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The Dad Edge Podcast

The Skills Men Need for Marriage Health and Leadership at Home

The Dad Edge Podcast

Larry Hagner

Education, Self-improvement, Health & Fitness

4.8 • 1.6K Ratings

🗓️ 26 January 2026

⏱️ 17 minutes

🔗️ Recording | iTunes | RSS

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Summary

In this solo episode, I pull back the curtain on everything happening inside the Dad Edge ecosystem as we close out January and head into February. If your marriage feels disconnected, your health slipped during the holidays, or you've been looking for real skills—not motivation—this episode lays out exactly what's available and how to plug in.

 

I share my own story of marriage struggle, why only a small percentage of couples truly feel connected, and how becoming a student of marriage completely changed the trajectory of my relationship. From February's marriage-focused tactical agenda inside the Dad Edge Alliance, to the 1st Phorm 8-week challenge, to major announcements around preview calls and the Men's Forge event, this episode is about clarity, opportunity, and intentional action for men who want their marriage and leadership to look different in 2026.

 

 

Timeline Summary:

[0:00] Keeping the blooper and why imperfection matters in fatherhood

[1:35] Larry reflects on the first 10–12 years of marriage struggles

[2:27] When marriage turns into co-parenting and roommate syndrome

[3:07] Becoming a student of marriage and why things finally changed

[3:27] Only 12% of marriages report deep connection

[3:52] Introducing the Dad Edge ecosystem

[4:11] Overview of the Dad Edge Alliance

[4:50] February tactical agenda inside the Alliance

[5:09] Why February always focuses on marriage skills

[5:28] Week 1: Attraction, identity, and masculine presence

[6:11] Week 2: Leading without chasing or needy energy

[6:35] Week 3: Boundaries that create desire

[6:55] Week 4: Emotional safety and attraction

[7:39] Why February is the best month to join the Alliance

[8:01] Roommates to Soulmates cohort selling out quickly

[8:41] Holiday weight gain and the need for a physical reset

[9:01] 1st Phorm Dad Edge 8-week challenge overview

[9:42] Challenge dates and community support

[10:19] January Dad Edge 1st Phorm Dad of the Month recognition

[11:01] Alliance preview call announcement

[11:24] What men will learn on the preview call

[12:17] Moving away from social media noise

[14:06] Men's Forge 2026 announcement

[14:51] Why this event is different

[15:41] Where to find all links and next steps

[16:04] Gratitude and closing encouragement

 

 

Five Key Takeaways

  1. Most men were never taught how to lead a marriage, which is why skill-building—not willpower—creates change.
  2. Attraction in marriage evolves, and men must adapt leadership, presence, and identity.
  3. Boundaries and emotional safety create desire, not chasing or people-pleasing.
  4. Physical health fuels confidence and leadership, especially inside marriage.
  5. Community accelerates growth, when men commit to accountability and action.

 

 

Links & Resources:

 

 

Closing Remark

Gentlemen, if you want your marriage, health, and leadership to look different in 2026, this is your moment to engage. Thank you for your continued support, your reviews, and your commitment to doing the work. From my heart to yours—let's continue to live legendary.

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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

0:20.8

example that their fathers emulated for them.

0:24.6

We are here to change the world.

0:26.7

We are here to change relationships.

0:29.0

We are here to positively disrupt this generation of fathers so no man goes to their grave

0:33.9

with regret.

0:35.7

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

0:40.4

passion, purpose, and direction.

0:43.8

We are the Dad Edge, and we're here to change the game. Do you remember what...

1:03.0

I don't edit shows.

1:09.4

So that was a blooper.

1:10.8

We're just going to keep it.

1:12.2

And do you know why?

1:13.3

Because being a dad is imperfect.

1:16.5

And there are days where we mess up every single day, sometimes every single minute,

1:21.9

even when you're doing a podcast.

1:22.9

So in the spirit of imperfection, we're just going to keep going.

1:27.6

What I was going to ask was, do you find yourself not knowing how to attract your wife back to you?

1:35.8

So I've known my wife for 30 years.

1:38.8

Been in this dad space, marriage space since 2012.

1:42.6

I've been married for 23 years, know my wife for 30. And I got to

1:46.5

tell you, man, like the first 10, 12 years of our marriage, disaster pants, like absolute

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