How To Be A Great Dad — When You Never Had One - The Authentic Man Podcast with David Chambers: Dating, Relationship, Masculinity & Intimacy Guidance For Men | Lyssna här

How to be a great dad when you never had one? I sat across from a man who was terrified he'd become his absent father — and turned that fear into The Dad Edge, now 40M+ downloads of fatherhood advice for men.

Larry Hagner, founder of The Dad Edge and author of The Pursuit of Legendary Fatherhood, grew up with an absent, abusive father figure. In this conversation he breaks down the "drift" that pulls good men out of their marriage and fatherhood without them noticing, why marriage has to come before kids, and the 3 things your wife actually needs from you to feel seen, heard and safe.

If you grew up without a model for this and you're scared you're repeating it, this is the map for how to break it.

In this episode:

Why high-performing men drift from their families even when they're "doing everything right"
How to prioritize your marriage without neglecting your kids
The skills gap no one taught men about love vs. the feeling of love
How to build psychological safety so your kids tell you the truth
Why male friendship is non-negotiable for fatherhood

Guest: Larry Hagner — Founder of The Dad Edge (40M+ downloads), author

Key Topics:

⭐ Fatherhood, Parenting Skills & Becoming a Better Dad
⭐ Breaking Generational Patterns, Childhood Wounds & Family Legacy
⭐ Absent Fathers, Father Hunger & Identity Formation
⭐ Emotional Regulation, Anger Management & Psychological Safety
⭐ Marriage, Partnership & Intentional Relationship Building
⭐ Masculinity, Personal Growth & Self-Leadership
⭐ Vulnerability, Courage & Emotional Honesty for Men
⭐ Men's Loneliness, Brotherhood & Meaningful Male Friendships
⭐ Community, Accountability & Iron-Sharpens-Iron Relationships
⭐ Presence, Connection & Emotionally Available Fatherhood
⭐ The Drift, Disconnection & Reclaiming Purpose in Family Life
⭐ Joy, Wellbeing & Creating a Fulfilling Life Beyond Work

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