Latest Intentionalchildren Podcast Episodes
171. Are We Having Fun Yet? Eclipse Chasing and Choosing Experiences Over Things
Family Brand: Take Back Your Family - April 12, 2024 06:00 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 108 ratingsHey, Family Brand crew! It's just me today, Melissa, and I want to share an adventure that truly embodied our family's spirit of fun and spontaneity. Recently, I whisked away three of our kids on an impromptu road trip to catch the eclipse—a decision fueled by our family's motto of preferring ex...
170. Date Nights or Divorce? How Weekly Dates Saved Us
Family Brand: Take Back Your Family - April 05, 2024 14:36 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 108 ratingsHey, Family Brand listeners! Chris and Melissa here, and guess what? We're coming at you live from our car, from the excitement of date night. Haha Today's episode is all about date nights and their incredible power to strengthen our marriage, especially during times when it felt like we were dr...
169. Couples Retreat Takeaways: How to Intentionally Grow Together
Family Brand: Take Back Your Family - March 29, 2024 14:09 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 108 ratingsHey, there! Chris and Melissa here, and we’ve just returned from an unforgettable weekend in Cabo, where we co-hosted a couples retreat. It was our first time doing something like this, alongside our dear friends Dan Martell and Renee Warren. We dove deep into the power of intentional growth in...
168. Courage to Try...The Decision to Take Back Family Time and Reclaiming Their Childhood
Family Brand: Take Back Your Family - March 22, 2024 06:00 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 108 ratingsHey there, Family Brand community! It's Melissa, and today's episode is a bit of a heart-to-heart, as I share our journey and decision that's been deeply personal and transformative for our family: the leap into homeschooling our youngest, Trip and Indy. This journey isn't just about the choice ...
167. Finding Freedom in Faith and Love: Corrine Stokoe's Journey to Coda Free
Family Brand: Take Back Your Family - March 08, 2024 07:00 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 108 ratingsHello, Family Brand community! Melissa here. This week, we had the absolute pleasure of hosting Corrine Stokoe on our podcast—a remarkable woman who truly embodies the journey toward being 'Coda Free,' living a life free from codependency. Corrine's personal journey alongside her husband's recov...
166. Seeds of Commitment: Growing Dreams into Achievements
Family Brand: Take Back Your Family - March 01, 2024 07:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 108 ratingsHey there, Family Brand community! Chris and Melissa here, and in today’s episode, we’re tackling a theme that’s been resonating deeply with us lately—commitment. It’s more than just a word; it’s a profound force that shapes our lives, relationships, and aspirations. We share personal insights...
165. Addiction to Freedom: How Kristen Johnson Turned Her Prison Time into a Mission of Hope
Family Brand: Take Back Your Family - February 16, 2024 07:00 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 108 ratingsHey, Family Brand community, Chris and Melissa here! This week, we're bringing you a very special episode that's close to our hearts. We're diving into the incredible journey of transformation and hope with a guest who's not just an inspiration to many but also Chris's sister, Kristen Johnson! ...
164. Transforming Money Mindsets: Rethinking Wealth with Garrett Gunderson
Family Brand: Take Back Your Family - February 09, 2024 07:00 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 108 ratingsWhat does your family think about money? This powerful question could be the answer to to shifting your family legacy forever! Today, we're excited to bring you insights from Garrett Gunderson, a close friend and brilliant mind in the realms of wealth creation and preservation! Garrett's jour...
163. Creating a Theme for 2024: Family Habits Drives Success
Family Brand: Take Back Your Family - February 02, 2024 07:00 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 108 ratingsHey there, Family Brand community! As we launch into 2024, it feels like the perfect moment for reflection and setting intentions. This time of year is always special for us, filled with celebrations and the chance to reset with purpose. Our family has a unique tradition of choosing a word or ph...
162. Fueling Young Athletes: How Nutrition Can Help Everyone In Your Family Become a Champion with Expert Jill Lane
Family Brand: Take Back Your Family - January 19, 2024 07:00 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 108 ratingsHello, Family Brand community! Today, we are thrilled to share with you our conversation with Jill Lane, the founder of Fueling Champions. As a mother of three student-athletes and a seasoned professional in performance nutrition and exercise physiology, Jill's expertise and personal journey off...
161. Patrick Hardy: Crafting Stories of Acceptance and Understanding in Autism
Family Brand: Take Back Your Family - January 12, 2024 07:00 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 108 ratingsAutism: A journey often misunderstood and undersupported…this conversation completely changed our outlook! Hello Family Brand community! It's Melissa here, and in this episode, I'm excited to bring you the amazing story of Patrick Hardy. Patrick is a remarkable father, author, illustrator, and...
160. Building Confident and Connected Families: Brooke Romney's Approach to Teens and Tweens
Family Brand: Take Back Your Family - January 05, 2024 07:00 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 108 ratingsHey, Family Brand! Melissa here, and I’m excited to dive into the topic of embracing the wisdom and strength in parenting teenagers with insights from our special guest, Brooke Romney. On our parenting journeys, it's crucial to pause and reflect on the evolving dynamics of raising teens and tw...
159. Strength in Unity: How Jason Khalipa Merges Fitness Goals with Family Values
Family Brand: Take Back Your Family - December 29, 2023 07:00 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 108 ratingsHey, Family Brand community! Chris here, ready to fuel your inspiration for 2024 with an incredible episode! I had the fantastic opportunity to sit down with Jason Khalipa, a renowned fitness guru and a devoted family man, who shared his unique perspective on blending fitness discipline with fam...
158. How to Make 2024 Your Family's Best Year Ever
Family Brand: Take Back Your Family - December 22, 2023 07:00 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 108 ratingsHey there, Chris and Melissa here! Today, we're diving into a topic that’s not only timely but transformative - making 2024 the best year yet for your family! As we bid farewell to the year 2023, it is an opportune moment to look back and reflect on the lessons and successes we have experience...
157. Elevating Every Day: The Power of Hal Elrod's 'Miracle Morning'
Family Brand: Take Back Your Family - December 15, 2023 07:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 108 ratingsIn this episode, we had the pleasure of interviewing Hal Elrod, author of the world-famous book "The Miracle Morning." This year we had the opportunity to meet Hal and his wife, Ursula, and take them through our Family Brand Program! We had to have him on the show because we believe Hal's insigh...
156. How to Integrate & Unify Family and Work Life with Family Retreats, with guests Jake and Danielle Larsen
Family Brand: Take Back Your Family - December 08, 2023 15:19 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 108 ratingsHey, Family Brand community! Melissa here with an episode to kickstart your 2024 planning and goal-setting as a family! In today's episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing Jake and Danielle Larsen, a dynamic duo who shared their unique approach to unifying family and work life. Jake and...
155. The Best Gift I Ever Gave Myself
Family Brand: Take Back Your Family - November 30, 2023 07:00 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 108 ratingsHey there, Family Brand community! It's Melissa, and in today’s podcast, I'm taking you through a journey that's close to my heart – the transformative power of journaling! Even if you’re not a “writer” or journaling hasn’t been your thing in the past I want encourage you to still give this epis...
154. The Gift of Connection: A Family's Guide to a Mindful Holiday Season
Family Brand: Take Back Your Family - November 23, 2023 07:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 108 ratingsWelcome back! In this episode, we give you some practical ideas on how to maintain peace and connection through the holiday season, a time that, ironically, often becomes the most stressful period of the year for most families! For us, our holiday seasons used to leave us feeling spread thin ...
153. Goal-Setting Redefined: Michael Hyatt's Path to Your Best Year
Family Brand: Take Back Your Family - November 17, 2023 07:00 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 108 ratingsHey there, Family Brand community! Chris here and in this episode, I had the pleasure of chatting with Michael Hyatt, a renowned expert in goal setting and achievement, not to mention his best-selling books and online programs that have impacted millions around the world! Michael is our first-ev...
152. Harnessing the Power of Play: Brad Pedersen’s Blueprint for Business and Family
Family Brand: Take Back Your Family - November 09, 2023 06:00 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 108 ratingsIn this episode of the Family Brand Podcast, we're thrilled to share with you an insightful conversation with Brad Pedersen, the co-founder of the beloved children’s entertainment company Basic Fun and author of “Startup Santa”. Brad takes us through his entrepreneurial journey in toys and ma...
151. Transforming Extended Family Relationships: Creating Better Family Culture For Everyone with guest Matt Herrington
Family Brand: Take Back Your Family - November 02, 2023 06:00 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 108 ratingsIn this episode of the Family Brand Podcast, we're tackling a topic that's especially relevant as the holidays draw near: navigating family dynamics and creating a thriving space for all family members despite their differences. In this episode, we have the pleasure of hearing from Matt, a peo...
150. Celebrating Dia de los Muertos: A Journey into Family Heritage
Family Brand: Take Back Your Family - October 27, 2023 06:00 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 108 ratingsHey there, Family Brand community! Chris and Melissa here. As the leaves change and the crisp autumn air sets in, we're gearing up for one of our cherished family traditions. It's a heartwarming ritual that has deepened our connection to our roots and given us a beautiful way to honor and celebr...
149. The Surprising Things You Learn From a Family Personality Test
Family Brand: Take Back Your Family - October 13, 2023 06:00 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 108 ratingsHey, Family Brand community! Today we're diving deep into a topic that's been on our mind for a while: the power of personality tests in strengthening family bonds. Now, I know what you're thinking. Personality tests? Really? But hear me out. Chris and I have been exploring various personality...
148. The Power of Commitment: How Our Family Embraced Chris's Bodybuilding Challenge
Family Brand: Take Back Your Family - October 06, 2023 06:00 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 108 ratingsHey, Family Brand community! Today, we're diving into a topic that might seem a little off the beaten path for our podcast, but trust me, it's deeply intertwined with our core values. We’re talking about Chris's recent journey into the world of bodybuilding. Now, I know what you're thinking. B...
147. Balancing Parenthood, Entrepreneurship, and Gaming with Graeme Barlow [Part Two]
Family Brand: Take Back Your Family - September 29, 2023 06:00 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 108 ratingsHey, Family Brand community! Melissa here. I'm back with another enlightening chat with Graeme Barlow. If you caught our last episode, you know we delved deep into the world of gaming, entrepreneurship, and parenthood. But after hitting the stop button, our conversation took an even more intrigu...
146. Balancing Parenthood, Entrepreneurship, and Gaming with Graeme Barlow [Part One]
Family Brand: Take Back Your Family - September 22, 2023 06:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 108 ratingsHey, Family Brand community! Melissa here. Today, I had the pleasure of chatting with Graeme Barlow, a dynamic entrepreneur who's been in the game (literally and figuratively) since he was 10 years old. Our conversation took a deep dive into balancing parenthood, entrepreneurship, and yes, even ...
145. Finding Our Way: The Eight Steps to a Beautiful Marriage
Family Brand: Take Back Your Family - September 15, 2023 06:00 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 108 ratingsWelcome back! Chris and Melissa here, and last week, Melissa shared a post on Instagram about the eight things we did to rebuild our marriage after being separated. We often get asked, "How did you go from the brink of divorce to creating such a beautiful marriage?" And while it's not perfect (b...
144. Allow us to Reintroduce Ourselves: Meet the Smiths
Family Brand: Take Back Your Family - September 08, 2023 06:00 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 108 ratingsHey there, Family Brand OGs and newcomers alike! If you've been with us for a while, you know we've been on this journey of family, relationships, and intentional living for nearly three years. But if you're just tuning in, you might be wondering, "Who are these people?" Well, today we give a no...
143. From Values to Adventures: Crafting a Life of Purpose with Jonathan and Nicole Cottrell
Family Brand: Take Back Your Family - September 01, 2023 06:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 108 ratingsToday's chat is all about turning those family values into real, exciting adventures. Get ready to meet Jonathan and Nicole, a couple who's not just about talking the talk – they're walking it when it comes to living out their family's core values. Jonathan and Nicole are the living proof that...
142. From Roommates to Lovers: Rediscovering Connection in Your Relationship
Family Brand: Take Back Your Family - August 25, 2023 06:00 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 108 ratingsHey there, it's Chris and Melissa from the Family Brand Podcast! Today, we're diving into a topic that strikes a chord with many of us – navigating the tricky waters of the "roommate phase" in relationships. We've all felt it, that point where familiarity overshadows the spark. But guess what? W...
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