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103: What Your Child Really Needs From You with Dr. Jeffrey and Amy Olrick Jun 09, 2020

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Our culture is obsessed with figuring out the "right" way to raise their children. But, what if the most important thing a parent needs to know for a thriving relationship is: you and your child are made for connection.

In Episode 103, we interview Dr. Jeffrey and Amy Olrick about what your child really needs from you. The Olricks invite parents to stop treating parenting as a job and to instead embrace it as a journey. They help parents integrate the science of connection with practical tools while using easy-to-understand language. They give parents permission to breathe and show us why it's more important to be present than perfect.

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Mini Episode 10 | Change Your Life By Doing Nothing Jun 05, 2020

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In a world that tells us we need to do more, be more, and buy more, it is easy to fall into the trap of more. But actually, one of the best ways to change your life is to do nothing. On today's mini episode, Daniel and Christina discuss how more sleep is exactly what you need to change your life.

Change Your Life By Doing Nothing?

0:33 What happens if you don't get enough sleep?
2:02 How sleep can change your life.
2:23 Tips to help you relax and fall asleep.

Resources And Quotes Mentioned During This Episode:

One of our primary activities in human life is being neglected–sleep! @imbetweenshow
God has designed us to spend 1/3 of our lives sleeping. @imbetweenshow
God designed us to be stewards of all parts of our lives - physically, emotionally, spiritually, and mentally. @imbetweenshow
We need to begin caring for our bodies by not doing more, but by sleeping more. @imbetweenshow
Sleep is a perfect example of the combination of discipline and grace. You cannot make yourself sleep. You cannot force your body to sleep. Sleep is an act of surrender. It’s a declaration of trust. It is admitting that we are not God (who never sleeps), and that is good news. We cannot make ourselves sleep, but we can create the conditions necessary for sleep. @jamesbryansmith
The Good And Beautiful God by James Bryan Smith
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Palms Down, Palms Up Prayer
Centering Prayer

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102: How Our Brains React In Crisis Jun 02, 2020

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Because of this global pandemic, our entire lives are registering on our brains—with red lights twirling around and sirens blasting—ERROR! As a result, our bodies have quickly amped up and our normal everyday functioning—emotionally, spiritually, psychologically, and physically—is off-kilter.

In Episode 102, Daniel and Christina discuss how our brains react in a crisis and 5 ways we can hit the reset button to bring back calm into our lives.

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Mini Episode 9 | Feeling Stressed? Start Smooching! May 29, 2020

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With COVID restrictions starting to lift, and the talk about a second pandemic wave possibly coming, you may find yourself feeling more stressed than usual. There are many things you can do to de-stress, but did you know that kissing your spouse is an incredible reliever of stress? On this mini episode, Daniel and Christina share the benefits of passionate kissing.

What's In A Kiss?

0:42 What happens when we kiss?
1:05 Feel good chemicals that give you a natural high.
2:04 Kissing versus physical intimacy for relationship happiness.

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Centering Prayer
A Simple Grounding Exercise To Help With Anxiety

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101: Life Is Better When It's Slow with Rebecca Smith May 26, 2020

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In Episode 101, Daniel and Christina interview author and business owner, Rebecca Smith about how life is better when it is slow. Imagine a world in which dreams and passions are achieved with slow steps, simple obedience, and steadfast diligence? Is that not the world we are living in today? This pandemic has all forced us to pause, to allow our souls to take a deep breath, and to re-evaluate the goals we've been hustling for. It's time to learn why life is better when it is slow.

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Mini Episode 8 | What Is Your Anger Trying To Tell You? May 22, 2020

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How many times have you lost your cool since the start of this pandemic? How many times have you yelled at your kids or gave the silent treatment to your spouse? No matter your experience with anger, it’s important to be aware of the anger that we feel. It is our body’s way of signaling something is wrong.

On today's mini episode, Daniel and Christina address how anger is a secondary emotion; it's a reaction to another emotion. Your anger is trying to tell you something deeper is going on.

What Is Your Anger Telling To Tell You?

1:15 Anger as a secondary emotion.
1:42 Why we need to pay attention to our primary emotions.
2:58 What your anger is trying to signal to you.
4:42 Use your anger as a yellow flag.
4:52 What to do with your anger.

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"What emotion is underneath my anger?" @imbetweenshow
"Anger is what we call a secondary emotion. It’s a reaction to another emotion" @imbetweenshow
"While anger, frustration, or irritation is what’s showing up on the surface, the emotions are actually much deeper than that. And knowing those deeper, primary emotions, is important." @imbetweenshow
"Our anger is always trying to signal to us something deeper is going on. So when you feel yourself getting angry, when you notice frustration, irritation, and annoyance, stop, take a breath, and notice those feelings." @imbetweenshow

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100: Marriage and Parenting Advice From The IMbetween Kids May 19, 2020

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What marriage and parenting advice do a 10, 9, and 5 year old have? To celebrate our 100th episode, our kids are answering your questions! They cover topics like the Enneagram, what parenting advice they'd like to share, and how important they think marriage is.

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Mini Episode 7 | Finding Beauty In The Mundane Through Journaling (with Leslie Leyland Fields) May 15, 2020

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The Importance of Journaling:

2:05 What's the purpose of journaling?
3:24 Learning to value our every day lives.
3:52 Discovering moments of grace.
5:05 Frameworks around the process of journaling.
7:22 The importance of guilt-free journaling.
9:00 Inviting our children into the process of reflection.

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To find out more about Leslie, check out her website
Pick up a copy of Leslie's copy of her newest book: Your Story Matters: Finding, Writing, and Living The Truth Of Your Life
"Journaling is an important way of processing the events of the day thoughtfully." @lesliefields
"I don't think we value the plain, beautiful, everyday moments, and we miss seeing God in those moments." @lesliefields
"Listen to your life. See it for the fathomless mystery it is. In the boredom and pain of it, no less than in the excitement and gladness: touch, taste, smell your way to the holy and hidden heart of it, because in the last analysis all moments are key moments, and life itself is grace." - Frederich Buechner
"Journal prompt: How has God shown up today?" @lesliefields

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Meet Leslie Leyland Fields:Leslie Leyland Fields is an award-winning author of twelve books, an international speaker, a popular radio guest, the founder of the Harvester Island Wilderness Workshop and a commercial fisherwoman for four decades, working with her husband and six children in a salmon-fishing operation on a remote island in Alaska. Her newest book, Your Story Matters: Finding, Writing and Living the Truth of Your Life presents the fruit of her 30+ years of writing, editing and teaching story-making around the world.

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99: Simple Ways To Have More Fun During This Pandemic May 12, 2020

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The longer this pandemic goes on, the more things and events are being canceled. Birthday parties, summer camps, vacations — the list goes on and on. In some ways, it feels like COVID has thrown fun out the window! Now, more than ever, we need to look for creative ways to incorporate more fun into our lives.

In Episode 99, Daniel and Christina share simple ways to incorporate more fun into your daily lives — with yourself, with your family, and with your spouse.

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Mini Episode 6 | Give Your Spouse The Benefit Of The Doubt May 08, 2020

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Most married couples know that they love each other. However, do most married couples know that they are FOR each other? When you are in an argument, do you immediately assume the worst of your spouse, even though you know that they love you? If so, it's time to learn about the power of giving your spouse the benefit of the doubt.

Give Your Spouse The Benefit Of The Doubt:

0:33 The difference between loving your spouse versus knowing you are FOR your spouse.
1:28 What happens when you assume the worst of your spouse.
3:32 What happens when you give your spouse the benefit of the doubt.
5:06 How you can calmly communicate that your feelings were hurt.

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