The Dad Edge Podcast

Today I have a very special guest on for an unscripted show. Meet my 10-year-old son Mason. He is in 4th grade and his favorite sport is wrestling. He loved wrestling during the first two years because he had great success. In his third year, he got a new coach, learned new moves, and was moved into a new wrestling bracket. He lost all his matches that season and was devastated. Mason and I are going to go over how he felt when he won and lost, what to do with those feelings, and how to learn from both winning and losing. This will give an example of how to do a failure analysis with your child so that you can instill the growth mindset that will help them triumph through all life's ups and downs. For the show notes and links in this episode CLICK HERE.

A lot of listeners ask about our mastermind group. What is it? A secret society? What do we do in there? And what do men get out of it? Today I have Jason Mac Kenzie and Jeff Bouwman who are facilitators of our Epic Experience Mastermind group and The Dad Edge Alliance to talk about how our mastermind groups work, the systems and structures we use, and what topics we focus on. We've also brought on two participants Andy and Zac to talk about their apprehensions at first, what they've gotten out of their experience, and what they think of it now. If you've been curious about how a mastermind group can take your life up to the next level, you do not want to miss this episode! For the show notes and sponsor offers CLICK HERE.

Welcome to 2018 and welcome to the Dad Edge Podcast! We are all working on our New Year's resolutions. What can we do differently in our lives? What will propel us to the next level? Is it a new skill, hobby, business, experience? Is it a health goal? A financial goal? Whatever it is, you'd be shocked to know that 50% of us have forgotten our resolutions by March, and 85-90% of us have given up completely by July. The stats are not in our favor when it comes to changing our habits and reaching our goals. Today I will tell you why. For the show notes and links mentioned in this episode CLICK HERE.

After getting married and having kids, most of us men dedicate ourselves to work and family. Any friendships we had in school or college fall by the wayside. We're surrounded by people, yet not deeply connected to anyone. Then we feel guilty for taking time, energy, and resources for ourselves or to invest in relationships with other men. Today we have Stephen Mansfield on The Dad Edge Podcast. He is a NY Times bestselling author, a speaker, and media consultant. His book Mansfield's Book of Manly Men reveals the secrets and virtues of great men. Stephen Mansfield talks about how we've lost the lore of men, why we need a band of brothers, and the skillset needed to form relationships that will help us become our best selves. For the show notes and exclusive links mentioned in this episode CLICK HERE.

Today we're going to talk about not just saving money, but building wealth. It's easy to get caught up in daily life and neglect strategizing for the future, but if we don't start actively building wealth now, we will be in trouble later in life. Here are five tips that will give you a solid foundation to build on. For the show notes and links mentioned in this episode CLICK HERE.

Probably the biggest thing we try to fix in the new year is our health. We set goals to lose weight and tone up, but we tend to fail year after year. Being in optimum shape is important to being a good father, husband, and man. If you listen to this show, this could be the year you actually stick to your health resolutions once and for all. Josiah Novak is the host of The Fit Man Project podcast and the founder of True Transformation. He is back to tell us why we keep failing at our health resolutions and the secrets to creating a plan that we can succeed at. Get ready to transform your body in 2018 and beyond! For the show notes and exclusive inks mentioned in this episode CLICK HERE. Note: The Good Dad Project Podcast will be changing to The Dad Edge Alliance Podcast for 2018. All content and links will remain the same. This is only a title and logo change.

Finances are probably one of the top three things men worry out about. It causes overwhelm, arguments and sleepless nights. This part of our life doesn't have to be so damn stressful. Today I'm going to talk about seven ways we can save money as a family on our biggest household expenses. For the show notes and exclusive links mentioned in this episode CLICK HERE.

When it comes to investing and saving money, we often overcomplicate things. We don't have to make it so hard on ourselves. Financial rock star Scott Alan Turner is on the show to give us some quick and easy ways to save on monthly expenses that will add up to big money in the long run. He also shares some amazing tips and resources, from increasing your earning power to hiring companies to negotiate lower rates on certain bills. Take action now, get out of debt, and watch the money pile up! For the show notes and exclusive links mentioned in this episode CLICK HERE.

We live in a world where we are drowning in distraction. It seems that everything is fighting for our attention. This causes our minds to become over-stimulated and reactionary. In our last show, Jim Kwik told us how to run on our superhero brain. In this short episode, I go over the elements he suggested for a morning routine so we can optimize our brain for focus and productivity. For the show notes and exclusive links in this episode CLICK HERE.

In this modern age, we are bombarded with information and distractions. Our brain is not prepared to handle the constant interruptions from our computers and mobile devices. Do you feel overwhelmed and distracted? Are you agitated and anxious? Then you will get a ton of value from our guest today. Jim Kwik is the founder of Kwik Learning and is a specialist in speed reading, memory improvement, brain performance, and accelerated learning. He is an advisor to many of the worlds' CEOs, entrepreneurs, and celebrities. He isalso the host of Kwik Brain podcast, the #1 training show on iTunes and is the creator of online courses that are used around the world. Jim Kwik tells us his story from being learning-challenged due to a brain injury to being one of the most sought after learning coaches in the world. He also shares with us how to avoid mental exhaustion and his 10-step morning routine to create optimum brain power! For the show notes and exclusive links mentioned in this episode CLIKC HERE.

In our last episode, we had Charlie Hoehn on to tell us about the importance of play in our lives. Not only is a playful mindset good for our health and wellbeing, it's contagious and benefits all those around us. In this short show, I highlight four powerful ways play helps dads lead a richer life. Announcement: We are changing the name of the podcast in a couple weeks to the Dad Edge Podcast. There will be no change in the content or the website. You'll just see the new show name and logo. For the show notes and links mentioned in this episode CLICK HERE.

Have you noticed that it's almost impossible for you to have fun anymore? Do you feel guilty unless you make every minute of your day productive? Do you feel stressed, depressed, and isolated? This show will help you break free from anxiety and enjoy life again. Today we have Charlie Hoehn on the podcast. He is a TEDx speaker and the author of Play It Away: A Workaholic's Cure for Anxiety. We talk about his frightening experience with severe anxiety and how he found the ridiculously simple, drug-free cure to our modern day stress. For the show notes and exclusive links in this episode CLICK HERE.

If you listened to our previous show, you learned how Matt Miller developed a side hustle that allowed him to make money while he slept. However, most of us don't make the leap into starting a side hustle for one reason–fear. In this short episode, I go over four powerful reasons why we shouldn't let fear stand in the way of developing other sources of income. For the show notes and links in this episode CLICK HERE.

Personal finance is one of the most popular topics on this show, and in many of our previous episodes we've learned about the need to to diversify our income. Today we have side-hustle entrepreneur Matt Miller on the show. He has been a guest on the biggest podcasts out there, such as Pat Flynn (The Smart Passive Income Blog), John Lee Dumas (Entrepreneurs on Fire), and Jamie Masters Tardy (Eventual Millionaire). Matt Miller is a husband and father of three who spent the majority of his life working for a W-2 job. Like most of us, any kind of work/life balance eluded Matt. He didn't have much time with his family or as much income as he liked, so he decided to develop a side hustle by embarking on a business that is often overlooked – vending machines. He now lives life on his own terms and helps others do the same. For the show notes and exclusive links mentioned in this episode CLICK HERE.

Anxiety and depression are common this time of year. So are colds and flus. Today we're going to to revisit Adrain Chavez to learn more about how the gut and its bacteria affects our mood, immunity, and performance. We also talk about why antibiotics send our body into a cycle of sickness what supplements and natural antibiotics we can take instead. For the show notes and links mentioned in this episode CLICK HERE.

As men, leaders, fathers, protectors, and providers, it's up to us to take action when it comes to our health and the health of our kids. We need to make sure we put high-quality nutrient-rich foods into our bodies to perform our best and prevent disease. But let's face it – the American Diet sucks. Most of our food comes out of a package and is loaded with chemicals, sending our gut health into mass chaos. Today we have Dr. Adrian Chavez on to talk about how processed foods affect the microbes in your gut and how this huge population of living bacteria affects every aspect of your physical and mental health. For the show notes and links mentioned in this episode CLICK HERE.

In the previous episode, I had "Sex with Emily" on this show. As a female, a doctor of Human Sexuality, and a beautiful woman, Dr. Emily Morse gave us some fantastic tips on how to break the silence when it comes to talking about sex with our spouse. Most of us men in The Good Dad Project community have been married for awhile and things have cooled off in the bedroom department. Dr. Emily Morse said that it only takes 6 months to 2 years for the honeymoon phase to wear off. When kids enter the picture, making sex a priority is harder than ever. Whether you are a husband or a wife, most of us can agree that we want amazing sex lives with our partner. In this short episode, I go over 5 small ways to make huge improvements to your sex life. For the show notes and links in this episode CLICK HERE.

When we're married and have kids, the whole bedroom thing tends to take the backseat. It's hard to make sex a priority, but we want it to be. Today we have the host of the Sex with Emily podcast. Dr. Emily Morse is a celebrity relationships and sex expert with a doctorate in Human Sexuality who began her show the first year podcasting started. Sex is always a huge topic on this show, and in this episode, Emily and I have a fun, laid back conversation about how to have amazing sex in your marriage. We cover just about everything a guy wants to know, so take notes! For the show notes and exclusive links mentioned in this episode CLICK HERE.

In our last episode, Wes Chapman shared his horrific story of trauma and how throughout his whole life he had been told that he would never be a normal, successful, happy person because of what he went through. Wes healed and soared above his past. If he believed in his heart what all the doctors and adults told him, he would never be able to become the extraordinary man he is today. It's bad enough when other people are putting us down, but for many of us, our worst enemy is ourselves. We tell ourselves we're not good enough, that we're not capable, or that we're inadequate. This negative self-talk silently kills us every day. In today's short episode I give four questions we can ask ourselves to crush self-sabotaging thoughts. For the show notes and exclusive links mentioned in this episode CLICK HERE.

The story you're about to hear is unlike anything we've ever had on this show before. Today we have mega-entrepreneur, Wes Chapman. He has been featured in Forbes, Inc., CBS, ABC, Tech Crunch and TEDx. He is a husband, a father of two, and the founder of A Human Project. Wes may seem like the picture of success, but he has a dark and painful past that many would not survive. From the time he was born, Wes was physically, sexually, and mentally abused. He was abandoned by his father and then his mother. He was put into group homes and psych wards where doctors told him that his mental and emotional problems would prevent him from ever living a normal life. Wes Chapman believes that absolute self-honesty is the key to healing and he is pure proof. In this episode, he shares the story of his incredible transformation, and how he triumphed over victimhood to wake up the hero within. For the show notes and exclusive links mentioned in this episode CLICK HERE.

What are you willing to suffer for? This is the question we must ask ourselves when it comes to all the choices we make in our lives. Do we choose to eat poorly and suffer with bad health? Or do we deprive ourselves of our favorite junk food and beer to look and feel great? Do we reward ourself with the latest shiny new thing and suffer debt? Or do we discipline ourselves so that we can have financial security in the future? This show is all about choosing your struggle. For the show notes and links mentioned in this episode CLICK HERE.

Today we have an unbelievable episode with Lewis Howes. For those of you who don't know him, Lewis Howes is the host of on the hugely popular The School of Greatness podcast and the author of the New York Times bestselling book, The School of Greatness. Lewis Howes is one of the most sought after speakers today, and has appeared all over the media, including just recently on Ellen. His new book is called The Mask of Masculinity, and Lewis Howes completely sheds his mask for us in this show. You will hear things that will shock you as well as things that will inspire you. This is one episode you will never forget! For the show notes and exclusive links mentioned in this episode CLICK HERE.

I have a special guest in the studio with me to day to talk about something near and dear to our hearts as fathers – HONESTY. For this episode, I brought in my eleven-year-old son Ethan to talk about how he feels when it's time for him to be honest with me, and how I can make it easier for him to come to me when he has a problem. For the show notes and exclusive links mentioned in this episode CLICK HERE.

My guest is mega-successful, 7-figure entrepreneur and thought leader, Nate Lind. Nate is a husband, a father, and the founder of Legendary Man. At the age of thirty-seven, Nate has already experienced huge successes and crushing failures, to the point where he considered suicide. He is here to tell us about depression in men and why openness, vulnerability, and building a tribe are more powerful than the outdated lone wolf idea of masculinity. For the show notes and exclusive links in this episode CLICK HERE.

How are mobile devices affecting our physical and mental health? How are they affecting our relationships? In this age of constant internet connection, we are facing an epidemic of living inside our phones instead of with the real live people in front us. In this short episode, I talk about four reasons why spending too much time on your phone is harmful and what The Dad Edge Alliance is doing to set boundaries for screen time. For the show notes and special links mentioned in this episode, CLICK HERE.

Today, I have an awesome return guest on to talk about ADHD and ADD. Peter Shankman's new book, Faster Than Normal, is the number one new release on Amazon. He is back to help us uncover the secrets of ADHD and give us alternatives to medication. This is a huge topic for our generation, being fathers, and the next generation, which is our own kids. We undoubtedly have the most medicated children in history, but whether you or your child have ADHD or not, you will get a lot out of this show! For the show notes and exclusive links mentioned in this episode CLICK HERE.

When the kids are born, men focus on being a father. We cannot falter in our role as a provider and protector. Our spouses focus on being mothers, which is a twenty-four-hour, seven-days-a-week job. Our marriages inevitably suffer, but many parents feel guilty for leaving the kids. On today's short episode, I'm going share my personal experience and why you need to leave the kids behind and spend some time getting to know your spouse again. For the show notes and links mentioned in this episode CLICK HERE.

Today we have Omar Pinto, host and founder of the wildly popular SHAIR Podcast. SHAIR stands for Sharing Helps Addicts in Recovery. He's part of our Dad Edge Alliance and he's also a friend. Today he shares the heart-wrenching story of the son he had to give up. He also takes us through his insane addiction to cocaine and alcohol, and how he not only survived, but transformed into one of the most well-known voices in recovery today. This is a special episode you will not forget! For the show notes and links mentioned in this episode CLICK HERE.

One of the most common conflicts that can destroy a family is an unstable system of discipline. Often, one spouse gives into a kid and undermines the other's authority. When this happens on a regular basis, children can learn who is the 'yes' parent and who is the 'no' parent and begin to play the mother and father against each other. How can we avoid these destructive dynamic even if we don't agree with our partner's discipline? Find out in this episode. For the show notes and links mentioned in this episode CLICK HERE.

If you have preteens or teenagers, this show is for you. Even if your kids are still young, you will need this information to prepare for the future. The teenage years are a critical time for us to bond with our children so that they will be empowered to make the right choices in life. Josh Shipp, "The Teen Whisperer," is here to give us a guide to dealing with difficult teens. You don't miss this invaluable advice! For the show notes and links mentioned in this episode CLICK HERE.

Talking about money with your spouse is always tricky. This is why we avoid it at all costs, but that only leads to more tension because spending issues go unresolved. But, when we come together with our spouses about finances, it's a beautiful thing. We have more intimacy in the relationship and we are happier when we succeed in reaching financial and family goals together. Today I'm going to highlight a discussion we had in the Dad Edge Alliance with financial guru and Your Income, Your Life author Jeff Bouwman, and share six ways we can have peaceful conversations about money, lifestyle, and spending habits. For the show notes and links mentioned in this episode CLICK HERE.

So often, when we confront obstacles, whether in work or at home, we want the map. We want the how-to guide to solving the problem. Today we have former Navy SEAL and author of Unbreakable: A Navy SEAL's Way of Life, Thom Shea, to tell us why searching for the how-to is a waste of time and how to commit to our goals the Navy SEAL way. Buckle your seatbelts, tie your shoes, because you're really going to enjoy this show! For the show notes and links mentioned in this episode CLICK HERE.

Everyone on the internet seems to be talking about finding your life's purpose, or finding your why. Your why is supposed to be your moral compass. It keeps you motivated and on track, but today we're going to totally deconstruct that idea. I have a clip from a guest speaker we had in our Dad Edge Alliance, Thom Shea. He's a retired navy SEAL instructor and author of the book Unbreakable: A Navy SEAL's Way of Life. Tom gives us examples of why finding your life's purpose won't get you very far and what you need to work on instead. Stop and really listen to this one. Replay it. Share it, because it's a game-changer! For the show notes and links mentioned in this episode CLICK HERE.

Would you climb to the top of Kilimanjaro in 30-degree weather wearing nothing but boots, shorts, and a knit cap? Today's guest did it and he wrote the book on it. We have NY Times bestselling author of What Doesn't Kill Us, Scott Carney to tell us why he put his body through such extremes and why we all should step out of our physical comfort zones for better health, mental resilience, and disease resistance. For the show notes and links mentioned in this episode CLICK HERE.

I'm going to talk about an issue most dads face on a daily basis–losing our temper. What do you do when you tell your son or daughter to do something over and over again and they just won't listen? Usually we get frustrated and angry. We begin to raise our voice, but this doesn't give us the respect we want. Today I'm going to share a secret I learned from a mentor on how to get your kid to listen without yelling. For the show notes and links to The Dad Edge Facebook page and The Dad Edge Alliance CLICK HERE.

In this episode, Charlie "The Spaniard" Brenneman turns the tables and puts Good Dad Project creator and host Larry Hagner in the spotlight. Learn all about the humble beginnings of The Good Dad Project and what it's like to interview amazing guests. You'll also hear about Larry's mastermind groups, how he balances work and family, and why he hates his first name. For the show notes and links mentioned in this episode CLICK HERE.

As children, we have mentors for every aspect of our lives. Our parents mentored us from the moment we were born. Our teachers served as mentors for each of the subjects we studied. Our coaches were our mentors when we played school sports. But as adults we are left on our own. We think we know all we need to know. We stop learning and stop growing. Today's episode is a clip from a live Q & A session we had in The Dad Edge Alliance with baseball legend Todd Stottlemyre. He drops a wisdom bomb why we need to continuously seek new knowledge and feedback, and why we need mentors in every stage of life. For the show notes and exclusive links mentioned in this episode CLICK HERE.

David Henzel is a radically successful entrepreneur whose calling is to help people live happier lives. Most of us are trying to achieve a work life balance, but we tend to end up overwhelmed and stressed out. Our relationships with our family may be difficult or unfulfilling, but rarely do we give the same attention to detail to our home life as we do to our business. This show is about managing our happiness by applying business success principles to your family life. For the show notes and links to the exclusive Managing Happiness Course discount, CLICK HERE.

If you've been thinking of the idea of whether to give up alcohol, now's the time to do it. We're doing a September 30-Day no alcohol challenge on both the free Dad Edge Facebook group and the Dad Edge Alliance membership group. By making a commitment to quit drinking together, we will have the support and accountability we need to succeed. Post your challenges and successes in our groups. We want to hear when it's hard. We want to hear about the changes you see in your life. Help and inspire others in the group. Join our challenge today! CLICK HERE FOR THE SHOW NOTES AND LINKS TO JOIN.

Ruari Fairbairns from One Year No Beer is back to share his story and his relationship with alcohol before and after he gave it up. In this episode, you'll learn how giving up alcohol will revolutionize your life mentally, physically, and socially. You will also be given the tools you need to control your drinking with confidence and inspire people around you. For the show notes and special offers mentioned in this episode CLICK HERE.

Dr. Robert Glover, author of No More Mr. Nice Guy, dropped some knowledge bombs on us in our last episode. He also did a live Q & A with our Dad Edge Alliance membership group. Today you will hear a clip of highlights from the call itself as Dr. Robert Glover expands on why nice guys don't get their needs met. For show notes and the exclusive links in this episodes CLICK HERE.

Why are we not getting our needs met when we seem to be going out of our way for everyone? Dr. Robert Glover talks to us today about Nice Guy Syndrome and why it's actually not so nice for you and for those around you. This show will change everything you thought you knew about being Mr. Nice Guy. For show notes and the special links mentioned in this episode CLICK HERE.

In this week's Thursday Throwdown, I'm following up on my show Why It's Time to Do Epic Shit TODAY. I got a great response from that episode. Listeners have been posting pictures of the epic things they are doing with their kids and tagging it with #DoEpicShit. Sharing amazing experiences with our family doesn't have to be complicated. Hikes, camping in the back yard, getting pedicures with daughters–we just need to step out of the normal routine and connect to make a lasting memory. Today I talk about an epic experience I shared with my two older sons and how I marked that experience by writing them a letter and reading it to them. For the show notes, links, and the video mentioned in this episode CLICK HERE.

Mike Flynn is the host of the Impact Entrepreneur podcast and is here to tell us how to tap into peak performance on a daily basis by using the P.E.A.K. system. He also answers some heavy questions from Dad Edge Alliance members. Get ready to achieve your desired reality! For the show notes and exclusive links mentioned in this episode CLICK HERE.

We talked about how fatherhood is leadership in the last episode of GDP. We also want to instill these leadership skills in our children. Telling them how to be leaders is not nearly as effective as leading by example. Today we're going to outline four ways to show your kids what it means to be a leader.For the show notes and links mentioned in this episode CLICK HERE.

We had high performance coach and TEDx speaker Devon Brandison on the show way back in the beginning of GDP. Almost 100 episodes later, Devon is back to explain how fatherhood is leadership on so many levels – in our homes and in our communities. He also talks about how to live life to the fullest without burning out and how to control our thoughts so we can control the emotions that are holding us back. This interview is full of heavy-hitting wisdom. Make sure you take notes. For the show notes and exclusive links in this episode CLICK HERE.

Today's episode is all about mindset. As parents, most of us are praising our kids in a harmful way and we don't even know it. We have the best intentions, but we are actually setting them up for disaster. In this episode, I outline four examples of how NOT to praise your kid and one example of how to encourage them in a way that cultivates a growth mindset. For the show notes and exclusive links mentioned in this episode CLICK HERE.

Finances are a touchy subject that stresses the hell out of all of us. It can especially affect our relationships. Almost one out of every two marriages end in divorce, sixty percent of which are due to financial stress. For most dads, our main goal is to pay off our home mortgage. This seems impossible. How can we pay of a thirty-year mortgage in a matter of years? Today we have Andy Hill from MarriageKidsandMoney.com to tell us how he is paying off his mortgage in less than five years. For the show notes and special links mentioned in this episode CLICK HERE.

Most of us men live isolated lives because we feel it's noble, selfless, and the right thing to do. We pay most of our attention to two things – our family and our jobs. When it comes to relationships with other men, we don't have them. In this week's Thursday Throwdown, I talk about why it's time to end this social isolation epidemic among men. For the show notes and links mentioned in this episode CLICK HERE.

Today we have a treat for you. We're interviewing former pro football player Thomas Williams who's played for the Jaguars, the Seahawks, the Patriots, the Bills, and the Panthers. Listen as he takes us from overcoming his troubled childhood, to achieving his NFL dream, to using a career-ending injury as the jump-off point to the relentless pursuit of greatness. For the show notes and links mentioned in this episode CLICK HERE.