Practitioners, researchers, managers, bankers, auditors, advisors and all round modelling geeks talk financial modelling, corporate finance, project finance, and business management
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THE podcast for parents with big dreams who want to create an EXTRAORDINARY lifestyle but feel stuck. Greg and Rachel Denning are parents of 7 children whom they've traveled with to 60+ countries on 5 continents -- all while homeschooling and building a multi-six-figure location independent biz. Let them show you how to finally break through what's holding you back so you can achieve your biggest dreams -- even with a family!
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The modern web is changing fast. Front-end frameworks evolve quickly, standards are emerging and old ones are fading out of favor. There are a lot of things to learn, but knowing the right thing is more critical than learning them all. Modern Web Podcast is an interview-style show where we learn about modern web development from industry experts. We’re committed to making it easy to digest lots of useful information!
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Understand what CQM Meditations are and how they help us access a new sense of self that, with work and practice help us access change in reality. Discover the healing power of Contemplative Intelligence Meditations or CQM’s as we call them for short. We have learned a lot over the last decades about the science of getting well. The more we learned and observed about healing the clearer the model became to us. We started to understand the similarities of depression to addiction and generalis ...
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Stop Sibling Fights Fast (Scripts That Actually Work)
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55:50Are you exhausted from the nonstop “That’s mine!” “Stop touching me!” “It’s not fair!” battles—and you’re wondering what to say in the moment without yelling or punishing? What if sibling fights weren’t something you “managed”… but something you could actually heal at the root—with simple scripts that build emotional strength, self-awareness, and b…
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3 Strategies to Stop Family Drama in 3 Days (Seriously)
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39:50Do you feel like the same family conflicts keep resurfacing—no matter how many times you “deal with them”? What if the problem isn’t the conflict… but the drama patterns you’re unknowingly participating in? In this episode of the Extraordinary Family Life Podcast, Greg and Rachel break down the drama triangle—a destructive cycle made up of three fa…
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Stop the 18-and-Out Myth: Why Teens Don’t Need to Leave to Launch
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35:57What if the whole idea that your teen “must move out at 18” is one of the biggest parenting myths of our generation? In this episode, Greg and Rachel challenge the cultural belief that independence = separation. They explain why forcing teens into adult life at 18 isn’t just unnecessary—it’s often harmful, developmentally inappropriate, and rooted …
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Raising Resilient Teens in a Soft, Comfortable World
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30:48Do you ever look around and think, “Why are teens today so fragile when life is easier than ever?” In this conversation, Greg and Rachel break down why so many young people are anxious, avoidant, and overwhelmed by normal life—and how to raise resilient teens who can actually handle hard things. They unpack the impact of comfort culture, overprotec…
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Pursue Your Dreams Without Sacrificing Your Family
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32:56Do you have a long list of dreams—but no idea where to start? Parents often feel torn between wanting a meaningful, adventurous life…and the realities of raising kids, managing a home, and juggling responsibilities. How do you pick the right dream to pursue first—without sacrificing your marriage, health, or family? In today’s conversation, Greg an…
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How to Hold High Standards With Teens (Without Power Struggles)
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33:27Are you trying to set teen boundaries without your child calling you “controlling” or “the worst parent ever”? If you want your teen to live by high standards—around tech, food, friends, habits, and lifestyle—you can’t just make it your standard and enforce it. It has to become their standard. In this episode of the Extraordinary Family Life Podcas…
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How to Stay Calm With Toddlers (Without Losing Yourself)
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30:22Do your evenings disappear into chaos—feeding, cleaning, and collapsing into bed exhausted? Are you wondering how to stay calm and connected while parenting toddlers who seem to need you every second? In this episode, Greg & Rachel reveal the mindset and framework behind calm parenting toddlers—how to meet your child’s needs without losing yourself…
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Joyful Kids Start with You: How to Model Real Happiness
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28:49Do your kids “catch” your stress—and you hate how quickly the mood at home drops? What if the fastest way to raise happy kids is to model authentic joy (not fake calm)—even while cleaning a messy kitchen? In this video, we unpack how parents set the emotional tone at home—and why your child has been watching you from birth to learn how to do life. …
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How to Stop Toddler Tantrums with Attachment (Without Burnout)
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33:44Are your toddler’s meltdowns leaving you “touched out” and wondering how to stay calm? What if the fastest way to end tantrums is more connection—not more limits? In this video, we break down attachment parenting for toddlers—the practical, science-aligned way to reduce tantrums, boost cooperation, and rebuild calm (in you and your child). You’ll l…
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Parenting Is a Skill: How Attachment Ends Tantrums & Rebellion
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35:31Are you using “attachment parenting” — or accidentally doing permissive parenting? In this eye-opening conversation, Greg & Rachel Denning break down what true attachment parenting is (and isn’t). They share the skills, mindsets, and tools that helped them eliminate tantrums for 16 years and prevent teen rebellion—without yelling, shaming, or rigid…
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School, Pharma, Religion: Finding the Courage to Leave Institutions That Limit You & Your Family
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56:08Do you ever feel like you’re doing “all the right things” but not seeing real results? In this episode, Greg & Rachel Denning challenge the sacred cows of school, pharma, and religion—not to burn it all down, but to help you keep what serves your family and release what doesn’t. You’ll learn how to shift from transactional box-checking to transform…
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Guiding vs. Controlling: Routines that Raise Self-Directed Kids
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35:17Are you a driven mom who wants to be present—but you’re drowning in overwhelm and “control mode”? This conversation shows you how to get crystal-clear on your family vision, build secure attachment/connection, and set firm, kind boundaries so kids become self-directed—without you turning into the “mean, controlling parent.” In this candid episode, …
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The Truth About Gentle Parenting — Why Extraordinary Parents Are Using Something Better
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1:23:56Are you tired of hearing about “gentle parenting” — but still want to raise kind, confident, and emotionally intelligent kids? In this powerful episode, Greg and Rachel Denning unpack The Truth About Gentle Parenting — what works, what backfires, and what extraordinary parents are using instead. They reveal how gentle parenting often gets misapplie…
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Why Homeschooling Alone Isn’t Enough (And What To Do Instead)
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34:58Do you want your kids to love learning—and become independent, capable adults who can handle life? Most parents want extraordinary results but stick to ordinary systems. In this video, Greg & Rachel explain why comfortable, convenient methods don’t produce extraordinary results and why true education is lighting a fire, not filling a bucket. You’ll…
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Why ‘Teens Launching = Moving Out at 18’ Is a Modern Psyop Ruining Generations
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54:40Does “launching” your teen mean kicking them out at 18? If your child only becomes capable when you separate, something’s broken. In this video, Greg & Rachel Denning expose why “move out at 18” is a modern psyop that weakens families and robs teens of real independence. You’ll learn how to build capability before 18—so your young adult is confiden…
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Results Don’t Lie: Become the Parent Your Kids Believe
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28:50Are you torn between protecting your kids’ mental health and preparing them for real-world stress? Most parents feel this tension—and many swing too far toward pressure or protection. In this video, Greg & Rachel share a better path: don’t inflict pressure—be the anchor while your kids face it. You’ll learn how to build grit through trust, identity…
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What We Gave Up to Build an Extraordinary Family Life
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31:37Are you afraid to give something up—even if you know it’s holding your family back?What if the “sacrifice” you’re resisting is the exact bridge to the life you actually want? In this powerful conversation, Greg and Rachel answer a listener’s question inspired by James Allen: “He who would attain highly must sacrifice greatly.” They share the real s…
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How to Stop Yelling and Stay Calm as a Parent
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31:54Are your kids’ fights setting off your emotions—and the whole house?Most parents try to “fix” kids’ behavior to feel better. In this video, Greg & Rachel flip the script: change your emotional state first, and your family dynamics follow. You’ll learn how to stop masking (“trying to stay calm”) and start being emotionally authentic—so you model reg…
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Stop Doing These Things If You Want Happy, Well-Adjusted Kids
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30:14Do you feel good in your own home? Does your family culture feel like a safe, joyful refuge—or more like constant conflict and stress? Most parents spend 90% of their time fixing problems instead of preventing them. But what if the secret to a thriving home is in the things you never do? In this video, Greg and Rachel Denning—parents of 7 and famil…
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Stop “Making It Work”— Build an Extraordinary Marriage
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31:42Are you settling for a “make it work” marriage when you could build an extraordinary one? Most couples drift into survival mode—roommates, not lovers—because they’ve never seen an amazing marriage modeled… and no one taught them the skills. In this episode, Greg & Rachel Denning share how to raise your marriage standard, resolve conflict fast (the …
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The Nuclear Family is NOT Normal or Healthy!! Here’s What the Future Looks Like for Extraordinary Families
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36:56Is the “nuclear family” actually traditional—or even healthy—for your kids and marriage? In this conversation, Greg & Rachel challenge a BIG cultural myth: the nuclear family (mom + dad + kids, all on their own) isn’t historically normal—and it’s often unhealthy and lonely in today’s hyper-digital world. Instead, they unpack what families did for m…
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Freedom Within Boundaries: A Parent’s Guide to Raising Independent Children
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31:23Do you feel like parenting is one constant power struggle? The truth is, your kids don’t need more control—they need more independence. In this episode, Greg and Rachel Denning share their proven “fortress framework” for raising confident kids: strong family boundaries on the outside, with freedom to choose inside. This approach gives children the …
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Help! I’m Doing ‘All the Things’; Why Am I Not Creating My Extraordinary Family Life?
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1:18:58Are you exhausted from trying to do all the right things—but still feel like your family life isn’t extraordinary? You’re not alone. Many parents work tirelessly to manage schedules, teach principles, read parenting books, pray, practice gratitude, and still feel burnt out, disconnected, and frustrated. In this episode, Greg and Rachel Denning unpa…
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Overcoming Your Fears: What It Really Takes to Live Your Dream Life
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32:53Do you ever feel so overwhelmed by a big goal that you back away and settle for “safe”? Here’s the truth: in order to succeed, you have to fail more. And you’ll have problems either way—so why not live an awesome life? In this episode, Rachel & Greg break down the mindset and method they’ve used for 23+ years to make bold decisions, face fear, and …
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The Comfort Crisis: Why Today’s Teens Are Soft, Squishy and Unprepared to Launch
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55:52Why are so many teens today collapsing under ordinary challenges? Things seem hard because we are soft. After decades of comfort, convenience, and ease, too many kids haven’t been forged by healthy discomfort—so everyday life feels overwhelming. In this episode, Greg and Rachel Denning reveal why today’s teens are unprepared to launch—and how paren…
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Why Being “Content” Is Secretly Keeping You (and Your Family) Stuck
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33:53Do you ever tell yourself you’re just being “content” or “grateful”—when in reality you’re actually settling for less than the life you truly want? In this powerful episode, Greg & Rachel Denning pull back the curtain on how false contentment quietly keeps parents stuck in unhappy routines—and why so many families end up living what they call an un…
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From Stuck to Strong: Help Your Spouse Want to Change
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35:56Do you feel like your spouse won’t change—no matter what you try?Have you been tolerating non-improvement and calling it “keeping the peace”? In this episode, Greg & Rachel Denning share a practical blueprint for creating real change in marriage—without nagging, power struggles, or giving ultimatums. You’ll learn how to earn influence (instead of d…
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How to Prevent Teenage Rebellion (Without Yelling or Control)
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32:26Are you worried about your kids rebelling as teenagers? Do you ever wonder if your parenting style today is planting the seeds of future rebellion—or resilience? In this episode, Greg and Rachel Denning tackle the controversial connection between “restaurant parenting” and teenage rebellion. They share why forcing your children to “behave perfectly…
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Protect Your Teens from Porn (Without Shame): What Every Parent MUST Know
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1:03:41Are you worried about how porn might be impacting your teen—or afraid to even bring up the conversation? Studies show that up to 90% of boys and young men are consuming porn, often starting as young as eight years old. And the truth is, it’s not harmless. Porn rewires the brain, damages real-life relationships, distorts healthy sexuality, and fuels…
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Stop Ignoring the Signs: Helping Teens Overcome Anxiety & Depression with Habits
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36:07Is your teen struggling with anxiety, depression, or just staying motivated to get out of bed in the morning?Do you sometimes feel helpless watching them drift, while wishing you could guide them without controlling them? In this heartfelt conversation, we dive deep into the real reasons teens check out emotionally and mentally—and what you can do …
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So Many Dreams, So Little Time: A Parent’s Guide to Choosing Which Goals Matter Most Right Now
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1:00:51Do you ever feel like you have a "million dreams and not enough time" to chase them all? As a parent, the challenge is even greater—you want financial freedom, family adventures, strong relationships, better health, and so much more. But where do you even start? In this episode, Greg and Rachel Denning share their 5-step process for choosing which …
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Why Habits Matter More Than Grades for Your Teen’s Lifelong Success
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32:15Are your teen’s habits building the future they want — or holding them back?Most parents focus on grades, test scores, and academic achievements, but the truth is… habits determine everything. From sleep to self-talk, from what we eat to how we think, our daily habits are literally the building blocks of our lives. In this episode, we share the fou…
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The Secret to Getting Your Teen to Do Chores Without Nagging
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31:11Are you tired of repeating yourself over and over, just to get your teen to do the simplest chores?Does it feel like every request turns into a negotiation—or worse, an argument? In this episode, we’re revealing exactly how to get your teen to take responsibility for chores—without nagging, yelling, or bribing. As parents of seven, we’ve tested cou…
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Want a Teen Who Listens? Build Relationship First
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33:43Are you tired of parenting by force, only to watch results fade?Did you know that long-term influence usually starts with emotional deposits—not immediate obedience? In this episode, Greg and Rachel Denning sit down with friends to unpack the parenting strategy that transformed their home: choosing strategic empathy, trust-building, and persuasion …
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Raising Teens Who Choose Real Life Over Screens
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36:44Are you frustrated watching your teen scroll endlessly… while the real world slips away? In this episode, we tackle the tension parents feel when teen phones take over life, relationships, and mental health and how to reclaim connection when technology feels endless. We unpack the essential shift from limiting screen time to cultivating habits that…
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Why We Refuse to Let Our Kids Trade Time for Money - The REAL Skills Your Teens Need
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30:20Are you pushing your kids to get a job because you think it will teach them hard work and responsibility? You might want to rethink that strategy. In this game-changing episode, we challenge the traditional mindset that getting a job is the best way to teach kids responsibility or financial sense. Instead, we lay out a powerful case for raising chi…
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Strategies to Help Your Teen Launch Into Adulthood
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31:42Are you noticing your teen struggling to move forward—still living at home, lacking motivation, or avoiding responsibility? Did you know failure to launch syndrome is becoming a silent epidemic, with many young adults unable to transition into independent, thriving adults? In this episode, Rachel and Greg unpack what failure to launch looks like, w…
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What Every Parent MUST Know to Stop Discipline Battles for Good
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33:39Are you frustrated by constant discipline battles with your kids? Do you feel like no matter what you try, the misbehavior just won’t stop? What if the key to ending discipline problems isn’t about punishments or timeouts — but about becoming a truly effective parent and mentor? In this episode, Greg and Rachel Denning reveal why most parenting str…
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Help!! My Teen Feels “Controlled” and “Different”! How to Hold Standards Without Resentment or Rebellion
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1:04:55Does your teen complain that they feel “controlled,” “left out,” or “different” from their friends because of your family’s standards? Are you worried that your rules might push them into rebellion—or cause them to resent you? In this candid conversation, we break down exactly how to hold high standards without creating resentment, rebellion, or em…
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How to Raise Kids Who Actually WANT to Make Good Decisions
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36:57Are you constantly battling with your child over decisions—like what they wear, eat, or how they spend their time? Do you worry they’ll make bad choices if you give them too much freedom? In this candid conversation, we break down the art and science of teaching kids how to make their own decisions—while still keeping them safe, supported, and conn…
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Raising Spiritually Resilient Kids in a Chaotic & Confused World
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47:01Are you worried you’re “not spiritual enough” to lead your kids in faith? Do you wonder if you’ve messed up too much to guide them in hearing God’s voice? The truth is—you don’t have to be perfect to raise spiritually confident kids. In this interview episode with Jen from Java With Jen, we have a candid conversation about hearing God's voice as a …
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How to Create the Life You Really Want for Your Family
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30:16Are you living life on your terms—or just checking the boxes of what you're “supposed” to do? Do you feel like you’re sacrificing your family life balance just to keep up with society’s expectations? In this episode, we unpack the bold decisions we made to opt out of the “normal” path—traditional jobs, mainstream schooling, and cultural pressure—an…
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4 Brutally Honest Reasons Your Husband Doesn’t Want Sex
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1:07:53Is your husband avoiding intimacy... and you don't know why? In this raw and unfiltered conversation, we unpack four brutally honest reasons your husband may not want sex — and what it means for your marriage. Many wives silently wonder: "Why doesn't my husband want me anymore?" Whether you're emotionally connected (or not) but sexually distant, it…
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6 Things You MUST Do to Raise Responsible, Respectful Teens
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28:55Do you feel like you're losing connection with your teen—or worse, already have? You're not alone… but it doesn't have to be that way. In this powerful and honest episode, we share 6 strategic parenting techniques that have helped us raise mature, respectful, and emotionally healthy teens—without control, punishment, or endless conflict. If you're …
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Science Shows: Your Kids Are NOT Adults at 18!!! How to Parent and Prepare ‘Emerging Adults ages 18-25'
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1:01:00Are you wondering why your 18-year-old still acts like a teenager? Science confirms it—they’re not fully adults yet. So how do you parent emerging adults ages 18–25 with wisdom, influence, and connection? In this powerful episode, we share the essential mindset and parenting strategies you need to guide your teens and young adults through their mos…
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7-Strategies for Finding Daily Happiness and Meaning in Family Life
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31:09Do you ever wonder why you're not happy, even when life looks good on the outside? You’re raising kids, checking off your to-do list, maybe even living in your dream house—but something still feels… off. Like you’re just going through the motions. If that’s you, this episode is exactly what you need. In this honest and actionable conversation, we s…
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#318 How to Have More Joy in Family Life—Even During the Hard and Messy Moments
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1:02:02Are you constantly feeling overwhelmed, irritated, or like you’re just going through the motions of family life? Do you wish you could feel more joy, peace, and connection—but don’t know how to actually get there in the midst of chores, tantrums, and to-do lists? In this episode, we share how to actually enjoy family life—even when it’s hard, borin…
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#317 How Sexual Frustration (or Porn) are Causing Dad’s to Be Grumpy & Disconnected
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40:40Are the men in your home grumpy, disconnected, or hard to reach emotionally? Do you ever feel like there's a quiet tension simmering under the surface of your marriage? In this raw and honest conversation, we dive into how unmet sexual needs (and/or porn usage) —and a lack of emotional and physical connection—are contributing to frustration, moodin…
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#316 How to Step Out of the Family Drama Triangle in 3 Simple Steps
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1:22:55Are you tired of feeling stuck in the same frustrating patterns of family conflict? Do small arguments keep escalating, leaving you drained, defeated, or disconnected? In this empowering episode, we break down exactly how to step out of the Family Drama Triangle—the toxic cycle of victim, villain, and rescuer that silently sabotages your parenting,…
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#315 Can’t Get Your Kids to Stop Fighting? Try These 10 Scripts to Create Peace
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2:01:41Are you struggling with how to handle conflicts and tough behavior with your kids? Do consequences often feel harsh or ineffective, leaving your family stressed instead of connected? In this episode, we dive deep into using natural consequences as a powerful tool for conflict resolution in your family. Instead of punishments or power struggles, dis…
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