The Dad Edge Podcast

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In this episode we have a conversation with Bret Johnson about how to be a strong father to raise strong daughters.  For all the show notes and to connect with Bret, head over to our show notes page HERE .

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WARNING:  Unlike most GDP podcast episodes that are CLEAN...this episode is not.  There is an explicit warning on this episode.  Today, I have a conversation with Shane Ramer, founder and host of "That Sober Guy Podcast."  Shane does a raw deep dive into his addictions to drugs and alcohol, how it effected his life, and how he has remained clean and sober for nearly 3 years.  Check out all of our...

Addiction can show up in several different ways in our lives.  It can be a substance like drugs or alcohol.  It can be work (workaholic).  It can even be an obsession with health and spending hours and hours a day in the gym.  Check out all the links to connect with Rich Roll, Shane Ramer, and to see our new collaboration with SEALFIT.  Check out the show notes HERE

Amazing interview with Rich Roll, father of four, vegan, ultra-marathoner, and former entertainment lawyer turned health advocate.  His story is amazing to say the least.  For all the show notes, links, and to connect with Rich Roll, head over to our show notes page HERE .

Welcome to the 11th Episode of 5 Minute Thursday!  Check out our show notes page for all the links mentioned in this episode HERE.

Niyi Sobo, former professional football player for the Saints and founder of iamnotyou.com, comes on the Good Dad Project Podcast and shares his insights on:  Fatherhood, how we can improve our lives through ruthless self-evaluation, and how to balance work/life with five kids.  For all the show notes and to CONNECT with Niyi, go to our show notes page HERE .

Confidence is something we talk about a lot here on the Good Dad Project!  Being a man with confidence, grit, determination, and emotional resiliency is critical to success.  For all the FREE resources and links for this show check out our show notes page for this episode HERE.

If you want more confidence, improved self-talk, and have a desire to overcome any obstacle in your life, THIS IS YOUR EPISODE!  To see all the show notes and links mentioned in this episode, please see our show notes page HERE.

In this episode, I have a very special guest with me in the studio.  For all the resources mentioned in this episode, go to our show notes page here.

#nosleep, #workedallnight, #sleepdeprived, #itsanepidemic. Yep, you've heard this before; it's almost a badge of honor anymore to say you worked 24 hours straight or need to chug 64 ounces of Mountain Dew or Monster to stay awake. Why do we celebrate sleep deprivation, when sleep is our body's way of repairing itself so we can be our very best?  Check out all the resources and links for this episo...

Money and finances is responsible for over 50% of the divorces in the US today.  To be honest, money is not at fault.  What is at fault is how we manage money as a family.  The question becomes: "How we can we control money vs. money controlling our family?"  For all the links mentioned in this episode, check out our show notes page right HERE.

Jordan Goodman , America's Money Answer Man, comes on the Good Dad Project Podcast and shares insights on paying off our mortgages in 5-7 years, paying off credit debit, and saving for the future.  Head over to our show notes page and check out all links and resources right here ==>  How to Pay off Your Home Mortgage and be Financially Free in 5 Years with Jordan Goodman

Guys:  This is a very raw recording with 2 amazing guests.  I think you will enjoy it!

You know your family. You know your spouse's trigger points, what's going on with their day and  what bothers them. You know what is going on in your kids' lives: their friends, their favorite activities, their sensitivities. Whoa-wait-do you? When is the last time you sat down and really listened, or scheduled an activity together and really made quality time? Too many times our best intentions t...

Getting out of our comfort zones is a critical component to living life to the fullest.  In this episode, I share an experience that my son and I went through that has changed our life and relationship forever. For all the show notes and resources head over to the our episode page here

At the GDP, we've had story after story of men overcoming numerous challenges, only to become stronger men and better fathers. Through all of these stories, the common thread is grit and determination. In this episode, we talk with Eric Davis, Navy SEAL and author of Raising Men, continues this trend and brings a fresh perspective on how to become the best version of yourself as a father.  Check o...

Balance is and having the right mentality is critical to our success as fathers. This past week we interviewed Jeff Pelizzaro, founder of 18Strong.com.  I wanted to highlight some of the pearls that came from his interview because there was a lot! Ultimately, its about pursuing our passions while having the right mindset, focus, and boundaries. In this episode, I share 3 critical ways to achieve w...

Jeff Pelizzaro , owner of 18Strong.com , entrepreneur, and all-around awesome dad, gives his perspective on living your passion, taking risks, and balancing fatherhood. Jeff Pelizzaro On Making Your Dreams a Reality Let's dream for a minute. Wouldn't it be great if that "crazy" idea for a new business really became a reality? You could do what you really want to do and provide even more for your f...

Forging Strength in your darkest hour! I have gotten a ton of feedback from our last podcast on "How to Discover Daily Grit and Gratitude."  From what I have heard, most people were surprised that my family went through such a life altering event by losing my son Gabriel.   I have had a lot of emails, texts, and communication through the GDP community about how much the last episode effected them...

Gratitude is the Secret Sauce to a fulfilled life and is the fuel that develops our grit. It takes Grit to Climb to the Top Some of us look at a mountain and immediately think, "Eh-there's no way I'm climbing that thing." Others of us will look at the mountain and think, "I'm climbing it. It's not going to be fun or easy, but I'm climbing it." To climb that mountain takes grit-the stuff that separ...

Work Ethic:  The Ultimate Lesson We had an awesome guest this past week on the Good Dad Project Podcast featuring Joe De Sena, founder of the Spartan Races and New York Times Bestselling author of "Spartan Up!" Shawn and I have been trying to find the perfect guest to come on the show and talk about work ethic.   Joe not only talked about work ethic but also how to teach work ethic to our kids.  ...

Joe De Sena , founder and CEO of Spartan Race, bases his company on the foundation that we, as humans, cannot really reach our full potential until we have gone through struggle. It's what he calls "purposeful suffering". Coming from a childhood where he had to learn, on his own, how to make it, Joe De Sena firmly believes his success has come from this purposeful suffering philosophy. As we've se...

Anger Management Tip #1:  Forget Perfection First and foremost, we need to forget about being the perfect father, because in all honesty, it doesn't exist.  Being a dad is extremely rewarding, but it is also a tough business.  As men, we take a lot of pride in providing for our families and sharpening our craft in the workforce.  We are wired to hunt and problem solve.  Being a father is a dynamic...