The Dad Edge Podcast

In this episode I interviewed my 14 year old to get his perspective on the challenges of the quarantine, Covid-19, and what he has appreciated most.

As dads, we are the protectors, the warriors. But how can we protect our children when we don't know what we're up against? Whether it's a tablet, phone, or computer—our kids are exposed to a minefield of predators, cyberbullies, and sexual content. We are the first generation with this problem. What is the best way to protect our children from this insidious danger? This show is scary, but we are at war. As fathers, we have a duty and responsibility to keep our kids safe. We give our sons and daughters seatbelts in the car and helmets when they ride a bike. In this digital age, we need to give them the same kind of safety gear for navigating the internet. Today we have Titiana Jordan on The Dad Edge. She is the Chief Parent Officer at Bark, an app that helps families manage and protect their children's online lives. She tells us the disturbing reality of what our kids are exposed to on the internet. She gives us a guide on how and when to talk to our kids about what they may encounter on the internet and the best way to protect them from online predators, cyberbullying, and sexual content. This show will disturb and enrage you, but it is information parents desperately need. This is a must listen. For the show notes and exclusive links mentioned in this episode go to gooddadproject.com/261. Join the Free Dad Edge Facebook Group at gooddadproject.com/group. Apply for The Dad Edge Alliance at gooddadproject.com/alliance. Follow us on Instagram at @thedadedge!

How can you can cooperate—not compete—with your kids, set boundaries, focus on the positive, and make your parenting flow instead of it always being a struggle? We are honored to have Jeremy Roadruck among our Dad Edge Alliance members. He's a Kung Fu master, public speaker, and bestselling author. He's also an empowerment coach for families and children, giving parents and kids the tools they need to feel seen, heard, felt, and understood. Today, Jeremy talks about how we can add Kung Fu principles to our parenting skill set, allowing self-awareness and compassion to guide us, developing a deep rapport with our children that will give them the inner strength and joy to win in all areas of life. For the show notes and exclusive links mentioned in this episode go to gooddadproject.com/thursday206. ———— Join the Free Dad Edge Facebook Group at gooddadproject.com/group. Apply for The Dad Edge Alliance at gooddadproject.com/alliance. Follow us on Instagram at @thedadedge!

What's the difference between managing your family and leading them? Do you know your values as a family and your vision of how it should operate? If the answer is no, don't worry. You're pretty much just like everyone else. We often have learned to be leaders in our work and our community, but rarely do we use these skills when we come home with our kids. With packed schedules and hectic days, it's all we can do to make it to bedtime, but today we're going to talk about how leading your family brings you closer together, makes decisions easier, and opens up new possibilities in other areas of your life. Today we have Stewart Friedman and Alyssa Westring on the show. They are organizational psychologists and the authors of Parents Who Lead: The Leadership Approach You Need to Parent with Purpose, Fuel Your Career, and Create a Richer Life. They're going to give us the skillset we need to lead our families and plan and prioritize our lives around what truly matters to us. This show will totally change the way you look at your role as a father. Don't miss this chance to create the family life you always dreamed of! For the show notes and exclusive links mentioned in this episode go to gooddadproject.com/260. Join the Free Dad Edge Facebook Group at gooddadproject.com/group. Apply for The Dad Edge Alliance at gooddadproject.com/alliance. Follow us on Instagram at @thedadedge!

Sometimes living with kids can be insane, and we all have those times when we lose our temper. But we do have the ability to choose patience, and it's up to us to show our kids what it means to be in control of our behavior. Learning how to choose patience can help us find chaos amid the insanity in any situation. In this short episode, I talk about what we can do mentally and emotionally as fathers to pause, reflect, and create space between reaction and response. For the show notes and exclusive links mentioned in this episode go to gooddadproject.com/thursday205. ———— Join the Free Dad Edge Facebook Group at gooddadproject.com/group. Apply for The Dad Edge Alliance at gooddadproject.com/alliance. Follow us on Instagram at @thedadedge!

In this episode, Anthony Trucks (former NFL Football Player and American Ninja Warrior), John Williams (founder of LIFE THAT COUNTS), Ben Snelling (founder of Dadpreneur), and I have a round table discussion around how we can stay connected as a family during the quarantine of COVID-19.

Covid-19 has put us into a situation that we have never experienced before, and we're unprepared as fathers. Fear, anxiety, and stress can wear on us. Our spouses and children are struggling to adjust as we are confined to our homes. The challenge for us as the leaders of our households is to learn how to best protect and lead our families through this pandemic. Jason Redman is back on The Dad Edge for this crucial episode. He is a retired Navy SEAL and author of The Trident: The Forging and Reforging of a Navy Seal Officer and Overcome: Crush Adversity with the Leadership Techniques of America's Toughest Warriors. He is a husband, a father of three, and now teaches people from every walk of life how to overcome any "life ambush" they may face. These unprecedented times call for unprecedented measures. Jason tells fathers what we need to do mentally, emotionally, physically to show up as the best leaders for our families and communities. He tells us how to be honest and realistic with our kids about what's going on in the world while keeping them calm, productive, and at ease. He gives us a list on how to prepare for the worst while hoping for the best, making sure we choose positivity over negativity in everything we do. This is a handbook for every dad on how to best protect and lead your family through crisis. For the show notes and exclusive links mentioned in this episode go to gooddadproject.com/trident. Join the Free Dad Edge Facebook Group at gooddadproject.com/group. Apply for The Dad Edge Alliance at gooddadproject.com/alliance. Follow us on Instagram at @thedadedge!

Men are acutely aware of their mistakes and shortcomings. Rarely do we pay attention to our strengths and contributions. We don't realize how much we have to give if we would just open up. Today we talk about the unbelievable power of sharing your story. We interview new Dad Edge Alliance member, Tommy Morgan. He's been married for ten years and has an 8-year-old son. Tommy's marriage was going downhill fast, and the lack of control he felt over his life made him easily triggered to anger and rage. Fast forward a few months, and Tommy's relationships with his wife and son are growing. He's made a commitment to self-care and is happier and hopeful. He talks about how hearing the experiences and wisdom of other men helped him to surmount his struggle, and how passing along his story has changed the lives of those who hear it. For the show notes and exclusive links mentioned in this episode go to gooddadproject.com/thursday204. ———— Join the Free Dad Edge Facebook Group at gooddadproject.com/group. Apply for The Dad Edge Alliance at gooddadproject.com/alliance. Follow us on Instagram at @thedadedge!

In this episode, I am sharing the last 22 minutes of one of our mastermind breakout teams from this week. In this particular mastermind breakout session we had 45 men on the zoom meeting to share several ideas for calm, connection, and making memories during this unsettling time in history. Links mentioned in this show: Dad Edge Alliance Mastermind Community Application

Financial freedom is something we all dream of. Imagine being able to live life on our terms and have enough money to do all the things we want to do. What if we could teach our kids how to set themselves up to be millionaires too? Financial freedom is possible for parents and their kids with a new mindset for money and consistent, small steps in the right direction. Grant Sabatier is back on the Dad Edge Podcast. He became a millionaire when he was thirty-five and is the creator of the hugely popular Millennial Money blog and the author of bestselling book Financial Freedom: A Proven Path to All the Money You Will Ever Need. Grant was also a speaker at our Dad Edge Summit 2019. Today, Grant talks about how times have changed and how our perspectives on money, saving, and investing should change too. He also tells us how we can teach our kids to master their money from a young age so they can get a head start on making their wildest dreams come true! For the show notes and exclusive links mentioned in this episode go to gooddadproject.com/259. Join the Free Dad Edge Facebook Group at gooddadproject.com/group. Apply for The Dad Edge Alliance at gooddadproject.com/alliance. Follow us on Instagram at @thedadedge!