The Dad Edge Podcast is a movement. It is a strong community of Fathers who all share a set of values.
Larry Hagner, founder of The Dad Edge, breaks down commo...
From Storage Unit to Success with Don Buckley | Dad Edge WINSday Member Spotlight
Reignite your marriage: www.thedadedge.com/extraordinary-marriage div]:bg-bg-300 [&_.ignore-pre-bg>div]:bg-transparent [&_pre]:-mr-4 md:[&_pre]:-mr-9" style="box-sizing: inherit;"> _*]:min-w-0" style= "box-sizing: inherit;"> Today, I’m joined by Don Buckley, a 32-year-old father of five who transformed his life from living in a storage unit to building a thriving blended family with his wife Renee in Hamilton, Michigan. As a Field Service Manager in the forklift industry and an active member of the Dad Edge Alliance, Don balances his professional responsibilities with his commitment to intentional fatherhood. We explore Don's extraordinary journey through divorce, addiction, and past trauma, revealing how therapy, faith, and determination helped him rebuild his life. Together with his wife, a successful real estate Associate Broker, Don demonstrates how mindfulness, personal growth, and shared values can create a family environment rooted in trust, honesty, and integrity, while successfully navigating the complexities of co-parenting and life's ongoing challenges. 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. www.thedadedge.com/alliance www.thedadedge.com/mastermind
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Why Playing With Your Kids Actually Rewires Their Brain ft. Anna Housely Juster
Your extraordinary marriage starts here: www.thedadedge.com/25questions Dr. Anna Housley Juster is a licensed child and adolescent mental health clinician, education consultant, and award-winning author of "How to Train Your Amygdala" with over 25 years of experience supporting children and families. Her diverse career spans from directing content at Sesame Workshop to co-founding Pop-Up Adventure Play, while her current private practice combines expertise in mental health, developmental psychology, and education to support trauma-informed practices and self-regulation skills. Today, Anna Housley Juster brings her decades of expertise in early childhood education and mental health to share powerful insights about child development. Drawing from her journey from Head Start teacher to mental health clinician, Anna combines her deep understanding of children's learning with practical strategies for emotional well-being. The conversation explores the science behind play as a crucial tool for emotional regulation and family connection, offering parents four practical strategies for managing stress responses. Through her experience creating content across Sesame Street's platforms and her current work as an education consultant, Anna demonstrates how intentional play can strengthen parent-child relationships while fostering resilience and emotional development. www.thedadedge.com/512 www.thedadedge.com/alliance www.annahousleyjuster.com www.linkedin.com/in/anna-housley-juster
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When Being 'Too Busy' Almost Cost Me My Family
Your extraordinary marriage starts here: www.thedadedge.com/25questions Let me ask you something—when was the last time you truly looked in the mirror and faced the truth about your life? Not the highlight reel you post online, but the cracks, the pressure, and the pain you're stuffing down just to keep moving. If you’re like most men, you’re stretched thin—busy as hell, managing work, kids, marriage, and the unrelenting chaos of life. But here's the kicker: that busyness? It’s a silent killer. It destroys connection, patience, and peace in ways you don’t even see until the damage is done. Today, in this week's Friday Fatherly Fumbles, First Downs, and Field Goals, I’m not here to sugarcoat anything. I’m going to share a story—a raw, unfiltered account of how my own life hit a breaking point. A season of overwhelm left me yelling at my kids, disconnected from my wife, and questioning if I even deserve to do this work. If you’ve ever felt guilt, shame, or the weight of trying to be everything to everyone, this episode is for you. Because let’s face it, if we don’t course-correct, it’s not just us who suffer; it’s the people we love most. www.thedadedge.com/friday193 www.thedadedge.com/alliance www.thedadedge.com/squire www.thedadedge.com/25questions www.thedadedge.com/daddydaughter www.themensforge.com www.thedadedge.com/patience
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Their Marriage Was Dying Until This Happened... ft. Ross and Lindsey Thornock | Dad Edge WINSday Member Spotlight
Reignite your marriage: www.thedadedge.com/extraordinary-marriage div]:bg-bg-300 [&_.ignore-pre-bg>div]:bg-transparent [&_pre]:-mr-4 md:[&_pre]:-mr-9" style="box-sizing: inherit;"> _*]:min-w-0" style= "box-sizing: inherit;"> Today, I’m joined by Dad Edge Alliance member Ross Thornock and his wife Lindsey Thornrock, who are here to share a powerful story about what happens when a father decides to make meaningful changes in his life and marriage. We’ll explore what brought him to the Dad Edge community, how he shifted from a dictatorial approach at home to creating an emotionally safe environment, and the impact it’s had on his family. You’ll hear how he started with the simple but life-changing step of improving communication, the patience and connection his wife and kids now see in him, and the advice he wishes he could have given himself before starting this journey. 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. www.thedadedge.com/alliance www.thedadedge.com/squire www.themensforge.com www.thedadedge.com/daddydaughter
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What Men Truly Need From Their Partners
Your extraordinary marriage starts here: www.thedadedge.com/25questions Today, in this week's Friday Fatherly Fumbles, First Downs, and Field Goals, Larry Hagner dives into the core needs of men in relationships. He emphasizes the importance of men feeling appreciated, respected, and experiencing physical and emotional connection within their families. These are not just "wants" but foundational elements that men yearn for to thrive as husbands and fathers. Larry highlights how respect, for instance, validates a man’s role as a leader and provider, while appreciation and physical intimacy foster a deeper emotional bond. He shares practical advice for creating a peaceful home environment, addressing conflicts as a team, and fostering open communication. Larry’s insight reminds us that relationships flourish when both partners feel seen, heard, and valued. www.thedadedge.com/friday192 www.thedadedge.com/alliance
The Dad Edge Podcast is a movement. It is a strong community of Fathers who all share a set of values.
Larry Hagner, founder of The Dad Edge, breaks down common challenges of fatherhood, making them easy to understand and overcome. Tackling the world of Fatherhood can be a daunting task when we try to do it alone.
The mission of The Dad Edge Podcast is to help you become the best, strongest, and happiest version of yourself so that you can help guide your kids to the best version of themselves. Simple as that.
Everything you need and all of our resources can be found at thedadedge.com/podcast
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