The Dad Edge Podcast

Reignite your marriage:  www.thedadedge.com/extraordinary-marriage Today, I'm joined by Dad Edge Alliance member  Ross Thornock and his wife Lindsey Thornrock , who are here to share a powerful story about what happens when a father decides to make meaningful changes in his life and marriage. We'll explore what brought him to the Dad Edge community, how he shifted from a dictatorial approach at ho...

Your extraordinary marriage starts here: www.thedadedge.com/25questions Today, in this week's Friday Fatherly Fumbles, First Downs, and Field Goals, Larry Hagner dives into the core needs of men in relationships. He emphasizes the importance of men feeling appreciated, respected, and experiencing physical and emotional connection within their families. These are not just "wants" but foundational e...

Reignite your marriage:  www.thedadedge.com/extraordinary-marriage Today, Jeff Carlton , a long-time member of the Dad Edge Alliance, shares his transformative journey of breaking free from "nice guy" syndrome to become a more confident and authentic leader in his family. His path began with a desire to strengthen his marriage, leading him to discover powerful tools for personal growth through the...

Your extraordinary marriage starts here:  www.thedadedge.com/25questions Steve Magness is a world-renowned performance expert, bestselling author of "Do Hard Things" and "Win the Inside Game," and performance coach who has helped Olympians, professional athletes, executives, and military personnel optimize their capabilities. His holistic approach to performance, developed through his expertise in...

Your extraordinary marriage starts here: www.thedadedge.com/25questions Today, in this week's Friday Fatherly Fumbles, First Downs, and Field Goals, Larry Hagner explores the essential elements of making your wife feel truly seen, heard, and safe within your marriage. Through personal experiences and practical insights, he shares how simple acts of daily appreciation and acknowledging the invisibl...

Reignite your marriage:  www.thedadedge.com/extraordinary-marriage Today, Jason Seward shares his transformation from insurance professional to successful entrepreneur as third owner of 608B Capital and host of BURNING THE SHIPS PODCAST. Through personal experience and valuable insights gained from the Dad Edge Alliance, he reveals how implementing simple but effective strategies for managing ment...

J.R. Martinez is an army veteran, burn survivor, actor, and New York Times best-selling author who rose to national prominence as the winner of Dancing with the Stars after surviving severe burns from a roadside bomb in Iraq. Following 33 surgeries and a remarkable recovery, he now travels the world as a motivational speaker sharing his message of resilience and optimism, while advocating for vete...

Your extraordinary marriage starts here: www.thedadedge.com/25questions Today, in this week's Friday Fatherly Fumbles, First Downs, and Field Goals, Larry Hagner tackles the crucial question every father faces: how to be the person your children turn to first with bad news. Through his unique two-part approach of "marathon and sprint," he explains how our reactions to our children's vulnerable mom...

Reignite your marriage:  www.thedadedge.com/extraordinary-marriage Gentlemen, welcome to a vital and timely conversation. We live in a world that feels increasingly uncertain and dangerous. Crime rates have surged over the past year, reminding us that as men, husbands, and fathers, we carry a sacred responsibility. It's not enough to be kind—we must also be prepared. We must be dangerous men in th...

Your extraordinary marriage starts here: www.thedadedge.com/25questions Mitch Francis is a seasoned entrepreneur, inventor, and author of "Bad-Ass Solutions for Big-Ass Problems" who has developed shopping centers, led a billion-dollar ticket business in Las Vegas, and holds multiple U.S. patents. He focuses on tackling complex challenges from education reform to climate change, while sharing prac...

Your extraordinary marriage starts here: www.thedadedge.com/25questions Today, in this week's Friday Fatherly Fumbles, First Downs, and Field Goals, Larry Hagner draws from his decade of podcasting experience and 18 years of raising sons to address the critical challenges of raising boys in today's world. He emphasizes how fathers can shape their sons' future relationships by modeling respectful b...

Reignite your marriage:  www.thedadedge.com/extraordinary-marriage Today, I have the privilege of sitting down with Scott Zemens who epitomizes the power of personal transformation within family life and fatherhood. He's a dedicated business owner who, not long ago, found himself struggling to find balance in his life—feeling distant from his family and yearning for deeper connections with his kid...

Your extraordinary marriage starts here: www.thedadedge.com/25questions Richard Taite is the founder and Executive Chairman of Carrara Treatment Wellness & Spa, host of "We're Out of Time" podcast, and co-author of "Ending Addiction for Good," who transformed his own 21-year sobriety journey into pioneering addiction treatment centers. Known for his innovative approach to addiction treatment and f...

Your extraordinary marriage starts here: www.thedadedge.com/25questions Today, in this week's Friday Fatherly Fumbles, First Downs, and Field Goals, Larry Hagner tackles the crucial topic of New Year's resolutions, revealing why only 9% of people achieve their goals while 80% abandon them by February. Through compelling statistics and real-world examples, he explains how specific goal-setting with...

Reignite your marriage:  www.thedadedge.com/extraordinary-marriage Today, we're diving into a conversation that is essential for anyone looking to strengthen their marriage and create a relationship that not only lasts but thrives. Joining me are Dan and Cori Luigs, a married couple with a powerful message about commitment, connection, and growth in marriage. They believe in a no-backdoor approach...

Your extraordinary marriage starts here: www.thedadedge.com/25questions Marc Azoulay is the founder of Men's Therapy Online, a healing hub and community that transforms men's lives through group therapy, individual counseling, and wilderness retreats. Drawing on his expertise in psychoanalysis, neuroscience, and Buddhism, he helps men identify and overcome unconscious barriers to become the best v...

Your extraordinary marriage starts here: www.thedadedge.com/25questions Today, in this debut episode of Friday Fatherly Fumbles, First Downs, and Field Goals , Larry Hagner shares intimate insights from his personal fatherhood journey, emphasizing that parenting is a learnable skill rather than an innate ability. Through candid stories of his own parenting challenges, including moments of lost pat...

Reignite your marriage:  www.thedadedge.com/extraordinary-marriage Emily and Michael have been married for the past 8 years. Michael started doing life with us in the Dad Edge Alliance 4 years ago. In this episode, Larry Hagner shines a light on the incredible members of the Dad Edge Mastermind community. This special "WINSday" edition is all about celebrating our members' successes and sharing th...

Your extraordinary marriage starts here: www.thedadedge.com/25questions Nicole Perrone is a pioneering force in the mortgage industry and CEO/Co-Founder of New Jersey Construction. Starting as a top producer at age 23, she went on to lead a $2.1 billion mortgage team in Manhattan by age 33. Now serving as Senior Vice President of Production at America's #1 Retail Mortgage Company, she also hosts T...

Your extraordinary marriage starts here: www.thedadedge.com/25questions Zach Watson is an Invisible Labor Coach who helps men understand and share the mental load of domestic responsibilities with their partners. Through his coaching practice, he guides couples in recognizing unseen household labor, improving communication, and creating more equitable partnerships. His expertise includes addressin...

Reignite your marriage: www.thedadedge.com/extraordinary-marriage Ben Smith is a highly successful, humorous, and hilarious business owner who has been married for 12 years with a son and a daughter. He has been a part of The Dad Edge Boardroom for one year. In this episode, Larry Hagner shines a light on the incredible members of the Dad Edge Mastermind community. This special "WINSday" edition i...

Your extraordinary marriage starts here: www.thedadedge.com/25questions Andy Heller is a successful businessman and author who transitioned from writing real estate investment books to penning "Take the High Road: Divorce with Compassion for Yourself and Your Family" after his own divorce experience. Through his unique perspective as someone who has navigated divorce personally rather than as a pr...

Your extraordinary marriage starts here: www.thedadedge.com/25questions Scott McCarthy is a distinguished Canadian Army officer whose leadership journey began early, leading him to command an 80-soldier platoon at age 24 and later a 200-member Logistics Squadron, while also serving as a mentor in Afghanistan. He currently serves as both a senior Canadian Army officer and Chief Leadership Officer a...

Reignite your marriage:  www.thedadedge.com/extraordinary-marriage In this episode, Larry Hagner shines a light on the incredible members of the Dad Edge Mastermind community. This special "WINSday" edition is all about celebrating our members' successes and sharing the valuable lessons they've learned on their journey to becoming better dads. Sit back, tune in, and get ready to be motivated by th...

Your extraordinary marriage starts here: www.thedadedge.com/25questions Ryan Michler is a husband, father, Iraqi combat veteran, and the founder of Order of Man. Driven by his own experiences growing up without a permanent father figure, he is on a mission to empower men to embrace their roles as protectors, providers, and leaders in their families and communities. Through his podcast and blog, Ry...