The Road to Mediocre Fatherhood is Paved with Good Intentions with Larry Hagner

In this episode of the Why Dad podcast, hosts Paul Wandrey and Andrew Stolpestad engage in a deep conversation with Larry Hagner, founder of the Dad Edge and author of The Pursuit of Legendary Fatherhood. Larry shares his personal journey from a challenging childhood to becoming a dedicated father of four boys. The discussion emphasizes the importance of connection, community, and the pursuit of meaningful relationships in fatherhood. Larry provides practical advice for new dads, highlighting the significance of prioritizing marriage and fostering psychological safety in conversations with children. The episode concludes with insights on building a legacy of love and leadership for future generations.What we cover:Larry’s fatherhood origin story and turning pointWhy good intentions aren’t enoughFatherhood as a learnable skillThe importance of men’s communityPsychological safety for kidsWhy strong marriages create safe homesLeading your family instead of driftingFind Larry Hagner:Website: https://thedadedge.comPodcast: The Dad Edge PodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedadedgeMastermind: https://thedadedge.com/mastermindBook: The Pursuit of Legendary Fatherhood