The Dad Edge Podcast

Today we have an unbelievable episode with Lewis Howes. For those of you who don't know him, Lewis Howes is the host of on the hugely popular The School of Greatness podcast and the author of the New York Times bestselling book, The School of Greatness. Lewis Howes is one of the most sought after speakers today, and has appeared all over the media, including just recently on Ellen. His new book is called The Mask of Masculinity, and Lewis Howes completely sheds his mask for us in this show. You will hear things that will shock you as well as things that will inspire you. This is one episode you will never forget! For the show notes and exclusive links mentioned in this episode CLICK HERE.

I have a special guest in the studio with me to day to talk about something near and dear to our hearts as fathers – HONESTY. For this episode, I brought in my eleven-year-old son Ethan to talk about how he feels when it's time for him to be honest with me, and how I can make it easier for him to come to me when he has a problem. For the show notes and exclusive links mentioned in this episode CLICK HERE.

My guest is mega-successful, 7-figure entrepreneur and thought leader, Nate Lind. Nate is a husband, a father, and the founder of Legendary Man. At the age of thirty-seven, Nate has already experienced huge successes and crushing failures, to the point where he considered suicide. He is here to tell us about depression in men and why openness, vulnerability, and building a tribe are more powerful than the outdated lone wolf idea of masculinity. For the show notes and exclusive links in this episode CLICK HERE.

How are mobile devices affecting our physical and mental health? How are they affecting our relationships? In this age of constant internet connection, we are facing an epidemic of living inside our phones instead of with the real live people in front us. In this short episode, I talk about four reasons why spending too much time on your phone is harmful and what The Dad Edge Alliance is doing to set boundaries for screen time. For the show notes and special links mentioned in this episode, CLICK HERE.

Today, I have an awesome return guest on to talk about ADHD and ADD. Peter Shankman's new book, Faster Than Normal, is the number one new release on Amazon. He is back to help us uncover the secrets of ADHD and give us alternatives to medication. This is a huge topic for our generation, being fathers, and the next generation, which is our own kids. We undoubtedly have the most medicated children in history, but whether you or your child have ADHD or not, you will get a lot out of this show! For the show notes and exclusive links mentioned in this episode CLICK HERE.

When the kids are born, men focus on being a father. We cannot falter in our role as a provider and protector. Our spouses focus on being mothers, which is a twenty-four-hour, seven-days-a-week job. Our marriages inevitably suffer, but many parents feel guilty for leaving the kids. On today's short episode, I'm going share my personal experience and why you need to leave the kids behind and spend some time getting to know your spouse again. For the show notes and links mentioned in this episode CLICK HERE.

Today we have Omar Pinto, host and founder of the wildly popular SHAIR Podcast. SHAIR stands for Sharing Helps Addicts in Recovery. He's part of our Dad Edge Alliance and he's also a friend. Today he shares the heart-wrenching story of the son he had to give up. He also takes us through his insane addiction to cocaine and alcohol, and how he not only survived, but transformed into one of the most well-known voices in recovery today. This is a special episode you will not forget! For the show notes and links mentioned in this episode CLICK HERE.

One of the most common conflicts that can destroy a family is an unstable system of discipline. Often, one spouse gives into a kid and undermines the other's authority. When this happens on a regular basis, children can learn who is the 'yes' parent and who is the 'no' parent and begin to play the mother and father against each other. How can we avoid these destructive dynamic even if we don't agree with our partner's discipline? Find out in this episode. For the show notes and links mentioned in this episode CLICK HERE.

If you have preteens or teenagers, this show is for you. Even if your kids are still young, you will need this information to prepare for the future. The teenage years are a critical time for us to bond with our children so that they will be empowered to make the right choices in life. Josh Shipp, "The Teen Whisperer," is here to give us a guide to dealing with difficult teens. You don't miss this invaluable advice! For the show notes and links mentioned in this episode CLICK HERE.

Talking about money with your spouse is always tricky. This is why we avoid it at all costs, but that only leads to more tension because spending issues go unresolved. But, when we come together with our spouses about finances, it's a beautiful thing. We have more intimacy in the relationship and we are happier when we succeed in reaching financial and family goals together. Today I'm going to highlight a discussion we had in the Dad Edge Alliance with financial guru and Your Income, Your Life author Jeff Bouwman, and share six ways we can have peaceful conversations about money, lifestyle, and spending habits. For the show notes and links mentioned in this episode CLICK HERE.

So often, when we confront obstacles, whether in work or at home, we want the map. We want the how-to guide to solving the problem. Today we have former Navy SEAL and author of Unbreakable: A Navy SEAL's Way of Life, Thom Shea, to tell us why searching for the how-to is a waste of time and how to commit to our goals the Navy SEAL way. Buckle your seatbelts, tie your shoes, because you're really going to enjoy this show! For the show notes and links mentioned in this episode CLICK HERE.

Everyone on the internet seems to be talking about finding your life's purpose, or finding your why. Your why is supposed to be your moral compass. It keeps you motivated and on track, but today we're going to totally deconstruct that idea. I have a clip from a guest speaker we had in our Dad Edge Alliance, Thom Shea. He's a retired navy SEAL instructor and author of the book Unbreakable: A Navy SEAL's Way of Life. Tom gives us examples of why finding your life's purpose won't get you very far and what you need to work on instead. Stop and really listen to this one. Replay it. Share it, because it's a game-changer! For the show notes and links mentioned in this episode CLICK HERE.

Would you climb to the top of Kilimanjaro in 30-degree weather wearing nothing but boots, shorts, and a knit cap? Today's guest did it and he wrote the book on it. We have NY Times bestselling author of What Doesn't Kill Us, Scott Carney to tell us why he put his body through such extremes and why we all should step out of our physical comfort zones for better health, mental resilience, and disease resistance. For the show notes and links mentioned in this episode CLICK HERE.

I'm going to talk about an issue most dads face on a daily basis–losing our temper. What do you do when you tell your son or daughter to do something over and over again and they just won't listen? Usually we get frustrated and angry. We begin to raise our voice, but this doesn't give us the respect we want. Today I'm going to share a secret I learned from a mentor on how to get your kid to listen without yelling. For the show notes and links to The Dad Edge Facebook page and The Dad Edge Alliance CLICK HERE.

In this episode, Charlie "The Spaniard" Brenneman turns the tables and puts Good Dad Project creator and host Larry Hagner in the spotlight. Learn all about the humble beginnings of The Good Dad Project and what it's like to interview amazing guests. You'll also hear about Larry's mastermind groups, how he balances work and family, and why he hates his first name. For the show notes and links mentioned in this episode CLICK HERE.

As children, we have mentors for every aspect of our lives. Our parents mentored us from the moment we were born. Our teachers served as mentors for each of the subjects we studied. Our coaches were our mentors when we played school sports. But as adults we are left on our own. We think we know all we need to know. We stop learning and stop growing. Today's episode is a clip from a live Q & A session we had in The Dad Edge Alliance with baseball legend Todd Stottlemyre. He drops a wisdom bomb why we need to continuously seek new knowledge and feedback, and why we need mentors in every stage of life. For the show notes and exclusive links mentioned in this episode CLICK HERE.

David Henzel is a radically successful entrepreneur whose calling is to help people live happier lives. Most of us are trying to achieve a work life balance, but we tend to end up overwhelmed and stressed out. Our relationships with our family may be difficult or unfulfilling, but rarely do we give the same attention to detail to our home life as we do to our business. This show is about managing our happiness by applying business success principles to your family life. For the show notes and links to the exclusive Managing Happiness Course discount, CLICK HERE.

If you've been thinking of the idea of whether to give up alcohol, now's the time to do it. We're doing a September 30-Day no alcohol challenge on both the free Dad Edge Facebook group and the Dad Edge Alliance membership group. By making a commitment to quit drinking together, we will have the support and accountability we need to succeed. Post your challenges and successes in our groups. We want to hear when it's hard. We want to hear about the changes you see in your life. Help and inspire others in the group. Join our challenge today! CLICK HERE FOR THE SHOW NOTES AND LINKS TO JOIN.

Ruari Fairbairns from One Year No Beer is back to share his story and his relationship with alcohol before and after he gave it up. In this episode, you'll learn how giving up alcohol will revolutionize your life mentally, physically, and socially. You will also be given the tools you need to control your drinking with confidence and inspire people around you. For the show notes and special offers mentioned in this episode CLICK HERE.

Dr. Robert Glover, author of No More Mr. Nice Guy, dropped some knowledge bombs on us in our last episode. He also did a live Q & A with our Dad Edge Alliance membership group. Today you will hear a clip of highlights from the call itself as Dr. Robert Glover expands on why nice guys don't get their needs met. For show notes and the exclusive links in this episodes CLICK HERE.

Why are we not getting our needs met when we seem to be going out of our way for everyone? Dr. Robert Glover talks to us today about Nice Guy Syndrome and why it's actually not so nice for you and for those around you. This show will change everything you thought you knew about being Mr. Nice Guy. For show notes and the special links mentioned in this episode CLICK HERE.

In this week's Thursday Throwdown, I'm following up on my show Why It's Time to Do Epic Shit TODAY. I got a great response from that episode. Listeners have been posting pictures of the epic things they are doing with their kids and tagging it with #DoEpicShit. Sharing amazing experiences with our family doesn't have to be complicated. Hikes, camping in the back yard, getting pedicures with daughters–we just need to step out of the normal routine and connect to make a lasting memory. Today I talk about an epic experience I shared with my two older sons and how I marked that experience by writing them a letter and reading it to them. For the show notes, links, and the video mentioned in this episode CLICK HERE.

Mike Flynn is the host of the Impact Entrepreneur podcast and is here to tell us how to tap into peak performance on a daily basis by using the P.E.A.K. system. He also answers some heavy questions from Dad Edge Alliance members. Get ready to achieve your desired reality! For the show notes and exclusive links mentioned in this episode CLICK HERE.

We talked about how fatherhood is leadership in the last episode of GDP. We also want to instill these leadership skills in our children. Telling them how to be leaders is not nearly as effective as leading by example. Today we're going to outline four ways to show your kids what it means to be a leader.For the show notes and links mentioned in this episode CLICK HERE.

We had high performance coach and TEDx speaker Devon Brandison on the show way back in the beginning of GDP. Almost 100 episodes later, Devon is back to explain how fatherhood is leadership on so many levels – in our homes and in our communities. He also talks about how to live life to the fullest without burning out and how to control our thoughts so we can control the emotions that are holding us back. This interview is full of heavy-hitting wisdom. Make sure you take notes. For the show notes and exclusive links in this episode CLICK HERE.

Today's episode is all about mindset. As parents, most of us are praising our kids in a harmful way and we don't even know it. We have the best intentions, but we are actually setting them up for disaster. In this episode, I outline four examples of how NOT to praise your kid and one example of how to encourage them in a way that cultivates a growth mindset. For the show notes and exclusive links mentioned in this episode CLICK HERE.

Finances are a touchy subject that stresses the hell out of all of us. It can especially affect our relationships. Almost one out of every two marriages end in divorce, sixty percent of which are due to financial stress. For most dads, our main goal is to pay off our home mortgage. This seems impossible. How can we pay of a thirty-year mortgage in a matter of years? Today we have Andy Hill from MarriageKidsandMoney.com to tell us how he is paying off his mortgage in less than five years. For the show notes and special links mentioned in this episode CLICK HERE.

Most of us men live isolated lives because we feel it's noble, selfless, and the right thing to do. We pay most of our attention to two things – our family and our jobs. When it comes to relationships with other men, we don't have them. In this week's Thursday Throwdown, I talk about why it's time to end this social isolation epidemic among men. For the show notes and links mentioned in this episode CLICK HERE.

Today we have a treat for you. We're interviewing former pro football player Thomas Williams who's played for the Jaguars, the Seahawks, the Patriots, the Bills, and the Panthers. Listen as he takes us from overcoming his troubled childhood, to achieving his NFL dream, to using a career-ending injury as the jump-off point to the relentless pursuit of greatness. For the show notes and links mentioned in this episode CLICK HERE.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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