The Ripped Grandpa: Shaun Hadsall on Fitness, Family, and Finding Purpose

For Shaun Hadsall, being fit has a lot to do with the people he wants to be present for.

Known as The Ripped Grandpa, Shaun joins Jay to talk about family, fitness, and the experiences that changed his direction. He reflects on a difficult custody battle, repairing relationships, and the role a fitness challenge played during a period when several parts of his life needed attention.

They discuss coaching, sustainable routines, and what it means to build habits around the life you actually have. Shaun also explains his own approach to fitness after 40. The conversation keeps returning to purpose: time with children and grandchildren, the environment around you, and choosing goals that mean something beyond appearance.

What We Explore

• Family and the priorities that change with age
• Shaun's experience during a custody battle
• Fitness as part of a larger personal reset
• Repairing relationships and rebuilding direction
• Coaching, accountability, and sustainable habits
• Environment, mindset, and meaningful goals
• Being present for children and grandchildren

About Shaun Hadsall

Shaun Hadsall, known as The Ripped Grandpa, is a fitness coach, author, and founder of Get Lean After 40. He shares his personal history and the ideas behind his coaching approach.

Shaun: The Ripped Grandpa

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