Family Brand: Take Back Your Family

Hey Guys, Chris and Melissa here!

When we talked about this week's episode we both had the exact same idea in mind. It's a simple question that anyone can usually answer right away.

What are you most afraid of?

Did a bunch of feelings come up reading that? You aren't alone, everyone has fears that they experience daily and we've even had conversations with our kids recently on how to handle and push past fear. There's a thought process that someone has to overcome fear to really be able to do what they want in life, but we were thinking, what if you just pushed past fear and did it anyway?

We talk about the emotion of fear and how its main objective is to paralyze us and keep up from doing anything, we discuss the best action to take against fear is just that. To take action. Listen in as we talk about the root causes of fear, recognizing where fear lives, our own fears that we're dealing with right now, and some practical steps you can take to make fear a stepping stone instead of something that suppresses your creativity and purpose. In this episode, we make a real-time action plan on how we can face our fears in the coming week and how we can continue to take steps that grow us and not hinder us.

So, we challenge you this week to identify a fear of yours that you want to take action on, identify why you aren't taking action, and then share that with someone. Like we said you are not alone! We will be posting about this on our Instagram, you can find the links below and encourage you to follow and comment on what you're goals are for facing your fears!

More of What We Talk About:

• Realizing that everyone feels fear
• Moving past fear and doing it anyway
• How to deal with paralyzing fear
• Finding the root cause of fear
• Recognizing where fear lives
• Learning to look at failure differently
• Why it's important to take action right away
• Picking something and running with it
• Identifying the fear within you
• The fears we have in our life right now
• Practical tips you can use to face your fears
• Acknowledging the accomplishments to give you confidence
• And much more!

LINKS:

• Sarah Blakely Article

Website:

• familybrand.com

Social:

• Facebook: www.facebook.com/FamilyBrandOfficial

• Instagram: www.instagram.com/ourfamilybrand YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCGu-7odB6gkPbyXpUIQLkrg

• Twitter: https://twitter.com/OurFamilyBrand

Free course:

• familybrand.com/10steps

Episode Minute By Minute:

• 0:41 Welcome back! Here is what we are talking about today.
• 2:50 Facing your fears and doing it anyways
• 8:18 Why do we say fear is paralyzing?
• 11:19 Lessons from Sarah Backley
• 13:15 What taking a stand looks like
• 17:38 One of the most common fears people struggle with
• 22:26 The future is always better than you imaged
• 25:44 The power of commitment
• 30:34 One of Chris's biggest fears right now
• 31:58 One of Melissa's biggest fears
• 35:18 the fear of being judges
• 38:41 Who do you really want to make a difference for?
• 40:33 Our challenge for you this week

Hey guys, Chris and Melissa here!

Before you listen to this episode, we have a question for you...think back to the last conversation you had. Did you listen to respond or did you listen to hear?

Those two things may sound the same but when put into practice they have very different outcomes. In today's episode, we have an open discussion about learning to become better listeners and creating space for each other and our children so that they can be who they really are. We found that when we took a step back and really heard what our kids were saying it opened up more free communication between us, and it also helped them learn more about themselves.

We talk about our journey of learning to listen to each other and how asking the hard questions helped to learn more about each other, ourselves, and created trust and authenticity in our relationship. It's easier to stay on the surface and not ask hard or confronting questions but diving in and really hearing what the other person is saying brings so much joy and openness to those around you!

You'll learn about the resources that have helped us through this journey as well as some helpful tips from us to start incorporating real listening into your life today. Check out the links below and start listening to those closest to you in a way that lets you actually see them!

More of What We Talk About:

• Why we started working on listening to each other
• Listening to respond vs. listening to hear
• The one thing that people value the most
• The question we ask our kids to hear them better
• Finding the real emotions behind our kid's actions
• Creating authenticity between each other
• Listening to someone as if hearing them for the first time
• How Chris found space to explore himself
• Seeing your child for who they really are
• People connecting through their own stories
• And much more!

LINKS:

• Book - A Way Of Being
• Article - 6 Ways To Become A Better Listener
• Book - We Are All The Same Age Now
• Book - Give And Take

Website:

• familybrand.com

Social:

• Facebook: www.facebook.com/FamilyBrandOfficial

• Instagram: www.instagram.com/ourfamilybrand YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCGu-7odB6gkPbyXpUIQLkrg

• Twitter: https://twitter.com/OurFamilyBrand

Free course:

• familybrand.com/10steps

Episode Minute By Minute:

• 1:04 What to expect today
• 2:04 The single biggest problem with communication
• 6:57 How to make anyone feel like they belong
• 9:53 Do you really hear people?
• 14:13 Don't go with your first reaction
• 18:41 A few questions you can ask your family to make sure you are being heard
• 23:42 How to get insight on how your relationships are going
• 28:03 Unearthing your calling
• 30:05 There is always time to learn how to listen
• 32:23 A story of when we had poor communication
• 34:49 How people relate to you
• 38:26 One of Melissa's super powers

Hey guys! Chris and Melissa here, have you ever had a tingle in the back of your mind, a little idea that makes you want to step out and try a new experience with your family?

One of the questions we get asked most is "Why did you decide to move to Hawaii?" and while it was a leap of faith there are steps we've been taking for years that helped support our move. We each have had our own share of adventures together and it's something that we really wanted to incorporate into our family. We discuss our family value of being adventurous and how that has fostered curiosity and excitement within our kids and ourselves.

We tell the story about how we even got the idea, trusting in ourselves, and all the other blessings that happened to make moving a possibility. The call for your family may not be as big as moving across an ocean but we are sure that there is a dream within you that is just waiting for you to step out and do it. Even if you aren't sure what that dream is yet, we talk about how you can be more aware and never miss a call to adventure again.

Listen as we talk about the importance of dreams and why you shouldn't wait any longer to take action. Take the adventure and run with it! You won't regret it.

More of What We Talk About:

• How we started vacationing differently
• Planting the seed of getting out of Arizona
• Why we chose Hawaii
• Fostering curiosity in our family through travel
• How we managed to travel responsibly during COVID
• Answering the call of adventure
• Adding adventurous as a family value
• How we sold everything and started with a clean slate
• Learning the culture we moved into
• Making time for things we feel called to do
• The different adventures our family has been called to do
• Learning to live in the present
• And much more!

Website:

• familybrand.com

Social:

• Facebook: www.facebook.com/FamilyBrandOfficial

• Instagram: www.instagram.com/ourfamilybrand YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCGu-7odB6gkPbyXpUIQLkrg

• Twitter: https://twitter.com/OurFamilyBrand

Free course:

• familybrand.com/10steps

Episode Minute By Minute:

• 0:41 What to expect today
• 2:29 Finding your family voice
• 4:19 What planted the seeds for our Hawaiian adventure
• 8:24 How traveling has made a difference in our family
• 12:34 When we knew it was time for a new routine
• 15:52 You can be who want to be
• 16:20 Practical ways we moved to Hawaii with easy
• 20:53 Every great adventure requires massive action
• 26:46 What adventure is calling you?
• 28:04 Other adventures we have felt called to
• 31:50 Expect for people not to approve of your adventure

Hey guys, Chris and Melissa here!

There are so many cliches and sayings in our culture revolving around money, like "We can't afford that" or "Money is the root of all evil" or even "We're never going to get ahead" and we get it we have said those exact phrases once or twice in our lives and even when we started making more we leaned towards being negative.

But then we realized that the way we interacted with money would influence how our kids viewed money.

Today we have a conversation about the beliefs and stories we have regarding money, and income and how we can work to balance needs while still growing. We've been working on our mindsets for about 10 years now and still have to catch ourselves when we almost say "we can't afford that". The amazing thing is, as we started changing our mindsets it gave us opportunities to create more abundance in our lives.

We talk about a moment that changed how Chris viewed time and money, setting both our minds on growing a healthier relationship with money and the impact we could make through it. We'll share the strategy and steps we take to expand our horizons and create income instead of shutting it down immediately and how this has affected our family for the better. Like we said it is a journey, but if you're willing to challenge the limiting beliefs that you may hold about money then you can move past the struggle and start to grow a better life for you and your family. To see where our journey goes and stay connected follow us on social media by clicking the links in the show notes!

More of What We Talk About:

• Understanding what your 'story' about money is
• Confronting our money stories
• The moment Chris started thinking about money differently
• Understanding the value of your time
• How we put ourselves in a position to create
• The moment we started betting on ourselves
• Avoiding language that sets limits
• Having a healthy relationship with money
• Setting a good example for our kids
• Being intentional with our money and looking for an opportunity
• Our strategy when working with money
• The two questions we ask ourselves when making a purchase
• How to find a new vision
• The 3 affirmations you can say about money every day
• And much more!

LINKS:

Website:

• familybrand.com

Social:

• Facebook: www.facebook.com/FamilyBrandOfficial

• Instagram: www.instagram.com/ourfamilybrand
• YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCGu-7odB6gkPbyXpUIQLkrg

• Twitter: https://twitter.com/OurFamilyBrand

Free course:

• familybrand.com/10steps

Episode Minute By Minute:

• 0:02 What to expect today
• 1:49 How the Smith's are serving their community
• 2:14 Let's talk about your story around money
• 5:01 The moment that changed the way Chris sees money
• 10:43 The dangerous part of training time for money
• 18:08 the power of shifting your language around money
• 19:32 Approaching conversation conversations with your kids
• 23:53 The flow state of money
• 27:03 How delegating task can bless other people
• 30:07 Extra money can help you serve more people
• 31:17 the story behind this episode
• 34:20 The "how" never matters
• 41:09 The ROI of investing in yourself
• 45:14 Celebrate the small wins
• 47:27 Are you showing up as a partner in your conversations?

Hey guys, Chris and Melissa here! With summer now just right around the corner, we like most families started dreaming about vacations and what we should do this year. That is why we are excited to share with you this week one of our favorite things to do as a family.

If you follow us on Instagram, you may already know the answer….it's road trips!

Our love of road trips started a few years ago when Chris booked a speaking gig during the middle of spring break. Our solution at the time was to get the kids, rent an RV and drive from Phoenix to San Francisco! Honestly, at first it felt overwhelming and like a really bad idea, but it turned out to be an unforgettable experience. We loved it so much we have made it a goal to take a road trip every year.

We want to challenge you to do the same!

Today let's talk about how taking road trips has brought a new sense of adventure for not only us but for our kids as well, and how some of our most meaningful conversations and experiences are talking about our dreams and goals with no distractions. We'll also give some practical tips and tricks that we do to make it more exciting whether it's an overnight trip or a couple of weeks, why we decided not to eat at any chain restaurants, and why the best plan is to not plan at all.

Getting out of cities and traveling through places with no cell reception, staying at camping grounds, and even taking back roads is something that only continues to grow our family connection deeper. So, we challenge you to go for a road trip this summer whether big or small and bring your family the spirit of adventure!

Are you going to take the challenge? Tag or DM us with your road trip stories. @OurFamilyBrand

More of What We Talk About:

• Our love for road trips and why we think road trips should come back
• Bringing back the sense of adventure
• How we started road tripping with our family
• Our time at Joshua tree
• How we keep things new and exciting even when driving the same trip
• Our practices and thought process to find new experiences
• Being flexible if the road trip doesn't go exactly as planned
• Our recommendations for road trips
• The deeper connection we made as a family
• How to have an adventurous experience whether it's overnight or a couple of weeks
• Why we won't eat at chains while on a road trip
• And much more!

LINKS:

• Explore National Parks
• Scenic By-ways by state

Website:

• familybrand.com

Social:

• Facebook: www.facebook.com/FamilyBrandOfficial

• Instagram: www.instagram.com/ourfamilybrand
• YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCGu-7odB6gkPbyXpUIQLkrg

• Twitter: https://twitter.com/OurFamilyBrand

Free course:

• familybrand.com/10steps

Episode Minute By Minute:

• 0:41 Welcome to today's episode!
• 1:02 Let's talk about Summer plans
• 2:28 the case for road trips
• 3:11 Melissa's love-hate relationship with road trips
• 6:03 The best plan for any road trip
• 12:22 Chris and Melissa's road trip rules
• 16:54 Tips on finding the best campgrounds
• 18:57 Stories from San Francisco
• 20:17 Stay off the beaten path
• 24:27 The restaurants you never forget eating at
• 27:17 Anybody can road trip

Hey guys, Chris and Melissa here!

Recently, we posted on Instagram about how our 4th anniversary was almost our last, if you've listened to Family Brand for a while you know that there was a point in our marriage where we almost gave it all up and were considering divorce. After that post, we were surprised by how many reached out to us because they are in a similar situation. Messages like "How did you go from the brink of divorce to where you are 12 years later with a thriving marriage?" came flooding in.

We have heard similar questions over the years since coming out of that dark season but we feel like we never really give a great answer. Frankly, it's just too big of a question. The reason being, we feel like people are looking for one or two actionable takeaways as an answer, and it's just not possible to save a marriage with a step-by-step checklist.

However, there are practical keys and wisdom we gained after walking out that season and making it to the other side. That's why today we have a raw and honest conversation about why your marriage is worth fighting for.

We know that everyone and every marriage is different, but after our own struggle and personal marriage journey, we believe that this conversation will give you everything you need to start the process of not only saving your marriage but to become a stronger, and happier family in all. Listen in as we talk about how we began the process of saving our marriage and the faith that helped us take it one step at a time.

We aren't going to sugar coat it and make it seem like its an easy thing to do, this will take a lot of mindset changes, surrounding yourself with encouragement and truth, and trying every last option you have, but we also want you to know that there is a third option to stay, work on your marriage, and be happy.

You are stronger than you think, and you can decide to stand up for your marriage, your family, and your kids.

Disclaimer: This is a very direct conversation and this episode may not be exactly what you want to hear if you are in this scenario. However, this is the podcast and conversation we wish we had in that season… We ask you to give it a try and make a stand for your marriage today.

More of What We Talk About:

• Being careful with your words and your perspective
• Why you should surround yourself with people who speak life
• How Melissa kept herself hopeful
• The one question you need to ask yourself to save your marriage
• Understanding why the numbers are important
• Allowing yourself to find the third option
• Why your happiness doesn't depend on outside factors
• The mindset shifts we took to help heal our marriage
• Finding a counselor that is pro-marriage
• The importance of patience when working through this
• Tragedy vs. hell
• Why we don't take our marriage for granted
• And much more!

LINKS:

• Book: Go Giver

• Article: Why Divorce is often not the best option

• Article: Does Divorce Make People Happier?

Website:

• familybrand.com

Social:

• Facebook: www.facebook.com/FamilyBrandOfficial
• Instagram: www.instagram.com/ourfamilybrand
• YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCGu-7odB6gkPbyXpUIQLkrg
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/OurFamilyBrand

Free course:

• familybrand.com/10steps

Episode Minute By Minute:

• 2:40 We aren't going to sugar anything today
• 7:02 One of the most courageous things we can do
• 8:04 Be careful who you confide in
• 14:03 The importance of faith in hard times
• 20:51 The grass is greener where you water it
• 26:49 Our best advice for smuggling marriages
• 27:30 What Chris learned from his grandparent's divorce
• 30:57 Breaking out of your patterns
• 33:03 What to look for in a councilor
• 36:34 If you give it everything you have, it's going to work out.
• 39:17 The importance of patience
• 43:13 The pygmalion effect
• 46:21 Some of the best marriage advice we have gotten
• 48:19 Our final word of encouragement

Hey guys, Melissa here, if you're a parent of young kids you've heard the phrase "Just wait until they're teenagers!" That saying is always been something that makes me pause and think. I get that most of the time this comment is made in good fun, but as you know, we take the language we use with our family seriously. Sayings like this make it feel like we're setting our kids up for failure before they've even had a chance to begin.

In today's episode, we talk with Christi Davis a coach specializing in helping parents raise teenagers. Christi is a mom of seven, a certified life coach, and a public speaker, she has not only helped numerous parents walk through the constantly changing world of teenagers but has navigated it and put these practices to the test.

We talk about how our roles as mothers change as our kids grow older, how you can support them while they find their independence, creating a safe space for your teenager to ask questions, and even how you can find peace and calm in the midst of what feels like crisis.

Christi has some amazing insight on what defines a successful parent, and how you can keep a connection with your teenager even when it seems they are determined to go against everything you say.

With one of our kids becoming a pre-teen I'm finding that I may just have to tweak some stuff so I can instill confidence and security as he starts to navigate the world. I hope you find encouragement and understanding to do what's right for your family, and each individual kid.

For more resources or coaching you can check out Christi's awesome links below!

More of What We Talk About:

• The challenge of transitioning through stages of motherhood
• When you should move from coach to cheerleader
• Understanding trial and error with teenagers
• What a successful parent actually looks like
• Staying out of the trap of "failing" as a parent
• Practicing unconditional love
• How you can support a teenager who is finding themself
• Creating a safe place for your teenagers to ask questions
• Managing your own fears to instill confidence in your teenager
• Finding peace and calm through stressful situations
• And much more!

LINKS:

• Christi's Podcast
• Insta: @christidaviscoaching
• Website
• Book Mentioned

Website:

• familybrand.com

Social:

• Facebook: www.facebook.com/FamilyBrandOfficial
• Instagram: www.instagram.com/ourfamilybrand
• YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCGu-7odB6gkPbyXpUIQLkrg
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/OurFamilyBrand

Free course:

• familybrand.com/10steps

Episode Minute By Minute:

• 0:02 What to expect today
• 1:50 Welcome Christi
• 4:20 Transitioning into a different phase of parenting
• 5:42 What every soon-to-be parent needs to know
• 8:56 Parenting advice from Finding Nemo
• 12:08 How to gauge if you are a good parent
• 16:11 Loving your kids despite the decisions they make
• 17:12 Tweaking your family culture as your kids grow
• 20:15 What to do when your kids start to question their identity
• 22:47 How to remain a safe space for your kids
• 27:45 Parenting from peace
• 30:13 Christi's recommended resources for parents

Today we have two of our favorite people in the whole world as our guests to remind you that YOU are a powerful creator. In this episode, we are joined by our two oldest boys Tate and Tanner.

Not only are these two amazing young men our sons, but they are also young entrepreneurs. It's true, our boys are the owners and founders of a company called "Create or Complain."

If you've listened to us before you know that we place a lot of importance on our family values, and one of those values is that we believe everyone has the choice to create or complain, but you can't do both. This is something that both Tate and Tanner learning personally and have started spreading to others around them.

Listen in as Tate and Tanner tell their story of how they Create and Complain apparel company started, the inspiration behind it, and why it's more powerful to create than it is to complain. You'll hear about their first sales calls, how they pushed through procrastinating on their creation, and why they are so passionate about their vision.

We have worked to instill this in our kids because we know it will make a big impact in their lives, just as much as it's impacted ours, that's why we want to share it with you because we know it will impact yours!

Can you believe they are only 13 and 11? They truly are some of our heroes.

If you want to make a commitment to creating instead of complaining and start impacting lives today, we invite you to help spread the word and don't miss the discount code CREATE on their website for 10% off any Create or Complain apparel. Choose to remind yourself when you put on their shirts in the morning that you have a commitment to CREATE!

More of What We Talk About:

• How Tate and Tanner launched their apparel company
• How Chris showed support without taking control
• Confronting your own hesitation to create
• How procrastination can kill your creative spirit
• A time when Tanner and Tate chose to create instead of complaining
• How living with this value had benefited our whole family
• The power of creating your own life
• The time to start treating yourself like a creator
• Figuring out what constitutes as complaining
• The power of asking
• Tate and Tanner's advice for you
• And much more!

LINKS:

• Createorcomplain.com

Website:

• familybrand.com

Social:

• Facebook: www.facebook.com/FamilyBrandOfficial

• Instagram: www.instagram.com/ourfamilybrand

• YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCGu-7odB6gkPbyXpUIQLkrg

• Twitter: https://twitter.com/OurFamilyBrand

Free course:

• familybrand.com/10steps

Episode Minute By Minute:

• 0:42 Welcome our special guest
• 1:20 Back story on today's topic
• 3:34 How Create or Complain was founded
• 4:39 The goal behind the brand
• 6:31 Tate and Tanners first sales call
• 8:40 When Tate and Tanner made their first $800 in sales
• 10:32 How procrastination makes things harder
• 11:46 Get to know our entrepreneurs
• 14:21 Tips on overcoming their fear
• 18:51 One of Chris' favorite affirmations
• 22:32 How complaining can creep into your life
• 23:38 if you want something, ask for it.
• 25:47 How the boys handled rejection
• 29:41 Final thoughts from Tate and Tanner
• 32:06 Today's challenge for you

Hey, guys! Mellisa here, as you may already know, a few years ago I hung up my nursing scrubs and traded them in for a real estate badge.

My journey has been nothing short of incredible. When someone first mentioned real estate investing, it was always something that piqued my interest but I didn't know if I was capable of it and I doubted that I would be able to do anything with it.

You may be in the same spot, that feeling of something stirring within you is reaching out for more but don't know where to start. That is why I am so excited to share this week's episode with you because we have our first official guest! Join me and guest Deb Cleveland as we talk about how you can get a start in real estate and establish a lasting future for your family.

Deb has been my mentor and fellow real estate investor for a few years now, she has created wealth and freedom within her own life by following tried and true practices to get her business from a little home office to seven figures. She is an amazing real estate investor with a wealth of knowledge and the know-how to create and feed a vision that will keep the momentum going even when you feel like quitting.

Whether you are interested in real estate or not, I 100% believe that what you need to help create your family's brand is to first create a vision. Join us as we dive into Deb's journey from a single mother with no college degree, to a millionaire who built a rock-solid vision for her life. Make your dreams a reality and grow your family and future to be the best they can be. For more resources and information about becoming a real estate investor check out Deb's amazing course and info below!

More of What We Talk About:

• The difference between building wealth and making money
• How Deb created a 2 million dollar business from a room in her home
• How you can build wealth for retirement
• The opportunity to make a difference in the community
• Creating a vision for your future
• How to get started in real estate investing
• Finding your purpose for creating wealth
• How real estate investing allowed Deb to live a free life
• Working in a male-dominated space
• The challenges as a real estate investor
• How to handle any crisis that comes your way
• Setting yourself up to receive your dreams
• How to handle buyer's remorse
• And much more!

LINKS:

• Deb's Free Real Estate Foundation Course
• Deb's Website
• Deb's Facebook

Website:

• familybrand.com

Social:

• Facebook: www.facebook.com/FamilyBrandOfficial
• Instagram: www.instagram.com/ourfamilybrand
• YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCGu-7odB6gkPbyXpUIQLkrg
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/OurFamilyBrand

Free course:

• familybrand.com/10steps

Episode Minute By Minute:

• 0:02 What to expect today
• 1:25 Get to know Deb Cleveland
• 3:49 How Deb got into real estate
• 9:04 Why Deb thinks vision is so important
• 14:00 Debs advice for anyone new to real estate
• 22:22 How to leverage creative financing
• 28:40 How you can apply what you learned from COVID in all areas of life
• 34:52 How many properties Deb buys on the MLS
• 37:13 Mellisa's first-hand experience with Debs coaching
• 42:48 Deb opinion on where the market is heading
• 46:20 How to fight off buyers remorse
• 47:17 When to walk away from a deal
• 50:80 Debs last piece of advice

Isn't it crazy to think it has almost been one year since the world hit the pause button?

Much like the 911 attack, it seems like everyone remembers the exact moment when the country went on lockdown. In great detail, you could probably describe where you were, what you were doing, who you were with, and how it felt.

This week in the Smith house we have been thinking a lot about mental health. Not just for us as a couple, but for our kids too.

Recently, we came across a study that surveyed 350 children and they found that 70% percent of the children had experienced a deterioration of their mental health. This is not surprising with all of the changes that kids were thrust into in such a short amount of time. Think about it.

No in person school, no more hanging out with friends, no more sports, birthday parties, shopping in an actual store. Not to mention trying to balance the feeling of missing grandparents, but knowing that staying away is how to keep them safe.

Sure, you could say kids had it easy because they aren't worried about the market crash or the economy, but when you look at it from their perspective; their whole world changed and turned upside down.

Our point is, mental health and learning how to become resilient is a family affair.

In today's episode, we want to share with you the ways we are intentionally creating a family culture where everyone can talk about their thoughts, identify specific feelings, and emotions without fear of judgment. Plus, learn how to help each other, and kids keep a "can-do" attitude despite what the current circumstances may be.

As we say in our house, Smiths do hard things.

We know your family can too!

More of What We Talk About:

• How the pandemic is affecting children
• The importance of sharing feelings
• How talking about things immediately, can improve mental health
• Having open conversations with the whole family
• What you should be asking your kids every week
• Teaching our kids how to verbalize what they're feeling
• Creating a "no judgment" zone and why it matters
• The importance of communicating emotions to your spouse
• Leading by example
• How to teach your kids vulnerability
• The unexpected way knowing your family history can help with mental health
• And much more!

Website:

• familybrand.com

Social:

• Facebook: www.facebook.com/FamilyBrandOfficial
• Instagram: www.instagram.com/ourfamilybrand
• YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCGu-7odB6gkPbyXpUIQLkrg
• Twitter: twitter.com/OurFamilyBrand

Free course:

• familybrand.com/10steps

Episode Minute By Minute:

• 0:42 Welcome to the show!
• 0:56 Why Melissa loves valentines day
• 1:23 Today's topic: Hope for the future
• 3:08 How the pandemic has affected children mental health around the world
• 5:02 Creating an environment of sharing
• 9:05 Using your parental intuition
• 10:00 One practical way to create a safe environment for your children to share their feelings
• 11:11 Modeling venerability to your kids
• 13:40 Restoring hope
• 16:26 The importance of taking a step back
• 18:05 Every family has a story
• 19:00 How your understanding your family history helps with mental health
• 22:29 Reminding yourself of who you really are