The Dad Edge Podcast

Today we talk to a previous guest whose story about his father's suicide is one of our top shows ever in the history of The Dad Edge. Adam Schafer from the hugely popular Mind Pump Podcast is back. He wasn't a father the first time he was on the show, but now he's the proud new dad to his one-year-old son Maximus!

Adam talks about how having a baby has changed his lifestyle and relationship with his wife for the better. He opens up about his struggles with empathy and childhood insecurities. He also talks about manufacturing adversity for our kids so that they will build resilience and character.

You've never heard this side of Adam Schafer before. This show is full of insights that will take your fathering skills to the next level. Listen now!

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When we become fathers, we have be in charge of caring for our families. We must step up and provide for them, protect them, and lead them. Fatherhood is an opportunity to become our best selves, but we can't show up if we don't invest in our physical, mental, and intellectual wellbeing.

Today we have everyday dad and Dad Edge Alliance member Eric Martinez on the show. He is the founder of Be Well Dad and is dedicated to helping men become their best selves, enabling them give more to their families and lead on a confident and competent level.

Eric's been with his wife for sixteen years and is the dad of a five-year-old son and a two-year-old daughter. He talks about how he and his wife overcome the most difficult obstacles, how he got out of his dad bod rut by losing 40 pounds, and how he steps off the hamster wheel of busyness to make time for self-care.

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We all want to live in a happy home, a deep relationship with our spouse, and confident and capable kids. But how do we create the home life we dream of in today's world?

Arlene Pellicane shows us how. She is an author and speaker whose mission is to encourage families. Among her books are Parents Rising, 31 Days to a Happy Husband, and Cool, Calm, and Connected. Arlene helps parents raise kids who are ready for life (not just playing video games), and also helps couples take their so-so marriage to a joyful one.

Arlene talks about what a man needs most from his wife and how a couple can fall in love again. She explains the complementary roles of mothers and fathers and how to leverage the strengths of each. Arlene also tells us how to raise obedient, respectful children, and how we can live with more purpose, and less screen time.

You can live in a happy home. Listen to discover how.

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What does it really take to be a great father? How can we inspire our kids to reach for more, even if our father didn't show us a good example?

Bryan Loritts is a pastor and the award-winning author of seven books, including The Dad Difference: The 4 Most Important Gifts You Can Give to Your Kids.

Today Bryan teaches us the four RITEs of fatherhood and how to implement each. He tells us how we can be proactive about our operating systems as fathers, becoming constant guides and teachers so that our kids have the best chance of living a meaningful and fulfilling life.

For the show notes and exclusive links mentioned in this episode go to gooddadproject.com/thursday219.

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How far have you evolved as a person? Are you still struggling with the same issues you've had all your life? Are you turning to vices to distract and soothe you? Do you avoid those hard conversations with people who are important to you? Your relationship with yourself is the foundation of all other aspects of your life, and if you haven't confronted your demons, you will never be able to take your personal evolution to the next level.

Stefanos Sifandos is a relational alchemist, international speaker, author and change-maker dedicated to helping men create a life of meaning and purpose. Not long ago, he was egotistical, dishonest, unfaithful, and above all, scared. He discovered that unresolved trauma from his toxic father was unconsciously and destructively influencing his behavior.

Today, Stefanos shares his journey into the depth of pain, and how we can drill to the truth of ourselves to become completely integrated and self-reliant. He also reveals 6 steps that we can take to process, heal, and expand from the wounds of the past.

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This one's for the guy who is miserable with his life. Maybe your marriage isn't working, you feel stuck in your job, and you can't remember who you are anymore. Something's got to give, but you don't know what to do to make things change.

Craig Mills used to be miserable. He got into his profession by default, thinking it was what he was supposed to do. He neglected his needs and desires to accommodate an unhappy marriage. He lived an empty life and felt like a shell of a human being.

Today, Craig is blissfully remarried with a stepdaughter and a baby. He's excited about life and has found the work that makes him comes alive.

How did he make this complete dad life overhaul? Don't waste another minute being miserable. Listen in!

For the show notes and exclusive links mentioned in this episode go to gooddadproject.com/thursday218.

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In this episode we cover some amazing questions from our community!

1. What it means to live legendary.
2. How you know you are married to a strong woman.
3. The gift of failure.
4. What men can do to make the world a better place despite everything going on.
5. The power of forgiveness and even forgiving ourselves.