This is our last show for January 2019 and we are shutting it down with an intense topic, surviving the dark night of the soul. We all fight inner battles. Most of us struggle alone. Today, one of our Dad Edge Alliance team leads opens up about how alcoholism and depression led him to the brink of suicide. He lost his job, his house, his wife, and was bankrupt. He was overweight and unhealthy from the constant booze, cocaine, and cigarettes. But one day, something clicked and he decided to fight...
Jan 31, 2019•29 min
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! Here's what to look forward to in this episode What does Larry love about the book The Unbeatable Mind so much? And, what systems has he put into place as a result of reading it 57,000 times? What are tips and strategies you use to combat that inner voice telling you you su...
Jan 30, 2019•35 min
What is it about some people that makes us gravitate toward them? Why is it that sometimes we just don’t like certain people? How can we acquire that X-factor that makes some men so likeable and how can we use that to enhance our relationships at work and at home? Today’s guest is Arel Moodie, the host of the wildly popular podcast called The Art of Likeability. He says that increased likability improves your leadership and builds deeper relationships to create more success in all areas of your ...
Jan 28, 2019•54 min
Today is a first. We not only have a longtime Dad Edge Alliance member on Thursday Throwdown, we have his wife! If you have been thinking about joining The Dad Edge Alliance or attending our Dad Edge Summit this summer, but are wondering how your wife will feel about the idea, this interview with Javier and Suzanne will show you what happens when a man finds his tribe. Javier and Suzanne have been together for 14 years and are parents. They had a fairy tale beginning, but once real life kicked i...
Jan 24, 2019•43 min
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! Here's what to look forward to in this episode What's your best advice for connecting to men in the Alliance (or any group you are a part of)? How do we practice patience with our kids when they are losing it or when we need to get something done? When I get stressed, my wi...
Jan 23, 2019•27 min
Up to 95 % of the decisions we make are based on what we feel. This means that in almost every situation, we are reacting instead of responding. Think about decisions you’ve made based on fear, selfishness, or anger. How did they serve you? How did they affect those around you? Today’s guest is the author of F*ck Your Feelings, Ryan Munsey. He is a speaker, coach, and the host of the Better Human Project Podcast. He tells us how to recognize our feelings, understand them, and look at them from a...
Jan 21, 2019•1 hr 11 min
"We have one shot in life to be a dad. Why not make it epic. " If you're a regular listener, you will recognize that this is the intro for The Dad Edge Podcast. Our kids grow up fast and we get older every day. We can't afford to wait around and see if our dreams come true. We have to take action to create an epic life and we have to do it today. That is why we held the first annual The Dad Edge Summit in St. Louis this past June and we are already planning the next one for 2019. It's a chance f...
Jan 17, 2019•24 min
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! Here's what to look forward to in this episode Where have you taken a failure as a Dad and managed to turn that into a positive? How do you deal with conflict and confrontation more effectively? How can you take compliments better? Somehow JMack's underwear preference comes...
Jan 16, 2019•30 min
Today there is so much pressure to find our why , to have a clear purpose in life. Some people seem to have it all figured out. We see them on social media living their dreams. Others think they know what they were meant to be, only to find out they’re unfulfilled. Those of us who haven’t defined a clear purpose yet seem to be looked down on (or maybe we just feel that way). Today’s guest tells us why you need to forget the pressure to find your why and how to let it reveal itself to you. Domini...
Jan 12, 2019•1 hr 11 min
We only get one chance to be a dad, but life gets busy and sometimes we barely have time to think about what we're doing. It's easy to get wrapped up in work and shuttling kids off to sports and activities without mindfully taking action to level up when we can. Today we have Dad Edge Alliance member Ray Matz on the show. He is the author of Game Changing Dads: Get Off The Bench and Into The Game! He is a husband and a father to three who talks about what we can do to get off the bench and take ...
Jan 10, 2019•53 min
This episode was recorded live in the Dad Edge Facebook community Join Larry and JMack as they riff on questions from the Dad Edge communities! Here's what to look forward to in this episode How do I deal with sexual rejection and/or being in a sexless marriage? Kids baiting parents and how to avoid taking it! How do you stay motivated with your New Year's resolutions? How do you handle your friendships changing after the birth of your first child? Plus we talk about how JMack's 72 year-old dad ...
Jan 09, 2019•42 min
At the start of the year, we are always thinking about goals like losing extra weight, eating healthier, and managing our finances more efficiently, but what about wildly important goals? Have you ever set a goal so challenging that it takes you beyond your limits and changes you forever? Today’s guest is Mark Divine. He is a former Navy SEAL commander, founder of SEALfit, and author of The Unbeatable Mind. His book was the inspiration for The Dad Edge and he was the first big guest on the show....
Jan 07, 2019•1 hr 20 min
Being a dad is the toughest and most important job in the world. For those of us who didn’t have a good dad to learn from, it’s even more difficult to navigate life. We didn’t have a proper role model, leaving us without a map to become a good husband and father. But breaking the chain of bad fathering is complex. Sometimes, no matter how hard we try, we see ourselves falling into the same behaviors we watched as a kid. We feel hopeless and infuriated. There were no resources for men in previous...
Jan 03, 2019•1 hr 3 min
Welcome to 2019! This episode was recorded live in the Dad Edge Facebook community Join Larry and Jason MacKenzie as they riff on questions from the Dad Edge communities! Here's what to look forward to in this episode How do you explain growth mindset to your children? What are your thoughts about swearing in front of your kids? What are some techniques to avoid alcohol? We also talk about the beauty of yoga pants. At the end, we talk about the 2019 Dad Edge Summit ! 2018 was life changing for t...
Jan 02, 2019•34 min
Today we have Dr. Corey Allan on the show. He is a marriage and family therapist and the host of the Sexy Marriage Radio podcast, which has been going strong for seven years. Dr. Allan outlines most common problems couples bring to his office, including sex. In this conversation, we get granular about sex issues along with intimacy and pornography. In his experience, Dr. Corey Allan estimates that that man has the higher desire for sex in 70% of marriages, but men tend to follow a script and don...
Dec 31, 2018•1 hr 6 min
We're breaking new ground on the Dad Edge Q&A! This was our first episode where we recorded via LiveStream in the Dad Edge Facebook community and it was a BLAST! Join Larry and Jason MacKenzie as they riff on questions from the Dad Edge communities! Here's what to look forward to in this episode How do we stay present in the holidays and avoid thinking about work and other crap that we don't need to be thinking about on our break? How can I talk to my parents about things they are doing that...
Dec 27, 2018•38 min
This is the final episode of Thursday Throwdown for 2018. This was the most successful year yet for The Dad Edge Podcast and The Dad Edge Alliance. We organized our first ever Dad Edge Summit. We received 150 iTunes reviews, 300 members in The Dad Edge Alliance membership, and thousands in our free Facebook group, a judgement and ego-free zone to share the challenges of being a man and a father. Thank you all for doing life with The Dad Edge! We are going to bring you more amazing guests, conten...
Dec 27, 2018•11 min
Have you ever felt overwhelmed by the expectations placed on you as a husband? Are you confused about what exactly your wife needs from you? Is your marriage in a rut but you don't know the first step to getting out? Today's guest is Quentin Hafner, author of Black Belt Husband: A Marriage Book for Men. He's a couples counselor by day and a Brazilian jujitsu practitioner by night. Quentin has developed a methodology to becoming a great husband inspired by the martial arts belt system. There's no...
Dec 24, 2018•1 hr 8 min
On Thursday Throwdown, we interview everyday dads. Today, alliance member John Williams is on the show. John used to suffer from lone wolf syndrome. He shouldered his burdens alone and kept his worries to himself. Even though he arrived at a good place in life, something was missing. He knew that a man is the sum of the people closest to him and that he was capable of more. This sparked the search for a tribe to surround himself with. A rising tide lifts all ships, and by doing life with good me...
Dec 20, 2018•39 min
Join Larry and Jason MacKenzie as they riff on questions from the Dad Edge communities! Here's what to look forward to in this episode: How do I mature to where I don't utterly hate my in-laws? How do I gain or maintain confidence while in a marriage that's on the rocks? How do you feel about the success the guys in the Alliance are having? What do you do when you ""climb the wrong ladder" - when you realize you've been working towards the wrong goal? We also talk about what a terrible idea it i...
Dec 19, 2018•30 min
Can work-life balance ever be achieved? Our guest today is Dave Hollis, and he says work-life balance is unattainable. There is no such thing because our lives constantly fluctuate. Sometimes, our kids need us. At other times, our marriage requires more attention. Maybe our health has been neglected and we need to focus on taking care of our bodies. There will also be points in our lives where work demands all of our energy. Life is unpredictable and we must be prepared to adapt. We are stoked t...
Dec 17, 2018•1 hr 11 min
As men, we often feel alone on our journeys—especially when it comes to parenting. Today's guest is Dad Edge Alliance member, Simon. He talks about how when his wife got pregnant he didn't want to have a boy because it would force him to confront issues he didn't want to deal with. The thought of becoming a parent baffled him, but once his son was born he realized that shedding his former self and embracing the parenting journey came naturally. For the show notes and exclusive links mentioned in...
Dec 13, 2018•31 min
Join Larry and Jason MacKenzie as they riff on questions from the Dad Edge communities! Here's what to look forward to in this episode: We share some amazing wins from the men in the Alliance throughout the episode How to make the transition from long-term relationship to marriage a successful one. How do you know if your fitness routine is working for you? What was the biggest struggle you've had to overcome when launching your podcast? JMack's podcast is Inquisitive Souls. You can find it here...
Dec 12, 2018•38 min
How do we teach our kids to be resilient? How can we be encouraging and supportive while still building mental toughness? Wouldn't it be great to have a kid's perspective on how to do the right thing as a dad? Today we have the most amazing guest ever on The Dad Edge, my ten-year-old son, Mason Hagner. He is releasing his book called Never Give Up No Matter What, an illustrated story about a situation where he wanted to give up, how he pushed past his desire to quit, and what he achieved by pers...
Dec 10, 2018•33 min
Sometimes, life throws us a curveball. We might be cruising along, meeting all our goals, right on track for the future. Our family is thriving. Life is good, then suddenly we are launched into chaos. That is what happened to our guest today, Gene Villeneuve. Gene is a Canadian who moved with his wife and kids to work in Paris, France. They were living the dream until two years ago when his wife was diagnosed with breast cancer. Gene was on The Dad Edge previously to talk about how to love a spo...
Dec 06, 2018•31 min
Join Larry and Jason MacKenzie as they riff on questions from the Dad Edge communities! Here's what to look forward to in this episode: An update on JMack's daughter's stealing incident Our core relationship with our kids and how to manage it with intention A chat about the death of a loved one and our thoughts and judgments of those thoughts Larry points out all the ways JMack is failing at editing these podcast episodes And we answer some questions: How can I make my kids get along? What are y...
Dec 05, 2018•36 min
What type of father did you have growing up? How does it affect you as the man you are today? If you had a great dad, you'll want to follow in his footsteps. But what if your dad didn't give you what you needed? Will you fall into the same pattern or choose to change it? Today's dynamic guest is podcaster and founder of Boom Boom Performance, Cody McBroom. His dad was a workaholic who rarely spent time with the family, and Cody thought this meant his father didn't care. Whenever anything went wr...
Dec 03, 2018•55 min
Being a father and husband is full of challenges. Sometimes we feel overwhelmed and unsure of how to handle problems at home. We have the urge to get away. It's easier to keep busy with work and focus on providing rather than wrestling with the day to day issues of family life. Today's guest is everyday dad, Jeremy Bennett. He has been married for nineteen years and is the father of two teenage boys. Jeremy is a firefighter who is passionate about his career. Jeremy traveled frequently and becam...
Nov 29, 2018•30 min
Join Larry and Jason MacKenzie as they riff on questions from the Dad Edge communities! In case you're wondering what went on right before we started recording, let us refer you here . Here's what to look forward to in this episode: We talk about the bricklayer story and how that relates to bringing intention to each moment in our relationships We share some amazing wins from the men in the Alliance The power of collective wisdom Larry talking to his son about porn Nude lunging. That's right. Nu...
Nov 28, 2018•42 min
Neuroscience research shows that 95% of what we think and feel falls below our conscious detection, meaning almost all of what we do is beyond our conscious control. Instead of creating our lives, we drift. We fill our time with distractions and bad habits instead of living to our full potential. Our guest today is author, speaker, and executive coach Dominick Quartuccio. He is here to talk about his book Design Your Future: 3 Simple Steps to Stop Drifting and Take Command of Your Life. He outli...
Nov 26, 2018•1 hr 8 min
