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Season 7

March 26, 2025

The Family Peacekeeper: Are You Solving or Enabling Family Conflicts? | S7 E29

Do you always find yourself in the middle of family conflicts, trying to keep the peace?  If so, you might be filling a role that no one asked you to fill - and it might be causing more harm than good.
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The Family Peacekeeper: Are You Solving or Enabling Family Conflicts? | S7 E29
March 19, 2025

Ideal Kids or Idol Kids? How To Keep the Right Priorities in Your Parenting | S7 E28

Is it possible to be TOO focused on your kids?  Navigating the journey of parenthood can be challenging, especially when your instinct is to make your children the center of your universe.
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Ideal Kids or Idol Kids? How To Keep the Right Priorities in Your Parenting | S7 E28
March 12, 2025

The Struggle to Leave and Cleave: Responding to Your Questions on Marriage and In-Laws | S7 E27

We know family can be complicated, and today's episode is proof! In this episode, Steve and Mary Alessi respond and share their honest feedback on some of the comments and questions asked by our "podience" about leaving and cleaving, marriage, and dealing with in-laws.
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The Struggle to Leave and Cleave: Responding to Your Questions on Marriage and In-Laws | S7 E27
Feb. 26, 2025

Battle for Life and Love: How the War in Israel Refined a Marriage

What would you do if you had to fight for your life and your country, while you were starting your life with your spouse?  This isn't a movie plot. It's the real story of a marriage forged in the middle of a war.
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Battle for Life and Love: How the War in Israel Refined a Marriage
Feb. 19, 2025

How to Build a Strong Marriage by Growing and Adapting Together | S7 E25

Are you struggling to keep your marriage relationship fresh and healthy despite life's constant challenges? In this powerful episode, Steve and Mary Alessi share a conversation with long-time friends David and Mory Martinez.
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How to Build a Strong Marriage by Growing and Adapting Together | S7 E25
Feb. 12, 2025

Immigration Fear or Fact? Raids, Rights and What Your Family Needs to Know

Afraid of the prospect immigration challenges facing your community or loved ones? In this powerful and timely episode, we welcome Abe Cardenas, from the Cardenas Law Firm, as we dig into the realities and misconceptions abou...
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Immigration Fear or Fact? Raids, Rights and What Your Family Needs to Know
Feb. 5, 2025

No-Go Zones! How to Confidently Approach Sensitive Issues In Your Marriage | S7 E23

Are there certain topics in your marriage that you're scared to discuss? Does it feel like you're risking a potential blow-up if you even bring it up? In this episode, Steve and Mary Alessi share insights into these "No-Go Zones," offering strategies to approach sensitive issues confidently.
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No-Go Zones! How to Confidently Approach Sensitive Issues In Your Marriage | S7 E23
Jan. 29, 2025

How to Kill Your Marriage: Avoiding Traps So Your Relationship Stays Strong and Happy | S7 E22

Is your marriage in danger of going on life support? In this powerful, candid and unfiltered episode, you'll learn about the issues that could damage and destroy your marriage if you don't work on them intentionally, so you can enjoy a happier and healthier relationship.
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How to Kill Your Marriage: Avoiding Traps So Your Relationship Stays Strong and Happy | S7 E22
Jan. 22, 2025

Grandparent with Grace! How to Manage Discipline Issues with Your Grandkids

Being a grandparent can be joyous and fulfilling - but it's not always simple. Especially when grandkids are being, well, kids. How do well-meaning grandparents maintain the right posture when it comes to setting standards, w...
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Grandparent with Grace! How to Manage Discipline Issues with Your Grandkids
Jan. 15, 2025

When Truth Hurts: How to Handle Family Conflicts with Healthy Communication | S7 E20

Does facing the truth in your home feel like lighting a fuse?  When your family has to face the inevitable disagreements that happen in every home, you have two choices - you can embrace uncomfortable but healthy conversations, or you can allow unhealthy responses that lead to more pain later on.
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When Truth Hurts: How to Handle Family Conflicts with Healthy Communication | S7 E20
Dec. 18, 2024

Festive or Frugal? How to Work with Your Family to Make Christmas Magical | S7 E16

When it comes to Christmas, are you Buddy the Elf in your family - or the Grinch?  Every family has a variety of personalities, and it's no different when it comes to celebrating the holidays. Some people love to spend and dive into the gift giving, while others are more reserved and concerned a…
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Festive or Frugal? How to Work with Your Family to Make Christmas Magical | S7 E16
Dec. 11, 2024

Tension at the Table? How to Steer Clear of Politics at Family Christmas Celebrations | S7 E15

Afraid that your holiday family gatherings will turn into political battles instead of a joyful reunions?  In our latest episode, we dive into preserving family unity during the holidays when political tensions run high.
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Tension at the Table? How to Steer Clear of Politics at Family Christmas Celebrations | S7 E15
Dec. 4, 2024

Sleigh the Holidays! How to Plan a Joyful Christmas in Your Twenties | S7 EP14

Being a twenty-something isn't easy - and during the Christmas season life can get really interesting. How can you make sure your holidays are joyful when you're in a season of constant transition?  In this episode sisters Gaby, Lauren and Stephanie examine the joys and challenges of celebrating…
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Sleigh the Holidays! How to Plan a Joyful Christmas in Your Twenties | S7 EP14
Nov. 27, 2024

Holiday Getaway! Why Family Vacations Are Even More Important Than You Think | S7 E13

Are your family vacations are more stressful than restful? Do you cringe at the thought of the time and expense of taking your family out-of-town?  Maybe it's time to re-prioritize your holiday getaways.
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Holiday Getaway! Why Family Vacations Are Even More Important Than You Think | S7 E13
Nov. 20, 2024

From Heart Attack to Hope: Lessons from a Death Defying Experience with The Community Voice | S7 E12

Do you need help turning life's crushing moments into stepping stones? If so, the inspiring story of Steve Alessi's near-fatal heart attack and his journey from survival to strength will help you find hope.
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From Heart Attack to Hope:  Lessons from a Death Defying Experience with The Community Voice | S7 E12
Nov. 13, 2024

Standards of Excellence: How to Empower Your Family with Principles that Last | S7 E11

Are you setting the standards for your family - or are you letting other people set them for you?  In this episode, Steve and Mary Alessi dive deep into why adhering to healthy principles and moral standards is essential for a balanced and fulfilling life for you and your family.
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Standards of Excellence: How to Empower Your Family with Principles that Last | S7 E11
Nov. 6, 2024

Women's Wisdom: Intimacy, Dating and What Men Actually Think with Daniele Hage | S7 E10

Do women really understand how men think? Mary Alessi sits down with her lifelong friend and relationship expert Daniele Hage to unlock the secrets to the ways men think through the stages of their lives.
Guest: Daniele Hage
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Women's Wisdom: Intimacy, Dating and What Men Actually Think with Daniele Hage | S7 E10
Oct. 30, 2024

Your King Era: Why We Need Men to Step Forward and Lead Their Families

Just how important is a man's role in the family? In this episode we uncover the peace and stability families can enjoy when husbands and fathers lead their families with courage and confidence.
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Your King Era: Why We Need Men to Step Forward and Lead Their Families
Oct. 23, 2024

Safety First: What All Parents Need to Know to Protect Kids from Human Trafficking | S7 E8

In this video, we share important facts about the dark and dangerous world of human trafficking. We discuss how parents can protect their kids from criminals and predators, both online and in real life.
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Safety First: What All Parents Need to Know to Protect Kids from Human Trafficking | S7 E8
Oct. 16, 2024

Allowance or No Allowance? How to Confidently Raise Cash Smart Kids | S7 E7

How do you teach your children the RIGHT way to handle cash? Steve Alessi sits down with his son Chris Alessi to answer the eternal question all parents face - do we give kids allowance or make them do chores to earn money?
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Allowance or No Allowance? How to Confidently Raise Cash Smart Kids | S7 E7
Oct. 9, 2024

Diet Beware: The Hidden Risks of Eating Disorders and Body Image Obsession | S7 E6

Lauren Alessi joins her friend and mentor Angie Gonzalez to give families vital info on body image, weight loss fads and the dangerous cultural trends that lead to unhealthy coping patterns with food.
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Diet Beware: The Hidden Risks of Eating Disorders and Body Image Obsession | S7 E6
Oct. 2, 2024

DNA of Business Success: How to Start Your Own Business The Right Way | S7 E5

Ever dreamed of starting your own business?  To help all of our Podience members who want to one day have a family business that brings them success and fulfillment, Steve Alessi sits down with his good friend Roger Quesada and shares the keys they've learned from years of building successful bu…
Guest: Roger Quesada
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DNA of Business Success: How to Start Your Own Business The Right Way | S7 E5
Sept. 25, 2024

Say Goodbye to Mom Guilt! How To Break Free of the Mother Comparison Trap | S7 E4

In this honest and practical episode, Stephanie Muiña and her sister-in-law Richelle Alessi share their experiences as young moms and describe how they are overcoming mom guilt.
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Say Goodbye to Mom Guilt! How To Break Free of the Mother Comparison Trap | S7 E4
Sept. 18, 2024

Buy vs. Rent: How to Find a Home in Today's Market for Your Family | S7 E3

Does the dream of home ownership feel out of reach for your family? In this extremely informative episode, Chris Muiña sits down with his father-in-law Steve Alessi to tackle the big question: should you buy a home or rent in today's tough economy?
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Buy vs. Rent: How to Find a Home in Today's Market for Your Family | S7 E3