"Can I learn fatherhood like learning anything else?", Larry Hagner of the Dad Edge Podcast

In this episode we talk with Larry Hagner, founder of the Dad Edge Podcast, who shares about his experience coaching fathers, the importance of continuous learning, creating psychological safety for your kids and spouse, and self-care for Dad. Plus, we hear touching stories of losing and finding his biological father, as well as the new experience of fathering now-adult children. Chapters 00:00 Introduction - Matthew & Donal check in 08:16 Larry's Journey into Fatherhood and Podcasting 11:19 The Impact of Larry's Childhood on His Parenting Philosophy 16:12 The Birth of The Dad Edge: A Promise to Change 17:02 Creating Psychological Safety in Parenting 21:04 Encouraging Critical Thinking in Children 21:48 Understanding Different Communication Styles with Kids 22:54 Intentional Parenting: Building Connections with Older Kids 24:43 Navigating Mental Health: Larry's Journey 27:31 Modeling Psychological Safety in Family Dynamics 30:12 Creating Bonds Through Shared Activities 33:06 The Importance of Self-Care for Dads 36:41 Building Community: The Power of Dad Groups 39:47 Prioritizing Marriage: The Foundation of Family Life 42:59 The Continuous Journey of Parenting Resources & Guest Links The Dad Edge Podcast - https://thedadedge.com Check out the Extraordinary Dads podcast Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music Castbox Goodpods Overcast Pocket Casts Keywords fatherhood, parenting, psychological safety, self-care, family, leadership, community, personal growth