837: Larry Hagner of the Dad Edge Podcast

In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin speak with Larry Hagner of The Dad Edge Podcast. Larry's show focuses on what it means to be a man and a good father and the boys have a great conversation with Larry about the state of fatherhood today among other things.

• Helping men be men. Larry shares his superhero origin story and how his podcast was created through his struggles becoming a father. (6:30)
• What drove him to start his podcast for other men? (9:43)
• Does he have empathy for his biological father? (16:49)
• How important is it for children to have that male role model? (19:34)
• Are you a parent first or couple first? The steps he and his wife implement to create homeostasis in their household. (22:00)
• Are there certain themes that have created conflict in his relationship? (28:18)
• How has his online/social media business affected his relationship? (29:30)
• What has the transition been like going from the medical device industry into his current business? How passion is fuel and strategy is the map. (32:15)
• What hurdles has he faced in scaling his business? (34:45)
• Why has there been an explosion in the marketplace for men seeking help? Crisis in masculinity? (38:37)
• What does it mean to be a great father to him? His 5 dimensions of a man. (41:10)
• What is financial intimacy? (42:52)
• What dimension are men lacking in the most? How to aim to create balance and not crush it. (46:02)
• Who have been the most impactful guests on his podcast? Biggest lessons he has taken away? (50:34)
• What are his thoughts on participation trophies? (54:10)
• Have any of his guests surprised him? (58:30)
• Are there any common mistakes/traps men fall into? (1:01:55)
• What are his thoughts on men not wanting to get married or have a meaningful relationship? (1:05:08)
• Has he created any rites of passage for his own children? (1:08:55)
• How does he police social media/device usage with his kids? (1:10:53)
• What advice would he give his 28 year old self before he got married? (1:20:25)

Featured Guest/People Mentioned:

• Larry Hagner (@thedadedge)  Instagram
  • Website
  • Facebook
  • Podcast
• Jordan Peterson (@jordan.b.peterson)  Instagram
• Ryan Michler (Order Of Man) (@ryanmichler)  Instagram
• Paul Chek (@paul.chek)  Instagram
• Bishop Robert Barron (@bishopbarron)  Instagram
• Carlos Condit (@carloscondit)  Instagram
• Jim Miller (@JimMiller_155)  Twitter
• Frankie Edgar (@frankieedgar)  Instagram
• Kris Paronto (@KrisParonto)  Twitter
• Gary John Bishop (@GaryJohnBishop)  Twitter
• Aaron Walker (@VFTCoach)  Twitter
• Dave Ramsey (@daveramsey)  Instagram
• Christopher Voss (@VossNegotiation)  Twitter
• Garrett J. White (@GarrettJWhite)  Twitter

Related Links/Products Mentioned:

• The Consequences of Fatherlessness
• The One Minute Manager - Book by Kenneth H. Blanchard and Spencer Johnson
• Unf*ck Yourself: Get Out of Your Head and Into Your Life - Book by Gary John Bishop
• Wake Up Warrior
• IGen: Why Today's Super-Connected Kids Are Growing Up Less Rebellious, More Tolerant, Less Happy--and Completely Unprepared for Adulthood--and What That Means for the Rest of Us - Book by Jean Twenge
• Good Pictures Bad Pictures: Porn-Proofing Today's Young Kids - Book by Gail Poyner Phd and Kristen A. Jenson

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