The Dad Edge Podcast

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How to Get Through a Job Loss as a Father Feb 15, 2018

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Losing a job can be one of the biggest crises a man may ever may face. Today I have Michael Jeffery on the show. He is the father of 3 and one of our Dad Edge Alliance members. Michael has been in sales for 15 years. In October, he was terminated.

As a dad, Michael felt like his whole world was turned upside down. His wife was in pieces and they began to live in a permanent state of panic. But then Michael tapped into The Dad Edge Alliance.

In this short episode, he talks about how the group helped him to believe he could get back on his professional feet again. He also reveals how his marriage is now better than ever, and why part of him is actually grateful to have lost his job.

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Reclaiming Your Sovereignty with Ryan Michler Feb 12, 2018

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This is our 150th episode and the show will be 3 years old in a couple months. We've had amazing guests – pro-athletes, NY Times bestselling authors, personal development superstars, Navy SEALs, and more. We appreciate everyone who takes the time to listen and participate. If you haven't already joined, we invite you to our Facebook group to interact with The Dad Edge community.

Today we have Ryan Michler on the show for the 4th time. For those of you who don't already know, he is a good friend and the founder of Order of Man. Ryan has just released a book called Sovereignty that outlines what it means to protect, provide, preside, and lead. Any manly question you could possibly have will be answered. You will walk away a better man, husband, and father after listening to this episode.

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One of the Biggest Mistakes Men Make in Marriage Feb 08, 2018

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In this short episode, I'm going to talk about a huge mistake most men make when it comes to marriage. We do it with the best intentions, believing we are protecting our wives and doing what's best for them. In reality, we do more damage than we can possibly imagine.

I share a personal experience where I was in danger of losing my marriage because of this one mistake and I'm going to tell you how to avoid it.

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Using the Past to Become a Better Dad with former NFL Player Billy Miller Feb 05, 2018

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Today we are psyched to have Former NFL player and Superbowl Champion Billy Miller on The Dad Edge Podcast. Most of the time we only see sports stars on the field or getting interviewed after the game. They have to give their camera-ready answers about the team's performance, but rarely do we see the husband, the father, or the man behind the athlete.

In this episode, Billy Miller opens up his world to us. He delves into his rough childhood as the son of two drug addicts, his battle against depression, and how he uses his difficult past as a reference to become the best dad he can possibly be. He also talks about maintaining a circle of intimate friends, co-parenting with his ex-wife, and how he keeps work separate from his family.

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3 Seconds to Not Losing It with Your Kids Feb 01, 2018

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In our last episode with Amy Morin, author of 13 Things Mentally Strong Parents Don't Do, we discussed how to enhance mental toughness and emotional resilience in our kids. What does that mean for us dads?

As men, we are thrown so many things each day. Keeping up with work, finances, and family can be exhausting. It's easy to become irritable and susceptible to knee jerk reactions, especially when our kids don't listen to us. We usually yell and shout, and then feel terrible.

In this episode, I teach you how to use three seconds to create a mental space in your mind and use questions to give your kid a choice to obey.

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How to Raise Mentally Strong Kids with Amy Morin Jan 29, 2018

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Mental strength is something most of us struggle with. Dealing with grief, fear, and disappointment is a constant challenge for adults. Children have even more difficulty navigating uncomfortable feelings. How can we raise mentally strong kids?

Today's guest is Amy Morin, the bestselling author of the book called 13 Things Mentally Strong Parents Do Not Do. She is a psychotherapist, writer, and TEDx speaker. She is here to tell us how to become mentally strong parents so we can raise self-assured kids who are primed for happiness and success.

This show is full of incredible insights that will change the lives of adults and children. Save it, because you'll want to listen to it more than once.

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How to Arm Our Kids Against Peer Pressure Jan 25, 2018

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As kids get older, the more they are susceptible to peer pressure and the riskier the things they may be pressured into become. The statistics are frightening, with 35% of all 14-year-olds trying some kind of illegal drug before their 15th birthday. How can we arm our kids against peer pressure so that they will be able to make the right choices when we are not there to guide them?

By practicing role play in advance, we arm our kids with the tools needed to deflect peer pressure. In this short episode, I interview my 11-year-old Ethan who has been experiencing peer pressure. We role a play a few scenarios of peer pressure to practice what he can say when other kids are trying to get him to do something he knows is wrong.

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The 12 Traits of a Warrior Part 1: The Hard Traits with Chris Sajnog Jan 22, 2018

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As men, we do battle every single day. Not only are we fighting to maintain and grow our careers, finances, and family, we fight an internal battle at all times. We have to deal with negative self-talk, bad habits, and anxiety. It's not to say that life is always a warzone, but it can be challenging, and we can be prepared to face the challenges with a warrior's skillset.

Chris Sajnog is a Navy SEAL sniper and our third more popular all-time former guest. He is back to teach us how master our thoughts and emotions, become solid leaders, and raise strong children by adopting the Twelve Traits of a Warrior. In this first part of a two-part series, we discuss the six "Hard Traits."

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Dad Edge Alliance Q&A – Gary John Bishop on Fatherhood Jan 18, 2018

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If you tuned into last week's show, you heard Gary John Bishop tell us how to confront our weak spots, embrace uncertainty, and take extreme ownership of our lives.

Today you will get a sneak peak at what happens in one of our Dad Edge Alliance Masterminds with a live Q&A featuring an elite guest speaker. Gary John Bishop answers some tough questions from our group and gets brutally honest about fatherhood.

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How to Unf*ck Yourself with Gary John Bishop Jan 15, 2018

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As men, we like to plan. We like to be able to foresee what's going to happen so that we can be prepared, but life will inevitably throw curveballs our way. These periods of uncertainty can provoke stress, anxiety, and fear. How can we embrace uncertainty and use as the most powerful opportunity to grow?

Gary John Bishop is one of the world's elite performance coaches and NY Times Bestselling Author of Unf*ck Yourself. He is here to teach us how to take extreme ownership of our lives and how we can teach our kids to do the same.

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