The Dad Edge Podcast

Sometimes we don't realize how much our attention means to our spouses and kids. After work, we might only get a few hours with our families. What's the best way to spend what little time we have with them? In this short episode, I talk to my son Ethan who gives us a kid's perspective on just how important time with dad is. He also shares simple, straightforward advice for hardworking dads on how to achieve work-life balance and prioritize their free time with their families. For the show notes and links mentioned in this episode go to gooddadproject.com/thursday110.

Brace yourself. This show is going to be like a punch in the face, but it's a punch in the face that we men need. We are born warriors with big dreams for our lives, but many of us are getting beat down and overwhelmed. We suffer silently and alone, with no idea how or if we can break out to become the man we want to be. In this explicit episode, I talk to Garrett J. White. He is the founder of Wake Up Warrior and Warrior Week. He is also the author of the upcoming Warrior Book. With his stripped-down, brutal delivery, Garrett tells us how to get past the lies we tell ourselves to break free from the person we used to be so that we can get out of our own way and finally step into our own greatness. For the show notes and links mentioned in this episode go to gooddadproject.com/167.

As men and providers, we have a tendency to attach our identity to our work. We spend so much of our time and energy making a living and building our career or business, that it's hard to see ourselves outside that role. But we are not one dimensional men. There are many dimensions to who we are and neglecting these other parts of our life creates imbalance and a sense of incompleteness. In this episode, I go over how to optimize five main dimensions of manhood. For the show notes and links mentioned in this episode go to gooddadproject.com/thursday109.

What you're going to hear today will hit you right in the chest and speak to your soul. You might question the direction of your life, and that's a good thing. Beneath the negative events portrayed in the media, there is a modern revolution of the masculine heart taking place. Do you feel a call to adventure and a longing for a deeper, more fulfilling life? Today we give you a sneak peek behind the curtains of one of our Dad Edge Alliance group calls. Bestselling author of Wild at Heart John Eldredge agreed to do a live Q&A with our guys. This is an emotional show full of incredible wisdom and answers to questions we might not have even known we had. Don't miss this special episode of the Dad Edge Podcast! For the show notes and special links mentioned in this episode go to gooddadproject.com/166.

The sudden death of a spouse is one of the worst tragedies imaginable. What's even more painful to think about is the effect it would have on our children. How do we teach our kids how to cope with grief? Today we have one of our Dad Edge Alliance members Scott Tewell on the show. His wife and daughter were in a serious car accident in January of 2017. His daughter made it. His wife did not. Scott is now a single dad raising a 13-year-old boy and a 10-year-old girl. He talks about how he's helping his kids cope with the loss of their mother and how he's managing to rebuild himself as a man and father after such incredible heartbreak. For the show notes and links mentioned in this episode go to gooddadproject.com/thursday108.

Do you ever feel the urge to declutter your life? Have you ever found yourself stretched too thin? Do you sometimes feel overworked and underutilized? Are you frequently busy without getting any closer to your goals? Most of us in this day and age feel perpetually busy and overwhelmed, with little energy and time to spend on the things in life that matter the most to us. Today we have a very special guest. Greg McKeown is the NY Times bestselling author of Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less. He shares astonishing insights on how family life has changed throughout the centuries, how our behavioral systems impact future generations, and how to design our lives to focus on essentials so we can stay connected with our long-term visions. You'll want to save this epic episode! For the show notes and links mentioned in this episode, go to gooddadproject.com/165.

The Dad Edge podcast usually features the most inspirational thought leaders of today, but our listeners have also been telling us that they enjoy our shorter episodes interviewing the everyday-dads who are trying to grow. Today we have Nick Elkins on the show. He has been a long-time member of The Dad Edge Alliance and is our finance guy. He is a 30-year-old happily married father of three. He talks about how he used habit stacking to reach his goals of losing weight, managing anger, and growing his finances so he can retire in his 40s! For the show notes and links mentioned in this episode go to gooddadproject.com/thursday107.

Drinking alcohol is ingrained in our culture. It's socially acceptable and even expected, but sometimes we wonder if we're drinking too much and what life might be like if we eliminate alcohol from our lives. Today we have Steve Galatioto on The Dad Edge podcast. He has just published his book Sobered Up, So Now What?: 3 Keys To Staying Sober & Succeeding At Life. Listen as he tells us how quitting drinking can improve your body, mind, and soul, enabling you to become a better dad and more successful person. For the show notes and links mentioned in this episode, go to gooddadproject.com/164.

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 us how he disconnects from work and makes every day special for his family. For the show notes and links in this episode go to gooddadproject.com/thursday106.

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 knocking out goals one by one. For the show notes and links mentioned in this episode go to gooddadproject.com/163