The Dad Edge Podcast

Sathiya Sam is the founder of Deep Clean, an organization that helps men overcome pornography addiction. After taking 15 years to recover from porn addiction, he is sharing his methodology with people around the globe through coaching and motivational speaking. Today, Larry and Sathiya discuss the adverse effects of porn on the brain and marriage. www.sathiyasam.com www.thelastrelapsebook.com https://dangerouslygoodmen.com/ http://thedadedge.com/bark https://thedadedge.com/411

David Waldy is one of the world's leading voices and high-performance coaches on emotional intelligence, business psychology, & empathy-based solutions that create transformational results in leadership, business growth, and systematic personal development. Today, Larry and David speak about the importance of never stopping becoming, the need to define who you want to become, and how to make the choices, habits, and actions that propel you towards your goals. www.1stphorm.com/dadedge www.davidwaldy.com/home https://thedadedge.com/friday92

Larry Hagner hosts members of the Dad Edge Mastermind in this behind-the-scenes episode. This is an opportunity for members to ask Larry and the community their most pressing questions and get tailored insights from experienced dads. From work-life balance to dealing with tough emotions and building stronger relationships with our kids, this episode is packed with actionable insights and practical strategies to help you become the best dad you can be. Sit back, listen in and get ready to level up your fatherhood game. Join future Dad Edge Mastermind calls here: https://thedadedge.com/mastermind/ www.thedadedge.com/ttlive www.thetruetransformation.com/about

Mike Donehey is a professional musician and podcast host of Chasing the Beauty. His professional career started with founding Christian music band Tenth Avenue North, and has lead up to the release of his new solo album, Flourish. In today's episode Larry and Mike discuss how to navigate the heated moments in relationships. Mike shares how he gets validation through his beliefs. He shares the importance of being able to give thanks for the good things that come our way and not be defensive or defeated when we find out how flawed we are. https://www.mikedonehey.com/ https://www.instagram.com/mikedonehey Show Notes: https://www.DadEdge.com/410

Dan Peterson returns to the Dad Edge podcast mastermind for a live Question and Answer session. Dan Peterson is a parenting coach and founder of The Compass 4 Life Mission. Larry recently interviewed Dan on the Dad Edge podcast. The episode was so popular, Larry and Dan decided to hold a Q&A session with members of the Dad Edge mastermind. Show Notes: https://www.DadEdge.com/friday91

Larry Hagner hosts members of the Dad Edge Mastermind in this behind-the-scenes episode. This is an opportunity for members to ask Larry and the community their most pressing questions and get tailored insights from experienced dads. From work-life balance to dealing with tough emotions and building stronger relationships with our kids, this episode is packed with actionable insights and practical strategies to help you become the best dad you can be. Sit back, listen in and get ready to level up your fatherhood game. Join future Dad Edge Mastermind calls here: https://thedadedge.com/mastermind/

Zion Clark is an elite wheelchair racer, wrestler, and mixed martial artist. What makes Zion so inspiring is the simple fact he was born without legs. Zion's inspirational story shows us if we train hard and stay focused, anything is possible. By focusing on what he could control, Zion was able to make something of himself and impact the world meaningfully. His autobiography is a fascinating look into how resilience can turn tragedy into triumph. Today, he shares his best examples and insights into how you can rise above trauma and live legendary Show Notes www.thedadedge.com/409 Links Zion's book: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/723557/work-with-what-you-got-a-memoir-by-zion-clark-and-james-s-hirsch/ https://www.instagram.com/bigz97/

John Benzick is a serial entrepreneur and the owner in at least 3 startups since 2000. He's worked with companies like McDonald's Best Buy, and Hershey. John feels led to help the next generation of kids reach their dreams, and recently authored the book Eli's Lemonade Startup. Entrepreneurs often get caught up in business, but John knows the importance of making time for family. He and his wife have a blended family of four children, one of whom is their biological son. They understand having fun together is essential for building strong relationships with their kids. In this episode, Larry and John explore how to provide for your family, without getting lost in the busy, day to day hustle. Show Notes https://thedadedge.com/90 John's book: https://venturesuperfly.com/ https://www.startupkid.net/

Larry Hagner along with co-host Joe Bailey are joined by members of the Dad Edge Mastermind. This is an opportunity for members to ask Larry and the community their most pressing questions and get tailored insights from experienced dads. From work-life balance to dealing with tough emotions and building stronger relationships with our kids, this episode is packed with actionable insights and practical strategies to help you become the best dad you can be. Sit back, listen in and get ready to level up your fatherhood game. Join future Dad Edge Mastermind calls here: https://thedadedge.com/mastermind/

Dr. Kathy Koch is the founder and president of Celebrate Kids, Inc. Her organization helps fathers and educators better understand the needs of children. She's a frequent contributor for one of the largest Christian organizations, Focus on the Family. Today, Kathy and Larry discuss the importance of building resilience in children. Raising resilient kids is an important part of parenting in today's world. Resilience is the ability to recover quickly from difficulties and face challenges with courage. It is an essential quality for children to develop in order to be successful in life. Show Notes www.thedadedge.com/408

On this episode: How we can create connection with our kids How we can connect with them instead of punishing them. How she connects with her daughters for 20 minutes per day and what that looks like. When the rules are broken and we don't want to break the connection, what can we do about it? About Michelle Kenney Before becoming a hand in hand certified instructor in 2015, she worked for 12 years in the public school system, she was a teacher and a counselor. Regardless of her experience, that didn't prepare her for motherhood. After years of consequences, bribes, star charts, she found Hand In Hand Parenting created by Patty Wilpfeiffer and it re-shaped the relationship with her daughters. She is now passionate about helping others find their way about the murky business of being a connected parent. She loves leading groups and finds it dynamic and transformative for both her and the groups that she leads. She also strongly believes that listening partnerships are the cornerstone to moving through difficulties. She holds a master's degree in education and even speaks fluent Spanish. Show Notes: www.thedadedge.com/friday89

T.C. Stallings is a former professional athlete now finding success in film and television.His desires shifted from football to acting in 2004, when he landed a spot on Animal Planet's King of the Jungle, a reality television show where he emerged as the season 2 champion. In 2011, T.C. made his feature film debut in the movie, "Courageous" where he portrayed the memorable character, "TJ". It was in 2015 however, that his career reached new heights with his break-out performance as "Tony Jordan" in the hit film, "War Room", which soared to #1 at the box office. He is promoting his latest movie "No Vacancy" where he portraits Cecil Johnson. T.C. is also a nation-wide brand ambassador for Clearplay, a filtering company with the mission of providing families with clean, wholesome entertainment options. T.C. is a wide-ranging actor, a huge advocate for clean family entertainment, and enjoys creatively getting involved in philanthropic efforts around the world. Show Notes www.thedadedge.com/407

"Empathy is seeing the eyes of another, listening with the ears of another, and feeling with the heart of another." - Alfred Adler Episode Highlights: How we can streghthen our relationships and deepen our connection The superpower of empathy About Figs O'Sullivan Figs is a couples therapist and the creator of the Empathi method and the certification process for Empathy coaches. He's also Chief Empathy Officer, husband, dad, wounded-healer and was featured on NPR's All Things Considered as a champion for healthy relationships. Figs' life's mission is to help couples feel more connected. Show Notes: www.thedadedge.com/friday88

On this show my guest goes over: How we can build a safe place in our homes for our kids to be their most authentic selves How we can build a toolkit on how to deal with our own wounds How we can be authentic, calm, humble. Don't fix our kids' problems and be flexible in the moment. Dr. Omar Reda is a board-certified psychiatrist, a Harvard-trained trauma expert, and a passionate family advocate. He is the author of several books and a highly sought-after dynamic public speaker. Dr. Reda is a leading expert in Psychotraumatology and Trauma-Informed Care as well as the mental health of Muslims, immigrants and refugees, the Libyan revolution, and the Arab Spring. Dr. Reda's passion for healing focuses on tackling the family dysfunction and youth vulnerability resulting from trauma. Show Notes www.thedadedge.com/406

Today, my amazing parent expert podcast guest shares: Ways that we as parents can avoid feeding the negative drama and the negative behavior with our kids. How we can proactively build our kids up from the inside out Create boundaries that hold them accountable. Dan Peterson, founder of The Compass 4 Life, is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) and an advanced trainer for the Nurtured Heart Approach™ (NHA). He earned his Masters degree in Clinical Psychology from Benedictine University in 2002. Dan is considered the area expert in the Nurtured Heart Approach™ in the Naperville School District. He specializes in helping adults who work with or have challenging children develop strategies for their child to succeed in both the school environment and family setting. Dan wants to provide parenting tips for children with behavioral problems and encourage positive. Show Notes: www.thedadedge.com/friday87

Urijah Faber is an American mixed martial artist who is signed to the Ultimate Fighting Championship. He competed as a bantamweight and formerly competed as a featherweight. He is also the founder of Team Alpha Male. Faber was an NCAA wrestler. With his base in wrestling, he later started Brazilian jiu-jitsu. Faber won the WEC Featherweight Championship at WEC in 2006, and held the title for over two and a half years. Show Notes: https://www.thedadedge.com/405

Madeline Anderson is an author and entrepreneur. She has a passion for neuroscience, psychology, writing, and speaking. She is the daughter of a Girl Dad and spent years interviewing a wide array of fathers and daughters to write her heartfelt book on how to be the best father to a daughter. Madeline graduated from the University of California, Los Angeles in 2019 with a degree in Business Economics. Her book Girl Dad is an anecdotal, relatable, and heartfelt book that will make you laugh, smile, and learn as you enjoy stories from real Girl Dads and their daughters. After reading Girl Dad, you will be equipped with tips, tricks, and tools that have been proven successful for creating a strong relationship with your daughter. Show Notes: www.thedadedge.com/friday86

Rich McDanie is a career Navy veteran with over 28 years of experience, Rich has moved around the country 20 times with his wife and 5 children. He has been an owner/landlord since 1998 and has immeasurable experience leading people and solving tough problems as Commanding Officer of a guided missile destroyer, USS STERETT (DDG 104) and Naval Station Norfolk, the world's largest Naval Base, where his command hosted 65,000 people, 59 ships, and 187 aircraft. Rich is a native of Jackson, Tennessee and attended the University of Memphis, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in History. A 2006 distinguished graduate of the Naval War College in Newport, R.I., he earned a Master of Arts degree in National Security Affairs and Strategic Studies. His other accolades include being a graduate of the Joint Forces Staff College (2013) and Federal Executive Fellow at the Brookings Institution where he earned a Certificate in Public Leadership from Washington University in St. Louis and the Brookings Executive Education program (2013). Rich belongs to the National Association of Realtors and the Northern Virginia Association of Realtors. Show Notes: www.thedadedge.com/404

Chris Meyer has been a funeral home owner for the last fourteen years. In addition to learning many things about love, loss, and life, his entrepreneurial spirit drove him to create two other funeral homes from the ground up. In doing so, he obtained fourteen loans over a ten-year period. As he was assembling yet another loan package for a bank one day, he thought there has got to be an easier way. He created a prototype and showed it to a friend. Together they built magillaloans.com, an anonymous loan search engine that educates and empowers all borrowers in the loan process. Meyer has a Juris Doctorate and Master's in Environmental Law (Magna Cum Laude) from Vermont Law School and a BA in Politics and History from Brandeis University. He has been a licensed New York State attorney for over twenty-four years. Prior to his funeral life, he wrote, directed, and produced a low budget film called "Black is White". He has been married for over eighteen years and enjoys coaching his sons in every sport. He is also a member of the Kiwanis Club and Chamber of Commerce in his community. Show Notes: www.thedadedge.com/friday85

Kirk Cameron is known by millions as "Mike Seaver" from the 1980's hit sit-com, Growing Pains. Since then, he's invested his time and energy into faith and family-focused films, television shows, and live events. These projects include Fireproof -the marriage-centered film that became the #1 inspirational movie of the year. Kirk's new talk show, Takeaways, airs weekly on Monday nights on TBN. Recently, he's been featured in the national media for his American Campfire Revival: 100 day plan where he urges the family of faith to return to the principles that will bring blessing and protection to America. Kirk's newest feature film with the Kendrick Brothers, called Lifemark, is about the value of life in the womb and the beauty of adoption. He and his wife, Chelsea, met on the set of Growing Pains and have been married for 31 years and have raised wonderful children. Show Notes www.thedadedge.com/403

Today, my amazing guest and teenage expert talks about how a family can come together as a team where the where the parents are the captains and the teenagers are the part of the team and the players, how to overcome power struggles with teens, and how to crumble the wall that stands between you and the connection with your teenager. Nellie Harden is the mother of four truly amazing daughters, all in high school and middle school. She loves adventure, laughing, random dancing, singing, learning and teaching. Avid reader, lover of personal and leadership development and always striving to be a better version of herself. She started The 6570 Family Project because she saw the great potential of this time, the second half of childhood, that we have with our kids. This is the training ground for their adulthood and not something to be left to chance and hope, but something you can forge relationship, guidance, trust and connection through and you do this together. Show Notes: www.thedadedge.com/friday84

David Meltzer is the Co-founder of Sports 1 Marketing and formerly served as CEO of the renowned Leigh Steinberg Sports & Entertainment agency, which was the inspiration for the movie Jerry Maguire. His life's mission is to empower OVER 1 BILLION people to be happy. This simple yet powerful mission has led him on an incredible journey to provide one thing: VALUE. Show Notes: www.thedadedge.com/402

Yogi Roth is a Pac-12 Networks college football analyst, Emmy award-winning Filmmaker, Scholar, New York Times Best-Selling Author, accomplished Coach, Motivational Speaker, Media Personality, Host and World-Traveler. Over the past 20 years Yogi has been driven by the power of sports and story. Yogi began his storytelling career after coaching football at USC, co-authoring the New York Times best-seller Win Forever with Pete Carroll, as well as his second book From PA to LA. As a filmmaker, he recently Executive Produced and Hosted All American Stories on the CW and has produced or directed multiple documentaries with the Pac-12 Networks, NFL Films, Bleacher Report and ESPN, including the Emmy-nominated film Keep Climbing: 2013 Elite 11, and the award-winning film Life In A Walk. A graduate of the University of Pittsburgh, Yogi walked-on to the football team and earned a full athletic scholarship. He transitioned to coaching and joined the USC Football staff while earning magna cum laude with a master's degree in Communications Management at the Annenberg School for Communications and Journalism. He also teaches a class titled Storytelling: The Internship to Pac-12 student-athletes. He was also the co-founder of Win Forever, LLC with Pete Carroll, which was a company dedicated to coaching coaches on the development of a philosophy. As an actor Yogi has appeared on Comedy Central, multiple national commercials and in various independent films. Show Notes: www.thedadedge.com/friday83

Recognized as a thought leader by the American Psychological Association, Dr. Lisa Damour co-hosts the Ask Lisa podcast, writes about adolescents for the New York Times, appears as a regular contributor to CBS News, and works in collaboration with UNICEF. She is the author of two New York Times best sellers, Untangled: Guiding Teenage Girls Through the Seven Transitions into Adulthood and Under Pressure: Confronting the Epidemic of Stress and Anxiety in Girls, and the soon-to-be-published book, The Emotional Lives of Teenagers: Raising Connected, Capable, and Compassionate Adolescents. Dr. Damour graduated with honors from Yale University and worked for the Yale Child Study Center before earning her doctorate in Clinical Psychology at the University of Michigan. She has been a fellow at Yale's Edward Zigler Center in Child Development and Social Policy and the University of Michigan's Power Foundation. She and her husband are the proud parents of two daughters. Show Notes: www.thedadedge.com/401

Life can be pretty crazy. One moment you can be pumping gas and the next you can be threatened by a stranger who attacks you. That's why we need to be prepared. We need to learn how to defend ourselves. We need to know how to spot danger, be before it becomes a threat, and how to stay one step ahead of danger that lurks around every single corner. Today my guest shares insights on how we can be better protectors for our family. Teach our kids on how to protect themselves and how to avoid the most common mistakes we make when we aren't being situationally vigilant. Josh Brisbane is a professional SAVAGE. For the past 20 years, he has been surrounding himself with the best fighters on the planet and learning how to fight, protect and stand his ground. When he is not training, Josh is surfing and spending time with his family. He also hosts The Savage Watermen Podcast, where he interviews everyone from fighters, surfers, entrepreneurs, investors and much more. Show Notes: www.thedadedge.com/friday82

Lucas Black, my celebrity guest today shares his story and a decision and why he temporarily left the Hollywood celebrity scene to spend more time with his wife and kids. He also talks about why his faith is such a foundational part of his. And why time is the most precious asset we have. Lucas York Black is an American film and television actor best known as the main character Sean Boswell in The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift, along with his other known roles such as Caleb Temple in the CBS television series American Gothic, and Special Agent Christopher LaSalle on CBS's NCIS: New Orleans. His notable films include Sling Blade, Crazy in Alabama, and Friday Night Lights. Show Notes: www.thedadedge.com/400

Jeff Adamson is a former Canadian wrestler who co-founded SkipTheDishes out of a basement in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan with nothing but some pocket lint and a dream of building a successful Canadian startup. Now, Jeff is pursuing his next startup venture as Co-Founder and Chief Merchant Officer at Neo Financial where we're forging partnerships that reimagine how brands personalize their engagement with customers. Show Notes: www.thedadedge.com/friday81

Thaddeus Michael Bullard is an American college and retired professional football player and American professional wrestler better known as WWE Superstar Titus O'Neil. He is an accomplished athlete, global entertainer, philanthropist and author of the book "There's No Such Things As A Bad Kid." He grew up in poverty, labeled a "bad kid" who would be dead or in jail by the time he was 16, but people invested in him when they had nothing to gain in return. As a result, he graduated from the University of Florida with academic and athletic accolades. Bullard has made it his mission to create change for those in need. His professional wrestling career began when he was part of the second season of NXT and also competed on the show's fifth season, NXT Redemption. He has been a one-time WWE Tag Team Champion as part of The Prime Time Players with Darren Young and a one-time WWE 24/7 Champion, being the inaugural champion. Through his Bullard Family Foundation, in partnership with Hillsborough County Public Schools, he's transforming Sligh Middle Magnet School and the surrounding area in Tampa, Florida into an innovative education and community hub to create lasting generational change. This includes a first-class gym for school staff, a multi-million-dollar track and turf field for community health and wellness, and a prosperity center offering support services to lift families out of poverty. Recently Bullard was named a finalist for the ESPN Muhammad Ali Sports Humanitarian Award. Show Notes: www.thedadedge.com/399

"Failure is simply the opportunity to begin again and this time more intelligently." - Henry Ford I love that quote and it's perfectly applicable for today's podcast. Today's topic is resilience and restarting and emotional intelligence, and my guest today is one of the world's experts on the topic. He shares his own raw and unapologetic authentic story of coming from the ashes of darkness and pivoting his life. He shares ways that we can increase our emotional IQ and how we can be a rock for those who depend on us. Josh Connolly is one of the UK's most influential mental health advocates. He has appeared multiple times on the BBC, ITV and Channel 5 News. He has spoken in the House of Commons to contribute to policy on mental health issues. He was also a script consultant for the TV show Hollyoaks. Thanks to his motto "It's fighting against what we feel is what gets us problems" Josh Connolly has run workshops on resilience in schools and for many brands around the world. Since 2014 he has been an ambassador for Nacoa, an association that supports children of alcoholic parents. Today, Josh speaks openly on the importance of emotional intelligence as a way to optimize our relationships. He also shares his incredibly authentic story and going through dark times in his life where he actually considered ending it all and how he can use our humility as a superpower to inspire others. Show Notes: www.thedadedge.com/friday80

"Life is like a camera. Focus on what's important, capture the good times, develop from the negatives, and if things don't work out, take another shot." Anonymous I don't know who this quote is from, however it is completely and totally appropriate for today's podcast. My guest shares how to be fully present in the moment despite the constant demand of his celebrity. How we can be a more compassionate father and that it's never too late to learn how to do new things. Richard Onis a songwriter and he is the lead guitarist for the American Rock Rock Group, o a r. He was born in Washington dc. He began playing guitar and piano for his local church group growing up, and he even talks about it in this podcast how his aunt, who taught him how to play piano, actually fired him from piano, which actually he was hoping for all along so he could pick up the guitar. He has had a love of community and music that he has literally carried with him his entire life, and since their first eighth grade talent show, Richard and the Band O.A.R. has toured the world building a huge fan base, leading them to venues such as Madison Square Garden and the Red Rocks while spreading love and building community along the way. Show Notes: www.thedadedge.com/398

The couples that are meant to be together are the ones that go through everything that's designed to tear them apart and come out even stronger. That's an anonymous quote, but incredibly appropriate for today's podcast because my guest shares an unapologetic, authentic story that is incredibly inspiring. Today he shares an absolute brutal situation that was such an uphill battle. It could have easily torn his marriage apart. However, instead, they used it as a way to deepen their connection, strengthen their relationship, despite facing what seemed to be an impossible obstacle to overcome. Matt Hadden is the president of Pioneer Belts (General Leathercraft Mfg.), a 3rd generation family-owned and operated business that services lifters around the world - all from their small town in central Texas. Show Notes: www.thedadedge.com/friday79

The success of our marriage depends on several different factors, but most importantly, we simply need to come to terms with the fact that we can't just wing the most important relationship of our life. We have to be intentional about learning skills like connection, communication, and creating a deep level of intimacy. Unfortunately, we don't learn these things growing up and our relationships truly suffer for it. Today, my guest gets raw and real on how his marriage suddenly came to an end, the clues that he saw in hindsight and what he could have done to save his marriage. Matthew Fray is a relationship coach, blogger, and author of This is How Your Marriage Ends: A Hopeful Approach to Saving Relationships. His marriage ended in 2013. It involved a lot of sobbing, self-loathing, and feeling sorry for myself. A drunken phone call with a phone-a-therapist prompted him to "journal his feelings," only instead of writing in a private journal like an adult, he drank more alcohol and published it to the internet. He found new life and purpose blogging about the end of my marriage, discussing relationships with others, and self-reflecting on how his own beliefs and actions contributed to his family's demise. A bunch of people said it looked, sounded, and felt just like their marriage, and they all had a holy shit moment together, realizing collectively that their relationship conflict and trust-erosion patterns are all pretty much the same. That journey blossomed into a new career as a relationship coach, and then, an opportunity to write a book. He's the divorced guy who got a tiny bit famous for leaving dishes by the sink. But it turns out it was never really about the dishes. Show Notes:www.thedadedge.com/397

"Dates got you to a place where you wanted to marry each other. And if you wanna stay married, then keep dating your spouse." That's a quote today from Andy Trob. Today my two guests who are actually brothers share insights on constantly elevating our marriages and why and how we need to constantly date our wives no matter how long we've been married. We've gotta do it for the sake of the marriage, for the sake of the family, and even believe it or not, for the sake of the kids. Vince, he's been in the fitness industry for over 20 years and he began to impact others as the skinny guy Savior , where he transformed thousands of people from skinny and scrawny to strong and secure. His no no nonsense muscle building system has given confidence and motivation to people all over the. And over the past seven years, Vince has transformed his expertise and experience to helping hundreds of fitness coaches build their own online business. He is a guru of fitness and marketing and lifestyle, and his actions have changed countless lives. Adrian has also spent his life mentoring and bringing out the best in others. And for the past 15 years, Adrian has established himself as an award-winning teacher department, head podcaster, and high school leadership mentor to thousands of students and hundreds of teachers. Adrian is the executive director of Hopes Rise, a charity in Toronto that serves marginalized and underprivileged children in low income neighborhoods. Adrian's strategies for establishing healthy family rhythms have been used by countless homes with remarkable success. Show Notes: www.thedadedge.com/friday78

Leaders are not exempt from adversity and obstacles. In fact, if anything, leaders have a larger target on our backs when it comes to challenges. If you're listening to this podcast, that means you are a dad and or husband, and that makes you a leader. Today, my guest, Jeff LoVecchio, former professional hockey player, shares his journey as a leader in the NHL, the adversity he faced, and how he led himself and his team despite his challenges and the success that came from it. Jeff LoVecchio is a former professional hockey player and personal trainer. He grew up in my backyard, St. Louis. Through hard work and dedication, self-discipline, he willed himself into a division one scholarship at Western Michigan University. After 3 years at Western Michigan University, he signed with the Boston Bruins for 3 years before being traded to the Florida Panthers, Providence Bruins, Florida Panthers for their AHL team for a season and a half. Unfortunately, he sustained multiple injuries, including multiple concussions and it was decided that it would be best for his career and longevity to start playing overseas. Then over the next six years he was fortunate enough to play in the top leagues in Italy, Norway, Austria and Asia, living in places that had different values and societal norms than what we are accustomed to over in the U.S. Show Notes: www.thedadedge.com/396

When it comes to saving and choosing a college with our kids, there are several variables that can seem overwhelming. Many of us don't know where to start, and our kids are looking to us to guide them and lead them through this transition. Today, my guest shares many insights on choosing the right college, ways to save for tuition early and how we can be armed with the best information possible to make the right decisions. Robert Farrington is America's Millennial Money Expert® and America's Student Loan Debt Expert™. He is also the founder of The College Investor, an organization focused on helping millennials get out of student loan debt and start building real wealth for their future. This project was born out of Robert's own experience, it all started with a blog and he realized the important role of student loan debt. This led him to write his first eBook, Student Loan Debt: Getting in Smart, Getting out Painlessly. Through years of experience, he has been able to help others, thanks to the conclusion that developing multiple streams of income - investing, the side hustling, and more - are the key to building real wealth. Show Notes www.thedadedge.com/friday77

"Don't take life too seriously because you'll never get out alive". That's a quote from one of my favorite movies, Van Wilder starring Ryan Reynolds. Many of us take life very seriously and at times it doesn't feel very enjoyable. We focus on challenges, shortcomings, and obstacles. Today, my guest shares insights on how we can enjoy life, laugh in the face of adversity and embrace challenges using humor. Robert King is a NYC-based writer/actor. He has had numerous scripts produced, including his award-winning solo show Halfrican-American, and his first film, which was produced by Four Times Films. He was a senior writer/performer for Lorne Michaels' Above Average, where he created and hosted the popular web series Your Biggest Fan where he worked with celebrities like Jane Lynch, Alan Alda, and Russell Brand. Robert has created various web-series, and scripts of his have been finalists in the Austin Film Fest, and both the New York and Hollywood Screenplay Contests. He was also a recipient of NBC's Diversity Award for writing and performing. As an actor Robert recently performed in Billy Crystal's stage show, Have A Nice Day, alongside Kevin Kline, Annette Benning, and others. Robert has also worked on various television shows from Law & Order: SVU to The Blacklist, and films such as Don't Think Twice with Mike Birbiglia and Can You Keep A Secret opposite Alexandria Daddario. Show Notes: www.thedadedge.com/395

"Only married people can understand how you can be miserable and happy at the same time." That's a quote from one of my favorite comedians, Chris Rock. Only married people can understand how you can be miserable and happy at the same time. That's a quote from one of my favorite comedians, Chris Rock. Our marriage is the most important relationship we have in our lives. It's also the most complicated and dynamic. Today, my two guests will share how we can elevate our marriage, our connection, and our communication without fear and uncertainty. Seth Studley. He is a licensed marriage and family therapist, and his wife Melanie Studley. She's a marriage expert and a motivational speaker. They are changing the face of relationship advice with their podcast, along with their resources, and it's called The Anatomy of Us. Seth and Melanie know firsthand what it takes to change and heal, and they are using their knowledge to make the resources they wish they had 13 years ago when Melanie gave Seth a black eye. They merge hard earned relationship advice with raw and real teaching to approach and transform the marriages of their podcast listeners and their coaching clients, helping couples all over the world to create the fulfilling relationship that they deserve. The Studley's talk about how we can take personal accountability and extreme ownership as the first step to healing any relationship and marriage. Vel, how escaping with porn, alcohol, or other distractions is actually not the issue, but the symptom of an underlying complication that's not being addressed. Show Notes www.thedadedge.com/friday76