171. Are We Having Fun Yet? Eclipse Chasing and Choosing Experiences Over Things
Family Brand: Take Back Your Family
Release Date: 04/12/2024
176. Igniting Possibility: How to Cultivate a Bold and Confident Family Mindset
Family Brand: Take Back Your Family
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175. Finding your Identity in Motherhood with Guest Hailey Reidhead
Family Brand: Take Back Your Family
Hey Family Brand folks! This week we’re super excited because Hailey Reidhead, the voice behind the "She’s a Lady Podcast," is here with us. Hailey isn't just a podcast host; she’s a hairstylist, a mom of two wonderful girls, and a huge advocate for empowering women through the thick and thin of life's journey. Today, we’re diving into a topic that hits close to home for many of us: finding our identity in motherhood. It’s a journey that can feel like a rollercoaster at times, with its ups, downs, and unexpected turns. Hailey opens up about her personal experiences, sharing the real...
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174. Empower Your Kids with Skills for Life: FREE Virtual Kids Summer Camp with Katie Kimball All About Cooking and More!
Family Brand: Take Back Your Family
Hey Family Brand folks! Today, we're super excited to chat with Katie Kimball, who’s all about empowering kids through cooking and life skills. Katie, a mom of four and a wizard in the kitchen, has something really special lined up for us this summer—a Free Virtual Kids Summer Camp! Katie’s journey started with her passion for teaching her own kids to cook, which blossomed into helping other families do the same. This summer, she’s taking it up a notch by offering a camp that’s packed with fun and useful activities, from cooking to gardening to tech skills. The camp is not just about...
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173. The Power of Identity: Helping Kids Navigate Self-Worth and Belonging
Family Brand: Take Back Your Family
Hey Family Brand community, Chris and Melissa here! Today’s not just any day—it’s Tripp’s ninth birthday, and while we're celebrating, we’ve got a topic that’s been pressing on our hearts. We’re talking about something that could change our kids’ lives: understanding and believing in their inherent worth. In our chat today, we dive deep into why kids today face more challenges than ever before—comparing themselves to a whole world online, not just their classmates. It’s tough, and it's why we think there's a real need to regularly affirm how much they matter. We...
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172. Unlock Family Time: Inside our NEW Family Brand Guide To Take Back Your Family’s Time!
Family Brand: Take Back Your Family
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171. Are We Having Fun Yet? Eclipse Chasing and Choosing Experiences Over Things
Family Brand: Take Back Your Family
Hey, 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 experiences over things and embracing adventure. This escapade wasn't just about chasing the shadow of the moon; it was a testament to living out our values and showing that fun, in its most unbridled form, is at the heart of family life. Our journey, filled with last-minute plans, lost sleep, and a...
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170. Date Nights or Divorce? How Weekly Dates Saved Us
Family Brand: Take Back Your Family
Hey, 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 drifting apart. We dive deep into how committing to a weekly date night became the cornerstone of rebuilding our connection. It’s a journey that began with awkward silences and has evolved into the most anticipated evenings of the week, filled with laughter, love, and everything in between. In this...
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169. Couples Retreat Takeaways: How to Intentionally Grow Together
Family Brand: Take Back Your Family
Hey, 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 marriages and came back with some incredible insights we're eager to share with you! One of the most inspiring takeaways was witnessing couples proactively investing in their relationships. It’s a stark reminder that to avoid drifting apart, we must grow together intentionally. In today's world,...
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168. Courage to Try...The Decision to Take Back Family Time and Reclaiming Their Childhood
Family Brand: Take Back Your Family
Hey 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 to homeschool but delves into the broader theme of following what feels right for your family, even amid doubts and the unknown. We find ourselves in a season of decision-making, not just for the coming school year but in sculpting the life we envision for our family. It's about taking bold steps...
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167. Finding Freedom in Faith and Love: Corrine Stokoe's Journey to Coda Free
Family Brand: Take Back Your Family
Hello, 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 recovery from addiction opened her eyes to the pervasive issue of codependency, prompting her to embrace and teach the transformative power of living Coda Free. Corrine's insights into recognizing and addressing codependency are invaluable. She emphasizes the importance of detaching with love, entrusting...
info_outlineHey, 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 experiences over things and embracing adventure.
This escapade wasn't just about chasing the shadow of the moon; it was a testament to living out our values and showing that fun, in its most unbridled form, is at the heart of family life. Our journey, filled with last-minute plans, lost sleep, and a desperate hunt for eclipse glasses (which we triumphantly found), was a wild ride of making memories. Despite the challenges, it reminded us of the joy found in spontaneity and the shared experiences that bring us closer.
Our mission with Family Brand is to inspire families to inject more fun, more play, and more connection into every day. Or whatever fits into their own “family brand” This trip, with its ups and downs, was a perfect example of seizing the moment to create joy and laughter, proving that the best family times often come from the simplest acts of playing together.
So, let's take this as a nudge to find those moments of fun in our lives. Whether it's a spontaneous adventure or finding joy in the little things like a new family club, remember: family life is meant to be fun. Dive into this episode to hear all about our eclipse adventure and how we're finding fun in every corner of our lives. Hit play now and let's spread the joy of living adventurously together!
P.S. We're excited to hear about your fun family adventures! Share with us your stories and how you're bringing more play into your life. Connect with us via the links below!
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Episode Minute By Minute:
- 0:14 Inside our adventure chasing the eclipse with the kids.
- 0:53 Why sprinkling fun into our family life is so vital and what sparked by our spontaneous road trip.
- 1:24 Choosing experiences over things, echoing our family's yearly motto.
- 2:10 How our family values, like embracing adventure, nudged us to say "yes" to chasing the eclipse across states.
- 3:07 The epic drive to Texas unfolds: Filled with anticipation, giggles, and a bit of chaos in search of eclipse glasses.
- 4:13 The adventure gets real: Turning every moment into a mini-adventure.
- 10:00 A nudge to all families: inject more fun, more play, and more laughter into every day.