Rachel E. Denning

26/12/2023

New Episode! " #244 Make NEXT Year Your Best Yet! How to Turn Your Family Dreams into Reality"

As we record this we're sitting in an Airbnb in Tangier, Morocco , living yet *another* of our family's dreams -- to road trip from Portugal to Morocco. Before this trip is over we'll travel from our home base in Portugal to ...

As we record this we're sitting in an Airbnb in Tangier, Morocco , living yet *another* of our family's dreams -- to road trip from Portugal to Morocco. …

11/12/2023

New Episode! " #243 Why You Don't Enjoy Parenthood As Much As You'd Hoped You Would"

Before we had kids, we all had idealized visions of what we *thought* it would be like. For me, it included images of perfectly dressed and pressed children with clean faces sitting on a picnic blanket in the sunshine, enjoyi...

Before we had kids, we all had idealized visions of what we *thought* it would be like. For me, it included images of perfectly dressed and pressed child…

06/12/2023

New Episode! " #242 HOW to (Enjoy) Spending More Time with Your Spouse & Kids"

"What would I actually do if I spent more time with my wife and kids? What does that look like? " "I went on a getaway with my husband and I was bored . I couldn't wait to get back to the kids." "I've been going on more dates...

"What would I actually do if I spent more time with my wife and kids? What does that look like? " "I went on a getaway with my husband and I was bored . …

15/11/2023

New Episode! " #241 Stop Controlling Your Kids & Instead Gain Their Love, Respect & Admiration"

In this episode, hosts Greg and Rachel share insights into fostering a parenting style and family culture that nurtures instilling values through individual autonomy INSTEAD of through parental control. In part one, the discu...

In this episode, hosts Greg and Rachel share insights into fostering a parenting style and family culture that nurtures instilling values through individ…

07/11/2023

New Episode! " #240 Dealing with Picky Eaters & Empowering a Lifetime of Healthy Food Choices"

In this episode, our hosts Greg and Rachel dive deep into the world of healthy eating and the importance of instilling good dietary habits in children . To begin, they shed light on the significance of food choices and the im...

In this episode, our hosts Greg and Rachel dive deep into the world of healthy eating and the importance of instilling good dietary habits in children . …

31/10/2023

New Episode! " #239 Stop Punishing. Learn How to (Effectively) Discipline Your Kids"

Would you love to know how to EFFECTIVELY & correctily discipline your kids? (There is a wrong and right way.) Would you like to be able to discipline without the drama, yelling, punishing, or nagging, AND do it in a way that...

Would you love to know how to EFFECTIVELY & correctily discipline your kids? (There is a wrong and right way.) Would you like to be able to discipline wi…

30/10/2023

I love Seville ❤️

Have you been? Don’t want to go?

24/10/2023

New Episode! " #238 Israel/Palestine, Ukraine, W.H.O., 'The Great Reset', Tolerance, Murdered Activists, and Other Craziness! 🤪"

We cover a LOT of things in this episode as we discuss, examine, and analyze things that have been on our minds during the last week and as we ask each other WHAT'S GOING ON IN THE WORLD?? We're not talking about conspiracy t...

We cover a LOT of things in this episode as we discuss, examine, and analyze things that have been on our minds during the last week and as we ask each o…

10/10/2023

New Episode! " #237 The Stability of Your Family Life DEPENDS on the Stability of Your Marriage"

In this series about raising well-adjusted kids and better family stability , we're now diving into the 2nd level of the Extraordinary Family Life Pyramid -- Marriage! YOU are the foundation of your family life, followed by y...

In this series about raising well-adjusted kids and better family stability , we're now diving into the 2nd level of the Extraordinary Family Life Pyrami…

03/10/2023

New Episode! " #236 Creating Stability: Become a Better Problem Solver to Become a Better Parent"

If you've been a parent long you know that parenting often feels like a series of problems to solve. This is accurate. So it only makes sense that if you become a better problem-solver, you will become a better parent. Contin...

If you've been a parent long you know that parenting often feels like a series of problems to solve. This is accurate. So it only makes sense that if you…

26/09/2023

New Episode! " #235 Creating a Family Culture of Stability, Safety, Trust, & Well-Adjusted Family Members"

"My kids are having a hard time adjusting to _______ (moving, traveling, homeschooling, divorce, death, etc). How can I help them?" We've received a question like this dozens of times over the years. Parents the world over wo...

"My kids are having a hard time adjusting to _______ (moving, traveling, homeschooling, divorce, death, etc). How can I help them?" We've received a ques…

19/09/2023

New Episode! " #234 College, Drug Lords, Billboards & Totalitarianism in America"

After nine months of traveling outside of the USA (to 17+ countries from Tromsø to Cairo), we return to take care of some things that will help us make a permanent transition to our home base in Portugal... But as usual, ther...

After nine months of traveling outside of the USA (to 17+ countries from Tromsø to Cairo), we return to take care of some things that will help us make a…

01/09/2023

5 Star Review: "This podcast is a must!: The Dennings are rare gems in this world today, and their podcast is thoughtful, honest, and passionate! I’m so appreciative of their topics an…" via

This podcast is a must!: The Dennings are rare gems in this world today, and their podcast is thoughtful, honest, and passionate! I’m so appreciative of their topics and their takes on them because all too often they are topics circulating in my mind and my family, and the Denning’s explorations...

29/08/2023

New Episode! " #233 The Impending Unraveling (and Collapse?) of Society -- How to Protect Your Family"

In this episode, we philosophize (are you surprised?) about observations we've been making for the past decade or more as we've read, studied, and traveled to 50+ countries. It's kind of like putting together a puzzle. You ta...

22/08/2023

New Episode! " #232 PROTECT Your Kids NOW from Traffickers & S*xual Abusers"

In this very important episode, Greg and I discuss first-hand knowledge we have about the growing industry of human trafficking . We also talk about sexual abuse, how it happens, and how to protect your kids. If you think it ...

In this very important episode, Greg and I discuss first-hand knowledge we have about the growing industry of human trafficking . We also talk about sexu…

08/08/2023

New Episode! " #231 Speak ONLY Truth to Gain More Influence With Your Kids"

We've never told any of our 7 children there is a Santa Clause or a Tooth Fairy. That's because we always wanted to be seen as people our children can believe and trust -- NO MATTER WHAT -- especially when it comes to discern...

We've never told any of our 7 children there is a Santa Clause or a Tooth Fairy. That's because we always wanted to be seen as people our children can be…

18/07/2023

New Episode! " #230 How to Handle the Stress & Pressure of Family Life and to Move Into Higher Level Emotions"

I (Rachel) cried today. It was because of the stress and pressure and overwhelm of 'all the things' I have to get done by a looming deadline, and it was sparked by the small irritations of family life. So Greg and I do what w...

I (Rachel) cried today. It was because of the stress and pressure and overwhelm of 'all the things' I have to get done by a looming deadline, and it was …

11/07/2023

New Episode! " #229 How to Plan BIG Adventures for Your Family (+ Budget & Costs)"

After posting reels on Instagram about our most recent 6-month trip to 17 countries in Europe, Asia, and Africa, I've had many people ask: "How do you even BEGIN planning a trip like that?" "What was your budget for this expe...

After posting reels on Instagram about our most recent 6-month trip to 17 countries in Europe, Asia, and Africa, I've had many people ask: "How do you ev…

27/06/2023

New Episode! " #228 How to Help Your Kids LOVE 'Reading' (aka Stories, Learning, & Growing)"

"Do you have a podcast episode or advice somewhere where you talk about how you instilled a love of reading in your children ? As parents love reading and have read a lot to our children when they were young. Sometimes we sti...

"Do you have a podcast episode or advice somewhere where you talk about how you instilled a love of reading in your children ? As parents love reading an…

20/06/2023

New Episode! " #227 Babe, I Want to Be Able to Talk to You About ANYTHING -- Let's Listen & Discuss This"

In Greg's work as a coach, he often hears something like this: "Yes I agree, but how do I talk to my spouse about that??? " Sometimes we're shocked that a spouse feels like they can't bring up a topic with their 'better half'...

In Greg's work as a coach, he often hears something like this: "Yes I agree, but how do I talk to my spouse about that??? " Sometimes we're shocked that …

13/06/2023

New Episode! " #226 Please Don't Be Offended That I Shared This Episode With You -- Here's Why YOU (and I) Need a Coach"

Greg received an email from a friend who said, " My son needs a life coach :) " His response was, " EVERYONE needs a life coach." The stigma is that only people with problems or those who 'can't figure it out' need a life coa...

Greg received an email from a friend who said, " My son needs a life coach :) " His response was, " EVERYONE needs a life coach." The stigma is that only…

30/05/2023

New Episode! " #225 How to Help Your (Public or Homeschool) Kids Get a World-Class Education"

No matter if you homeschool or send your kids to public or private school, YOU are responsible for the outcomes of their education. The first step is for YOU to define what EDUCATION means to you . Is it academic learning? Gr...

No matter if you homeschool or send your kids to public or private school, YOU are responsible for the outcomes of their education. The first step is for…

29/05/2023

✔️Bucket List camel picture of the pyramids of Giza.

I love Egypt ❤️

23/05/2023

New Episode! " #224 How (& WHY) to Have S*x 3-6 Times a Week EVEN with Kids, Businesses, Homeschool, Jobs, Activities, and More"

This episode would not be complete without listening to these episodes as well: What Wives Need to Know About Their Husband's S*x Drives And What Men Need to Know About Themselves S*x-quel Follow-Up Episode with Rachel Dennin...

This episode would not be complete without listening to these episodes as well: What Wives Need to Know About Their Husband's S*x Drives And What Men Nee…

16/05/2023

New Episode! " #223 How to Prevent 80% of Problems & Find Lasting Solutions When Challenges Do Arise"

Do you feel stuck? Or like you're constantly dealing with the same problems -- in your marriage, with your kids, or your finances? Does it feel like you can never 'afford it' -- no matter what it is? Or that you keep having t...

Do you feel stuck? Or like you're constantly dealing with the same problems -- in your marriage, with your kids, or your finances? Does it feel like you …