Family Rules! The Podcast

When it comes to happiness, there is no “one-size-fits-all” method. That’s what Gretchen Rubin, best-selling author and podcaster, believes. However, she does say that the first step to being more happy is finding out which of the four tendencies you lean towards: obliger, upholder, questioner or rebel. Gretchen chats with Brooke about how these tendencies can be used to strengthen family relationships.

Nike said it first: “Just Do It!” But health and fitness expert Melanie Douglass has her own line: “Just Have Fun!” She joins Brooke to discuss how to make family fitness both successful and fun (spoiler alert: you don’t need a strict plan or an expensive gym membership!)

It’s the frosting of parenting! Brooke speaks with Sister Elaine Dalton, former president of the Young Women organization of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, about her experience as a grandma, and her perspective on this divine role.

Dried beans, dusty cans...what’s the status of your 72-hour kit? Jill Meredith and her family have experienced a wildfire, mudslide, earthquakes and a pandemic….and say each disaster helped prepare them for the next. Brooke breaks down what they’ve learned, and what you can do to prepare in a modern way.

If your house was a classroom...would it make the grade? Liz Kirk of Alcott Learning believes home is the most powerful learning environment for kids...and parents are their most powerful teachers! Listen as Liz shares how understanding the four phases of learning will help you customise your parent-teacher role.

On and off the court, Mark and Lee Anne Pope believe in the power of hardwork - a characteristic they purposefully teach their four daughters. This BYU Basketball coach and his wife talk to Brooke about boosting work ethic and teamwork in the family.

More than just something to do, the research is clear: kids need a purpose to thrive. Brad Wilcox, second counselor in the Young Men’s General Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, shares with Brooke the importance of encouraging youth to follow their passions and find their purpose (spoiler alert: there can be purpose even in a passion like video gaming!)

Having emotional resilience in your family sometimes requires ninja-like agility! Brooke meets with Dr. Matt Townsend, a professor, author and relationship coach with more than 20 years of experience, to discuss how to teach children that they can do hard things and find solutions to their problems.

Team family! Brooke chats with Maria Eckersly, founder of "Meck Mom Life", about how to cultivate a more close-knit culture at home. Her secret weapon: fun!

They travel the country to introduce you to families of all kinds...and now we get to meet theirs! Brooke invites her "Family Rules" television co-hosts, Yahosh Bonner and Natalie Riskas, to share the rules and routines they put into practice at home for smoother, stronger family connections. Episode credits: Producers: Jim Bell, Brooke Walker, Sarah Collins Lead Audio Engineers: Clarke Jackman, Dan Carlisle, Marcus Richardson Audio Mixers: Andrew Brewer, Camille Jones, Chance Anderson, Dan Ekberg, Kyra Vanhoven, Laken Quigley, Parker Schmidt, Caleb Rhoton, Tyler Judkins, Zach Williams Extra technical assistance: Sam Sabin