The Dad Edge Podcast
Episodes
The Dad Edge Alliance Fight Club
10 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when we've never been tested by life? If we've never experienced illness, tragedy, death, or war? How do we know how if we have the menta...
The Biblical Meaning of Masculinity
07 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Jeff Hemmer is the author of the book Man Up!: The Quest for Masculinity. He is also a pastor, a husband, and the father of six children. We don't' us...
Changing Your Money Mindset
03 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
What does the word 'budget' bring to mind? It's about as fun as the word 'diet.' We think of sacrifice. We think of depriving ourselves. We think of b...
Creating A Legacy That Inspires with Armando Cruz
30 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Armando Cruz is back on The Dad Edge podcast! He is the author of The Legacy Code: Modern Man's Guide To Escape Obscurity & Live A Life Unleashed, a ...
Why Perfection is the Enemy of Becoming Better Dad
26 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
All of us want to be a perfect father, but things never turn out the way we expect. Even for those men actively striving to become a better dad, perf...
Wild at Heart with John Eldredge
23 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Dad Edge podcast is honored beyond words to have John Eldredge on the show. He is the author of bestselling book Wild at Heart: Discovering the S...
The Most Effective Way to Reach Your Health Goals
19 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Birch weighed 250 pounds and was on cholesterol and blood pressure medication. At Thanksgiving, he realized he was sweating, not because it was ...
Battling Cancer as a Dad with Hal Elrod
16 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Hal Elrod is a best selling author, international keynote speaker, ultra-marathon runner, world class success coach, and most importantly, a father. H...
The Power in Sharing Your Struggle
12 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Henry David Thoreau wrote, "the mass of men lead lives of quiet desperation." This was in 1854, but it is now truer than ever before. Today, I have J...
The Ranger Way with Kris 'Tanto' Paronto
09 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Kris "Tanto" Paronto is a former U.S. Army Ranger and CIA security contractor who is known for his actions during the 2012 terrorist attack on the U.S...
The Dangers of Internalizing Stress
05 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Stress causes 90% of the health issues that are killing us today. Every thought or emotion we have releases chemicals into the environment in which ou...
How to Talk to Your Kids About Pornography with Kristen Jenson
02 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Kristen Jenson is the author of Good Pictures Bad Pictures. In this show, she tells us how to initiate a healthy conversation with our kids about porn...
Porn Addiction and Affair Recovery Mentoring
29 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
David Mee was addicted to porn for most of his marriage and also ended up having an affair. His relationship with his wife Naomi was falling apart, bu...
Of A Revolution with Marc Roberge
26 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
We are pumped to have the lead singer of the band OAR (Of A Revolution) on the show today. Marc Roberge has been making music and touring with OAR for...
How to Elevate Your Game
22 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today we have a guest on Thursday Throwdown. Andy Storch is with me. He is the host of the Entrepreneur Hot Seat Podcast and is not only a member of T...
4 Key Elements to a Side Hustle in Real Estate with Billy Keels
19 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
What if you didn't have to do the 9-to-5 thing any longer? What would your life be like if you were the owner of your time? What would it be like to...
How to Coach Your Kids for a Growth Mindset
15 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
I used to focus on results as a dad. I would ask my kids, "Did you win? Did you score? Did you get an A?" But what I've learned from many of my podcas...
Making Moments for Your Family with Jon Vroman
12 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
We never know how many moments we'll have left. This is why we shouldn't wait for special moments to spontaneously happen. It's our responsibility as ...
How to Thrive Instead of Survive with a Tribe
08 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This show is about something we all need to hear. We always like everyone to think our life is perfect, but no man has got it totally all together. Th...
12 Traits of a Warrior Part II: The Soft Traits
05 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Last month, former Navy SEAL Chris Sajnog told us about the hard traits of a warrior. They are the qualities we most often associate with elite teams...
The Dad Edge Summit Mastermind for Men
01 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Dad Edge Summit will take place in St. Louis Missouri in June 2018. We are now taking applications. This is our first live event and we're going...
How Generosity Breeds Success with Tuan Nguyen
26 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
If you were a successful start-up entrepreneur and sold your company for millions, what would you do with the money? Build your dream home? Buy the sp...
Dad Edge Alliance Q&A: Allowing Your Kids to Have Their Feelings with Chris Sajnog
22 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
If we want to learn to be emotionally resilient, genuine dads, who better to learn from than the most elite warriors on the planet? Today we have a cl...
The 6 Tenets of Success with Former Navy SEAL Jason Redman
19 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today we have retired Navy Seal Jason J Redman on The Dad Edge podcast. He is a hero, a speaker, and the author of The Trident: The Forging and Reforg...
How to Get Through a Job Loss as a Father
15 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Losing a job can be one of the biggest crises a man may ever may face. Today I have Michael Jeffery on the show. He is the father of 3 and one of our ...
Reclaiming Your Sovereignty with Ryan Michler
12 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This is our 150th episode and the show will be 3 years old in a couple months. We've had amazing guests – pro-athletes, NY Times bestselling authors...
One of the Biggest Mistakes Men Make in Marriage
08 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this short episode, I'm going to talk about a huge mistake most men make when it comes to marriage. We do it with the best intentions, believing we...
Using the Past to Become a Better Dad with former NFL Player Billy Miller
05 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today we are psyched to have Former NFL player and Superbowl Champion Billy Miller on The Dad Edge Podcast. Most of the time we only see sports stars ...
3 Seconds to Not Losing It with Your Kids
01 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In our last episode with Amy Morin, author of 13 Things Mentally Strong Parents Don't Do, we discussed how to enhance mental toughness and emotional r...
How to Raise Mentally Strong Kids with Amy Morin
29 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Mental strength is something most of us struggle with. Dealing with grief, fear, and disappointment is a constant challenge for adults. Children have ...
How to Arm Our Kids Against Peer Pressure
25 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
As kids get older, the more they are susceptible to peer pressure and the riskier the things they may be pressured into become. The statistics are fri...
The 12 Traits of a Warrior Part 1: The Hard Traits with Chris Sajnog
22 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
As men, we do battle every single day. Not only are we fighting to maintain and grow our careers, finances, and family, we fight an internal battle at...
Dad Edge Alliance Q&A – Gary John Bishop on Fatherhood
18 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
If you tuned into last week's show, you heard Gary John Bishop tell us how to confront our weak spots, embrace uncertainty, and take extreme ownership...
How to Unf*ck Yourself with Gary John Bishop
15 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
As men, we like to plan. We like to be able to foresee what's going to happen so that we can be prepared, but life will inevitably throw curveballs ou...
How to Do a Failure Analysis with Your Child
11 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today I have a very special guest on for an unscripted show. Meet my 10-year-old son Mason. He is in 4th grade and his favorite sport is wrestling. He...
The Rundown on Our Mastermind Groups for Dads
08 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
A lot of listeners ask about our mastermind group. What is it? A secret society? What do we do in there? And what do men get out of it? Today I have J...
Getting SMART About Your Goals for the New Year
04 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to 2018 and welcome to the Dad Edge Podcast! We are all working on our New Year's resolutions. What can we do differently in our lives? What w...
Building Your Band of Brothers with Stephen Mansfield
01 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
After getting married and having kids, most of us men dedicate ourselves to work and family. Any friendships we had in school or college fall by the w...
Building Wealth: How to Grow Money
28 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Today we're going to talk about not just saving money, but building wealth. It's easy to get caught up in daily life and neglect strategizing for the ...
The Realistic Way to Transform Your Body This Year with Josiah Novak
25 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Probably the biggest thing we try to fix in the new year is our health. We set goals to lose weight and tone up, but we tend to fail year after year. ...
Family Finance: 7 Hacks to Save Thousands
21 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Finances are probably one of the top three things men worry out about. It causes overwhelm, arguments and sleepless nights. This part of our life does...
Quick Wins for Big Money with Scott Alan Turner
18 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
When it comes to investing and saving money, we often overcomplicate things. We don't have to make it so hard on ourselves. Financial rock star Scott ...
Drowning in Distraction? Optimize Your Morning Routine
14 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
We live in a world where we are drowning in distraction. It seems that everything is fighting for our attention. This causes our minds to become over-...
Turn On Your Superhero Brain with Jim Kwik
11 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this modern age, we are bombarded with information and distractions. Our brain is not prepared to handle the constant interruptions from our comput...
4 Ways Play Helps Dads Lead Richer Lives
07 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In our last episode, we had Charlie Hoehn on to tell us about the importance of play in our lives. Not only is a playful mindset good for our health a...
Play It Away: A Workaholic's Cure for Anxiety with Charlie Hoehn
04 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Have you noticed that it's almost impossible for you to have fun anymore? Do you feel guilty unless you make every minute of your day productive? Do y...
Side Hustles: Risks vs. Rewards
30 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
If you listened to our previous show, you learned how Matt Miller developed a side hustle that allowed him to make money while he slept. However, most...
The Power of a Side Hustle with Matt Miller
27 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Personal finance is one of the most popular topics on this show, and in many of our previous episodes we've learned about the need to to diversify o...
Gut Health for Better Mood, Immunity, and Performance
23 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Anxiety and depression are common this time of year. So are colds and flus. Today we're going to to revisit Adrain Chavez to learn more about how the ...
Optimum Gut Health for You and Your Kids with Dr. Adrian Chavez
20 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
As men, leaders, fathers, protectors, and providers, it's up to us to take action when it comes to our health and the health of our kids. We need to m...
5 Small Ways to Make Huge Improvements to Your Sex Life
16 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In the previous episode, I had "Sex with Emily" on this show. As a female, a doctor of Human Sexuality, and a beautiful woman, Dr. Emily Morse gave u...
How to Have Amazing Sex in Your Marriage with Dr. Emily Morse
13 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
When we're married and have kids, the whole bedroom thing tends to take the backseat. It's hard to make sex a priority, but we want it to be. Today we...
4 Questions to Crush Self-Sabotaging Thoughts
09 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In our last episode, Wes Chapman shared his horrific story of trauma and how throughout his whole life he had been told that he would never be a norm...
Wake Up the Hero with Wes Chapman
06 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The story you're about to hear is unlike anything we've ever had on this show before. Today we have mega-entrepreneur, Wes Chapman. He has been featur...
Choosing Your Struggle
02 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
What are you willing to suffer for? This is the question we must ask ourselves when it comes to all the choices we make in our lives. Do we choose to ...
The Mask of Masculinity with Lewis Howes
30 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Today we have an unbelievable episode with Lewis Howes. For those of you who don't know him, Lewis Howes is the host of on the hugely popular The Sc...
Making Honesty the Easy Choice for Your Kids
26 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
I have a special guest in the studio with me to day to talk about something near and dear to our hearts as fathers – HONESTY. For this episode, I br...
Becoming a Legendary Man with Nate Lind
23 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
My guest is mega-successful, 7-figure entrepreneur and thought leader, Nate Lind. Nate is a husband, a father, and the founder of Legendary Man. At th...
How to Disconnect from Your Phone and Reconnect with Your Family
19 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
How are mobile devices affecting our physical and mental health? How are they affecting our relationships? In this age of constant internet connection...
Faster than Normal: Secrets of the ADHD Brain with Peter Shankman
16 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Today, I have an awesome return guest on to talk about ADHD and ADD. Peter Shankman's new book, Faster Than Normal, is the number one new release on A...
How to Reignite Your Marriage After Having Kids
12 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
When the kids are born, men focus on being a father. We cannot falter in our role as a provider and protector. Our spouses focus on being mothers, whi...
Drugs, Alcohol, and Fatherhood with Omar Pinto
09 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Today we have Omar Pinto, host and founder of the wildly popular SHAIR Podcast. SHAIR stands for Sharing Helps Addicts in Recovery. He's part of our D...
Discipline Disagreements: How to Align with Your Spouse in Front of the Kids
05 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
One of the most common conflicts that can destroy a family is an unstable system of discipline. Often, one spouse gives into a kid and undermines the...
The Ultimate Guide to Dealing with Difficult Teenagers with Josh Shipp
02 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
If you have preteens or teenagers, this show is for you. Even if your kids are still young, you will need this information to prepare for the future. ...
6 Ways to Set Up Your Family for Financial Success
28 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Talking about money with your spouse is always tricky. This is why we avoid it at all costs, but that only leads to more tension because spending issu...
How to Commit to Life Goals the Navy SEAL Way with Thom Shea
25 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
So often, when we confront obstacles, whether in work or at home, we want the map. We want the how-to guide to solving the problem. Today we have form...
Why Finding Your Life's Purpose Won't Get You Very Far
21 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Everyone on the internet seems to be talking about finding your life's purpose, or finding your why. Your why is supposed to be your moral compass....
What Doesn't Kill Us with Scott Carney
18 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Would you climb to the top of Kilimanjaro in 30-degree weather wearing nothing but boots, shorts, and a knit cap? Today's guest did it and he wrote th...
How to Get Your Kid to Listen Without Yelling
14 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
I'm going to talk about an issue most dads face on a daily basis–losing our temper. What do you do when you tell your son or daughter to do somethi...
Brenneman vs. Hagner: The Good Dad Project Interview
11 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Charlie "The Spaniard" Brenneman turns the tables and puts Good Dad Project creator and host Larry Hagner in the spotlight. Learn all...
Why You Need Mentors in Every Stage of Life
07 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
As children, we have mentors for every aspect of our lives. Our parents mentored us from the moment we were born. Our teachers served as mentors for...
Managing Happiness: Applying Business Success Principles to Family Life with David Henzel
04 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
David Henzel is a radically successful entrepreneur whose calling is to help people live happier lives. Most of us are trying to achieve a work life b...
Change Your Drinking Habits, Change Your Life – Join GDP Dry September!
31 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
If you've been thinking of the idea of whether to give up alcohol, now's the time to do it. We're doing a September 30-Day no alcohol challenge on bot...
How Giving Up Alcohol Will Revolutionize Your Life with Ruari Fairbairns
28 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Ruari Fairbairns from One Year No Beer is back to share his story and his relationship with alcohol before and after he gave it up. In this episode, y...
Why Nice Guys Don't Get Their Needs Met
24 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Robert Glover, author of No More Mr. Nice Guy, dropped some knowledge bombs on us in our last episode. He also did a live Q & A with our Dad Edge ...
No More Mister Nice Guy with Dr. Robert Glover
21 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Why are we not getting our needs met when we seem to be going out of our way for everyone? Dr. Robert Glover talks to us today about Nice Guy Syndrome...
#DoEpicShit – Sharing Amazing Experiences with Your Kids
17 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's Thursday Throwdown, I'm following up on my show Why It's Time to Do Epic Shit TODAY. I got a great response from that episode. Listener...
How to Tap into Your PEAK Performance with Mike Flynn
14 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Flynn is the host of the Impact Entrepreneur podcast and is here to tell us how to tap into peak performance on a daily basis by using the P.E.A....
4 Ways to Show Your Kids What It Means to Be a Leader
10 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
We talked about how fatherhood is leadership in the last episode of GDP. We also want to instill these leadership skills in our children. Telling the...
How Fatherhood is Leadership with TEDx Speaker Devon Bandison
07 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
We had high performance coach and TEDx speaker Devon Brandison on the show way back in the beginning of GDP. Almost 100 episodes later, Devon is bac...
4 Examples of How NOT to Praise Your Kid
03 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is all about mindset. As parents, most of us are praising our kids in a harmful way and we don't even know it. We have the best inte...
How to Pay Off Your Mortgage in Five Years with Andy Hill
31 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Finances are a touchy subject that stresses the hell out of all of us. It can especially affect our relationships. Almost one out of every two marriag...
It's Time to End the Social Isolation Epidemic Among Men
27 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Most of us men live isolated lives because we feel it's noble, selfless, and the right thing to do. We pay most of our attention to two things – our...
The Relentless Pursuit of Greatness with former NFL Pro Thomas Williams
24 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Today we have a treat for you. We're interviewing former pro football player Thomas Williams who's played for the Jaguars, the Seahawks, the Patriots,...
Why It's Time to Do Epic Shit TODAY
20 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Are you waiting for the perfect time or place to start doing things you dreamed of? Are you waiting to save enough money, reach a certain age, or feel...
Strategy Guide for Parenting ADHD Kids with Brian King
17 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The diagnoses of kids with ADHD is at an all-time high. How do we raise them the best we possibly can so they can be the best versions of who they're ...
Insurance Coverage: 3 Areas You May Have Overlooked with Dan the Insurance Man
13 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Most of us never read our entire insurance policy.Even if we did, would we understand it? How do we know if we have the best policy for our homes, as...
How to Live a Life that Counts with John Williams
10 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
John Williams is the founder of a non-profit organization called Life That Counts. He shares his story of childhood adversity and talks about how he ...
How to Have Healthy Arguments Even in Front of the Kids
06 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's Thursday Throwdown, we're following up on our last episode with Peter Sacco about how to argue with your spouse. We will all have disag...
How to Argue with Your Spouse with Peter Sacco
03 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Most of us men have a tendency to accumulate build-up of anger and emotions. It's easy for us to lose our temper and let a discussion turn into an ar...
Stop the Guilt - Why Dads Need Time with Their Tribe
29 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Guilt. So many of us walk around with guilt and it's crippling. We feel guilty handing over our time and resources. We feel guilty about too much tim...
Relentless Success Through Triumph and Tragedy with Todd Stottlemyre
26 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
As you know, Todd Stottlemyre is a 3-time World Series MLB pitcher. You loved his last interview on The Good Dad Project. In this powerful episode, I ...
Why You Should Never Leave Your Finances on Auto-Pilot
22 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In our previous episode, financial mentor Damion Lupo shared some mind-blowing information about Wall Street. Most of us leave our money on auto-pilot...
Transcending Financial Problems Once and for All with Damion Lupo
19 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Is our money really safe in the stock market, IRAs and 401ks? Or is it best to diversify? What is it Wall street doesn't want you to know when it come...
The 4-Step Process to Build Unshakable Confidence
15 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Thursday Throwdown, I'm going to share with you some very powerful information from former Navy SEAL Larry Yatch and outline his 4-...
Reversing Generations of Bad Parenting with 6-Time Muay Thai Champion Chris Romulo
12 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
How do you become an incredible dad and husband when you grew up with a neglectful father? How do you break the dysfunctional pattern of your family ...
3 Steps to Breaking Destructive Habits
08 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's Thursday Throwdown, we're going to recap our wildly popular show with Nell Daly about a problem many men silently struggle with – onl...
Porn–Why We Watch It, When It's a Problem, and How to Stop with Nell Daly
05 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Pornography - It's pervasive in our culture today. 70% of men between the ages of 30 to 60, look at online pornography weekly. Still, no one wants to ...
22 Pieces of Profound Dad Wisdom from The Dad Edge Alliance
01 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
I reached out to Dad Edge Alliance members and asked them to share their best pieces of wisdom on being a dad, and what quotes sum up their experience...
How to Protect Your Daughter Physically, Mentally, and Emotionally with Warren Petersen
29 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Warren Petersen is the author of Becoming a Significant Man and is also a husband and father to four kids. This is an important show about pulling ou...