Log in

goodpods headphones icon

To access all our features

Open the Goodpods app
Close icon
headphones
Hi, Fam!

Hi, Fam!

Avital Schreiber Levy

Welcome to Hi, Fam! Learn how to blend ancient wisdom with modern living to design a family life you love. Your host, Avital (pronounced Ah-Vee-Tal), is a designer, parenting coach, and mother of five on a mission to guide parents to build unbreakable homes, create passionate marriages, and raise resilient kids. Tune in weekly for no-nonsense myth-busting, tough love, fascinating conversations, and deep dives into controversial subjects. Learn more at hifam.com
bookmark
Share icon

All episodes

Best episodes

Seasons

Top 10 Hi, Fam! Episodes

Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Hi, Fam! episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Hi, Fam! for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Hi, Fam! episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

If you sometimes waver in your undying commitment and love in your marriage, the resounding advice from the self-help experts of the decade is: "Well, maybe you're just not a match." Has this seed of doubt been planted in your mind?

In this podcast, I share a clip of Mel Robbins giving advice that's not at all uncommon today. As someone who has been categorically labeled as "incompatible" by well-meaning friends, family, and even personality tests that actually point out all the ways that my husband and I are NOT compatible ...allow me to respectfully disagree with Mel and bust, what I call, The Myth of Compatibility! If you're a parent who needs a pick-me-up shot of recommitment juice in your marriage and family, it's right here on Hi Fam.

_______

Want more encouragement and practical guidance in creating a family life that puts family first? Join us in the Hi Fam Community (HiFam.com/Studio)

Get my new book, "Reclaim Play", available on Amazon now! Go to ReclaimPlay.com/book for your free book bonus.

bookmark
plus icon
share episode

"You have 5 little kids and you published a book? HOW???" This has been the refrain I've been asked over the past couple of weeks since my book, Reclaim Play, hit Amazon. It certainly wasn't an easy process for me and maybe that's why it took me four whole years!

I love to learn from every area of my life and writing a book is no exception. There were many lessons that I gleaned from this process and today I'm sharing them with you - whether it's a book you want to write, a marathon you want to run, a business you want to start or even just a greater sense of productivity and capacity that you want to foster: this episode is for you!

Get your book order bonus here at ReclaimPlay.com/Book >>

bookmark
plus icon
share episode
Hi, Fam! - #18 Play Was STOLEN (How To Reclaim It)
play

09/05/23 • 22 min

Phew! They say writing a book is not for the faint of heart and I now fully understand why 87% of people who want to write a book - don’t ever write one. But with gratitude to my children who played independently for enough hours for me to actually both write and illustrate this book (yep, those doodles are mine), I have now escaped that statistic and my book baby has been born!!! 🎉

Reclaim Play delivers an inspiring manifesto on why play is critical for children and a comprehensive how-to for parents to bring back the magic of childhood.

In this podcast episode, hear me narrate chapter 3 of the book... the part that explains how play has been S.T.O.L.E.N; where it’s gone, what that acronym stands for, and most importantly: how we’re going to get it back.

Listen now and if you’re one of those loyal listeners who catches these as they drop - THANK YOU! You are still in time to grab the pre-order bonuses at ReclaimPlay.com/book

bookmark
plus icon
share episode

So you're feeling overwhelmed, snapping at the kids, or you're just not enjoying parenting... how do you reset? Here are the 6 mindsets that keep me going when my cortisol levels are spiked so I can still show up with "hi vibes" for my family. When you upgrade your self-talk, you develop the abilty to avoid a lot of optional stress and suffering.

This episode is practical and encouraging for parents of young children who are "in the trenches". Which mindset will you adopt today?

______

Did you enjoy this episode? Please consider leaving this podcast a review! ★★★★★

Want more? Check out my YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/@HiFamLife

bookmark
plus icon
share episode

What should parents do when their child is scared, afraid, and fearful? How we respond can make the difference between encouraging mental, emotional fragility and strength.

Here's a 5-step, countercultural approach to childhood fears that will help you help your child become resilient, gritty, and courageous.

______

Did you enjoy this episode? Please consider leaving this podcast a review! ★★★★★

Want more? Check out my YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/@HiFamLife

bookmark
plus icon
share episode
Hi, Fam! - #15 Family Last to Family First
play

07/25/23 • 39 min

Have you noticed that the growing trend of "family last" culture? This episode holds a heartfelt hope: that each of us can consciously pivot towards a "family first" culture.

When we place family at the forefront, we're not just fostering stronger relationships, we're also shaping future generations. It is - literally - how we change the world. Raising children with a strong emotional foundation, equipping them with the resilience to face the challenges that lie ahead - is not for the faint of heart. It's an epic adventure.

Exit the "family last" culture and rediscover the viable, available, and sustainable paths to deep meaning, belonging, and purpose.

____________

In my membership for parents, "The Studio", we put family FIRST. Learn more at hifam.com/studio

bookmark
plus icon
share episode

There's a massive focus today on defining, projecting, and expressing one's personal identity - also known as finding your "authentic self" and discovering "who you really are". Subsequently, there’s been a big shift in the advice parents are receiving in recent years. Basically, the way we answer the question, “How to live a good life?”, has changed dramatically and greatly impacts how we raise our children.

I open up this topic because my mission is to strengthen families and I can’t help but notice how weakening this focus on individual identity is. Let's get to the root of the matter and discover a more meaningful focus of childhood growth, development, and exploration.

____________

Want to get your child playing independently and peacefully for 3 hours a day without screens, bribes, or buying a thing? Take our FREE Masterclass! > (reclaimplay.com/haven)

bookmark
plus icon
share episode
Hi, Fam! - #9 The Happiness Hack
play

03/28/23 • 33 min

With today’s meteoric rise of anxiety and depression, it’s crucial that we, as parents, know how to help our children master the emotional rollercoasters that life throws at us. In this episode, I offer some ancient wisdom all parents in the modern world need: "Feelings Follow Actions".

If you’re in a funk, give this a try!

👉 Create more joy, magic, togetherness, and connection in your day-to-day family life than you ever dreamed of... Join us for the Dream Family Bootcamp LIVE EXPERIENCE! hifam.com/bootcamp

bookmark
plus icon
share episode
Hi, Fam! - #8 Antifragility
play

03/14/23 • 21 min

There are fragile substances, like glass: that break under pressure.

There are non-fragile substances, like steel: that don't break under pressure.

Then there are anti-fragile substances, like your immune system, or muscle tissue: that get stronger under pressure.

People need a bit of pressure and stress to become stronger... but the modern message today will tell you (and your kids): people are fragile.

Hi Fam says: Your family is antifragile. In this episode, you'll discover how to be antifragile and raise antifragile kids.

_________________

Books mentioned:

Want to build a strong family culture and raise resilient kids? Join the Hi Fam Membership! Learn more at hifam.com

Take my FREE Masterclass to get your child playing for 3 hours a day - without screens, bribes, or buying a thing! How to Transform Your Home Into a Play-Inducing Haven (reclaimplay.com/haven)

“I love this show!” 👉 If that sounds like you please rate and review the show! This helps us support more people - just like you - to create a family life they love. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

bookmark
plus icon
share episode

What happens when peaceful parenting unintentionally takes a toll on your relationship? In this episode, we're unraveling the paradox of practicing zen parenting while forgetting to extend the same grace to our partners. It's not about the tools of peaceful parenting causing the turmoil; it's about the pitfalls of neglecting peaceful partnering too. What are those double standards that may be unknowingly sabotaging your efforts? Discover why your kid might be echoing negative behaviors, and how the example we set in our partnerships becomes the blueprint for their future interactions. Hit play and explore the delicate balance between peaceful parenting and maintaining a loving connection with your partner. _______ Build the relationship you want with the partner you've got! Take the first step at Married-U! (https://married-u.com)

bookmark
plus icon
share episode

Show more best episodes

Toggle view more icon

FAQ

How many episodes does Hi, Fam! have?

Hi, Fam! currently has 148 episodes available.

What topics does Hi, Fam! cover?

The podcast is about Mom, Society & Culture, Parenting, Kids & Family, Kid, Minimalist, Family, Podcasts, Mother, Relationships, Kids, Conscious and Children.

What is the most popular episode on Hi, Fam!?

The episode title '#22 Parenting in the Unknown: How to Live the Long Game When Life Is In Limbo' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Hi, Fam!?

The average episode length on Hi, Fam! is 33 minutes.

How often are episodes of Hi, Fam! released?

Episodes of Hi, Fam! are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of Hi, Fam!?

The first episode of Hi, Fam! was released on Dec 12, 2018.

Show more FAQ

Toggle view more icon

Comments