Optimizing Fatherhood and Marriage Despite the Busyness of Life with Jon Bernthal
The Dad Edge Podcast
Larry Hagner
4.8 • 1.6K Ratings
🗓️ 29 May 2023
⏱️ 80 minutes
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Summary
Jon Bernthal is an accomplished actor, dedicated father, and passionate advocate for various causes. He is known for his memorable roles in TV shows like "The Walking Dead" and "The Punisher" and films such as "The Wolf of Wall Street" and "Baby Driver".
In this episode, Jon discusses his unique approach to helping his children recognize him through facial hair, despite his wife's disapproval. He also shares insights about his friendship with Marine Raider Nick K. and the importance of involving a core group of veterans in his projects.
The conversation emphasizes the importance of taking ownership of our actions and choices, recognizing that we all make mistakes and that our decisions impact others. It's essential to be honest with ourselves, be mindful of our needs and wants, and accept help and support when necessary.
Ultimately, taking ownership can be challenging, but it's crucial for living a meaningful and fulfilling life. By taking responsibility for our actions and choices, we become more responsible and independent adults. We also become more aware of the impact of our decisions and behaviors on others, ultimately creating a better future for ourselves and the world.
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| 0:00.0 | At the end of the day, it's a show talking about Daredevil, not about a superhero, but a man. |
| 0:07.2 | Hopefully, that's what we're doing with the Punisher as well. |
| 0:10.2 | It's an enormous honor to play this character. |
| 0:13.0 | It's a character that's quite iconic and very important to a lot of people. |
| 0:18.4 | That quote is from my guest today, John Bernthal. |
| 0:22.1 | And I really enjoyed talking to him. |
| 0:24.3 | Today, John comes on and talks about several different things, |
| 0:27.6 | lessons he's learned from his own father, how he balances a demanding celebrity lifestyle, |
| 0:33.7 | with also being a husband, father, and man. |
| 0:36.8 | He also talks about some of the hard-knock lessons he had to learn growing up. |
| 0:43.3 | Welcome to the Dad Edge podcast. The Dad Edge movement creates leaders of men, |
| 0:48.8 | leaders of families, and leaders of communities. We will not only impact this generation of fathers, |
| 0:54.6 | but the next generation as well. The kids we are raising will have better chances and odds |
| 1:00.0 | stacked in their favor because of the amazing example that their fathers emulated for them. |
| 1:05.5 | We are here to change the world. We are here to change relationships. |
| 1:10.0 | We are here to positively disrupt this generation of fathers so no man goes to their grave with |
| 1:15.2 | regrets. We disrupt the drift of busyness and replace it with razor-focused intention, |
| 1:21.6 | passion, purpose, and direction. We are the Dad Edge, and we're here to change the game. |
| 1:43.3 | What's up, gentlemen? Welcome to the Dad Edge podcast. I'm Larry Hackner, your host and founder |
| 1:48.8 | of this podcast. This show and movement, and welcome to today's show. I know you guys will |
| 1:53.8 | love today's podcast, especially if you are a fan of the Walking Dead. Maybe you're a fan of |
| 1:59.4 | the Punisher. Maybe it's Ford versus Ferrari. Maybe it's even Wolf of Wall Street because my |
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