The Dad Edge Podcast

Welcome to 2019! This episode was recorded live in the Dad Edge Facebook community Join Larry and Jason MacKenzie as they riff on questions from the Dad Edge communities! Here's what to look forward to in this episode How do you explain growth mindset to your children? What are your thoughts about swearing in front of your kids? What are some techniques to avoid alcohol? We also talk about the beauty of yoga pants. At the end, we talk about the 2019 Dad Edge Summit! 2018 was life changing for the men that attended. 2019 is going to take things to an even higher level!

Today we have Dr. Corey Allan on the show. He is a marriage and family therapist and the host of the Sexy Marriage Radio podcast, which has been going strong for seven years. Dr. Allan outlines most common problems couples bring to his office, including sex. In this conversation, we get granular about sex issues along with intimacy and pornography. In his experience, Dr. Corey Allan estimates that that man has the higher desire for sex in 70% of marriages, but men tend to follow a script and don't get creative with their wives. He tells us what we're doing wrong when it comes to trying to get more sexual with our spouses and how to talk about it without putting them on the defense. He also talks about the 30% of marriages in which the woman has the higher desire for sex and how couples can manage that. You may be surprised by his advice. Download this episode because you'll want to listen to it again! For the show notes and exclusive links mentioned in this episode go to gooddadproject.com/195. ———— Join the Free Dad Edge Facebook Group at gooddadproject.com/group. Apply for The Dad Edge Alliance at gooddadproject.com/alliance.

We're breaking new ground on the Dad Edge Q&A! This was our first episode where we recorded via LiveStream in the Dad Edge Facebook community and it was a BLAST! Join Larry and Jason MacKenzie as they riff on questions from the Dad Edge communities! Here's what to look forward to in this episode How do we stay present in the holidays and avoid thinking about work and other crap that we don't need to be thinking about on our break? How can I talk to my parents about things they are doing that are harming the relationship with my 14 year-old-daughter? My kids ignore my wife a lot and it kills her. How can I explain to my kids the impact they are having on my wife? Do you have any ideas, besides timeouts, for kids who hit? At the end, we talk about the 2019 Dad Edge Summit! 2018 was life changing for the men that attended. 2019 is going to take things to an even higher level! JMack's podcast is Inquisitive Souls. You can find it here. We live in the world our conversations create.

This is the final episode of Thursday Throwdown for 2018. This was the most successful year yet for The Dad Edge Podcast and The Dad Edge Alliance. We organized our first ever Dad Edge Summit. We received 150 iTunes reviews, 300 members in The Dad Edge Alliance membership, and thousands in our free Facebook group, a judgement and ego-free zone to share the challenges of being a man and a father. Thank you all for doing life with The Dad Edge! We are going to bring you more amazing guests, content, and resources in 2019 to help you become your best self. We've seen men lose 100 pounds, save hopeless marriages, and rekindle connections with kids. Some guys have quit the jobs they hated to create businesses they love. Others have climbed out of impossible debt. How did they do it? By surrounding themselves with dynamic people, by having support from a group of likeminded men, and by being held accountable for their goals. Is 2019 going to be the year you make things happen? Or are you going to wait another year? For the show notes and exclusive links mentioned in this episode go to gooddadproject.com/thursday138. ———— Join the Free Dad Edge Facebook Group at gooddadproject.com/group. Apply for The Dad Edge Alliance at gooddadproject.com/alliance.

Have you ever felt overwhelmed by the expectations placed on you as a husband? Are you confused about what exactly your wife needs from you? Is your marriage in a rut but you don't know the first step to getting out? Today's guest is Quentin Hafner, author of Black Belt Husband: A Marriage Book for Men. He's a couples counselor by day and a Brazilian jujitsu practitioner by night. Quentin has developed a methodology to becoming a great husband inspired by the martial arts belt system. There's no need to feel hopeless when your marriage hits a wall, even if the sex has all but disappeared and you and your spouse at moments hate each other. Quentin Hafner breaks it all down for us in this episode! For the show notes and exclusive links mentioned in this episode go to gooddadproject.com/194. ———— Join the Free Dad Edge Facebook Group at gooddadproject.com/group. Apply for The Dad Edge Alliance at gooddadproject.com/alliance.

On Thursday Throwdown, we interview everyday dads. Today, alliance member John Williams is on the show. John used to suffer from lone wolf syndrome. He shouldered his burdens alone and kept his worries to himself. Even though he arrived at a good place in life, something was missing. He knew that a man is the sum of the people closest to him and that he was capable of more. This sparked the search for a tribe to surround himself with. A rising tide lifts all ships, and by doing life with good men, John has stopped drifting and is now actively shaping his destiny. His wife Ashley also makes a surprise appearance and gives us the lowdown on the changes she has seen in John since he's had men to share the highs and lows with. For the show notes and exclusive links mentioned in this episode go to gooddadproject.com/thursday137. ———— Join the Free Dad Edge Facebook Group at gooddadproject.com/group. Apply for The Dad Edge Alliance at gooddadproject.com/alliance.

Join Larry and Jason MacKenzie as they riff on questions from the Dad Edge communities! Here's what to look forward to in this episode: How do I mature to where I don't utterly hate my in-laws? How do I gain or maintain confidence while in a marriage that's on the rocks? How do you feel about the success the guys in the Alliance are having? What do you do when you ""climb the wrong ladder" - when you realize you've been working towards the wrong goal? We also talk about what a terrible idea it is to attach your value as a human being to anything outside yourself. JMack's podcast is Inquisitive Souls. You can find it here. We live in the world our conversations create.

Can work-life balance ever be achieved? Our guest today is Dave Hollis, and he says work-life balance is unattainable. There is no such thing because our lives constantly fluctuate. Sometimes, our kids need us. At other times, our marriage requires more attention. Maybe our health has been neglected and we need to focus on taking care of our bodies. There will also be points in our lives where work demands all of our energy. Life is unpredictable and we must be prepared to adapt. We are stoked to have Dave Hollis on The Dad Edge. Dave worked for Disney for 17 years selling movies like Star Wars and The Avengers to theaters, and he recently left his position to help his wife Rachel develop her business. Dave tells us why he quit what most people would consider a dream job and how he and his wife grow their media company while raising four kids. He also talks about their technique called 'frontloading' to optimize the structure of work, family, and fulfillment for an incredible life. For the show notes and exclusive links mentioned in this episode go to gooddadproject.com/193. ———— Join the Free Dad Edge Facebook Group at gooddadproject.com/group. Apply for The Dad Edge Alliance at gooddadproject.com/alliance.

As men, we often feel alone on our journeys—especially when it comes to parenting. Today's guest is Dad Edge Alliance member, Simon. He talks about how when his wife got pregnant he didn't want to have a boy because it would force him to confront issues he didn't want to deal with. The thought of becoming a parent baffled him, but once his son was born he realized that shedding his former self and embracing the parenting journey came naturally. For the show notes and exclusive links mentioned in this episode go to gooddadproject.com/thursday136. ———— Join the Free Dad Edge Facebook Group at gooddadproject.com/group. Apply for The Dad Edge Alliance at gooddadproject.com/alliance.

Join Larry and Jason MacKenzie as they riff on questions from the Dad Edge communities! Here's what to look forward to in this episode: We share some amazing wins from the men in the Alliance throughout the episode How to make the transition from long-term relationship to marriage a successful one. How do you know if your fitness routine is working for you? What was the biggest struggle you've had to overcome when launching your podcast? JMack's podcast is Inquisitive Souls. You can find it here. We live in the world our conversations create.