The Dad Edge Podcast

We only get one chance to be a dad, but life gets busy and sometimes we barely have time to think about what we're doing. It's easy to get wrapped up in work and shuttling kids off to sports and activities without mindfully taking action to level up when we can.

Today we have Dad Edge Alliance member Ray Matz on the show. He is the author of Game Changing Dads: Get Off The Bench and Into The Game! He is a husband and a father to three who talks about what we can do to get off the bench and take small actions for big improvements in our roles as fathers, husbands, and leaders.

For the show notes and exclusive links mentioned in this episode go to gooddadproject.com/thursday140.

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This episode was recorded live in the Dad Edge Facebook community

Join Larry and JMack as they riff on questions from the Dad Edge communities!

Here's what to look forward to in this episode

• How do I deal with sexual rejection and/or being in a sexless marriage?
• Kids baiting parents and how to avoid taking it!
• How do you stay motivated with your New Year's resolutions?
• How do you handle your friendships changing after the birth of your first child?

Plus we talk about how JMack's 72 year-old dad walked 26 miles with him.

And, somehow, this came up: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xB3rbzzE5K4

PLUS: We bring in the great and powerful Mason Hagner!!

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!

At the start of the year, we are always thinking about goals like losing extra weight, eating healthier, and managing our finances more efficiently, but what about wildly important goals? Have you ever set a goal so challenging that it takes you beyond your limits and changes you forever?

Today's guest is Mark Divine. He is a former Navy SEAL commander, founder of SEALfit, and author of The Unbeatable Mind. His book was the inspiration for The Dad Edge and he was the first big guest on the show. Mark Divine just completed a burpee challenge to raise money and awareness for veteran suicides, which occur at the horrifying rate of every 22 seconds. This wasn't a one-time event, but a year-long commitment of doing 300 burpees every single day.

Mark talks about how he pulls through and even thrives on these kinds of challenges. It's not all grit. He uses breathing techniques, yoga, meditation, and intuition. You will be awed by the insights he shares in this interview. Save this episode to stay connected to your goals so that you can enjoy the fruits of your labor at the end of this year.

For the show notes and exclusive links mentioned in this episode go to gooddadproject.com/196.

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Being a dad is the toughest and most important job in the world. For those of us who didn't have a good dad to learn from, it's even more difficult to navigate life. We didn't have a proper role model, leaving us without a map to become a good husband and father. But breaking the chain of bad fathering is complex. Sometimes, no matter how hard we try, we see ourselves falling into the same behaviors we watched as a kid. We feel hopeless and infuriated.

There were no resources for men in previous generations, but we're going to change that. The mission of the Dad Edge is to empower fathers to be their best. Today, we have a Dad Edge Alliance member on the show to talk about his experience being raised by a violent dad. He vowed not to become like his father, but he fell into the same patterns after his own son was born. He knew he had to stop the cycle for the sake of his son.

Listen to how he learned to grow beyond his upbringing to become a happy, confident, and resilient man.

For the show notes and exclusive links mentioned in this episode go to gooddadproject.com/thursday139.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Join the Free Dad Edge Facebook Group at gooddadproject.com/group.

Apply for The Dad Edge Alliance at gooddadproject.com/alliance.