The Dad Edge Podcast

Today's guest needs no introduction. Larry Yatch from the SEALed Mindset is back on the Good Dad Project podcast to answer a few questions from our Dad Edge community about how to break the cycle of the fixed mindset in our kids and in ourselves. For the show notes and special links mentioned in this episode CLICK HERE.

This episode marks 1 year of Thursday Throwdown on the Good Dad Project! Following up on our previous episode with Peter Sacco about Uncovering the Secrets of Anger, we're going to go over five quick ways we can prevent angry outbursts. For the show notes and special links mentioned in this episode CLICK HERE.

Most men struggle with anger daily. Our tempers flare at work and at home with our wife and kids. Some of us are like Bruce Banner. Some of us turn into the Incredible Hulk. Canada's psyche doctor, Peter Sacco tells us the secrets of where anger comes from, how to manage it, and so much more. For the show notes to this mind-blowing episode and special links, CLICK HERE.

We all go through times in our lives when the carpet is pulled from under us. Through no fault of our own, our lives spin out of control. We go through a hell that seems unending. We feel all that's important to us slipping through our fingers. Today we talk about prevailing over these crucibles of life. For the show notes and special links mentioned in this episode CLICK HERE.

When you hear the word 'manliness' what comes to mind? In this modern age, it seems like good old-fashioned manliness has disappeared. Today, Brett McKay from The Art of Manliness is here to tell us what being a man is truly about. For the show notes and special links in this episode CLICK HERE.

In the last episode of GDP, we had ultra-successful businessman and life coach Aaron Walker. He explained that he owed 100% of his success to his tribe and the people he surrounded himself with. In this week's Thursday Throwdown, I will tell you how you can make sure you surround yourself with the right people to become a better husband, father, and man and live an epic life. For the show notes and exclusive links mentioned in this episode CLICK HERE.

Can we live a life of purpose and still make a living to support our families? Can we do the work that we love and still be profitable? The answer is absolutely YES, and Aaron Walker from View from the Top is here to tell us how. For show notes and the special links in this episode CLICK HERE.

In this episode of Thursday Throwdown, we are going to talk about our wives. As men, we have a hard time balancing our relationships, especially when kids come into the picture. Most of the time, it's the relationship with the woman in our life that gets put on the back burner. We get lazy. We take it for granted. This is when our marriages are in danger of becoming stagnant. So how can we feed our relationship to keep love alive? Today I tell you three ways. For shown notes and links for this episode CLICK HERE.

On today's episode of the Good Dad Project, we have P90X creator, Tony Horton. He talks about how fitness and nutrition reprogrammed his brain. He also shares his success and his failures, and how he maintains a thriving marriage with his wife, Shawna. For show notes and links to the special offers in this episode, CLICK HERE.

Last week on the Good Dad Project, we had Erik Weihenmayer, the first and only blind man to summit Mount Everest. On this week's Thursday Throwdown, I'd like to expand on his concept of a rope team and why every man needs one. For the show notes and links mentioned in this episode, CLICK HERE.

Erik Weihenmayer is an American athlete, adventurer, author, activist and motivational speaker. He is also the only blind person to reach the summit of Mount Everest. He talks about defying the odds, overcoming adversity, and how he uses his experiences to elevate his family. You do not want to miss today's episode! For the show notes and links mentioned in this episode, CLICK HERE.

As much as we want to encourage our kids to do their best, we might be unintentionally causing them undue stress. That is why it's crucial – whether in sports, school, or life – that our kids see the same us when they look to us for support. For the show notes and links mentioned in this episode, CLICK HERE.

Playing ports teaches our kids life lessons, but today, most kids quit sports by the age of thirteen. Today we're going to Coach Jim and Coach Steve from Coach Baseball Right to talk about the hidden secrets to why kids quit sports and how we, as parents or coaches, can change our strategies to encourage and motivate them in the right way. For show notes, links, and a special offer from Coach Baseball Right CLICK HERE.

Electronic devices are a part of our lives now. Can you imagine giving them up? Would your kids survive without their phones, tablets, and video games? Listen to what happened to my family when we gave up our screen time for 40 days! For show notes and all the links mentioned in this episode, CLICK HERE.

Former Major League Baseball star, Todd Stottlemyre, tells us how to dream big, set goals, and create a plan to break the world of impossible. For show note and links to this episode, CLICK HERE.

As men, we hate to admit when we don't know all the answers. We don't want to seem weak and vulnerable, but fathers need to ask for help sometimes, and here is why. For show notes and all the links in this episode, CLICK HERE.

Work relationship issues can lead to broken deals, missed promotions, and lost jobs. Today, Jordan Harbinger from the Art of Charm Podcast uncovers the truths and smashes the myths about building relationships at work. He also tells us how our body language dictates how we are treated, and gives us a drill to start appearing more confident and competent right away. For the show notes and all the links mentioned in this show, CLICK HERE.

In our last episode, we talked with Sam Weinman about how to win at losing, how to succeed when we fail, and how to learn from defeat. I want to recap on this because the fear of losing is one of the most popular topics discussed in our Dad's Edge group. A lot of guys are afraid of doing something new. We're afraid of failing. We hold back because we think we're not good enough. So how do we stop that way of thinking? For show notes and links CLICK HERE.

On today's episode of The Good Dad Project, Sam Weinman tells us how to talk to our kids about failure and how to win at losing by by using defeat as fertile ground for growth. For today's show notes, links, and special offers, CLICK HERE.

In this week's Thursday Throwdown, I follow up on episode 100 with Ryan Holiday and his profound insights on how to approach life as a student. As men and fathers, we want to believe we have everything figured out, but in reality that's impossible. That's why it's important to drop our egos and admit to ourselves, "I don't know everything, but I'm going to learn as much as I can." For all the links and the show notes CLICK HERE.

What's the difference between confidence and ego, and how does ego hinder us from our own greatness both professionally and as a father? My guest today on episode 100 of the Good Dad Project is Ryan Holiday, NY Times Bestselling author of Ego is the Enemy. He's also a brand new dad to a three-month-old son. Listen as he illuminates us on the difference between being confident and being egotistical, and how to surrender the ego to become a student of life. For the show notes and all links CLICK HERE.

In episode 99 of The Good Dad Project, Larry Yatch from Sealed Mindset told us about the importance of instilling a growth mindset in our children. I think, like me, a lot of dads listening to that show experienced some major revelations about how we've been praising and encouraging our children. In this week's Thursday Throwdown, I share my personal experience with my nine-year-old son and how I might have negatively impacted his attitude toward wrestling by praising the results instead of his effort. For show notes and links to an exclusive offer to Sealed Mindset training, CLICK HERE!

Larry Yatch from the SEALed Mindset is back to share some mind-blowing insights on how to make our families work as high-functioning teams, how to instill the growth mindset in our kids, and how to persevere and show courage in the face of fear. For the show notes and an epic discount to the SEALed Mindset platform plus a free lesson, CLICK HERE.

Did you know that 93% of our communication is through body language? Having the wrong body language will not only make you look less confident, it will make you feel less confident too. Here are 7 quick fixes to show and feel more confidence with your body language. For links and show notes CLICK HERE.

Self-confidence is something most men struggle with every day, but the majority of us suffer in silence. But what if you had tools and resources to become confident and live your life as the best version of yourself? David Wygant is a dating coach and inspiration for the movie Hitch. He helps men and women deal with insecurities and tackle fear to become the best version of who they're meant to be. Today he shares his surprising secrets on why men lack self-confidence and how we can get it back. For all the links and info, visit the show notes HERE.

Finding the time for self-care is one of the hugest struggles for dads. We always have another task to complete. We're always being asked for another favor. We feel guilty for taking time away from our family and we leave ourselves last on the list. We can be overcome by exhaustion, frustration, and depression. This is why establishing a self-care routine is crucial. Listen to how as little as ten minutes a day can lead to a happier, more fulfilling life. Click for the show notes here.

Fitness Coach, Josiah Novak, is back on The Good Dad Project to tell us the secrets to following through with health resolutions and getting rid of the dad bod in 2017. The New Year is well on its way. Have you stuck to your health and fitness resolutions? If you haven't, you're not alone. As much as 70% of New Year's resolutions are abandoned by March. Josiah Novak is here today to tell us why it's so difficult to commit to a new health regimen. He also gives us simple and effective strategies to ensure great results without sacrificing precious free time or depriving ourselves of the foods we love. Get all the info and links in the show notes HERE.

If you listened to the last episode of The Good Dad Project, then you heard Diamond Dallas Page's incredible story of beginning a wrestling career at an age when most athletes are retiring. It was DDP's dream since childhood, and he took a chance that catapulted him to the career he always wanted. In this week's Thursday Throwdown, I talk about why you must go after your dreams and that it's never too late to begin the journey. For show notes and links to The DDP episode, click HERE.

Today on The Good Dad Project I talk to wrestling legend Diamond Dallas Page about his career, his new projects, and his tips on raising FOUR daughters. For the few who don't know about Diamond Dallas Page, he's famous around the sports entertainment world of professional wrestling as "DDP." His drive and ambition would lead him on an inspirational journey from being three-time world wrestling champion to his current endeavor of inspiring others to Own Your Life. DDP has developed his life-changing DDPYoga including books, audio cd's and DVD workouts and is touring the country to promote his system. For show notes on this episode click HERE.

In this week's Thursday Throwdown, I talk about what your daughter needs from you as a father to empower her to speak freely, develop confidence, and set her expectations high when it comes to the men in her adult future. For links and special offers, check out the show notes here.

Bas Rutten is retired UFC Heavyweight Champion and three-time King of Pancrase world champion. He's a regular on TV, has also appeared in movies, and even makes a cameo in the Grand Theft Auto video game. It's hard to believe that Bas Rutten, also known as "El Guapo" or The Handsome One, suffered extreme eczema and asthma during his childhood. He was bullied on a regular basis in his native country of Holland. One day when he was on vacation with his family in France, he snuck into the movie theatre to see Enter the Dragon. Bas knew that if he became like Bruce Lee, the bullying would stop. This sparked a passion for martial arts that took him through a glorious career and taught him many life lessons he would pass on to his three daughters. Check out the show notes HERE.

In this week's Thursday Throwdown, I follow up on Nell Gibbon Daly's episode and give you the highlights of how to talk about lack of sex with your spouse. For show notes and links, click HERE.

A healthy sex life is crucial to a happy and harmonious relationship, but sex is one of the most difficult things for men to talk about. Today our second ever female guest, Nell Gibbon Daly, talks with us frankly about sex and how we can make breakthroughs in communication to improve intimacy and experience amazing sex. (EXPLICIT) Check out the show notes for all the details of this episode HERE.

Getting healthy is the #1 New Year's resolution, but most of us get sidetracked from our goals before January is even through. Today fitness coach and father of two, Josiah Novak, tells us how to go from "Dadbod to Greek God" and still enjoy a pizza every now and then. For the show notes and links to The Dad's Edge Health and Fitness Mastermind, click HERE.

In this episode, I talk with retired Navy SEALs, Eric Davis and Larry Yatch, about how we normal dads can apply Navy SEAL strategies to develop Courage, Confidence, Perseverance and Resilience. The Navy SEALs are the most elite warriors on the planet. Eric Davis and Larry Yatch worked together as SEALs and known each other over 16 years. They now teach the SEALed Mindset proven performance principles and will share some amazing tactics and formulas so we can become better men and open ourselves up to greater opportunity in life. For more info about the SEALed Mindset and an exclusive listener offer, go to the show notes HERE.

Our thoughts and emotions can tear us down if we don't know how to manage them. When waves of stress repeatedly hit us, our emotions can override our brains and take over our behavior, leading us to perform badly and make poor decisions. We may experience overwhelm or feel like our life is spinning out of control. In this quick episode, I discuss the difference between an emotion and a thought, and how we can use the dynamic between emotions and thoughts to eliminate unnecessary stress, depression, anger, and overwhelm. Check out the show notes with special offers from our sponsors HERE.

Alcohol has affected everyone in some way. We drink to reduce stress, to be more social in social settings, and to reward ourselves after a long, hard day at work. But what if drinking is actually bringing more stress into our lives? What if it's causing us to miss business opportunities and is harming our relationships? You'll discover amazing insights into these questions in today's podcast as I celebrate a whole year without drinking with three special guests: Shane Ramer (That Sober Guy), Ruari Fairbairns (One Year No Beer), and Jason MacKenzie (The Book of Open). Check out the show notes HERE.

This week's Thursday Throwdown is the incredible story of James McDowall, a member of the Dad's Edge Mastermind Group who went from being a hopeless drinker to a completely sober dad. Listen as he tells us how living sober is anything but boring, and how quitting drinking has changed his relationships, his business, and his life in amazing and unexpected ways. Check out the show notes HERE.

If we don't know our purpose, our core values, and our why, we can walk through the world lost. Today Mike Merriam, author of bestselling book, Closer Than You Think, shares his method of uncovering your core values to go from a life of frustration and defeat to a life full of success and fulfillment. Check out the show notes HERE.

Dads are pulled in a thousand different directions each day. We are constantly trying to meet the demands of our work and family life, and we seldom reach out for help. This leads to pressure and frustration. Today I list 3 secrets I use to develop patience and reduce stress. For the show notes, CLICK HERE.

60% of parents have at least three forms of debt with the average household debt being around $33,000. Do you fall into this bracket? How do you get out? Jeff Bouwman is a CPA. financial advisor, a husband and a dad to three little girls. He has just released his book, Your Income, Your Life, and is on The Good Dad Project to tell us his experience of becoming what most Americans would consider a successful life, but was in reality a stressful financial black hole. Listen to how he got out of debt, quit his corporate job, and now lives the life he was truly meant to live. Jeff Bouwman is giving away FREE copies of his book to GDP listeners. Find out how and more in the show notes HERE.

Should you give your kids allowance? Or does giving them money for chores teach them a sense of entitlement. In this episode I share why I decided to give my kids an allowance for chores and how it changed the way our whole family thinks about money. Check out the show notes HERE.

Ryan Michler is the creator of the Order of Man Community and podcast, which teaches men how to live with purpose, achieve self-mastery, and create a legacy. Today he tells why it's important for men to become part of a tribe and how that tribe will help you be a better man. Check out the show notes HERE.

New Years is almost here and most of us busy dads are already thinking of what we'd like to accomplish in 2017. It's easy to set goals, but how do we make sure we reach them? We can start by setting SMART goals. SMART is an acronym for five goal requirements. Today we talk about the 5 steps to achieving your goals, plus one bonus step! Check out the show notes HERE.

Could the country's behavioral epidemic actually have benefits? In this episode, Peter Shankman shares how to unlock ADHD superpowers. Peter Shankman has spent the past twenty years as an entrepreneur, a bestselling author, and a public speaker who teaches hundreds of thousands of people how to improve their personal and professional lives. Peter is the father of a three-year-old girl. He has also been diagnosed with ADD/ADHD. So how did someone with ADHD become so successful? Peter believes his ADD/ADHD is a gift and hosts The Faster Than Normal Podcast, which discusses the benefits of the fast brain and how to leverage it to make extraordinary achievements in life. Get all the info on his podcast and ADHD Superpowers course in the show notes HERE.

Can't stop thinking about work? This is a struggle for most men. We are Type-A personalities who were wired to compete, hunt, and multi-task. We're always thinking about the next goal we're trying to accomplish or the next problem to be solved. When we're our around kids, it's hard for us to shut the rest of the world down and keep our mind from wandering. What can we do to focus on our kids every day? On this episode, I'll reveal one simple mind hack to get your mind off work so you can be present with your family. We also have lots of exciting news and events coming up. Be sure to check them out in the show notes HERE.

Jim Sheils, author of The Family Board Meeting tells us how to magnify your presence with your kid with one-on-one board meetings. Thanks for checking out this week's show. For all the show notes and to connect with Jim Sheils, head over to our show notes page HERE.

Miscommunication is responsible for many relationships problems, but showing love isn't just about saying the words. Today, my wife Jessica is our very special guest! She joins me to talk about the book, The 5 Love Languages by Gary Chapman and why it's so important to learn your spouse's love language. In this episode we share our personal experience and what the 5 love languages are. what happened in our relationships when we showed love in the wrong love language. how communicating in each other's love language allowed our relationship to thrive. Check out the show notes HERE.

Nick Dinardo is an entrepreneur, a consultant, and a public speaker who focuses on resilience, personal growth, and education. Nick is the author of bestselling book The Game of Adversity: 8 Practices to Turn Life's Toughest Moments into Your Greatest Opportunities. He is also the host of The Sweet Adversity Podcast and has interviewed hundreds of experts on overcoming adversity, dealing with trauma and stress, and the critical role it plays in our cognitive development. In this episode, Nick Dinardo tells us how draws on adversity to inform and inspire his life as a podcaster, personal performance coach, author, and dad. He also ends with a free gift for GDP listeners. Check out the show notes for this episode HERE.

Today on the Good Dad Project, we have Gene Villeneuve, a successful business man who lives in Paris with his wife and two daughters. Last year, his wife was diagnosed with breast cancer and they have endured 11 months of emotional exhaustion as she has undergone treatment. It's a harsh truth, but it's more than likely we'll all watch one of our loved ones facing a deadly illness during our lives. Gene talks about dealing with the pain and uncertainty of watching a spouse go through cancer treatment while keeping his career in balance and still being a good dad to his kids. Three things he said were crucial to helping him know how to love a spouse with cancer. Check out our show notes page HERE.