Normal Dude Podcast, I sit down with Tyler Harrington—a coach, personal trainer, husband, father, and all-around powerhouse in and out of the gym.

We dive into Tyler’s small-town origin story, growing up playing football in high school and college, and how he originally saw himself coaching strength and conditioning for athletes. While he’s done that, his passion grew even deeper in training the general population, finding true fulfillment in helping everyday people change their lives.

We explore:
🏈 Transitioning from athlete to coach
💥 The real impact of training regular people
🧠 Developing self-awareness through life experiences
📱 The pros and cons of social media in today’s fitness space
🗣️ How to deal with negative self-talk and stop letting it hold you back
🏋️‍♂️ What makes Iron House Gym a different breed in the fitness world
💡 Tyler’s Top 3 Tips for anyone wanting to be successful as a coach in the fitness industry

Whether you’re a coach, aspiring trainer, or someone looking to shift your mindset, this episode brings the heat with real talk, personal growth, and powerful advice.

👉 Want to train with Tyler?
Find him on Instagram: @thesouthernsilverback
Or visit: www.silverback-training.com

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