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Larry Hagner

The Dad Edge Podcast is a movement. It is a strong community of Fathers who all share a set of values.

Larry Hagner, founder of The Dad Edge, breaks down common challenges of fatherhood, making them easy to understand and overcome.  Tackling the world of Fatherhood can be a daunting task when we try to do it alone.

The mission of The Dad Edge Podcast is to help you become the best, strongest, and happiest version of yourself so that you can help guide your kids to the best version of themselves. Simple as that.  

Everything you need and all of our resources can be found at thedadedge.com/podcast

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Teach GRIT!

The Good Dad Project Podcast with Frankie Edgar was a game
changer for so many reasons. The coolest thing about the GDP
and having a dad podcast is that no matter fame nor fortune, men
jump at the chance to share their views, their journey, and even
their struggles.

For this week’s five minute Thursday, I wanted to recap some
highlights from the interview with Frankie.

When under pressure, be calm, cool, and collected

When the UFC Octagon cage doors close…anything can happen. 
The secret to a successful outcome in the octagon is being prepared
for anything because anything can happen. Frankie shares that
being calm, cool, and collected is absolutely necessary to be able
to think rationally.

Being calm, cool, and collected is a skill that transfers from
the cage to the family. Through our journey of fatherhood,
there will be situations that test us under pressure. When we
respond calmly and avoid a knee-jerk panic reaction, it illustrates
our emotional resiliency.

How to teach GRIT

Teaching grit is probably one the most difficult lessons to
teach our kids. Our instinct is to protect them from anything
that is difficult. Our society also puts such an emphasis on
winning at all costs.

Frankie mentioned that he loves leveraging sports to teach his
kids grit. For example, he doesn’t really care if his kids
win or lose a wrestling match. What he wants to see if how
hard they fight for the win. If there isn’t a desire and a
fire in the belly to win, that is a bigger problem. None of
us can coach desire. Desire is either there or it’s
not. However, we can teach how to leverage our desire to win
to tap into our grit. We can even leverage our losses to
teach us lessons on how to win in the future. Finally, we can
teach grit through losing and failure. A victory is even
sweeter when we have to work at it extremely hard. Lessons of
grit are learned through sports and as parents we can use
situations like losses to teach these lessons.

For Parents of Youth Sports: Take a Seat and Enjoy

Frankie had some excellent advice for parents of youth sports
and that’s “take a seat and enjoy.” Be the silent voice of
love and support when it comes to sports. Its extremely
difficult to not get emotionally wrapped up in our kids sports
performance. I am speaking from a father who is a parent and
a coach of my kids sports teams and I see it all the time.

Parents can be extremely tough on their kids even when they
think they are helping. I didn’t really get this mentality
until I read 
The Matheny Manifesto by Mike Matheny, manager of the St. Louis
Cardinals. If you really want to see your child love sports
and if you want to see peak performance…take a seat, enjoy, and let
the coaches do their jobs.

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Links

 • Amazon Bestselling Book: 
 The
Dad's Edge - 9 Simple Ways to Have: Unlimited Patience,
Improved Relationships, and Positive Lasting Memories
 • Larry’s New Course: 
The
Dad’s Edge - 6 Strategies to Achieve: Unlimited Patience,
Improved Relationships, and Positive Lasting Memories
 • Larry’s 
Twitter Page
 • Larry’s 
Facebook Page
 • Larry’s 
Instagram Page

Connect with Frankie Edgar:

Frankie Edgar Website

Frankie Edgar Twitter

Frankie Edgar UFC Profile

How to Teach Grit - Five Minute Thursday

Anger Management Tip #1: Forget Perfection 
First and foremost, we need to forget about being the perfect father, because in all honesty, it doesn’t exist. Being a dad is extremely rewarding, but it is also a tough business. As men, we take a lot of pride in providing for our families and sharpening our craft in the workforce. We are wired to hunt and problem solve. Being a father is a dynamic that constantly sharpened and we can be humbled at every turn. Keep in mind, perfection is a myth. If you want true happiness, focus on progress and not perfection.
 
 
 Anger Management Tip #2: Know your Triggers 
Being proactive in our mindset will set us up for ultimate success. Most of us men have the lowest amount of patience when we first wake up in the morning, come home from work, and right before bed. Why is that? In the morning, we are just trying to clear the cobwebs before taking on the day. Not taking time to wake up 15-30 minutes early (before the kids) is like going for a 3 mile sprint without a warmup. When we come home from work, we are usually exhausted, overloaded, and "hangry" (hungry and angry). Late at night we are usually pretty spent, exhausted, the kids can be fighting us in every way possible to go to bed.
 
 
 Solution for the morning 
Get up early, shower, pray (if you are spiritual), meditate (if that is your thing), listen to a podcast (if you are more of an audio person), etc…you get it. Do something for yourself to warm your mind and patience up.
 
 
 Solution for the ride home from work 
Grab a snack to get that blood sugar up and listen to something empowering (podcast, audiobook, your favorite workout music, etc). The point is get the blood sugar in check and your mind in the right place.
 
 
 Solution for late at night 
Keep in mind that your evenings are meant to make the best memories, so don’t blow it. Set the evening up for success by doing something (other than watching TV) as a family. Also, spend time with each kid before bed (pray together, talk about the day, ask questions that bring our gratitude, etc.) This will honestly propel your evening and experience into a new orbit.
 
 
 Anger Management Tip #3: Calm through the Breath 
Even the greatest dads have bad moments. We all have been moment no matter how hard we try. We all have the knee jerk reaction when we blow up and explode. After we react like that there is a ton of guilt, shame, and defeat that follows. Want to know the secret to staying calm, cool, and collected? Here it is: you have to create some “mental space” between your knee jerk reaction and your response. Meaning, think before you act. We can all achieve this by doing the most natural thing that we do unconsciously…breathe. We can use the breath to calm ourselves. Three deep breaths is all you need in the heat of the moment to calm yourself just enough to respond versus react. Go check out our interview with Mark Divine on How to Create an Unbeatable Mind - Episode 28, for more information on breath control.
 
Resources:
 
Check out our Dad Edge Group on Facebook Request Entry Here
 
We have new Dad Edge T-Shirts! Grab one HERE
 
Check out a free chapter from: THE DAD'S EDGE on UNLIMITED PATIENCE HERE
 
Check out this free resource on: CONNECTION WITH YOUR SPOUSE
 
Check out this free resource on: CONNECTION WITH YOUR KIDS
 Links • Amazon Bestselling Book: 
 The Dad's Edge - 9 Simple Ways to Have: Unlimited Patience, Improved Relationships, and Positive Lasting Memories • Larry’s New Course: 
The Dad’s Edge - 6 Strategies to Achieve: Unlimited Patience, Improved Relationships, and Positive Lasting Memories • Larry’s 
Twitter Page • Larry’s 
Facebook Page • Larry’s 
Instagram Page • Shawn’s 
Website • Shawn’s 
Twitter Page • Shawn’s 
Facebook Page • Shawn’s 
Instagram Page 
Thanks for checking out this week's podcast on Optimal Anger Management for Dads.

How to Master Anger Management

Your extraordinary marriage starts here: www.thedadedge.com/25questions
 
 Andy Heller is a successful businessman and author who transitioned from writing real estate investment books to penning "Take the High Road: Divorce with Compassion for Yourself and Your Family" after his own divorce experience. Through his unique perspective as someone who has navigated divorce personally rather than as a professional in the field, Andy compiled insights from attorneys, therapists, mediators, and other experts to create a comprehensive guide featuring 46 practical strategies. His groundbreaking approach combines a businessman's objectivity with expert guidance, aiming to help others achieve healthier outcomes for themselves and their families during and after divorce. 
 
Today, Andy Heller shares his personal journey through a high-conflict divorce while offering strategic insights on navigating the process with compassion, including the vital role of early intervention and therapy for both parents and children. He introduces important concepts like utilizing co-parent counselors and special masters to ease the burden of divorce, while emphasizing the significance of strategic compromise on key issues for future well-being.
 
 The discussion delves into Andy Heller's unique approach to preparing children for divorce news through proactive therapy, alongside practical strategies for maintaining effective co-parenting relationships post-divorce. His comprehensive advice, drawn from personal experience and extensive research, provides valuable guidance for anyone contemplating or going through a divorce process.
 
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Email: andy@takethehighroaddivorce.com

The Divorce Secret Happy Couples Know Too Late ft. Andy Heller

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Ben Smith is a highly successful, humorous, and hilarious business owner who has been married for 12 years with a son and a daughter. He has been a part of The Dad Edge Boardroom for one year.
 
In this episode, Larry Hagner shines a light on the incredible members of the Dad Edge Mastermind community. This special "WINSday" edition is all about celebrating our members' successes and sharing the valuable lessons they've learned on their journey to becoming better dads.
 
Sit back, tune in, and get ready to be motivated by the remarkable guests of the Dad Edge community.
 
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From Reactive to Reflective ft. Ben Smith | Dad Edge WINSday Member Spotlight

Your extraordinary marriage starts here: www.thedadedge.com/25questions
 
Zach Watson is an Invisible Labor Coach who helps men understand and share the mental load of domestic responsibilities with their partners. Through his coaching practice, he guides couples in recognizing unseen household labor, improving communication, and creating more equitable partnerships. His expertise includes addressing emotional labor, cognitive load, and implementing the "Fair Play" framework to foster healthier relationship dynamics.
 
Today, Zach Watson shares his expertise as a mental load coach, explaining how his viral content (with over 120 million views) helps men understand the invisible labor their partners perform, breaking down this work into three key categories: domestic labor, mental load, and emotional labor. Through personal anecdotes, including his famous "blueberry muffins" example, he illustrates how seemingly small actions can significantly impact relationship dynamics.
 
The conversation explores practical strategies for creating more equitable partnerships, from reducing unnecessary questions to implementing regular "huddles" for discussing household responsibilities. Zach emphasizes that true partnership goes beyond simply sharing tasks – it's about developing empathy and understanding to create a more balanced and harmonious home life.
 
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The Hidden Work of Invisible Labor ft. Zach Watson

Your extraordinary marriage starts here: www.thedadedge.com/25questions
 
Nicole Perrone is a pioneering force in the mortgage industry and CEO/Co-Founder of New Jersey Construction. Starting as a top producer at age 23, she went on to lead a $2.1 billion mortgage team in Manhattan by age 33. Now serving as Senior Vice President of Production at America's #1 Retail Mortgage Company, she also hosts The Billion Dollar Banker Podcast and appears on the Emmy-nominated American Dream TV.
 
Today, Nicole Perrone shares powerful insights on transforming luck from mere chance into a strategic formula, drawing from her journey from communications graduate to successful mortgage banker and entrepreneur. Through her keynote speaking experience, she explains how preparation, opportunity recognition, and bold action combine to create success.
 
The discussion explores both professional and personal dimensions, from practical steps for seizing opportunities to navigating family dynamics, such as her own experience growing up with divorced parents. Nicole provides actionable strategies for applying the science of luck across all life domains, emphasizing how persistence and a positive mindset can transform setbacks into stepping stones for success.
 
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The Formula of Luck ft. Nicole Perrone

Reignite your marriage: www.thedadedge.com/extraordinary-marriage
 
Emily and Michael have been married for the past 8 years. Michael started doing life with us in the Dad Edge Alliance 4 years ago.
 
In this episode, Larry Hagner shines a light on the incredible members of the Dad Edge Mastermind community. This special "WINSday" edition is all about celebrating our members' successes and sharing the valuable lessons they've learned on their journey to becoming better dads.
 
Sit back, tune in, and get ready to be motivated by the remarkable guests of the Dad Edge community.
 
www.thedadedge.com/alliance

The Marriage Teamwork Secret Nobody Talks About ft. Michael and Emily Daino | Dad Edge WINSday Member Spotlight

Your extraordinary marriage starts here: www.thedadedge.com/25questions
 
Today, in this debut episode of Friday Fatherly Fumbles, First Downs, and Field Goals, Larry Hagner shares intimate insights from his personal fatherhood journey, emphasizing that parenting is a learnable skill rather than an innate ability. Through candid stories of his own parenting challenges, including moments of lost patience, he draws a compelling parallel to Navy SEAL training to illustrate how fathers can develop emotional regulation and composure in challenging parenting situations.
 
The episode kicks off this new weekly series by delving into his passionate perspective on two crucial aspects of family dynamics: the importance of prioritizing marriage alongside parenting to create a strong family foundation, and the vital role of building genuine connections with children through meaningful engagement. 
 
Drawing from his own experiences, Larry emphasizes that while parenting mistakes are inevitable, the ability to repair and learn from these moments ultimately strengthens family bonds and creates lasting relationships.
 
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5 Lessons I Wish Someone Taught Me Before Becoming a Dad

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Marc Azoulay is the founder of Men's Therapy Online, a healing hub and community that transforms men's lives through group therapy, individual counseling, and wilderness retreats. Drawing on his expertise in psychoanalysis, neuroscience, and Buddhism, he helps men identify and overcome unconscious barriers to become the best versions of themselves. Through his team of licensed clinicians, Marc guides men in showing up authentically for their lives, relationships, and communities.
 
Today, Marc Azoulay shares his expertise in helping men become their best selves through a unique blend of psychoanalysis, neuroscience, and Buddhist philosophy. With his team of licensed clinicians, Marc Azoulay provides men's groups, individual counseling, and wilderness retreats aimed at breaking through unconscious barriers that hold men back from authentic living.
 
The conversation explores the complex dynamics of how men process and express emotions, particularly in their relationships and roles as community protectors. Marc offers valuable insights into men's emotional evolution–from villain to victim to hero to guide, while discussing the crucial differences between coaching and therapy, and how men can learn to show up more authentically in their relationships and communities.
 
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Why Traditional Therapy Fails Men ft. Marc Azoulay

Reignite your marriage: www.thedadedge.com/extraordinary-marriage
 
Today, we’re diving into a conversation that is essential for anyone looking to strengthen their marriage and create a relationship that not only lasts but thrives.
 
Joining me are Dan and Cori Luigs, a married couple with a powerful message about commitment, connection, and growth in marriage. They believe in a no-backdoor approach—divorce is simply not an option. They’re here to share their insights on how to avoid falling into the ‘roommate trap’ and instead build a marriage where both partners truly thrive.
 
Whether you’re struggling in your marriage, looking to deepen your connection, or simply want tools to ensure you and your spouse grow together, this episode is for you. Get ready for practical advice and inspiring wisdom from a couple who has truly walked the walk.
 
This special "WINSday" edition is all about celebrating our members' successes and sharing the valuable lessons they've learned on their journey to becoming better dads. Sit back, tune in, and get ready to be motivated by the remarkable guests of the Dad Edge community.
 
www.thedadedge.com/alliance

Recovery and Repair From the Little Arguments ft. Dan and Cori Luigs | Dad Edge WINSday Member Spotlight

Zuby Udezue is a musician, author, podcaster, public speaker, fitness expert, and life coach. He captivates audiences with his unique perspective, authenticity, and positive energy, earning nearly 2 million followers on social media and over 50 million online video views. He has been featured on major platforms like The Joe Rogan Experience and mainstream news outlets such as BBC and Fox News, establishing himself as a prominent and influential voice.
 
Zuby shares his journey from a shy child in boarding school to an international musician and motivator, discussing how his early experiences prepared him to face the world fearlessly. He'll also give us a sneak peek into his upcoming book, expected to hit the shelves in 2025.
 
Together, we tackle critical topics like the danger of living for immediate gratification, the vital role of physical fitness, and the need for consistency and long-term commitment. Zuby offers insights on turning life's challenges into opportunities for growth and development, drawing parallels between video games and real-life adventures.
 
www.thedadedge.com/friday158
 
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www.zubymusic.com/about
 
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