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The Dad Edge Podcast

Larry Hagnerthedadedge.com
The Dad Edge Podcast is a movement. It is a strong community of Fathers who all share a set of values. Larry Hagner, founder of The Dad Edge, breaks down common challenges of fatherhood, making them easy to understand and overcome. Tackling the world of Fatherhood can be a daunting task when we try to do it alone. The mission of The Dad Edge Podcast is to help you become the best, strongest, and happiest version of yourself so that you can help guide your kids to the best version of themselves. Simple as that. Everything you need and all of our resources can be found at thedadedge.com/podcast
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Episodes

Finally Making the Right College Choice Easy for Kids and Parents with David Hurwitt

David Hurwitt is a highly successful sales and marketing leader, brings his extensive expertise to the Dad Edge podcast as he discusses how to make college choices easier for kids and parents. As the driving force behind Troove , David has revolutionized the higher education selection process by harnessing the predictive power of experience. In today's episode with Larry, David explains the inspiration behind using technology to help find the perfect college fit for students. Drawing from his ex...

May 22, 20231 hr 15 min

How to Rekindle the Flame with Your Wife with Mark Usher

Mark Usher is a husband, father, and men's coach who is dedicated to helping men lead fulfilling lives as heroes in their relationships, families, and communities. He is also the creator of the Heroic Husbands Men's Circle, and the host of the “Be The Husband She Brags About” podcast. With a background in psychology and coaching, Mark has a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing modern men, and he uses this knowledge to support and empower them. Today, Mark joined Larry on...

May 19, 20231 hr 11 min

25 Intimate Conversation Starters | Dad Edge Live QA Mastermind

Larry Hagner hosts members of the Dad Edge Mastermind in this behind-the-scenes episode. This is an opportunity for members to ask Larry and the community their most pressing questions and get tailored insights from experienced dads. From work-life balance to dealing with tough emotions and building stronger relationships with our kids, this episode is packed with actionable insights and practical strategies to help you become the best dad you can be. Sit back, listen in and get ready to level u...

May 17, 20231 hr 5 min

The Balance Of Raising 4 Kids with The Dude Dad

Taylor Calmus, also known as ‘Dude Dad’, is a husband, father, and social media influencer who shares his insights and experiences on fatherhood and men's health and wellness. He joined Larry on The Dad Edge Podcast to talk about the importance of finding humor in fatherhood, balancing parenting with a strong marriage, and aligning parenting styles. He was an aspiring actor in Los Angeles when his wife became pregnant. To provide for his family, he combined his hobby of making videos with father...

May 15, 202357 min

Going Alcohol Free for 433 Days with Bill Shufelt

Bill Shufelt is a seasoned entrepreneur and business leader with a background in finance. He is the CEO of Athletic Brewing Company, a revolutionary brewing company that offers non-alcoholic craft beer for a healthier, more active lifestyle. Despite being rejected by 100 investors, Bill's determination and vision for Athletic Brewing Company led him to raise $175 million and open breweries on both coasts. Today, Bill and Larry discussed the balance between work and family life as well as his exp...

May 12, 202357 min

How to Overcome Impossible Odds with Less Overwhelm and a Clearer Mind | Dad Edge Live QA Mastermind

Larry Hagner hosts members of the Dad Edge Mastermind in this behind-the-scenes episode. This is an opportunity for members to ask Larry and the community their most pressing questions and get tailored insights from experienced dads. From work-life balance to dealing with tough emotions and building stronger relationships with our kids, this episode is packed with actionable insights and practical strategies to help you become the best dad you can be. Sit back, listen in and get ready to level u...

May 10, 20231 hr 9 min

Raising the Bar of Fatherhood with Eddie McClintock

Eddie McClintock is an accomplished American actor, best known for his charismatic on-screen presence and versatile acting skills. He is also an enthusiastic painter and a dedicated family man. In his spare time, Eddie enjoys connecting with his fans through social media and attending conventions to meet and engage with those who appreciate his work. Today, Eddie sits down with Larry to discuss his film Miracle at Manchester, which is based on a true story and currently streaming on PureFlix. Be...

May 08, 202335 min

How to Become Bully Proof with Rich Grogan

Rich Grogan is a dedicated master martial artist, inspirational leader, best-selling author, and devoted father. As the creator of the Grogan's Bully Proof System and author of "Becoming Bully Proof", Master Rich Grogan aims to empower 10 million kids and adults with hope, faith, and confidence to believe in themselves and stand up to every bully they face, both real and in their minds. In a recent Dad Edge podcast episode with Larry, Rich shares his passion for personal growth, discipline, and ...

May 05, 20231 hr 10 min

The Emotional Bank Account | Dad Edge Live QA Mastermind

Larry Hagner hosts members of the Dad Edge Mastermind in this behind-the-scenes episode. This is an opportunity for members to ask Larry and the community their most pressing questions and get tailored insights from experienced dads. From work-life balance to dealing with tough emotions and building stronger relationships with our kids, this episode is packed with actionable insights and practical strategies to help you become the best dad you can be. Sit back, listen in and get ready to level u...

May 03, 202357 min

Starting Life Over with Nikki Sixx

Nikki Sixx is a legendary musician, bestselling author, devoted father, and the founding member and bassist for Mötley Crüe, one of the most successful rock bands in history. Nikki is not only a successful musician but also an advocate for addiction awareness, mental health, and personal growth. Today, he joins Larry to talk about his journey as a father and husband, his sobriety for 22 years, and the advice he would give to the current generation of teens. Embracing sobriety can lead to unexpec...

May 01, 20231 hr 2 min

Living Life UNAFRAID with Eddie Penney

Eddie Penney is an esteemed and highly decorated former U.S. Navy SEAL turned entrepreneur who has devoted his life to the pursuit of excellence and service to his country. Additionally, he is a Warrior Mindset Mentor, Speaker, Motivator, and CEO of Contingent Group, a company providing customized, adaptive, and flexible risk mitigation solutions in the form of a full-service consulting, development, and implementation security company serving in both foreign and domestic capacities. Recently, h...

Apr 28, 20231 hr 4 min

What It Means When Our Kids Fail | Dad Edge Live QA Mastermind

Larry Hagner hosts members of the Dad Edge Mastermind in this behind-the-scenes episode. This is an opportunity for members to ask Larry and the community their most pressing questions and get tailored insights from experienced dads. From work-life balance to dealing with tough emotions and building stronger relationships with our kids, this episode is packed with actionable insights and practical strategies to help you become the best dad you can be. Sit back, listen in and get ready to level u...

Apr 26, 202329 min

Create an Unbreakable Marriage with Seth and Melanie Studley

Seth and Melanie Studley are licensed marriage & family therapists, high performance marriage coaches, and the creators and co-hosts of the Anatomy Of Us Podcast, a show that brings real help to real couples. Together they cover topics from tricky parenting issues to scheduling intimacy and everything in between! Today, they join Larry on the Dad Edge Podcast to talk about their upcoming collab event, the “Power Couple Summit 2023” happening on July 28-29, 2023 in Orlando, Florida. They also...

Apr 24, 20231 hr 3 min

Helping our Teens Unleash Their Potential with Jeff Forrester

Jeff Forrester is a speaker, DISC trainer, leadership consultant, author of the book “Unleashed Potential”, and a Success Coach for Hi-Lite Coaching + Consulting. Jeff has a true passion to help others and see them unleash their hidden potential. He has spent the past 20+ years in corporate sales, marketing, and leadership. Today, he joins Larry to share his story of transitioning from corporate to coaching, focusing on teenagers and young adults. He emphasizes the importance of humility and ope...

Apr 21, 202353 min

What To Do When Your Kid Finds Porn for the First Time | Dad Edge Live QA Mastermind

Larry Hagner hosts members of the Dad Edge Mastermind in this behind-the-scenes episode. This is an opportunity for members to ask Larry and the community their most pressing questions and get tailored insights from experienced dads. From work-life balance to dealing with tough emotions and building stronger relationships with our kids, this episode is packed with actionable insights and practical strategies to help you become the best dad you can be. Sit back, listen in and get ready to level u...

Apr 19, 202331 min

Using Humor as a Father to Take On Lumps Of Life with Dr. Kerry Malawista

Dr. Kerry Malawista is a psychotherapist, psychoanalyst, writer, author of the book “Meet the Moon”, and co-chair of The New Directions in Writing Program. Her essays have appeared in multiple news outlets and was also nominated for a Pushcart Prize and shortlisted for the Kraken Book Prize. Today, she joined Larry and shared her experience of losing her mother at a young age and how it inspired her writing and work as a therapist. Humor is a powerful tool for building resilience. It can help us...

Apr 17, 20231 hr 7 min

Optimizing Health and Crushing Body Fat Through Intermittent Fasting with Joel Staley

Joel Staley is an online fitness coach, a Pro Physique Athlete, creator of The Shed Fat FAST Program, and author of the book “Dad’s Guide to Building a Great Physique”. He helps busy parents turn their bodies into fat burning machines while building lean muscle. Today, he joined Larry to discuss the basics of intermittent fasting for beginners. They cover the difference between prolonged fasting and intermittent fasting, and the benefits of both. One of the best ways to live a healthier lifestyl...

Apr 14, 202346 min

How to Become an Unbreakable Power Couple | Dad Edge Live QA Mastermind

Larry Hagner hosts members of the Dad Edge Mastermind in this behind-the-scenes episode. This is an opportunity for members to ask Larry and the community their most pressing questions and get tailored insights from experienced dads. From work-life balance to dealing with tough emotions and building stronger relationships with our kids, this episode is packed with actionable insights and practical strategies to help you become the best dad you can be. Sit back, listen in and get ready to level u...

Apr 12, 20231 hr 25 min

Working Through Conflict In Marriage and Parenting with Jayson Gaddis

Jayson Gaddis is an executive coach, author, podcaster, speaker, a global leader on interpersonal conflict and connection, and is the founder & CEO of The Relationship School. Today, he joins Larry to talk about his new book "Getting to Zero: How to Work Through Conflict in Your High Stakes Relationships", and discusses the importance of conflict resolution in relationships. Conflict resolution is vital for successful long-term relationships. Whether it’s a family, a business partnership, or...

Apr 10, 20231 hr 10 min

You Have Everything You Need to Be a Great Dad with Dr. Meg Meeker

Dr. Meg Meeker is a renowned pediatrician, speaker, and author, best known for her best-selling book " Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters ”. Today, Dr. Meg Meeker joins Larry to explore the crucial role fathers play in their daughters' lives and discuss practical strategies for fostering strong, healthy relationships. Dr. Meeker also shared her wisdom on fatherhood and how dads can tap into their potential to positively impact their children's lives. One way for dads to connect with their kids is ...

Apr 07, 20231 hr 6 min

How To Go From Work-Mode to Family-Mode Without Skipping a Beat | Dad Edge Live QA Mastermind

Larry Hagner hosts members of the Dad Edge Mastermind in this behind-the-scenes episode. This is an opportunity for members to ask Larry and the community their most pressing questions and get tailored insights from experienced dads. From work-life balance to dealing with tough emotions and building stronger relationships with our kids, this episode is packed with actionable insights and practical strategies to help you become the best dad you can be. Sit back, listen in and get ready to level u...

Apr 05, 20231 hr 10 min

The Principles of Marriage and Fatherhood with Matthew McConaughey

Matthew McConaughey is an Academy-award winning actor, producer, director, philantrophist, and author of the bestselling book “ Greenlights ”. He is one of Hollywood’s most sought after leading men, who launched his career in the cult classic Dazed and Confused and has since then has won an Academy Award for his portrayal of Ron Woodroof in Dallas Buyers Club and appeared in over 40 feature films. Today, Matthew joins Larry and discusses the role of being a father and what it means to be a paren...

Apr 03, 202357 min

Refusing to Wing Fatherhood with Dennis LeMire

Dennis LeMire is the Manager of FloSports, and co-host of the Man 2 Man Podcast, a show seeking to influence and coach men to pursue Christ and to become the men God called them to be so they can truly live, making strong impacts in their marriages, friendships, workplaces, churches and communities, and to help men discover their true identity. Today, Dennis joined Larry to share his experiences of being a father to two sons and openly talks about his struggles as a father and his attempts to st...

Mar 30, 20231 hr 18 min

How to Achieve Your Goals with 95% Success Rate backed by Science | Dad Edge Live QA Mastermind

Larry Hagner hosts members of the Dad Edge Mastermind in this behind-the-scenes episode. This is an opportunity for members to ask Larry and the community their most pressing questions and get tailored insights from experienced dads. From work-life balance to dealing with tough emotions and building stronger relationships with our kids, this episode is packed with actionable insights and practical strategies to help you become the best dad you can be. Sit back, listen in and get ready to level u...

Mar 29, 20231 hr

The Ultimate Guide to Raising Teens and Tweens with Douglas Haddad

Douglas Haddad is an award-winning middle school teacher, international speaker, and best-selling author of the book “ The Ultimate Guide to Raising Teens and Tweens: Strategies for Unlocking Your Child’s Full Potential ”. He has taught over 3,000 students in 23 years as an educator, working with children from all different backgrounds and abilities. Today, Douglas joins Larry to talk about his book and gives valuable advice to all listeners, whether they have a direct or indirect impact on a ch...

Mar 27, 202358 min

Raising Good Young Men Through The Father and Son Connection with Luke Entrup

Luke Entrup is a coach, teacher, father, founder of the Contemplative Leadership Institute, and the creator of The Father Son Connection Experience, a rite-of-passage experience for boys aged 10-14 and their father figures designed to help boys navigate the shift from childhood to the teen years, and deepens the bond between fathers and their sons. Luke and Larry discussed the importance of rites of passage—ceremonial demarcations of passing certain stages of life. Luke said that raising good me...

Mar 24, 202354 min

Stop Being The Nice Guy with Dr. Robert Glover | Dad Edge Live QA Mastermind

Larry Hagner hosts members of the Dad Edge Mastermind in this behind-the-scenes episode. This is an opportunity for members to ask Larry and the community their most pressing questions and get tailored insights from experienced dads. From work-life balance to dealing with tough emotions and building stronger relationships with our kids, this episode is packed with actionable insights and practical strategies to help you become the best dad you can be. Sit back, listen in and get ready to level u...

Mar 22, 20231 hr 12 min

The Science of Fun with Michael Rucker

Dr. Michael Rucker is the Chief Digital Officer of Active Wellness, and the creator and author of “The Fun Habit”, an action-based approach that helps critically examine one’s pursuit of happiness and make adjustments using evidence-based practices to invite more fun and joy in life. Today, he joined Larry and shares about how the pursuit of joy and wonder can change your life. Mike Rucker believes that joy and wonder can be found in the simple things in life, like spending time with family and ...

Mar 20, 20231 hr 6 min

From Victim, to Content Zombie, to EXECUTOR with Richard Ziegler

Richard Ziegler, a 47-year-old entrepreneur and father of 10 children joined Larry today and shared some lessons he learned from his first long-term relationship of 20 years and his second relationship with his current wife and their 10 children. Richard shared that he has had to learn to focus on what he can control, rather than getting caught up in what he can't control. He believes that this is the key to success and has been using it to make progress in his own life. Richard's advice is to f...

Mar 17, 202350 min

Raising Young Boys to Be Effective Leaders in a Society that Desperately Needs It with Bill Winchester | Dad Edge Live QA Mastermind

Larry Hagner hosts members of the Dad Edge Mastermind in this behind-the-scenes episode. This is an opportunity for members to ask Larry and the community their most pressing questions and get tailored insights from experienced dads. From work-life balance to dealing with tough emotions and building stronger relationships with our kids, this episode is packed with actionable insights and practical strategies to help you become the best dad you can be. Sit back, listen in and get ready to level u...

Mar 15, 202357 min
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