Stay ConnectedTHE podcast for parents with big dreams who want to create an EXTRAORDINARY lifestyle but feel stuck.
Greg and Rachel Denning are parents of 7 children whom they’ve traveled with to 60+ countries on 5 continents — all while homeschooling and building a multi-six-figure location independent biz.
Let them show you how to finally break through what’s holding you back so you can achieve your biggest dreams — even with a family!
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It wasn't too long ago that I would have been hesitant to make such a bold statement -- that wokesim is a dangerous cult.
That's because I have many beliefs that are in line with the underlying viewpoints, such as open-mindedness, acceptance, and tolerance.
But after lots of study, research, and observation over the past year or two, and, being presented with multiple 'case studies' of woke ideology gone wrong...
Plus combining that with books we've been reading such as Crime and Punishment, Anna Karenina, Brave New World, and The Psychology of Totalitarianism...
We've come to discover that sometimes virtues can go to far and become vices. This is why we now feel passionate and confident about saying that 'wokeism is a cult that is destroying society'.
Why a cult?
ALL religions first began as cults, until they reached a tipping point in membership. But cult members share beliefs, practices, words, phrases, and ideologies with each other. They can identify one another by their signals, signs, FB profiles, preferred pronouns, and the flags they fly -- just like members of other cults or religions.
Unfortunately, what began as virtues of compassion, anti-racism, and tolerance are starting to go too far in dangerous ways -- resulting in loss of life, increased crime, and destruction of property and the basic frameworks of society.
We (all of us) are watching it unravel before our eyes -- IF we pay close attention and know where to look for red flags.
And it's time for us to stand up and speak out.
Listen now to this very important episode.
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In this unique episode, I'm sharing a coaching session from my 28-Day Challenge because Greg is currently trekking to the top of Mt. Kilimanjaro with four of our teens and a group of 18 other people.
In this coaching session (recorded live) we answer questions from members of the group such as:
As we answer these questions (and more) we share powerful insights about:
Don't miss this powerful episode and a sneak peek into a live coaching session with me and Greg!
If you want to join our live sessions and ask us your questions, then become a member of the 28-Day Challenge today!
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"I am wondering if I can expect more from my kids than I expect from husband? He has ADHD so he "gets distracted" easily and spends hours a day looking at news stories with his phone.
Can I expect my teens to go on a phone diet [aka device fast] even though my husband is a poor role model? My husband hates nagging, I realized early in our marriage, and we have argued many times in the past about me wanting to expect more of him. Tired of arguing, I got to the point of leaving him alone. However, my kids need to learn good habits so I wonder if I can do work with them despite my husband's negative habits?"
A fantastic question to an all-too-common family problem. Can we expect our children to live to 'higher standards' than one of the parents in the family?
That's what we address in the episode, using an example from our personal life, along with experiences working with clients.
We also touch on why 'ADHD is a label that lies' and what's really going on instead.
AND we give additional strategies that are more effective than nagging to help encourage and inspire your spouse to 'step it up'. This applies to encouraging husbands AND wives.
Don't miss this powerful episode that will inspire you to 'bring the tide' in your family.
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How We Raised 7 Well-Adjusted Kids - Without Yelling, Tantrums, Punishments or Power Struggles (+ get THE CHECKLIST: Things We Do Every Day to Raise Well-Adjusted Kids)
Rachel’s Must-Read Booklist for Well-Read Moms
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If you're like me, then there's probably been a time when you've felt like this:
"...you're convincing me [to change my life]! And I know I have some development to do, but I start to feel so much lack sometimes when I listen to your episodes! 😉 Like there is so much to do and change that it seems it will take too long and we are starting so late...stuff like that.
I also need to still believe that everyone is on a journey and it is OK if we are far behind the ideal (that's how I feel even though I've come so far)... [And] my husband has a hard time listening to these podcast episodes because he feels that the ideal is pushed so hard that there is no room for grace. But when I spend time with you guys I know that's not how you intend it to come across and not who you are....
I rambled on but I really respect you and your work and how much goodness you're putting out in the world. I'm inspired and depressed by your examples all at the same time 😁😁"
We (Greg and I) can relate to this. We have felt EXACTLY the same way, many times throughout our life as we've pursued our dreams.
That's because being exposed to an IDEAL causes you to feel 'depressed', overwhelmed, and insufficient.
It's the nature of coming face-to-face with a vision of who you could be -- if only you face your fears and pursue your own greatness.
So what do you do when you're filled with both feelings of inspiration and inadequacy?
We walk through it in this episode and explain the approach we have taken -- and are currently taking -- as we continue to pursue bigger and bolder dreams on the journey of creating an extraordinary family life.
Listen now!
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Let us help you in your extraordinary family life journey.
How We Raised 7 Well-Adjusted Kids - Without Yelling, Tantrums, Punishments or Power Struggles (+ get THE CHECKLIST: Things We Do Every Day to Raise Well-Adjusted Kids)
Rachel’s Must-Read Booklist for Well-Read Moms
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Enrollment is open for the Extraordinary Parent Mentoring Method!
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First, let us start by explaining what we're NOT saying in this episode. EVERY family should not homeschool. But *most* families should (we explain what that means).
And NO, homeschooling does not automatically guarantee certain outcomes. There will still be TONS of work and intentional effort involved to produce the desired results.
However, if you have an elevated vision of what you want your family life and legacy (and children's education) to be like:
...then homeschooling (or alternative schooling) may be the ONLY way to effectively achieve those extraordinary ends.
The truth is, government (aka public) schooling is NOT getting the job done (for the most part).
As Jordan Peterson recently said,
"The education system -- K-12 and college -- is one of the most corrupt systems on the planet."
It's time to rethink your approach to education especially if you want to create something in your family life that is BETTER than mediocre.... even if you think your current situation is pretty 'good' (we'll explain why good is the enemy of extraordinary).
Listen now to this paradigm-shifting episode.
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How We Raised 7 Well-Adjusted Kids - Without Yelling, Tantrums, Punishments or Power Struggles (+ get THE CHECKLIST: Things We Do Every Day to Raise Well-Adjusted Kids)
Rachel’s Must-Read Booklist for Well-Read Moms
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As we begin the New Year and pursuing new goals, this timely episode shares a real-life *happening now* obstacle to pursuing our dream (to buy a chateau in France) -- getting stuck and stranded in Casablanca, Morocco.
We walk through WHY obstacles and roadblocks to your dreams happen, what to do about them, how to handle them in-the-moment, and most importantly, how to overcome them so you can continue pursuing your goals and dreams.
If you've ever set a big goal and failed to achieve it -- or became discouraged and disheartened, wondered if it's 'not meant to be' or if God didn't want you to have/do/achieve it -- this episode is for you!
Listen now for encouragement, inspiration, and practical tactics.
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As we record this we're sitting in an Airbnb in Tangier, Morocco, living yet *another* of our family's dreams -- to road trip from Portugal to Morocco.
Before this trip is over we'll travel from our home base in Portugal to the Sahara Desert in Morocco, having visited Ronda, Grenada, and Cordoba, in Spain, and Tangier, Chefchouen (the Blue City), Fes, Volubilis ancient ruins, Meknes, Casablanca, Marrakesh, Ait Ben Haddou and Zagora.
We'll spend New Year's Eve beneath the stars of the desert with a bonfire and a Berber band, eating tajine and sand bread as we discuss The Alchemist and what it means to 'Live Your Personal Legend.'
But this is just the most recent family dream that we've made come true. Last Christmas we dog sledded in Norway, saw the Northern Lights, took a one-reindeer-open sleigh ride, and visited the Christmas markets before taking a train ride and Christmas cruise from Sweden to Finland. Then we backpacked through 15 countries before reaching Portugal.
Before that, we drove the Pan American Highway (three times), toured Europe for four months, hiked to the Base Camp of Mt. Everest, circled Iceland, and rode horses across the Mongolian steppe... plus much more.
HOW do we do it? How do we make so many dreams come true even with two businesses, homeschooling, and seven children?
That's what we share in this episode. Discover the exact process we've used to make our many family dreams come true.
Get a powerful start to this next year with this actionable episode that provides realistic steps for turning your family dreams into real life.
Listen now!
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Rachel’s Must-Read Booklist for Well-Read Moms
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"What would I actually do if I spent more time with my wife and kids? What does that look like?"
"I went on a getaway with my husband and I was bored. I couldn't wait to get back to the kids."
"I've been going on more dates with my husband (because of the 28-Day Challenge) but we're not enjoying them. He doesn't like to do what I do, and I don't like doing what he does."
"My husband and I went away and it was amazing, but I hated returning to the kids who just fight and quarrel every day."
"I waited so long to become a mom and then it finally happened. But now I'm not enjoying it."
We've heard questions like these -- and more -- over the past several weeks.
People understand -- intellectually or philosophically -- that spending time with family is important.
But emotionally, they don't always enjoy it. Or it feels like a chore -- or sometimes even torture.
They would rather be doing something -- anything -- else, by themselves, with friends, at work.
They can't stand the 'unproductivity' of sitting around, playing games, watching movies, or having to do an activity they do NOT want to do.
But is this what 'spending time with family' really has to be like?
Is there a better way?
A way that makes you TRULY WANT to spend time together -- even 24/7/365 (like our family does)?
In this episode, we outline intentional strategies we've used to create a family culture where we actually LOVE spending time together doing things that we LOVE doing.
There's no torture or pain or wishing we could get away.
Instead, there's true enjoyment and delight in being with one another, day after day, week after week.
Let us show you how to make this a reality in YOUR family.
Listen now.
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Let us help you in your extraordinary family life journey.
How We Raised 7 Well-Adjusted Kids - Without Yelling, Tantrums, Punishments or Power Struggles (+ get THE CHECKLIST: Things We Do Every Day to Raise Well-Adjusted Kids)
Rachel’s Must-Read Booklist for Well-Read Moms
Follow us on Instagram: @worldschoolfamily or @greg.denning
Enrollment is open for the Extraordinary Parent Mentoring Method!
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Do you want to develop a parenting style and family culture that nurtures instilling values through individual autonomy INSTEAD of through parental control?
Parents face many challenges -- and the temptation to control their children -- when they are overly attached to specific outcomes for their family. Greg and Rachel emphasize the importance of letting go of control and cultivating an environment that encourages children to make their own choices and paradoxically is better at actually creating the short- and long-term results and outcomes you want.
The hosts delve into personal experiences, illustrating how they have successfully implemented these principles in their own family. Greg recounts his teenage years out on his own at a young age, highlighting the freedom he had to make good choices without strict parental control. The couple emphasizes the significance of setting an example as parents and creating an atmosphere where your children want to open up and talk to you. By allowing their children to choose and make mistakes, you can build a family culture where autonomy works to create shared values as your children adopt and embrace values as their own instead of simply being obedient to their parent's values.
The conversation deepens as the hosts explore the delicate balance between setting an example and mentoring. They stress the need for parents to be both exceptional role models and effective teachers. Greg and Rachel share anecdotes from their family life, demonstrating that by practicing detachment from the outcomes they want actually contributes to cultivating the unique family culture where children willingly seek guidance and approval.
Finally, the hosts encourage listeners to contemplate and implement these principles in their own families. Stop controlling your children and instead use the transformative power of embracing detachment in your daily parenting interactions, enabling children to become the architects of their destinies within the framework of shared family values. The Extraordinary Family Life podcast provides valuable insights for parents seeking to raise empowered, self-aware, and responsible individuals.
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Let us help you in your extraordinary family life journey.
How We Raised 7 Well-Adjusted Kids - Without Yelling, Tantrums, Punishments or Power Struggles (+ get THE CHECKLIST: Things We Do Every Day to Raise Well-Adjusted Kids)
Rachel’s Must-Read Booklist for Well-Read Moms
Follow us on Instagram: @worldschoolfamily or @greg.denning
Enrollment is open for the Extraordinary Parent Mentoring Method!
Get Rachel's Family Systems & Charts
Join the Do More With Less Stress Workshop Series for busy moms
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Gather with us at the World School Family (Beach & Farm) Resort in Portugal
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