The Intentional Family

Mike and Rachel unpack family routines, rhythms, and the roadblocks that consistently get in the way.Intentional Family RecordingA Simple System to Help You Focus on What Really MattersSkylight CalendarDaily Rituals by Mason CurreyThe Confident Mind by Dr. Nate Zinsser

Rachel & Mike recap their first LifeTheme Live event by sharing takeaways and lessons learned.Personal Socrates by Marc ChampagneThe LibraryLifeTheme Hybrid Cohort

Rachel shares encouragement with all moms out there to remember your unique calling and strength.

Learn the life-saving power of forgiveness as Rachel shares stories from the amazing life of a Rwandan Holocaust survivor.Left to Tell by Immaculée IlibagizaThe Bait of Satan by John Bevere

Mike and Rachel continue the conversation on communication, addressing the single greatest obstacle to effective communication: the illusion that it has actually happened.The Intentional Family #131: Communicate With Love5 Types of Wealth by Sahil BloomPersonal Socrates by Marc ChampagneSkylight Family Calendar

Even when you're mad, communicating with love will keep a relationship intact while still addressing issues that inevitably arise. In this episode, Mike and Rachel share how to keep the lines of communication open with love even in the midst of conflict.

Finding joy in the midst of hardship, grief, and single parenting are a few topics in this powerful interview with Rachel's Mom.Editor's Note: The audio quality of this episode is not the best. But we believe the content is worth releasing even if it doesn't quite meet our usual quality standards. Our apologies!

Tech monsters and screen zombies don't have to take over your family life. In this episode, Rachel shares about a powerful tool known as a digital detox.Digital Detox by Molly DefrankTime Timer

Rachel explains the difference between fear and anxiety, along with what you can do to escape being stuck in these emotions. Understanding Fear, Anxiety, and Phobias

Rachel talks about the necessity of rest and shares practical tips to help you relax.The Transcriptional Repressor DEC2 Regulates Sleep Length in MammalsThe People Who Barely Sleep | BBC

Rachel interviews Mike about his approach to managing information, his signature product, and lessons learned from the recent LifeHQ launch.LifeHQPractical PKM CohortScholarship Link

Rachel shares personal insights from recent experience about how to deal with disappointment and failure in a positive way.

Mike and Rachel share the inspiration behind selecting words for the year and share theirs for 2025.Focused #218: Turning Down the Volume, with Stephen HackettLifeHQNeuYear Focused CalendarCoretex #162: 2025 Yearly Themes

Rachel interviews five young guests about their favorite holiday memories and traditions.

In this episode, Rachel shares how creating a love for lifelong learning can (and should) be cultivated.BookwormAffinity Designer30 Lessons for Living by Dr. Karl PillemerClassical Conversations

Rachel shares how to curate responsibilities through 5 practical steps to help create margin and intentionality.The LifeTheme cohortThe Intentional Family #117: Death by ExtracurricularsAnti-Time Management by Richie Norton

In this episode, Rachel shares practical examples and powerful principles on the importance of stewardship.

In this episode, Rachel provides encouragement to overworked, overwhelmed, under-compensated parents.

Rachel offers encouragement for how we can invest in our children's future by noticing and fostering the things that spark delight.The Young WriterRead Aloud RevivalClassical Conversations BooksInstitute for Excellence in WritingThe Lost Tools of WritingThe Christian Imagination by Leland RykenWordsmithy by Douglas Wilson

Rachel shares about the benefits and potential pitfalls of extracurricular activities and how to curate what's best for your children.

Rachel & Mike discuss the components of a great marriage, with all of the highs and lows.

Rachel shares time management wisdom from lessons learned after experimenting with many different ideas, systems, and tools.Mike's newsletter on procrastinationAnalog by UgmonkM.C. SquaresWet erase markers

In this fun episode, Rachel shares stories and lessons learned from her epic trip to London.Focused podcastRelay 10 Live in LondonBread StreetTottenham HotspurThe British MuseumHackney EmpireWestminster AbbeyHampstead HeathLondon Pass

Mike and Rachel share a simple strategy for focusing intention in order to produce lasting change.Personal Retreat HandbookThe 12 Week Year by Brian Moran and Michael LenningtonThe One Thing by Gary Keller & Jay PapasanThe LibrarySimon 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 HyattMike's cycle diagramsBookworm #196: Why We SleepMike'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 SleepThe Sleep Revolution by Arianna HuffingtonWhy We Sleep by Matthew WalkerPhillips Hue LightsYogi Bedtime Tea

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 BureauPersonal Retreat HandbookObsidian University Starter VaultMike's newsletter on sleepHidrate Spark water bottleEcho prayer appMike's Reading MasterclassMike'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 WolfReader Come Home by Maryanne WolfFocused #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 CohortReading 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 WorkshopCharlotte Mason Scripture Memory SystemSarah Blount Discipleship on the GoThe Jesus Storybook Bible

Rachel shares about stewardship and how we can apply this powerful principle to our lives.Steward Greek definitionMealtrainAtlas of the Heart by Brené BrownThe 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 WolfMaryanne WolfReader, Come Home by Maryann WolfThe Proust & the Squid by Maryann WolfIsland of UnderstandingBookwormPiercing the Darkness by Frank PerettiHow to Read a Book by Mortimer AdlerLeaders Eat Last by Simon SinekSteal Like an Artist by Austin KleonThe Mountain in the Sea by Ray Nayler

Rachel talks about her favorite writing program and shares writing samples from her children's stories and papers.Institute for Excellence in WritingFix It! GrammarMaryanne WolfThe 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 storyFocused podcast

Rachel & Mike revisit the topic of yearly themes and share their words for 2024.Focused NeuYear calendarObsidian University cohortMike's Multi-Scale Planning YouTube videoMike's Personal Retreat courseHidrate Spark Water BottleFocused #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 FatiBack to the FutureUHFMike's YouTube channelHow to Do a Personal Retreat in ObsidianAtlas of the Heart by Brené Brown

Rachel shares about the value of tradition in helping to forge meaningful connections between families and friends.Classical ConversationsThe Giving MangerThe 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 CohortStart With Why by Simon SinekIkigai by Héctor García and Francesc MirallesFlow by Mihaly CsikszentmihalyiMaster Your Motivation by Susan FowlerThe Second Mountain by Arthur BrooksChris Bailey TED TalkPersonal Socrates by Marc ChampagneHidden Potential by Adam GrantLifeTheme email course

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 $50The Life of George Mueller

Rachel & Mike discuss finding purpose & making adjustments.The Intentional Family #22: Your LifeThemeThe Intentional Family #79: Knowing Your WhyHow to Time Block Your Day in Obsidian | YouTubeMan's Search for Meaning by Victor Frankl | AmazonThe 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 VadenClassical ConversationsObsidian UniversityObsidian 101

Rachel & Mike discuss how and why consistency, not intensity, is the key to long-term progress.Getaway House - save $25 using our linkSimon Sinek on Intensity vs. ConsistencyAtomic Habits by James ClearContinuous Improvement | jamesclear.comDo Nothing app

In this episode, Rachel talks about the importance of authenticity in child training and shares some strategies for creating alignment amongst the members in your family.Faith-Based Productivity CommunityDiscipleship On the Go

Rachel shares the importance of surrounding ourselves with people who will challenge and inspire us.Faith-Based Productivity CommunityClassical ConversationsMacstock Conference and ExpoToastmastersBookworm

Rachel shares a compelling appeal to be a creator and not just a consumer of media.Macstock Conference and ExpoGroundhog DayBookworm2019 Common Sense Census: Media Use by Tweens and TeensSmartphone Addiction Statistics for 2023How to Set Up Screen TimeLego Life AppAffinity DesignerToby's Puzzle Box

Rachel interviews Mike to discover his take on social media and how he uses various platforms with intention.Chris Bailey's booksThe Social DilemmaMake Time by Jake Knapp and John ZeratskyHypefuryFaith-Based Productivity CommunityObsidian UniversityMacstockCreator ScienceToby's Lego Puzzle BoxThe Light Phone