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Doing Life with The Dad Edge Dec 27, 2018

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This is the final episode of Thursday Throwdown for 2018. This was the most successful year yet for The Dad Edge Podcast and The Dad Edge Alliance. We organized our first ever Dad Edge Summit. We received 150 iTunes reviews, 300 members in The Dad Edge Alliance membership, and thousands in our free Facebook group, a judgement and ego-free zone to share the challenges of being a man and a father. Thank you all for doing life with The Dad Edge!

We are going to bring you more amazing guests, content, and resources in 2019 to help you become your best self. We've seen men lose 100 pounds, save hopeless marriages, and rekindle connections with kids. Some guys have quit the jobs they hated to create businesses they love. Others have climbed out of impossible debt. How did they do it? By surrounding themselves with dynamic people, by having support from a group of likeminded men, and by being held accountable for their goals.

Is 2019 going to be the year you make things happen? Or are you going to wait another year?

For the show notes and exclusive links mentioned in this episode go to gooddadproject.com/thursday138.

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Black Belt Husband with Quentin Hafner Dec 24, 2018

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Have you ever felt overwhelmed by the expectations placed on you as a husband? Are you confused about what exactly your wife needs from you? Is your marriage in a rut but you don't know the first step to getting out?

Today's guest is Quentin Hafner, author of Black Belt Husband: A Marriage Book for Men. He's a couples counselor by day and a Brazilian jujitsu practitioner by night. Quentin has developed a methodology to becoming a great husband inspired by the martial arts belt system.

There's no need to feel hopeless when your marriage hits a wall, even if the sex has all but disappeared and you and your spouse at moments hate each other. Quentin Hafner breaks it all down for us in this episode!

For the show notes and exclusive links mentioned in this episode go to gooddadproject.com/194.

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The Cure for Lone Wolf Syndrome Dec 20, 2018

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On Thursday Throwdown, we interview everyday dads. Today, alliance member John Williams is on the show. John used to suffer from lone wolf syndrome. He shouldered his burdens alone and kept his worries to himself. Even though he arrived at a good place in life, something was missing. He knew that a man is the sum of the people closest to him and that he was capable of more. This sparked the search for a tribe to surround himself with.

A rising tide lifts all ships, and by doing life with good men, John has stopped drifting and is now actively shaping his destiny. His wife Ashley also makes a surprise appearance and gives us the lowdown on the changes she has seen in John since he's had men to share the highs and lows with.

For the show notes and exclusive links mentioned in this episode go to gooddadproject.com/thursday137.

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Dad Edge Q&A Episode 10 Dec 19, 2018

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Join Larry and Jason MacKenzie as they riff on questions from the Dad Edge communities!

Here's what to look forward to in this episode:

How do I mature to where I don't utterly hate my in-laws?
How do I gain or maintain confidence while in a marriage that's on the rocks?
How do you feel about the success the guys in the Alliance are having?
What do you do when you ""climb the wrong ladder" - when you realize you've been working towards the wrong goal?

We also talk about what a terrible idea it is to attach your value as a human being to anything outside yourself.

JMack's podcast is Inquisitive Souls. You can find it here. We live in the world our conversations create.

How to Optimize The Structure of Work, Family, and Fulfillment with Dave Hollis Dec 17, 2018

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Can work-life balance ever be achieved?

Our guest today is Dave Hollis, and he says work-life balance is unattainable. There is no such thing because our lives constantly fluctuate. Sometimes, our kids need us. At other times, our marriage requires more attention. Maybe our health has been neglected and we need to focus on taking care of our bodies. There will also be points in our lives where work demands all of our energy. Life is unpredictable and we must be prepared to adapt.

We are stoked to have Dave Hollis on The Dad Edge. Dave worked for Disney for 17 years selling movies like Star Wars and The Avengers to theaters, and he recently left his position to help his wife Rachel develop her business. Dave tells us why he quit what most people would consider a dream job and how he and his wife grow their media company while raising four kids. He also talks about their technique called 'frontloading' to optimize the structure of work, family, and fulfillment for an incredible life.

For the show notes and exclusive links mentioned in this episode go to gooddadproject.com/193.

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Embracing the Parenting Journey Dec 13, 2018

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As men, we often feel alone on our journeys—especially when it comes to parenting. Today's guest is Dad Edge Alliance member, Simon. He talks about how when his wife got pregnant he didn't want to have a boy because it would force him to confront issues he didn't want to deal with. The thought of becoming a parent baffled him, but once his son was born he realized that shedding his former self and embracing the parenting journey came naturally.

For the show notes and exclusive links mentioned in this episode go to gooddadproject.com/thursday136.

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Dad Edge Q&A Episode 9 Dec 12, 2018

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Join Larry and Jason MacKenzie as they riff on questions from the Dad Edge communities!

Here's what to look forward to in this episode:

We share some amazing wins from the men in the Alliance throughout the episode
How to make the transition from long-term relationship to marriage a successful one.
How do you know if your fitness routine is working for you?
What was the biggest struggle you've had to overcome when launching your podcast?

JMack's podcast is Inquisitive Souls. You can find it here. We live in the world our conversations create.

Never Give Up No Matter What with Mason Hagner Dec 10, 2018

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How do we teach our kids to be resilient? How can we be encouraging and supportive while still building mental toughness? Wouldn't it be great to have a kid's perspective on how to do the right thing as a dad?

Today we have the most amazing guest ever on The Dad Edge, my ten-year-old son, Mason Hagner. He is releasing his book called Never Give Up No Matter What, an illustrated story about a situation where he wanted to give up, how he pushed past his desire to quit, and what he achieved by persevering even though it seemed that all hope was lost.

Mason's book is a wise lesson for both parents and kids. Listen to why he wrote his inspiring book and what advice he has for parents when their kids feel like giving up.

For the show notes and exclusive links mentioned in this episode go to gooddadproject.com/192.

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4 Strategies to Keep Calm Through the Chaos Dec 06, 2018

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Sometimes, life throws us a curveball. We might be cruising along, meeting all our goals, right on track for the future. Our family is thriving. Life is good, then suddenly we are launched into chaos.

That is what happened to our guest today, Gene Villeneuve. Gene is a Canadian who moved with his wife and kids to work in Paris, France. They were living the dream until two years ago when his wife was diagnosed with breast cancer.

Gene was on The Dad Edge previously to talk about how to love a spouse with cancer. He did the best he could to be a good husband and dad as his wife went through grueling treatments and surgeries. But just when his wife was recovering from her last surgery, Gene found out that his status with his job in France had changed and he would have 6 weeks to move his family back to Canada.

Gene tells us about how coped with this huge upheaval in his life and four of his personal strategies to keep calm through the chaos.

For the show notes and exclusive links mentioned in this episode go to gooddadproject.com/thursday135.

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Join the Free Dad Edge Facebook Group at gooddadproject.com/group.

Apply for The Dad Edge Alliance at gooddadproject.com/alliance.

Dad Edge Q&A Episode 8 Dec 05, 2018

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Join Larry and Jason MacKenzie as they riff on questions from the Dad Edge communities!

Here's what to look forward to in this episode:

An update on JMack's daughter's stealing incident
Our core relationship with our kids and how to manage it with intention
A chat about the death of a loved one and our thoughts and judgments of those thoughts
Larry points out all the ways JMack is failing at editing these podcast episodes

And we answer some questions:

How can I make my kids get along?
What are you most thankful for this year?

JMack's podcast is Inquisitive Souls. You can find it here. We live in the world our conversations create.

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