The Dad Edge Podcast

There is only one person keeping you from reaching your full potential, and that is you. Today we're going to reveal an extraordinary way to bypass fear, doubt, and limiting beliefs by creating heroic alter egos. Todd Herman is a high-performance coach and the author of The Alter Ego Effect: The Power of Secret Identities to Transform Your Life. He is going to teach us why alter egos work, how to...

How do we take the first step in reclaiming ourselves when we're navigating dark times? How do we harness the courage to move forward when it seems that there is absolutely no way out? No one is safe from adversity. It could be a mental, physical, or spiritual crisis. We might have to cope with a failed business, a devastating loss, or a destroyed relationship. Today we have Chad Robichaux back on...

This episode was recorded live in the Dad Edge Alliance Mastermind community .   We've turned this into a live radio show and it's awesome! Join Larry and Joe Bailey as they bring on men from The Alliance LIVE  and take their questions.

Dakota Meyer is a former Marine and veteran of the war in Afghanistan. He's also the host of the Owning It Podcast and the divorced father of two little girls. Dakota shares his experience with PTS and his attempted suicide. He talks about how to step out of the victim mentality to become a greater version of ourselves. He also tells us the secrets to owning fatherhood, how to be an emotionally in...

The bedtime routine is a special opportunity to connect with your kid after a busy day, but sometimes we are so tired that we can't think of anything meaningful to say. But we dads can set up a deep conversation with minimal effort by using an easy template. Here are 3 questions to ask your kid every night before they go to sleep to pause and reflect on what they experienced and how the day's less...

This episode was recorded live in the Dad Edge Alliance Mastermind community .   We've turned this into a live radio show and it's awesome! Join Larry and Joe Bailey as they bring on men from The Alliance LIVE  and take their questions.

What do you constantly tell yourself you can't do? Do you look for all the reasons why you're not capable of change? How often do you let yourself off the hook by saying, "Well, that's just the way I am?"  Today we have Gary John Bishop on the show to talk about his new book, Stop Doing That Sh*t: End Self-Sabotage and Demand Your Life Back . He's going to tell us why we develop negative conclusio...

What is a rite of passage? What does a rite of passage look like in modern times? How can you go about creating a rite of passage experience for your son? Today, I talk about how I created a rite of passage for my 11-year old son by planning an epic hiking trip to Quandary Peak in Breckenridge Colorado. The culmination was when we reached the summit and I read him a letter about the pillars of man...

This episode was recorded live in the Dad Edge Alliance Mastermind community .   We've turned this into a live radio show and it's awesome! Join Larry and Joe Bailey as they bring on men from The Alliance LIVE  and take their questions.

What kind adversity are you facing in your life and how are you dealing with it? Chris Norton is the bestselling author of The Seven Longest Yards, a book he wrote with his wife Emily about their journey through extreme adversity. In 2010, Chris was an enthusiastic college athlete with an exciting future ahead of him. Then, in the third quarter of an ordinary football game, he collided with a play...

Some of the most popular shows on The Dad Edge are interviews with female guests. Men love to hear a woman's perspective on how we, as husbands and fathers, can deepen our relationships with our wives and children. Today's guest is Mary Saturnio. She is the creator of the Mindful Moms Movement, a mastermind for women that aims to create wildly fun memories and a legacy of intention. She is going t...

This episode was recorded live in the Dad Edge Alliance Mastermind community .   We've turned this into a live radio show and it's awesome! Join Larry and Joe Bailey as they bring on men from The Alliance LIVE  and take their questions.

Today we have a story unlike anything you've ever heard before. Remi Adeleke is a former Navy SEAL, actor, entrepreneur, author, husband and dad. These are huge accomplishments for any man, but once you learn about Remi's background, you will be astounded. Beginning life as a son in a wealthy, royal Nigerian family and almost ending as a drug dealer in The Bronx, Remi Adeleke's defining moment was...

As our kids get into their teens, they tend to isolate and become more independent. Their thoughts and feelings grow more complex. Asking them about their day at school is not enough to get them to open up about what's going on inside their heads, and they are not going to volunteer information. How can we better connect with our teenagers?  This is a crucial time for our kids, and the quality of...

This episode was recorded live in the Dad Edge Alliance Mastermind community .   We've turned this into a live radio show and it's awesome! Join Larry and Joe Bailey as they bring on men from The Alliance LIVE  and take their questions.

Digital distraction is a huge problem for parents today. It seems like social media, tech, and video games are hijacking our kids' lives, but what if the amount of time our kids spend on devices is a symptom of a much deeper issue? Today we have Nir Eyal on The Dad Edge Podcast. He is a professor at Stanford's Graduate School of Business and the author of international bestseller, Hooked—How to Bu...

Being a man and a father means being the leader of our families, finances, and businesses or careers. We are in constant demand and spend much of our time putting fires out. How can we develop grit and resilience so that everyday problems and insecurities don't get in the way of creating a life of fulfillment? What few of us realize is that grit and resilience can be practiced and learned. With ha...

Well, the inmates were running the asylum this week as Larry relaxed on vacation! This episode was recorded live in the Dad Edge Alliance Mastermind community .   We've turned this into a live radio show and it's awesome! Join JMack and Dan Zehner as they bring on men from The Alliance LIVE  and take their questions.

Most of us have been in a dark place at some point in our lives. What is the first step to reclaiming ourselves? How can we find the courage to move forward when it seems like there is no way out? Today's guest is Chad Robichaux. He is a former Force Recon Marine, a professional MMA fighter, and a bestselling author. After coming home from deployment, he was diagnosed with PTSD. Chad became lost,...

Fight, flight, or freeze. These are humans' three reactions to danger. What tools do your kids have to defend themselves when they are threatened? As parents, we hope our kids will never be forced into this position, but in order to protect them, we must teach them how to stick up for themselves. Martial arts are a great way to give kids the tools they need to defend themselves. They also teach li...

This episode was recorded live in the Dad Edge Alliance Mastermind community .   We've turned this into a live radio show and it's awesome! Join Larry and Dan Zehner as they bring on men from The Alliance LIVE  and take their questions.

How can we detach from chaos and our emotions so we can make the best decisions in our lives? How do we know when it's time to lead and time to follow? How do we apply the balance of leadership and detachment to our family and work life to reach a victorious outcome in any situation? Today we are pumped to have Jocko Willink on the show. He is a former Navy SEAL, powerhouse podcaster, and co-autho...

Today, I pull some listener questions from The Dad Edge mailbox. We're going to cover workouts, morning routines, trips away from the kids, and what it's like to be a change agent in people's lives. I also give a powerful visualization exercise to make sure you're chasing the right vision for your life. No regrets! For the show notes and exclusive links mentioned in this episode go to gooddadproje...

This episode was recorded live in the Dad Edge Alliance Mastermind community .   We've turned this into a live radio show and it's awesome! Join Larry and Dan Zehner as they bring on men from The Alliance LIVE  and take their questions.

What's holding you back from becoming your best self? What about your environment is keeping you from growing? How can you assess your life and your abilities to discover your super powers? Today, we have Dr. Richard Shuster on the show. He is a Clinical Psychologist, Information Technology Expert, founder of a non-profit called Every Kid Rocks, and the host of The Daily Helping Podcast. Dr. Shust...