The Truth About Co-Parenting ft. JJ Carlson | Dad Edge WINSday Member Spotlight
The Dad Edge Podcast
Larry Hagner
4.8 • 1.5K Ratings
🗓️ 23 April 2025
⏱️ 41 minutes
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Summary
What does it truly mean to be a good father, especially when life throws you curveballs like divorce and blended families?
Today, Larry Hagner connects with JJ Carlson, a dedicated member and coach within the Dad Edge Alliance, who shares his powerful and relatable journey through the complexities of modern fatherhood.
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JJ Carlson doesn't shy away from the tough stuff. He opens up about the pivotal wake-up call of his divorce and how it ignited his commitment to becoming the best version of himself for his son. His insights challenge the notion of needing to be a "perfect" dad, emphasizing the profound impact of simply being present and emotionally attuned to our children.
Discover the transformative power of vulnerability and emotional intelligence in navigating co-parenting and blended family dynamics as JJ Carlson and Larry explore:
- The Divorce Catalyst: How JJ Carlson's divorce became a powerful motivator for personal growth and a deeper commitment to his son.
- Presence Over Perfection: The liberating realization that being fully present with your children outweighs the unattainable pursuit of perfection.
- Understanding Feelings, Not Just Behavior: The crucial shift in focusing on the emotional landscape of your children to build stronger connections.
- Navigating Blended Families: Practical insights on setting healthy boundaries and fostering trust within new family structures.
- The Power of Simple Connection: Heartfelt stories of connection with JJ Carlson's son, Cohen, highlighting the impact of small, loving gestures.
- Ego vs. Growth: The role of ego in hindering personal development and the strength found in vulnerability and seeking feedback.
- Making Every Moment Count: A powerful reminder of the precious and limited time we have with our children.
JJ Carlson's journey underscores the importance of emotional intelligence and vulnerability in building strong, lasting relationships with our children, regardless of family structure. This episode is a powerful reminder to be present, be real, and make every moment with your kids count.
This special "WINSday" edition is all about celebrating our members' successes and sharing the valuable lessons they've learned on their journey to becoming better dads. Sit back, tune in, and get ready to be motivated by the remarkable guests of the Dad Edge community.
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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, |
| 0:45.8 | and we're here to change the game. |
| 0:47.8 | We're here to change the game. All right, fellas, let's get real for a second. If fatherhood came with a manual, |
| 1:05.8 | I promise you, it still wouldn't cover the chaos of co-parenting, the curveballs of blended families, |
| 1:12.8 | and how to check our egos. |
| 1:15.2 | And quite frankly, how our egos actually get in our way of our growth and, quite frankly, |
| 1:19.8 | our best lives. |
| 1:20.5 | And today I'm joined by my man, J.J. Carlson. |
| 1:24.2 | And he is not only a member in the Dadage Alliance, but he is also one of our |
| 1:29.1 | coaches. He actually leads one of our blended family coaching calls. And I got to tell you, |
| 1:34.3 | this conversation goes deep. We are talking about the type of transformation that, quite frankly, |
| 1:39.3 | fatherhood just demands. And it's not just learning how to lead our families, but how to lead |
| 1:43.8 | ourselves first. And he's going to share what it lead our families, but how to lead ourselves first. |
| 1:44.7 | And he's going to share what it's been like to navigate the ups and downs of co-parenting, |
| 1:49.5 | having emotional intelligence and being vulnerable, and how this actually became his secret |
| 1:53.9 | weapon in parenting and in relationships. And why connecting with our kids starts with us being |
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