The Dad Edge Podcast

At the Dad Edge Alliance, we're disrupting the default settings of fatherhood so that we can go from living ordinary to extraordinary lives. One of the reasons we men become frustrated and burned out is because we feel it's our job to shoulder the load for everyone. But if we practice self-compassion instead of self-sacrifice, not only will we feel happier, but we'll also find we have more to give to everyone in our lives. Today we interview another dad in the trenches. John Culford is a recent Dad Edge Alliance member who's been married for fourteen years and is the father of two sons, aged twelve and thirteen. John shares his challenges with communication, understanding, and connection with his wife and kids. He reveals what strategies he's implementing to make his family grow closer during quarantine and beyond. He also tells us how getting into the habit of being kind to himself, claiming space, and opening up about his struggles with his family his secret to staying grounded and moving forward. For the show notes and exclusive links mentioned in this episode go to gooddadproject.com/thursday212. ———— Join the Free Dad Edge Facebook Group at gooddadproject.com/group. Apply for The Dad Edge Alliance at gooddadproject.com/alliance. Follow us on Instagram at @thedadedge!

Every Wednesday we host a live Q&A Radio show, where we are streaming these Q&As live through our Dad Community with thousands of men. You will hear live questions from husbands, fathers, and men that are real and authentic. We never know what question is coming and answer everything the best way possible. For more information on our resources for men/fathers/husbands, head to gooddadproject.com

Of a Revolution, or O.A.R., is a rock band that has been making music for over twenty years. Whether you know their name or not, chances are you've heard their songs on the radio. Today, we are honored to have O.A.R.'s lead singer Marc Roberge on the show for his second interview with The Dad Edge Podcast! Marc talks about how dads can use this time of quarantine to reestablish the household hierarchy and start running the family as a team. He tells us what it's like to be a dad on and off the road, how he keeps his marriage alive, and why he is open about his weaknesses and imperfections with his kids. He also shares stories about his own father and how the nostalgia of summers growing up in the neighborhood are the inspiration for his songs to this day. This show is about the meaning of friends, family, and embracing the good and bad in life. Slow down and have a listen. For the show notes and exclusive links mentioned in this episode go to gooddadproject.com/266. Join the Free Dad Edge Facebook Group at gooddadproject.com/group. Apply for The Dad Edge Alliance at gooddadproject.com/alliance. Follow us on Instagram at @thedadedge!

Your best self exists somewhere in the future. How can you initiate the transformation and bridge the gap between who you are now and the man you are capable of becoming? Today, we have everyday dad Ben Killoy on The Dad Edge. He is a long-time Dad Edge Alliance member and is now one of our call team leaders. Ben is a military veteran turned blogger and motivational speaker. He's founded the Military Veteran Dad Podcast, and his mission is to bring every dad both physically and mentally back home to his family. Ben talks about how he broke free from the fear and resistance that was preventing him from living to his full potential. He explains how he cultivated the self-awareness and self-love to become strong enough to lead himself and his family. He also shares how he's grateful to be in a place to help other men to access the truth beneath their fears and initiate the transformation to their best selves. For the show notes and exclusive links mentioned in this episode go to gooddadproject.com/thursday211. ———— Join the Free Dad Edge Facebook Group at gooddadproject.com/group. Apply for The Dad Edge Alliance at gooddadproject.com/alliance. Follow us on Instagram at @thedadedge!

In a revealing discussion, Alexandra Pope and Sjanie Hugo Wurlitzer, co-founders of Red School and authors of Wild Power, dive into the intricacies of the menstrual cycle. They explore its four phases, likening them to seasonal changes, and share how understanding these cycles can strengthen relationships. Topics include recognizing your partner’s emotional needs, timing for meaningful conversations, and embracing natural rhythms. Their insights empower couples to foster deeper connections and navigate life's ups and downs more harmoniously.

Today fan favorite and a legend our community, Aaron "Big A" Walker is on to have a live discussion with our members. Aaron Walker is the president and founder of View from the Top, an Iron Sharpens Iron Mastermind group that goes beyond success to a life of significance. Aaron talks about why isolation is the enemy of excellence and how the power of mastermind groups to accelerate our growth, success, and happiness is unrivaled. He explains why we need a community of strong men to do life with and gives us examples of how a group of trusted advisors can help us through the toughest spots in our lives. Aaron talks about what our spouses and kids really need from us and how to show up big for them with a servant leader mindset. He also tells us how to be courageous during crisis, as well as when to lean into our tribe to survive the pitfalls and mistakes that we're usually afraid to talk about. For the show notes and exclusive links mentioned in this episode go to gooddadproject.com/thursday210. ———— Join the Free Dad Edge Facebook Group at gooddadproject.com/group. Apply for The Dad Edge Alliance at gooddadproject.com/alliance. Follow us on Instagram at @thedadedge!

Modern life demands a modern perspective. In a world where the meaning masculinity is in flux, it's more important than ever to step back from life and dig beneath our protective layers to find out what we're really all about. Who are we as men? How did we get this way? How can we use our relationships with our own fathers to inform the men we will become? Today's guest is David Wagner. He is a transformational teacher, a father, and the author of Backbone: Modern Man's Ultimate Guide to Purpose, Passion and Power. David goes into several aspects of being a man, but most importantly he talks about the father wound. Even the best dads fall short in some way and create damage that follows their children into adulthood. David teaches us how to get to know our fathers as men, to witness life through their eyes so that we can forgive them for their shortcomings and learn from their regrets. Don't miss this emotionally charged episode. It will forever alter the way you view your relationship with your father and and the way you show up for your children. For the show notes and exclusive links mentioned in this episode go to gooddadproject.com/264. Join the Free Dad Edge Facebook Group at gooddadproject.com/group. Apply for The Dad Edge Alliance at gooddadproject.com/alliance. Follow us on Instagram at @thedadedge!

We all want to survive this crisis, but how can we use the challenges we face to actually accelerate our growth as men, husbands, and fathers? How do we use adversity as an opportunity to connect and learn in ways we never have before? It is possible to thrive in the face of uncertainty if we look at every problem as a stepping stone to greater self-awareness and purpose. In this exclusive episode, we will teach you how. Today we talk about the first Dad Edge Virtual Summit and the 3rd annual Dad Edge Live Summit. You will witness exactly what happens behind the scenes in The Dad Edge Alliance and the changes that take place in the lives of men who work as a tribe. Jeff Bouwman and Jason McKenzie join us, along with our members for an amazing session that shows just how everyday regular dads are reframing their challenges, using them as catalysts for extreme transformation. For the show notes and exclusive links mentioned in this episode go to gooddadproject.com/thursday209. ———— Join the Free Dad Edge Facebook Group at gooddadproject.com/group. Apply for The Dad Edge Alliance at gooddadproject.com/alliance. Follow us on Instagram at @thedadedge!