16 Nick Hurndon - Subject of the short film, A Childhood On Fire

Published: Feb. 5, 2021, 7:42 p.m.

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Nick Hurndon, is the subject of the short film A Childhood On Fire, which chronicles how he and his two brothers were set on fire by theirstepfather when they were children. It also explores the effects that childhood abuse had on him as an adult, and his purpose of interrupting cycles of violence through generations. The film was an official selection at several film festivals including San Francisco Film Festival, DOC NYC, and Aesthetica. In 2019 he became the World Masters Weightlifting Champion of his division. Hurndon is the owner of Magnus Strength and Conditioning, as well as a certified Hardstyle Kettlebell Instructor, Marine veteran, competitive Judoka and CrossFitter. He is the father of two sons, and believe that transcendental stoicism is the key to a better life.


EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS

11:45 to 13:18  About men not facing their emotional issues

15:20 to 16:00  Taking steps to be a mature adult

28:52 to 30:04  Ron about his dad

31:00 to 32:04  Nick about expressing love to his kids

34:48 to 36:40  Daniel about facing grief

40:50 to 41:35  Nick about the notes he writes to his children

45:25 to 49:30  Ron about being a father

1:12:37 to 1:13:15  Pronouns 

1:14:30 to 1:17:30  Nick radically supporting his child

1:19:15 to 1:20:47  Accepting homosexuality and transgender identities

1:24:20 to 1:25:45  Nick's definition of "a real man"

1:40:00 to 1:50:35  Daniel tells a story about dance

1:52:00 to 1:54:10  Following your gut


LINKS:

A Childhood On Fire documentary film: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b61lB1_gCbM


CONTACT NICK HURNDON

Website: https://www.magnussc.com/nick-hurndon

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nick.hurndon/


CONTACT RON CECIL

Website: https://www.roncecil.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rcecil/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ron.cecil


CONTACT DANIEL PENNER CLINE

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dpennercline/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1498866808

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