The Secret Mental Battle Men Fight (And How to Win) ft. Jett Stone

The Dad Edge Podcast

Larry Hagner

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4.8 • 1.5K Ratings

🗓️ 5 May 2025

⏱️ 77 minutes

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Summary

Have you ever asked yourself:

"Why can't I just stop overthinking?"
"Is this constant worrying normal for men?"
"How can I quiet the noise in my head and be more present?"

If these questions keep you up at night, you're not alone. Today's conversation offers a lifeline to a calmer, more focused mind.

Joining me is Dr. Jett Stone—a clinical psychologist, author, and fellow dad. His new book, Quiet Your Mind: A Men’s Guide, unpacks the relentless mental loops of overthinking, worry, and rumination that so many of us experience. Dr. Jett Stone brings a wealth of knowledge to this crucial topic, explaining the science behind why our minds get stuck and how overthinking uniquely impacts men, often centering on our deepest concerns: our kids, our marriages, and our self-worth.

Become the best husband and leader you can: www.thedadedge.com/mastermind

In this episode, we dig into:

Why our minds won’t let go of certain thoughts and the science behind rumination.
How overthinking manifests specifically in men and the pressures that fuel it.
Actionable, practical tools to quiet your mind without judgment, from micro-mindfulness moments to reframing self-talk.
How harnessing creativity can be a surprising yet effective way to regulate your emotions.
The importance of community and the barriers men face when seeking support for their mental struggles.

Dr. Jett Stone's insights are crucial for any man who's ever felt trapped in their own head, struggling with worry and the constant mental noise. This episode will equip you with relatable strategies and a renewed sense of hope for a quieter, more present life. Let's jump in!

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0:00.0	Welcome to the Dad Edge podcast. The Dad Edge movement creates leaders of men, leaders of families, and leaders of communities. We will not only impact this generation of fathers, but the next generation as well. The kids we are raising will have better chances and odds stacked in their favor because of the amazing example
0:21.2	that their fathers emulated for them. We are here to change the world. We are here to change
0:27.5	relationships. We are here to positively disrupt this generation of fathers so no man goes to their
0:33.5	grave with regret. We disrupt the drift of busyness and replace it with razor-focused
0:39.1	intention, passion,
0:41.4	purpose, and direction.
0:43.7	We are the Dad Edge
0:45.4	and we're here to change
0:47.3	the game.
0:47.8	We're here to change the game.
1:08.8	I What's up, gentlemen, welcome to the Dad Edge podcast. I'm Larry Hagner, your host and founder of this podcast show and movement question I have for you.
1:12.4	Do you find yourself overthinking about things,
1:17.5	almost to the point where it's like paralysis, analysis? And sometimes it's hard to make a decision. We're constantly thinking about maybe the consequences that are going to be associated with our
1:21.0	decisions. And we're just sort of like all in our head. And we don't know exactly what to do.
1:25.3	Well, today's podcast is definitely for you. I
1:27.6	thoroughly enjoyed today's show. Today's guest is a guy who is comfortable talking about
1:32.9	emotional regulation and mindfulness as he is going to make you laugh with several well-timed
1:37.9	dad jokes in this show. We're going to deep dive also why your name might be messing with
1:42.9	your self-esteem. You're probably wondering like, what are you even talking about?
1:45.9	Don't worry.
1:46.4	You'll hear all about it.
1:47.9	Today I'm joined by Jetstone.
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