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The Extraordinary Family Life Podcast Episodes

Nov. 20, 2024

#287 How to Help Manage Device/Phone Use for Older Teens & Young Adults

In today's digital age, managing tech boundaries with older teens and young adults can be a delicate balancing act. On this episode of The Extraordinary Family Life Podcast , Rachel and Greg Denning dive deep into strategies…
Nov. 13, 2024

#286 Attain Highly, Sacrifice Greatly: Here’s What We’ve Sacrificed to Create an Extraordinary Family Life

Are you willing to sacrifice greatly in order to attain highly and achieve your biggest goals? We received this great question from one of our viewers: “ “He who would accomplish little must sacrifice little; he who would ac…
Nov. 6, 2024

#285 Proactive Parenting: How to Raise Kids Who Grow Into Amazing, Responsible Teens You Want to Be With (& Who Want to Be With You)

In this episode of the Extraordinary Family Life podcast, hosts Greg and Rachel Denning share powerful insights on Proactive Parenting , revealing how to raise kids who develop into responsible, confident teens—teens you not…
Guest: Brian and Sam
Oct. 30, 2024

#284 Building Family Culture and Emotional Intelligence

Are you struggling with building family culture? Emotional intelligence plays a crucial role in fostering a healthy environment where everyone thrives. This episode of The Extraordinary Family Life Podcast is a recorded live…
Oct. 23, 2024

#283 When and Why to Consider Divorce

Welcome to the Extraordinary Family Life podcast! In this compelling episode, hosts Greg and Rachel Denning address a heartfelt listener question that strikes at the core of personal development and the complexities surround…
Oct. 16, 2024

#282 The Power of Judgment in a Fragile Society: Raising Resilient Children in a 'Sensitive' World

In this episode, Greg and Rachel Denning delve into the pervasive issue of entitlement in families and society , exploring how it shapes behavior and undermines resilience. They emphasize the importance of free speech as a t…
Oct. 9, 2024

#281 Facing Your Fear and Moving Through It: The Path to an Extraordinary Life

In this empowering episode of the Extraordinary Family Life podcast, hosts Greg and Rachel Denning explore the essential theme of facing your fear in the pursuit of an extraordinary life. Through heartfelt personal stories a…
Oct. 2, 2024

#280 Here's WHY You Don't ALREADY Have the Truly Fulfilling Family Life You Want

In this inspiring episode, hosts Greg and Rachel Denning delve into the philosophy of 'escaping the unhappy dream of our life' and creating a truly fulfilling life instead . They discuss why so many people are 'content' with…
Sept. 25, 2024

#279 Easily Overcome 'Obligation Eating' (Even During the Holidays) for the 'Best Health' of your Life BEFORE New Years!

Join hosts Greg and Rachel Denning in this enlightening episode, where they delve into the vital themes of healthy eating and overall health self-improvement amidst today’s societal challenges of unhealthy processed food opt…
Sept. 18, 2024

#278 An ‘Odyssey’ of Obstacles WILL Arise When Pursuing Big Goals -- Here’s How to Handle Them

In this episode of the Extraordinary Family Life podcast, Greg and Rachel Denning share a real-life experience happening to them now to illustrate the journey of pursuing goals which is often filled with unexpected twists an…
Sept. 11, 2024

#277 Killing Sacred Cows: Why So Many People Are Leaving the Church

Welcome to this episode, where hosts Greg and Rachel Denning dive into a crucial and timely discussion: Why are so many people leaving the church? They tackle the often-taboo topic of questioning religious beliefs and practi…
Sept. 4, 2024

#276 Making Sense of Current Trends & Events - A Humble Conversation to Understand the World Today

In this compelling episode, hosts Greg and Rachel Denning dive deep into making sense of current events and the societal trends that are causing increasing concern for many parents. They explore the chilling effects of speak…
Aug. 28, 2024

#275 How to Change Your Life -- Finding the First Step to Making Changes That LAST

Feeling lost and overwhelmed by all the advice and strategies out there about how to change your life? In this thought-provoking episode, hosts Rachel and Greg Denning—successful business owners, avid world travelers, and pa…
Aug. 21, 2024

#274 Being a Good Person Does NOT Make You a Good Parent: It’s a VERY Specific Skill You MUST Learn

In this compelling episode, Greg and Rachel Denning reveal a crucial insight: being a good person does not automatically make you a good parent. They argue that effective parenting requires a specific set of skills that can …
Aug. 14, 2024

#273 I’m Tired of Being a Roommate ‘Without Benefits’ with My Wife! (aka Why Women Don’t Want Sex)

In this follow-up episode to #268 I’m Tired of Being a Lonely “Roommate With Benefits” For My Husband , Greg and Rachel Denning talk to their male listeners about how to enhance their sexless life. They make a compelling cas…
Aug. 7, 2024

#272 Surviving & Thriving the Current Fourth Turning: Mental, Emotional, Physical, and Financial 'Resourcefulness'

In this episode, Greg and Rachel Denning dive deep into today's global issues and share their insights on how to stay informed and prepared . They discuss the significance of asking the right questions and seeking informatio…
July 31, 2024

#271: Adventures in Mongolia & Beyond: Building Relationships, Learning from Travel, and Some Current Events

Join Greg and Rachel Denning as they take you on a thrilling journey through their recent bucket list adventure and travel across London, Kazakhstan , Mongolia , China & Qatar . In this episode, they share captivating storie…
July 17, 2024

#270 So You Want to Change Your Spouse? Here’s How You Can Have a Positive Influence For Change in Your Relationship

In this enriching episode, Greg and Rachel delve into invaluable strategies for supporting your spouse's personal growth and enhancing your relationship . What strategies do Greg and Rachel recommend for supporting your spou…
July 10, 2024

#269 'Next Level' Strategies for Raising Teens Today: Building Trust, Connection & Competence

Welcome to "Raising Teens Today," where Greg and Rachel Denning challenge the norms of parenting teens in today's world and give you strategies for thriving, not just surviving. The Dennings share personal anecdotes that unr…
July 3, 2024

#268 I’m Tired of Being a Lonely “Roommate With Benefits” For My Husband

If you’re feeling lonely in your marriage, like a roommate ‘with benefits’ instead of partners, best friends, and lovers, then you’ll want to listen to this episode! We received this great question from one of our podcast li…
June 27, 2024

#267 The Challenges (& Lasting Impact) of the Baby/Child-Rearing Phases on Your Marriage & Parent/Child Relationships

If you're NOT a new parent, you still want to listen to this episode -- because it may help you to understand WHY you have the current relationship you do with your children and/or your spouse because of things that happened…
June 20, 2024

#266 You WANT to Need (& Be Needed By) Your Spouse -- How & Why to Be Interdependent Instead of Autonomous

"I have a follow-up question to podcast 264 . Greg talked about kids being more autonomous, but that you don't want your spouse to be autonomous. This is a new concept to me. What I've heard (from [well-known life coach]) is…
June 12, 2024

#265 How to Get Out of 'Blah' & Live Each Day with More Meaning & Happiness

It's easy to get stuck in a rut and to fill that your days blur together... especially while raising a family. So how do you change that? How do you have more happiness, meaning, and joy in the day-to-day 'to do's that other…
June 6, 2024

#264 I'm Spread Too Thin!! How Can I 'Do It All' & Stop Neglecting the Most Important People in My Life???

This week's question came from a member of Rachel's 28-Day Challenge who said: "I really struggle with trying to do everything . I feel like when I was doing the M1 (Marriage Level 1) Challenge my marriage was great. But I c…