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The Dad Edge Podcast

Why Honesty, Movement, and Brotherhood Matter for Every Father

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

🗓️ 25 July 2025

⏱️ 26 minutes

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Summary

Have you ever asked yourself:

  • Am I willing to face discomfort and take courageous action?
  • What negative self-talk or pressure am I letting control me?
  • Have I ever taken the time to really name and face what’s weighing me down or keeping me up at night?

Whether you’re a business owner, a hard-working dad, or somewhere in between, Larry lays out why building intentional connections with other men and seeking growth is key to creating a legendary life—both for yourself and the generations to come.

Drawing from personal experience and eye-opening statistics, Larry opens up about his own journey through denial, honesty, and growth, unpacking how easy it is for men to stay stuck in “I’m fine” mode—even when struggling internally. He offers three powerful strategies to support mental well-being: ruthless self-honesty, taking care of your body and mind, and intentionally building a supportive, growth-oriented circle of men.

If you’re ready to get honest, find your tribe, and start moving forward, this episode will be the wake-up call you need.

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In this vital conversation, we dig into:

  1. Move Your Body, Guard Your Mind, and Cut the Junk: Mental and physical health are inseparable. Larry calls this the second pillar: move your body, guard your mind, and cut out the junk. Regular movement, whether it’s a walk, a lift, or a sweat session, can clear your head and improve your mood. You don’t need a perfect workout routine. Consistency is far more important.
  2. Upgrade Your Circle: Brotherhood Over Isolation: Isolation is the silent killer of men’s mental health. Many fathers try to “lone wolf” their way through struggles, believing they must handle everything themselves. Larry warns that this mindset can erode your spirit and make life’s challenges feel even heavier.
  3. The Power of Getting Honest With Yourself: Every father experiences moments of feeling lost, overwhelmed, or out of his depth. According to Larry, the first and most crucial step is honesty. Too often, we brush aside our struggles with the phrase, "I'm fine," when, in reality, we are not. Instead of masking the pain or confusion, Larry encourages dads to face those feelings head-on.

This episode will inspire you to disrupt the repeating pattern, reclaim your purpose, and start living a legendary life.

Here's what research and observation highlight about men’s mental health:

  • One in eight men will deal with serious depression in their lifetime, but over 60% will not get help.
  • Men die by suicide four times more than women, but rarely ask for help.
  • Most dads say that they feel consistently stressed or burned out trying to balance work, fatherhood, and marriage. But nearly half admit feeling completely and totally alone.
  • If you’re filling your head with hours of doomscrolling news and mindless social media every day, your risk doubles. 
  • Studies show people who watch over 3 hours of news daily are twice as likely to report severe anxiety, depression, and sleep problems.

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Transcript

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0:00.0

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

0:07.7

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

0:12.9

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

0:18.4

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, so let's face it, are you guys fried.

1:05.7

Are you completely burnt out?

1:07.8

Are you overwhelmed?

1:09.3

Do you find in your life that you're like, man, no matter what I do,

1:12.6

I just can't seem to win. I might be winning over in my business, but I'm failing in my marriage.

1:18.6

I might be winning in my marriage, but I'm an impatient father. I might be winning in fatherhood,

1:23.6

but my health is a mess. I might be physically fit, but my mental health is a total wreck.

1:28.8

And what I'll tell you is those five areas, there's always a struggle there for us. And if you're feeling that burnout, well, number one, join the club. You're in really, really good company. Gentlemen, what's going on? My name is Larry Hagner. I am the host and founder of the at edge podcast will welcome here if here. If you're new, this is my Friday show. This is a solo show. Today is going to be quick.

1:50.1

Here's what I'm doing for the month of July. And by the way, I just turned 50 on July 6th.

1:54.8

I know it's crazy. 50 years have gone by. But this entire series in the month of July has been all about what conversations and

2:02.7

advice I would give myself when I was 30 or in my 30s. And if you missed any of the Friday

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