The Dad Edge Podcast

Are you waiting for the perfect time or place to start doing things you dreamed of? Are you waiting to save enough money, reach a certain age, or feel a certain way to step out of your routine and start making amazing memories? Today's Thursday Throwdown is all about why you need to start doing epic shit TODAY. For the show notes and links mentioned in this episode CLICK HERE.

The diagnoses of kids with ADHD is at an all-time high. How do we raise them the best we possibly can so they can be the best versions of who they're meant to be? Author, speaker, and parenting coach Brian King is here to give us a workable strategy guide for parenting ADHD kids. For the show notes and links mentioned in this episode CLICK HERE.

Most of us never read our entire insurance policy.Even if we did, would we understand it? How do we know if we have the best policy for our homes, assets, and automobiles? Do we know how much insurance we really need to cover ourselves in the event of a catastrophe? And how do we protect ourselves from lawsuits, accidents, and identity theft? On today's Thursday Throwdown, I have Dan "The Insurance Man" Luigs to talk about areas we may have overlooked in our insurance coverage. For the show notes and links in this episode, CLICK HERE.

John Williams is the founder of a non-profit organization called Life That Counts. He shares his story of childhood adversity and talks about how he is raising his two boys, how he keeps his marriage on point, and what amazing things he is doing in the world. For the show notes and links mentioned in this episode CLICK HERE.

On this week's Thursday Throwdown, we're following up on our last episode with Peter Sacco about how to argue with your spouse. We will all have disagreements with our partner every now and then. This is normal and couples who don't bring up difficult subjects are in danger of letting issues go unresolved or letting resentment build until it explodes. Here are 4 tips on how to have a healthy argument and set and example for your kids about how to resolve disagreements without anger. For the show notes and links mentioned in this episode CLICK HERE.

Most of us men have a tendency to accumulate build-up of anger and emotions. It's easy for us to lose our temper and let a discussion turn into an argument. When we are angry, we can't think logically. This is when we're endanger of saying things or behaving in ways we regret towards our partner. Today, Peter Sacco is back on the show to tell you how to argue with your spouse without drama, anger, and resentment. For the show notes and exclusive links mentioned in this episode, CLICK HERE.

Guilt. So many of us walk around with guilt and it's crippling. We feel guilty handing over our time and resources. We feel guilty about too much time with work. We have no time for friends. We even feel guilty for reading a book. Life is centered around family and work. We feel like me must be everything to every single person until we become nothing and no one to ourselves. Find out how we need to let this guilt go in order to become better husbands, fathers, and men. For show notes and the exclusive links mentioned in this episode, CLICK HERE.

As you know, Todd Stottlemyre is a 3-time World Series MLB pitcher. You loved his last interview on The Good Dad Project. In this powerful episode, I sit with Todd face to face as he opens up about the most painful moment in his life, how he fought the enemy within himself, and what elements have helped him in his pursuit of relentless success. For the show notes and links mentioned in this episode CLICK HERE.

In our previous episode, financial mentor Damion Lupo shared some mind-blowing information about Wall Street. Most of us leave our money on auto-pilot or trust it to a financial advisor at our investment company. We don't have time to examine our investments and how they are being managed, but not paying attention to our money can be dangerous. Today I talk about three ways we can protect our financial future right now. For the show notes and links mentioned in this episode CLICK HERE.

Is our money really safe in the stock market, IRAs and 401ks? Or is it best to diversify? What is it Wall street doesn't want you to know when it comes to your money? Financial mentor Damion Lupo reveals the astonishing truth about how investment works to help us take total control of our money and transcend financial problems once and for all. For the show notes and exclusive links mentioned in this episode CLICK HERE.

In this episode of Thursday Throwdown, I'm going to share with you some very powerful information from former Navy SEAL Larry Yatch and outline his 4-step process to build unshakable confidence in every aspect of your life. You don't want to miss this short, simple, yet life-changing podcast. For the show notes and exclusive links mentioned in this episode CLICK HERE.

How do you become an incredible dad and husband when you grew up with a neglectful father? How do you break the dysfunctional pattern of your family and reverse generations of bad parenting? Chris Romulo is a 6-time Muay Thai Champion and author of Champions Uprising: Fall 7 Times, Stand Up 8. He tells us what it was like growing up with a gambling addict and how he uses his past experiences to be a better husband, father, and community member. For the show notes and special links mentioned in this episode CLICK HERE.

On this week's Thursday Throwdown, we're going to recap our wildly popular show with Nell Daly about a problem many men silently struggle with – online pornography. Nell Daly talked about three simple steps that can not only help those of us who struggle with porn addiction, but with any destructive habit or behavior like overeating, drinking, gambling, and more. For the show notes and special links mentioned in this episode, CLICK HERE.

Pornography - It's pervasive in our culture today. 70% of men between the ages of 30 to 60, look at online pornography weekly. Still, no one wants to talk about it. Today I have psychotherapist and relationships expert, Nell Daly, on the show with me to answer what most guys are dying to know - how much porn is too much? And how do we stop when it becomes a problem? Don't miss this honest (and explicit) discussion on the truth about porn addiction. For show notes and the links mentioned in this episode, CLICK HERE.

I reached out to Dad Edge Alliance members and asked them to share their best pieces of wisdom on being a dad, and what quotes sum up their experience as a father. For the show notes and links mentioned in this episode CLICK HERE.

Warren Petersen is the author of Becoming a Significant Man and is also a husband and father to four kids. This is an important show about pulling ourselves out of the mud after losing everything, and how to protect our daughters physically, mentally, and emotionally in the world we live in today. For the show notes and all the links mentioned in this episode CLICK HERE.

Most of us look at our social media feeds multiple times a day. We see people who post snapshots of what looks like a perfect life. Sometimes we feel jealous, or we get down on ourselves for not accomplishing so much. In this episode of Thursday Throwdown, I talk about how to neutralize your social media envy. For the show notes and the links to all the special deals mentioned in this episode CLICK HERE.

What does an ultimate fighter and a good dad have in common? UFC fighter James Krause tells us about perseverance and pressure and how he thrives off uncertainty and challenge. He also talks about being a father to his 2-year-old girl and how he came to adopt his little sister. For the show notes and special links mentioned in this episode CLICK HERE.

In this episode, I talk about how my son inspired me to write a a book especially for dads to read to their kids. As men and dads, most of us are task-oriented and find it hard to put our emotions into words. We feel odd communicating and we don't know if it will resonate with our kids. Many of us work and are gone for the majority of the day. How do we let our kids know how we feel about them and that we are there for them no matter what? Books are a great way to start the conversation, but the majority of books out there are from a mom's perspective. That is why I wrote Daddy Will Always Love and Protect You. To get the show notes and links to the new book CLICK HERE.

What happens when we go through something so difficult that it rocks the very core of who we are? Today I have a real, raw discussion with Josiah Novak from True Transformation about my battle with insomnia, depression, and anxiety. For the show notes and special links mentioned in this episode CLICK HERE.

On today's Thursday Throwdown, I recap the 4 pillars of effective leadership that we discussed in the Dad Edge Alliance membership community. For the show notes and links in this episode CLICK HERE.

Today's guest needs no introduction. Larry Yatch from the SEALed Mindset is back on the Good Dad Project podcast to answer a few questions from our Dad Edge community about how to break the cycle of the fixed mindset in our kids and in ourselves. For the show notes and special links mentioned in this episode CLICK HERE.

This episode marks 1 year of Thursday Throwdown on the Good Dad Project! Following up on our previous episode with Peter Sacco about Uncovering the Secrets of Anger, we're going to go over five quick ways we can prevent angry outbursts. For the show notes and special links mentioned in this episode CLICK HERE.

Most men struggle with anger daily. Our tempers flare at work and at home with our wife and kids. Some of us are like Bruce Banner. Some of us turn into the Incredible Hulk. Canada's psyche doctor, Peter Sacco tells us the secrets of where anger comes from, how to manage it, and so much more. For the show notes to this mind-blowing episode and special links, CLICK HERE.

We all go through times in our lives when the carpet is pulled from under us. Through no fault of our own, our lives spin out of control. We go through a hell that seems unending. We feel all that's important to us slipping through our fingers. Today we talk about prevailing over these crucibles of life. For the show notes and special links mentioned in this episode CLICK HERE.

When you hear the word 'manliness' what comes to mind? In this modern age, it seems like good old-fashioned manliness has disappeared. Today, Brett McKay from The Art of Manliness is here to tell us what being a man is truly about. For the show notes and special links in this episode CLICK HERE.

In the last episode of GDP, we had ultra-successful businessman and life coach Aaron Walker. He explained that he owed 100% of his success to his tribe and the people he surrounded himself with. In this week's Thursday Throwdown, I will tell you how you can make sure you surround yourself with the right people to become a better husband, father, and man and live an epic life. For the show notes and exclusive links mentioned in this episode CLICK HERE.

Can we live a life of purpose and still make a living to support our families? Can we do the work that we love and still be profitable? The answer is absolutely YES, and Aaron Walker from View from the Top is here to tell us how. For show notes and the special links in this episode CLICK HERE.

In this episode of Thursday Throwdown, we are going to talk about our wives. As men, we have a hard time balancing our relationships, especially when kids come into the picture. Most of the time, it's the relationship with the woman in our life that gets put on the back burner. We get lazy. We take it for granted. This is when our marriages are in danger of becoming stagnant. So how can we feed our relationship to keep love alive? Today I tell you three ways. For shown notes and links for this episode CLICK HERE.

On today's episode of the Good Dad Project, we have P90X creator, Tony Horton. He talks about how fitness and nutrition reprogrammed his brain. He also shares his success and his failures, and how he maintains a thriving marriage with his wife, Shawna. For show notes and links to the special offers in this episode, CLICK HERE.

Last week on the Good Dad Project, we had Erik Weihenmayer, the first and only blind man to summit Mount Everest. On this week's Thursday Throwdown, I'd like to expand on his concept of a rope team and why every man needs one. For the show notes and links mentioned in this episode, CLICK HERE.

Erik Weihenmayer is an American athlete, adventurer, author, activist and motivational speaker. He is also the only blind person to reach the summit of Mount Everest. He talks about defying the odds, overcoming adversity, and how he uses his experiences to elevate his family. You do not want to miss today's episode! For the show notes and links mentioned in this episode, CLICK HERE.

As much as we want to encourage our kids to do their best, we might be unintentionally causing them undue stress. That is why it's crucial – whether in sports, school, or life – that our kids see the same us when they look to us for support. For the show notes and links mentioned in this episode, CLICK HERE.

Playing ports teaches our kids life lessons, but today, most kids quit sports by the age of thirteen. Today we're going to Coach Jim and Coach Steve from Coach Baseball Right to talk about the hidden secrets to why kids quit sports and how we, as parents or coaches, can change our strategies to encourage and motivate them in the right way. For show notes, links, and a special offer from Coach Baseball Right CLICK HERE.

Electronic devices are a part of our lives now. Can you imagine giving them up? Would your kids survive without their phones, tablets, and video games? Listen to what happened to my family when we gave up our screen time for 40 days! For show notes and all the links mentioned in this episode, CLICK HERE.

Former Major League Baseball star, Todd Stottlemyre, tells us how to dream big, set goals, and create a plan to break the world of impossible. For show note and links to this episode, CLICK HERE.

As men, we hate to admit when we don't know all the answers. We don't want to seem weak and vulnerable, but fathers need to ask for help sometimes, and here is why. For show notes and all the links in this episode, CLICK HERE.

Work relationship issues can lead to broken deals, missed promotions, and lost jobs. Today, Jordan Harbinger from the Art of Charm Podcast uncovers the truths and smashes the myths about building relationships at work. He also tells us how our body language dictates how we are treated, and gives us a drill to start appearing more confident and competent right away. For the show notes and all the links mentioned in this show, CLICK HERE.

In our last episode, we talked with Sam Weinman about how to win at losing, how to succeed when we fail, and how to learn from defeat. I want to recap on this because the fear of losing is one of the most popular topics discussed in our Dad's Edge group. A lot of guys are afraid of doing something new. We're afraid of failing. We hold back because we think we're not good enough. So how do we stop that way of thinking? For show notes and links CLICK HERE.

On today's episode of The Good Dad Project, Sam Weinman tells us how to talk to our kids about failure and how to win at losing by by using defeat as fertile ground for growth. For today's show notes, links, and special offers, CLICK HERE.

In this week's Thursday Throwdown, I follow up on episode 100 with Ryan Holiday and his profound insights on how to approach life as a student. As men and fathers, we want to believe we have everything figured out, but in reality that's impossible. That's why it's important to drop our egos and admit to ourselves, "I don't know everything, but I'm going to learn as much as I can." For all the links and the show notes CLICK HERE.

What's the difference between confidence and ego, and how does ego hinder us from our own greatness both professionally and as a father? My guest today on episode 100 of the Good Dad Project is Ryan Holiday, NY Times Bestselling author of Ego is the Enemy. He's also a brand new dad to a three-month-old son. Listen as he illuminates us on the difference between being confident and being egotistical, and how to surrender the ego to become a student of life. For the show notes and all links CLICK HERE.

In episode 99 of The Good Dad Project, Larry Yatch from Sealed Mindset told us about the importance of instilling a growth mindset in our children. I think, like me, a lot of dads listening to that show experienced some major revelations about how we've been praising and encouraging our children. In this week's Thursday Throwdown, I share my personal experience with my nine-year-old son and how I might have negatively impacted his attitude toward wrestling by praising the results instead of his effort. For show notes and links to an exclusive offer to Sealed Mindset training, CLICK HERE!

Larry Yatch from the SEALed Mindset is back to share some mind-blowing insights on how to make our families work as high-functioning teams, how to instill the growth mindset in our kids, and how to persevere and show courage in the face of fear. For the show notes and an epic discount to the SEALed Mindset platform plus a free lesson, CLICK HERE.

Did you know that 93% of our communication is through body language? Having the wrong body language will not only make you look less confident, it will make you feel less confident too. Here are 7 quick fixes to show and feel more confidence with your body language. For links and show notes CLICK HERE.

Self-confidence is something most men struggle with every day, but the majority of us suffer in silence. But what if you had tools and resources to become confident and live your life as the best version of yourself? David Wygant is a dating coach and inspiration for the movie Hitch. He helps men and women deal with insecurities and tackle fear to become the best version of who they're meant to be. Today he shares his surprising secrets on why men lack self-confidence and how we can get it back. For all the links and info, visit the show notes HERE.

Finding the time for self-care is one of the hugest struggles for dads. We always have another task to complete. We're always being asked for another favor. We feel guilty for taking time away from our family and we leave ourselves last on the list. We can be overcome by exhaustion, frustration, and depression. This is why establishing a self-care routine is crucial. Listen to how as little as ten minutes a day can lead to a happier, more fulfilling life. Click for the show notes here.

Fitness Coach, Josiah Novak, is back on The Good Dad Project to tell us the secrets to following through with health resolutions and getting rid of the dad bod in 2017. The New Year is well on its way. Have you stuck to your health and fitness resolutions? If you haven't, you're not alone. As much as 70% of New Year's resolutions are abandoned by March. Josiah Novak is here today to tell us why it's so difficult to commit to a new health regimen. He also gives us simple and effective strategies to ensure great results without sacrificing precious free time or depriving ourselves of the foods we love. Get all the info and links in the show notes HERE.

If you listened to the last episode of The Good Dad Project, then you heard Diamond Dallas Page's incredible story of beginning a wrestling career at an age when most athletes are retiring. It was DDP's dream since childhood, and he took a chance that catapulted him to the career he always wanted. In this week's Thursday Throwdown, I talk about why you must go after your dreams and that it's never too late to begin the journey. For show notes and links to The DDP episode, click HERE.

Today on The Good Dad Project I talk to wrestling legend Diamond Dallas Page about his career, his new projects, and his tips on raising FOUR daughters. For the few who don't know about Diamond Dallas Page, he's famous around the sports entertainment world of professional wrestling as "DDP." His drive and ambition would lead him on an inspirational journey from being three-time world wrestling champion to his current endeavor of inspiring others to Own Your Life. DDP has developed his life-changing DDPYoga including books, audio cd's and DVD workouts and is touring the country to promote his system. For show notes on this episode click HERE.