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...
Jul 06, 2017•8 min
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 ....
Jul 03, 2017•1 hr 1 min
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 ex...
Jun 29, 2017•9 min
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 .
Jun 26, 2017•1 hr 21 min
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 ....
Jun 22, 2017•11 min
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 .
Jun 19, 2017•1 hr 41 min
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 .
Jun 15, 2017•15 min
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 t...
Jun 12, 2017•1 hr
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 .
Jun 08, 2017•13 min
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 ...
Jun 05, 2017•1 hr 23 min
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 .
Jun 01, 2017•11 min
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 .
May 29, 2017•1 hr 8 min
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 .
May 25, 2017•16 min
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 .
May 22, 2017•46 min
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...
May 18, 2017•14 min
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 .
May 15, 2017•1 hr 20 min
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 .
May 11, 2017•22 min
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 .
May 08, 2017•1 hr 34 min
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 .
May 04, 2017•10 min
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 .
May 01, 2017•1 hr 13 min
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 .
Apr 27, 2017•16 min
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 .
Apr 24, 2017•58 min
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 ....
Apr 20, 2017•10 min
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 .
Apr 17, 2017•52 min
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 e...
Apr 12, 2017•7 min
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 .
Apr 10, 2017•1 hr 3 min
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 .
Apr 06, 2017•8 min
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 .
Apr 03, 2017•1 hr 5 min
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 .
Mar 30, 2017•6 min
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 .
Mar 27, 2017•1 hr 3 min
