The Dad Edge Podcast

Covid-19 has put us into a situation that we have never experienced before, and we're unprepared as fathers. Fear, anxiety, and stress can wear on us. Our spouses and children are struggling to adjust as we are confined to our homes. The challenge for us as the leaders of our households is to learn how to best protect and lead our families through this pandemic. Jason Redman is back on The Dad Edg...

Men are acutely aware of their mistakes and shortcomings. Rarely do we pay attention to our strengths and contributions. We don't realize how much we have to give if we would just open up. Today we talk about the unbelievable power of sharing your story. We interview new Dad Edge Alliance member, Tommy Morgan. He's been married for ten years and has an 8-year-old son. Tommy's marriage was going do...

In this episode, I am sharing the last 22 minutes of one of our mastermind breakout teams from this week.  In this particular mastermind breakout session we had 45 men on the zoom meeting to share several ideas for calm, connection, and making memories during this unsettling time in history.   Links mentioned in this show: Dad Edge Alliance Mastermind Community Application  

Financial freedom is something we all dream of. Imagine being able to live life on our terms and have enough money to do all the things we want to do. What if we could teach our kids how to set themselves up to be millionaires too? Financial freedom is possible for parents and their kids with a new mindset for money and consistent, small steps in the right direction. Grant Sabatier is back on the...

What happens in virtual men's groups? How would joining an online group for men take your life to the next level? Isolation is a serious problem for men already, and during this time of social distancing, it's more important than ever to invest in our mental and physical wellbeing. Today we are giving you a sneak peek behind the Dad Edge Alliance. This is not our usual Q&A with an expert, but an a...

This might be our best episode here on The Dad Edge! Dr. Meg Meeker is a pediatrician, mother, and bestselling author. As the country's leading authority on parenting, teens, and children's health, she has been featured on all major media. Meg Meeker is also the host of the Parenting Great Kids Podcast and offers a wide range of online courses for parents. Dr. Meg says fathers have been undervalue...

One of our biggest fears is not living up to our full potential. We don't want to lie on our deathbeds with regrets. We don't want to leave this world without having built the legacy that we know we are capable of. Today we have Dominick Quartuccio back on the show. He is the author of Design Your Future: 3 Simple Steps to Stop Drifting and Take Command of Your Life and will be featured at our liv...

We all love our kids. At the same time, we all have those moments when they drive us crazy. Sometimes, they don't listen or become defiant. They have meltdowns and throw tantrums that can get on our last nerve. But babies, toddlers, and children see the world through different eyes. They depend on us for everything and look to us to guide them. How can we teach and discipline them while being more...

Our journey in life is not linear. It's unpredictable. We might be okay when things are going our way, but what happens when we face adversity? How can we know the next right thing to do? How do we pivot and act with grace when we are tested? A legendary life is about your values—not only knowing what they are, but also defining, planning, and taking action. Today we have long-time mastermind memb...

The death of a spouse is something that's almost impossible to comprehend. How can you go on without the love of your life? How do you survive without the mother of your children? Going through this life-altering loss can cause a man to question his faith and wonder if he will ever find happiness again. Today's guest is Nate Edmonds. He is a musician, worship leader, and author of More Than All th...

Do you want to win the war with yourself? The 75Hard is a 75-day mental and physical challenge created by Andy Frisella that will test the resilience of any man. Today, we talk about the benefits of doing a challenge like 75Hard to improve our health and mental toughness. We also go over how to do the 75Hard without burning out, giving up, or sacrificing family time. Think you can handle it? Find...

Retired Navy SEAL, Chris Sajnog, is one of our most popular guests. He is the premier firearms instructor in America, a bestselling author, and the host of the SEAL Training Podcast. The Dad Edge went to his studio in San Diego for a live, in-person discussion about fatherhood, and we really went deep. Chris was abandoned by his father and carries the wound with him to this day. He vowed not to be...

The world can be a dangerous place, and our kids are especially vulnerable. From bullying and abuse to abductions and shootings, how can we shield our children from danger? More importantly, how can we teach them to respond to violence when we aren't with them? Today we have Dad Edge Alliance member Adam Mitchell. He is a personal protection expert who specializes in tactical parenting. He is also...

Do you feel the need to be perfect, and at the same time, think you'll never be good enough? As a man, husband, and father, are you plagued by deep-rooted feelings of insecurity and inadequacy, leaving you terrified that people will find out you have no idea what you're doing? That's your imposter in charge and he's preventing you from living as who you really are. Mike Kitko is an Executive Self-...

Showing has much more impact than telling. When we show our kids how we live according to our values, they see integrity in action. They know we walk the talk. Today's guest, Chris, is an everyday dad and one of our new members in The Dad Edge Alliance. He talks about the importance of being aware of how closely our kids are watching us and the messages we are sending them with our behavior. He al...

How often do you ask for what you need or desire? Whether it be in our marriage, workplace, or among friends, 77% of people have issues asking for help or advice. Today we have Wayne Baker, sociologist, consultant, speaker, and the author of All You Have to Do is Ask. His mission is to empower people to fulfill their purpose, goals, and visions so they can become more successful. Wayne discovered...

Larry Hagner is the host of The Dad Edge and the founder of The Dad Edge Alliance. Larry's used to talking with big names as well as the everyday dad, but today it's his turn to be interviewed. Chris Romulo is a former Muay Thai Champion, author, motivational speaker, and the host of The Eight Count Podcast. He asks Larry Hagner about the times he thought he was down for the count in life and how,...

Hey Guys for this LIVE Q&A episode, I am bringing Doug French, founder of The Dad 2.0 Summit.  Doug has been in the Dad Space for years and is hosting his 10th Dad 2.0 Summit in Washington DC on Feb 27th-29th.  If you are a Dad Edge Podcast listener and you want to join us in DC, you can use EDGE20 for your coupon code at registration to save 20% off your ticket price.  I would love to meet you fa...

According to Columbia University, children who have a poor relationship with their father are 68% more likely to drink, smoke, or use drugs. How we can strengthen the bond between father and son and father and daughter? Michael Gurian is one of the world's foremost experts on gender and the brain and has been called "The People's Philosopher" for his ability to bring together people's ordinary liv...

What is a rite of passage? What purpose did it serve in a boy's life? How can we create modern rites of passage for today's boys? In this Thursday Throwdown, we are excited to have Tim Wright. He is a pastor, author, podcaster, and co-leader of The Helping Boys Thrive Summit with Michael Gurian. Today he talks about the history of the rite of passage and what significance it had in different cultu...