The Dad Edge Podcast

How to Neutralize Your Social Media Envy

25 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Most of us look at our social media feeds multiple times a day. We see people who post snapshots of what looks like a perfect life. Sometimes we feel ...

Pressure, Perseverance, and Fatherhood with UFC Fighter James Krause

22 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

What does an ultimate fighter and a good dad have in common? UFC fighter James Krause tells us about perseverance and pressure and how he thrives off ...

Finally, a Book Especially for Dads to Read to Their Kids

18 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I talk about how my son inspired me to write a a book especially for dads to read to their kids. As men and dads, most of us are ta...

Getting Real About Insomnia, Depression, and Anxiety

15 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

What happens when we go through something so difficult that it rocks the very core of who we are? Today I have a real, raw discussion with Josiah Nova...

4 Pillars of Effective Leadership

11 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

On today's Thursday Throwdown, I recap the 4 pillars of effective leadership that we discussed in the Dad Edge Alliance membership community. For the...

How to Break the Cycle of the Fixed Mindset with Larry Yatch

08 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Today's guest needs no introduction. Larry Yatch from the SEALed Mindset is back on the Good Dad Project podcast to answer a few questions from our Da...

5 Ways to Prevent Angry Outbursts

04 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

This episode marks 1 year of Thursday Throwdown on the Good Dad Project! Following up on our previous episode with Peter Sacco about Uncovering the Se...

Uncovering the Truth About Anger with Peter Sacco

01 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Most men struggle with anger daily. Our tempers flare at work and at home with our wife and kids. Some of us are like Bruce Banner. Some of us turn in...

Prevailing Through the Crucibles of Life

27 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

We all go through times in our lives when the carpet is pulled from under us. Through no fault of our own, our lives spin out of control. We go throug...

Reclaiming the Art of Manliness with Brett McKay

24 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

When you hear the word 'manliness' what comes to mind? In this modern age, it seems like good old-fashioned manliness has disappeared. Today, Brett Mc...

The Dad Edge Alliance – Unlock the Secrets to Living an Epic Life

20 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In the last episode of GDP, we had ultra-successful businessman and life coach Aaron Walker. He explained that he owed 100% of his success to his trib...

Working to Live, Not Living to Work with Aaron Walker

17 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Can we live a life of purpose and still make a living to support our families? Can we do the work that we love and still be profitable? The answer is...

3 Ways to Keep Love Alive

12 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Thursday Throwdown, we are going to talk about our wives. As men, we have a hard time balancing our relationships, especially when ...

How to Optimize Fitness, Nutrition, and Unconditional Love with Tony Horton

10 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode of the Good Dad Project, we have P90X creator, Tony Horton. He talks about how fitness and nutrition reprogrammed his brain. He als...

Why Every Man Needs a Rope Team

06 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Last week on the Good Dad Project, we had Erik Weihenmayer, the first and only blind man to summit Mount Everest. On this week's Thursday Throwdown, I...

How to Live Life with no Barriers with Erik Weihenmayer

03 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Erik Weihenmayer is an American athlete, adventurer, author, activist and motivational speaker. He is also the only blind person to reach the summit o...

How to Be the Rock for Your Kids

30 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

As much as we want to encourage our kids to do their best, we might be unintentionally causing them undue stress. That is why it's crucial – whether...

The Hidden Secrets to Why Kids Quit Sports

27 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Playing ports teaches our kids life lessons, but today, most kids quit sports by the age of thirteen. Today we're going to Coach Jim and Coach Steve f...

What Happened When My Family Gave Up Screen Time for 40 Days

23 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Electronic devices are a part of our lives now. Can you imagine giving them up? Would your kids survive without their phones, tablets, and video games...

Breaking the World of Impossible with Todd Stottlemyre

20 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Former Major League Baseball star, Todd Stottlemyre, tells us how to dream big, set goals, and create a plan to break the world of impossible. For sh...

Why Fathers Need to Ask for Help

16 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

As men, we hate to admit when we don't know all the answers. We don't want to seem weak and vulnerable, but fathers need to ask for help sometimes, a...

The Art of Charm and Professional Relationships with Jordan Harbinger

13 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Work relationship issues can lead to broken deals, missed promotions, and lost jobs. Today, Jordan Harbinger from the Art of Charm Podcast uncover...

Taking Risks for a Life of Fulfillment

09 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In our last episode, we talked with Sam Weinman about how to win at losing, how to succeed when we fail, and how to learn from defeat. I want to recap...

How to Teach Our Kids to Win at Losing with Sam Weinman

06 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode of The Good Dad Project, Sam Weinman tells us how to talk to our kids about failure and how to win at losing by by using defeat as...

How to Approach Life as a Man and a Father

02 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's Thursday Throwdown, I follow up on episode 100 with Ryan Holiday and his profound insights on how to approach life as a student. As men...

Why Your Ego is the Enemy with Ryan Holiday

27 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

What's the difference between confidence and ego, and how does ego hinder us from our own greatness both professionally and as a father? My guest toda...

Why Dads Should Praise Effort and Not Results

23 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In episode 99 of The Good Dad Project, Larry Yatch from Sealed Mindset told us about the importance of instilling a growth mindset in our children. I ...

How to Instill the Growth Mindset in Your Kids with Larry Yatch

20 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Larry Yatch from the SEALed Mindset is back to share some mind-blowing insights on how to make our families work as high-functioning teams, how to ins...

7 Ways to Show and Feel More Confidence with Your Body Language

16 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that 93% of our communication is through body language? Having the wrong body language will not only make you look less confident, it wil...

How to Develop Self-Confidence and Become the Best Version of Yourself with David Wygant

13 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Self-confidence is something most men struggle with every day, but the majority of us suffer in silence. But what if you had tools and resources to be...

10 Minutes a Day to a More Fulfilling Life

09 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Finding the time for self-care is one of the hugest struggles for dads. We always have another task to complete. We're always being asked for another ...

How to Get Rid of the Dad Bod in 2017 with Josiah Novak

05 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Fitness Coach, Josiah Novak, is back on The Good Dad Project to tell us the secrets to following through with health resolutions and getting rid of th...

Undeniable Proof That It's Never Too Late to Pursue Your Dreams

02 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

If you listened to the last episode of The Good Dad Project, then you heard Diamond Dallas Page's incredible story of beginning a wrestling career at ...

How To Dream Big and Conquer Your ​Aspirations with Diamond Dallas Page​

30 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Today on The Good Dad Project I talk to wrestling legend Diamond Dallas Page about his career, his new projects, and his tips on raising FOUR daught...

What Your Daughter Needs From You as a Father

26 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's Thursday Throwdown, I talk about what your daughter needs from you as a father to empower her to speak freely, develop confidence, a...

How to Raise Strong, Confident, Resilient Girls with Bas Rutten

23 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Bas Rutten is retired UFC Heavyweight Champion and three-time King of Pancrase world champion. He's a regular on TV, has also appeared in movies, and ...

How to Talk About Lack of Sex with Your Spouse

19 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's Thursday Throwdown, I follow up on Nell Gibbon Daly's episode and give you the highlights of how to talk about lack of sex with your sp...

The Unexpected Secrets of Men, Women, and Sex with Nell Gibbon Daly

16 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

A healthy sex life is crucial to a happy and harmonious relationship, but sex is one of the most difficult things for men to talk about. Today our sec...

True Transformation with Josiah Novak

12 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Getting healthy is the #1 New Year's resolution, but most of us get sidetracked from our goals before January is even through. Today fitness coach and...

Secrets of the Navy SEAL Mindset: Courage, Confidence, Perseverance and Resilience

09 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I talk with retired Navy SEALs, Eric Davis and Larry Yatch, about how we normal dads can apply Navy SEAL strategies to develop Courag...

How to Eliminate Negative Emotions by Targeting False Thoughts

05 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Our thoughts and emotions can tear us down if we don't know how to manage them. When waves of stress repeatedly hit us, our emotions can override our ...

The Life Lessons Learned from Going One Year Without Drinking

02 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Alcohol has affected everyone in some way. We drink to reduce stress, to be more social in social settings, and to reward ourselves after a long, hard...

How Quitting Drinking Changed This Dad's Life

29 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

This week's Thursday Throwdown is the incredible story of James McDowall, a member of the Dad's Edge Mastermind Group who went from being a hopeless ...

How Defining Your Core Values Can Ignite Your Personal Evolution with Mike Merriam

26 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

If we don't know our purpose, our core values, and our why, we can walk through the world lost. Today Mike Merriam, author of bestselling book, Closer...

3 Secrets for Dads to Develop Patience and Reduce Stress

22 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Dads are pulled in a thousand different directions each day. We are constantly trying to meet the demands of our work and family life, and we seldom r...

How to Pay off Debt and Create Financial Security for Your Family with Jeff Bouwman

19 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

60% of parents have at least three forms of debt with the average household debt being around $33,000. Do you fall into this bracket? How do you get o...

Chores and Allowance: How to Teach Kids Money Management

15 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Should you give your kids allowance? Or does giving them money for chores teach them a sense of entitlement. In this episode I share why I decided to ...

How Your Tribe Will Make You a Better Man with Ryan Michler

12 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Ryan Michler is the creator of the Order of Man Community and podcast, which teaches men how to live with purpose, achieve self-mastery, and create a ...

6 Essential Steps to Achieving Your Goals for 2017

08 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

New Years is almost here and most of us busy dads are already thinking of what we'd like to accomplish in 2017. It's easy to set goals, but how do we ...

How to Unlock ADHD Superpowers with Peter Shankman

05 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Could the country's behavioral epidemic actually have benefits? In this episode, Peter Shankman shares how to unlock ADHD superpowers. Peter Shankman...

One Simple Mind Hack To Get Your Mind Off Work

01 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Can't stop thinking about work? This is a struggle for most men. We are Type-A personalities who were wired to compete, hunt, and multi-task. We're al...

How to Magnify Your Presence with Your Kids with Jim Sheils

27 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Jim Sheils, author of The Family Board Meeting tells us how to magnify your presence with your kid with one-on-one board meetings. Thanks for checking...

The 5 Love Languages and How They Made My Marriage Thrive

24 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Miscommunication is responsible for many relationships problems, but showing love isn't just about saying the words. Today, my wife Jessica is our ver...

How Overcoming Adversity Can Make You a Better Dad with Nick Dinardo

21 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

  Nick Dinardo is an entrepreneur, a consultant, and a public speaker who focuses on resilience, personal growth, and education. Nick is the author o...

How to Love a Spouse with Cancer with Gene Villeneuve

17 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the Good Dad Project, we have Gene Villeneuve, a successful business man who lives in Paris with his wife and two daughters. Last year, his w...

The Art of Giftology: Energize Your Business and Personal Life With Strategic Gifts with John Ruhlin

14 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that giving strategic gifts can make a huge difference in your work and family life? For most men, trying to think of thoughtful gifts f...

Honoring Our Veteran Fathers

10 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Thanks for checking out this week's show!  For all the links and all of our show notes, check out our show notes page HERE

Leading Our Family With Confidence with Chris Sajnog

07 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Thanks for checking out this week's show.  To connect with Chris Sajnog and to check out all our show notes, head over to our link for this episode H...

Why Downtime is Essential

03 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Thanks for checking out this week's episode.  To check out the show notes and join our Dad Edge Private FB group click HERE for the links.

Achieving Financial Freedom On A Modest Income

31 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Thanks for checking out this week's show.  To connect with Vincent Pugliese and to see all the links, check out our show notes page HERE

Defying the Odds to Win at Life, Work, and Fatherhood with Brian King

27 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Thanks for checking out this week's show.  For all the show notes and to connect with Brian King, check out our show notes page HERE.

How To Teach Your Kids Success By Failing Forward

24 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Thanks for checking out this week's show.  For all the links and show notes, check out our show notes page HERE.

Make Your TIME EFFECTIVE and UNFORGETTABLE

20 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Thanks for checking out this week's show.  For all the show notes and FB links, check out our show notes page HERE.

How to Conquer Alcohol Addiction

16 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Thanks for checking out this week's show.  For all the links, show notes, and to connect with Ruari Fairbains, check out our show notes page HERE.

It's Not All About The Win!

12 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Thanks for checking out this week's show!  For all the show notes and to get into our Dad Edge Facebook Page, check out show notes page HERE.

The Miracle Morning for Parents with Mike McCarthy

09 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

For all the show notes and to connect with Mike McCarthy, head over to our show notes page HERE.

What is YOUR WHY?

05 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Thanks for checking out this week's show.  For all the links, check out the show notes page HERE.

How To Successfully Raise A Family As a Single Dad with Rob Youngblood

02 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Thanks for checking out this week's show.  For all the show notes and to connect with Rob Youngblood, check out our show notes page HERE

How to Deal With HATERS

28 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

For all the show notes and to access our closed Facebook Dad Edge Group, head over to our show notes page HERE

10 Life Lessons To Raise Superhumans

25 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

For all the links mentioned in this show and to connect with Larry Hagner, head over to our show notes page HERE

Lions Eat First

21 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

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Taking 100% Responsibility and Being a Lion Not a Sheep with Sean Whalen

19 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

For all the show notes and to connect with Sean Whalen, check out our show notes page HERE.

Taking 100% Responsibility and Being a Lion Not a Sheep with Sean Whalen

19 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

For all the show notes and to connect with Sean Whalen, check out our show notes page HERE.

Taking 100% Responsibility and Being a Lion Not a Sheep with Sean Whalen

19 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

For all the show notes and to connect with Sean Whalen, check out our show notes page HERE.

Pay It Forward

15 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

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Uncover Your Money Type and Pay Off Your Home Mortgage Faster with Jordan Goodman

11 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

For all the links for this show and to connect with Jordan Goodman, head over to our show notes page HERE.

Your Story is your ANCHOR or your SPRING

07 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

For all the links for this show, head to our show notes page HERE.

Defying the Odds with Anthony Trucks

04 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Thanks for checking out this amazing episode with Anthony Trucks.  To connect with him and check out all the links mentioned in this show, head over ...

Intentions are NOT Enough

31 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Through the inspiration of our last guest, John O'Leary, I wanted to share a story of how we may have the best intentions...but if we don't execute in...

How to live INSPIRED with John O'Leary

29 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is incredible!  Brace yourself for this story.  For all our show notes and to connect with John O'Leary check out our show notes page H...

Why You Should Never Feel Guilty When Investing in Yourself

24 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Thanks for checking out this week's show.  Check out our show notes page HERE.

How to Combine Family and Fitness for Busy Dads with Ben Greenfield

22 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

For all the links mentioned in this show and to connect with Ben Greenfield, head over to our show notes page HERE.

How Mastermind Can Make You a Better Man and Father

14 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

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WHY EGO IS THE ENEMY

10 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

CREATE AN UNBEATABLE MIND, BODY, AND BECOME SEALFIT

08 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

For the all the links mentioned in this podcast and to connect with MARK DIVINE go to our show notes page HERE

Take Care of YOU So You Can Serve Others

04 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Check out all the links mentioned in this episode HERE.

Being a Coach, a Dad, and Raising Strong Daughters with Bret Johnson

31 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we have a conversation with Bret Johnson about how to be a strong father to raise strong daughters.  For all the show notes and to co...

Raising Strong Daughters

28 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

We have an incredible amount of content that was mentioned in this episode.  Please check out our show notes HERE.

Overcoming Addiction and Becoming a Dad with Purpose with Shane Ramer

25 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

WARNING:  Unlike most GDP podcast episodes that are CLEAN...this episode is not.  There is an explicit warning on this episode.  Today, I have a co...

Overcoming Addiction and Being a Better Dad

21 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Addiction can show up in several different ways in our lives.  It can be a substance like drugs or alcohol.  It can be work (workaholic).  It can e...

Work Your Passion, Get Healthy, and Find Your Ultra

18 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Amazing interview with Rich Roll, father of four, vegan, ultra-marathoner, and former entertainment lawyer turned health advocate.  His story is amaz...

Level Up Your Life Through Ruthless Self-Evaluation

14 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the 11th Episode of 5 Minute Thursday!  Check out our show notes page for all the links mentioned in this episode HERE.

Take Your Life to the Next Level Through Ruthless Self-Evaluation with Niyi Sobo

11 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Niyi Sobo, former professional football player for the Saints and founder of iamnotyou.com, comes on the Good Dad Project Podcast and shares his insi...

Have More Confidence and Overcome ANY Obstacle

07 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Confidence is something we talk about a lot here on the Good Dad Project!  Being a man with confidence, grit, determination, and emotional resiliency...

Feed Your Courage and Starve Your Fear

04 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

If you want more confidence, improved self-talk, and have a desire to overcome any obstacle in your life, THIS IS YOUR EPISODE!  To see all the show ...

Achieve More Through Optimal Sleep

30 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I have a very special guest with me in the studio.  For all the resources mentioned in this episode, go to our show notes page here.

Bedtime Rituals and Sleeping Smarter as a Family

27 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

#nosleep, #workedallnight, #sleepdeprived, #itsanepidemic. Yep, you've heard this before; it's almost a badge of honor anymore to say you worked 24 ho...

Money and Working Together as a Family

23 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Money and finances is responsible for over 50% of the divorces in the US today.  To be honest, money is not at fault.  What is at fault is how we ma...

How to Pay Off Your Home Mortgage and Be Financially Free in 5 Years with Jordan Goodman

20 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Jordan Goodman, America's Money Answer Man, comes on the Good Dad Project Podcast and shares insights on paying off our mortgages in 5-7 years, paying...

The Importance of a Once per Year Trip with your Kids

16 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Guys:  This is a very raw recording with 2 amazing guests.  I think you will enjoy it!