The EXTRAORDINARY Family Life Podcast

The EXTRAORDINARY Family Life Podcast

THE podcast for parents with big dreams who want to create an EXTRAORDINARY lifestyle but feel stuck. Greg and Rachel Denning are parents of 7 children whom they've traveled with to 60+ countries on 5 continents -- all while homeschooling and building a multi-six-figure location independent biz. Let them show you how to finally break through what's holding you back so you can achieve your biggest dreams -- even with a family!

Episodes

July 3, 2025 28 mins

Do you feel like you're losing connection with your teen—or worse, already have? You're not alone… but it doesn't have to be that way.


In this powerful and honest episode, we share 6 strategic parenting techniques that have helped us raise mature, respectful, and emotionally healthy teens—without control, punishment, or endless conflict.


If you're frustrated by moodiness, defiance, secretive behavior, or a lack of trust in your relat...

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    Are you wondering why your 18-year-old still acts like a teenager? Science confirms it—they’re not fully adults yet. So how do you parent emerging adults ages 18–25 with wisdom, influence, and connection?

    In this powerful episode, we share the essential mindset and parenting strategies you need to guide your teens and young adults through their most formative and vulnerable years.

    We dive into why your role as a parent doesn’t stop a...

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    Do you ever wonder why you're not happy, even when life looks good on the outside?

    You’re raising kids, checking off your to-do list, maybe even living in your dream house—but something still feels… off. Like you’re just going through the motions. If that’s you, this episode is exactly what you need.

    In this honest and actionable conversation, we share 7 specific strategies we use as a couple and family to intentionally practice happ...

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    Are you constantly feeling overwhelmed, irritated, or like you’re just going through the motions of family life?

    Do you wish you could feel more joy, peace, and connectionbut don’t know how to actually get there in the midst of chores, tantrums, and to-do lists?

    In this episode, we share how to actually enjoy family life—even when it’s hard, boring, or chaotic. We explore how being present—truly present—can radically transform your ...

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    Are the men in your home grumpy, disconnected, or hard to reach emotionally? Do you ever feel like there's a quiet tension simmering under the surface of your marriage?


    In this raw and honest conversation, we dive into how unmet sexual needs (and/or porn usage) —and a lack of emotional and physical connection—are contributing to frustration, moodiness, and even disconnection in marriage and family life.


    You might be surprised to lear...

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    Are you tired of feeling stuck in the same frustrating patterns of family conflict?

    Do small arguments keep escalating, leaving you drained, defeated, or disconnected?

    In this empowering episode, we break down exactly how to step out of the Family Drama Triangle—the toxic cycle of victim, villain, and rescuer that silently sabotages your parenting, partnership, and peace.

    We share the 3 surprisingly simple steps that will help you bre...

  • Are you struggling with how to handle conflicts and tough behavior with your kids?

    Do consequences often feel harsh or ineffective, leaving your family stressed instead of connected?

    In this episode, we dive deep into using natural consequences as a powerful tool for conflict resolution in your family. Instead of punishments or power struggles, discover how fun yet impactful consequences can teach kids respect, empathy, and responsib...

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    Are you and your spouse constantly disagreeing about HOW to best parent your children?

    Are you wondering if one (or both) of your parenting styles is hurting your child’s emotional growth?

    And if so, what do you do about it, especially when you disagree so adamantly?

    In this episode, we unpack the subtle but powerful effects that parenting styles have on children’s development—especially when it comes to raising resilient, well-adjust...

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    Do your kids struggle with tantrums, power struggles, or emotional meltdowns—and you’re not sure how to stop the cycle without yelling or harsh discipline?

    After posting on Instagram about how we raised our 7 kids without yelling, punishments, or power struggles, we received so much interest and questions from parents wanting to know—is it really possible?

    Yes, it is—and in this episode, we share exactly how we did it.

    Raising emotion...

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    Feeling torn between your big dreams and the tiny humans in your care?

    Do you ever wonder if you’ll ever have the time, energy, or space to pursue the big dreams in your heart — while you're still night nursing, co-sleeping, and managing tantrums between business tasks?

    You're not alone.

    In this episode, Rachel gets real about what it takes to be an ambitious mom in the baby and toddler years — and why the real secret isn'...

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    Do your kids constantly bicker, tattle, or compete for attention? Are you tired of breaking up fights and wondering if sibling rivalry is just normal?

    In this episode, we dive deep into how we've navigated sibling dynamics while raising seven kids—without letting rivalry and resentment take over our home.

    We share the simple but powerful habits that have helped us create a strong family culture where our kids actually like each o...

  • Have you ever worried about whether your parenting methods are building real emotional connection—or unintentionally causing harm?

    We received a thoughtful question from a listener who shared a heartbreaking personal story: while her mom intended to foster attachment, her methods—like forced "holding time"—ended up destroying trust and psychological safety instead.

    In this episode, we dive deep into what we do and do not me...

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    Are you struggling with constant meltdowns, defiance, rebellion, or other 'bad' behavior from your child—whether they’re 3 or 23?

    Do you feel disconnected from them and like they won't listen, share, confide, or trust you?

    Here’s the truth: “bad” behavior is almost never the real issue.

    It’s a signal—a symptom of something deeper going on beneath the surface… usually a broken or weakened emotional connection with you, the...

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    Are you overwhelmed by your child’s clinginess, emotional meltdowns, tantrums, or constant need for attention?

    Do you want to be a calm, connected parent—but feel touched out, maxed out, and unsure how to respond without creating 'bad habits' in your children?

    In this episode, we respond to a heartfelt question from a listener who asked: “How do I support my children when they’re being emotionally needy—but I’m running on emp...

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    Are you feeling overwhelmed by the idea of providing an exceptional education for your children? Do you want to foster a love of learning while preparing them for a future filled with curiosity and independence?

    In this second part of a two-part episode, we address a question from a listener—a successful businesswoman and mom of four—who is struggling to balance her career, homeschooling aspirations, and being the most present mom s...

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    Are you struggling to balance your business/career while being a present mom at the same time?

    (We had multiple technical issues with this episode. Please forgive the sudden ending).

    Achieving work-life balance as a mompreneur can feel impossible, but the small decisions you make every day can either help you manage overwhelm or contribute to burnout.

    In this episode, we dive deep into how to create a work-life balance without sacrif...

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    Are you struggling with finding the balance between 'guiding' your kids' choices and empowering them with real (but frightening) agency? 

    In this episode, we answer a listener’s thoughtful question about how to support their kids in developing individual agency while still fostering a strong, supportive parental attachment and safe environment that protects from real risk without being overly controlling and 'helicop...

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    Are you struggling with how to handle your child's tough emotions or challenging behaviors?

    Did you know that it's the small, everyday habits that are sabotaging your family's happiness and contributing to misbehavior?

    In this episode, we dive into the things we NEVER do as parents of 7 children to ensure a positive, nurturing family culture that helps our children grow into well-adjusted, confident, and emotionally resilient individ...

  • Does having children or being married make you more unhappy than single or childless individuals? Many people (rightly) say 'Yes'! That's why more and more people are choosing to remain single, to avoid long-term commitments, and to vow to never have children at all. Because it IS hard and often makes you 'unhappy'.

    But what if happiness is not the point of life? What if the challenges of marriage and parenting aren't something to a...

  • Are you feeling confused, frustrated, or angry about the noise of politics and social media? Constantly caught between opposing views, trying to figure out what’s true? In this episode, we explore the idea that true change begins with YOU. Instead of getting caught up in the endless political cycle, we focus on self development and taking control of your own life.

    As the world seems more divided than ever, the only way forward is to...

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