The Dad Edge Podcast

Do finances stress you out? You're not alone. Most of us aren't clear about what we have to do to achieve financial independence. The average 50-year-old has about 50K in savings. Most millennials are not saving at all. The majority of family households don't even have a budget to know what they're spending on. Money problems wreak havoc on our physical and mental wellbeing as well as our relationships. The best time to take control and be intentional about financial independence is right now. Financial legend, Brad Barrett, returns to The Dad Edge. He's the cohost of the Choose FI Podcast, the co-author of Choose FI: Your Blueprint to Financial Independence, and cofounder of a financial independence movement that has spread worldwide. Brad went from being a full-time CPA to retired and financially independent at the age of 35. Now he empowers others to design their paths to financial independence. Today, Brad gives us simple, actionable steps you can take right now to cut expenses, save money, and build wealth without feeling deprived. He also talks about how to get your spouse in on the game to use your financial plan to bring you closer. It's not about what you'll be giving up, it's about making your life better. Don't waste another day or another cent. It's time to build a lifestyle according to what you value most. For the show notes and exclusive links mentioned in this episode go to gooddadproject.com/243. 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!

Suicide is the number one killer among men aged 35-50. The World Health Organization reports that suicide represents half of all male violent deaths worldwide. Why are men at such risk and what can we do about it? Men are more likely to go for desperate measures for several reasons. Our culture teaches men to internalize emotions and hide distress. At the same time, men tend to lose their close friends and support systems as they step into the role of a provider. They're also reluctant to seek help when struggling with anxiety, depression, or suicidal thoughts. The first step in doing something about suicide among men is raising awareness. Today, one of our Dad Edge Alliance Commanders courageously steps up to share his story. Nick Sotelo recounts his intense battle against rage, darkness, and suicide. He also tells us how to interrupt the negative scripts that run through our heads and what to do when overwhelmed with shame and hopelessness. We never know what is going to send us or someone we care about down a dark road. This is an episode every dad should listen to for himself and any boy or man he knows. For the show notes and exclusive links mentioned in this episode go to gooddadproject.com/thursday186. ———— 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!

This episode was recorded live in the Dad Edge Alliance Mastermind community. We've turned this into a live radio show and it's awesome! Join Larry Hagner and JMack as they bring on men from The Alliance LIVE and take their questions.

Are you having trouble breaking bad habits and committing to good ones? Today's guest says the problem isn't you, it's your system. James Clear is the NY Times Bestselling Author of Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones. He talks about how building a system of small habits will compound over time for huge results. He'll also teach us how to design our environment so that we'll stick to good habits without even thinking about it. Most importantly, James will tell us how we can apply atomic habits to our relationships with our spouses and children. Whether you want to quit drinking, lose weight, excel in your business, or build deeper connection with your family, get ready to reshape your life for success! For the show notes and exclusive links mentioned in this episode go to gooddadproject.com/242. 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!

As men, we usually are all or nothing. We have the tendency to set extreme goals, and if we have one setback, we take that as proof we can't succeed and give up entirely. But if we practice both self-compassion and accountability, we can forgive ourselves, dust off, and get back on track. Today, we have one of our Dad Edge Alliance Mastermind Commander on the show, Paul Richardson. He's in charge of ensuring the men on his team are executing their plans. Paul says we won't be motivated all the time, and that's okay. It doesn't mean we can't stay on the path to success. Instead of beating ourselves up for the bad days, we must learn to trust the process, asking for help along the way. We can grow at our own pace, forgiving ourselves when we have a setback and loving ourselves enough to be patient. Discover the power of self-compassion and accountability for dads in this short episode! For the show notes and exclusive links mentioned in this episode go to gooddadproject.com/thursday185. ———— 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!

This episode was recorded live in the Dad Edge Alliance Mastermind community. We've turned this into a live radio show and it's awesome! Join Larry Hagner and JMack as they bring on men from The Alliance LIVE and take their questions.

What kind of father do we need to be to raise girls into strong, empathetic, and emotionally resilient women? Today's show is all about how to raise confident, mentally tough daughters. Emily McCarthy is a former case officer for the CIA and the cofounder of GORUCK, a brand with Special Forces roots that leads backpacking events all over the world. Emily lost her father when she was just getting out of college. It was a devastating blow, but the foundation he laid will echo for generations. Emily talks about how her dad gamified safety and defense so she would always be ready to protect herself and others. She also talks about the many ways her father showed up in her life that made her into the incredible woman she is today. Emily's story is proof of the ripple effect a father leaves on his children's lives, even if his time is cut short. Don't miss this moving episode. For the show notes and exclusive links mentioned in this episode go to gooddadproject.com/241. 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 feel like communication with our wives and children should come naturally. If we love them, and they love us, it should be easy to understand each other. Right? Wrong. What most of us don't realize is that communication is a skill that can be learned. If we master the way we approach conversations, we will drastically improve our relationships. In this episode, we share three techniques for deep communication with your spouse. These simple skills will put an end to stress, arguments, and misunderstandings. At the same time, they will create a space of connection, safety, and intimacy in your marriage. Don't miss this short, incredibly effective episode! For the show notes and exclusive links mentioned in this episode go to gooddadproject.com/thursday184. ———— 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!

The only thing we can count on in life is change, and that means having the mental toughness for life's challenges. We don't want to spend our entire lives reacting out of fear and frustration. We want to know that no matter what happens, we can handle anything. Dominick Quartuccio returns to The Dad Edge. He is a speaker, coach, and the author of Design Your Future: 3 Simple Steps to Stop Drifting and Take Command of Your Life. He is going to share 5 practices to make you a mentally tougher man so you can train your body and mind to operate from a place of power, presence, and resourcefulness. For the show notes and exclusive links mentioned in this episode go to gooddadproject.com/240. ———— 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!

82% of us hate what we do for a living, yet we do it for 40 hours a week or more. Strangely enough, we wear this misery as a badge of honor, as if the more we hate our job, the more noble we are for suffering through it. But we weren't put here to hate our lives. How much is staying where you are costing you? Today we talk with Dad Edge Alliance Mastermind commander, Sean Hutchins. He used to hate his job, coming home in a bad mood, not showing up for his wife and daughter, and gaining forty pounds. One day he took an objective look at his situation and realized that the cost of staying miserable was much more than the risk of trying something new. Sean decided to take the leap and design his own life. What's possible for you? Listen to how to begin the relentless pursuit of a life you love in this episode! For the show notes and exclusive links mentioned in this episode go to gooddadproject.com/thursday183. ———— 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!