#234 – Larry Hagner: Become the Hero your Family Deserves

Larry Hagner is the founder and host of The Dad Edge Podcast, and his core mission is to help men become better fathers, husbands, leaders, and men. Larry grew up without a consistent positive father figure and experienced toxic father figures as well. When he became a father himself in 2006, he realized that wanting to be a good dad wasn't enough—he didn't necessarily have the skills to do it. He describes struggling with patience, anger, and his marriage, which ultimately sent him on a journey of learning. Larry on IG: @thedadedge Check out Larry's Podcast: The Dad Edge (on all major platforms) Larry's Website: https://thedadedge.com/about/ 0.00: Intro 3.00: Start of Larry's Self Development Story 13.00: Being a Young Dad versus an Older Dad 18.00: Honesty with our children 22.00: How to Prepare Our Children for the Future 33.00: Dealing with past trauma to become a successful adult 40.00: True Forgiveness and Breaking negative patters 47.00: The weight of keeping grievances and why forgiveness is a gift for you 50.00: What is healthy masculinity 57.00: Why a Dad needs to be kind and comforting, but he also needs to be dangerous Until next time, love and good vibes. Podcast Website: https://enterthelionheart.com/ Check out the latest episode here: Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/enter-the-lionheart/id1554904704 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4tD7VvMUvnOgChoNYShbcI