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Ep 22 - The Scary Stories We Tell Ourselves
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As parents, we know the scariest stories are the ones we tell ourselves. Have you ever been shut down by the Three-Headed Resource Monster telling you that you don't have the time, money,...
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Ep 21 - 3 Questions to Discover What You Really Want
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Explore the transformative power of asking "Blue Sky Questions." You'll discover the invaluable insight of challenging societal expectations, paving the way for your authentic self to shine through....
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Ep 20 - How to Ruin a Marriage
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Nobody wants to ruin a marriage but we all know how to do it. Using a design strategy trusted in many industries you can reverse engineer how to make your marriage flourish. Erik and Emily pull back...
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Ep 19 - Our Favorite Quote on Parenting
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Adulting is getting a bad name but it shouldn't be that way. One of the most important parts of parenting is your ongoing self-education. This is great news because it aligns your personal goals and...
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Ep 18 - The 100 Year Grid
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More than 25% of all young adults are estranged from their families. No wonder parents fear losing connection with their adult kids. We’ve talked with hundreds of newly launched adults and they have...
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Ep 17 - What is Life Design?
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What are the dangers of living by default? Resentment, escapism, addiction, broken relationships, and worse. What are the benefits of living by design? More confidence, more happiness, better health,...
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Ep 16 - Family Lessons Being Robbed in Rome - Dan + Natalie Reeves
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If you’ve ever wondered what it’s really like to sell your house and travel Europe as a family, you’ll find honest unglamorous answers in this revealing interview. Dan and Natalie have been on the...
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Ep 15 - How Pursuing Your Dreams Helps Your Kids
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"I don't just want to give my kids a better life, I want to show them how you live a life that's meaningful." One thing they'll see is what is involved in the journey (it's not always fun) and that...
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Ep 14 - Why Your Kids Should Be in 2nd Place
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Why does Dad always get the biggest piece of cake? Because of this advice we got from a couple who was happily married for nearly 60 years! If you're willing to do this, it will make your marriage...
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Ep 13 - Who Pays for What? (with adult kids)
A Life Design Podcast for Moms and Dads Who Want to Make Midlife Meaningful, What Could Go Right? features personal growth, family connections, and parenting adult kids. The show is hosted by Erik Orton and Emily...
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Ep 12 - How to Help Your Kids Move Out (and In)
Your kids are ready to move out, but are they roommate ready? This is an opportunity for adult kids to learn new communication skills. Whether your kids need a little support or a lot, this episode can help. We share...
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Ep 11 - Marriage & Midlife Pivots: Y.E. Young + Jayne Young - Part 2
If you’ve ever wondered if your marriage could be better than “fine.” If you’ve ever wondered what a resilient, connected, satisfying marriage looks like from the inside, listen to this. Peek inside the deep,...
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