The Dad Edge Podcast

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.

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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.

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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.

How do we teach our kids to be resilient? How can we be encouraging and supportive while still building mental toughness? Wouldn't it be great to have a kid's perspective on how to do the right thing as a dad?

Today we have the most amazing guest ever on The Dad Edge, my ten-year-old son, Mason Hagner. He is releasing his book called Never Give Up No Matter What, an illustrated story about a situation where he wanted to give up, how he pushed past his desire to quit, and what he achieved by persevering even though it seemed that all hope was lost.

Mason's book is a wise lesson for both parents and kids. Listen to why he wrote his inspiring book and what advice he has for parents when their kids feel like giving up.

For the show notes and exclusive links mentioned in this episode go to gooddadproject.com/192.

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

Sometimes, life throws us a curveball. We might be cruising along, meeting all our goals, right on track for the future. Our family is thriving. Life is good, then suddenly we are launched into chaos.

That is what happened to our guest today, Gene Villeneuve. Gene is a Canadian who moved with his wife and kids to work in Paris, France. They were living the dream until two years ago when his wife was diagnosed with breast cancer.

Gene was on The Dad Edge previously to talk about how to love a spouse with cancer. He did the best he could to be a good husband and dad as his wife went through grueling treatments and surgeries. But just when his wife was recovering from her last surgery, Gene found out that his status with his job in France had changed and he would have 6 weeks to move his family back to Canada.

Gene tells us about how coped with this huge upheaval in his life and four of his personal strategies to keep calm through the chaos.

For the show notes and exclusive links mentioned in this episode go to gooddadproject.com/thursday135.

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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.

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:

• An update on JMack's daughter's stealing incident
• Our core relationship with our kids and how to manage it with intention
• A chat about the death of a loved one and our thoughts and judgments of those thoughts
• Larry points out all the ways JMack is failing at editing these podcast episodes

And we answer some questions:

• How can I make my kids get along?
• What are you most thankful for this year?

JMack's podcast is Inquisitive Souls. You can find it here. We live in the world our conversations create.

What type of father did you have growing up? How does it affect you as the man you are today? If you had a great dad, you'll want to follow in his footsteps. But what if your dad didn't give you what you needed? Will you fall into the same pattern or choose to change it?

Today's dynamic guest is podcaster and founder of Boom Boom Performance, Cody McBroom. His dad was a workaholic who rarely spent time with the family, and Cody thought this meant his father didn't care. Whenever anything went wrong in Cody's life he would blame his dad.

As Cody got older, he began to notice that this grudge held him back in life. This inspired him to embark on a journey of self-improvement to reframe his life and transform his mindset.

Cody McBroom is now a successful, thriving entrepreneur and demonstrates the power of letting go of resentment toward your father or anyone else in your life.

He also shares his no-nonsense fitness and nutrition tips so you can build a foundation of health that will empower you to become your best self.

For the show notes and exclusive links mentioned in this episode go to gooddadproject.com/191.

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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.

Being a father and husband is full of challenges. Sometimes we feel overwhelmed and unsure of how to handle problems at home. We have the urge to get away. It's easier to keep busy with work and focus on providing rather than wrestling with the day to day issues of family life.

Today's guest is everyday dad, Jeremy Bennett. He has been married for nineteen years and is the father of two teenage boys. Jeremy is a firefighter who is passionate about his career. Jeremy traveled frequently and became involved in the world of firefighting as a leader. He lived for the adrenaline and action in his life.

As his sons grew up, Jeremy knew he wasn't present in his role as a father. His way of dealing with tough times was to leave. One day had a wake up call and realized he needed to find a way to balance work and family life. Now he tries to help other young firefighters do the same.

For the show notes and exclusive links mentioned in this episode go to gooddadproject.com/thursday134.

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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.

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

In case you're wondering what went on right before we started recording, let us refer you here.

Here's what to look forward to in this episode:

• We talk about the bricklayer story and how that relates to bringing intention to each moment in our relationships
• We share some amazing wins from the men in the Alliance
• The power of collective wisdom
• Larry talking to his son about porn
• Nude lunging. That's right. Nude lunging.

Oh, and we answer some questions:

• How can I become a better leader and manager?
• How do you keep it together mentally as a busy dad and entrepreneur?
• What are your other go to podcasts for motivation and personal growth?

JMack's podcast is Inquisitive Souls. You can find it here. We live in the world our conversations create.