Best Greg Amp Rachel Denning Podcasts (2024)

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#260 How to Know What Science to Believe About What's Healthy & What's Not?? 1:20:03

2h ago1:20:03

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I received this excellent question in my Instagram DM "How do you decide which scientific research to listen to? Particularly when it comes to health-related topics like what is healthy to eat and what is not? It seems there is a pretty consistent message in science and research to avoid highly processed foods and sugar. But on the finer points wit…

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#259 How to Motivate Your Teenager to WILLINGLY Help Out & Take Responsibility 1:14:37

5d ago1:14:37

1:14:37

This week's topic came from Rachel's recent experiences with their 13-year-old son who has been very motivated to help out around the house lately (because of very specific strategies, which she shares in this episode). AND she also received this question from her Family Systems & Charts community. "Hello there. I just started your chart system and…

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#258 How to Prevent & Manage Overwhelm as a Parent of Young (or Old) Kids, While Pursuing BIG Dreams & Goals 54:14

13d ago54:14

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"Thanks for this episode. I wanted to get in touch to ask if you could share any advice for when your kids were younger and babies? I run a food business and recently had my first baby. I am struggling to manage the disparity between my big ambitions for my life and my reality. I want to be more capable... I want to take my business to the next lev…

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#257 Practicalities of Travel as a Family, Budget Saving Tips, + How to Worldschool (No Matter Your Schooling Choice) 1:06:10

20d ago1:06:10

1:06:10

"I'm writing to tell you both what an inspiration you've been to me over the last year! I've listened to almost all your podcasts and am working my way through the family systems and charts course. All your information is clear and practical, and it's made a huge difference in my level of overwhelm and what our family has been able to accomplish.My…

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#256 How to Become More CAPABLE So You Can Do The Work to Achieve Your Extraordinary Life, Marriage & Family 47:49

28d ago47:49

47:49

As a follow-up question to a recent episode about helping your spouse 'show up' or invest in your extraordinary life, we were asked: "I love listening to your podcast. I'm a stay-at-home mom of four and I homeschool. I really wish I could live a little more extraordinarily as your family does, but alas, I have a spouse (who I of course love!) that …

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#255 Stop Calling it 'ADHD' -- It's NOT a Disorder, It's Normal 1:00:08

1M ago1:00:08

1:00:08

This much-needed episode addresses something we've been concerned about, thinking about, and researching for years regarding ADHD/ADD in adults and children. Based on our own experience (having at least 3 kids with ADHD, and at least one of us -- Greg 😁) and experience gained by working with thousands of clients -- plus the added perspective of tra…

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#254 What to Do When Your Spouse is Not 'Showing Up' or Investing in Your Extraordinary Marriage/Life 59:35

1M ago59:35

59:35

In this episode, Greg and Rachel Denning answer this question: "Wondering if you have advice for someone who has been trying to pour everything into life/marriage to make it extraordinary but the spouse is not showing up and 'being the man' as Greg has defined. If they try, they relapse or it seems like the bare minimum is done. It has been years o…

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#253 Sex IS a NEED for an Extraordinary Marriage 1:30:04

2M ago1:30:04

1:30:04

On Instagram, I saw a reel that stated "Myth: Sex is a need. Fact: Sex is a desire, not a need." "All of us can live without sex; we cannot live without water, food, or belonging." I had to disagree and responded: "It depends on how you define 'need'. For survival, no. For connection, bonding, and love -- yes, it's a need. Can you imagine if you're…

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#252 "No Job for Our Teens" How We Teach a Wealth & Entrepreneur Mindset 1:34:47

2M ago1:34:47

1:34:47

A member of my 28-Day Challenge coaching program asked: "I'm curious: what do your kids do for work or how do they learn work ethic? Our oldest is almost 16 and starting a job this summer which is flexible (thank goodness) but as much as she and our family go places we are trying to make sure we're home for part of the summer so she can get hours a…

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#251 Managing (& Modeling) Screen Time Usage & Addiction in Kids & Adults 1:00:02

2M ago1:00:02

1:00:02

"I wanted to know what you guys think about screen time... I stopped letting my son (6) watch but then we reintroduced it as my husband said that if it’s in a foreign language it can be beneficial exposure to the language... We limited it to an hour, but I feel like it is too stimulating and it affects his behaviour. It feels like that is all he ca…

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#250 Wokeism is a Cult that is Destroying Society 1:00:11

2M ago1:00:11

1:00:11

It wasn't too long ago that I would have been hesitant to make such a bold statement -- that wokesim is a dangerous cult. That's because I have many beliefs that are in line with the underlying viewpoints, such as open-mindedness, acceptance, and tolerance. But after lots of study, research, and observation over the past year or two, and, being pre…

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#249 Here's Why You & Your Spouse Disagree (Understanding the Values Hierarchy) PLUS Tips to Motivate Teens 1:16:55

2M ago1:16:55

1:16:55

In this unique episode, I'm sharing a coaching session from my ⁠28-Day Challenge⁠ because Greg is currently trekking to the top of Mt. Kilimanjaro with four of our teens and a group of 18 other people. In this coaching session (recorded live) we answer questions from members of the group such as: my husband says he feels I don't respect him because…

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#248 Can I Expect MORE from my Kids Even if my Spouse Isn't Setting an Example? 1:16:20

3M ago1:16:20

1:16:20

"I am wondering if I can expect more from my kids than I expect from husband? He has ADHD so he "gets distracted" easily and spends hours a day looking at news stories with his phone. Can I expect my teens to go on a phone diet [aka device fast] even though my husband is a poor role model? My husband hates nagging, I realized early in our marriage,…

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#247 What to do When You're Both INSPIRED & DEPRESSED by Listening to Our Podcast 1:00:40

4M ago1:00:40

1:00:40

If you're like me, then there's probably been a time when you've felt like this: "...you're convincing me [to change my life]! And I know I have some development to do, but I start to feel so much lack sometimes when I listen to your episodes! 😉 Like there is so much to do and change that it seems it will take too long and we are starting so late..…

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#246 Why 'Every' Family* Should Homeschool Their Kids if They Want EXTRAORDINARY Outcomes 1:36:55

4M ago1:36:55

1:36:55

First, let us start by explaining what we're NOT saying in this episode. EVERY family should not homeschool. But *most* families should (we explain what that means). And NO, homeschooling does not automatically guarantee certain outcomes. There will still be TONS of work and intentional effort involved to produce the desired results. However, if yo…

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#245 Face & OVERCOME the (Inevitable) Obstacles to Your Family's Goals & Dreams! 59:55

4M ago59:55

59:55

As we begin the New Year and pursuing new goals, this timely episode shares a real-life *happening now* obstacle to pursuing our dream (to buy a chateau in France) -- getting stuck and stranded in Casablanca, Morocco. We walk through WHY obstacles and roadblocks to your dreams happen, what to do about them, how to handle them in-the-moment, and mos…

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#244 Make NEXT Year Your Best Yet! How to Turn Your Family Dreams into Reality 1:06:47

5M ago1:06:47

1:06:47

As we record this we're sitting in an Airbnb in Tangier, Morocco, living yet *another* of our family's dreams -- to road trip from Portugal to Morocco. Before this trip is over we'll travel from our home base in Portugal to the Sahara Desert in Morocco, having visited Ronda, Grenada, and Cordoba, in Spain, and Tangier, Chefchouen (the Blue City), F…

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#243 Why You Don't Enjoy Parenthood As Much As You'd Hoped You Would 1:08:09

5M ago1:08:09

1:08:09

Before we had kids, we all had idealized visions of what we *thought* it would be like. For me, it included images of perfectly dressed and pressed children with clean faces sitting on a picnic blanket in the sunshine, enjoying a perfectly mannered meal together. But once we become a parent, we soon realize that those ideals are a far cry from real…

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#242 HOW to (Enjoy) Spending More Time with Your Spouse & Kids 1:00:23

5M ago1:00:23

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"What would I actually do if I spent more time with my wife and kids? What does that look like?" "I went on a getaway with my husband and I was bored. I couldn't wait to get back to the kids." "I've been going on more dates with my husband (because of the 28-Day Challenge) but we're not enjoying them. He doesn't like to do what I do, and I don't li…

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#241 Stop Controlling Your Kids & Instead Gain Their Love, Respect & Admiration 40:48

6M ago40:48

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Do you want to develop a parenting style and family culture that nurtures instilling values through individual autonomy INSTEAD of through parental control? Parents face many challenges -- and the temptation to control their children -- when they are overly attached to specific outcomes for their family. Greg and Rachel emphasize the importance of …

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#240 Dealing with Picky Eaters & Empowering a Lifetime of Healthy Food Choices 57:14

6M ago57:14

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Are your kids picky eaters? Are you concerned about their short and long-term health because of a lack of nutrition? Then listen to this episode where we discuss the importance -- and strategies -- for instilling good dietary habits in children and overcoming pickiness. To begin, Greg and Rachel shed light on the significance of food choices and th…

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#239 Stop Punishing. Learn How to (Effectively) Discipline Your Kids 1:31:03

6M ago1:31:03

1:31:03

Would you love to know how to EFFECTIVELY & correctily discipline your kids? (There is a wrong and right way.) Would you like to be able to discipline without the drama, yelling, punishing, or nagging, AND do it in a way that strengthens your relationship with your child in the short and long term? Sound too good to be true? Trust us, it's actually…

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#238 Israel/Palestine, Ukraine, W.H.O., 'The Great Reset', Tolerance, Murdered Activists, and Other Craziness! 🤪 1:08:45

7M ago1:08:45

1:08:45

We cover a LOT of things in this episode as we discuss, examine, and analyze things that have been on our minds during the last week and as we ask each other WHAT'S GOING ON IN THE WORLD?? We're not talking about conspiracy theories... but actual conspiracies. Stay with us here... these aren't crazy ideas that we've come up with from our imaginatio…

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#237 The Stability of Your Family Life DEPENDS on the Stability of Your Marriage 1:00:03

7M ago1:00:03

1:00:03

In this series about raising well-adjusted kids and better family stability, we're now diving into the 2nd level of the Extraordinary Family Life Pyramid -- Marriage! YOU are the foundation of your family life, followed by your MARRIAGE. Without strong INDIVIDUAL mental, emotional, spiritual, social, physical, and financial health you don't have th…

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#236 Creating Stability: Become a Better Problem Solver to Become a Better Parent 1:00:26

7M ago1:00:26

1:00:26

If you've been a parent long you know that parenting often feels like a series of problems to solve. This is accurate. So it only makes sense that if you become a better problem-solver, you will become a better parent. Continuing on the theme from the last episode about how to create family stability, we explain HOW to improve your problem-solving …

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#235 Creating a Family Culture of Stability, Safety, Trust, & Well-Adjusted Family Members 1:25:10

8M ago1:25:10

1:25:10

"My kids are having a hard time adjusting to _______ (moving, traveling, homeschooling, divorce, death, etc). How can I help them?" We've received a question like this dozens of times over the years. Parents the world over wonder how they can create family stability, safety, and healing -- especially in today's mixed-up crazy world. Some claim stab…

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#234 College, Drug Lords, Billboards & Totalitarianism in America 1:00:29

8M ago1:00:29

1:00:29

After nine months of traveling outside of the USA (to 17+ countries from Tromsø to Cairo), we return to take care of some things that will help us make a permanent transition to our home base in Portugal... But as usual, there are things that STAND OUT to us as we visit this country after an extended absence. In this episode, we share what those th…

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#233 The Impending Unraveling (and Collapse?) of Society -- How to Protect Your Family 1:30:19

9M ago1:30:19

1:30:19

In this episode, we philosophize (are you surprised?) about observations we've been making for the past decade or more as we've read, studied, and traveled to 50+ countries. It's kind of like putting together a puzzle. You take one piece after another and see where they fit and little by little a picture begins to emerge. In this case, the picture …

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#232 PROTECT Your Kids NOW from Traffickers & Sexual Abusers 1:00:11

9M ago1:00:11

1:00:11

In this very important episode, Greg and I discuss first-hand knowledge we have about the growing industry of human trafficking. We also talk about sexual abuse, how it happens, and how to protect your kids. If you think it doesn't happen in your neighborhood, church, or community -- think again! It is a REAL threat and it is EVERYWHERE. It's happe…

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#231 Stop Lying to Your Kids — Speak ONLY Truth to Gain More Influence 1:00:11

9M ago1:00:11

1:00:11

We've never told any of our 7 children there is a Santa Clause or a Tooth Fairy. That's because we always wanted to be seen as people our children can believe and trust -- NO MATTER WHAT -- especially when it comes to discerning truth in the world and discovering what is real and what is not.And while it's not just about Santa Clause, this approach…

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#230 How to Handle the Stress & Pressure of Family Life and to Move Into Higher Level Emotions 59:35

10M ago59:35

59:35

I (Rachel) cried today. It was because of the stress and pressure and overwhelm of 'all the things' I have to get done by a looming deadline, and it was sparked by the small irritations of family life. So Greg and I do what we usually do in a situation like this -- we sat down and psychoanalyzed WHY I was crying so we could process the 'emotional s…

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#229 How to Plan BIG Adventures for Your Family (+ Budget & Costs) 1:17:33

10M ago1:17:33

1:17:33

After posting reels on Instagram about our most recent 6-month trip to 17 countries in Europe, Asia, and Africa, I've had many people ask: "How do you even BEGIN planning a trip like that?" "What was your budget for this experience?" "How do you afford it?" In this episode, we walk through our process for dreaming, envisioning, and then executing B…

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#228 How to Help Your Kids LOVE 'Reading' (aka Stories, Learning, & Growing) 1:00:08

11M ago1:00:08

1:00:08

"Do you have a podcast episode or advice somewhere where you talk about how you instilled a love of reading in your children? As parents love reading and have read a lot to our children when they were young. Sometimes we still do now, but no matter which book we suggest, they hate reading, and it breaks my heart." In this episode, we answer this qu…

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#227 Babe, I Want to Be Able to Talk to You About ANYTHING -- Let's Listen & Discuss This 1:12:49

11M ago1:12:49

1:12:49

In Greg's work as a coach, he often hears something like this: "Yes I agree, but how do I talk to my spouse about that???" Sometimes we're shocked that a spouse feels like they can't bring up a topic with their 'better half' -- even if it is a sensitive one. But then we remember that we used to be there too. And in this episode, we share a personal…

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#226 Please Don't Be Offended That I Shared This Episode With You -- Here's Why YOU (and I) Need a Coach 59:31

11M ago59:31

59:31

Greg received an email from a friend who said, "My son needs a life coach :)" His response was, "EVERYONE needs a life coach." The stigma is that only people with problems or those who 'can't figure it out' need a life coach. But the truth is, if you want to have a truly EXTRAORDINARY life, you NEED a coach. You understand this when it comes to lea…

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#225 How to Help Your (Public or Homeschool) Kids Get a World-Class Education 1:25:47

12M ago1:25:47

1:25:47

No matter if you homeschool or send your kids to public or private school, YOU are responsible for the outcomes of their education. The first step is for YOU to define what EDUCATION means to you. Is it academic learning? Grades, tests, and ACT scores? Getting into the 'best' colleges. Or is it MORE than that? Does it include their mental, emotiona…

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#224 How (& WHY) to Have Sex 3-6 Times a Week EVEN with Kids, Businesses, Homeschool, Jobs, Activities, and More 1:19:42

12M ago1:19:42

1:19:42

This episode would not be complete without listening to these episodes as well: What Wives Need to Know About Their Husband's Sex Drives And What Men Need to Know About Themselves Sex-quel Follow-Up Episode with Rachel Denning ⁠Husbands, How to ACTUALLY Listen to Your Wives (And Why She Needs It)⁠ Masturbation & Cheap Sexual Acts are a Poor Substit…

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#223 How to Prevent 80% of Problems & Find Lasting Solutions When Challenges Do Arise 56:10

12M ago56:10

56:10

Do you feel stuck? Or like you're constantly dealing with the same problems -- in your marriage, with your kids, or your finances? Does it feel like you can never 'afford it' -- no matter what it is? Or that you keep having the same health issues crop up? Do you feel like "life sucks and then you die"? Did you realize that you can PREVENT most of t…

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#222 How Sugar Contributes to Disease & How to Give it Up FOR GOOD 56:23

1y ago56:23

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As part of the 28-Day Challenge we ask participants to choose one food to give up. Some choose sugar. But it’s not always easy to give it up. As one mom said: “…the sweet tooth got the best of me. I don’t drink soda and haven’t had a donut in two years; those our out. I don’t eat things with corn syrup, and I mostly use olive and coconut oils. But …

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#221 Specific Strategies & Tools to Make Your Marriage Good, Better, Great & EXTRAORDINARY 1:26:24

1y ago1:26:24

1:26:24

At work, home, family life, and marriage, it’s easy to blame the circumstances of life or to say ‘That’s just the way things are’… But the reality is that we’re often participating in, perpetuating, or creating our own chaos in marriage and family life — but that means we also have the power to prevent it with intentional planning and preparation. …

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#220 "My Kids Are Fighting So Much!" How to Put and End to Fighting -- For Good 1:42:11

1y ago1:42:11

1:42:11

"I'm feeling sooooo burnt out of motherhood... My kids are fighting so much. Last week we did a 'no fighting' challenge for 7 days. They did pretty well and each got a prize. This week has been a total dumpster fire. I keep circling back to me. Making sure I am good, but I'm just not. I feel so drained at the end of my day after so much fighting. A…

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#219 How to Get Your Kids to Do _________ (Homework, Chores, the 'Right' Thing) WITHOUT the Battle 1:00:05

1y ago1:00:05

1:00:05

We received a great question from a mom which we answer in today’s episode. Just a reminder — we love receiving questions. Feel free to ask us anything by visiting podcast.extraordinaryfamilylife.com where you can leave us a voice or text message. This mom asked: “I have a 13-year-old daughter. She gets homework from coop & every week it’s a battle…

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#218 Body Shaming? How to LOVE Your Body AND Want to Get in Your Best Shape 1:28:46

1y ago1:28:46

1:28:46

This topic is one that can be sensitive so we want to handle it appropriately. As usual, the subject came up because of an activity in Greg’s online class for teens — Habits for a Successful Life — and a resulting email from a mom. (We love getting emails). The students were asked to take a self-assessment of multiple areas of their life — mental, …

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#217 To Control Guns or Not to Control Guns? -- This is NOT the (Right) Question 58:34

1y ago58:34

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In our podcast episodes, we like to answer questions we’re asked or to discuss topics that impact — or fire — us up. Lately, we’ve been discussing together the most recent school shooting in the United States (and the resulting usual public discussion about the need for gun control). As American citizens, we also have a unique viewpoint because of …

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#216 Why Encouraging Your Kids to 'Talk Back' Develops Critical Thinking & Decision Making Skills 55:39

1y ago55:39

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In this episode, it seems as though we start talking about one subject and end with another. Yet, they are connected. We begin discussing how to deal with children who are ‘high spirited’ with minds of their own (which can sometimes be aggravating or embarrassing) and who grow up feeling ‘not good enough’ or as though there’s something wrong with t…

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#215 A Message to Husbands: How to Actually Listen to Your Wife 1:23:31

1y ago1:23:31

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In our work with couples and clients, we often come across marriages that are struggling. One of the MANY reasons this happens (or at least continues as an issue) is because of the husband’s inability or lack of skill in listening to his wife effectively in a way that she needs him to. Just as women need to understand a man’s need and desire for se…

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#214 Where We've Been and How We've Made it Extra Special -- Celebrating 22 Years of Marriage 1:00:15

1y ago1:00:15

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Every year on our birthdays and anniversaries we love to reminisce and ask ourselves, "Where were we celebrating last year? I wonder where we'll be next year?" Last year we celebrated in Portugal while we were scouting out the country to see if it could be a place we wanted to make a permanent home base. (We did a podcast episode about it because i…

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#213 What to Eat Part 2 -- Snacks, Recipes, Rules, & When to Break Them 59:34

1y ago59:34

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After episode #211 about What to Eat we received a lot of follow-up questions (thank you!) and were asked to do a follow up episode to clarify some things, such as: What if I'm lactose intolerant? What do you recommend to replace grass-fed milk? What about food storage? I store a lot of grains and legumes. What's the best way to eat them. Where do …

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#212 True Balance Looks Like Yin & Yang and Walking 'The Labyrinth' 29:46

1y ago29:46

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Thanks for all of the questions! They help us to have relevant conversations in these podcast episodes. If you have a question about anything in life or family, send them to support@extraordinaryfamilylife.com This week’s question is related to full-time family travel vs. home base travel but the answer is relevant for all of us — it’s principle-ba…

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#211 What to Eat & How -- What's ACTUALLY Healthy? Our Food Journey 1:19:17

1y ago1:19:17

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In many of our episodes, we often reference food and its connection to behavior and emotion. So it’s not surprising that we received this request: “I would LOVE to hear an episode on food! YES it is confusing and hard to navigate! We've already made some good changes, but I'd love to hear your specific thoughts about how you implement this both at …

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