The Dad Edge Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

In this episode, Larry Hagner shines a light on the incredible members of the Dad Edge Mastermind community. This special "WINSday" edition is all about celebrating our members' successes and sharing the valuable lessons they've learned on their journey to becoming better dads.

Sit back, tune in, and get ready to be motivated by the remarkable guests of the Dad Edge community.

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Dr. Anthony Balduzzi is a health and weight loss expert and the founder of Fit Father Project and Fit Mother Project - leading health & weight loss programs for busy men and women over 40. He holds dual degrees in Nutrition & Neuroscience from the University of Pennsylvania, a Doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine, and is a former national champion bodybuilder. He has helped over 60,000 families in over 100 countries lose weight and get healthy through his Fit Father and Fit Mother Programs. 

Today, Dr. Anthony Balduzzi shares profound insights into the world of health, parenting, and personal development, emphasizing the intertwined nature of these aspects. A central theme of the discussion revolves around creating a personal mission statement through mindset journaling. This approach helps individuals align their core values with their health objectives, fostering a more integrated and fulfilling lifestyle. 

Dr. Anthony Balduzzi sheds light on the deep neuroscience behind our habits, particularly how the limbic system influences our desires and actions. By aligning the limbic system with the neocortex, one can maintain progress even amidst life's inevitable challenges. He also shares his own journey of overcoming trauma and stress through exercise, which significantly contributed to his mental resilience.

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Pastor Andy "Rebirth" Pellerano is a Christian Hip-Hop artist, 2x Nola Gospel Award nominee, and 2018 Nola Gospel Rap Artist of the Year. He is also a former reality show star, current President of One Accord, a husband, and father of six. His journey from a troubled past, including gang involvement and multiple felony charges, to spiritual transformation is a testament to personal growth and faith. Andy now travels across states, sharing his testimony through music and spoken word, ministering in juvenile facilities and high-crime areas. As an Apostle to the streets and rising Evangelist, he uses his diverse cultural background and life experiences to connect with and inspire others, both nationally and internationally.

Today, Andy Rebirth shares his transformative life events, from facing severe legal troubles and prison time to his faith-driven redemption story.

Andy also discusses his impactful partnership with Amazon, providing essential supplies for children and creating dignified shopping experiences that foster generosity. We delve into Andy's mission to establish a recovery center aimed at offering trade skills and job opportunities as alternatives to incarceration.

Listen in as we explore the crucial role fathers play in their children's lives, the standards we set, and the powerful example of commitment and care in relationships. Andy's story is a testament to resilience and the importance of a father's love, a tale that will leave you both moved and motivated. 

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Chauncey Leopardi is an American actor known for playing Michael "Squints" Palledorous in the 1993 film The Sandlot and Alan White in the 1999 series Freaks and Geeks.

As we celebrate the 30th anniversary of the movie “The Sandlot”, Chauncey takes us on a journey through his unique childhood experiences, from starting his acting career at a young age to the complexities of growing up in a blended family.

Chauncey Leopardi opens up about the dynamics of his family life, including the impact of his parents' separation and the influential presence of his stepfather. He shares insights into the world of acting during the '80s and '90s, a time when craftsmanship in film was at its peak, and the sets were built with an attention to detail that is rarely seen today.

As a father of five, Chauncey Leopardi discusses the challenges and joys of parenting and maintaining a strong marriage. He emphasizes the importance of staying committed and being the captain of the ship, no matter how rough the seas may get. His approach to life is one of taking responsibility and control, ensuring that he's present and engaged with his family.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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