Loneliness isn't something we usually associate with successful people. When the career ends, where do purpose, connection, and belonging come from next?

My guest today is Carl Nassar. He's an engineer, teacher, businessman, and eventually, psychotherapist. After achieving everything his parents had hoped for, Carl realized the one thing he was still searching for was a sense of belonging.

So he walked away from a tenured professorship, started over, and spent the next twenty-five years helping people find their way back to each other.

In this episode, we covered:

• Why Carl walked away from a tenured professorship to start over
  
  
• The childhood lesson that fueled his drive to achieve
  
  
• What thousands of therapy sessions taught him about loneliness
  
  
• Why consumer culture promises belonging but rarely delivers it
  
  
• How becoming a "lingerer" can lead to deeper relationships
  
  
• Practical ways to build community in the next chapter of life

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Website: https://carlnassar.com

Larry Hagner was nine months old when his father left. For years, he searched for answers about the man he barely knew and the impact that absence had on his life.

Today, Larry is the founder of The Dad Edge podcast, where he has spent more than a decade helping men become better husbands, fathers, and leaders.

In this episode, Larry shares his story, from growing up without a father to raising four sons of his own. We discuss fatherhood, generational patterns, personal responsibility, and what it takes to be the father you didn't have.

In this episode, we covered:

• How Larry's experiences growing up influenced the father he became
  
  
• Why repairing mistakes quickly is a critical parenting skill
  
  
• The messages our parents pass down (and how to decide which ones to keep)
  
  
• How to start breaking unhealthy generational patterns
  
  
• What Larry has learned from raising four sons
  
  
• Why good intentions are not enough and what to do instead

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Resources

Podcast: The Dad Edge Podcast

Website: The Dad Edge

What if the goal isn't just to live longer, but to remain capable of doing the things you love for as long as possible?

After decades as a physician, surgeon, and medical innovator, Dr. Arnon Krongrad believes we've been asking the wrong question. Rather than chasing longevity, he's focused on something he calls "functional supremacy."

Today, Arnon challenges conventional thinking about health and aging. You'll hear why he believes physical, cognitive, and emotional function may matter far more than simply adding years to our lives.

We discuss:

• How to prepare for a life you still want to be living decades from now
  
  
• Why the best health goal may have nothing to do with a number on a chart
  
  
• The challenge of staying physically, mentally, and emotionally sharp as we age
  
  
• What becomes possible when you stop measuring success by lifespan alone
  
  
• How to build a future worth staying healthy for

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