#20 Uproot the Seed of Resentment in Your Marriage: The Myth of Compatibility

10/04/23 • 35 min

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.

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#19 Five Lessons Learned In 4 Years Writing a Book As a Mother

"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!

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#21 From Israel: Building a Strong Family is Not Just a Tagline

Do you ever think, "What is this all for? Does what I do for my family really make a difference?" I've often said, that your family is the most meaningful project of your life. It's been my mission to equip parents of all backgrounds to build a strong family culture that creates a sense of togetherness, belonging, and meaning.

Today, I'm sharing why I am personally doubling down on my resolve to build a strong family, even in the midst of the most petrifying and grievous circumstances.

In every situation, even the most awful, there are lessons to be learned. This episode is my way of creating a segway into answering questions, not about current affairs, per se, but about how you can show up to your family, lead bravely, and create peace in your own home. Maybe you're wondering...

How do I live the long game even when the future is unknown?
What boundaries are needed to protect my kids from adult conversations?
How do I coach my child through a traumatic experience?
How do I show up each day like my family truly is the most meaningful project of my life - even when I'm stressed, overwhelmed, burned out, or anxious?

I'll be answering these questions and more in upcoming episodes here at Hi Fam.

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