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The Dad Edge Podcast

Nurturing Fatherhood and Self-Discovery After Childhood Adversity with Adam Prince

The Dad Edge Podcast

Larry Hagner

Project, Self-improvement, Stevenson, Podcast, Edge, Education, Kids, Shawn, Family, Kids & Family, Fathers, Fatherhood, Community, Advice, Dad, Good, Health & Fitness, Children

4.81.5K Ratings

🗓️ 1 September 2023

⏱️ 72 minutes

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Summary

Adam Prince is a member of Dad Edge Alliance. Some individuals, like Adam Prince, have experienced childhood trauma and instability that can have lasting effects on their lives. Adam opens up about his journey of overcoming these challenges and creating a better future for himself and his family.

In this episode, Adam Prince and Larry discuss the power of overcoming childhood trauma and making a conscious effort to change the game. They dive into the importance of breaking patterns and creating a different life despite challenges. Adam describes his childhood as marked by instability. He moved between several different schools, houses, and apartments, even living in a motel for a period of time. This constant upheaval created a sense of uncertainty and unpredictability in his life.

This conversation between Adam and Larry highlights the importance of acknowledging and overcoming childhood trauma and instability. It is not enough to simply accept these experiences as part of one's identity. Instead, individuals must actively work towards healing, understanding, and breaking the patterns that have been ingrained in them. Adam's story is a powerful example of resilience and the capacity to overcome adversity. Despite the instability and trauma he experienced, he has chosen to take control of his life and create a different path.

Resilience and gratitude are two powerful qualities that can help individuals overcome adversity and find strength in the face of challenges. From a young age, Adam experienced the absence of his biological father, who left when he was little and only reappeared briefly when he was 12. This lack of a stable father figure could have easily left him feeling abandoned and resentful. However, Adam chooses not to dwell on the negative emotions associated with his father's departure. Instead, he focuses on the lessons he learned and the resilience he gained from navigating life without a consistent male presence.

Adam's ability to share his experiences with his own children is a testament to his resilience and gratitude. Rather than shielding them from the realities of his past, he chooses to have open and honest conversations with them. He does not shy away from discussing the hardships he endured but presents them in a matter-of-fact manner. This approach allows his children to see the strength and resilience that can emerge from adversity.

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0:00.0

Transforming pain into strength. We can guide our children with love and resilience,

0:05.5

showing them that a wounded heart can still be a source of unwavering, fatherly devotion.

0:11.4

That is a quote that I've found online and 100% applicable not only for this podcast

0:16.6

guest today, but for just us in general as men, husbands and fathers. Today, we talk about

0:23.6

leading with our core values, finding humor in any situation with our kids,

0:27.9

and creating a home where not only our kids want to be there, but their friends due to.

0:34.1

Welcome to the Dad Edge podcast. The Dad Edge movement creates leaders of men,

0:39.6

leaders of families and leaders of communities. We will not only impact this generation of fathers,

0:45.4

but the next generation as well. The kids we are raising will have better chances and odds stacked

0:51.2

in their favor because of the amazing example that their fathers emulated for them.

0:55.4

We are here to change the world. We are here to change relationships. We are here to

1:01.6

positively disrupt this generation of fathers so no man goes to their grave with regrets.

1:07.5

We disrupt the drift of busyness and replace it with razor-focused intention,

1:12.4

passion, purpose and direction. We are the Dad Edge and we're here to change the game.

1:25.2

The Dad Edge

1:35.5

Attention, dads, husbands and leaders. Listen, if you're ready to crush it in every aspect of your

1:40.8

marriage, parenting, mindset and health, the Dad Edge Alliance mastermind is your ticket

1:46.6

for an exceptional marriage, effective leadership with your kids, peak health and unforgettable

1:51.2

moments that will forge a legacy with you and your little ones. Just imagine unlocking a deeper

1:56.9

intimacy and connection with your wife, becoming an unwavering guide shaping your kids into

2:01.8

future leaders, optimizing your health and vitality for boundless energy and creating memories that

2:07.0

will be talked about for generations to come. We give you the tools through our live virtual

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