Episodes

Why We Aren't Proud Of Pride Month | S5 E20
Current Events And Culture

Why We Aren't Proud Of Pride Month | S5 E20

How do parents stand firm and guide their children as the culture promotes increasingly radical and dangerous ideas? The Alessis explain how you can step up and speak out.

Twin Talk: Why Wise Women Need To Share Their Stories w/ Mary Alessi and Martha Munizzi | S5 E19
Current Events And Culture

Twin Talk: Why Wise Women Need To Share Their Stories w/ Mary Alessi and Martha Munizzi | S5 E19

You're not seeing double! Mary Alessi welcomes her twin sister Martha Munizzi to share why they are unapologetically sharing their stories in their season of life - even if it invites conflict or controversy.

Beat Burnout! How to Do Great Work That Matters Without Getting Weary | S5 E18
Personal Growth And Better Living

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.

Parenting 102: Honest Reflections on Starting a Family from Two Young Couples | S5 E17
Parenting And Family

Parenting 102: Honest Reflections on Starting a Family from Two Young Couples | S5 E17

When you're starting your family as a young couple, things can get interesting quickly! Here, the newest parents in the Alessi family compare how they are starting their families right in their early years of marriage.

Podience Takeover! LIVE Reactions from the
Personal Growth And Better Living

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!

Gentle Parenting or Tough Love? Why Your Kids Actually Need (and Want) Strong Discipline | S5 E15
Parenting And Family

Gentle Parenting or Tough Love? Why Your Kids Actually Need (and Want) Strong Discipline | S5 E15

Have you tried "gentle parenting" but got nothing but disrespect from your kids? The Alessis unpack the secret ingredient to raising confident, respectful children - strong discipline.

7 Ways to Support Your Spouse Emotionally in Tough Times | S5 E14
Marriage And Relationships

7 Ways to Support Your Spouse Emotionally in Tough Times | S5 E14

When your spouse is going through a crisis, it's hard to figure out how to help without being hurtful. The Alessis share 7 keys to keep your marriage strong when life hits one of you hard.

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

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!

Walls Fall! How to Break Free When You're Stuck in Survival Mode  | S5 E12
Personal Growth And Better Living

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.

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

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.

How to Teach Your Kids to Finish Well (Even When You Face Your Own Challenges) S5 E10
Parenting And Family

How to Teach Your Kids to Finish Well (Even When You Face Your Own Challenges) S5 E10

When a parent faces a challenge, so do the children. Chris Alessi and Stephanie Muiña interview their dad, Steve Alessi, and reveal the powerful lessons they learned during his comeback from a devastating heart attack.

Rainbows and Recovery: Can Strong Women Help Each Other Heal After Tragedy Strikes? | S5 E9
Personal Growth And Better Living

Rainbows and Recovery: Can Strong Women Help Each Other Heal After Tragedy Strikes? | S5 E9

Rainbows, tears and strength....Mary Alessi welcomes two long-time friends and staff members to share how you can overcome your "Forty-Two Moments" by connecting with strong friends!

How The Right Team Can Help Revive Your Dream (Even When It Almost Died) | S5 E8
Personal Growth And Better Living

How The Right Team Can Help Revive Your Dream (Even When It Almost Died) | S5 E8

The Alessis bring in some dedicated members of their staff to talk about their toughest moments - so that you and your team can come back from any setback!

How Real Friends Help You Bounce Back from Disaster (aka the Legend of the Smoking Bird) | S5 E7
Personal Growth And Better Living

How Real Friends Help You Bounce Back from Disaster (aka the Legend of the Smoking Bird) | S5 E7

Who can you trust when everything goes wrong? Two lifelong friends - Steve Alessi and David Martinez - share how real friendships can help you overcome your toughest moments.

New Parents, Old School Parenting: What's The Best Way? | S5 E6
Parenting And Family

New Parents, Old School Parenting: What's The Best Way? | S5 E6

Should new parents adopt new parenting styles - or is old school the best? Stephanie Muiña sits down with her mom Mary Alessi to talk about how parenthood has changed, and what hasn't changed at all!

Parent = Friend? Emotions, Identity and What Your Kids Actually Deal With at School | S5 E5
Parenting And Family

Parent = Friend? Emotions, Identity and What Your Kids Actually Deal With at School | S5 E5

What's the proper response when your kids are overwhelmed by emotions? Be a friend - or something else? Mary Alessi sits down with her daughter Lauren to help you guide your kids at school and at home.

Parents, Are You 'In The Way'? How to Remain Confident in Your Role | S5 E4
Parenting And Family

Parents, Are You 'In The Way'? How to Remain Confident in Your Role | S5 E4

Feeling out of place in your child's life? The Alessis show you how to fight feelings of insecurity as a parent and confidently lead and guide your kids.

42 Minutes: A Heart-Attack, Facing Death, and Finishing Strong Even If You're Almost Finished | S5 E3
Personal Growth And Better Living

42 Minutes: A Heart-Attack, Facing Death, and Finishing Strong Even If You're Almost Finished | S5 E3

Get an exclusive preview of "42" - a new book telling the incredible story behind Steve Alessi's massive heart attack, the heroic efforts of the first-responders, and how the Alessis recovered from that fateful event.

Toxic or Taxing? How to Figure Out What To Do with Difficult People | S5 E2
Parenting And Family

Toxic or Taxing? How to Figure Out What To Do with Difficult People | S5 E2

Are the difficult people in your life truly toxic, or are they just taxing? The Alessis are here to help you figure out when to tolerate difficult people and when to cut ties.

5 Powerful New Year's Resolutions to Make This Year Great for Your Family | S5 E1
Parenting And Family

5 Powerful New Year's Resolutions to Make This Year Great for Your Family | S5 E1

We're kicking off Season 5 by sharing five New Year's Resolutions that will inspire and motivate every member of your family!

BONUS: How to Be a Better Dad | Sundays in The Family Business [Mid-Season Moment]
Parenting And Family

BONUS: How to Be a Better Dad | Sundays in The Family Business [Mid-Season Moment]

Take a look into Sundays in the family business, as 3 dedicated dads discuss their biggest fatherhood challenges with Steve Alessi to help fathers lead their families with love, strength and confidence!

LIVE at Christmas Lightfest! A Holiday
Parenting And Family

LIVE at Christmas Lightfest! A Holiday "Ask The Alessis" Q&A Session | S4 E15

The Family Business steps out of the podcast booth and into the community with a live taping at our Christmas Lightfest event! The Alessis answer your family questions and share the lessons they've learned over the years!

Year 1: How to Communicate Better as Your Marriage Begins | S4 E14
Marriage And Relationships

Year 1: How to Communicate Better as Your Marriage Begins | S4 E14

Being newlyweds can be challenging - especially as you learn to communicate with each other! In this episode Chris and Richelle Alessi share effective communication tips they've discovered during their first year of marriage!

Year 1: The Highs and Lows of Parenting as a First Year Couple | S4 E13
Parenting And Family

Year 1: The Highs and Lows of Parenting as a First Year Couple | S4 E13

Navigating the first year of marriage is a challenge for any new couple - but adding a baby makes it way more interesting!  Hear the Muiñas share the honest, tough and often hilarious highs and lows of parenting as a first-year couple!