The Dad Edge Podcast

Fight, flight, or freeze. These are humans' three reactions to danger. What tools do your kids have to defend themselves when they are threatened? As parents, we hope our kids will never be forced into this position, but in order to protect them, we must teach them how to stick up for themselves. Martial arts are a great way to give kids the tools they need to defend themselves. They also teach life skills like discipline, perseverance, and courage. It's not just about fighting. It's about empowerment—physical, mental, and emotional. Today we have Dad Edge Alliance member Philipp Lomboy back on the show. He is a martial arts and self-defense expert and the creator of the Everyday Fighter podcast and community. He is also the father of four girls. He has instilled training as part of his daughters' lives and has raised them to know that they have the right to set their own boundaries and demand respect. Listen to the benefits of teaching your kids to defend themselves in this short episode! For the show notes and exclusive links mentioned in this episode go to gooddadproject.com/thursday170. ———— Join the Free Dad Edge Facebook Group at gooddadproject.com/group. Apply for The Dad Edge Alliance at gooddadproject.com/alliance.

This episode was recorded live in the Dad Edge Alliance Mastermind community. We've turned this into a live radio show and it's awesome! Join Larry and Dan Zehner as they bring on men from The Alliance LIVE and take their questions.

How can we detach from chaos and our emotions so we can make the best decisions in our lives? How do we know when it's time to lead and time to follow? How do we apply the balance of leadership and detachment to our family and work life to reach a victorious outcome in any situation? Today we are pumped to have Jocko Willink on the show. He is a former Navy SEAL, powerhouse podcaster, and co-author of The Dichotomy of Leadership: Balancing the Challenges of Extreme Ownership to Lead and Win with our former guest, Leif Babin. Jocko tells us how to navigate life with a mindset of extreme ownership, humility, and wisdom. He also talks about raising kids with the dichotomy of leadership so that they can become more resilient, independent, and make the smartest choices for themselves. For the show notes and exclusive links mentioned in this episode go to gooddadproject.com/226. ———— Join the Free Dad Edge Facebook Group at gooddadproject.com/group. Apply for The Dad Edge Alliance at gooddadproject.com/alliance.

Today, I pull some listener questions from The Dad Edge mailbox. We're going to cover workouts, morning routines, trips away from the kids, and what it's like to be a change agent in people's lives. I also give a powerful visualization exercise to make sure you're chasing the right vision for your life. No regrets! For the show notes and exclusive links mentioned in this episode go to gooddadproject.com/thursday168. ———— Join the Free Dad Edge Facebook Group at gooddadproject.com/group. Apply for The Dad Edge Alliance at gooddadproject.com/alliance.

This episode was recorded live in the Dad Edge Alliance Mastermind community. We've turned this into a live radio show and it's awesome! Join Larry and Dan Zehner as they bring on men from The Alliance LIVE and take their questions.

What's holding you back from becoming your best self? What about your environment is keeping you from growing? How can you assess your life and your abilities to discover your super powers? Today, we have Dr. Richard Shuster on the show. He is a Clinical Psychologist, Information Technology Expert, founder of a non-profit called Every Kid Rocks, and the host of The Daily Helping Podcast. Dr. Shuster shares the story of the near fatal crash that radically shifted his aim in life. He discusses the destructive "trophy case" effect of the internet and what parents should and should not share about their family life on social media. He also talks about how to create an environment that forces you to grow and how to do a comprehensive assessment of your life so that you can use your super powers to be part of the change process for others. For the show notes and exclusive links mentioned in this episode go to gooddadproject.com/225. ———— Join the Free Dad Edge Facebook Group at gooddadproject.com/group. Apply for The Dad Edge Alliance at gooddadproject.com/alliance.

As the head of your family, nothing changes if you don't take action. If you want to lose weight, grow in your job or business, or have deeper relationships with your wife and kids, it's up to you to make it happen. Today we have everyday dad, Mark, on the show. He has been married for thirteen years and has two boys. He joined The Dad Edge Alliance two months ago and shares his insights on how taking action as the head of your family can make your life more organized, fun, and fulfilling. For the show notes and exclusive links mentioned in this episode go to gooddadproject.com/thursday169. ———— Join the Free Dad Edge Facebook Group at gooddadproject.com/group. Apply for The Dad Edge Alliance at gooddadproject.com/alliance.

This episode was recorded live in the Dad Edge Alliance Mastermind community. We've turned this into a live radio show and it's awesome! Join Larry and JMack as they bring men from The Alliance LIVE and take their questions.

What if we could tap into the mindset of an elite operator and become a hero in everyday life? Today we're going to learn from the very best. John "Tig" Tiegen is one of the heroes who was behind The Battle of Benghazi when militants attacked a diplomatic compound on September 11th, 2012, an incident that was portrayed in the 2016 Michael Bay film called 13 Hours. Tig talks about what it was really like in Benghazi and how he's adjusted to civilian life since. He tells us how to navigate obstacles while staying true to our authentic selves. He also shares his thoughts on being a husband to a military woman and the father of seven-year-old twins. For the show notes and exclusive links mentioned in this episode go to gooddadproject.com/224. ———— Join the Free Dad Edge Facebook Group at gooddadproject.com/group. Apply for The Dad Edge Alliance at gooddadproject.com/alliance.

Having resilient kids is something all parents want. We want our kids to be confident, make smart decisions, and have the ability to triumph over challenges in life. What we often forget is that in order to raise resilient kids, we have to be resilient ourselves. Chris and Holly Santillo joined us for a live Q&A in our Dad Edge Alliance Mastermind. They are the authors of Resilience Parenting: Raising Resilient Children in an Era of Detachment and Dependence. They are also karate instructors with a combined thirty-five years of experience educating children in their dojos and are raising three boys of their own. Chris and Holly answer real questions from everyday dads about kids when it comes to failure, respect, and communication. They also share the Three Pillars of Resilience Parenting that will build a strong mental and emotional foundation for parents as well as their children. For the show notes and exclusive links mentioned in this episode go to gooddadproject.com/thursday167. ———— Join the Free Dad Edge Facebook Group at gooddadproject.com/group. Apply for The Dad Edge Alliance at gooddadproject.com/alliance.