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Personal Growth And Better Living Episodes

These episodes provide authentic wisdom and guidance for your personal growth as a family member, employer or employee. Here you'll find tips and strategies to grow wiser, more balanced, healthier and happier!
Jan. 1, 2025

3 Key Resolutions to Start Your New Year Right (Best of TFB)

To kick off 2025, here's a "Best Of" episode of the Family Business from Season 3! Do you want to enjoy a better, healthier, and more fulfilling new year? These areas - your faith, your family and your fitness - form the fou...
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3 Key Resolutions to Start Your New Year Right (Best of TFB)
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. 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
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. 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
May 22, 2024

Worship Takeover! Stephanie Muiña Shares Her Story on The God and Gigs Show | S6 E34

It's a take-over episode for the ages - as The Family Business meets Metro Life Worship in a episode with The God and Gigs Show!
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Worship Takeover! Stephanie Muiña Shares Her Story on The God and Gigs Show | S6 E34
May 1, 2024

When Haters Attack: Why We Stay Positive When People Criticize Our Beliefs | S6 E31

Do you think it's important to speak up about one's beliefs, even if they might be controversial? In this episode, Gaby and Chris Alessi tackle the hot topic of dealing with criticism and staying positive when faced with negativity.
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When Haters Attack: Why We Stay Positive When People Criticize Our Beliefs | S6 E31
April 24, 2024

Stressed Out? Why It's Dangerous to Normalize Unhealthy Coping Habits | S6 E30

Are you smoking, drinking, or medicating away your stress? We uncover the risky business of normalizing unhealthy coping mechanisms and allowing these habits to take root in our lives.
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Stressed Out? Why It's Dangerous to Normalize Unhealthy Coping Habits | S6 E30
April 3, 2024

Revive Your Dream: Untold Stories After One Year of "Forty Two" | S6 E27

“Forty Two” is 1 year old! We look back at the untold stories behind Steve Alessi amazing book, so that more people can revive their dreams and finish well.
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Revive Your Dream: Untold Stories After One Year of
Feb. 28, 2024

Daily Dose of Heaven: Prayer, Faith and A New Part of The Family Business | S6 E22

Get ready for a heavenly addition! Alison Delamota joins us to share her story of starting "My Morning Devotional," building a global community with millions of downloads, and how a divine partnership is now becoming a reality.
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Daily Dose of Heaven: Prayer, Faith and A New Part of The Family Business | S6 E22
Feb. 21, 2024

Feeling Small? How to Stop Being Intimidated Around Other People | S6 E21

Feeling small and inadequate around others? The Alessis share how they handled intimidating moments in their lives, so that you can walk with confidence among family, friends and co-workers.
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Feeling Small? How to Stop Being Intimidated Around Other People | S6 E21
Jan. 24, 2024

No Offense: Why Men Should Master Emotions and Quit Being Easily Offended | S6 E17

Why so upset? Men in our culture, who used to be unfazed by opinion, are now paralyzed by offense. We welcome Steve Hage back into the podcast booth to help our gentlemen toughen up and lead their families with confidence.
Guest: Steve Hage
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No Offense: Why Men Should Master Emotions and Quit Being Easily Offended | S6 E17
Jan. 17, 2024

From Pain to Progress: How to Turn Your Struggles into Blessings w/ Steve Hage | S6 E16

What's more powerful - your painful past or the possibilities of your future? We welcome Steve Hage as he and Steve Alessi unearth the lessons they've learned during a 30 year friendship.
Guest: Steve Hage
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From Pain to Progress: How to Turn Your Struggles into Blessings w/ Steve Hage | S6 E16
Jan. 10, 2024

Move Forward in 2024: How To Unlock an Inspiring Vision for This Year | S6 E15

The Alessis kick off 2024 with powerful insights, exciting family updates and heartfelt transparency - all to help you develop a vision that will propel you through the new year!
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Move Forward in 2024: How To Unlock an Inspiring Vision for This Year | S6 E15
Dec. 6, 2023

How to Grieve with Grace: Navigating Loss and Finding Joy Again w/ Pastor Ann Alessi | S6 E12

Losing a loved one is hard, but you can feel joy again. We have Steve Alessi's mom, Ann Alessi, on the podcast for the 1st time to share her wisdom and experience after entering a new season as a widow.
Guest: Ann Alessi
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How to Grieve with Grace: Navigating Loss and Finding Joy Again w/ Pastor Ann Alessi | S6 E12
Nov. 22, 2023

Not So Merry: How To Manage Your Mental Health and Beat the Holiday Blues | S6 E10

Is the most wonderful time of the year not so wonderful for you? Steve and Mary Alessi discuss the realities of the holiday blues with their daughter Lauren Alessi, who shares her mental health expertise to help you improve your mood.
Guest: Lauren Alessi
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Not So Merry: How To Manage Your Mental Health and Beat the Holiday Blues | S6 E10
July 12, 2023

Pass the Torch: Why Next Generation Leaders Need to Honor Senior Leaders | S5 E26

Is the generation gap between young and senior leaders too wide? Is there a way to meet in the middle? Chris Alessi and Steph Muiña explain the benefits of honoring their senior leaders as they step into their new responsibilities.
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Pass the Torch: Why Next Generation Leaders Need to Honor Senior Leaders | S5 E26
June 21, 2023

Church Hurt: Myths, Mistakes, and How We Handle the Struggle | S5 E23

What do you do when you're hurt in the place where you sought healing? The Alessis get real about church hurt from all perspectives, so you can respond the right way.
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Church Hurt: Myths, Mistakes, and How We Handle the Struggle | S5 E23
May 17, 2023

Beat Burnout! How to Do Great Work That Matters Without Getting Weary | S5 E18

How do you avoid burning out when your job requires so much? The Alessis share keys that will keep you consistently motivated in any service-first profession.
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Beat Burnout! How to Do Great Work That Matters Without Getting Weary | S5 E18
May 3, 2023

Podience Takeover! LIVE Reactions from the "Forty-Two" Book Launch Party | S5 E16

We're giving you an exclusive inside view of the "Forty-Two" book launch party, and we decided to get some reactions from our "Podience" live - bringing them on as surprise guests!
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Podience Takeover! LIVE Reactions from the
April 12, 2023

Forty-Two: The Book Is Here! (Reviews, New Stories and Sneak Peeks) | S5 E13

It’s finally here! We celebrate the release of "Forty Two" by revealing little known facts, sneak peeks of the book that you'll never guess, and sharing comments from our Podience!
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Forty-Two: The Book Is Here! (Reviews, New Stories and Sneak Peeks) | S5 E13
April 5, 2023

Walls Fall! How to Break Free When You're Stuck in Survival Mode | S5 E12

When you get hit hard, sometimes you just want to protect yourself. Here the Alessis reveal how they broke out of survival mode and started fully living again.
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Walls Fall! How to Break Free When You're Stuck in Survival Mode  | S5 E12
March 29, 2023

What You Don't See: How to Detect (and Correct) Blind Spots That Could Wreck Your Life | S5 E11

Is it possible that you're unaware of the greatest threat to your future? The Alessis preview a powerful lesson in the "Forty-Two" book so you can uncover blind spots that could cause you pain.
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What You Don't See: How to Detect (and Correct) Blind Spots That Could Wreck Your Life | S5 E11