Ah, Clark Griswold; the preeminent example of a father and husband with the best of intentions, but reaction challenged when it comes to dealing with life’s hurdles and controlling his temper . Of course he wants the best for his family: from great vacations to Wally World to finding the biggest Christmas tree. Unfortunately, on his quest to be the “perfect father”, he tends to respond in anger and frustration when things don’t go the way he plans. Sound typical? Ok, so maybe Griswold is a bit e...
May 09, 2016•47 min
Teach GRIT! The Good Dad Project Podcast with Frankie Edgar was a game changer for so many reasons. The coolest thing about the GDP and having a dad podcast is that no matter fame nor fortune, men jump at the chance to share their views, their journey, and even their struggles. For this week’s five minute Thursday, I wanted to recap some highlights from the interview with Frankie. When under pressure, be calm, cool, and collected When the UFC Octagon cage doors close…anything can happen. The sec...
May 05, 2016•9 min
Frankie Edgar comes on the Good Dad Project Podcast and shares amazing insight with our listeners on work ethic, family, and grit. This interview is EPIC on so many levels. About Frankie Edgar Frankie Edgar is a professional MMA fighter in the UFC. Frankie started his successful fighting career with a solid foundation of wrestling. Two-time State Place Winner for New Jersey, 2nd in HS Nationals in 2000, 4x Division 1 National Qualifier for Clarion University and College Freestyle All-American in...
May 02, 2016•43 min
Hey guys for this week’s “Five Minute Thursday” I wanted to highlight a few takeaways from our interview with Jason Mackenzie, founder of the The Book of Open. Empowerment through Vulnerability For most men, we associate vulnerability with weakness. To be honest, even hearing the word “vulnerable” my first thought is “unwanted exposure to weakness.” However, vulnerability is a strength. Vulnerability is empowerment through authenticity, which is being true to one’s self. I have been working with...
Apr 28, 2016•11 min
The life that Jason Mackenzie had longed for was ripped out from underneath him when the mother of his daughters was diagnosed with bipolar disorder. After years of trying to hide the pain of watching his wife literally fall apart before him, Jason had to face the reality that his dream life was gone. His wife committed suicide and left him to raise their two daughters on his own. To deal with the pain of his wife’s condition, Jason turned to drinking.
Apr 25, 2016•45 min
I recently had the honor of interviewing Jack Canfield one-on-one for an hour. I have to tell you it was one the most inspiring interviews I have done to date. For those of you who don’t know Jack Canfield, he is one of the most successful authors and success coaches of our time. He known world-wide for his Chicken Soup for the Soul Series and his Success Principles Series. His books have reached the lives of over 100 million readers and his inspiration is reaching more people every day. Before ...
Apr 21, 2016•11 min
Jack Canfield , author of Chicken Soup for the Soul as well as a new book, 30 Day Sobriety Solution , gives a fresh perspective on this sometimes difficult balance. Jack Canfield on Resiliency So, maybe you didn’t have the best childhood, or maybe you grew up with every privilege under the sun. It really doesn’t matter. It’s really all about how you come out of the situation and how you respond to the situations you’ve been through. Through this, you provide your children with the ultimate examp...
Apr 18, 2016•1 hr 1 min
In this episode, you will discover the importance of sleep and how it effects every critical aspect of our lives. You will also discover the detrimental effects of sleep loss. Finally, you will walk away from this episode with several sleep tips that will greatly improve your sleep quality and you can start using tonight!
Apr 11, 2016•54 min
George Bryant: Marine, successful author, innovator in the field of the Paleo Diet. These accolades don’t exactly trigger images of someone you might believe has had to battle through some of life’s greatest challenges. Though, George Bryant is just that man. It is only through his incredibly difficult childhood, one of tremendous neglect and abuse, that he found his true strength. George has taken what could have been one heck of an excuse to opt out of being successful in life and turned it in...
Apr 04, 2016•56 min
Jim Harshaw believes failure, struggle and setbacks are not only an inevitable part of life but a necessary step on the path to success. Jim Harshaw has learned many life lessons on the wrestling mat. Having been a Division I All American and won three ACC Championships for the University of Virginia, trained at the Olympic Training Center and competed overseas for Team USA he has experienced significant triumph and devastating defeat. He relates those powerful lessons of failure, struggle and s...
Mar 28, 2016•54 min
Larry and Shawn interviewed Jim Miller to discuss his perspective on living life to the fullest and living a life without regrets. This show is a game changer and by far one of our best yet for the Good Dad Project Podcast. There are so many nuggets in this interview that are life changing. Tune in, enjoy, and share it.
Mar 21, 2016•46 min
Larry reveals why he is so passionate about being a dad with purpose, his challenging childhood, and how he has become a student of fatherhood. In this episode, he shares details of his childhood, fatherless environment, the lowest points in his life, and how he has turned his struggles into strategies for success.
Mar 14, 2016•43 min
In this intimate look into the life of Shawn Stevenson, one half of The Good Dad Project Podcast, Shawn shares the reason he is so passionate about fatherhood and being part of this wonderful program. This successful author, entrepreneur, health and wellness expert (not to mention being “audio velvet”) takes us behind the scenes into his upbringing and the challenges he faced that brought him to achieve his best version of himself.
Mar 07, 2016•51 min
Charlie “The Spaniard” Brenneman is a force to be reckoned with. He is a tough in every aspect of life... physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. For the most part, we only get to see fighters in the UFC in one dimension. Meaning, we only get to see these elite athletes in the cage. What if we could get a glimpse of other areas of their life? What if we could learn about their grit and drive to succeed? What do they do that others won’t to get where they are today? Today’s show you w...
Feb 29, 2016•45 min
Joel Louis is the founder of Startup Dad Headquarters. To date, he has interviewed over 125 extremely successful dad entrepreneurs who have succeeded in business and work/life balance. There is definitely a formula for success when it comes to balancing both. Check out this rock-star interview from Joel Louis and learn some new tips and tricks for following your passion.
Feb 22, 2016•50 min
Larry and Shawn interviewed Carlos Condit to discuss his perspective on grit, gratitude, and fatherhood. This show is a game changer and by far one of our best yet for the Good Dad Project Podcast. There are so many nuggets in this interview that are life changing. Tune in, enjoy, and share it. His number one priority is being a father and a husband. Check out his inspiring message to all the fathers out there.
Feb 15, 2016•35 min
Drew Manning comes on the GDP Podcast to talk about the importance of health and fatherhood.
Feb 08, 2016•44 min
Larry and Shawn interview Pat Flynn, found of Smart Passive Income. Pat shares so many life lessons about work/life balance and how to start a passive income online. This show is great for anyone who is serious about taking their passion and purpose to an online business.
Feb 01, 2016•55 min
Larry and Shawn do a deep dive into how to achieve our desired goals for the new year. They do a deep dive into why goals that aren’t “SMART” goals, chances are you won’t stick to them. Check out this episode and learn how to make your goals a reality.
Jan 25, 2016•45 min
Dan Miller is a New York Times Bestselling Author of “48 Days to the Work You Love.” Dan shares so many insights and several life changing nuggets as it pertains our professional life and work/life balance.
Jan 18, 2016•53 min
Have you ever wondered what the mentality is of someone who is striving to be the best int the world? Jake Herbert shares several insights about having a “Gold Medal Mindset” as he chases his life dream of being the best in the world and winning gold in 2016.
Jan 11, 2016•1 hr 4 min
Have you ever been curious to learn what it takes to build an unbeatable mind and forge mental toughness? Larry and Shawn recap Larry’s retreat at Mark Divine’s Unbeatable Mind retreat.
Jan 04, 2016•55 min
John Maxwell is known to many as a genius when it comes to success and leadership. In this episode, Larry and Shawn present seven habits that successful people live by. They give several examples and perspectives of how to implement these strategies in your life as a father and provider.
Dec 28, 2015•50 min
John Maxwell is known to many as a genius when it comes to success and leadership. In this episode, Larry and Shawn present seven habits that successful people live by. They give several examples and perspectives of how to implement these strategies in your life as a father and provider.
Dec 21, 2015•57 min
Tis the season for giving and sharing! The holidays are a great time of year, but can also come with a great deal of stress if we don’t plan right. Holidays are all about enjoying time together with family, friends, and kids. We can set ourselves up for ultimate success and fulfillment if we keep the right perspective and plan for success. In this episode Shawn and Larry offer five solid strategies that will be sure to make your holiday more enjoyable, create more lasting memories without all th...
Dec 07, 2015•42 min
In today’s world raising confident kids is a must! Our kids are faced with more challenges and obstacles than ever before. As parents, it’s critical that we help arm them with ways to develop their self-esteem, self-worth, and confidence.
Nov 30, 2015•1 hr 4 min
Work/Life balance can be a challenge for men. We are wired to work hard and provide for our families. Working hard and making money is important, but success at the office can mean sacrificing our relationships. Believe it or not, we can achieve success in business as well as relationships.
Nov 23, 2015•55 min
One of the things fathers crave most is a blueprint of success. In the episode, Larry and Shawn interview former olympic athlete and life coach, Dr. Jeff Spencer.
Nov 16, 2015•49 min
Shawn and I wanted to honor those who defend the freedoms we have in this country. We interviewed Ryan Michler, founder of Order of Man and Iraqi Combat Veteran. Ryan shares: why he chose to enlist in the military, the lessons he learned, his experience of being under attack, and the how he stepped back into civilian life after war.
Nov 11, 2015•40 min
In this episode, Larry and Shawn discuss the number one human fear and how we can overcome it.
Nov 09, 2015•46 min
