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The EXTRAORDINARY Family Life Podcast Greg & Rachel Denning
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THE podcast for parents with big dreams who feel stuck. Let us show you how to finally break through the overwhelm, chaos, and 'survival mode' to legitimately do MORE with LESS stress and to finally achieve your biggest dreams -- even with a family.
Greg and Rachel Denning are parents of 7 children whom they've traveled with to 50+ countries on 5 continents -- all while homeschooling and building a multi-six-figure location independent biz. BECOME the man, woman, spouse, and parent you need to be to create the EXTRAORDINARY life of YOUR dreams with this HOLISTIC approach that works.
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#260 How to Know What Science to Believe About What's Healthy & What's Not??
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 with things such as seed oils, carnivore diet, intermittent fasting, coffee/tea etc. it seems that there is just as much research on the opposite side of the thing you and Greg believe.
For example, I can find research from all kinds of researchers, scientists, and doctors saying that coffee/tea is either neutral or slightly beneficial while you and Greg believe it is unhealthy.
And the same for how many vegetables/grains should be included in a diet. There is a lot of research saying you should be eating a wide variety of plant fiber.
With all of the mix of information, I'm just wondering what your process is for deciding what to listen to or believe?"
The world of 'what to eat' and 'what is healthy' is more confusing now than it ever has been in the history of the world.
Why are humans are more confuddled now than ever about what to put in their mouths? Why do we have so many 'diets' that seem healthy but are actually malnourishing or toxic?
In this episode, Greg and Rachel will dive into why 'food' is so confusing these days and how to know what to believe about all the conflicting research that is out there.
They also talk about why many people become 'converted' to diets such as vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, raw, etc. -- and why this 'conversion' should not be a long-term, life-long decision.
If you have ever struggled to know what is healthy or wondered 'what to eat', or felt that your food lifestyle choice was the 'right' one -- then don't miss this eye-opening, horizon-expanding episode that brings the 'food debate' full circle.
RESOURCES:
#211 What to Eat & How -- What's ACTUALLY Healthy? Our Food Journey
#213 What to Eat Part 2 -- Snacks, Recipes, Rules, & When to Break Them
#222 How Sugar Contributes to Disease & How to Give it Up FOR GOOD
#240 Dealing with Picky Eaters & Empowering a Lifetime of Healthy Food Choices
Why We Get Sick: The Hidden Epidemic at the Root of Most Chronic Disease--and How to Fight It by Dr. Benjamin Bickman
Fast Like a Girl: A Woman's Guide to Using the Healing Power of Fasting to Burn Fat, Boost Energy, and Balance Hormones by Dr. Mindy Pelz
The Dental Diet: The Surprising Link between Your Teeth, Real Food, and Life-Changing Natural Health by Dr. Steven Lin
Nourishing Traditions: The Cookbook that Challenges Politically Correct Nutrition and the Diet Dictocrats by Sally Fallon
Weston Price Foundation
Let us help you in your extraordinary family life journey.
Get Rachel's Family Systems & Charts
Join the 28-Day Challenge for Moms
Rachel’s Must-Read Booklist for Well-Read Moms
Greg's Recommended Reading List for Parents & Youth
Join the Be The Man Coaching & Tribe
Download the Be The Man app on iOS or Android
Take the Be The Man 7-Day Challenge.
Follow us on Instagram: @worldschoolfamily or @greg.denning
Gather with us at the World School Family (Beach & Farm) Resort in Portugal
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#259 How to Motivate Your Teenager to WILLINGLY Help Out & Take Responsibility
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 we had our first meeting this week. It went well and I am finally seeing some good results. I have invested a lot of time in this. However, my 17-year-old daughter is not that motivated. What can I do?"
In this episode, Greg and Rachel share super specific strategies that WORK, which they have used to raise their five teenagers (out of seven children).
They'll explain how they have been able to inspire, motivate, and train their teens to WANT to help out around the house, work hard, and take responsibility -- all while maintaining and developing deep, lasting, positive relationships with their teens and now young adults.
They expound on a technique they use called 'Privilege-Based Accountability' and the need for teens and young adults to practice life skills by earning privileges instead of giving them freely and automatically. Automatic privileges disempower children and teens and gives them a sense of entitlement, besides making them irresponsible and unmotivated to work.
If you've ever wanted to raise hard-working, responsible, motivated, happy, and successful teens and young adults, then don't miss this episode with clear, actionable strategies that really work! We have the results to prove it.
RESOURCES:
Let Greg & Rachel help you in your extraordinary family life journey.
Get Rachel's Family Systems & Charts
Join the 28-Day Challenge for Moms
Rachel’s Must-Read Booklist for Well-Read Moms
Greg's Recommended Reading List for Parents & Youth
Join the Be The Man Coaching & Tribe
Download the Be The Man app on iOS or Android
Take the Be The Man 7-Day Challenge.
Follow them on Instagram: @worldschoolfamily or @greg.denning
Gather with them and other intentional families at the World School Family (Beach & Farm) Resort in Portugal
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#258 How to Prevent & Manage Overwhelm as a Parent of Young (or Old) Kids, While Pursuing BIG Dreams & Goals
"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 level (which includes raising investment) I want to keep exercising and doing my favourite sports, I hate that my home is not organised and there is clutter around.
I just don't know how to achieve all of this as I can't seem to find the time or the energy. Right now my partner is at home full time (looking for work) and is incredibly helpful both in the home and in caring for our daughter. But still I am not able to balance all of these things!
The two that have slipped back are exercising and my home not being in great order and I'm barely keeping up at work.
I sometimes would love to have a big family and you have really inspired me that this is possible (I have always thought about adoption) but then sometimes I think I can't even manage with one, how could I possibly manage more kids?
I'd truly appreciate it if you could share any advice or discuss this on a podcast as there are so many young mums today struggling to manage the demands of modern day life, juggling work with younger kids and babies."
If you are a mother (or father) of young children and often feel in overwhelm, then you need this episode -- especially if you are ambitious (like we are) and find yourself frustrated by your 'slow' progress as you pursue your dreams.
We've been there! Listen to discover the strategies we've used to prevent and manage overwhelm and to accomplish WAY more than we ever thought possible.
RESOURCES:
Let us help you in your growth journey.
Download the Be The Man app on iOS or Android
Take the Be The Man 7-Day Challenge.
Get Rachel's Family Systems & Charts
Join the 28-Day Challenge for Moms
Join the Be The Man Coaching & Tribe
Rachel’s Must-Read Booklist for Well-Read Moms
Greg's Recommended Reading List for Parents & Youth
Gather with us at the World School Family (Beach & Farm) Resort in Portugal
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#257 Practicalities of Travel as a Family, Budget Saving Tips, + How to Worldschool (No Matter Your Schooling Choice)
"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 husband and I are taking our kids (age 13 & 11) to Europe for 3 months this August, and I was wondering if you would have any tips for travelling with teens and tweens. I'm curious about:
How to find social opportunities and meet other families while travelling. I would love our kids to get out of the bubble of our small town and meet kids around the world!
Any budgeting ideas for travelling Europe?
Our kids are not homeschooled but I want to use this trip as an experiment in worldschooling/ homeschooling that we might continue when we get home. Any tips on introducing older kids to homeschooling would be appreciated.
Would love to hear you speak more about the practicalities of travelling with a family!"
Whether you plan to go to Europe for 3 months, or to take a day trip to a local town or the state next door, this episode is packed with practical and useful tips for making the most of your 'travel' experiences as a family.
Listen now!
And make sure to visit us at our new World School Family Resort in southern Portugal!
RESOURCES:
Let us help you in your growth journey.
Download the Be The Man app on iOS or Android
Take the Be The Man 7-Day Challenge.
Get Rachel's Family Systems & Charts
Join the 28-Day Challenge for Moms
Join the Be The Man Coaching & Tribe
Rachel’s Must-Read Booklist for Well-Read Moms
Greg's Recommended Reading List for Parents & Youth
Gather with us at the World School Family (Beach & Farm) Resort in Portugal
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#256 How to Become More CAPABLE So You Can Do The Work to Achieve Your Extraordinary Life, Marriage & Family
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 doesn't feel the same. I desperately want to travel, but he doesn't. I long to do things a different way, but he doesn't. I like to read and listen to podcasts and all the like, but he doesn't.
But honestly, my real question here was about myself. You said something on your recent episode that hit me where it hurts. It was about how much hard work it is (an extraordinary lifestyle) and how it's kind of laughable to you now what you used to consider 'hard work'. I'm slightly ashamed to admit this but I can't seem to handle much. I want to be a hard worker, but it seems like other people are able to handle so much more than me.
I'm an introvert who is sadly socially awkward, needs lots of reflection time, and has never been encouraged or supported. I've never felt capable of much of anything. I want different for myself and definitely don't want my kids in this same boat!!
What is your advice for increasing my capacity to be able to handle more? Especially without any encouragement or support. I want better! I just don't know how to get there."
This is a FANTASTIC question and something we totally relate to as a former introverted, 'weak', shy, socially awkward girl or boy who never imagined that we would be coaching, hosting a podcast, or traveling the world with our seven children.
Listen to this episode to learn how we were able to overcome these 'limiting factors' that kept us from living a more extraordinary life. Discover how we built a foundation of positive habits using clarity, focus, and prevention so that we can direct more of our energy toward achieving the life of our dreams instead of existing in survival mode.
RESOURCES:
Let us help you in your growth journey.
Get Rachel's Family Systems & Charts
Join the 28-Day Challenge for Moms
Download the Be The Man app on iOS or Android
Take the Be The Man 7-Day Challenge.
Join the Be The Man Coaching & Tribe
Rachel’s Must-Read Booklist for Well-Read Moms
Greg's Recommended Reading List for Parents & Youth
Gather with us at the World School Family (Beach & Farm) Resort in Portugal
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#255 Stop Calling it 'ADHD' -- It's NOT a Disorder, It's Normal
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 traveling to 50+ countries which provides a look at the way people do things around the world -- we share some unique and paradigm-shifting perspectives on ADHD and what it means for parents, children and families.
We talk about 'labels', diagnoses, 'drugs' and medication, disorders, hunters vs. gatherers' brains and so much more -- in fact, we may end up killing some of your 'sacred cows'.
Of course, we're not doctors and have no letters after our name so we obviously don't know anything. But this will be a fascinating listen nonetheless.
Listen to this episode now!
RESOURCES:
Let us help you in your growth journey.
Download the Be The Man app on iOS or Android
Take the Be The Man 7-Day Challenge.
FINALLY get organized with Rachel's Family Systems & Charts
Join the 28-Day Challenge for Moms
Join the Be The Man Coaching & Tribe
Rachel’s Must-Read Booklist for Well-Read Moms
Greg's Recommended Reading List for Parents & Youth
Gather with us at the World School Family (Beach & Farm) Resort in Portugal
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/extraordinary-family-life/message