The Dad Edge Podcast

Why do kids raised in the same home react so differently to the exact same situation? In this episode, I'm joined by  Alyssa Campbell , author, educator, and founder of Seed & Sew, to unpack what's really happening beneath our kids' behaviors—and why understanding their nervous systems changes everything about how we parent.   Alyssa returns to the show to talk about her new book Big Kids, Bigger...

In this second Q&A episode of 2026, I'm joined once again by  Joe Bailey for a raw, honest, and deeply practical conversation with men inside our Dad Edge Alliance. We tackle two of the most common—and emotionally charged—challenges dads face: navigating marriage when divorce feels like it's on the table, and learning when to step in (or step back) as parents with our kids.   Joe brings wisdom for...

Most couples don't drift apart because they stop loving each other—they drift apart because no one ever taught them how to stay connected. In this episode, I sit down with  Mark and Brianna Carey , a powerhouse husband-and-wife team who work with couples on intimacy, communication, and emotional safety, to unpack what really happens to marriage after kids enter the picture.   We talk openly about...

Leadership isn't about position, title, or authority—it's about  who you are on the inside and how you show up every day for the people who depend on you. In this episode, I sit down with Brent Pohlman , bestselling author of Leaders Look Within and the upcoming book Leading with Zest , for a powerful conversation about values-based leadership, faith, health, and having the courage to lead from th...

We're kicking off a brand-new year with something many of you have asked for—the return of our  live Q&A episodes . In this conversation, I'm joined once again by Uncle Joe as we answer real questions from men inside our community about parenting, connection with daughters, discipline, stoicism, faith, and leadership at home.   This episode goes deep. We talk about building trust with kids who fee...

To kick off 2026, I sit down with  Dr. Paul Leonardi , author of the bestselling book Digital Exhaustion , for a conversation that felt incredibly timely—and personal. If you've been feeling distracted, mentally drained, short-tempered, or like your family is getting the leftovers of your energy, this episode puts clear language around what's happening inside your brain.   We dive deep into how co...

In the final episode of 2025, I take time to reflect, express deep gratitude, and share what's coming next for The Dad Edge as we head into 2026. This episode is about honoring what this community has built together over the past ten years, celebrating the wins, and casting a clear vision for what's ahead for men who want to lead their families with intention.   I walk you through several major an...

What do you do when life changes in ways you didn't choose—and didn't see coming? In this deeply emotional and intellectually grounding conversation, I sit down with  Dr. Maya Shankar , cognitive scientist, former White House advisor, and host of the podcast A Slight Change of Plans , to talk about change, identity, grief, and uncertainty.   Maya shares her powerful personal story of being accepte...

In today's episode, I sit down with  Eric Kennedy , founder of Recovery Vow and author of Marriage After Addiction , for one of the most raw and redemptive conversations we've ever had on this show. Eric spent 15 years deep in addiction—alcohol, cocaine, crack, jail time, suicide attempts, losing his marriage, and losing himself. This isn't a story of high-functioning addiction. This is rock botto...

In this Christmas Eve solo episode, I shift gears from our recent focus on online safety and talk about one of the most common—and painful—issues I see in long-term marriages: roommate syndrome . That quiet drift where intimacy fades, connection feels awkward, and marriage starts to feel more like co-parenting logistics than a romantic partnership. If you've ever laid in bed next to your wife feel...

In today's episode, I sit down with  Brent Gleeson , former Navy SEAL, combat veteran, entrepreneur, leadership expert, and author of his newest book All In . But this conversation isn't about résumés or accolades. It's about grief, discipline, marriage, fatherhood, and the systems that allow a man to truly live "all in" where it matters most.   Brent opens up about losing his father unexpectedly...

What if the real scoreboard for fatherhood isn't your bank account, your job title, or your kids' trophies—but how much your adult kids actually want to spend time with you? In this deeply moving conversation, I sit down with  Tim Campbell , an 82-year-old father, author, and living example of what long-term connection and trust with your kids can look like—even after a lifetime of hardship.   Tim...

In this deeply emotional solo episode, I continue our December series focused on protecting kids from online predators. I walk you through two real and devastating cases that show exactly how grooming, sextortion, and long-term digital harassment happen—often without parents having any idea it's occurring. These aren't edge cases. This is the reality of the digital world our kids are growing up in...

What if the most dangerous addiction in the world isn't drugs, alcohol, or gambling—but  revenge ? In this eye-opening conversation, I sit down with Dr. James Kimmel Jr. , Yale School of Medicine researcher, attorney, and author of The Science of Revenge , to unpack what actually happens in our brains when we feel wronged, humiliated, or disrespected.   Dr. Kimmel breaks down the neuroscience behi...

If you're a parent with a kid in youth sports—rec, competitive, or full-blown travel—today's episode will hit home. I sit down with  Jonathan Carone , creator of Healthy Sports Parents, for a powerful conversation about what youth sports have become, why burnout is skyrocketing, and how well-meaning parents (including me in the early years) unknowingly make the experience more stressful for their...

In this solo December episode, I continue a month-long series dedicated to educating parents about the real dangers our kids face online. After last week's story about Adam Tate, today I share  two more real cases —one involving sextortion and another involving swatting—that every parent needs to understand. These aren't rare events. They're happening quickly, quietly, and often right under our no...

In this powerful and deeply emotional episode, I sit down with my good friend  Sean Cochran , CEO of Men for Life , to have one of the rawest conversations we've ever shared on this podcast. Sean opens up about losing his first child to abortion at 19 and the seven-year spiral that followed—addiction, gambling, overdoses, isolation, and hitting rock bottom on the floor of a dirty hotel room. His s...

In today's conversation, I sit down with Ian Cron — a psychotherapist, priest, bestselling author of  The Road Back to You, and one of the world's leading experts on the Enneagram. This episode hit me far harder than I expected. Ian doesn't just explain the Enneagram… he helps us understand how our personality type shapes our marriage, our parenting, our leadership, and even the stories we tell ou...

In this first solo show for December, the host, Larry Hagner, comes to the audience with anger and urgency to discuss a massive, sinister online threat targeting children through seemingly innocent games like Roblox and Minecraft. Drawing heavily from a recent Sean Ryan Show interview with ethical hacker Ryan Montgomery (Episode 255), the host alerts parents to the dark fringes of the internet and...

In today's conversation, I'm sitting down with Tyler Moore—better known as  Tidy Dad —and this one genuinely surprised me in the best way. We went way beyond "clean your room" tactics and dove into how clutter quietly taxes our patience, steals our mornings, and robs us of presence with the people we love. Tyler breaks down simple, doable systems that turn chaos into calm—especially for us dads na...

In this special Black Friday episode, I dive into a much-needed conversation about emotional reset. As the holiday season ramps up, many of us are carrying stress, tension, and unprocessed emotions that make us more reactive and less connected. In this short but impactful solo episode, I walk you through how to reset three vital areas of your life—your  mind , your marriage , and your relationship...

In this special solo episode of the  Dad Edge Podcast , I take a moment to reflect on the power of gratitude , especially as we approach Thanksgiving. What started out as a funny story about a failed attempt to record with my nine-year-old quickly turned into a heartfelt message for the men who make this podcast possible. I open up about the lessons I've learned over the past 10 years of podcastin...

In this episode of the  Dad Edge Podcast , I sit down with Bryan Driscoll , a successful digital marketer and real estate investor who's also a devoted husband and father. Bryan opens up about his journey balancing business and family, the intentional decisions he's made to protect his time, and how he structures his life around his values—faith, presence, and legacy.   From tech startup burnout t...

In this episode of the  Dad Edge Podcast , I sit down with Adam Schafer , co-host of the popular Mind Pump Podcast, for a vulnerable, authentic, and deeply reflective conversation on fatherhood, healing generational trauma, and building connection through presence—not performance. Adam opens up about his own childhood trauma, how it shaped his identity, and the intentional work he's done to break...

In this heartwarming and hilarious episode, I sit down with my 9-year-old son Colton for a spontaneous and deeply connective conversation. Using our brand-new  Questions for the Car resource, we explore everything from nightmares and Dog Man books to space rides and secret lemonade recipes. It's a candid glimpse into father-son bonding, full of laughter, surprises, and those unscripted moments tha...