Fatherhood Field Notes Ep 532 Larry Hagner: Escaping the Dad Drift: A Guide to Legendary Fatherhood
Oct 7, 2025
41:51
Larry Hagner, author of "The Pursuit of Legendary Fatherhood," founder of the Dad Edge Podcast, and a passionate advocate for helping men discover their identity and opportunity in fatherhood. With over 1,400 podcast episodes and a decade of coaching fathers, Larry shares profound insights on breaking free from "the drift" - the state where many fathers find themselves going through the motions without true fulfillment.
Chapters:
- 00:00:00 - Introduction to Larry Hagner
- 00:01:58 - Larry's background and experience as a fatherhood coach
- 00:04:00 - The wisdom of turning 50 and advice for fathers in their 40s
- 00:05:00 - The importance of learning fatherhood skills like any other discipline
- 00:08:00 - Making intentional time investments in marriage relationships
- 00:12:35 - The connection between being a good husband and a good father
- 00:15:00 - The three needs of wives and kids: feeling seen, heard, and safe
- 00:19:00 - The state of modern marriages and the three camps of couples who stay together
- 00:24:00 - Setting a marriage example for our children to follow
- 00:27:00 - Overview of "The Pursuit of Legendary Fatherhood"
- 00:29:00 - Understanding "the drift" and why men settle for less
- 00:34:00 - Raising sons and daughters with complementary values
- 00:41:00 - Final wisdom: You already have what it takes to be an amazing father
Links and Resources:
- Larry's new book: The Pursuit of Legendary Fatherhood
- Dad Edge Podcast: https://thedadedge.com/podcast/
- Larry's website: https://thedadedge.com/ (includes free resources with book purchase)
- Dad Edge Alliance (for career dads): https://thedadedge.com/alliance/
- Dad Edge Business Owner Brotherhood: https://thedadedge.com/bob/