According to Columbia University, children who have a poor relationship with their father are 68% more likely to drink, smoke, or use drugs. How we can strengthen the bond between father and son and father and daughter? Michael Gurian is one of the world’s foremost experts on gender and the brain and has been called “The People's Philosopher” for his ability to bring together people’s ordinary lives and scientific ideas. He is the NY Times bestselling author of thirty-two books, a keynote speake...
Feb 03, 2020•1 hr 4 min
What is a rite of passage? What purpose did it serve in a boy’s life? How can we create modern rites of passage for today’s boys? In this Thursday Throwdown, we are excited to have Tim Wright. He is a pastor, author, podcaster, and co-leader of The Helping Boys Thrive Summit with Michael Gurian. Today he talks about the history of the rite of passage and what significance it had in different cultures. He also tells us how we can create rites of passage or manhood ceremonies for our sons in every...
Jan 30, 2020•55 min
This episode was recorded live in the Dad Edge Alliance Mastermind community .
Jan 29, 2020•34 min
Every year, we envision a new future and set goals to become who we really want to be. Why is it that more often than not, we never get very far? If we pay close attention, we can hear a taunting voice, an inner bully who says, “You can’t do that. Who do you think you are? You’re not worthy or deserving. You’re a fake, a fraud, and a loser.” Meet Imposter Syndrome, and we all deal with it. Today we have Dr. Jaime Hope on the show. She’s an Emergency Medicine Physician, Wellness Expert, Teacher, ...
Jan 27, 2020•1 hr 13 min
Today, Charlie “The Spaniard” Brenneman revisits the show. He is a former Spanish teacher turned UFC Champion who now hosts The Spaniard Show podcast and is the author of Driven: My Unlikely Journey from Classroom to Cage . Charlie is here to talk about his new book, Becoming the World's Toughest Lifelong Learner: A Book for Anyone Who Wants to Pursue Anything. He shares his principles for overcoming the fear of starting something new and pushing through obstacles in business, health, and relati...
Jan 23, 2020•1 hr 11 min
This episode was recorded live in the Dad Edge Alliance Mastermind community .
Jan 22, 2020•28 min
Do you consider yourself to be one of the “good guys?” What is the truth about masculinity? What does it mean to be a good man in today’s rapidly changing society? The old ideas of the man being a lone pursuer, protector, and provider are evolving, leaving many men confused about their role in family and society. Today we have Cleo Stiller on The Dad Edge. She is the author of Modern Manhood: Conversations About the Complicated World of Being a Good Man Toda y. Cleo has had conversations with me...
Jan 20, 2020•1 hr 20 min
Are you living your authentic life? What if you have everything that’s supposed to make you happy and you’re still miserable? On today’s show, we have Dad Edge Alliance member and everyday dad, Josh Long. Josh had a very successful 16-year career that he hated. He was so hungry for significance in his life, that he threw himself into volunteering for his community. He eventually ran for city council and won. Everything looked very admirable on the outside, but inside he was dying. Josh was overc...
Jan 16, 2020•55 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!
Jan 15, 2020•42 min
Is it possible to become absolutely irresistible to your woman? Whether things cooled off after the kids or your marriage is in serious trouble, today’s show is going to dive deep into what your woman requires to deeply connect with you on an emotional and sexual level. Allana Pratt is a relationship coach and intimacy expert who has been featured all over the media, including CBS, Forbes, People Magazine, and FOX. She is going to reveal some surprising insights about why your woman may have los...
Jan 13, 2020•1 hr 3 min
Today, we’re going to give you marriage tips that you can use to turn your marriage around or make it even better than it already is. Many of us might say we have good marriages, but we don’t hear about a lot of great marriages that are full of happiness, connection, intimacy, and sexual desire. This is probably because most couples wait 6 years to seek help when they feel unhappy in their marriages, and by that time they’re often ready to give up. Today we have Zach Brittle on The Dad Edge. He ...
Jan 09, 2020•46 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!
Jan 08, 2020•32 min
Money is the number one cause of friction between couples. Out of the 50% of marriages that end in divorce, 70% of them end because of financial issues. This is a staggering number, but money in marriage is not something we are taught to navigate, and we don’t know how to show our kids a good example either. Today we have The Money Couple, Scott and Bethany Palmer on The Dad Edge. They are financial advisors who got tired of seeing their clients’ marriages destroyed because of money. Together th...
Jan 06, 2020•59 min
It’s 2020, and we’re all pumped about taking action on our health and fitness goals. Intermittent fasting is getting a huge amount of attention, not just for weight loss, but for anti-aging, disease prevention, and mental sharpness. Getting started with intermittent fasting is challenging mentally and physically, but in this show you will learn the benefits that make it all worth it. Today we have Joel Staley from Dads Who Lift on the show. He helps busy parents turn their bodies into fat-burnin...
Jan 02, 2020•45 min
Are you not showing up in your life as energized as you want to be? Are you weighed down emotionally and physically for no particular reason? Are you overwhelmed, feeling like a million things are sapping your energy? Today’s guest is Dr. Zach Bush. His mission is to apply the rigor of science, strength of humanity and the intelligence of nature to transform our health and our world. Zach explains our body’s close relationship to the earth and how we can unlock its intrinsic ability to heal. He ...
Dec 30, 2019•1 hr 24 min
Today we have something special for Thursday Throwdown. Aliza Pressman is a developmental psychologist, parent educator, assistant clinical professor, and co-founder of both Mount Sinai Parenting Center and Seedlings Group. She is also the host of the Raising Good Humans podcast and is going to give us some crucial tips on how to use praise and discipline the right way. Most of us parents have the best intentions when trying to encourage and praise our kids, but little do we know we could be set...
Dec 26, 2019•1 hr 3 min
Most of us are sabotaging ourselves without even knowing it. How can we become aware of the negative self-talk that’s holding us back in life? And more importantly, how can we teach our kids to debunk their own self-limiting beliefs? In this episode, we have one of our most popular guests back just in time for 2020—the one and only Gary John Bishop. He’s the NY Times Bestselling author of Unf*ck Yourself and Stop Doing That Sh*t. He was a speaker at The Dad Edge Summit 2018, and this is his 4th ...
Dec 23, 2019•1 hr 8 min
We all need as much help as we can when it comes to being a better father, and there are some great resources for dads out there. Usually, I’m the one interviewing amazing people like Jocko Willink, James Clear, Mark Divine, and Hal Elrod on The Dad Edge podcast. We’ve had sports stars, financial gurus, sex and marriage experts, TEDx speakers, and even everyday dads. Today, we are switching things around. I recently got a chance to share my story on the ActiDad podcast with awesome host, Mark Sa...
Dec 19, 2019•37 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 for a solo episode today!
Dec 18, 2019•11 min
How can you learn how to be a good dad if your father wasn’t there for you? What does it mean to be a good dad? How can you learn to be the father your kids need? Today we have retired Navy SEAL Senior Chief Luis Rivera on the show. He served with the SEALs for 24 years and was featured in Discovery Channel’s documentary Navy SEALs BUDs Class 234. Luis has been married for 14 years and has three kids. Growing up, Luis’s father never made an effort to be involved in his life. Luis admits, he wasn...
Dec 16, 2019•1 hr 4 min
How can we get past our flaws and failures to become the best men we can be? Marriage is the foundation of everything. It is our home and our refuge. A solid, happy relationship with our spouse is crucial to raising emotionally strong and mentally healthy kids. Today’s guest is a legend in our mastermind community, Joe Bailey. Joe is on his fourth marriage and it will be his last. He's made lots of mistakes when it comes to relationships, but he’s been lucky enough use them to grow and adapt. He...
Dec 12, 2019•40 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 Hagner and Dan Zehner as they bring on men from The Alliance LIVE and take their questions.
Dec 10, 2019•29 min
Parenting is always a challenge. We are not given a manual when our kid is born. Parents whose kids have ADHD are even more unprepared. The Dad Edge constantly receives emails from dads who are struggling with their ADHD son or daughter. Most feel frustrated and helpless. They don’t enjoy parenting, and their kids can sense that. But there is hope for ADHD parents. All we need is the right skillset. Angela Pruess is a licensed family therapist with a background in Child Psychology, Child Develop...
Dec 09, 2019•1 hr 28 min
Are you concerned about your alcohol intake? It's the peak season for drinking. Many guys waking up with a nasty hangover will wonder what it would be like to give up alcohol for awhile. But we worry. Wouldn't it be boring? What would our friends think? How would we relax at the end of the day? Today we have everyday dad and Dad Edge Alliance member, Darren Bellew on the show. After 35 years of drinking, he decided to try a 30-day detox. Once he reached that milestone, Darren experienced the ben...
Dec 05, 2019•47 min
Do finances stress you out? You’re not alone. Most of us aren’t clear about what we have to do to achieve financial independence. The average 50-year-old has about 50K in savings. Most millennials are not saving at all. The majority of family households don’t even have a budget to know what they’re spending on. Money problems wreak havoc on our physical and mental wellbeing as well as our relationships. The best time to take control and be intentional about financial independence is right now. F...
Dec 02, 2019•58 min
Suicide is the number one killer among men aged 35-50. The World Health Organization reports that suicide represents half of all male violent deaths worldwide. Why are men at such risk and what can we do about it? Men are more likely to go for desperate measures for several reasons. Our culture teaches men to internalize emotions and hide distress. At the same time, men tend to lose their close friends and support systems as they step into the role of a provider. They’re also reluctant to seek h...
Nov 28, 2019•49 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 Hagner and JMack as they bring on men from The Alliance LIVE and take their questions.
Nov 27, 2019•37 min
Are you having trouble breaking bad habits and committing to good ones? Today’s guest says the problem isn’t you, it’s your system. James Clear is the NY Times Bestselling Author of Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones . He talks about how building a system of small habits will compound over time for huge results. He'll also teach us how to design our environment so that we’ll stick to good habits without even thinking about it. Most importantly, Jame...
Nov 25, 2019•57 min
As men, we usually are all or nothing. We have the tendency to set extreme goals, and if we have one setback, we take that as proof we can’t succeed and give up entirely. But if we practice both self-compassion and accountability, we can forgive ourselves, dust off, and get back on track. Today, we have one of our Dad Edge Alliance Mastermind Commander on the show, Paul Richardson. He’s in charge of ensuring the men on his team are executing their plans. Paul says we won’t be motivated all the t...
Nov 21, 2019•39 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 Hagner and JMack as they bring on men from The Alliance LIVE and take their questions.
Nov 19, 2019•29 min
