The Dad Edge Podcast

Our guest today believes the saying "happy wife, happy life" is a lie. If you feel like you're doing everything right in your marriage and wonder why it's not working, this show is for you. In this episode, we have invited Dr. Mike Frazier, the founder of Strong Men, Strong Marriages. Today, we talk about what it really means to be a man and a husband and how you need to define that for yourself....

How many hours have you spent training to be a husband? We expect marriage to work out without ever learning the skills to maintain a successful relationship. We want more sex and intimacy as well as better communication and connection, but we are missing the tactics. Today I am with Nate Bagley from the Growth Marriage podcast to talk about elevating your marriage. We go over the tools you need t...

In this episode of the Dad Edge Podcast, our guest is Dr. Nicole LePera. She was trained in clinical psychology at Cornell University and the New School for Social Research. She also studied at the Philadelphia School of Psychoanalysis. As a clinical psychologist in private practice, she often found herself frustrated by traditional psychotherapy's limitations. She began a journey to develop a uni...

In this episode of the Dad Edge Podcast, we have invited Hunter Clarke-Fields, a mindfulness mama mentor. She coaches smart, accomplished, overstressed individuals on how to cultivate mindfulness in their daily lives. Hunter has over 20 years of experience in yoga, mindfulness practices and a certified teacher of parent effectiveness training. She has taught mindfulness to thousands of parents wor...

In this episode of The Dad Edge Podcast, we welcome iconic comedian and author, Michael Jr. to the show! Spreading laughter and positivity to stages like Jimmy Kimmel Live and Comedy Central, Michael now is on a mission to take it to the next level through his anticipated book Funny How Life Works. Today, Michael shares with us how he struggled his way to success, the impact of stories to people's...

Navigating the turbulent waters of raising a teenager is different now than when our parents raised us. With technology, they are exposed to so much more than they are ready for. We also are facing new challenges like the pandemic and societal issues. In this episode, Marc Fienberg is going to teach us how to raise a teen in today's world. He is the bestselling author of Dad's Great Advice for Tee...

Today we have a celebrity guest, Roger Mathews from the Jersey Shore. He was JWoww's boyfriend in the show, and they got married and had two kids. They are now divorced, and he only gets to be with his children 50% of the time, but that doesn't stop him from being a 100% dad. What you're going to hear today about his take on fatherhood is going to surprise you. Roger Mathews talks about his upbrin...

In today's episode of The Dad Edge, we interview Justin Holland, popularly known as Juice, who completed the 75 Hard challenge with us in The Dad Edge Alliance. Juice started 75 Hard on November 1st with a starting weight of 344 pounds. He chose November specifically because it's the toughest time to begin a challenge like this. It's the holiday season, and Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year, w...

Many of us are frustrated with our relationships. We're settling for mediocre marriages that we don't know how to revive. But it doesn't have to be that way. Our relationships are not the problem. The problem is that we lack the skills to make them into what they could be. Today you will be empowered with those skills. We are fired up to talk to Shana James. She is a coach, TEDx speaker, author, a...

In today's episode we have Tim Urban. He is one of the most popular bloggers in the US. He's got a TED talk about procrastination and is here today to clear up why human beings procrastinate, why we don't feel motivated, and why we don't get things done. He's also going to explain the evolutionary science behind procrastination, how to cultivate a sense of urgency, and  how we can override our own...

Young men today are less motivated to create extraordinary lives because they aren't equipped with the skills to turn their dreams into reality. How can we be a relatable parent and instill the fundamentals of manhood so our sons can reach their full potential? In this episode of the Dad Edge Podcast, we talk with Gregory Koufacos. Greg is the founder and CEO of Velocity Mentoring. He is an addict...

In this episode, we have invited Dr. Nick Sotelo, a coach and counselor. He is a leader in our Dad Edge Alliance and guides people to reaching their potential. He has succeeded in helping people achieve more in their careers and relationships. Dr. Nick also helps men struggling with addiction, their identity, and their ability to connect well with spouses and children. Today we talk about emotiona...

Imagine hiking for 5 months straight, covering 2,000 miles of harsh terrain. Now imagine doing it with your wife and 6 kids. Yes, 6 kids. Today's guest is Ben Crawford who set the record for the largest hike through the Appalachian trail with his family. His book, 2,000 Miles Together tells the story of this extreme family adventure, the physical challenges they faced, as well as the public ridicu...

What are we supposed to do when our kids admit to doing something wrong? If we blow up, they will lie to avoid getting into trouble. They'll be afraid to come to us whenever they have problems. When they are small, it may be a fight on the playground or a grade on a test. As they get older, they'll have to navigate sex, drugs, and peer pressure. The risks are bigger, and the consequences are more...

So much competes for our attention and patience. It feels as though we have to make a choice—family or business. But is it possible to have the best of both? Today we have Pat Flynn from Smart Passive Income back on the show to teach us how to master work life integration. Pat built his large, online business from scratch and now makes over 200K a month in gross sales. He helps people all over the...

Today we check The Dad Edge Mailbox and answer some questions like: Is it possible to have a fulfilling and passionate marriage after the kids? How do we keep things fresh and exciting over the years and even decades? In this world of busyness, how can we accomplish everything we want to do? What are the skills we need to learn to become the parents our kids can always rely on? Learn these secrets...

Many of us take pride in being the "nice guy." But could being the nice guy be ruining our lives? We are all probably guilty of Nice Guy Syndrome on some level. We sometimes give only to receive in a passive attempt to get what we want without directly asking for it. We avoid conflict to get the acceptance, validation, even and the sex that we need. Some of us might not even realize we suffer from...