The simplest solution is often the best solution. In this episode, Rachel & Mike talk about the value of simplicity and share some of the ways they've managed to make things more effortless.

Rachel & Mike talk about embracing conflict. They share strategies for staying in agreement as husband & wife, and explain why it's necessary in order to really achieve peace in your family.

Rachel & Mike tell some of their favorite stories about inspirational people who overcame difficult circumstances, and share some of their own struggles in overcoming a victim mentality.

Rachel & Mike talk about overcoming a victim mentality and share how you can help your kids take ownership of their future.

Rachel & Mike follow up their discussion of Lifethemes with a conversation about embracing difficulty and never giving up.

Mike & Rachel talk about what a lifetheme is, how it keeps you grounded, and why knowing who you and why you're here is paramount to living a joy-filled life.

Rachel & Mike revisit the power of words. They share their individual words for the year and explain the process they use every year to identify them.

Rachel & Mike talk about the opportunity 2020 has given us to reconsider our commitments. They talk about making adjustments to the systems in our lives, figuring out new ways to do things, and changing defaults as we define what we want our “new normal” to look like going into 2021.

Rachel & Mike are joined by a few special guests to talk some of their favorite Christmas memories, and share some tips for making this holiday season one your family will never forget.

Rachel & Mike share from a recent revelation of greenhouses and the similarities in cultivating a healthy family. They talk about the 3 essential things you need for growth, the importance of "pulling the weeds," and tips for controlling your environment while still making a positive impact in the lives of the people around you.

Rachel & Mike discuss motivation. They talk about how to motivate others, the difference between motivation and willpower, and share what they've learned from a recent motivation breakthrough.

Rachel & Mike share their 10 favorite tips for creating intentionality in your own family.

In this episode, Rachel & Mike talk about how the words you speak are used to frame your world. They examine why death and life are in the power of the tongue, and share some personal examples of how they changed their identities based on their confession.

Rachel & Mike share a recent breakthrough to a rough start to the school year. They talk about the importance of feedback, the power of small adjustments, and what it really means to have peace in your home.

Rachel & Mike continue their conversation about developing a growth mindset by considering the topic of deliberate practice. They talk about the importance of deliberate practice, getting outside your comfort zone, understanding other perspectives, and why they choose as a family to do hard things.

Rachel & Mike take a look at growth mindset. They define what it is, consider why it's important, and share how you can develop a growth mindset in yourself and your kids.

Rachel and Mike share details on two of their most important family systems: Pie Charts & Star Rewards. They share how these systems help automate desired behaviors, why it's critical that you model the behavior you want to see, and the importance of winning or losing as team.

Rachel & Mike look at why conversation is so important, why technology can actually work against us when trying to communicate effectively, and share strategies for cultivating meaningful conversation with the important people in your life.

Rachel & Mike talk about their approach to managing screen time and the systems they've established to encourage intentional technology use.

Rachel & Mike walk you through the details of a Personal Retreat. They explain how it works, why it’s so important, how to do a personal retreat effectively, and what you can expect from the process.