Today, I interview Larry Hagner from The Dad Edge. Larry is a father of 4 boys and husband of 18 years. He is an author, a leader, a speaker and a coach. He mentors hundreds of men through the movement he leads called The Dad Edge. He’s the CEO of The Dad Edge Mastermind, and Host of the Dad Edge Podcast which has hundreds of episodes and is designed to help men live legendary lives in all areas!

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0:36: Intro

4 :24: Larry’s story, and why he started The Dad Edge

16:20: The importance of developing skills and not ‘winging it’ as a husband a father

24:05: The importance of being around intentional, like minded men

33:10: Your wife’s 3 biggest needs & how to meet them Feeling seen Feeling Heard Feeling Safe

42:10: ‘The Spirit Of Fatherhood’ book details and overview

49:10: The Final Questions

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After finishing this podcast episode, you will know more about diet and fat loss than 99% of the rest of the world!

In today's episode, we talk about why overeat, how to avoid the traps of overeating, the science behind calories and calorie burning. I also give you three 3 key strategies you can implement TODAY to get your diet under control and lose that stubborn fat that has been hanging on for too long.

If you struggle with your diet and exercise, and you feel that coaching is a good fit for you, sign up for a connection call today and we can chat about how I can serve you best on this journey to a healthier, more confident life - just visit: https://www.dadnationco.com/coaching

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THE STRUGGLE

7:16: Why do we struggle with overeating, and weight gain?

7:48: YOUR BODY: 6 things we do, that makes weight loss more difficult

11:23: YOUR BEHAVIORS: How we form triggers and bad habits with food

14:05: YOUR ENVIRONMENTS: How your environments play a big role in your struggle with food

18:36: 3 Types of hunger you need to know about

THE SCIENCE

22:30: What IS a calorie?

26:25: The formula for losing fat

28:18: Key tip for weighing yourself on the scale

29:50: The FOUR buckets of calorie burning

32:20: MACROS: What are they?

36:05: How to calculate your necessary calories for your weight goals

THE STRATEGY

36:55: The best rate of weight loss

38:00: 3 ways to control your calories

42:00: 2 Apps you can use to track your calories easily

49:42: Whole Foods vs. Processed Foods

57:55: 3 key principles to get the weight off and KEEP it off for good

LINKS:

DadNation Coaching: https://www.dadnationco.com/coaching

YouTube: https://youtube.com/@dadnationco?si=rnYjQDnfy5M_Imcy

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dadnationco/

Online Calorie Calculator: https://www.calculator.net/calorie-calculator.html

If you've asked any of these questions, this episode is for you!

Today I interview Tanner Clark. Tanner has spent 10 years working with you and teens, learning from them, and helping them feel loved and valued. Tanner is a TedX speaker and is the host of ‘The second of strength’ podcast. Tanner teaches teens and parents about digital dangers and to help them ‘fix their focus’ to overcome the things that are hurting their hearts and minds and calling them to live up to their true potential and pursue what matters most.

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3:19: Introduction

08:15: Why should we be concerned about tech with our kids?

15:40: What are some of the most dangerous apps we need to know about as parents?

23:15: Is there a better alternative to a smartphone?

30:15: What age should I give my kid a smartphone?

45:30: Social media is becoming a problem with my kid - how do I intervene?

55:00: The final question

Tanner's Links:

Mitchell’s Links:

Today will be part 2 of the Money Mastery series, and today we are talking about how to play OFFENCE in finances in order to save, invest, become financially free and retire well.

We get into the 5 big moves that every man needs to make in order to win this fight! I also give you 5 key financial principles that I live by, and I believe every couple should follow for a life of financial peace and success.

This episode is THICK y'all. You're going to want to save this episode, or download it so that you can reference all the moves we discuss on your journey to financial freedom.

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Today, we are having a powerful conversation with marriage experts Seth & Melanie Studley from Anatomy Of Us. Seth, Melanie and I get real as we talk about all the ingredients necessary to have a thriving marriage. We discus the following topics:

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Do you struggle with money? Do you have consumer debt that's weighing you down, like credit cards, student loans, car payments, etc? In this 2-part series, we are going to be talking about how to become a master of your money.

In today's episode (part 1), I'm going to teach you how to play DEFENSE with your money: How to get out of debt, and save a pile of cash so that you can have more financial peace and contentment. In 2 weeks, we're going to be releasing part 2 of this series, how to play OFFENSE - where I'll teach you how, when and where to invest your money to set you and your family up for financial success in the future.

Don't forget to check the links below for extra info on how to level up!

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Mitchell's Favorite Finance Books:

LINKS:

1) Free Marriage Course: Remodel Your Marriage: https://www.dadnationco.com/remodel

2) Website: https://www.dadnationco.com/

3) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dadnationco/

4) PDF of Show Notes: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qGnyvQZ1ei-EXiPBVoRCWwQs9re8qOze/view?usp=sharing

5) 27 Side Hustle Ideas: https://www.ramseysolutions.com/saving/side-hustle-ideas

DISCLAIMER: I am not a licensed financial advisor, and anything you read and learn in this podcast is not financial ‘advice’, it’s simply my opinion. While I am sharing my personal  knowledge and experience, I will not be held liable for the results of any financial decisions made after hearing this podcast.

Fighting with your wife. It sucks, right? There's nothing inherently wrong with conflict, but it all goes sideways when we don't fight fair. In this week's episode, I teach you how to identify key triggers and how to prevent a blow up. I'll also give you the tools you need to makeup if everything hit the fan and you had an epic fight.

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CORE VALUES:

HOW TO PREVENT A BLOW UP

WE BLEW UP - WHAT NOW?

BONUS: The Perfect Apology

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This week, I interview relationship expert Dr. Nate Klemp. He holds a PhD from Princeton University, and is a bestselling author and trained philosopher. We have an insightful conversation about the challenges that men face in marriage, why marriage is still a good idea in 2024, and Dr. Nate shares some powerful and practical steps on how to have improve your marriage. If you are married, have a significant other, or are thinking about marriage, you do not want to miss this episode!

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1:10: Introduction

5:50: Why 80/80 marriage? Why not 50/50?

7:50: Availability & overestimation Bias

10:10: What advice would you give a couple who is going through a hard time right now, and believe that everything has to be ‘fair’?

15:00: What can I do (practically) to get into that ‘radically generous’ mindset?

20:20: Why IS the traditional marriage model still a good idea in 2024?

28:20: Why marriage is so countercultural

34:35: The stigma of working on your marriage

40:55: What are 3 things men need to know as they prepare for marriage?

46:55: ‘The Life Report Card’ Exercise

51:15: The final question

LINKS:

Mitchell’s Links:

Free Gift: The Roommate Remedy: https://www.dadnationco.com/remedy

Website: https://www.dadnationco.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dadnationco/

Dr. Nate’s Links:

Website: https://www.8080marriage.com/

80/80 Marriage Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/8080marriage/

Dr. Nate’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nate_klemp/

Have you ever struggled with motivation? Discipline? Developing good habits? In this week's episode of The Dad Nation Podcast, we dig into the science of forming habits and answer the following questions:

We talk about Kanter's Law, Solomon's Paradox and other things that get in the way when learning how to ditch your bad habits, form great ones, and go from slave to master in your life!

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How do we deal with our ‘negative emotions’ as husbands/fathers? As men, we can experience everything from anger to apathy all in one day. But in a culture that teaches us to ‘suck it up’ and ‘stuff it down’, how do we deal with these feelings in order to thrive in our marriage and relationships with our kids? Today I interview James McLeod and he delivers the goods on how to keep our cool and process our emotions as men.

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James' Links:

-Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/__jamesmcleod__/

-Website: https://www.jamesmcleod.org/

Mitchell's Links:

-FREE Marriage Course: https://www.dadnationco.com/remodel

-FREE guide: The Roommate Remedy: https://www.dadnationco.com/remedy

-DadNation IG: https://www.instagram.com/dadnationco/