The Dad Nation Podcast

There is a direct correlation between the quality of questions you ask, and the quality of answers you receive. But have you ever considered asking YOURSELF great questions? Like.. Life altering, trajectory-changing questions? Over the course of my life in leadership and mentorship, I've been asked some of the most profound questions that have changed my life, my marriage and my parenting, and tod...

I'm back from my 3 weeks away on vacation (I know you missed me), and today we are talking about REST: WHY it's so important as a man, and HOW to do it well. After studying this extensively, I'm going giving you tons of practical tips and frameworks that I've used over the last 10 years to develop healthy rhythms of work and rest. See the timestamps & links below for quick references and resou...

Today I talk with Jeremy Goertz. Jeremy is a husband, father, homesteader, entrepreneur and YouTuber with a channel called 'Simple Little Life' that has almost 300,000 subscribers. In our conversation we talk about the value of carving your own path as a man, husband and father. Whether you've considered homeschooling, homesteading, or starting a YouTube channel, there are lots of great tips in th...

So many men ask me: “ What’s the ‘secret’ to having a great marriage ?” They are always looking for a hack or a shortcut to fix their problems. After studying and researching the world’s happiest couples and sprinkling in my own learnings, I’m going to tell you about the single most important ingredient to having a long-lasting, thriving, intimate marriage. Don't forget to download my free gift fo...

Today we talk with parenting specialist Dan Peterson. Dan  is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) and has a Masters degree in Clinical Psychology from Benedictine University in 2002. In this episode, we discuss what causes children to act out and misbehave, how to parent a dysregulated child, and how to best correct and discipline our children in a loving, productive way to set...

We all know that guy. The guy that is loved by everyone . The guy that leaves every room better than when he walked into it. The guy you love getting texts/calls from. How do you be that guy?? Do you struggle with making lasting impressions with others? Do you struggle with networking events for business? Do you struggle with making friends, and keeping them? Have you ever wondered if you're a 'li...

Today I chat with Dave from the viral channel @notperfectdad. His videos and content drew me in with his refreshing message of being imperfect, while still trying his best. I believe it's a message we all need to embrace. We talk about fatherhood, marriage, tech, and all the other challenges that come up on the journey of being a man, husband and father.   TIMESTAMPS: 2:35 : The vision behind...

Over the course of my life, I’ve overcome trauma, depression, crippling anxiety, and some deeply rooted behavioural patterns. I've studied the brain, our psychology and come to understand the intense power of the mind.     In today’s episode, I will teach you about 5 key concepts that I've used to ‘hack my brain’ and overcome all of the challenges and adversity I've faced in my life. Thi...

Today, I interview Larry Hagner from The Dad Edge. Larry is a father of 4 boys and husband of 18 years. He is an author, a leader, a speaker and a coach. He mentors hundreds of men through the movement he leads called The Dad Edge. He’s the CEO of The Dad Edge Mastermind, and Host of the Dad Edge Podcast which has hundreds of episodes and is designed to help men live legendary lives in all areas!...

After finishing this podcast episode, you will know more about diet and fat loss than 99% of the rest of the world! In today's episode, we talk about why overeat, how to avoid the traps of overeating, the science behind calories and calorie burning. I also give you three 3 key strategies you can implement TODAY to get your diet under control and lose that stubborn fat that has been hanging on for...

What age should I give my kid a smartphone? Are there better alternatives to a smartphone? Why should I be concerned about tech with my kids? What are some the most dangerous apps I need to know about? I've given my kid a smartphone, and I don't like what I'm seeing - how do I reel my child back in? If you've asked any of these questions, this episode is for you! Today I interview Tanner Clark. Ta...

Today will be part 2 of the Money Mastery series, and today we are talking about how to play OFFENCE in finances in order to save, invest, become financially free and retire well. We get into the 5 big moves that every man needs to make in order to win this fight! I also give you 5 key financial principles that I live by, and I believe every couple should follow for a life of financial peace and s...

Today, we are having a powerful conversation with marriage experts Seth & Melanie Studley from Anatomy Of Us. Seth, Melanie and I get real as we talk about all the ingredients necessary to have a thriving marriage. We discus the following topics: Where do you see many couples going wrong in marriage? What does it mean to focus on our bio, psycho, social, and spiritual areas in marriage? What a...

Do you struggle with money? Do you have consumer debt that's weighing you down, like credit cards, student loans, car payments, etc? In this 2-part series, we are going to be talking about how to become a master of your money. In today's episode (part 1), I'm going to teach you how to play DEFENSE with your money: How to get out of debt, and save a pile of cash so that you can have more financial...

Fighting with your wife. It sucks, right? There's nothing inherently wrong with conflict, but it all goes sideways when we don't fight fair. In this week's episode, I teach you how to identify key triggers and how to prevent a blow up. I'll also give you the tools you need to makeup if everything hit the fan and you had an epic fight. TIMESTAMPS & LINKS: 2:30: Conflict in marriage CORE VALUES:...

This week, I interview relationship expert Dr. Nate Klemp. He holds a PhD from Princeton University, and is a bestselling author and trained philosopher. We have an insightful conversation about the challenges that men face in marriage, why marriage is still a good idea in 2024, and Dr. Nate shares some powerful and practical steps on how to have improve your marriage. If you are married, have a s...

Have you ever struggled with motivation? Discipline? Developing good habits? In this week's episode of The Dad Nation Podcast, we dig into the science of forming habits and answer the following questions: Why do I struggle with motivation? Why do I find it so hard to quit bad habits? Why is it so hard to form great ones? What do I do when I want to quit and throw in the towel? We talk about Kanter...

How do we deal with our ‘negative emotions’ as husbands/fathers? As men, we can experience everything from anger to apathy all in one day. But in a culture that teaches us to ‘suck it up’ and ‘stuff it down’, how do we deal with these feelings in order to thrive in our marriage and relationships with our kids? Today I interview James McLeod and he delivers the goods on how to keep our cool and pro...

In today's episode, we talk about time - how to manage it well, and how to kick procrastination for good. I give you 3 strategies that you can use to maximize your productivity and make the most out of every moment! Time is the most precious resource in the WORLD, so it's time that you start using it to your advantage! TIMESTAMPS: 2:10 - Why is time management so important?  8:20: How to chan...

In today's episode, I interview Dennis Morolda, the leader of the 'Building Men' movement. From his +20 years of experience in developing & discipling young men and raising 3 kids of his own, Dennis gives us tons of practical tips on how to raise our boys to become strong, courageous and compassionate men in 2024. Grab your pen because you're going to want to take notes! TIMESTAMPS: 2:40: Denn...

In this episode, WE ARE TALKING ABOOUT LOVE BABY. We talk about 'falling in love' vs. 'real love'. We also dive into the 5 love languages, and how you can use them to love your wife more effectively and spark more intimacy than ever in your marriage. I also teach you how to use them to connect with your kids as well! Even if you've already heard of the love languages, don't skip this episode becau...

In today's episode, I interview Adam Braud. He is a black belt in BJJ, an author, an ultramarathoner, a personal trainer, and a fitness coach to pastors. In this episode, we talk about why people find it so hard to stay on track with their diet and exercise. Adam gives you 6 tips on how to get (and stay) consistent in your diet and your exercise, so you can get off the yo-yo diet for good! This on...

True self-confidence can be a hard thing to understand and develop, especially as men. In this episode of the DadNation Podcast, I walk you through the 3 main steps you need to take to master it. We take a deep dive into your mind, your environments, and your community to discover how to level up and be the most confident husband and father you can be in 2024. Timestamps: Introduction: 00:45 02:40...

You may have seen our page on instagram, but today we are officially launching the DadNation Podcast! In this inaugural episode, we will be discussing what this movement is, why we exist, and I'll share a little of my own personal story as well, and what lead me to start this community.