If you could improve just one part of your family life, what would it be? As the head of our households, we often feel maxed out and have nothing left to give during our downtime. What if you knew that with a few small changes, you can master intentional living as a family and completely change the atmosphere of your home life? In today's show, we have Chris from our Dad Edge Alliance. He grew up in LA hanging out with gang members. Now he's a husband and a dad to a son and a daughter. He tells ...
May 17, 2018•31 min
Jake Herbert is back on the show! He was an Olympic Wrestler whose life dream was to win the gold medal in the 2016 Olympics. My boys and I were there to see the trials. Sadly, his Olympic dream didn’t come true. It was a crushing blow, but now Jake’s smiling. He's got a baby on the way, a new career, and a mission to leave every room better than when he found it. He talks about how he reinvented himself after the disappointment of a lifetime and shares his 4 ridiculously simple steps to knockin...
May 14, 2018•1 hr 31 min
What happens when we've never been tested by life? If we've never experienced illness, tragedy, death, or war? How do we know how if we have the mental toughness to face adversity? Today, I have one of our Dad Edge Alliance mastermind program graduates and our first team lead Brad Ritter on the show. In his thirties, he was by all definitions a success. He had a big house, a great marriage, healthy kids, and a rock solid job. But he felt something was missing. He had never been tested by life an...
May 10, 2018•32 min
Jeff Hemmer is the author of the book Man Up!: The Quest for Masculinity. He is also a pastor, a husband, and the father of six children. We don’t’ usually do spiritual topics on the podcast, but whether you’re spiritual or not, you will get a lot of value from today’s show. We’re going to talk about what it means to be a spiritual leader in your house and go beyond the “Sunday School” versions of the Bible to explore the true masculinity of Jesus. For the show notes and exclusive links mentione...
May 07, 2018•1 hr 1 min
What does the word 'budget' bring to mind? It's about as fun as the word 'diet.' We think of sacrifice. We think of depriving ourselves. We think of boredom. But what if you could change your money mindset so that living on a budget is something that you and your family can be passionate about? It's possible, and in this episode of Thursday Throwdown, we have one of our Dad Edge Alliance members on to tell us how he paid off a huge debt and how he and his family have changed their money mindset ...
May 03, 2018•32 min
Armando Cruz is back on The Dad Edge podcast! He is the author of The Legacy Code: Modern Man's Guide To Escape Obscurity & Live A Life Unleashed, a performance coach, and a father of three. In this episode, he talks about why building a legacy is about much more than leaving wealth behind for your children. He also gives us his five key steps to purposefully creating a legacy that inspires ... starting today! For the show notes and links mentioned in this episode, go to gooddadproject.com/1...
Apr 30, 2018•1 hr 3 min
All of us want to be a perfect father, but things never turn out the way we expect. Even for those men actively striving to become a better dad, perfection eludes us. Holding ourselves to this impossible standard leads to frustration and hopelessness. It might make us feel like giving up altogether. Today, we have Dad Edge Alliance member Sam on the show. He's from Sydney and was part of the Australian Special Forces. He's married and is the father of three boys. He lost his band of brothers whe...
Apr 26, 2018•24 min
The Dad Edge podcast is honored beyond words to have John Eldredge on the show. He is the author of bestselling book Wild at Heart: Discovering the Secret of a Man's Soul and is here to talk about our core needs as men and our constant quest for validation. He also shares life-changing insights on how to become a student of our child's heart and interpret their experiences for them so that they can become happier, stronger adults. For the show notes, links, and special offers in this episode CLI...
Apr 23, 2018•54 min
Steve Birch weighed 250 pounds and was on cholesterol and blood pressure medication. At Thanksgiving, he realized he was sweating, not because it was hot, but because of his extra body fat. It got to the point that when he looked at family pictures, he was appalled at the sight of himself. Now Steve is 30 pounds lighter, off his medication, and feels better than ever. How did he finally reach his health goals? With the help of the Dad Edge Alliance. Doing life with other likeminded men upped the...
Apr 19, 2018•44 min
Hal Elrod is a best selling author, international keynote speaker, ultra-marathon runner, world class success coach, and most importantly, a father. He is a man who made it his life's mission to reach his true potential. Hal seemed absolutely unstoppable. Then he was diagnosed with cancer. In this episode, Hal Elrod reveals what it was like to face death head-on, what tools he used to heal himself, and how he and his family got though it. For the show notes and links mentioned in this episode CL...
Apr 16, 2018•58 min
Henry David Thoreau wrote, “the mass of men lead lives of quiet desperation.” This was in 1854, but it is now truer than ever before. Today, I have John Bauer on the show to talk about the power in sharing your struggle. John became a Dad Edge Alliance member in the summer of 2017 and has since grown in all aspects of his life. He now pays it forward by being a team lead and an inspiration to all the other members. In this short episode he talks about why men are afraid to connect and talk about...
Apr 12, 2018•23 min
Kris "Tanto" Paronto is a former U.S. Army Ranger and CIA security contractor who is known for his actions during the 2012 terrorist attack on the U.S. Ambassador to Libya and the CIA compound in Benghazi. He is now a speaker and the author of the self-improvement novel, The Ranger Way: Living the Code On and Off the Battlefield. Kris is also a father. Today, Kris talks about discipline, failure, and leading by example. He also tells us why confident men don't take themselves too seriously and h...
Apr 09, 2018•47 min
Stress causes 90% of the health issues that are killing us today. Every thought or emotion we have releases chemicals into the environment in which our cells grow. This causes inflammation, disease, and bad habits that are damaging for us mentally and physically. In this 100th episode of Thursday Throwdown, Dr. Ryan Wohlfert talks about how internalizing feelings and emotions leads to a build up of stress, and how we as men and fathers can boost our health and achieve sustainable success by surr...
Apr 05, 2018•31 min
Kristen Jenson is the author of Good Pictures Bad Pictures. In this show, she tells us how to initiate a healthy conversation with our kids about pornography according to age group. She also gives a 1, 2, 3 action plan for kids so they know what they need to do if they see pornography. Kristen explains the brain science behind pornography addiction and how it warps the mind. She also explains how it can lead to relationship problems and even erectile dysfunction. This is a scary topic, but it’s ...
Apr 02, 2018•1 hr 9 min
David Mee was addicted to porn for most of his marriage and also ended up having an affair. His relationship with his wife Naomi was falling apart, but they both weren't ready to give up. They worked hard to improve themselves and grow together. Now David and Naomi show other married couples how to navigate these difficult issues with porn addiction and affair recovery mentoring. Today he talks about how he is ready to level up his game so he can continue to grow his business and help others. Fo...
Mar 29, 2018•17 min
We are pumped to have the lead singer of the band OAR (Of A Revolution) on the show today. Marc Roberge has been making music and touring with OAR for twenty years. Marc also is a husband and a dad. Find out what wisdom he learned from his father, and how he develops his relationships with his wife and kids while living the rock n' roll dream. For the show notes and links mentioned in this episode CLICK HERE .
Mar 26, 2018•48 min
Today we have a guest on Thursday Throwdown. Andy Storch is with me. He is the host of the Entrepreneur Hot Seat Podcast and is not only a member of The Dad Edge Alliance, but has facilitated one of our mastermind groups. He's on the show to talk about how he has thrived as being part of a mastermind group and how being surrounded by other men on a mission has helped him to elevate his game. For the show notes and links mentioned in this episode CLICK HERE ....
Mar 22, 2018•28 min
What if you didn’t have to do the 9-to-5 thing any longer? What would your life be like if you were the owner of your time? What would it be like to be with your wife and kids as much as you wanted? As fathers, we’re always looking for ways we can provide a better lifestyle for our families. Today, author and real estate genius Billy Keels tells us how we can break the golden handcuffs by investing in real estate, even if we're starting out with next to nothing. For the show notes and exclusive ...
Mar 19, 2018•1 hr 2 min
I used to focus on results as a dad. I would ask my kids, "Did you win? Did you score? Did you get an A?" But what I’ve learned from many of my podcast guests is that while results are important, they’re not as important as developing a growth mindset. Today my amazing older son Ethan is in the studio with me to show how we go over his latest challenges in school and sports in a way that praises effort and encourages a growth mindset. For the show notes and links in this episode CLICK HERE ....
Mar 15, 2018•17 min
We never know how many moments we’ll have left. This is why we shouldn’t wait for special moments to spontaneously happen. It’s our responsibility as dads to create moments that enrich our lives and add to our family histories. Motivational Speaker, Coach, and Author Jon Vroman is back on The Dad Edge. He is here to tell us all about hope, celebration, and living in the moment. He also tells us how to prevent ourselves from projecting limiting beliefs on our kids, how to honor what’s in our hear...
Mar 12, 2018•1 hr 13 min
This show is about something we all need to hear. We always like everyone to think our life is perfect, but no man has got it totally all together. There are always parts of life where we are thriving and other areas where we are just surviving. At times in our lives, we need help. At other times, we’re in a position to give. This show is all about the power of community and brotherhood. It’s something a lot of us don’t have in the real world.When we have a tribe, no matter how crappy the outsid...
Mar 08, 2018•12 min
Last month, former Navy SEAL Chris Sajnog told us about the hard traits of a warrior. They are the qualities we most often associate with elite teams like confidence and aggresiveness. Chris also warned us that too much focus on the hard traits leads to an imbalance that can cause all kinds of problems, including post traumatic stress. Today, he tells us about the six soft traits of a warrior and how we can develop these traits for rapid learning, improved relationships, and better peace of mind...
Mar 05, 2018•58 min
The Dad Edge Summit will take place in St. Louis Missouri in June 2018. We are now taking applications. This is our first live event and we're going to create an epic environment for men to become their best selves. Jeff Bouwman is with me today. He is the author of Your Income, Your Life and has helped build the structure that keeps our organization thriving. In this episode, we outline what we'll be covering in The Dad Edge Summit mastermind for men and what outcomes attendees can expect. For ...
Mar 01, 2018•38 min
If you were a successful start-up entrepreneur and sold your company for millions, what would you do with the money? Build your dream home? Buy the sports car you always wanted? Pay for your kids’ college? Tuan Nguyen sold his first company for millions. Then he gave the money away. Tuan Nguyen is the host of the Biz Dad podcast, a TEDx speaker, and an extreme philanthropist. Tuan has an incredible story that begins as an infant escaping Vietnam, to growing up poor in an immigrant family in Cana...
Feb 26, 2018•47 min
If we want to learn to be emotionally resilient, genuine dads, who better to learn from than the most elite warriors on the planet? Today we have a clip from a Q & A in The Dad Edge Alliance with a recent guest, former Navy SEAL Chris Sajnog. He talks about the importance of allowing kids to feel their emotions and gives an example of his real life experience with this challenge as a father. For the show notes and links mentioned in this episode CLICK HERE ....
Feb 22, 2018•17 min
Today we have retired Navy Seal Jason J Redman on The Dad Edge podcast. He is a hero, a speaker, and the author of The Trident: The Forging and Reforging of a Navy SEAL Leader. Jason has gone through extreme adversity and his story demonstrates astounding mental toughness and resilience. During a military operation on Sept 13, 2007, he took two hits to his arm and a shot to his face. His ironfisted determination helped him cheat death, come home alive, and heal from his injuries. You’ll hear the...
Feb 19, 2018•1 hr 10 min
Losing a job can be one of the biggest crises a man may ever may face. Today I have Michael Jeffery on the show. He is the father of 3 and one of our Dad Edge Alliance members. Michael has been in sales for 15 years. In October, he was terminated. As a dad, Michael felt like his whole world was turned upside down. His wife was in pieces and they began to live in a permanent state of panic. But then Michael tapped into The Dad Edge Alliance. In this short episode, he talks about how the group hel...
Feb 15, 2018•20 min
This is our 150th episode and the show will be 3 years old in a couple months. We’ve had amazing guests – pro-athletes, NY Times bestselling authors, personal development superstars, Navy SEALs, and more. We appreciate everyone who takes the time to listen and participate. If you haven’t already joined, we invite you to our Facebook group to interact with The Dad Edge community. Today we have Ryan Michler on the show for the 4th time. For those of you who don't already know, he is a good friend ...
Feb 12, 2018•1 hr 1 min
In this short episode, I'm going to talk about a huge mistake most men make when it comes to marriage. We do it with the best intentions, believing we are protecting our wives and doing what's best for them. In reality, we do more damage than we can possibly imagine. I share a personal experience where I was in danger of losing my marriage because of this one mistake and I'm going to tell you how to avoid it. For the show notes and exclusive links mentioned in this episode CLICK HERE ....
Feb 08, 2018•16 min
Today we are psyched to have Former NFL player and Superbowl Champion Billy Miller on The Dad Edge Podcast. Most of the time we only see sports stars on the field or getting interviewed after the game. They have to give their camera-ready answers about the team’s performance, but rarely do we see the husband, the father, or the man behind the athlete. In this episode, Billy Miller opens up his world to us. He delves into his rough childhood as the son of two drug addicts, his battle against depr...
Feb 05, 2018•1 hr 1 min
