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Famous at Home

Your biggest fans already live under your roof.

Welcome to the Famous at Home podcast, hosted by marriage and leadership coaches Dr. Josh and Christi Straub. In a world competing for your time, attention, and identity, it’s easy to give your family the leftovers instead of the best of you.

Josh and Christi bring clarity to the rat race we live in with an honest, grace-filled, and often humorous perspective to the real-life challenges families face today. They offer practical coaching strategies you can put into practice right away to have an emotionally safe marriage, be fully present with your kids, and lead with purpose.

Each episode explores topics like marriage, parenting, emotional safety, work-life rhythms, connection, relational joy, and leading well outside the home without sacrificing the people you love most. Think of it as sitting down for coffee with friends who encourage you, challenge you, make you laugh, and help you grow.

Because the greatest red carpet you’ll ever walk is through your front door!

Hit Follow or Subscribe today to start showing up for the biggest fans under your roof.

Copyright: © Josh + Christi Straub

Latest Episodes:

#137: Self-Care, Extended Family, and Setting Healthy Boundaries Dec 11, 2019

Show notes

It's the holiday season! That means to-do lists, Christmas lists, shopping carts, and your Uncle Jim's farts. Yup, we went there on ya. 'Tis the season!
Let's be honest, family time can be awesome, but it can also be draining. Whether you live close by extended family or far away, or whether you have a plan you already put in place for the holidays, we talk about how we can take care of ourselves and still honor our family.
So for the introverts who need alone time, to the extroverts who cannot get enough of people and holiday parties, this episode is for you.

#136: Raising Socially Aware Boys with David Thomas Dec 04, 2019

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Being famous at home requires that we become students of our kids. That we pay attention to their strengths, but also their growth areas.
For boys, helping them learn to communicate with others in a respectful manner and with a good attitude can sometimes feel daunting. That's why our resident therapist, David Thomas, joins us this week to talk about our sons.
This conversation began as a private one, when Josh reached out to David for help of his own. In this episode, we take you behind the scenes of that scenario, how David's wisdom has helped our family, and why we wanted to share it with you.
This was such an insightful episode that you'll probably want to listen to a few times, especially if you have boys.
Here are some highlights from this week’s episode:
* David describes why we tend to have to work more with our sons when it comes to social awareness.* Why our boys can be so loud, energetic, and come across as rude or disrespectful. * The tightrope that boys walk between blame and shame.* Why it's important to help boys understand the choice of being right versus being kind. * How to train our boys to reach for progress, not perfection. * Practical exercises to help our boys of all ages become socially aware of their environment and how they come across to others.* Why this conversation matters for who our sons will become as adult men.
Show Notes:
To get a copy of Wild Things: The Art of Nurturing Boys, click here.
To get a copy of Are my Kids on Track?

#135: Raising Worry-Free Girls with Sissy Goff Nov 27, 2019

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Being famous at home requires that we become students of our kids. That we pay attention to what brings them alive and what shuts them down.
Our resident therapist, Sissy Goff, joins us this week to talk about how we can better know our girls, especially when they worry. If you haven't heard Sissy before, and you have a daughter, this is an episode you won't want to miss.
She begins by helping us understand some of the causes of the anxiety epidemic in girls today--from the biological to the generational, and even how we as parents tend to handle it.
Here are some highlights from this week's episode:
* Sissy describes the two most common parenting strategies as parents, why they make sense, but why they're not helpful.* A simplistic definition of anxiety for girls that helps us practically be able to help our girls realize they are bigger than the thing they are afraid of. * The one primary strategy for helping your daughter overcome fear.* How you can help your young daughter who is afraid of going to sleep or sleeping in her own beds overcome that fear.* Why grades are so anxiety-producing for girls today.* Practical exercises to help our girls of all ages overcome anxiety.
Show Notes:
To get your copy of Raising Worry Free Girls, click here.
To get your copy of Braver, Stronger, Smarter: A Girl's Guide to Overcoming Worry and Anxiety, click here.

#134: The Environment of Your Home — Why it Matters and How to Cultivate it Nov 20, 2019

Show notes

The holidays are upon us! Unfortunately, that can mean added stress. With so many more decisions to make, Christmas shopping, house decorating, and excessive socializing can become a recipe for shorter fuses with--and toward--our loved ones.
But alas, not this Christmas. In this episode, Josh and Christi spend time talking about the environment of their home, what God is teaching them, and how they are cultivating their environment this holiday season.
Here are some talking points:
* Cultivating your environment requires intention. That you intentionally decide to stop running ragged and miss the moments.* **Parental warning: We also talk about the existence of Santa Claus and how we talk to our kids about him.* How listening to the Holy Spirit is so crucial to the environment of our home.* Since life and death are in the power of the tongue, how we are choosing to speak life into our home and what that means for one another. * Christi's desire to cultivate peace and joy* Josh's living out of James 1:19--being quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to become angry.
Show Notes:
Click here to listen to Christmas Hot Topics: Entitlement, Gift-Giving, Santa Claus, and Family Traditions.
To learn more about our Family Coaching Journey or to see if coaching is right for your marriage, click here.
To download the 7 Core Decisions to Becoming Famous at Home, click here.

#133: Core Decision #7: Celebrate Nov 13, 2019

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Moments matter. Unfortunately, we live such busy lives, we rarely soak them all in. Families who don’t take time to celebrate and rest, get caught up in the cultural tide of making, “So busy,” the badge of honor answer to the question, “How are you?”
Being busy is not a badge of honor. Of the most productive and successful people we know, celebration is a priority.
In this episode, we talk about:
* How to celebrate the good in your life* How to celebrate the good in the lives of those who look to you for affirmation--namely, your spouse and kids* How to celebrate daily* How to celebrate weekly
When we fail to celebrate, we act like our accomplishments and influence on others didn't happen. Let's stop minimizing our value in the world and celebrate.
Show Notes:
Submit a question or topic for an upcoming episode by clicking here.
To download the 7 Core Decisions ebook, click here.
To purchase the What Am I Feeling? children's book, click here.

#132: Core Decision #6 — Show Up Today Nov 06, 2019

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This week, we discuss what it means to "show up."
Contrary to what we might think, showing up is rarely easy. Showing up for our loved ones requires quite a bit of energy. In other words, as Christi describes in this episode, showing up requires energy to do the things that matter, even when we don't want to do them.
It's like the energy it takes to choose salad over pizza, or working out over sleeping in. Choosing to get on the floor and play trains, or have a tea party, with your kids requires intention. Choosing to show up for your spouse in his / her insecurity or difficult day require energy.
But it's that very energy that brings life, not just to those we love, but to our own souls as well.
In this episode, we also talk about what it means to show up in our relationship with God, and how the investments of "showing up" today, pay dividends over time.
Show Notes:
Show up for your kids by checking in with their feelings. You can get a copy of the What Am I Feeling? children's book by clicking here!
For more information on our Family Coaching Program or to set up a free discovery call with us, click here.

#131: Core Decision #5 — Set Values Oct 30, 2019

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Let's be honest, if we don't have a set of values that drive who we are as a family, the culture around us will dictate who we, and our kids, are becoming.
This is an episode you'll want to listen to, then go back and listen to again to set your family values. We lay out how we coach families to define their family purpose, and some things to think about as it relates to putting together the values that make your family unique.
Be sure to use the 100 Commonly Held Values List in the Show Notes below to help guide you. If you need help, that's what we're here for.
Show Notes:
Click here for the 100 Commonly Held Values
To learn more about our Family Journey Coaching Program or to set up a Free 30 minute Discovery Call, click here.

#130: The Enneagram, Emotions, and Marriage–Jeff + Beth McCord Part II Oct 23, 2019

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Last week, Jeff + Beth McCord walked us through the nine Enneagram types. This week, they join us for part II, and discuss how to use the Enneagram to connect at a deeper emotional level with your spouse.
Remember, Core Decision #4 of becoming famous at home is talking about emotions. In this episode, we get to the heart of how to do that using the Enneagram.
Here are the highlights:
* How your core longings influence how you react to your spouse* Three secrets to using the Enneagram to connect at a deeper, more emotional level* How your Enneagram types speak into the relational dance in your marriage* The specific ways you can talk about emotions and increase emotional intelligence in your marriage* What it means to become A.W.A.R.E. of emotional reactions in your marriage
Show Notes:
Schedule a free call today for the Famous at Home Family Coaching Journey. Click here to learn more!
Take your Enneagram test by clicking here.
Order Jeff + Beth’s new book, Becoming Us by clicking here.
Get your free personalized marriage plan by clicking here.
Jeff & Beth also created a course just for the combination of your two Types so you both see how to feel fully understood, heard, and loved in your marriage.
This in-depth course features 8 modules, a personalized workbook, and 6 bonuses to help you transform your marriage quickly! Click here to learn more about the course.

#129: A Story with Jeff and Beth McCord (Your Enneagram Coach) about Core Decision #4 Oct 16, 2019

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Are you ready to talk Enneagram?
Core Decision #4 of becoming famous at home is talking about emotions. When it comes to our marriage, the Enneagram is arguably the single most helpful tool that has given us clarity and language to understand our emotions and motivations behind our behaviors.
Jeff and Beth McCord (www.youreeneagramcoach.com) join us to talk about the Enneagram and how it informs your marriage.
In the episode, Beth describes the Enneagram and discusses the various aspects of each of the nine types. Here are the highlights:
* Learn about each of the nine types* Find out how to apply what you learned from taking an Enneagram test * Know your type's core motivations, deadly sin, and core longing* Learn how you and your spouse relate to one another based on your Enneagram types
Show Notes:
Take your Enneagram test by clicking here.
Order Jeff + Beth's new book, Becoming Us by clicking here.
Jeff & Beth also created a course just for the combination of your two Types so you both see how to feel fully understood, heard, and loved in your marriage.
This in-depth course features 8 modules, a personalized workbook, and 6 bonuses to help you transform your marriage quickly! Click here to learn more about the course.

#128: Core Decision #4 — Talk About Emotions Oct 09, 2019

Show notes

So often, we stay living on the surface because life has a way of keeping us there. We go to work. We take the kids to school. We all come home, grab dinner, and get ready for bed. Repeat.
Unless we get intentional about using key moments in the day to talk about emotions, our homes can become a microcosm of the culture around us--with few people feeling heard or understood. The longer this goes on, the further apart we grow from our spouse and kids.
In this episode, we talk about why it's important to talk about emotions, and how to begin doing so. We focus primarily on listening to and understanding your kids, but also how to create the environment of emotional language throughout the environment of your home.
We specifically talk about:
* The difference between emotional safety, empathy, and emotional intelligence * Why these terms matter for how we lead others and parent our kids* Personal examples of differentiating our kid's emotions from their behavior* How we talk about emotions in our marriage* How to help our kids feel valued and understood
Show Notes:
To purchase the What Am I Feeling? children's book, click here.
To set up a discovery call or inquire about the Marriage Coaching Journey with Famous at Home, click here.

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