We show up best when we are fully present in the moment, but we have a tendency to live in defense-mode based on fears from the past. It’s not that we’re not capable of being more open and mindful. It’s that we don’t know how. Today, Ben King gives us the skillset to armor down and daddy up. Ben King is an Iraq War veteran and Purple Heart recipient who has helped hundreds of veterans “armor down” with mindfulness, meditation, and yoga practices. He tells us how he changed his perspective on wha...
Sep 03, 2020•1 hr 6 min
Sep 02, 2020•31 min
Being a man, husband, and father can be a challenge, but if we take ourselves too seriously, we forget to stop and enjoy the good moments. Laughter helps us release tension, cope with adversity, and approach life with a sense of fun. We need humor in our lives now more than ever. That is why today we have a comedian dad on the show! Aaron Kleiber has been a professional stand-up comedian for 10 years and has just released his Amazon Prime special, Grown @%$ Dad. Aaron developed his sense of humo...
Aug 31, 2020•1 hr 15 min
Of course it could, but we are never taught marriage skills. We expect our relationship to work by default, but it’s not going to get better on its own. Marriage takes constant, intentional work. No relationship runs on autopilot no matter how much a couple loves each other. John Barbee felt he was failing as a husband and a father. He realized he was only participating with his family on a surface level. One day, he decided to take action and shape his relationship his wife. This involved commu...
Aug 27, 2020•45 min
Aug 26, 2020•40 min
What are the best ways to build mental resilience? Today’s guest teaches us how to create weird and wonderful challenges to push through resistance and overcome anxiety. Ben Aldridge is the bestselling author of How to be Comfortable with Being Uncomfortable: 43 Weird & Wonderful Ways to Build a Strong, Resilient Mindset . Ben’s crippling anxiety prevented him from living fully. In his search for a solution, he discovered that the more he tested himself in controlled environments, the more h...
Aug 24, 2020•1 hr 2 min
You want to live up to your full potential, but something always holds you back. Fears, insecurities, and false identities keep you from living bigger. These issues are difficult to access because they lurk deep in your unconscious. Today we talk about how to reprogram your brain for success so that you can stop playing small and live as the best version of yourself. Jeff Forrester is a Dad Edge Alliance member and the author of Unleashed Potential: Simple Steps to Be the Best Version of Yoursel...
Aug 20, 2020•40 min
Aug 19, 2020•35 min
You only get one life, and you want it to be legendary. How can you break free from the mundane and live for what fires up your soul? Today we are honored to have Stephen Mansfield back on The Dad Edge to talk about his new book Men on Fire: Restoring the Forces That Forge Noble Manhood . Stephen teaches us about The Seven Fires of Manhood, including heritage, battle, friendship, and legacy. He tells us how we can have those hard conversations with our children so that they will be able to face ...
Aug 17, 2020•56 min
You might think that only accountants or finance geniuses can figure out how to retire early, but this is not true. Our guest today retired at the age of 41! Chris Mamula was a physical therapist who wasn’t excited when he thought about the future. He decided to educate himself on how to reach financial independence and he couldn’t believe how easy it was. Chris is a husband and dad who now enjoys an adventurous lifestyle on his own terms. He blogs at Can I Retire Yet , is part of the Choose FI ...
Aug 13, 2020•53 min
In this episode we will cover: How to Invest in your own self care without guilt How to create a legendary marriage How to get back on the horse after a slip up. How to do an after action review after you have lost your patience. Links: gooddadproject.com/patience gooddadproject.com/alliance
Aug 12, 2020•44 min
Financial issues are one of the biggest causes of divorce. Not only do money problems make life stressful, they can lead to conflicts that can damage a marriage and destroy a family. But what if you could take a few, simple steps right now to totally change your money situation? Today, we talk about money and your marriage and how you can make budgeting decisions with your spouse easily and argument-free. Jesse Mecham is the creator of the YNAB (You Need a Budget) app. He is back on The Dad Edge...
Aug 10, 2020•1 hr 23 min
Lawrence Gordon grew up with a single mom who showed him how to be resilient, but his father was out of the picture. As he grew up, his priorities were misdirected, and his first marriage ended in divorce. As an adult, Lawrence realized that it was up to him to seek male role models and learn how to navigate the challenges of modern fatherhood. Today, Lawrence is the happily remarried father of three. He is passionate about getting men involved with reading to their kids with children’s books th...
Aug 06, 2020•51 min
In this episode we will be covering: 1. How to teach a boy about girls and how to talk to girls 2. How to teach kids about boundaries 3. How to know if you are ready for a mastermind group Links mentioned in this show: 1. Creating More Patience Course - gooddadproject.com/patience 2. Dad Edge Mastermind - gooddadproject.com/alliance
Aug 05, 2020•33 min
We are going to be in awe and on fire with this powerful show! Our guest not only overcame extreme adversity but has used it as an opportunity to grow and touch the lives of thousands. John O’Leary is a speaker and the host of the Live Inspired Podcast. He is the bestselling author of On Fire: The 7 Choices to Ignite a Radically Inspired Life . His new book is In Awe: Rediscover Your Childlike Wonder to Unleash Inspiration, Meaning, and Joy . Today he talks about the horrific fire that burned ne...
Aug 03, 2020•1 hr 7 min
Our relationship with our fathers determines how we will be as fathers. But we have a choice. We can either repeat the cycle or use it as a lesson on how not to parent. Forgiveness seems impossible when it comes to someone who hurt us so badly during the time that we needed them most, but it is the only way to not let the anger rule us as parents. Today we talk about making peace with a toxic father. Justin Chester’s father was absent most of the time. When his dad was home, he was cold and mean...
Jul 30, 2020•40 min
Jul 29, 2020•19 min
Pornography has never been so unbelievably accessible, but what starts out innocently enough can eventually take over our lives. We know this is a huge issue for men today because our episodes on battling porn and sexual addiction top the charts. Today we talk to an expert who has an approach to porn and sexual addiction that you haven’t heard before. Eddie Capparucci is licensed counselor and the author of Going Deeper: How the Inner Child Impacts Your Sexual Addiction. He tells us how men’s st...
Jul 27, 2020•1 hr 2 min
Having a special needs child is one of the biggest challenges a parent can face. But the death of a child is so inconceivably painful, many of us can’t bear the thought of it. Today we talk to a man who has endured both. Zane Shook’s baby had all the chips stacked against him. The doctor gave Zane and his wife the option to abort, but despite the odds, they committed to having their child. Wyatt was born with a chromosomal disorder and severe birth defects that prevented him from ever speaking. ...
Jul 23, 2020•50 min
Jul 22, 2020•37 min
Today we talk to a previous guest whose story about his father’s suicide is one of our top shows ever in the history of The Dad Edge. Adam Schafer from the hugely popular Mind Pump Podcast is back. He wasn’t a father the first time he was on the show, but now he’s the proud new dad to his one-year-old son Maximus! Adam talks about how having a baby has changed his lifestyle and relationship with his wife for the better. He opens up about his struggles with empathy and childhood insecurities. He ...
Jul 20, 2020•1 hr 22 min
When we become fathers, we have be in charge of caring for our families. We must step up and provide for them, protect them, and lead them. Fatherhood is an opportunity to become our best selves, but we can’t show up if we don’t invest in our physical, mental, and intellectual wellbeing. Today we have everyday dad and Dad Edge Alliance member Eric Martinez on the show. He is the founder of Be Well Dad and is dedicated to helping men become their best selves, enabling them give more to their fami...
Jul 16, 2020•46 min
Jul 15, 2020•52 min
We all want to live in a happy home, a deep relationship with our spouse, and confident and capable kids. But how do we create the home life we dream of in today’s world? Arlene Pellicane shows us how. She is an author and speaker whose mission is to encourage families. Among her books are Parents Rising , 31 Days to a Happy Husband, and Cool, Calm, and Connected . Arlene helps parents raise kids who are ready for life (not just playing video games), and also helps couples take their so-so marri...
Jul 13, 2020•51 min
What does it really take to be a great father? How can we inspire our kids to reach for more, even if our father didn’t show us a good example? Bryan Loritts is a pastor and the award-winning author of seven books, including The Dad Difference: The 4 Most Important Gifts You Can Give to Your Kids. Today Bryan teaches us the four RITEs of fatherhood and how to implement each. He tells us how we can be proactive about our operating systems as fathers, becoming constant guides and teachers so that ...
Jul 09, 2020•55 min
Jul 08, 2020•34 min
How far have you evolved as a person? Are you still struggling with the same issues you’ve had all your life? Are you turning to vices to distract and soothe you? Do you avoid those hard conversations with people who are important to you? Your relationship with yourself is the foundation of all other aspects of your life, and if you haven’t confronted your demons, you will never be able to take your personal evolution to the next level. Stefanos Sifandos is a relational alchemist, international ...
Jul 06, 2020•1 hr 3 min
This one’s for the guy who is miserable with his life. Maybe your marriage isn’t working, you feel stuck in your job, and you can't remember who you are anymore. Something’s got to give, but you don’t know what to do to make things change. Craig Mills used to be miserable. He got into his profession by default, thinking it was what he was supposed to do. He neglected his needs and desires to accommodate an unhappy marriage. He lived an empty life and felt like a shell of a human being. Today, Cr...
Jul 02, 2020•40 min
In this episode we cover some amazing questions from our community! What it means to live legendary. How you know you are married to a strong woman. The gift of failure. What men can do to make the world a better place despite everything going on. The power of forgiveness and even forgiving ourselves.
Jul 01, 2020•29 min
Each day, we have a choice to do things the way we’ve always done them, or to stare down the wolf of fear until he backs off. Even if we’re not a former Navy SEAL Commander like today’s guest, as fathers, we are the heads of our families. We need to learn how to operate like an elite leader for them, and more importantly, ourselves. This means we need to be strong enough to face our insecurities, confront our shadows, admit where we’re wrong, adopt a learning mindset, and be willing to ask help....
Jun 29, 2020•1 hr 4 min
