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The Julia & Gino Show: Marriage, Parenting & Family Legacy

The Julia & Gino Show: Marriage, Parenting & Family Legacy

Julia Barbaro, Gino Barbaro · Julia Barbaro

99 episodesEN-US

Show overview

The Julia & Gino Show: Marriage, Parenting & Family Legacy has been publishing since 2023, and across the 3 years since has built a catalogue of 99 episodes. That works out to roughly 60 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a fortnightly cadence.

Episodes typically run thirty-five to sixty minutes — most land between 34 min and 43 min — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-US-language Education show.

The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed yesterday, with 15 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2025, with 67 episodes published. Published by Julia Barbaro.

Episodes
99
Running
2023–2026 · 3y
Median length
39 min
Cadence
Fortnightly

From the publisher

Marriage advice, parenting, and family legacy—by Barbaro 360 with Julia & Gino Barbaro. Julia is a Certified Christian Life & Marriage Coach and Certified High-Performance Coach (CHPC), and a homeschool mom of six. Gino is an entrepreneur, business consultant, certified Money Coach, mentor, and father of six who’s built multiple businesses and coached hundreds of investors and entrepreneurs. Together, they share real conversations and practical takeaways on marriage, raising kids, money habits, personal growth, and building a legacy—plus interviews with guests from many backgrounds.

Latest Episodes

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From Money Plans to Life Plans: Inside the Kinder Institute of Life Planning Approach

May 20, 202645 min

Turning Money Into a Tool for a Better Family Life

May 13, 202644 min

Stop Carrying Emotional Baggage

May 6, 202647 min

Be Happy With or Without A Man

Apr 29, 202655 min

How To Budget As A Couple

Apr 22, 202618 min

Setting Your Legacy In Motion

Apr 15, 202637 min

Your Money Story Is Affecting Your Relationship

Apr 8, 202616 min

Ep 101Heart Print: Understanding Your Emotional Blueprint

In this episode of Julia & Gino Podcast, Meg Tuohey—relationship expert and podcast host—joins the conversation to explore how emotional patterns formed early in life shape the way we experience love, connection, and identity. We discuss why unhealthy dynamics can feel familiar, how to reconnect with your authentic self, and what it takes to build grounded, emotionally aligned relationships. Meg also shares insights from her new book HeartPrint, offering a roadmap to healing, self-awareness, and deeper connection. This episode is perfect for anyone seeking personal growth, emotional clarity, and more meaningful relationships. Timestamps 00:00 – Introduction 01:25 – Who is Meg Tuohey 03:40 – What shaped her work in relationships 07:10 – Understanding emotional blueprints 11:30 – Why intensity feels like chemistry 15:20 – Healthy love vs familiar patterns 19:45 – Reconnecting with your authentic self 24:10 – Healing emotional wounds 29:00 – Quieting self-doubt and inner noise 33:20 – Introduction to HeartPrint 37:50 – Living in alignment with your “HeartPrint” 42:30 – Who the book is for 46:10 – Practical steps to improve relationships 50:00 – Final thoughts & where to find Meg To learn more --> https://megantuohey.com Have you ever felt like life is a maze that you can’t seem to navigate? 🤷‍♂️ Parenting, relationships, spirituality, health - it’s all overwhelming and there’s no clear map to guide you. 🗺️ But what if there was? 🤔 Welcome to the ‘Family Coaching’ podcast, where Gino and Julia help you navigate the complexities of life with ease and grace. 🎙️ We dive deep into the subtle nuances of relationships, offer advice for the joyous challenges of parenting, explore spirituality and provide practical tips for healthcare. 💑👨‍👩‍👧‍👦🙏💊 Our approach is rooted in empathy and understanding, because let's face it, life is hard! 💪 Tune into our podcast for a refreshing take on navigating life's most complex challenges. It's like having a secret weapon in your back pocket. 🎧🔑 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Join our free Skool community and connect with a fast-growing network of like-minded individuals: https://www.skool.com/barbaro360 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ #educationforlife #familylife #parentingtips #relationshiptips #personalfinance #lifecoaching #personalgrowth  #lifecoaching Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Apr 1, 202643 min

Ep 102The Financial Education Your Kids Won’t Get in School

Why don’t schools teach kids about money? In this episode of Julia and Gino, we sit down with Will Rainey, former investment consultant and founder of Blue Tree Savings, to talk about the financial education children actually need—but rarely receive. From simple habits to powerful long-term thinking, Will shares practical ways parents can teach their kids how money really works… in a way that’s easy, engaging, and lasting. Because building wealth doesn’t start in adulthood—it starts in childhood. 00:00 Intro 00:45 Why kids aren’t taught about money in school 02:10 Meet Will Rainey & his mission 04:00 The biggest mistakes parents make with money 06:30 When should kids start learning about money? 09:15 How to teach kids the value of money 12:40 Allowance vs earning: what actually works 16:20 Building long-term thinking in children 20:05 How to talk about money as a family 23:30 The concept of “delayed gratification” 27:10 Raising financially confident kids 30:45 Simple habits that make a big difference 34:20 Resources for parents (books, tools, etc.) 36:50 Final advice for families 38:30 Outro 🌐 Learn more about Blue Tree Savings: 👉 www.bluetreesavings.com 📖 Get Will’s book Grandpa’s Fortune Fables: 👉 https://www.amazon.com/Grandpas-Fortune-Fables-stories-teach/dp/1739972600 Have you ever felt like life is a maze that you can’t seem to navigate? 🤷‍♂️ Parenting, relationships, spirituality, health - it’s all overwhelming and there’s no clear map to guide you. 🗺️ But what if there was? 🤔 Welcome to the ‘Family Coaching’ podcast, where Gino and Julia help you navigate the complexities of life with ease and grace. 🎙️ We dive deep into the subtle nuances of relationships, offer advice for the joyous challenges of parenting, explore spirituality and provide practical tips for healthcare. 💑👨‍👩‍👧‍👦🙏💊 Our approach is rooted in empathy and understanding, because let's face it, life is hard! 💪 Tune into our podcast for a refreshing take on navigating life's most complex challenges. It's like having a secret weapon in your back pocket. 🎧🔑 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Join our free Skool community and connect with a fast-growing network of like-minded individuals: https://www.skool.com/barbaro360 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ #educationforlife #familylife #parentingtips #relationshiptips #personalfinance #lifecoaching #personalgrowth  #lifecoaching Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 18, 202647 min

Ep 100A Journey of Faith and Purpose

Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to Bill Donaghy 01:29 Bill's Journey to the Theology of the Body 08:58 Understanding the Theology of the Body 12:29 Misconceptions About Sexuality 15:11 Living with a Mindset of Gift 20:28 The Balance Between Action and Presence 25:25 The Prodigal Son and Presence 29:22 Living the Theology of the Body 31:08 Teaching Theology to Children 32:57 Conversations on Abortion 39:55 Parenting: Balancing Control and Freedom 45:33 Hope and New Beginnings 50:07 Kinetic Frames Opener_720p.mp4 Theology of the Body https://tobinstitute.org/author/billdonaghy/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/billdonaghy/ Homeschool Connections https://homeschoolconnections.com/instructors/bill-donaghy/ Have you ever felt like life is a maze that you can’t seem to navigate? 🤷‍♂️ Parenting, relationships, spirituality, health - it’s all overwhelming and there’s no clear map to guide you. 🗺️ But what if there was? 🤔 Welcome to the ‘Family Coaching’ podcast, where Gino and Julia help you navigate the complexities of life with ease and grace. 🎙️ We dive deep into the subtle nuances of relationships, offer advice for the joyous challenges of parenting, explore spirituality and provide practical tips for healthcare. 💑👨‍👩‍👧‍👦🙏💊 Our approach is rooted in empathy and understanding, because let's face it, life is hard! 💪 Tune into our podcast for a refreshing take on navigating life's most complex challenges. It's like having a secret weapon in your back pocket. 🎧🔑 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Join our free Skool community and connect with a fast-growing network of like-minded individuals: https://www.skool.com/barbaro360 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ #educationforlife #familylife #parentingtips #relationshiptips #personalfinance #lifecoaching #personalgrowth  #lifecoaching Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 4, 202650 min

Ep 97Building Virtue Through Aquinas' Philosophy

Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to St. Thomas Aquinas 02:50 The Journey of Understanding Aquinas 05:30 Practical Applications of Aquinas' Teachings 08:26 The Nature of God and Simplicity 11:12 Aquinas and Moral Clarity in a Confusing World 14:14 The Historical Context of Aquinas 16:55 Personal Revelations from Studying Aquinas 19:51 The Role of Technology in Learning 22:31 Virtue and Its Importance 24:59 Understanding God Outside of Time 28:14 The Structure of Aquinas' Teachings 30:57 The Responsibility of Teaching Aquinas 33:25 The Impact of Aquinas on Family Conversations 36:20 Finding Goodness in All Things 38:56 The Unique Nature of Persons 41:56 Conclusion and Final Thoughts Study the Summa YouTube Channel w/ Dave Palmer Study the Summa with Dave Palmer - YouTube St. Thomas Aquinas for Everyone Book (for parents teaching their kids beginning philosophy!) St. Thomas Aquinas for Everyone: 30 Quick and Fun Lessons, Activities and Outdoor Adventures Based on the Summa Theologica (STAFE): Palmer, Dave: 9780692687567: Amazon.com: Books GRN Academy classes through Guadalupe Radio Network (including classes I teach on parts of the Summa) GRN Academy Have you ever felt like life is a maze that you can’t seem to navigate? 🤷‍♂️ Parenting, relationships, spirituality, health - it’s all overwhelming and there’s no clear map to guide you. 🗺️ But what if there was? 🤔 Welcome to the ‘Family Coaching’ podcast, where Gino and Julia help you navigate the complexities of life with ease and grace. 🎙️ We dive deep into the subtle nuances of relationships, offer advice for the joyous challenges of parenting, explore spirituality and provide practical tips for healthcare. 💑👨‍👩‍👧‍👦🙏💊 Our approach is rooted in empathy and understanding, because let's face it, life is hard! 💪 Tune into our podcast for a refreshing take on navigating life's most complex challenges. It's like having a secret weapon in your back pocket. 🎧🔑 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Join our free Skool community and connect with a fast-growing network of like-minded individuals: https://www.skool.com/barbaro360 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ #educationforlife #familylife #parentingtips #relationshiptips #personalfinance #lifecoaching #personalgrowth  #lifecoaching Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 18, 202645 min

Ep 98Reviving Relationships: The Power of Connection

Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to Marriage Coaching 02:27 Understanding Relationship Dynamics 06:02 The Role of Therapy vs. Coaching 11:27 The Importance of Money in Relationships 18:24 Defining a Healthy Marriage 21:10 Understanding Each Other Through Connection 23:00 Navigating Resistance in Relationships 27:54 The Three Levels of Connection 34:15 The Importance of Connection in Parenting 34:46 Utilizing Technology for Relationship Growth 38:41 Final Thoughts on Marriage and Connection Have you ever felt like life is a maze that you can’t seem to navigate? 🤷‍♂️ Parenting, relationships, spirituality, health - it’s all overwhelming and there’s no clear map to guide you. 🗺️ But what if there was? 🤔 Welcome to the ‘Family Coaching’ podcast, where Gino and Julia help you navigate the complexities of life with ease and grace. 🎙️ We dive deep into the subtle nuances of relationships, offer advice for the joyous challenges of parenting, explore spirituality and provide practical tips for healthcare. 💑👨‍👩‍👧‍👦🙏💊 Our approach is rooted in empathy and understanding, because let's face it, life is hard! 💪 Tune into our podcast for a refreshing take on navigating life's most complex challenges. It's like having a secret weapon in your back pocket. 🎧🔑 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Join our free Skool community and connect with a fast-growing network of like-minded individuals: https://www.skool.com/barbaro360 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ #educationforlife #familylife #parentingtips #relationshiptips #personalfinance #lifecoaching #personalgrowth  #lifecoaching Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 5, 202641 min

Ep 96Building Resilient Families: The Key to Business Success

TakeawaysBuild psychologically resilient children.Create a family culture based on love.Criticism should be ethical and constructive.Timing and permission are key in criticism.Meet children where they are in their development. Have you ever felt like life is a maze that you can’t seem to navigate? 🤷‍♂️ Parenting, relationships, spirituality, health - it’s all overwhelming and there’s no clear map to guide you. 🗺️ But what if there was? 🤔 Welcome to the ‘Family Coaching’ podcast, where Gino and Julia help you navigate the complexities of life with ease and grace. 🎙️ We dive deep into the subtle nuances of relationships, offer advice for the joyous challenges of parenting, explore spirituality and provide practical tips for healthcare. 💑👨‍👩‍👧‍👦🙏💊 Our approach is rooted in empathy and understanding, because let's face it, life is hard! 💪 Tune into our podcast for a refreshing take on navigating life's most complex challenges. It's like having a secret weapon in your back pocket. 🎧🔑 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Join our free Skool community and connect with a fast-growing network of like-minded individuals: https://www.skool.com/barbaro360 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ #educationforlife #familylife #parentingtips #relationshiptips #personalfinance #lifecoaching #personalgrowth  #lifecoaching Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jan 29, 202652 min

Ep 95Unlocking Wealth with Jonathan Tuttle

Takeaways:Jonathan Tuttle emphasizes the importance of challenging oneself in business.Travel can be optimized for work and personal enjoyment.Testing business ideas is crucial for success.Persistence and iteration are key in marketing strategies.Finding a niche can lead to greater success in podcasting.Family offices require a long-term relationship-building approach.Real estate offers tax benefits and passive income opportunities.Effective podcast marketing requires a budget and strategic planning.Networking and building trust are essential in high-net-worth circles.The podcasting landscape is competitive, requiring innovative marketing techniques. Have you ever felt like life is a maze that you can’t seem to navigate? 🤷‍♂️ Parenting, relationships, spirituality, health - it’s all overwhelming and there’s no clear map to guide you. 🗺️ But what if there was? 🤔 Welcome to the ‘Family Coaching’ podcast, where Gino and Julia help you navigate the complexities of life with ease and grace. 🎙️ We dive deep into the subtle nuances of relationships, offer advice for the joyous challenges of parenting, explore spirituality and provide practical tips for healthcare. 💑👨‍👩‍👧‍👦🙏💊 Our approach is rooted in empathy and understanding, because let's face it, life is hard! 💪 Tune into our podcast for a refreshing take on navigating life's most complex challenges. It's like having a secret weapon in your back pocket. 🎧🔑 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Join our free Skool community and connect with a fast-growing network of like-minded individuals: https://www.skool.com/barbaro360 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ #educationforlife #familylife #parentingtips #relationshiptips #personalfinance #lifecoaching #personalgrowth  #lifecoaching Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jan 15, 202645 min

Ep 94Why Money is Emotional (Not Math) & How to Stop Fighting About It w/ Dennis Harhalakis

On today's show, we sit down with Dennis Harhalakis, a Certified Money Coach and founder of Cambridge Money Coaching. After 30 years in corporate financial services, Dennis realized that while he knew everything about the math of money, he knew very little about the behavior behind it.In this episode, we dive deep into why money is the #1 source of conflict for couples. Dennis explains that we aren't actually fighting about dollars and cents; we are fighting about values, safety, and childhood programming. We discuss how to move from judgment to curiosity, why "connection must come before solution," and the three specific pillars that make up your relationship with money.If you have ever felt shame around your finances or struggle to communicate with your spouse about the budget, this episode will give you the compassion and tools you need to heal that relationship.Key Takeaways-✅ Money is a Story: A $100 bill is just paper; the value is a narrative. Similarly, your financial life is driven by the stories and beliefs you inherited from your parents.✅ The Couples Trap: Arguments usually stem from one partner seeking Safety (Saving) and the other seeking Pleasure/Life (Spending). Both are valid psychological needs.✅ Connection Before Solution: You cannot fix a budget problem until you understand the emotional need behind your partner's behavior.✅ The 3 Parts of Money: Your relationship with money is actually: 1) What you believe about yourself, 2) What you believe about money, and 3) What you believe about money and yourself.✅ The Tennis Analogy: If you want to get better at tennis, you hire a coach. Money is the one tool we use every day, yet we rarely seek coaching for the behavioral side of it.Question for you: Be honest: When you think about your childhood, what is the main "money message" you received from your parents? (e.g., "Money is scarce," or "Don't talk about money"). Let us know in the comments! Have you ever felt like life is a maze that you can’t seem to navigate? 🤷‍♂️ Parenting, relationships, spirituality, health - it’s all overwhelming and there’s no clear map to guide you. 🗺️ But what if there was? 🤔 Welcome to the ‘Family Coaching’ podcast, where Gino and Julia help you navigate the complexities of life with ease and grace. 🎙️ We dive deep into the subtle nuances of relationships, offer advice for the joyous challenges of parenting, explore spirituality and provide practical tips for healthcare. 💑👨‍👩‍👧‍👦🙏💊 Our approach is rooted in empathy and understanding, because let's face it, life is hard! 💪 Tune into our podcast for a refreshing take on navigating life's most complex challenges. It's like having a secret weapon in your back pocket. 🎧🔑 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Join our free Skool community and connect with a fast-growing network of like-minded individuals: https://www.skool.com/barbaro360 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ #educationforlife #familylife #parentingtips #relationshiptips #personalfinance #lifecoaching #personalgrowth  #lifecoaching Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jan 1, 202653 min

Ep 93The 5 Apology Languages: How to Save Your Relationship with Dr. Gary Chapman

We dive deep into a topic that many couples struggle with but rarely discuss: Apologies. Did you know that just like love languages, we all have specific "Apology Languages"? Dr. Chapman breaks down why simply saying "I'm sorry" often isn't enough and shares the 5 specific ways people need to hear an apology to truly forgive.We also discuss the power of unconditional love, how to navigate conflict without destroying your marriage, and Dr. Chapman’s incredible new book, The Most Important Love Language. Whether you are newlyweds or have been married for decades, this conversation is packed with wisdom to help you build a deeper, lasting connection.Key Takeaways:✅ The "I'm Sorry" Trap: Why saying "I'm sorry" might actually annoy your spouse if it's not their apology language.✅ The 5 Apology Languages: A breakdown of the five distinct ways to apologize effectively (Expressing Regret, Accepting Responsibility, Making Restitution, Genuinely Repenting, and Requesting Forgiveness).✅ Influence vs. Control: How to positively influence a spouse who refuses to go to counseling or read relationship books.✅ Healthy Conflict: Why arguing isn't bad for your marriage—if you do it the right way.✅ Purpose Over Popularity: Dr. Chapman’s inspiring philosophy on serving the people right in front of you, regardless of the crowd size.Let's Connect!Question of the Day: Which of the 5 Apology Languages resonates most with you? Do you need to hear "I was wrong," or do you prefer to see a change in behavior? Let us know in the comments below! 👇 Have you ever felt like life is a maze that you can’t seem to navigate? 🤷‍♂️ Parenting, relationships, spirituality, health - it’s all overwhelming and there’s no clear map to guide you. 🗺️ But what if there was? 🤔 Welcome to the ‘Family Coaching’ podcast, where Gino and Julia help you navigate the complexities of life with ease and grace. 🎙️ We dive deep into the subtle nuances of relationships, offer advice for the joyous challenges of parenting, explore spirituality and provide practical tips for healthcare. 💑👨‍👩‍👧‍👦🙏💊 Our approach is rooted in empathy and understanding, because let's face it, life is hard! 💪 Tune into our podcast for a refreshing take on navigating life's most complex challenges. It's like having a secret weapon in your back pocket. 🎧🔑 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Join our free Skool community and connect with a fast-growing network of like-minded individuals: https://www.skool.com/barbaro360 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ #educationforlife #familylife #parentingtips #relationshiptips #personalfinance #lifecoaching #personalgrowth  #lifecoaching Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dec 18, 202540 min

Ep 92How To Unlock Creativity in Kids with Amanda Cleary

We dive deep into the challenges parents face when finding quality books for their children and how to encourage a love for story—even if your child isn't a "natural" reader. Amanda shares her unique insights on writing the Tree Street Kids series, the nostalgia of the 90s, and why Christian fiction shouldn't feel like a "clown car" of forced lessons.We also tackle the hot topic of Artificial Intelligence. Is AI killing creativity? How is it affecting our children's attention spans and ability to process deep stories? Amanda offers a thoughtful perspective on the importance of "souled" art versus soulless generation.Key Takeaways:✔️ Recognizing Different Readers: Why audiobooks and film analysis count as loving "story" just as much as reading text.✔️ The "Clown Car" Analogy: How to write and find books that have Biblical values without shoving messages in forcefully.✔️ Overcoming Blocks: Practical advice for writers and creatives on getting "unstuck" (including the science of napping!).✔️ Navigating AI: The dangers of AI in the creative space and why the "suffering artist" is necessary for true art.✔️ Resources for Parents: Specific websites and tips for finding safe, high-quality books for your family.Question of the Day: How do you handle screen time vs. story time in your house? Do you have a reluctant reader you are trying to encourage? Let us know in the comments below! 👇 Have you ever felt like life is a maze that you can’t seem to navigate? 🤷‍♂️ Parenting, relationships, spirituality, health - it’s all overwhelming and there’s no clear map to guide you. 🗺️ But what if there was? 🤔 Welcome to the ‘Family Coaching’ podcast, where Gino and Julia help you navigate the complexities of life with ease and grace. 🎙️ We dive deep into the subtle nuances of relationships, offer advice for the joyous challenges of parenting, explore spirituality and provide practical tips for healthcare. 💑👨‍👩‍👧‍👦🙏💊 Our approach is rooted in empathy and understanding, because let's face it, life is hard! 💪 Tune into our podcast for a refreshing take on navigating life's most complex challenges. It's like having a secret weapon in your back pocket. 🎧🔑 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Join our free Skool community and connect with a fast-growing network of like-minded individuals: https://www.skool.com/barbaro360 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ #educationforlife #familylife #parentingtips #relationshiptips #personalfinance #lifecoaching #personalgrowth  #lifecoaching Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dec 4, 202535 min

Ep 91The Honest Truth About Homeschooling: Squashing Doubts & Building Confidence

Jamie shares her transition from a traditional classroom teacher to a homeschooling mom, revealing why the system often fails "out-of-the-box" kids. We tackle the biggest fears parents face—from socialization myths to academic inadequacy—and offer practical advice on how to start, even if you feel overwhelmed. Whether you're a veteran homeschooler or just considering the leap, this conversation will empower you to trust your instincts, embrace the mess, and teach your children with confidence.Key Takeaways-✅ Unlearning "School": Homeschooling isn't about replicating the classroom at home. It's about integrating learning naturally into your life and letting go of rigid structures.✅ The Myth of Socialization: The idea that homeschoolers lack social skills is outdated. With co-ops, field trips, and real-world interactions, homeschooled kids often have richer social lives than their peers.✅ You Are Enough: You don't need to be an expert in every subject. As a parent, you facilitate education by finding the right resources and mentors for your child's unique needs.✅ Modeling Over Perfection: It's okay for your kids to see you struggle. Modeling how to handle grief, failure, and overwhelm teaches them resilience—a life skill no textbook can provide.What is the one fear holding you back from homeschooling or taking charge of your child's education? Have you ever felt like life is a maze that you can’t seem to navigate? 🤷‍♂️ Parenting, relationships, spirituality, health - it’s all overwhelming and there’s no clear map to guide you. 🗺️ But what if there was? 🤔 Welcome to the ‘Family Coaching’ podcast, where Gino and Julia help you navigate the complexities of life with ease and grace. 🎙️ We dive deep into the subtle nuances of relationships, offer advice for the joyous challenges of parenting, explore spirituality and provide practical tips for healthcare. 💑👨‍👩‍👧‍👦🙏💊 Our approach is rooted in empathy and understanding, because let's face it, life is hard! 💪 Tune into our podcast for a refreshing take on navigating life's most complex challenges. It's like having a secret weapon in your back pocket. 🎧🔑 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Join our free Skool community and connect with a fast-growing network of like-minded individuals: https://www.skool.com/barbaro360 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ #educationforlife #familylife #parentingtips #relationshiptips #personalfinance #lifecoaching #personalgrowth  #lifecoaching Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nov 27, 202537 min

Ep 90Sharing Love Abundantly In Special Needs Families With Jolene Philo

On this episode, Julia and Gino interview Jolene Philo. Jolene is a published author, speaker, wife, and mother of a son with special needs. Her first book, A Different Dream for My Child: Meditations for Parents of Critically or Chronically Ill Children, was released in 2009 by Discovery House Publishers (DHP). Since then she has published 4 more books for the special needs community. The most recent is Does My Child Have PTSD? What to Do When Your Child Is Hurting from the Inside Out, which came out in October of 2015. Key Insights 00:00 Introduction01:10 Jolene's story08:11 Challenges being part of life09:30 Sharing Love Abundantly12:20 Three important questions you need to address18:05 Message for parents with kids having special needs20:32 Striking a balance23:05 Tips for a healthy marriage while raising a family 29:40 Being a problem solver Visit Jolene's website: https://differentdream.com/ About Jake & GinoJake & Gino are multifamily investors, operators, and mentors who have created a vertically integrated real estate company that controls over $100,000,000 in assets under management. They have created the Jake & Gino community to teach others their three-step framework: Buy Right, Finance Right and Manage Right®, and to become multifamily entrepreneurs. Subscribe to this channel: https://ytube.io/3McA Sign up for free training: https://jakeandgino.mykajabi.com/freetraining The resources you need to succeed at every level of apartment investing: https://jakeandgino.com/resources/ Apply for Mentorship: https://jakeandgino.com/apply/ #realestate #multifamilyrealestate #multifamilyinvesting #investing #apartmentinvesting Jake & Gino Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jakeandgino/ Jake & Gino Twitter: https://twitter.com/JakeandGinoJake & Gino Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/jake-and-gino-llc/Jake & Gino Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jakeandgino/ Have you ever felt like life is a maze that you can’t seem to navigate? 🤷‍♂️ Parenting, relationships, spirituality, health - it’s all overwhelming and there’s no clear map to guide you. 🗺️ But what if there was? 🤔 Welcome to the ‘Family Coaching’ podcast, where Gino and Julia help you navigate the complexities of life with ease and grace. 🎙️ We dive deep into the subtle nuances of relationships, offer advice for the joyous challenges of parenting, explore spirituality and provide practical tips for healthcare. 💑👨‍👩‍👧‍👦🙏💊 Our approach is rooted in empathy and understanding, because let's face it, life is hard! 💪 Tune into our podcast for a refreshing take on navigating life's most complex challenges. It's like having a secret weapon in your back pocket. 🎧🔑 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Join our free Skool community and connect with a fast-growing network of like-minded individuals: https://www.skool.com/barbaro360 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ #educationforlife #familylife #parentingtips #relationshiptips #personalfinance #lifecoaching #personalgrowth  #lifecoaching Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nov 21, 202533 min

Ep 89Dr Shannon Warden,five love languages,five love languages explained,five love languages summary,Things I Wish I Knew Before We Became Parents

Key Insights:00:00 Introduction01:30 Things I Wish I Knew Before We Became Parents03:25 Analyzing situations06:50 Family first and me-time09:10 Outside influence15:30 Whole family growing together16:30 Realistic expectations21:21 Defining boundaries by modeling them25:00 You always have a choice28:00 Its never too late to implement habits31:31 Realize that life is a giftVisit Shannon’s website https://shannonwarden.com/Take a look at her latest release “The DIY Guide to Building a Family That Lasts”.About Jake & GinoJake & Gino are multifamily investors, operators, and mentors who have created a vertically integrated real estate company that controls over $225,000,000 in assets under management. They have created the Jake & Gino community to teach others their three-step framework: Buy Right, Finance Right and Manage Right®, and to become multifamily entrepreneurs.Subscribe to this channel: https://ytube.io/3McASign up for free training: https://jakeandgino.mykajabi.com/freetrainingThe resources you need to succeed at every level of apartment investing: https://jakeandgino.com/resources/Apply for Mentorship: https://jakeandgino.com/apply/#realestate #multifamilyrealestate #multifamilyinvesting #investing #apartmentinvestingJake & Gino Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jakeandgino/Jake & Gino Twitter: https://twitter.com/JakeandGinoJake & Gino Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/jake-and-gino-llc/Jake & Gino Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jakeandgino/More ways to engage with the Jake & Gino Investor Community:MM6: https://jakeandgino.com/mm6/The 100 Year Real Estate Investor: https://www.dualassetstrategy.com Have you ever felt like life is a maze that you can’t seem to navigate? 🤷‍♂️ Parenting, relationships, spirituality, health - it’s all overwhelming and there’s no clear map to guide you. 🗺️ But what if there was? 🤔 Welcome to the ‘Family Coaching’ podcast, where Gino and Julia help you navigate the complexities of life with ease and grace. 🎙️ We dive deep into the subtle nuances of relationships, offer advice for the joyous challenges of parenting, explore spirituality and provide practical tips for healthcare. 💑👨‍👩‍👧‍👦🙏💊 Our approach is rooted in empathy and understanding, because let's face it, life is hard! 💪 Tune into our podcast for a refreshing take on navigating life's most complex challenges. It's like having a secret weapon in your back pocket. 🎧🔑 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Join our free Skool community and connect with a fast-growing network of like-minded individuals: https://www.skool.com/barbaro360 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ #educationforlife #familylife #parentingtips #relationshiptips #personalfinance #lifecoaching #personalgrowth  #lifecoaching Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nov 14, 202534 min