The Dad Edge Podcast
Larry Hagner
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
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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26 snips
Mar 11, 2026 • 27min
The Conflict Cycle That Keeps Married Couples Stuck & Unhappy
A dad describes getting stuck in the same reactive arguments and they explore why both partners can feel overwhelmed at once. They use a 100-pound rucksack analogy to show hidden burdens and suggest a step-by-step script to interrupt conflict cycles. The conversation covers creating psychological safety in talks, inspecting what you carry, and building a daily journaling habit to boost self-awareness.
Mar 9, 2026 • 1h 21min
The One Rule Every Dad Needs (Be Where You Are While You're There) featuring Jon Bernthal
Jon Bernthal, actor known for The Punisher and Ford v Ferrari, shares how his upbringing shaped him as a father. He talks about balancing a demanding career with family. He explains his rule: prioritize sacred family time and fully engage when present. He also discusses owning mistakes, modeling responsibility, and redefining strength through integrity.
Mar 6, 2026 • 56min
Why High Achievers Still Feel Empty After Success & How to Fix It featuring Brad Stulberg
Brad Stulberg, New York Times bestselling author and coach focused on performance and sustainable excellence. He explores why achievement often feels hollow, the evolutionary urge to keep striving, and the trap of heroic individualism. He also discusses savoring progress, modeling effort for kids, and making youth sports about development rather than just winning.
Mar 4, 2026 • 37min
What to Do When You Feel Disrespected in Your Marriage
Joe Bailey, longtime Alliance member and musician who rebuilt his life after three failed marriages, shares candid stories and faith-driven transformation. He discusses staying calm instead of reacting, learning conflict-resolution skills, setting clear rules for fights, identifying triggers and lengthening your fuse, and earning respect through consistent leadership.
Mar 2, 2026 • 1h 18min
The Lone Wolf Mentality Is Killing Modern Men featuring Frank Schwartz
Frank Schwartz (aka Dark Helmet), president of F3 Nation and leader in the men’s movement, shares how fitness, fellowship, and faith rebuilt his life. He talks about the lone wolf myth, sad clown syndrome, and how shared hardship forges trust fast. Expect stories of pull-up challenges, rucking, and practical rites of passage that reveal what real brotherhood looks like.
Feb 27, 2026 • 21min
The Leadership Shift That Changes Your Marriage and Your Kids
A planner for dads stuck in power struggles, marriage drift, or fading intimacy. Covers shifting from authoritarian parenting toward grounded leadership and collaboration. Highlights mastering regulation before correction and leading conversations that build trust. Announces a live men’s event with activities and a community transformation story.
Feb 25, 2026 • 33min
Why High-Performing Men Struggle in Marriage featuring Marc Hildebrand
Eric Boz, entrepreneur and father of five, shares a raw account of a marriage pushed to the brink and the turn toward repair. He talks about how busyness sabotages connection. He describes learning emotional validation, empathy, and new leadership habits at home. He stresses changing yourself first and finding a brotherhood for accountability.
Feb 23, 2026 • 1h 20min
Rewiring Your Brain to Break Self-Sabotage & Emotional Reactivity featuring Ashleigh Di Lello
Ashleigh Di Lello, founder of BioEmotional Healing and brain coach who blends neuroscience with lived experience. She shares stories of recovery, chronic pain, and rebuilding identity. Conversations cover the inner critic, mental rehearsal to rewire neural pathways, a five-minute “container” exercise, naming and coaching negative self-talk, and using future-focused language and micro-actions to shift the nervous system.
Feb 20, 2026 • 59min
Collaborative & Proactive Solutions with Your Children that Don't Require Punishment featuring Dr. Ross Greene
Dr. Ross Greene, clinical psychologist and creator of the Collaborative & Proactive Solutions model, offers a humane alternative to rewards and punishments. He reframes concerning behavior as signals of unsolved problems. Listens through empathy, states adult concerns, then invites kids to co-create solutions. Real-life examples show how collaboration builds accountability and critical thinking.
Feb 18, 2026 • 58min
Why Men Win at Life When They're Supported by a Brotherhood featuring Marc Hildebrand
Marc Hildebrand, former LAPD sergeant turned high-performance coach who lost 100+ pounds, shares his journey and work with fathers and entrepreneurs. The conversation explores the mental spiral men face, the shame and ego that keep them isolated, a transformative health wake-up, and how brotherhood and identity shifts spark real change.
