Episode 59 - GenX Speaks Series: Jon Wellington - The Dadbod Veteran

Episode 59 - GenX Speaks Series: Jon Wellington - The Dadbod Veteran

February 15, 2026 · 3h 14m · Season 2 · Episode 59

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Jon Wellington shares his experiences growing up in Charleston, South Carolina, dealing with ADHD, and finding balance through therapy and football.

In this episode we welcome Jon Wellington, also known as The Dadbod Veteran. Jon shares about his GenX childhood in Charleston, South Carolina, which included growing up on a military base as well as experiencing a civilian upbringing. We learn about his ADHD diagnosis, and how medication combined with therapy and coping tools helped him downshift and find a balance that allowed him to thrive. We learn about how his love of football became a focal point in his life in additi...

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