The Intentional Family

In this fun episode, Rachel shares stories and lessons learned from her epic trip to London. Focused podcast Relay 10 Live in London Bread Street Tottenham Hotspur The British Museum Hackney Empire Westminster Abbey Hampstead Heath London Pass

Mike and Rachel share a simple strategy for focusing intention in order to produce lasting change. Personal Retreat Handbook The 12 Week Year by Brian Moran and Michael Lennington The One Thing by Gary Keller & Jay Papasan The Library Simon Sinek on Intensity vs. Consistency

Rachel shares the pitfalls of complaining, how to do it strategically to bring about change, and a compelling story about gratitude. The Hiding Place by Corrie Ten Boom

This episode of The Intentional Family is brought to you by: Aeropress : Make great coffee on the go with the Aeropress Go Plus. Get 20% off with the code FAMILY. In this episode, Mike and Rachel share why it is vital that every leader guards their heart. 3 Reasons Why You Must Guard Your Heart | Michael Hyatt Mike’s cycle diagrams Bookworm #196: Why We Sleep Mike’s Journaling course

In this episode, Rachel shares some wisdom and ideas on how to nurture a child’s heart.

This Episode of The Intentional Family is sponsored by: AeroPress: Skip the drive-thru and make great coffee at home. Save $20 on your order at aeropress.com/family when you use coupon code FAMILY . Rachel and Mike share tips to help you increase the quantity and quality of your sleep. Mike’s newsletter on Sleep The Sleep Revolution by Arianna Huffington Why We Sleep by Matthew Walker Phillips Hue...

Rachel & Mike discuss the importance of having direction and share strategies for how to stay on target in different areas of your life. Let Go, Luke | Cotton Bureau Personal Retreat Handbook Obsidian University Starter Vault Mike’s newsletter on sleep Hidrate Spark water bottle Echo prayer app Mike’s Reading Masterclass Mike’s community (The Library)

Rachel shares the why behind their decision to homeschool and offers encouragement to live out the unique life that we are each designed to live. The Proust & The Squid by Maryanne Wolf Reader Come Home by Maryanne Wolf Focused #196: Focus & The Reading Life, with Maryanne Wolf

Rachel shares practical tips, habits, and ideas to help you curb the chaos at home and keep the main thing the main thing. LifeTheme Cohort Reading Masterclass

Rachel shares keeping the main thing the main thing and how to make sure what’s most important stays in the forefront of our minds. Mike’s Reading Workshop Charlotte Mason Scripture Memory System Sarah Blount Discipleship on the Go The Jesus Storybook Bible

Rachel shares about stewardship and how we can apply this powerful principle to our lives. Steward Greek definition Mealtrain Atlas of the Heart by Brené Brown The Practice of Story Stewardship

Rachel shares lessons about why self-care is so important from her struggles of not wanting to be "selfish." “The Cello in The Rain” MyFitnessPal

Mike and Rachel share about the power of reading and how what you read actually changes your brain. Focused #196: Focus & the Reading Life, with Maryanne Wolf Maryanne Wolf Reader, Come Home by Maryann Wolf The Proust & the Squid by Maryann Wolf Island of Understanding Bookworm Piercing the Darkness by Frank Peretti How to Read a Book by Mortimer Adler Leaders Eat Last by Simon Sinek Steal...

Rachel talks about her favorite writing program and shares writing samples from her children’s stories and papers. Institute for Excellence in Writing Fix It! Grammar Maryanne Wolf The Runaway by Normal Rockwell

Rachel shares about what focus is from a photographer’s perspective, why it matters, and what to do when you find your focus starts to drift. Lion Tamer story Focused podcast

Rachel & Mike revisit the topic of yearly themes and share their words for 2024. Focused NeuYear calendar Obsidian University cohort Mike’s Multi-Scale Planning YouTube video Mike’s Personal Retreat course Hidrate Spark Water Bottle Focused #194: I’d Like to Take a Mulligan

Rachel & Mike unpack this Latin phrase for "love of fate" and explain why you don't have to like what happens in order to use it for your advantage. Amor Fati Back to the Future UHF Mike’s YouTube channel How to Do a Personal Retreat in Obsidian Atlas of the Heart by Brené Brown

Rachel shares about the value of tradition in helping to forge meaningful connections between families and friends. Classical Conversations The Giving Manger The Intentional Family #73: 2023 Words for the Year

This Episode of The Intentional Family is sponsored by: Green Chef : The #1 Meal Kit for eating clean. Get Green Chef’s best deal of the year ($250 off!) at greenchef.com/intentional250 and use coupon code intentional250 . Rachel encourages listeners to experience joy, lighten up, and laugh.

Rachel & Mike share a sneak peak of the LifeTheme cohort where they talk about finding your why, the 3 components of motivation, and using moments of impact to help you dial in your LifeTheme. LifeTheme Cohort Start With Why by Simon Sinek Ikigai by Héctor García and Francesc Miralles Flow by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi Master Your Motivation by Susan Fowler The Second Mountain by Arthur Brooks Ch...

This Episode of The Intentional Family is sponsored by: Green Chef : The #1 Meal Kit for eating clean. Get 60% plus free shipping at greenchef.com/60intentional . Rachel explains the value of losing and why failure doesn’t have to be fatal. November 2023 LifeTheme Cohort coupon code FAMILY to save $50 The Life of George Mueller

Rachel & Mike discuss finding purpose & making adjustments. The Intentional Family #22: Your LifeTheme The Intentional Family #79: Knowing Your Why How to Time Block Your Day in Obsidian | YouTube Man’s Search for Meaning by Victor Frankl | Amazon The LifeTheme Cohort (Use coupon code FAMILY to save $50) Personal Retreat Handbook

Rachel talks about her battle with insecurity and shares three tips to help you overcome it.

Rachel shares the process she underwent recently to conquer overwhelm. Procrastinate on Purpose by Rory Vaden Classical Conversations Obsidian University Obsidian 101

Rachel & Mike discuss how and why consistency, not intensity, is the key to long-term progress. Getaway House - save $25 using our link Simon Sinek on Intensity vs. Consistency Atomic Habits by James Clear Continuous Improvement | jamesclear.com Do Nothing app