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Whether you're looking to align more closely with your family, refine your perspectives, or simply invest in your collective growth, this is your gateway to connecting in ways you never imagined possible. Every episode features discussions on modern, non-fiction books. These carefully selected works bring relevant and transformative ideas, fostering improved communication and a shared language within families. Each book is a tool to enhance social fitness, with every discussion accompanied b ...
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American Boy: The Opioid Crisis and the Sister Left Behind by S.C. Megale
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How do we support the people we love—and speak openly about the struggles so many face in silence? In this powerful episode of Family Book Club, hosts Alex Kirby and Emily Blue sit down with sisters S.C. Megale and Kelley Megale to discuss American Boy: The Opioid Crisis and the Sister Left Behind. Told through S.C.’s perspective as the youngest si…
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Right Place, Right Time by Ryan Frederick
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How can we embrace change—and in what ways can it enrich both our lives and our family's lives? The choices we make about where we live profoundly shape our health, relationships, and overall well-being—especially as we move through different seasons of life. In this episode of Family Book Club, hosts Alex Kirby and Emily Blue sit down with Ryan Fr…
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Life Worth Living: A Guide to What Matters Most by Matthew Croasmun, Miroslav Volf, and Ryan McAnnally-Linz
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Are you ready to break free from autopilot and discover what truly makes life worthwhile? In this episode of Family Book Club, hosts Alex Kirby and Emily Blue sit down with Matthew Croasmun—co-author of Life Worth Living: A Guide to What Matters Most, and the creative force behind Yale’s Life Worth Living Program. This transformative book challenge…
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The Good Life by Robert Waldinger and Marc Schulz
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Are you ready to discover the secrets to lasting happiness and deeper connections? In this episode of the Family Book Club, we explore "The Good Life" by Robert Waldinger. This book draws on the Harvard Happiness Study to reveal the profound impact of relationships on our well-being. We unveil the power of relationships with our special guest, Paul…
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Fortune Favors the Bold What if courage isn't about eliminating fear, but acting in the face of it? Join us as we unpack Ryan Holiday's "Courage is Calling" with our special guest Ryan Halls, co-founder of Hue Partners. Emily Blue and Alex Kirby invite Ryan to dive into the essence of bravery, battling inertia with thought-provoking questions like,…
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Hunt, Gather, Parent by Michaeleen Doucleff
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What Ancient Cultures Can Teach Us About the Lost Art of Raising Happy, Helpful Little Humans Ever wondered if ancient parenting methods could bring more harmony to your home? Join us as we uncover the secrets of the Mayans, Inuit, and Hadzabe in Dr. Michaelene Ducliffe's "Hunt Gather Parent" on this week's episode of Family Book Club. Emily Blue a…
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From Strength To Strength by Arthur C. Brooks
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Helping Families Find Fulfillment: Embracing Aging, True Happiness, and Life’s Wisdom Can you imagine finding true happiness and fulfillment as you gracefully transition into retirement? Alex Kirby and Emily Blue explore Arthur C. Brooks' profound insights in "From Strength to Strength: Finding Success, Happiness, and Deep Purpose in the Second Hal…
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Why You Can't Pay Attention—and How to Think Deeply Again Can our addiction to smartphones be stealing our focus and diminishing the quality of our lives? This episode of Family Book Club tackles Johann Hari's insightful book "Stolen Focus," as Emily Blue and Alex Kirby uncover how technology, particularly our ever-present smartphones, is reshaping…
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When was the last time a book brought your family closer together? Alex Kirby, Founder of Total Family Management, and Emily Blue, Founder of Hue Partners, explore this fascinating question in every episode of the Family Book Club. We explore how literature can heal frayed connections across generations and cultures, the magic of shared reading exp…
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