Parenting Great Kids Podcast - Episode 122
The Dad’s Edge
with guest Larry Hagner
Hosted by Dr. Meg Meeker | November 30, 2020 | 41:11 min.

Today's Guest(s)
Larry Hagner is the creator of the The Good Dad Project Podcast, featured as one of the top podcasts on iTunes. A graduate of Southeast Missouri State University with a background in Health, Wellness, and Nutrition, Larry went on to be the founder of The Good Dad Project, a successful organization that is dedicated to helping Dads through various resources. Larry is also a dynamic speaker who has spoken for several churches, men’s groups, women’s groups, and couples with outstanding reviews.
EPISODE NOTES
Being a father in this day in time can be filled with distractions, stress, and seemingly impossible to overcome issues with your kids. Pair that with society using fathers as the butt of every joke on television and advertisements giving you every reason to ignore your family and invest in temporary excitement, and you have a toxic recipe for failure as a father. In comes The Good Dad Project founder Larry Hagner. He’s got no accolades behind his name, he’s got no special degrees, he’s a normal dad just like you.
He started a simple movement called The Good Dad Project that has turned into a strong community of fathers who all share the same set of values in raising children and loving their wives. That’s why Dr. Meg couldn’t wait to have him as a guest on today’s episode. They talk about all kinds of things that will help you be a better father and husband. Be sure to listen to this episode with a notebook, you don’t want to miss this one! Do you have a question for Dr. Meg to answer in an upcoming social question episode? If so, email them to askmeg@megmeekermd.com and listen to future episodes to see if your question is featured!
SHOW NOTES
WELCOME
Dr. Meg starts this episode by introducing her special guest, Larry Hagner. Founder of The Good Dad Project. She also teases her points to ponder that you can start using right away.
A CONVERSATION WITH LARRY HAGNER (PART 1)
In today’s episode Dr. Meeker talks with Larry Hagner. They talk about Larry’s newest book The Dad’s Edge and how dads can have unlimited patience, improve relationships, and make positive lasting memories.
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A CONVERSATION WITH LARRY HAGNER (PART 2)
In today’s episode Dr. Meeker talks with Larry Hagner. They talk about Larry’s newest book The Dad’s Edge and how dads can have unlimited patience, improve relationships, and make positive lasting memories.
POINTS TO PONDER
Dr. Meg gives you her points to ponder as you learn more about how dads can have unlimited patience, improve relationships, and make positive lasting memories.
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FROM THE PRODUCER
Thanks for listening to Episode 122, The Dad’s Edge and for helping Dr. Meg’s parenting revolution reach almost FIVE MILLION downloads!
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