Welcome back, Family Brand community! It’s Melissa here, and today, I’m excited to share an inspiring conversation with Kim Shapira, a renowned dietitian and author passionate about helping families forge a healthy relationship with food. In this episode, we dive deep into how our eating habits impact not just our health, but our family dynamics as well.

Kim discusses her Six Simple Rules for eating, which revolutionize the way we think about food—from recognizing emotional triggers to making conscious choices that nourish our bodies and minds. We explore practical strategies for parents looking to nurture a positive food environment at home, touching on everything from managing screen time during meals to understanding and addressing food-related behaviors in children.

Curious about transforming your family’s approach to food and wellness? Hit play now to absorb Kim’s invaluable advice and her journey towards making nutrition a joyful part of everyday life!

If you’re moved by our discussion or have your own stories to share about navigating family nutrition, we’d love to hear from you. Your insights enrich our community and help us all grow together.

LINKS:

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• stan.store/familybrand

Links For This Episode:

• Buy The Book: https://www.amazon.com/This-What-Youre-Really-Hungry

• www.kimshapiramethod.com
  
  

Episode Minute By Minute:

• 0:00 - Introduction to Kim Shapira and her nutritional philosophy.
• 3:15 - Kim shares her journey and expertise in family nutrition.
• 8:00 - Discussion on the Six Simple Rules for a healthy relationship with food.
• 14:45 - Practical tips for parents to improve mealtime dynamics.
• 20:30 - How to address emotional eating and food triggers in children.
• 26:50 - Kim provides advice on integrating nutrition into daily family life.
• 33:15 - Audience Q&A with Kim, tackling common family nutrition challenges.
• 40:00 - Final thoughts and where to find more of Kim’s resources.
  

Welcome back to the Family Brand Podcast, everyone! Chris and Melissa here, sharing a deeply personal and transformative experience from our recent journey into the world of recovery and support. Last week, we attended a significant event: Chris's sister Kristen celebrated six years of sobriety, and we were there to support her at her AA meeting.

This wasn't just any gathering; it was a powerful reminder of the strength and resilience found in the community and the powerful impact of familial support. Kristen’s journey through addiction, recovery, and now, her role in helping others, has been nothing short of inspirational. We were moved by the stories shared at the meeting—stories of struggle, hope, forgiveness and profound transformation.

During this episode, we'll dive into the importance of open communication about addiction and mental health in our families. We discuss how these honest conversations not only foster understanding and support but also empower our children with knowledge and resilience against life’s challenges.

Curious to hear more about Kristen's journey, our takeaways from the meeting, and how you can foster supportive conversations in your own family? Hit play now to join us in this heartfelt episode!

If Kristen’s story or our family’s approach resonates with you, or if you have your own experiences to share, please reach out. We’re here to learn from each other and strengthen our community, one story at a time.

LINKS:

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• stan.store/familybrand

Links For This Episode:

• Hear more about Kristen’s story on episode 165! Link: https://familybrand.com/addiction-to-freedom-how-kristen-johnson-turned-her-prison-time-into-a-mission-of-hope/

Episode Minute By Minute:

• 0:30 - Introduction and background of attending Kristen’s AA meeting.
• 1:30 - Reflection on the significance of the six-year sobriety chip and what it represents.
• 3:00 - Insights from Kristen's journey and her impact on the community.
• 5:45 - Discussion on the role of family support in recovery.
• 8:00 - Lessons learned about addiction and recovery from the meeting.
• 10:15 - How family values shape our approach to discussing addiction and mental health.
• 12:30 - Tips for fostering open communication in families about challenging topics.
• 15:00 - Closing thoughts on the power of community and hope in overcoming addiction.

Welcome back to the Family Brand Podcast! It’s Chris and Melissa here, and today we're diving into a topic that's close to our hearts: the power of creation. Whether it’s building our new home or shaping the lives of our children, we're all about embracing our roles as creators.

In today’s episode, we reflect on the process of building our new home in a pecan grove and how it mirrors our approach to life—seeing everything as a creation. We discuss how adopting the mindset of being creators, not just consumers, empowers us and our children to think big and act boldly.

Melissa and I explore how recognizing ourselves as creators in partnership with God has transformed our approach to life’s challenges and opportunities. We share insights into how this perspective shifts everything from mundane tasks to major life decisions, reinforcing the belief that we’re capable of shaping our world.

Curious about how to instill this powerful mindset in your family? Hit play now to join our conversation and discover how to foster a culture of creativity and possibility in your own home!

And if this discussion inspires you, or if you’re already on your own journey of creation, we’d love to hear from you. Reach out with your stories of creation and how you’re making dreams a reality in your family’s life.

LINKS:

All Links Family Brand!

• stan.store/familybrand

Episode Minute By Minute:

• 0:30 - Introduction: Chris and Melissa introduce the theme of creation.
• 2:00 - Discussing the new family home and its significance.
• 5:00 - How embracing a creator mindset transforms family dynamics.
• 8:00 - The role of faith and co-creation with God in their lives.
• 12:00 - Practical examples of applying the creator mindset in daily life.
• 15:00 - Encouraging creativity in children: stories and strategies.
• 18:00 - Reflections on personal growth through creative challenges.
• 21:00 - How listeners can start seeing themselves as creators.

Hey Family Brand community, it’s Chris and Melissa here! We've just wrapped up some truly special family adventures and can't wait to dive into all the details with you. This episode is all about a couple of unique trips we took—Chris with our girls to a "girl dad" camp, and Melissa with our boys exploring the historical city of Boston.

These trips were not just vacations; they were intentional bonding experiences tailored to our kids’ interests and needs. The girl dad camp was an incredible opportunity for me, Chris, to connect with our daughters in an environment dedicated to empowering young girls through sports, teamwork, and seeing strong female role models in action.

Melissa’s journey with the boys was packed with history, sports, and memorable moments that brought them closer together and allowed each boy to explore his own passions.

Join us as we share the highlights and the deep, sometimes surprising lessons we learned from traveling separately and then reuniting. We're excited to share tips on how you can create meaningful experiences with your own family.

Hit play now to join in on the fun and insights from our latest family adventures!

LINKS:

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• stan.store/familybrand

Links For This Episode:

Dream Gap Video:

• https://youtu.be/FZ8Sgkq74XA

Episode Minute By Minute:

• 1:15 - Chris dives into the 'Girl Dad Camp' experience, sharing highlights and the impact of female role models.
• 5:30 - Melissa recounts the boys' adventure in Boston, exploring historical sites and sports.
• 10:00 - The importance of tailored experiences in strengthening family bonds discussed by both hosts.
• 15:45 - Key takeaways from the trips and how they brought new insights into parenting styles.
• 20:30 - Discussion on how these gender-specific activities can empower children.
• 25:00 - Chris and Melissa share tips for planning your own impactful family trips.

Welcome back, Family Brand community! It’s just Melissa this week, and I’m excited to share some really impactful things we have coming up at Family Brand, as well as a recent experiment we tried with managing our teenagers' screen time.

In case you missed the exciting news, I want to let you know about all the resources we have to help strengthen your family available now!

• Take Back Your Family's Time Guide: This guide helps you assess and restructure how your family spends time to prioritize what truly matters. Check it out here!
• Family Brand Digital Academy: We're revamping our program to make it even more effective and efficient for busy families. Learn more about the program!
• Group Coaching: Starting August 11th, join our group coaching for personalized guidance through the Family Brand framework. Join the group program here!
• Couples Retreat in Hawaii: We have an upcoming retreat that provides a perfect blend of relaxation and actionable strategies to strengthen your partnership. Sign up for the retreat!

Now, about our screen time experiment—it’s been eye-opening! We decided to approach this by not just setting limits but involving our kids in the process, discussing each person's screen time, and making adjustments together. This approach has already sparked some positive changes and conversations within our family.

Curious to hear more about our approach to screen time and how you might apply it to your family life? Hit play now to get all the details!

And if this episode or any of the resources we talked about today resonate with you, don’t hesitate to reach out. We love hearing from you and are here to support you in building a stronger family brand!

LINKS:

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• stan.store/familybrand
  

Links For This Episode:

• https://christophercartersmith.ac-page.com/couplesretreat
• https://stan.store/FamilyBrand/p/take-back-your-familys-time
• https://familybrand.com/program
• https://familybrand.com/group

Episode Minute By Minute:

• 0:36 - Welcome back! What’s inside today’s episode!
• 1:50 - New and Noteworthy: Melissa discusses upcoming Family Brand resources to help build a strong family.
• 3:30 - Take Back Your Family's Time Guide: Explanation of how this resource can help families manage their time better.
• 5:00 - Details on the Family Brand Digital Academy and the benefits of the group coaching program.
• 7:15 - Invitation to the upcoming couples retreat in Hawaii and what families can expect.
• 9:00 - Transition to screen time management: Melissa shares a personal anecdote about her teenagers' screen time.
• 11:00 - Discussion on strategies used in Melissa's family to manage and discuss screen time effectively.
• 13:30 - Benefits of involving teens in setting their screen time limits and the positive impacts observed.

Welcome back, Family Brand community! Melissa here, and I’m thrilled to share this conversation with you featuring my amazing guest, Monica Swanson. Monica is the incredible creator behind the "Monica Swanson Blog" and the "Monica Swanson Podcast." With her deep wisdom in homeschooling and intentional parenting, I'm so excited to introduce her to you. Whether you've thought about homeschooling or are currently navigating it, there's something in this episode for everyone.

In our chat, we delve into FAQs like balancing homeschooling with work, incorporating faith into education, and managing the social needs of homeschooled kids, plus so much more. We also cover practical tips for getting started, the benefits of homeschooling for family bonding, and how to handle the challenging days.

If you’re curious about the real-life ups and downs of homeschooling and looking for encouragement or just want to hear from someone who’s been in the trenches, this episode is for you. Monica shares not only her experiences but also her strategies for success, making this a must-listen for any parent considering this path.

Hit play now to hear the full episode and dive into our enriching discussion!

Don’t miss out on this insightful conversation packed with practical advice and heartfelt stories from a veteran homeschooling mom. Hit play to hear the full episode!

LINKS:

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• stan.store/familybrand

Links For This Episode:

• Website: https://monicaswanson.com/becominghomeschoolers
• Get Your Copy Of The Book Now: https://www.amazon.com/Becoming-Homeschoolers-Education-Strong-Family

Episode Minute By Minute:

• 0:00 - Introduction and welcome Monica Swanson.
• 2:50 - How Monica started her homeschooling journey.
• 7:45 - Discussing the integration of faith and education.
• 12:30 - Addressing socialization for homeschooled children.
• 18:00 - Tips for parents new to homeschooling.
• 23:30 - Monica's insights on the rewards and challenges of homeschooling.
• 29:15 - Final thoughts and advice for intentional parenting.
  

Hey Family Brand community! Chris and Melissa here, and we're excited to share something we’ve been reflecting on since our amazing 4th of July weekend. This week, we dive into the "cool aunt and uncle effect," where we noticed our kids absorbing wisdom from adults other than us--maybe even more effectively!

It's about recognizing that sometimes, the best lessons aren't taught by us but by the cool people we choose to surround our kids with. During our time in Utah with the Alexander family, we saw firsthand how other adults could positively impact our children. Their approach to interacting with our kids wasn't just welcoming; it was genuinely impactful, shaping conversations that mattered.

Want to hear more about our experiences and insights on this topic? Hit play now to join the conversation!

If this episode inspires you, or if you’ve experienced something similar, don’t hesitate to reach out! We’re eager to hear how you navigate parenting and the influential people you bring into your children's lives.

Join us as we explore how meaningful interactions with trusted adults can enrich our children's lives and offer new perspectives. Let’s make every interaction count!

PS: Don’t forget! Join us live or catch the recording!

Register to attend or Get the Replay of Virtual Date Night On July 12th at 6p Pacific. CLICK HERE

LINKS:

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• stan.store/familybrand

Links For This Episode: https://christophercartersmith.activehosted.com/f/15

Episode Minute By Minute:

• 0:00 - Welcome and the importance of influential figures in your kids' lives.
• 2:15 - The cool aunt and uncle effect and how it played out with the Alexanders.
• 8:00 - Observations from our stay in Utah and how it affected our parenting views.
• 12:30 - Reflecting on the importance of who your children spend time with.
• 18:00 - Practical tips for integrating this approach into your family life.
  
  

Hey Mama! Have you ever felt like you've kind of lost yourself in the whirlwind of motherhood? We’ve all been there, and that's exactly why I brought my friend Liz Norton onto our podcast. Liz has been right where you are, feeling like she's just 'Mom' and forgetting about the woman behind that title.

Together, we dive into what it means to rediscover yourself while fully embracing the joys and challenges of being a mom. Liz shares her journey of balancing personal growth with parenting and how it’s okay to reclaim parts of yourself that you've set aside.

This isn't just about finding yourself—it's about realizing you can be a great mom and still pursue the things that light you up. Liz gives us some real, practical tips that have worked for her, and I think they can help you too.

So if you're ready for some real talk that hits right at the heart of motherhood and personal identity, hit play now! Let’s walk this path together.

And hey, if this conversation strikes a chord with you, or if you’ve got your own story to share about balancing 'you' with 'Mom', reach out! Drop us a message or leave a comment. We’d love to hear how you're navigating this journey and how we can support you every step of the way!

LINKS:

All Links Family Brand!

• stan.store/familybrand

Episode Minute By Minute:

• 0:30 - Warm welcome and introduction to Liz Norton.
• 3:50 - Liz shares her personal experience of feeling lost in motherhood.
• 8:30 - How Liz began reclaiming her identity and what that journey looks like.
• 15:00 - Liz’s actionable advice for moms feeling overshadowed by their role.
• 22:30 - The positive ripple effects of moms embracing their whole selves.
• 30:00 - Listener Q&A: Liz responds to questions from our community.
• 37:45 - How you can connect with us and share your stories.