Wild at Heart

In this episode of The Dad Edge Podcast, Larry talks with author John Eldredge about the core needs of men.

April 28, 2018 by Larry Hagner Leave a Comment

The Dad Edge Podcast is honored beyond words to have John Eldredge on the show. He is the author of the bestselling book Wild at Heart: Discovering the Secret of a Man’s Soul and is here to talk about our core needs as men and our constant quest for validation.

He also shares life-changing insights on how to become a student of our child’s heart and interpret their experiences for them so that they can become happier, stronger adults.

What You’ll Learn

The inspiration for John Eldredge’s book, Wild at Heart
How we are in the midst of the collapse of gender
Why guys are confused on what it means to be a man
How men can be restored by doing internal work
Why most men don’t know they have a genuine strength to offer the world
How most of us ‘fake it’ through life, but inside, we doubt who we are
What things men are compensating for
Why men are so afraid to fail

What it means to be a student of your child’s heart and why you need to become one

How to start giving your kids low-grade challenges to build their confidence
How to also implement low-grade failures so they can discover that they will survive through setbacks
How looking to your kid as a source of personal validation is damaging
How to wire your parenting for each child
How to be a dad to daughters
How a father defines his daughters identity
What a father can do to ensure his daughter trusts masculine strength
What to do when you blow up and anger
How to not let your child’s feelings turn into ‘agreements’ or negative conclusions about life
How to take the power of validation away from high-pressure situations

John Eldredge’s Links

Website

Resources

The Dad’s Edge AUDIOBOOK on iTunes or Audible

GRAB A COPY OF THE DAD’S EDGE HERE

Originally published on The Good Dad Project

Photo courtesy of author

About Larry Hagner

Hey there! My name is Larry Hagner, Founder of the Good Dad Project.

I am not a psychologist. I am not a counselor in family dynamics. I don’t have any accolades behind my name.

I am like you.

I have an awesome wife and 3 amazing boys (Ethan-8, Mason-6, and Lawson-11 months).

I am an everyday dad trying to do the best job I possible. I strive to be the best version of myself so I can guide my kids to be the best version of themselves.

My story and passion for being a father is a bit unique.

I grew up virtually in “fatherless environment” for most of my life. In fact, I didn’t meet my real father until I was 30 years old. As fate would have it, our paths crossed when he walked into a coffee shop eight years ago. I am happy to say we have a great relationship now and spend a great deal of time together.

It was really through my own childhood struggles that I realized my true passion for being a Dad.

When my first son was born, I had a huge wake up call.

I realized that I really didn’t have a blueprint or reference point from my own childhood to draw from. I didn’t feel up to the task. I was terrified about being a New Dad. I was terrified to fail to as a Father.

Driven by the fear of failure and knowing the true pain of not having a father growing up, I immersed myself into self-improvement, healing, and being a Dad with Purpose On Purpose. I have learned a lot along the way, and I am happy to say I have a lot to share. I am far from being a perfect Dad. I make mistakes every day.

But…being a Good Dad is not about being perfect. It’s about being the best version of yourself so you can guide your kids to be their best verision of themselves.

My mission is ensure Dads have the tools and resources to be their absolute best.

Expect My Best,

Larry Hagner
Author, Speaker, and Founder of The Good Dad Project