The Dad Edge Podcast

Have you ever asked yourself:

• "My wife calls me 'nice,' but why does it feel like a subtle insult?"
• "Why am I constantly chasing connection, and how do I stop walking on eggshells?"
• "What does it really mean to lead in my marriage without being controlling?"

If you’ve eve...

Have you ever asked yourself:

• "If I could go back, what advice would I give my younger self?"
• "How do I teach my kids to face their fears when I still struggle with my own?"
• "Is true strength about bottling things up, or asking ...

Have you ever asked yourself:

• "Am I the only man struggling with sexual performance?"
• "How do media and p*rn warp my expectations about sex?"
• "What if stress and anxiety are secretly sabotaging my intimacy?"

If these questions echo in your mind, get ready for a candid, judgment-free conversation that pulls b...

Have you ever asked yourself:

• "I bring home the check, I do chores... why is my wife still overwhelmed and distant?"
• "What is this 'mental load' she talks about, and why don't I see it?"
• "How can I truly partner with her, instead of just 'helping'?"

If you've ever caught yourself thinking, "But ...

Have you ever asked yourself:

• "How do I teach my kids accountability when I'm not always perfect myself?"
• "Does admitting my mistakes actually make me a weaker dad?"
• "What does it truly take to build unbreakable trust with my children?"

If these questions resonate, get ready for a raw and honest...

Have you ever asked yourself:

• "How do I truly lead my kids without falling into controlling behaviors?"
• "Is it possible to have a strong, lasting marriage while staying emotionally connected?"
• "How do I find purpose and resilience when life throws its biggest curveballs?"

If these questions reso...

Have you ever asked yourself:

• "Why does my wife seem so distant, even when we're together?"
• "Am I feeling more like a roommate than a partner?"
• "What are the subtle signs our marriage is drifting, before it's too late?"

If these questions echo in your mind, today's conversation is a powerful wak...

Have you ever asked yourself:

• "How do I teach my kids to lead when I'm still figuring it out?"
• "What does true accountability look like in a family setting?"
• "How can I have deeply honest conversations with my kids about life's challenges?"

If these questions resonate, today's special episode of...

Have you ever asked yourself:

• "Why am I so tired, even after a full night's sleep?"
• "Am I really present for my kids, or just physically there?"
• "Could my low energy be impacting my marriage and family life?"

If these questions hit home, get ready for a raw and real conversation that unpacks the...

Have you ever asked yourself:

Are You Leading Your Kids or Just Bossing Them Around? The Dad Edge Blueprint for True Leadership

Have you ever asked yourself:

• "Is money a constant source of stress in our family?"
• "How do we teach our kids financial smarts without being preachy?"
• "Are we making the right financial moves for our family's future?"

If these questions hit home, today's conversation offers practical wisdom for ...

What If Obedience Isn’t the Same as Respect?

We all want to raise good kids — respectful, obedient, and successful.

But what if obedience is just compliance… no connection?

In this episode, I dive deep into the final chapter of Netflix’s Adolescence, and the heartbreaking unraveling of Jamie Miller, a 13-year-old boy whose silent pain led to tragedy.

His father, Eddie...

What does it really take for your teenager to trust you with everything? Are you creating a home where your wife feels truly safe to open up? Could a father-son conversation reveal the surprising answers?

Today I'm bringing you something truly special: a replay of one of the most meaningful live Q&A sessions I've ever recorded. This one goes way back to 2023, and I had my oldest son, Ethan, who was jus...

Have you ever achieved your biggest dreams, only to find they leave you feeling empty? 

What happens when the spotlight fades, and you're left facing the shadows within?

Today, Larry Hagner sits down with Michael Gazzo—a platinum DJ, internationally touring musician, and now a transformational coach with a story that's as captivating as his music. From remixing for pop icons like Ariana Grande...

Ever look at your kids and see echoes of your own struggles?

Today, Larry Hagner dives into a powerful and often uncomfortable truth: the unhealed wounds we carry as fathers can cast unseen shadows on our children.

Inspired by the Netflix series "Adolescence," this episode unpacks the subtle yet significant ways our unresolved childhood pain i...

Are you pulling your hair out trying to motivate your kids? Do chores feel like a constant battle in your house? Is homework a never-ending saga of lollygagging and procrastination for you too?

If so, then this episode of The Dad Edge is definitely for you. I'm revisiting one of our most popular Q&A sessions because it’s packed with the kind of crowdsourced wisdom that can...

Have you ever asked yourself:

• "Why am I not achieving my full potential?"
• "How can I break free from these negative thought patterns?"
• "Is it possible to truly manifest the life I desire?"

If these questions resonate with you, today's conversation offers powerful insights into the transformative...

We often wear busyness like a badge of honor. Providing, building, grinding. But what if all that hustle is costing us the one thing our kids truly need—connection?

In this episode, I break down episode three of Netflix’s Adolescence and the subtle ways fathers like Jamie’s dad, Eddie, lose emotional ground with their kids. Not through abuse. Not through neglect. But through the quiet drift that happens wh...