Ep. 242: Gain the Dad Edge: Empowering Fatherhood with Larry Hagner
Parenting Great Kids with Dr. Meg Meeker
Dr. Meg Meeker
4.6 • 1.1K Ratings
🗓️ 15 July 2024
⏱️ 42 minutes
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Summary
In this episode of 'Parenting Great Kids,' Dr. Meg Meeker welcomes back Larry Hagner, the creative force behind the Dad Edge podcast and author of 'The Spirit of Fatherhood.' Larry shares his journey of overcoming a tumultuous childhood with absentee and toxic father figures to becoming a devoted father himself. They discuss the complexities of fatherhood, the misconceptions men have about parenting, and practical tips for building strong connections with children. You’ll get deep and practical advice for men striving to lead extraordinary lives as fathers.
Key moments:
02:47 The Birth of Dad Edge
06:01 Challenges and Realizations in Fatherhood
08:08 Understanding Men's Inner Struggles
18:49 Understanding the Father's Perspective
19:59 A Personal Story of Change
21:06 The Power of Compassionate Communication
23:43 Shifting Perspectives for Better Relationships
29:25 Practical Tips for Connecting with Kids
36:47 Final Thoughts and Resources
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About our guest:
Larry Wagner, author and founder of The Dad Edge Podcast, navigated a challenging childhood with absent and toxic father figures, which shaped his unwavering commitment to being a present and positive father. Becoming a father himself in 2006, he quickly realized that mere desire wasn't enough to excel in his roles as a dad and husband. Determined to master these roles, Larry embarked on a journey of learning and self-improvement. In 2015, he launched The Dad Edge Podcast, interviewing over 700 experts on parenting, mindset, patience, communication, and more. Now, as a proud father of four boys and husband to his soulmate Jessica for 18 years, Larry shares his hard-earned wisdom, inviting other fathers to join him in the continuous quest for personal and familial excellence.
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| 0:17.0 | Welcome to Parenting Great Kids. I'm Dr. Meg Meeker and today we have a wonderful guest who's been here before and he's sure to bring some incredible insights inspiring not just men out there but anyone listening to lead an extraordinary life. Larry Wagner is the creative force behind the Dad Edge podcast. |
| 0:23.4 | It has an impressive 40 million downloads |
| 0:27.3 | and he has four best-selling books. |
| 0:29.7 | Today we're going to be talking about the spirit of fatherhood. Larry has really dug into |
| 0:35.3 | fatherhood and personal growth motivating men to live legendary lives. |
| 0:41.6 | So the way the book starts out is we just unpack everything that's on your mind and heart that you're |
| 0:47.7 | afraid of. |
| 0:49.4 | All those fears that you just don't say out loud, that none of us say out loud, they're all in that first chapter. |
| 0:55.0 | I mean I even start off the book, in the spirit of fatherhood, with what's probably |
| 0:59.8 | going through a man's mind right before his wife delivers. |
| 1:03.2 | Like I'm excited, I'm super happy, like this is going to be awesome, |
| 1:05.8 | but oh my gosh, what about this? |
| 1:07.7 | What about our finances? |
| 1:09.4 | What about our marriage? |
| 1:10.8 | What about communication? |
| 1:12.3 | How am I gonna balance my career and my kids? |
| 1:15.2 | Like, how do I know how to guide them? I don't even know what I'm doing yet. |
| 1:18.8 | Welcome to Parenting Great Kids. Here's your host, Dr. Meg Meeker. |
| 1:24.3 | Welcome to parenting great kids, Larry. |
| 1:26.4 | So great to have you back. |
| 1:28.3 | Meg, what's going on? |
| 1:29.4 | It's so good to see you again. |
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