The Dad Edge Podcast

Do you want more sex in your marriage? Many of us do, but have you ever asked yourself if the sex in your marriage is even worth having more of? Today, our guest gives us the intimacy tips for married men to have both MORE sex and BETTER sex with our spouses. Dr. Corey Allan is the host of Sexy Marriage Radio and is back on The Dad Edge to teach us everything we're doing wrong when it comes to approaching our wives about sex. He tells us to stop trying to fix our women and how to fix ourselves. Corey reveals women's most common complaints on how their men derail their arousal, and what we can do to make sure our desire is clear without being needy or demanding. He also talks about how to get your woman on board with sexploration and games to fire up the bedroom. Get ready to become the sexpert in your marriage! For the show notes and exclusive links mentioned in this episode go to gooddadproject.com/292. Join FREE Facebook Group at gooddadproject.com/group. Apply for The Dad Edge Alliance at gooddadproject.com/alliance. Watch this interview on YouTube gooddadproject.com/youtube. Follow us on Instagram at @thedadedge!

How do we make the right decision when it comes to where we want to devote our time, energy, and resources? What should we strive for? What should we sacrifice? As fathers, we are pulled in a hundred different directions. Our capacity is limited. It's easy to feel unsure which way to go. Today's guest has developed a system to help you design a life that brings you joy and satisfaction. Darius Mirshahzadeh is the host of Greatness Machine LIVE and the author of The Core Value Equation. He teaches us not only how to define our core values, but how to turn them into the language of our lives and use them as an anchor for all decision making. You've never heard an approach to values like this before! Learn how to always make the right decision for yourself, your work, and most importantly, your family. For the show notes and exclusive links mentioned in this episode go to gooddadproject.com/thursday237. ———— Join the Free Dad Edge Facebook Group at gooddadproject.com/group. Apply for The Dad Edge Alliance at gooddadproject.com/alliance. Follow us on Instagram at @thedadedge!

Today we are beyond excited to have Andy Frisella on The Dad Edge! This interview is the favorite above all other episodes. If you don't already know, Andy Frisella hosted the #1 business and success podcast in the world, The MFCEO project, and is the creator of 1st Phorm supplements. Andy is also the host of the Real AF Podcast and the founder of the #75Hard mental and physical fitness challenge. With a big voice, big personality, and big heart, Andy Frisella, gets real AF about his struggles. He reveals that he naturally is a weak and lazy person, and that only by learning the skill of self-discipline has he developed his unstoppable work ethic and hustle. He talks about why health must be our priority and how the #75Hard challenge develops the self-discipline we need to accomplish everything we want to do in life. He also tells us how to practice extreme time management, how to develop true self-confidence, and what legacy really means. Andy shares stuff in this show that you haven't heard on any other podcast. Get ready to get real AF about life! For the show notes and exclusive links mentioned in this episode go to gooddadproject.com/291. Join FREE Facebook Group at gooddadproject.com/group. Apply for The Dad Edge Alliance at gooddadproject.com/alliance. Watch this interview on YouTube gooddadproject.com/youtube. Follow us on Instagram at @thedadedge!

We are all going to go some day. What kind of culture do you want to leave behind for your family and the generations to come? We have an intense experience for you today. Errol Doebler, former Navy SEAL and FBI Special Agent, is back on the show. He is a husband, a father of three, and the author of The Process, Art and Science of Leadership. Errol participated in a live event with the Dad Edge Alliance, where more than 70 men had the opportunity to listen to his arsenal of family leadership training and got a chance to ask him questions on how to use the process of leadership to become strong leaders for their families. Errol explains how the leadership strategies used for battle are the same we need to use in the boardroom and the home. In this behind-the-scenes peek into the Dad Edge Alliance, you will learn how to gain trust, earn respect, and form an unbreakable family team. For the show notes and exclusive links mentioned in this episode go to gooddadproject.com/thursday236. ———— Join the Free Dad Edge Facebook Group at gooddadproject.com/group. Apply for The Dad Edge Alliance at gooddadproject.com/alliance. Follow us on Instagram at @thedadedge!

Life can often feel like a cage fight. Punches fly at us from every angle. We're swept off of our feet and tackled to the ground. Sometimes we're straight up knocked out. And if we aren't prepared to battle, we might never get back up. Today's guest is MMA fighter Josh Tyler. He is also the co-founder of Savage Gentleman, a retail brand and ethos that believes that men are both savages and gentlemen. Josh is here to reveal his secret to remaining calm in the chaos of the cage. He tells us how to employ emotional intelligence, communication, and self-awareness in a masculine way. Josh also talks about how he's applied what he's learned as an MMA fighter to family life. "The world is full of savages and gentlemen. Rare is it to find a man who can be both." For the show notes and exclusive links mentioned in this episode go to gooddadproject.com/290. Join FREE Facebook Group at gooddadproject.com/group. Apply for The Dad Edge Alliance at gooddadproject.com/alliance. Watch this interview on YouTube gooddadproject.com/youtube. Follow us on Instagram at @thedadedge!

If you were to leave the world right now, what would you want your kids to know? What would you tell them about the way you feel? What advice would you give to take them through the rest of their lives? Today we talk about the ultimate gift to leave behind for your kids. Blake Brewer lost his dad in a tragic accident when he was nineteen. Their relationship was cut short, but during the heartbreak and grief, Blake's mom handed him a letter that his father had written to him. This legacy letter not only helped Blake cope with the loss, it also made it possible for him to take his father's words with him throughout the rest of his adult life. In honor of his father and the powerful gift he left behind, Blake Brewer is on a mission to help 1 million dads write at least one meaningful, heartfelt letter to their children with the Legacy Letter Challenge. Blake knows that writing a legacy letter is a huge undertaking. What do you say? How do you say it? He talks about how to compose a legacy letter and how its effects will ripple through generations to come. For the show notes and exclusive links mentioned in this episode go to gooddadproject.com/thursday235. ———— Join the Free Dad Edge Facebook Group at gooddadproject.com/group. Apply for The Dad Edge Alliance at gooddadproject.com/alliance. Follow us on Instagram at @thedadedge!

Most of us want to accomplish many things in life. We know we need to take action to improve our health, relationships, finances, and careers. But we wake up every morning without the motivation. Today's guest is the expert on how to motivate the unmotivated. Matt Granados is speaker, coach, and the author of Motivate the Unmotivated: A proven system for sustainable motivation. He reveals the difference between motivated and unmotivated people. He talks about how motivation is not a character trait, but a state of mind. He also tells us how we can strengthen the connection between actions and outcomes to motivate ourselves and others, including our kids. Get ready to systemize motivation and finally make things happen! For the show notes and exclusive links mentioned in this episode go to gooddadproject.com/289. Join FREE Facebook Group at gooddadproject.com/group. Apply for The Dad Edge Alliance at gooddadproject.com/alliance. Watch this interview on YouTube gooddadproject.com/youtube. Follow us on Instagram at @thedadedge!

Today we talk about how to become a patient father. The Dad Edge started on one of the worst nights of my life as a dad. I lost my patience and did something I regret to this day. I didn't grow up with my dad in the picture, and the men in my life were not good father figures to me. I was raised in an uncertain, sometimes abusive, alcohol-ridden household. When I became a parent, I didn't have a clue. All I knew is what I didn't want to do, but that wasn't enough. Losing our temper does not mean that we are bad, hopeless people. We are only lacking the skills to talk ourselves down so that we can respond instead of reacting to the daily challenges of fatherhood. In this show, I give you a toolbox of strategies that you can use to understand the triggers, notice the signs, and disarm the bomb before it goes off. For the show notes and exclusive links mentioned in this episode go to gooddadproject.com/thursday234. ———— Join the Free Dad Edge Facebook Group at gooddadproject.com/group. Apply for The Dad Edge Alliance at gooddadproject.com/alliance. Follow us on Instagram at @thedadedge!

What would your world look like if you were a cool and confident leader? What if you could implement an environment of emotional awareness, problem-solving, and a never quit attitude in your work, home, and on the battlefield of life? Errol Doebler is a former Navy SEAL, FBI Special Agent, and an elite executive consultant. He believes that the same leadership applied during the chaos on the battlefield is the same leadership that should be applied in business and at home. No matter how you've approached life so far, leadership is a skill that can be learned. Errol reveals the exact methodology you need to transform yourself into an empathetic and wise leader, living with intention in everything you do. For the show notes and exclusive links mentioned in this episode go to gooddadproject.com/288. Join FREE Facebook Group at gooddadproject.com/group. Apply for The Dad Edge Alliance at gooddadproject.com/alliance. Watch this interview on YouTube gooddadproject.com/youtube. Follow us on Instagram at @thedadedge!

Let's get real. It's been hard to stay optimistic in these chaotic times and pretending everything is going to be okay is not going to solve our problems. But when we practice realistic positivity, we become more effective in our lives and create a ripple effect in the world around us. Today's guest is Christopher Wirth. He is the host of the No Quit Living podcast and the author of The Positivity Tribe. He talks about how positivity really works and gives us tactics to add more realistic positivity in our lives. He teaches us how to eliminate negative people in our circle and surround ourselves with a positivity tribe. Christopher also shows us how one act of positivity, one person at a time, will help you become a happier and more effective man, husband, and father. For the show notes and exclusive links mentioned in this episode go to gooddadproject.com/thursday233. ———— Join the Free Dad Edge Facebook Group at gooddadproject.com/group. Apply for The Dad Edge Alliance at gooddadproject.com/alliance. Follow us on Instagram at @thedadedge!

Why is it so hard to make a marriage work? And is it too late to fix your unhappy marriage? If you're struggling in your marriage, you're not alone. About 50% of marriages end in divorce, but staying in a toxic marriage can be even worse. Today we have husband and wife team Seth and Melanie Studley on the show. They are the creators of the Anatomy of Marriage podcast and app, and they coach couples back to sane and happy marriages. It's hard to believe that not long ago, Seth and Melanie's marriage was a complete train wreck. How did they fix their impossible marriage? The Studley's talk about how taking personal accountability and extreme ownership is the first step to healing a relationship. They reveal how escaping with porn, alcohol, or other distractions are not the issue, but the symptom of an underlying complication that's not being addressed. They also explain how to stop fighting and start solving problems. Don't waste another day being miserable and frustrated. Start fixing your unhappy marriage right now! For the show notes and exclusive links mentioned in this episode go to gooddadproject.com/287. Join FREE Facebook Group at gooddadproject.com/group. Apply for The Dad Edge Alliance at gooddadproject.com/alliance. Watch this interview on YouTube gooddadproject.com/youtube. Follow us on Instagram at @thedadedge!

Are you white-knuckling it through your marriage? Sometimes the relationship with our spouse gets off track and it seems beyond repair. We wonder how long we can hold on, but it's not because the marriage is hopeless. It's that we don't possess the right tools to make it work. Today's guest is Seth Studley, the other half of The Anatomy of Marriage podcast and app for couples. If you listened to the show with his wife Melanie, you'll remember that their marriage was so bad that she ended up giving him a black eye. Seth is a Licensed Family Therapist and he gives us the man's perspective on marriage. He tells us the signs that his relationship was headed for disaster, how it totally derailed, and the emotional labor he had to do to piece it back together. For those men who are tired of fighting their way through marriage, this show is a game changer. Listen now or download for later! For the show notes and exclusive links mentioned in this episode go to gooddadproject.com/thursday232. ———— Join the Free Dad Edge Facebook Group at gooddadproject.com/group. Apply for The Dad Edge Alliance at gooddadproject.com/alliance. Follow us on Instagram at @thedadedge!

Why do so many of us lose our excitement for life? When did we forget how to have fun? How do we figure out how to feel powerful and free again? Today we talk about becoming a dangerous man. Tripp Lanier is the host of The New Man Podcast and the author of This Book Will Make You Dangerous. He reveals why many husbands and fathers feel trapped, bored, drained, and overwhelmed. He talks about how playing it safe is ruining our lives and why he throws most self-help books in the trash. Tripp also shows us how we can use chaos, uncertainty, and even death to lead us to our true desires. This show is for the men who refuse to settle. Are you ready to become dangerous? For the show notes and exclusive links mentioned in this episode go to gooddadproject.com/286. Join FREE Facebook Group at gooddadproject.com/group. Apply for The Dad Edge Alliance at gooddadproject.com/alliance. Watch this interview on YouTube gooddadproject.com/youtube. Follow us on Instagram at @thedadedge!

How is marriage supposed to work? We have never been taught, and when things start derailing, we have no idea what to do. This show was planned for a later date, but it is too good and too relevant to hold onto. The pandemic has heightened the level of stress in our lives and in our relationships. Many couples are struggling to navigate through these challenging times. So today we have marriage expert and coach,Melanie Studley with us. She's the cohost of the Anatomy of Marriage podcast and co-creator of the Anatomy of Marriage app. Melanie dissects the most common issues between a man and a woman. She tells us what our spouses really think and feel when we watch porn. Melanie also explains the underlying anatomy of a marriage and gives us a formula to communicate our needs and desires as men in a confident, calm and masculine way. So simple and so powerful, don't miss the pro tips in this episode! For the show notes and exclusive links mentioned in this episode go to gooddadproject.com/thursday231. ———— Join the Free Dad Edge Facebook Group at gooddadproject.com/group. Apply for The Dad Edge Alliance at gooddadproject.com/alliance. Follow us on Instagram at @thedadedge!

Being a parent challenges us in every way. Parenting an ADHD or Autistic child is even more challenging. Kids don't come with instruction manuals and the constant struggle can make you feel frustrated, stuck and hopeless. Today we have Penny Williams on The Dad Edge. She's a coffee-lovin', ADHD-obsessed momma on a mission, and she's honored to help families on this always chaotic, often stressful, anything-but-ordinary parenting journey. Through her podcast, award-winning books, online parent training programs, parent coaching, and mom retreats, Penny has helped thousands of families survive and thrive in the face of ADHD. Penny says the key is not to learn how to change your child, but how to change yourself. In this episode, she teaches the mindset and parenting skills, insights, tools, and strategies, to understand your child's behavior and help them to interact with the world in the best way possible. This show is a revelation for all dads and moms. Empower yourself with the training you need to be the parent you child needs. For the show notes and exclusive links mentioned in this episode go to gooddadproject.com/285. Join FREE Facebook Group at gooddadproject.com/group. Apply for The Dad Edge Alliance at gooddadproject.com/alliance. Watch this interview on YouTube gooddadproject.com/youtube. Follow us on Instagram at @thedadedge!

When it comes to committing to our goals, we often let ourselves down. We'll sleep in instead of getting that workout in. We'll give in to that junk food or extra beer. We'll put off our big dreams for another day. No one will know that we didn't follow through. But if we have to answer to someone else, the whole game changes. Today we talk about how you can start reaching your goals with an accountability partner. For the show notes and exclusive links mentioned in this episode go to gooddadproject.com/thursday230. ———— Join the Free Dad Edge Facebook Group at gooddadproject.com/group. Apply for The Dad Edge Alliance at gooddadproject.com/alliance. Follow us on Instagram at @thedadedge!

Gary Chapman is the author of the most popular books on marriage in the world, The 5 Love Languages. Today he talks about his new book, 5 Simple Ways to Strengthen Your Marriage: ...When You're Stuck at Home Together. Whether it has been challenging or delightful for you to be spending more time with your spouse during COVID-19, it's the perfect time to troubleshoot and renew your love. If you have a good marriage, this will make it better. If you have a troubled marriage, this will tear down the walls and help you start rebuilding. Get on the fast track to a loving, harmonious marriage with these 5 simple tips! For the show notes and exclusive links mentioned in this episode go to gooddadproject.com/284. Join FREE Facebook Group at gooddadproject.com/group. Apply for The Dad Edge Alliance at gooddadproject.com/alliance. Watch this interview on YouTube gooddadproject.com/youtube. Follow us on Instagram at @thedadedge!

How are you handling all the change happening in our world? Homeschooling, job changes, financial challenges, social upheaval? We are living in tumultuous times, but our guest today tells us that we are in a constant cycle of transitions, and we can use major life changes as catalysts for huge growth that will serve us in the future. Bruce Feiler is the bestselling author of Life is in the Transitions: Mastering Change at Any Age. He talks about these lifequake moments and how we can navigate through times of massive change. He tells about how we, as fathers, can apply this fluidity to our family dynamics. He also reveals the cyclical nature of our experience. Life rarely works out the way we expect it to. Get mentally prepared to reap the most from transitions. For the show notes and exclusive links mentioned in this episode go to gooddadproject.com/thursday229. ———— Join the Free Dad Edge Facebook Group at gooddadproject.com/group. Apply for The Dad Edge Alliance at gooddadproject.com/alliance. Follow us on Instagram at @thedadedge!

In this show I answer questions about creating a Legendary Marriage, Better Sex, and Parenting. For all resources go to: gooddadproject.com goodaddadproject.com/alliance gooddadproject.com/podcast

Our actions reveal our beliefs about ourselves 100% of the time. Are you living the right story? Life is up to me. I'm all alone. I have to make it happen. Most men live with these unspoken beliefs. We are full of intensity and lacking joy. But we are not alone. We never were. All we have to do is stop insulating ourselves from the divine guidance that is available to us. Today's guest is Morgan Snyder. He is the author of Becoming a King: The Path to Restoring The Heart Of A Man. Morgan teaches us how to become spiritually mature enough to accept the invitation to become who we really are. He tells us how to acknowledge our younger selves and give them the healing they need. He also talks about giving our kids the father they truly need, not our idea of what we think a good father is. Restore the power of your heart. Open your soul. Ignite the faith that will allow you to live beyond your identity. For the show notes and exclusive links mentioned in this episode go to gooddadproject.com/283. Join FREE Facebook Group at gooddadproject.com/group. Apply for The Dad Edge Alliance at gooddadproject.com/alliance. Watch this interview on YouTube gooddadproject.com/youtube. Follow us on Instagram at @thedadedge!

Unresolved trauma from our childhood affects every part of our lives, but the only way to be free from the pain of the past is to face it. When we acknowledge that we've been hurt, we can heal ourselves from within by starting with a few, small, brave steps. We warn you that today's show may be disturbing for some listeners. Longtime Dad Edge Alliance member, Kevin Gilroy, is the author of The Kid Upstairs, his story about overcoming trauma and sexual abuse. Kevin went through most of his life avoiding the darkness, numbing the unease in destructive ways. Now he is a new man and courageously tells us how he finally confronted his childhood and carved his own path from trauma to transformation. For the show notes and exclusive links mentioned in this episode go to gooddadproject.com/thursday228. ———— Join the Free Dad Edge Facebook Group at gooddadproject.com/group. Apply for The Dad Edge Alliance at gooddadproject.com/alliance. Follow us on Instagram at @thedadedge!

Becoming our best selves is a choice. We can choose to watch life pass us by, sleepwalking to our deathbeds full of regret. Or we can make the decision to take destiny into our own hands, leaving a distinct mark on the world. Today we have former Navy SEAL Monty Heath on The Dad Edge Podcast. Monty made the choice to leave the Navy SEALs before getting married and starting his family. He talks about how keeping calm is the most effective and important way to operate in life. He reveals how closely he came to divorce and the choice he made to never quit on his marriage. He also discusses his approach to dad life and teaches us how we can keep cool and rational through the inevitable chaos of fatherhood. For the show notes and exclusive links mentioned in this episode go to gooddadproject.com/282. Join the Dad Edge Facebook Group at gooddadproject.com/group. Apply for The Dad Edge Alliance at gooddadproject.com/alliance. Follow us on Instagram at @thedadedge!

We show up best when we are fully present in the moment, but we have a tendency to live in defense-mode based on fears from the past. It's not that we're not capable of being more open and mindful. It's that we don't know how. Today, Ben King gives us the skillset to armor down and daddy up. Ben King is an Iraq War veteran and Purple Heart recipient who has helped hundreds of veterans "armor down" with mindfulness, meditation, and yoga practices. He tells us how he changed his perspective on what it means to be strong and how that has transformed him as a man and father. He explains how to get out of the stories we tell ourselves and get into our bodies to experience life more objectively. He also teaches us how to hone our skills of empathy and patience so that we can move with life instead of against it. For the show notes and exclusive links mentioned in this episode go to gooddadproject.com/thursday227. ———— Join the Free Dad Edge Facebook Group at gooddadproject.com/group. Apply for The Dad Edge Alliance at gooddadproject.com/alliance. Follow us on Instagram at @thedadedge!

Being a man, husband, and father can be a challenge, but if we take ourselves too seriously, we forget to stop and enjoy the good moments. Laughter helps us release tension, cope with adversity, and approach life with a sense of fun. We need humor in our lives now more than ever. That is why today we have a comedian dad on the show! Aaron Kleiber has been a professional stand-up comedian for 10 years and has just released his Amazon Prime special, Grown @%$ Dad. Aaron developed his sense of humor as a coping mechanism through a rough childhood. He tells us how comedy has strengthened his ability to deal with people, endure difficult times, and improvise when faced with unexpected adversity. He also talks about how encouraging our kids' sense of humor will help them be happier, more creative, and resilient. Lighten up and let some laughter into your family! For the show notes and exclusive links mentioned in this episode go to gooddadproject.com/281. Join the Dad Edge Facebook Group at gooddadproject.com/group. Apply for The Dad Edge Alliance at gooddadproject.com/alliance. Follow us on Instagram at @thedadedge!

Of course it could, but we are never taught marriage skills. We expect our relationship to work by default, but it's not going to get better on its own. Marriage takes constant, intentional work. No relationship runs on autopilot no matter how much a couple loves each other. John Barbee felt he was failing as a husband and a father. He realized he was only participating with his family on a surface level. One day, he decided to take action and shape his relationship his wife. This involved communication, partnership, friendship, and intimacy. It also involved investing in himself. Now John's excited about his marriage again and is here to share his marriage skills for men. Get ready to finally learn how to fill your marriage with possibility again! For the show notes and exclusive links mentioned in this episode go to gooddadproject.com/thursday226. ———— Join the Free Dad Edge Facebook Group at gooddadproject.com/group. Apply for The Dad Edge Alliance at gooddadproject.com/alliance. Follow us on Instagram at @thedadedge!

What are the best ways to build mental resilience? Today's guest teaches us how to create weird and wonderful challenges to push through resistance and overcome anxiety. Ben Aldridge is the bestselling author of How to be Comfortable with Being Uncomfortable: 43 Weird & Wonderful Ways to Build a Strong, Resilient Mindset. Ben's crippling anxiety prevented him from living fully. In his search for a solution, he discovered that the more he tested himself in controlled environments, the more his anxiety diminished. Since then, he continues to push himself by accomplishing the strange and seemingly impossible. In this episode, Ben explains how to plan mental, physical, and skill-based challenges that will accelerate our growth and develop a tolerance for being uncomfortable. He talks about how we can leave our comfort zones, face our fears, and increase our confidence. He also tells us how we can help our kids build mental resilience with weird and wonderful challenges! Are you ready to get uncomfortable and build a more resilient mindset? For the show notes and exclusive links mentioned in this episode go to gooddadproject.com/280. Join the Dad Edge Facebook Group at gooddadproject.com/group. Apply for The Dad Edge Alliance at gooddadproject.com/alliance. Follow us on Instagram at @thedadedge!

You want to live up to your full potential, but something always holds you back. Fears, insecurities, and false identities keep you from living bigger. These issues are difficult to access because they lurk deep in your unconscious. Today we talk about how to reprogram your brain for success so that you can stop playing small and live as the best version of yourself. Jeff Forrester is a Dad Edge Alliance member and the author of Unleashed Potential: Simple Steps to Be the Best Version of Yourself. He shares 4 simple steps that you can use every day to stop the negative cycles that are sabotaging your life and replace them with positive habits that will reprogram your brain for success. For the show notes and exclusive links mentioned in this episode go to gooddadproject.com/thursday225. ———— Join the Free Dad Edge Facebook Group at gooddadproject.com/group. Apply for The Dad Edge Alliance at gooddadproject.com/alliance. Follow us on Instagram at @thedadedge!

You only get one life, and you want it to be legendary. How can you break free from the mundane and live for what fires up your soul? Today we are honored to have Stephen Mansfield back on The Dad Edge to talk about his new book Men on Fire: Restoring the Forces That Forge Noble Manhood. Stephen teaches us about The Seven Fires of Manhood, including heritage, battle, friendship, and legacy. He tells us how we can have those hard conversations with our children so that they will be able to face the evils of the world. He also talks about why it's important to have a circle of friends we would die for, men who are not afraid to tell us what we can't see about ourselves. This is an unforgettable show that will leave you excited about forging a noble legacy. Get ready to stoke the fires of your soul! For the show notes and exclusive links mentioned in this episode go to gooddadproject.com/279. Join the Dad Edge Facebook Group at gooddadproject.com/group. Apply for The Dad Edge Alliance at gooddadproject.com/alliance. Follow us on Instagram at @thedadedge!

You might think that only accountants or finance geniuses can figure out how to retire early, but this is not true. Our guest today retired at the age of 41! Chris Mamula was a physical therapist who wasn't excited when he thought about the future. He decided to educate himself on how to reach financial independence and he couldn't believe how easy it was. Chris is a husband and dad who now enjoys an adventurous lifestyle on his own terms. He blogs at Can I Retire Yet, is part of the Choose FI movement, and is also the primary author of the book Choose FI: Your Blueprint to Financial Independence. Today he shares his super simple financial independence tactics to help you put your wealth-building on autopilot. For the show notes and exclusive links mentioned in this episode go to gooddadproject.com/thursday224. ———— Join the Free Dad Edge Facebook Group at gooddadproject.com/group. Apply for The Dad Edge Alliance at gooddadproject.com/alliance. Follow us on Instagram at @thedadedge!

In this episode we will cover: How to Invest in your own self care without guilt How to create a legendary marriage How to get back on the horse after a slip up. How to do an after action review after you have lost your patience. Links: gooddadproject.com/patience gooddadproject.com/alliance

Financial issues are one of the biggest causes of divorce. Not only do money problems make life stressful, they can lead to conflicts that can damage a marriage and destroy a family. But what if you could take a few, simple steps right now to totally change your money situation? Today, we talk about money and your marriage and how you can make budgeting decisions with your spouse easily and argument-free. Jesse Mecham is the creator of the YNAB (You Need a Budget) app. He is back on The Dad Edge to talk about how to approach the money discussion in a way that will stop friction and encourage intimacy. He outlines his 4 Money Rules to future-proof your finances and gives guidelines for trimming the fat on your expenses without feeling deprived. After listening to this show, you will feel confident about budgeting, prepared for the unexpected, and hopeful about your dreams for the future. For the show notes and exclusive links mentioned in this episode go to gooddadproject.com/278. Join the Dad Edge Facebook Group at gooddadproject.com/group. Apply for The Dad Edge Alliance at gooddadproject.com/alliance. Follow us on Instagram at @thedadedge!

Lawrence Gordon grew up with a single mom who showed him how to be resilient, but his father was out of the picture. As he grew up, his priorities were misdirected, and his first marriage ended in divorce. As an adult, Lawrence realized that it was up to him to seek male role models and learn how to navigate the challenges of modern fatherhood. Today, Lawrence is the happily remarried father of three. He is passionate about getting men involved with reading to their kids with children's books that his kids help him create. He talks about the silver linings of the coronavirus pandemic when it comes to family. He also goes into how we can do our part to raise awareness about equality and give back to our communities to mentor the next generation of strong family leaders. For the show notes and exclusive links mentioned in this episode go to gooddadproject.com/thursday223. ———— Join the Free Dad Edge Facebook Group at gooddadproject.com/group. Apply for The Dad Edge Alliance at gooddadproject.com/alliance. Follow us on Instagram at @thedadedge!

In this episode we will be covering: 1. How to teach a boy about girls and how to talk to girls 2. How to teach kids about boundaries 3. How to know if you are ready for a mastermind group Links mentioned in this show: 1. Creating More Patience Course - gooddadproject.com/patience 2. Dad Edge Mastermind - gooddadproject.com/alliance

We are going to be in awe and on fire with this powerful show! Our guest not only overcame extreme adversity but has used it as an opportunity to grow and touch the lives of thousands. John O'Leary is a speaker and the host of the Live Inspired Podcast. He is the bestselling author of On Fire: The 7 Choices to Ignite a Radically Inspired Life. His new book is In Awe: Rediscover Your Childlike Wonder to Unleash Inspiration, Meaning, and Joy. Today he talks about the horrific fire that burned nearly 100% of his body and how he turned it into a force to inspire. He tells us how the power of a father's love can pull us through anything and how we as dads be worthy examples for our kids. We also discuss how to regain our childlike wonder and curiosity to live a richer, more fulfilling life. Are you ready to live in awe? For the show notes and exclusive links mentioned in this episode go to gooddadproject.com/277. Join the Dad Edge Facebook Group at gooddadproject.com/group. Apply for The Dad Edge Alliance at gooddadproject.com/alliance. Follow us on Instagram at @thedadedge!

Our relationship with our fathers determines how we will be as fathers. But we have a choice. We can either repeat the cycle or use it as a lesson on how not to parent. Forgiveness seems impossible when it comes to someone who hurt us so badly during the time that we needed them most, but it is the only way to not let the anger rule us as parents. Today we talk about making peace with a toxic father. Justin Chester's father was absent most of the time. When his dad was home, he was cold and mean. He'd lock Justin outside during rainstorms and pin him to the wall for not knowing how to tie his shoes. Now Justin has been married for 3 years and is the father of two sons, a one-year-old and a newborn. He knew that holding onto the resentment and trauma was holding him back in life. In a heroic act of forgiveness, he reached out and confronted his dad to bury the pain. His toxic father cannot take back the past, but Justin is no longer letting it poison his future. For the show notes and exclusive links mentioned in this episode go to gooddadproject.com/thursday222. ———— Join the Free Dad Edge Facebook Group at gooddadproject.com/group. Apply for The Dad Edge Alliance at gooddadproject.com/alliance. Follow us on Instagram at @thedadedge!