The Dad Edge Podcast

This episode was recorded live in the Dad Edge Alliance Mastermind community. We've turned this into a live radio show and it's awesome! Join Larry and Dan Zehner as they bring on men from The Alliance LIVE and take their questions.

What's holding you back from becoming your best self? What about your environment is keeping you from growing? How can you assess your life and your abilities to discover your super powers? Today, we have Dr. Richard Shuster on the show. He is a Clinical Psychologist, Information Technology Expert, founder of a non-profit called Every Kid Rocks, and the host of The Daily Helping Podcast. Dr. Shuster shares the story of the near fatal crash that radically shifted his aim in life. He discusses the destructive "trophy case" effect of the internet and what parents should and should not share about their family life on social media. He also talks about how to create an environment that forces you to grow and how to do a comprehensive assessment of your life so that you can use your super powers to be part of the change process for others. For the show notes and exclusive links mentioned in this episode go to gooddadproject.com/225. ———— Join the Free Dad Edge Facebook Group at gooddadproject.com/group. Apply for The Dad Edge Alliance at gooddadproject.com/alliance.

As the head of your family, nothing changes if you don't take action. If you want to lose weight, grow in your job or business, or have deeper relationships with your wife and kids, it's up to you to make it happen. Today we have everyday dad, Mark, on the show. He has been married for thirteen years and has two boys. He joined The Dad Edge Alliance two months ago and shares his insights on how taking action as the head of your family can make your life more organized, fun, and fulfilling. For the show notes and exclusive links mentioned in this episode go to gooddadproject.com/thursday169. ———— Join the Free Dad Edge Facebook Group at gooddadproject.com/group. Apply for The Dad Edge Alliance at gooddadproject.com/alliance.

This episode was recorded live in the Dad Edge Alliance Mastermind community. We've turned this into a live radio show and it's awesome! Join Larry and JMack as they bring men from The Alliance LIVE and take their questions.

What if we could tap into the mindset of an elite operator and become a hero in everyday life? Today we're going to learn from the very best. John "Tig" Tiegen is one of the heroes who was behind The Battle of Benghazi when militants attacked a diplomatic compound on September 11th, 2012, an incident that was portrayed in the 2016 Michael Bay film called 13 Hours. Tig talks about what it was really like in Benghazi and how he's adjusted to civilian life since. He tells us how to navigate obstacles while staying true to our authentic selves. He also shares his thoughts on being a husband to a military woman and the father of seven-year-old twins. For the show notes and exclusive links mentioned in this episode go to gooddadproject.com/224. ———— Join the Free Dad Edge Facebook Group at gooddadproject.com/group. Apply for The Dad Edge Alliance at gooddadproject.com/alliance.

Having resilient kids is something all parents want. We want our kids to be confident, make smart decisions, and have the ability to triumph over challenges in life. What we often forget is that in order to raise resilient kids, we have to be resilient ourselves. Chris and Holly Santillo joined us for a live Q&A in our Dad Edge Alliance Mastermind. They are the authors of Resilience Parenting: Raising Resilient Children in an Era of Detachment and Dependence. They are also karate instructors with a combined thirty-five years of experience educating children in their dojos and are raising three boys of their own. Chris and Holly answer real questions from everyday dads about kids when it comes to failure, respect, and communication. They also share the Three Pillars of Resilience Parenting that will build a strong mental and emotional foundation for parents as well as their children. For the show notes and exclusive links mentioned in this episode go to gooddadproject.com/thursday167. ———— Join the Free Dad Edge Facebook Group at gooddadproject.com/group. Apply for The Dad Edge Alliance at gooddadproject.com/alliance.

This episode was recorded live in the Dad Edge Alliance Mastermind community. We've turned this into a live radio show and it's awesome! Join Larry and JMack as they bring men from The Alliance LIVE and take their questions.

Are you leading a rich life? Or are you drifting without intention, just trying to make it through the day? If you think there is more for you than what you have now, this show is for you. Wealth is our topic today. We're not talking about the usual definition of wealth, but what it means to you. To some people, having a happy, healthy family is wealth. To others, it's freedom. To many, it's the sports cars and big houses. But it doesn't matter what your dream life is if you're not thinking and acting in a way that gets you results. Today's guest is Matt Aitchison. He is the creator of The Rich Life Academy and host of the Millionaire Mindcast. "Matty A" is here to talk about breaking free from your default setting by auditing every aspect of your life and reengineering it so that you will exceed beyond the present identity you have for yourself. For the show notes and exclusive links mentioned in this episode go to gooddadproject.com/223. ———— Join the Free Dad Edge Facebook Group at gooddadproject.com/group. Apply for The Dad Edge Alliance at gooddadproject.com/alliance.

This show was recorded right after The Dad Edge Live Summit and we're going to share a quick thought from the event that is so important to our kids. We might not even notice it, but much of the time, when our kid asks us to do something with them, our default answer is "no." We're busy. Maybe later. After we get one more thing checked off our endless to-do list. What we don't think about is how badly our kids just want to hang out and spend time with us. Today we talk about changing our default setting. We always have things going on, but we need to stop and think about what matters most. What would happen if next time your kid asks you to play with them or take them out, that your default answer is "yes?" For the show notes and exclusive links mentioned in this episode go to gooddadproject.com/thursday166. ———— Join the Free Dad Edge Facebook Group at gooddadproject.com/group. Apply for The Dad Edge Alliance at gooddadproject.com/alliance.

This episode was recorded live in the Dad Edge Alliance Mastermind community. We've turned this into a live radio show and it's awesome! Join Larry and JMack as they bring men from The Alliance LIVE and take their questions.

Our society is obsessed with early achievement. We want our kids to become incredible athletes, advanced students, and high-earners. We have a tendency to compare them with their peers and if they aren't at the same level, we worry that they won't succeed. Our guest is Richard Karlgaard. He's a journalist, award-winning entrepreneur, and speaker. He is the author of bestselling book, Late Bloomers: The Power of Patience in a World Obsessed with Early Achievement. He talks about how today's kids are under huge pressure to perform and feel like failures if they don't meet society's expectations. This coincides with a 70% rise in depression and anxiety in teenagers in the past 25 years. It's natural for every parent to wish the best for their child's future, but Richard Karlgaard explains how kids develop in different ways at different ages. He teaches us how to meet our kids where they are and give them space to grow. He also tells us how allowing them to find their way later in life can be an advantage to long-term achievement and happiness. For the show notes and exclusive links mentioned in this episode go to gooddadproject.com/222. ———— Join the Free Dad Edge Facebook Group at gooddadproject.com/group. Apply for The Dad Edge Alliance at gooddadproject.com/alliance.

We're just beginning to understand the impact of the internet and smartphones on society. Our time and attention are sucked away, and we look at a screen instead of our real lives. Energy for valuable activities is drained from us and we have nothing left for creative thinking. The long-term effects technology has on our kids' wellbeing and development is even more alarming, leading to mental health issues and addictive behavior. Today we have a fascinating conversation with our previous guest, Cal Newport, the author of Digital Minimalism who answers questions live in our Dad Edge Alliance Mastermind. These are answers every parent needs to hear. Don't miss this episode! For the show notes and exclusive links mentioned in this episode go to gooddadproject.com/thursday165. ———— Join the Free Dad Edge Facebook Group at gooddadproject.com/group. Apply for The Dad Edge Alliance at gooddadproject.com/alliance.

This episode was recorded live in the Dad Edge Alliance Mastermind community. We've turned this into a live radio show and it's awesome! Join Larry and JMack as they bring men from The Alliance LIVE and take their questions.

Most men are motivated by the same thing, and it's the wrong thing—fear. We run away from the life we don't want, struggling to avoid discomfort and scarcity. We are under constant stress and have nothing left for ourselves. But fear is a bad motivator. We can only run so far and so fast before we become depleted and burned out. Today I have an amazing guest who is no stranger to the spotlight. Tommy Baker is the host of Resist Average Podcast and helps dreamers create the lives they truly desire. He is the author of three bestselling books, and his most recent release, The Leap of Your Life, is about how we can resist average and make bold decisions toward the dreams that scare us. Tommy talks about the myth of clarity, leveraging regret, and taking action despite never feeling ready. If you're in survival mode or in a comfortable but boring rut, this show will change your trajectory! For the show notes and exclusive links mentioned in this episode go to gooddadproject.com/221. ———— Join the Free Dad Edge Facebook Group at gooddadproject.com/group. Apply for The Dad Edge Alliance at gooddadproject.com/alliance.

All marriages have highs and lows, but what happens when things never seem to get better? Have you tried to do everything you think is right, but nothing seems to be working? Communication with your wife has broken down. Resentment grows, walls build up, and you look at your spouse and wonder, what happened to us? Today we have everyday dad and husband, Ryan on the show. He is the thirty-five-year-old father of three and has a fourth child on the way. His marriage fell into a slump, and he knew he couldn't just leave it on auto-pilot. He joined The Dad Edge Alliance, and in talking with the other members, learned that the marriage problems he had were extremely common and fixable. Ryan shares what he's learned to take his marriage from "fine" to on fire, and one communication tip that will totally shifted the way his marriage works. For the show notes and exclusive links mentioned in this episode go to gooddadproject.com/thursday164. ———— Join the Free Dad Edge Facebook Group at gooddadproject.com/group. Apply for The Dad Edge Alliance at gooddadproject.com/alliance.

This episode was recorded live in the Dad Edge Alliance Mastermind community. We've turned this into a live radio show and it's awesome! Join Larry and JMack as they bring men from The Alliance LIVE and take their questions.

Today we're going to focus in on our marriages. Tony and Alisa DiLorenzo are the hosts of the One Extraordinary Marriage podcast, which has been running for nine years strong. They are also the co-authors of the Amazon best seller, 7 Days of Sex Challenge. When you listen to their actionable advice, you'll understand how they've helped people from all over the world transform their relationships with their spouses. In this show, John and Alisa talk about: How to become a proactive instead of reactive participant in your marriage Why you need to take divorce off the table and go "all in" How to approach your spouse with appreciation, not expectation How to begin difficult conversations about raising kids, sex, and finances What their 7 Days of Sex Challenge is all about and how it will make your marriage extraordinary Learn the principles of keeping your marriage passionate, alive, and flourishing! For the show notes and exclusive links mentioned in this episode go to gooddadproject.com/220. ———— Join the Free Dad Edge Facebook Group at gooddadproject.com/group. Apply for The Dad Edge Alliance at gooddadproject.com/alliance.

Today, more parents are raising kids with anxiety, depression, and OCD but have no idea how to cope. Judging by the downloads on our shows about anxiety and depression in kids, this topic is in high demand. Unfortunately, the stigma that still surrounds mental health issues prevents parents from talking about them. The truth is, many mental health issues are part of physiological problems that are beyond a child's control. We need to educate ourselves as parents and help our children walk through their fear and manage their feelings. That is why today we have an exclusive Dad Edge Alliance Q&A with child therapist, Natasha Daniels. In this show, you will hear everyday dads talk about the real struggles they have with their kids in ages ranging from toddler to teenagers. Natasha Daniels answers questions about different behaviors including panic attacks, strange phobias, and drug abuse. Find out how to help kids with anxiety and depression and what signs to look out for in this episode! For the show notes and exclusive links mentioned in this episode go to gooddadproject.com/thursday163. ———— Join the Free Dad Edge Facebook Group at gooddadproject.com/group. Apply for The Dad Edge Alliance at gooddadproject.com/alliance.

This episode was recorded live in the Dad Edge Alliance Mastermind community. We've turned this into a live radio show and it's awesome! Join Larry and JMack as they bring men from The Alliance LIVE and take their questions.

What is the story you've been telling yourself over and over again that keeps you from stepping into the best self you can possibly be? Mark Crandall is a Transformational Life Coach, host of the Purpose Chasers Podcast, and the author of Embrace Your Past Win Your Future: The Difference Between Being A Victim and Playing One. He was not a dad at the recording of this episode, but he will likely be one when it airs. Mark has tremendous insight as a son who was abandoned by his biological parents and a man who is about to step into his role as a father. Mark tells us how to: detect and debunk self-limiting beliefs change the toxic story you have about yourself keep pushing through fear resist the temptation to fall back into a destructive mindset stop playing small and step into the role of the hero of your story Get ready to win your future! For the show notes and exclusive links mentioned in this episode go to gooddadproject.com/219. ———— Join the Free Dad Edge Facebook Group at gooddadproject.com/group. Apply for The Dad Edge Alliance at gooddadproject.com/alliance.

Are you taking ownership of your business, relationships, health, and future? Or are you blaming things outside yourself for a stagnant life? What is preventing you from living as your best self? It's the ego. Most of us don't want to admit we don't have it all figured out. We don't want people to see that we're vulnerable. We close ourselves to learning when we're afraid to ask questions. The ego blocks us from growing. Today we have an everyday dad on the show to talk about how to drill down to your core values and surrender your ego to supercharge your life. For the show notes and exclusive links mentioned in this episode go to gooddadproject.com/thursday162. ———— Join the Free Dad Edge Facebook Group at gooddadproject.com/group. Apply for The Dad Edge Alliance at gooddadproject.com/alliance.

This episode was recorded live in the Dad Edge Alliance Mastermind community. We've turned this into a live radio show and it's awesome! Join Larry and JMack as they bring men from The Alliance LIVE and take their questions.

There is a great deal of awareness surrounding autism and ADHD in children. What has not been equally addressed are anxiety and depression in kids. Many children suffer in silence and parents don't understand what's wrong. Today we are going to talk about how to identify and differentiate between depression and anxiety, signs and behavior patterns to look out for, and tools to help us teach children how to cope. Natasha Daniels is a child therapist who specializes in anxiety and OCD. She is the bestselling author of Anxiety Sucks! A Teen Survival Guide and How to Parent Your Anxious Toddler. Her work has been featured on various sites including Huffington Post, Scary Mommy and The Mighty. She's a mom to three kids who have anxiety issues and her mission is to create support for parents through her private practice, podcast, videos, and online courses. The worst thing to do if you suspect your child may have a problem with anxiety and depression is avoid it. Learn how to tackle this problem head on so that you and your children are empowered to deal with anxiety and depression in a proactive way. For the show notes and exclusive links mentioned in this episode go to gooddadproject.com/218. ———— Join the Free Dad Edge Facebook Group at gooddadproject.com/group. Apply for The Dad Edge Alliance at gooddadproject.com/alliance.

Today I'm sitting down with everyday dad and alliance member, Mike. He's having a great time now being a father, but it wasn't always this way. Mike is the father of an 8 year old daughter and a 5 year old son. When his son was first born, he couldn't understand why he didn't feel a connection to his baby. He thought something was wrong with him but was afraid to tell anyone about it. As his kids grew, his noticed his patience was thin, and he was worried he'd end up being "the dad that yelled a lot." He was also afraid that he wouldn't have all the answers to the questions his kids asked, and he suffered chronic anxiety. This was a huge catalyst for change. One of the hardest things for men to do is ask for help, but Mike was tired of doing life on his own. He didn't want to lean on his wife for everything either. That's when he made himself a priority and joined The Dad Edge Alliance. Listen to Mike's journey, and why men are better together! For the show notes and exclusive links mentioned in this episode go to gooddadproject.com/thursday161. ———— Join the Free Dad Edge Facebook Group at gooddadproject.com/group. Apply for The Dad Edge Alliance at gooddadproject.com/alliance.

Fifty percent of marriages end in divorce. Out of those that stay together, only seventeen percent report being happy. It seems like the odds are against us. Is it possible to take our marriages, whether they are meh or miserable, and transform them into passionate, thriving relationships? Today we get a woman's raw perspective. Brandy Salazar, co-author of The Miracle Morning for Couples, is back on the show. She talks about what we're missing in marriages, communication secrets, and why your wife never seems to be "in the mood." She also tells us how to get to know our wives on the deepest level so that we have fewer arguments, more fun, and the most amazing sex ever. Gentlemen, you'll want to take notes on this episode. Get ready to learn how to light your woman up! For the show notes and exclusive links mentioned in this episode go to gooddadproject.com/217. ———— Join the Free Dad Edge Facebook Group at gooddadproject.com/group. Apply for The Dad Edge Alliance at gooddadproject.com/alliance.

When it comes to getting healthy, there are really no f*cking excuses. Without our health, we can't be the best versions of ourselves. We want to have the strength, the stamina, and the mental clarity to live life to the fullest. We want to feel comfortable and confident in our bodies, but something always gets in the way. Whether you're revisiting your 2019 health goals, or getting in shape for the summer, today's show with Renegade Radio's Jay Ferruggia will give you a stripped-down list of everything you need to know to get in the best health of your life. For the show notes and exclusive links mentioned in this episode go to gooddadproject.com/thursday160. ———— Join the Free Dad Edge Facebook Group at gooddadproject.com/group. Apply for The Dad Edge Alliance at gooddadproject.com/alliance.

This episode was recorded live in the Dad Edge Alliance Mastermind community. We've turned this into a live radio show and it's awesome! Join Larry and JMack as they bring men from The Alliance LIVE and take their questions. At the end, we talk about the 2019 Dad Edge Summit! 2018 was life changing for the men that attended. 2019 is going to take things to an even higher level!

Alcohol is embedded into our society. Besides its traditional use as a social lubricant and its presence in nearly every celebration, the alcohol industry has psychologically programmed us to crave alcohol. But is it really adding to our enjoyment of life? Today we have Ruari Fairbairns back on the show. He is the cofounder of One Year No Beer, a massive, global alcohol-free movement. Ruari started in a job where drinking was part of a successful career, but he when he became a dad, the late nights and hangovers threatened his relationship with his family. He quit alcohol and was surprised to find how it revolutionized his life. His story comes full circle with a recent encounter with the Dalai Lama. Ruari talks about rewiring your brain and changing your relationship with alcohol. Whether it's the occasional binge or a few daily beers after work, alcohol has a huge impact on your mental and physical wellbeing. He also tells us how to combat the stigma associated with not drinking and how to be alcohol-free and still have fun. For the show notes and exclusive links mentioned in this episode go to gooddadproject.com/216. ———— Join the Free Dad Edge Facebook Group at gooddadproject.com/group. Apply for The Dad Edge Alliance at gooddadproject.com/alliance.

Money is a generational issue. Most of us weren't taught it, our parents weren't taught it, and our grandparents weren't taught it. Unless we break the pattern, our kids will have the same issues, overspending on credit cards and not investing enough to provide a secure future. What lessons are you teaching your kids about money? What about personal accountability, savings, and investing? How do they see you spend money? There is a balance between money management and enjoying life. We don't have to teach a scarcity mindset for our kids to be money smart. Today we talk to a special guest who tells us his dad's approach to raising financially responsible kids and how it made him leagues ahead of his peers of the same age. For the show notes and exclusive links mentioned in this episode go to gooddadproject.com/thursday159. ———— Join the Free Dad Edge Facebook Group at gooddadproject.com/group. Apply for The Dad Edge Alliance at gooddadproject.com/alliance.

This episode was recorded live in the Dad Edge Alliance Mastermind community. We've turned this into a live radio show and it's awesome! Join Larry and JMack as they bring men from The Alliance LIVE and take their questions. At the end, we talk about the 2019 Dad Edge Summit! 2018 was life changing for the men that attended. 2019 is going to take things to an even higher level!

How can we teach our kids to navigate hardships and adversity while also raising them to be well-behaved? Today's guest is Chris Santillo, the author of Resilience Parenting: Raising Resilient Children in an Era of Detachment and Dependence. Chris is a black belt instructor of Kempo karate and has established a foundation of three pillars in parenting—learning, service, and integrity. You will find out what snowplow parenting is and why it's so damaging. You'll also learn why you should formulate a family creed, how to teach ownership and independence, and how to give kids space to overcome challenges to become constant learners in life. For the show notes and exclusive links mentioned in this episode go to gooddadproject.com/215. ———— Join the Free Dad Edge Facebook Group at gooddadproject.com/group. Apply for The Dad Edge Alliance at gooddadproject.com/alliance.

All of us at some time in our lives will face a time of darkness and despair. It could be financial ruin, divorce, a health crisis, or a shameful mistake. Chances are that when we are struggling through a difficult time, we won't let anyone know about it. When someone asks us how we are, we'll say, "I'm fine." In this case FINE means: F*cked up Insecure Neurotic and Emotional We tend to take our frustrations out on those around us, blind to the damage we are causing. Addictions can take over when we feel like there is no other way to calm the chaos. We're excited to bring Joe Burnham back on the show. He is a Dad Edge Alliance mastermind member who was on the podcast previously to talk about his life after getting arrested in a prostitution sting. Today he tells us how no one is beyond redemption and that it is possible to recover from a downfall by turning shame and regret into power. For the show notes and exclusive links mentioned in this episode go to gooddadproject.com/thursday158. ———— Join the Free Dad Edge Facebook Group at gooddadproject.com/group. Apply for The Dad Edge Alliance at gooddadproject.com/alliance.

This episode was recorded live in the Dad Edge Alliance Mastermind community. We've turned this into a live radio show and it's awesome! Join Larry and JMack as they bring men from The Alliance LIVE and take their questions. At the end, we talk about the 2019 Dad Edge Summit! 2018 was life changing for the men that attended. 2019 is going to take things to an even higher level!

Everyone is talking about finding your "why" or your purpose in life. The idea is that once you know your why, everything else falls into place. But what if you don't know your why or how to find it? What do you do when you realize you are trapped in a story that you would have never written for yourself? How do you become who you were created to be? Today we have Mike Flynn back on the show. He is the host of the Impact Entrepreneur podcast and has just released his new book, Master the Key: A Story to Free Your Potential, Find Meaning and Live Life on Purpose. Mike is going to teach us the 4 elements of ownership, why me must learn to sit in silence with ourselves, and how to find our why. He also reveals the most important key to stepping into our destiny—to believe we are worthy of it. For the show notes and exclusive links mentioned in this episode go to gooddadproject.com/214. ———— Join the Free Dad Edge Facebook Group at gooddadproject.com/group. Apply for The Dad Edge Alliance at gooddadproject.com/alliance.

We're going to do something new for Thursday Throwdown. I receive a lot of emails from listeners, so in this episode I'm going to answer three questions from The Dad Edge mailbox. Send your email to [email protected] and your question might be featured in the next show! Today we're going to cover three topics: How to get a child to listen and obey without yelling. How to stay motivated when you're in a funk. How to start a side-hustle without sacrificing family time. For the show notes and exclusive links mentioned in this episode go to gooddadproject.com/thursday157. ———— Join the Free Dad Edge Facebook Group at gooddadproject.com/group. Apply for The Dad Edge Alliance at gooddadproject.com/alliance.

This episode was recorded live in the Dad Edge Alliance Mastermind community. We've turned this into a live radio show and it's awesome! Join Larry and JMack as they bring men from The Alliance LIVE and take their questions. At the end, we talk about the 2019 Dad Edge Summit! 2018 was life changing for the men that attended. 2019 is going to take things to an even higher level!

Today's show is about distraction. Tech can be our best friend and worst enemy. Our devices are no longer normal telephones. They've become our constant companions. Texts, emails, social media and loads of content compete for our attention every hour of the day. We are more distracted and overwhelmed than ever before. It not only affects our work life but can do irreparable damage to our family life as well. Will our kids grow up missing their parents who are always on their phone? Cal Newport is a bestselling author and the father of three boys. You won't find him on any social media, because he doesn't have any. He the author of six books, including, most recently, the New York Times bestseller, Digital Minimalism: Choosing a Focused Life in a Noisy World. Cal is going to tell us how tech is engineered to keep us on our phones and steal time away from our lives. He also talks about how it affects our memory and anxiety levels. Cal teaches us what boundaries to set for screen time with our kids and gives us a 30-Day plan to step away from tech and rebuild our digital lives in a way that serves us. Don't waste another minute being distracted from the things that are most important to you. For the show notes and exclusive links mentioned in this episode go to gooddadproject.com/213. ———— Join the Free Dad Edge Facebook Group at gooddadproject.com/group. Apply for The Dad Edge Alliance at gooddadproject.com/alliance.

More kids are suffering from anxiety and depression than in any other previous generation. What is it like to raise kids who suffer from anxiety and depression? How can partners align without pointing fingers and being hurtful? I went on the Parenting Survival Podcast to talk about the struggles I had parenting my son who has anxiety issues. Most dads are ill equipped to manage this problem, and a special skill set is required along with understanding and patience. I discuss how to use emotional validation and tactical empathy to connect and communicate with our kids as well as our wives. I also give advice on how ladies can better communicate with their men without putting them on the defensive. For the show notes and exclusive links mentioned in this episode go to gooddadproject.com/thursday156. ———— Join the Free Dad Edge Facebook Group at gooddadproject.com/group. Apply for The Dad Edge Alliance at gooddadproject.com/alliance.

This episode was recorded live in the Dad Edge Alliance Mastermind community. We've turned this into a live radio show and it's awesome! Join Larry and JMack as they bring men from The Alliance LIVE and take their questions. At the end, we talk about the 2019 Dad Edge Summit! 2018 was life changing for the men that attended. 2019 is going to take things to an even higher level!

Today I'm having a conversation with former UFC fighter and bestselling author of Driven: The Unlikely Journey from Classroom to Cage. He is also a podcast host, a speaker, a husband and a dad. Charlie "The Spaniard" Brenneman is back on the show for his third episode! We're going to have an authentic conversation about how to approach life as a constant learner, how to live by your core values, and how to find work that makes you come alive. We also discuss how to teach our kids extreme ownership, how to accept our fear sand take action in spite of them, and how to keep momentum while pursuing our goals even when we feel like giving up. For the show notes and exclusive links mentioned in this episode go to gooddadproject.com/212. ———— Join the Free Dad Edge Facebook Group at gooddadproject.com/group. Apply for The Dad Edge Alliance at gooddadproject.com/alliance.

We have a special show today! At least twice a month we invite one of our elite podcast guests to chat with our mastermind community. We've had Navy SEALs, pro-athletes, and NY Times bestselling authors. In this episode, we have former Top Gun instructor Robert "Cujo" Teschner back for an exclusive Dad Edge Alliance live Q&A with our members! Nearly 50 men participated in this virtual meeting. Robert "Cujo' Teschner talks about the strategies outlined in his Amazon bestselling book, Debrief to Win. After listening to this show you will know how to create teams and plan in advance to win at home and in the workplace. You'll learn how to celebrate victories, praise your kids properly, and how to keep that no quit attitude no matter what adversity throws at you. You'll also learn how to get out of the lull of complacency and how to stop blaming and shaming yourself for your shortcomings. Get ready to apply Top Gun tactics to your life! For the show notes and exclusive links mentioned in this episode go to gooddadproject.com/thursday155. ———— Join the Free Dad Edge Facebook Group at gooddadproject.com/group. Apply for The Dad Edge Alliance at gooddadproject.com/alliance.

This episode was recorded live in the Dad Edge Alliance Mastermind community. We've turned this into a live radio show and it's awesome! Join Larry and JMack as they bring men from The Alliance LIVE and take their questions. At the end, we talk about the 2019 Dad Edge Summit! 2018 was life changing for the men that attended. 2019 is going to take things to an even higher level!

Today's show is going to ramp you up! Jason Womack is an executive coach and bestselling author of Your Best Just Got Better and Get Momentum: How to Start When you're Stuck. He's going to talk about why men are so good at starting things but not finishing them, and how to surround yourself with people who will instantly rocket you to where want to go. He also shares two of his forward thinking tools that will completely blow your mind and crush the limited view you have of your future. For the show notes and exclusive links mentioned in this episode go to gooddadproject.com/211. ———— Join the Free Dad Edge Facebook Group at gooddadproject.com/group. Apply for The Dad Edge Alliance at gooddadproject.com/alliance.

On Thursdays we like to interview every day dads. Today we talk to Dad Edge Alliance member, Ben. His mission was to become the best father he could be to his 6 year old son and a 4 year old daughter. He knew that they were picking up on what he did, not what he said, but sometimes he had a hard time being calm. After struggling with anxiety most of his life, he realized he needed to find a way to stay patient, especially when the kids were crying and things were stressful with work. Ben had to go inward to face his flaws, to confront the truth about who he was and who he wanted to be. This unlocked the journey to living his life according to his values, to staying calm through the storm by accepting others as they are and letting go of the need to control. For the show notes and exclusive links mentioned in this episode go to gooddadproject.com/thursday154. ———— Join the Free Dad Edge Facebook Group at gooddadproject.com/group. Apply for The Dad Edge Alliance at gooddadproject.com/alliance.

This episode was recorded live in the Dad Edge Alliance Mastermind community. We've turned this into a live radio show and it's awesome! Join Larry and JMack as they bring men from The Alliance LIVE and take their questions. At the end, we talk about the 2019 Dad Edge Summit! 2018 was life changing for the men that attended. 2019 is going to take things to an even higher level!

Warning: Dads, this episode is explicit. Make sure you're not with the kids while listening. Today, we are going to talk about how to become a Master Lover. After we get married and have kids, we step into the role of dad. Our wives go into mothering mode, and we lose the all-consuming passion that we felt in the beginning of the relationship. 50% of couples are dissatisfied with their sex lives. 2/3 of couples feel they don't have sex often enough. Why is it so hard to keep the excitement and attraction going? Elisa Popescu is an Intimacy and Relationship coach and the creator of The Master Lover Program. She is going to tell us the 5 Core Needs of a Woman and how we can use them to ignite our wives' sexual energy. She also identifies the 5 Core Needs of Men and how being aware of them will help us take the lead and get back to that primal bedroom experience we crave. Don't miss this hot show that will revolutionize the sex lives of both husbands and wives! For the show notes and exclusive links mentioned in this episode go to gooddadproject.com/210. ———— Join the Free Dad Edge Facebook Group at gooddadproject.com/group. Apply for The Dad Edge Alliance at gooddadproject.com/alliance.

Today is the 3 year anniversary for Thursday Throwdown and the 4th year anniversary since the launch of The Dad Edge/Good Dad Project Podcast! Thanks to all our fans for making the show such a wild success. Today's show is about all you podcast listeners. We're calling out the content zombies. What is a content zombie? Those of us who binge on podcasts, listen to tons of audiobooks, download all the free guides, read all the articles, and watch all the videos on how to improve our lives, but never put the information we learn into practice. Instead of choosing one idea and sticking with it, we just keep sucking up more content. No matter how good it is, it's useless to us because we are not implementing it. In this episode, we talk about how to choose the best idea and start taking action so you can avoid stagnation and always be moving forward in life. Don't be a content zombie! For the show notes and exclusive links mentioned in this episode go to gooddadproject.com/thursday153. ———— Join the Free Dad Edge Facebook Group at gooddadproject.com/group. Apply for The Dad Edge Alliance at gooddadproject.com/alliance.

This episode was recorded live in the Dad Edge Alliance Mastermind community. We've turned this into a live radio show and it's awesome! Join Larry and JMack as they bring men from The Alliance LIVE and take their questions. At the end, we talk about the 2019 Dad Edge Summit! 2018 was life changing for the men that attended. 2019 is going to take things to an even higher level!

Identity Theft is a huge problem that encompasses more than credit card and bank fraud. Your personal identifying information can be used by criminals to apply for loans in your name, commit prescription pill fraud, or work under your professional license. Worst of all, your child's information can be sold on the dark web and you may not find out till years later that their name has been destroyed. Barry Russel from Legal Shield is here to talk about the five different kinds of identity theft, case studies of identity theft, and how we can protect ourselves and our families from identity theft. He also tells us what steps we need to take if we suspect our identity has been stolen. This problem is rampant and out of control. It's not a matter of if. It's a matter of when. Arm yourself with everything you need to know about identity theft in this episode. For the show notes and exclusive links mentioned in this episode go to gooddadproject.com/209. ———— Join the Free Dad Edge Facebook Group at gooddadproject.com/group. Apply for The Dad Edge Alliance at gooddadproject.com/alliance.

Last month for Thursday Throwdown, we covered the 4 Elements of a Legendary Marriage with Lance Salazar. Over 4 weeks, he broke it down into: The Individual, The Partnership, Becoming Friends, and Becoming Lovers. Today I'm going to talk about the marriage partnership in action. I applied a quasi business-like approach to working with my wife to make sure we were on the same page when it came to responsibilities. This included a weekly meeting where we "frontloaded" and planned everything in advance from who was taking the kids to school to what we were having for dinner. We even synchronized our schedule in a Google calendar. Is it worth doing all this tedious planning? How does it benefit our marriage? Listen and find out! For the show notes and exclusive links mentioned in this episode go to gooddadproject.com/thursday152. ———— Join the Free Dad Edge Facebook Group at gooddadproject.com/group. Apply for The Dad Edge Alliance at gooddadproject.com/alliance.