The Dad Edge Podcast

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

Can you imagine losing a leg at age 8 and not letting that define you? A loving husband and family man, Jeff Glasbrenner is a former wheelchair basketball player, he has run triathlons, marathons, and world champion in the Paralympics. Jeff Glasbrenner is a Paralympian who became the first American amputee to successfully climb Mount Everest in 2016. Now, he's working toward his next goal – climbing the Seven Summits and completing the Explorers Grand Slam. Jeff Glasbrenner's motivational public speaking inspires people all over the world. His opportunity in life came at eight years old, on the day he was involved in a traumatic farming accident that left him a below-the-knee amputee. Most would call this a tragedy, but he considers this his greatest opportunity, which he chose to embrace by continually excelling at wheelchair basketball, triathlons, and by being a husband and father to two children. He has traveled to dozens of different countries, has met amazing people, and has risen to a world-class level in sports. In wheelchair basketball, he holds a National Championship scoring record of sixty-three points and twenty-seven rebounds in one game, and played in Europe professionally for three years. The author is a three-time Paralympian and a two-time World Champion (Gold Medal). He has completed 25 Ironman distance triathlons, and has won numerous races in his division. Show Notes www.thedadedge.com/394

In years past, many cultures have had rites of passages for young boys transitioning into manhood. Over recent decades, these rites of passages for boys have since vanished. However, a rite of passage is a powerful transitional experience for a young man that can be an empowering experience that can change his life in such a profound manner. On this episode we talk about the benefits of a rite of passage, the life changing experiences and the lessons that serve a man for a lifetime. Steven Arms lives in Portland, Oregon with his wife and is the proud father of two young children. He is an author, speaker, thought leader, and innovator. He's also the best selling author of Milestone to Manhood, a Christian right of passage to help your 13 year old son make the leap from boyhood to manhood. He's got a passion for teaching others. He writes in a way to record the best practices of various aspects of life. His writing reflects his personal interests, which include faith, family, athletics, and engineering. His book, Milestone to Manhood is about a once in a lifetime weekend that a father or a grandfather can take and organize his son on his 13th birthday. The weekend is designed to mark your son's entrance into manhood in a meaningful way, in addition to bestowing the title of Man onto your son. The purpose of the weekend is also to share advice and wisdom with him. Show Notes: www.thedadedge.com/friday75

We all wanna raise strong, confident men who grow up to be an asset to society. We are currently facing a generation of fathers who are more impacted by a fatherless environment, me included, than ever before. Whether you grew up with a positive father figure, a toxic one or an absent one, my guest today is one of the top thought leaders in the world on how we can be better equipped to raise strong, young, confident young men who will positively impact the world for good. A best-selling author and acclaimed speaker, Dr. Warren Farrell is a political scientist, professor and activist on key issues within masculinism and the men's rights movement. He was chosen by the Financial Times of London as one of the world's 100 most important thought leaders, his books have been published in more than 50 countries and translated into 19 languages. The Boy Crisis, (co-authored with John Gray) is a New York Times bestseller as well as other books such as Why Men Are the Way They Are, and the international bestseller The Myth of Male Power. Warren Farrell is the only man to have been elected three times to the Board of Directors of the National Organization for Women of New York. In addition Dr. Farrell teaches couples communication courses across the country, and lectures internationally on the global boy crisis, its causes and solutions. Show Notes: www.thedadedge.com/393

For some effective leadership is a characteristic that many aspire to have or achieve. But while leadership can be a characteristic, it's also a science, a process, and an art. Today my guest shares how we can become an effective leader in all facets of our life by learning the art, the science and the process of leadership. Errol Doebler is a 1991 Graduate of the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD. During his time as a Naval Officer, Errol served as Assistant Operations Officer onboard the USS Monongahela, Assistant Platoon Commander at SEAL Team FOUR, and a Platoon Commander at Seal Team ONE. After spending time in the private sector as a sales leader, Errol joined the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) where he investigated International Terrorist Organizations out of the FBI's flagship office in New York City and also served as a member of the FBI's New York SWAT Team. Because of his background and experience, Errol was attached to the United States Army's 75th Ranger Regiment while serving as a Special Agent for the FBI. While deployed to Afghanistan in 2010 with the 75th Ranger Regiment, Errol participated in extensive combat operations and was subsequently presented with the FBI's second highest award for valor, the Shield of Bravery, for his actions on the battlefield. Errol left the FBI after 13 years of service to begin his leadership consulting firm, Leader 193, in 2016. Errol has worked with executives and teams from Fortune 100 companies, professional sports organizations, small technical startups, and individual executives across a vast array of industries around the world as the Founder of Leader 193. Show Notes:www.thedadedge.com/friday74

When it comes to marriage and relationship dynamics, men and women not only operate differently, but we're wired differently. Understanding and navigating these differences can easily be the difference between a successful and fulfilling marriage and a disaster. Today my guest shares not only the differences of men and women, but how we can overcome the most difficult obstacles and challenges in our married lives. Famed author of one of the most recognized books, "Men are from Mars and Women are from Venus" John Gray is a passionate writer on the subject of the male mind. Thanks to his success USA Today included his book in the list of the 10 most influential books of the last quarter century. This book was the bestselling book of the 1990s. John Gray has more than 20 books to his credit with his Mars/Venus series. All of them have helped change the way men and women view their relationships. Dr. Gray helps to better understand and respect differences in personal and professional relationships. His approach is based on various communication techniques with nutritional choices that contribute to brain and body chemistry for lasting health, happiness and romance. www.thedadedge.com/392

When it comes to redesigning our entire marriages, it's all about controlling ourselves and being the change maker, not pointing the fingers. We only can control what we can control, and we need to be focused on ourselves. Learning skills like tactical empathy, using emotional labels, using mirroring, using generative questions, and creating an environment of psychological safety where your wife feels seen, heard, and safe. Kurt Young is an independent insurance agent. He and his wife are the owners of their own company (Kurt Young Insurance Group) where they help clients with their insurance and financial needs. After living through a stroke, Kurt has made radical changes in his life and is one of the most active members of the Dad Edge Acceleration Program. Show Notes: https://www.thedadedge.com/friday73

When it comes to resilience as a man, husband, and father, it's a critical skill that we often overlook, but yet, it's so vitally important. Today my guest shares unforgettable, vivid stories of growing up on the streets of Venezuela, constantly in survival mode and fighting for his life until the age of 15 where he ultimately moved to United States and fulfilled his dream of becoming an FBI agent. Today you will learn how we can tap into the limitless power of resilience and perseverance despite our upbringing and challenge. Anthony Arismendi is a former FBI agent with a highly decorated and distinguished career spanning two decades of undercover and special operations against drug cartels, gangs, organized crime, violent criminals and terrorist organizations. Thanks to this background, Anthony joined the FBI and has worked as a member of the SWAT team, as a supervisory agent in two field offices and at FBI headquarters, and as a unit chief in the FBI's Criminal Investigation Division. He is currently the President and CEO of ARIXMAR and a sought-after speaker, sharing his compelling and motivational story with public and private organizations across the country. Show Noteswww.thedadedge.com/391

When it comes to fitness and nutrition, many of us are focused only on the physical aspects and the benefits, and at times only being focused on the physical results of our health isn't enough of a motivator for us to change. Today, my guest Joel Staley and I not only do a deep dive on the physical benefits, but also the mental, emotional, and even relational benefits with our wives and kids. Joel Staley is a fitness coach and creator of the Shed Fat FAST program. Through his fasting and fat loss programs he has now served over 1200 clients that have been transformed, and collectively his clients have lost more than 40 thousand pounds in the past three years. His team is made up of mentors who will help and guide you every step of the way in this new stage of your life. Each of the plans are fully customized and ensure results in 90 days and with lasting effects, but only if you commit and take action. Show Notes www.thedadedge.com/friday72

There's a sleeping giant in every single man. Awakening those giants within and turning them into legends is a desire that every single man has in his heart. As we navigate life, a lot of us are searching for external things we can do to awaken these sleeping giants. However, this awakening starts. As an inside job. Brian Bogert is the proud father of 2 children and loving husband, Brian helps coach his clients to find a balance or integration between their life and work. He has a B.S. in Business Administration and a B.A. in Psychology from the University of Redlands. Brian is known for his positive leadership and is a strong supporter of non-profit and philanthropic foundations. He has served on advisory boards and committees such as the American Cancer Society, Adelante Healthcare, TGEN, United Blood Services, the YMCA, Scottsdale Leadership and Valley Leadership. He is also the founder of the Phoenix Children's Hospital Patient and Family Leadership (PALs) group, which is dedicated to giving patients and their families the best possible experience during their treatment. He is co-creator of the mobile app, Simply Sayin' to help children understand confusing medical terms involved in their care. Brian Bogert's life purpose is to help awaken the sleeping giant in every human being by helping them grasp that which is just out of reach. In a disconnected world, Brian is revolutionizing the way people, leaders and entrepreneurs connect deeply with their authentic self to achieve the best version of themselves thanks to his life philosophy on "how to embrace pain to avoid suffering", "people before profits" and "who before what" have helped individuals and businesses discover and activate their unlimited potential. Show Notes: https://www.thedadedge.com/390

TikTok, Snapchat and Instagram are the most popular social media platforms for our kids today, and especially our teenagers. We are the first generation of parents that are confronted with the battle for our kids' time, their attention, and even their mental health. My guest today gives us a deep dive look at the impact of these social media platforms and what they are doing to our kids' lives, their mental health, and how we can be best armed and prepared to guide them as parents. My guest today is Richard Capriola. He spent 11 years working as an addictions counselor for Menninger Clinic in Houston Texas before retiring in 2019. Menninger Clinic is one of the top ten psychiatric hospitals in the United States and specializes in the assessment, stabilization and treatment of adults and adolescents with substance abuse and psychiatric disorders. During his tenure there he worked in the Adolescent Treatment program and the adult Comprehensive Psychiatric Assessment and Stabilization program. Working closely with psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers and nurses he was responsible for comprehensive assessments and individual and group counseling with patients diagnosed with substance use disorders. His job with Menninger Clinic was a second career. Prior to joining Menninger, he spent 30 years working for the Illinois State Board of Education where he was a lobbyist, communications and external relations manager and special assistant to the State Superintendent of Education. After retiring from the State of Illinois in 2004 he worked as a mental health crisis counselor in central Illinois until he joined Menninger in 2008. Now retired, he lives with his wife in Katy, Texas, a suburb of Houston. He enjoys reading, writing, traveling, and spending time with family who live in Texas and on both coasts. He has one son, two stepchildren and four grandchildren. Show Notes https://www.thedadedge.com/friday71

We only have 18 summers with our kids, and then they're gone. As much as we don't wanna think about it. Our kids will not be under our own roof forever. Today, my guest and I talk about ways we can embrace moments, be a hundred percent present with our kids, create a relationship with our wives, where it feels like we're always newly dating, no matter how long we've been together and how we can save for the future. Father of 4 graduates and loving husband, Matt Meline is the founder and CEO of PrairieFire, a company dedicated to helping financial planning and advice. Matt is committed to improving his clients' quality of life through better money planning and investments by building the components to help families prepare so that when their children go to college it is not an issue of stress or conflict, and helping them plan for an exciting empty nest lifestyle along with a financial plan for the second half of their lives. A graduate of the University of Northern Iowa, Matt traveled the Midwest primarily as senior manager for various banking organizations but in the mid 1990s decided to become a full time financial planner. Show Notes https://www.thedadedge.com/389

Porn is one of the most common traps for men to fall into. Many of us think it's harmless but the fact of the matter is porn use will steal the number one precious commodity in our life and that is our time. My guest today gives us a deep dive into the emotional and psychological impact that porn has on our brain, our lives, relationships, and even productivity. A passionate and faithful promoter of mental health, Dr. Cameron Staley is a clinical psychologist dedicated to counseling and teaching psychology courses. Creator of the "Life After" series where he helps people improve their mental health by learning about the therapeutic approaches and research available. He gave a TEDx talk, Changing the Narrative Around the Addiction Story, where he shared the details of his research and counseling experience on helpful ways to talk about sexuality and how to effectively reduce the viewing of unwanted pornography through mindfulness. He developed a self-directed online program called Life After Pornography, which is based on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) concepts. He co-authored a chapter on Personality Disorders for an Abnormal Psychology textbook and has published several research studies on sexuality. Show Notes: www.thedadedge.com/friday70

28% of Americans don't have any savings to cover bills in case of emergencies. And another 21% said they had some money saved up, but not enough to cover even three months of expenses if needed. Being a husband and father means that we are the providers for our families. My guest shares simple and effective strategies to lower our financial stress, save for emergencies and how to work together as a team with our wives to create a financial future that we can feel good about. In 2009, Sam Dogen founded Financial Samurai, one of the top independently owned personal finance sites today with over 1 million organic visitors a month. During the middle of the financial crisis in 2009, he began Financial Samurai to help make sense of the financial crisis. He had been working in finance for 10 years and thought he had been doing all the right things with my money – saving 50%+, diversifying into real estate, maxing out my 401(k), etc. Yet, he still lost about 35% of my net worth within a matter of six months. It was a humbling experience. On the bright side, the financial crisis made him realize that he no longer wanted to work in the financial services industry. He lost the hunger to make lots of money and climb the corporate ladder after 13 years in the business. Instead, the downturn focused his attention on something he really enjoyed doing: writing and connecting with others online. He found himself addicted to Financial Samurai before work, during his lunch break, and after work. He was having so much fun! Therefore, in the Fall of 2011, he came up with the idea of negotiating a severance to be free from work for good. Sam has been married for 14 years and is the father of 2 kids. Show Notes: https://www.thedadedge.com/388

We all experience times of fear, worrying, suffering, and stress through life. Sometimes it can last a day, weeks, months, seasons, or even years. But the bottom line is life was never meant to be easy or joyful at all times. However, we can shorten these tough times in our lives by becoming more resilient today, my guest shares from a faith based lens on how we can become more emotionally and spiritually resilient, even when it seems impossible. Daniel Fusco grew up in a nominal Catholic family, and never heard much about Jesus. Because of faithful people sharing with him the truth about who Jesus is, he came to a saving knowledge of Jesus Christ in 1998 while he was in his last year at Rutgers University in New Brunswick, NJ. He employs what some describe as a unique style of teaching. He likes to take the timeless truths of Scripture and make them easily accessible and applicable for men and women of all ages, backgrounds, and cultures. He also gets to host the Real. with Daniel Fusco TV show and the Jesus is Real Radio Ministry, featuring messages on TV and radio stations across the country. He loves to write and is a featured contributor to "Preaching Today," and has published articles with Leadership Journal, pastors.com, and Calvarychapel.com. He's written three books, Ahead of the Curve, (self-published), Honestly, Getting Real About Jesus and our Messy Lives, and Upward, Inward, and Outward, Love God, Love Yourself, Love Others (both published by NavPress). All books are available at Amazon.com. He has taught at churches, retreats, youth rallies, leadership seminars, seminaries, college campuses, and pastor's conferences both in the States and abroad. He is married to Lynn. They live with their three children and a crazy dog in Southwest Washington. Show Notes: https://www.thedadedge.com/friday69