The Dad Edge Podcast

The Divorce That Made Me a Man ft. Andrew Kirkaldy | Dad Edge WINSday Member Spotlight

Mar 26, 2025

In this discussion, Andrew Kirkaldy, an Admissions officer and lacrosse coach, shares how The Dad Edge community helped him during his divorce. He reveals how a chance podcast episode ignited his journey of self-discovery and transformation. Celebrating six years of sobriety, Andrew emphasizes the importance of self-love as a foundation for fatherhood. His heartfelt anecdotes highlight the complexities of co-parenting, the challenges of raising boys, and how vulnerability and community support can lead to deeper connections and healthier family dynamics.

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Quick takeaways

Andrew Kirkaldy's journey underscores the transformative power of self-love as a foundation for effective fatherhood and personal growth.

The crucial role of supportive communities like AA and The Dad Edge Alliance highlights the importance of vulnerability and connection during challenging life transitions.

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The Dad Edge Movement's Mission

The Dad Edge movement focuses on empowering men to become leaders in their families and communities. By emphasizing the importance of positive male role models, the movement aims to create a legacy of responsible fatherhood that will benefit future generations. Through intentional actions and commitments, fathers are encouraged to step away from the distractions of daily life and prioritize meaningful relationships with their children. Ultimately, the goal is to ensure that no man leaves this world filled with regret regarding his role as a father.

Intro

5min

Navigating Admittance: Insights from a Boarding School Professional

2min

Exploring Identity and Passions in Young Boys

4min

Navigating Co-Parenting Challenges

31min

Navigating Parenting Through Community and Vulnerability

2min

The Power of Vulnerability and Community Support

2min

When Andrew Kirkaldy's marriage was on the brink of collapse, he found a lifeline in an unexpected place: The Dad Edge Podcast. In a moment he calls a "God shot," he stumbled upon a co-parenting episode that sparked a journey of profound transformation.

Navigating separation, Andrew Kirkaldy leaned on two crucial communities: AA, where he's celebrating six years of sobriety, and The Dad Edge Alliance. Through these brotherhoods, he discovered a life-changing truth: self-love is the foundation for being a great father.

This realization ignited a remarkable transformation, one that his children and the players he coaches immediately noticed. Andrew emerged as the man he always wanted to be—strong, sensitive, goofy, and fair.

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Andrew's journey highlights the power of community and self-discovery.

Here's what his experience reveals:

Studies show that individuals who participate in support groups during life transitions experience a 30% increase in resilience.
Research indicates that men who achieve sobriety experience a 45% improvement in family relationships.
Peer support has been shown to increase self-esteem by 25% in individuals facing significant life challenges.

Andrew Kirkaldy shares the hard-earned wisdom from his personal crisis, offering insights on authentic self-discovery and purposeful parenting. His story is a powerful reminder that even in the darkest times, transformation is possible.

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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