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What Could Go Right?Ep 112 - Catamaran Tour of Leopard 4500Ever wondered what it’s really like to live on a sailboat for a week—but felt unsure what to expect (or what to pack)? You’re not alone. In this mini episode, we walk you through life aboard one of our favorite catamarans and explore the little surprises—practical and emotional—that make this kind of adventure so unforgettable. If you’ve been craving a different pace, a deeper breath, or just a nudge toward something new, this one’s for you. Let’s take the first step together—and see what could go right.
Welcome to the What Could...2025-07-2429 minWhat Could Go Right?Ep 111 - What if it's Better Than You Imagined?You thought you'd be more prepared by now—but midlife still feels unfamiliar, like you’ve arrived at a new threshold you didn’t see coming. In this episode of What Could Go Right?, we explore what it means to say yes to that call to adventure—the one that asks you to leave behind what’s comfortable and step into something unknown. Whether you're the h ero chasing a dream, the guide offering wisdom, or the bridge connecting the two, you’re part of a much bigger story. If you’re standing at the edge of something new, this conversat...2025-07-1736 minWhat Could Go Right?Ep 110 - This is Your Call to AdventureYou thought you'd be more prepared by now—but midlife still feels unfamiliar, like you’ve arrived at a new threshold you didn’t see coming. In this episode of What Could Go Right?, we explore what it means to say yes to that call to adventure—the one that asks you to leave behind what’s comfortable and step into something unknown. Whether you're the hero chasing a dream, the guide offering wisdom, or the bridge connecting the two, you’re part of a much bigger story. If you’re standing at the edge of something new, this conversation w...2025-07-1028 minWhat Could Go Right?Ep 109 - Slow Time, Strong TiesIn a world of endless pings and productivity hacks, it’s easy to lose sight of what we actually need to thrive. True freedom comes not just from what we can do—but from knowing what’s worth doing.This episode dives into three core human needs—connection, growth, and contribution—and how tuning into them can change everything from your choices to your relationships.
Welcome to the What Could Go Right? Podcast. We’re your hosts: Erik Orton and Emily Orton. We talk about personal growth and sailing. In 2014, with little experience and less money, we bootstrapped...2025-07-0334 minWhat Could Go Right?Ep 108 - Sailing the Spectrum of Routine and RiskWhy do we cling to routines—and still crave something new? Why do we want to feel special—but not alone?
In this episode, we’re talking about the paradoxes of being human—and what happens when our needs pull us in opposite directions.
Erik and I unpack how to:
Balance comfort and adventure
Find significance without chasing applause
Understand the deeper needs behind our choices
If you've ever felt torn between sticking with what you know and reaching for something more, this episode is for you. Bec...2025-06-2737 minWhat Could Go Right?Ep 107 - The Best Sailing Trip You’ve Never Heard OfIn this episode of What Could Go Right?, We share our love for one of the most underrated sailing destinations in the world: the Sea of Cortez. Tucked along the coast of Baja California near La Paz, Mexico, this region stuns with wildlife, turquoise water, and wide-open adventure—with far fewer tourists than you’d expect.
You’ll hear why the Sea of Cortez is:
A surprisingly easy getaway (yes, even from the U.S.)
A wildlife lover’s dream—with dolphins, whales, and more
Full of pristine, remote beaches and tranquil sail...2025-06-1918 minWhat Could Go Right?Ep 106 - Steady Swiss PaceDo you ever feel like your goals are sprinting ahead while you're just trying to catch your breath?
This episode is your reminder: you don’t have to hustle harder—you can pace yourself forward.
Inspired by the Swiss way of hiking (steady, calm, no burnout), Erik and Emily explore how slowing down can actually get you there faster. Whether you're navigating a big dream, a career pivot, or just trying to stay motivated through the messy middle, this one’s here to encourage you.
Small steps. Real progress. Persistence beats perfection every time.2025-06-1234 minWhat Could Go Right?Ep 104 - "Garbage is Not My Passion"Taking out the garbage isn’t anyone’s passion — just ask my daughter Lily. We're diving into what to do when your passion doesn’t match the task at hand, but it still needs to get done. If you’ve ever struggled with the not-so-fun stuff, this episode’s for you.
Welcome to the What Could Go Right? Podcast. We’re your hosts: Erik Orton and Emily Orton. We talk about personal growth and sailing. In 2014, with little experience and less money, we bootstrapped a year on a sailboat with our five kids and it changed our lives forever...2025-06-0636 minWhat Could Go Right?Ep 105 - From Cubicle to the Alps - Wild Career Pivot with Nicki PreeceFeeling stuck in your routine? You don’t have to stay there. In this episode, discover how Nicki Preece traded her desk job for guiding hiking adventures in the Swiss Alps — and how you can take bold steps to design a life full of passion and purpose. Your next chapter starts here.
Welcome to the What Could Go Right? Podcast. We’re your hosts: Erik Orton and Emily Orton. We talk about personal growth and sailing. In 2014, with little experience and less money, we bootstrapped a year on a sailboat with our five kids and it changed our li...2025-06-0553 minWhat Could Go Right?Ep 103 - Our Top 10 Most Popular EpisodesTo celebrate two years of What Could Go Right?, Erik and Emily Orton count down their top 10 most popular episodes. From reverse-engineering relationship goals to chasing dreams with kids in tow, they revisit listener favorites filled with insight, humor, and hope. Whether you’re new or a long-time listener, this retrospective is full of encouragement to live with intention—and ask, What could go right?
Top 10 Episodes
10 Episode 81 What Surprised Me in Thailand
9 Episode 18 The 100 Year Grid
8 Episode 20 How to Ruin a Marriage
7 Episode 2 How to Get Your Kids to Take...2025-05-2219 minWhat Could Go Right?Ep 102 - Beyond the Booze CruiseIf you’ve ever felt like sailing wasn’t for you because of the drinking culture—or if you’re simply curious about how alcohol-free adventures can go deeper—this episode is for you. You won't get judged for enjoying a glass of wine at sunset. You will find out what makes Navigator Sailing Trips different—how we built “dry” sailing adventures focused on connection, learning, and presence.
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Perfect for rookies who want to test drive the live-aboard dream. Yes, we let you drive the boat. Relax, ex...2025-05-1521 minWhat Could Go Right?Ep 101 - Marriage, Work & Love with Steve & Donna KuhrSteve and Donna run a high-volume, precision manufacturing company. If you have ever been grateful for airbags in your car, some of their 300+ employees make those parts for your car. Do you want to know how they stay married, stay in love, stay in business and build a legacy? (That's quite an adventure!) From factory floors to family dinners, Steve and Donna share applicable wisdom on teamwork, emotional intelligence, and the underrated life lessons found in everyday experiences. If you’ve ever wondered how to lead with purpose at home and at work, this conversation will leave you inspired to focus o...2025-05-081h 04What Could Go Right?Ep 100 - A Time to Mourn🎉 It’s our 100th episode — and we’re celebrating with honesty. If you're navigating a season of change—where joy and sadness sit side by side—this episode is for you. Erik and Emily Orton gently guide you through the tender terrain of transition, offering companionship and insight as you face the bittersweet beauty of letting go. Whether you're saying goodbye to a chapter, a role, or a rhythm that once defined you, you're not alone. In this heartfelt conversation, you're invited to be the hero of your own unfolding story, while Erik and Emily walk alongside you as thoughtful, ho...2025-05-0122 minWhat Could Go Right?Ep 99 - Flexibility Over FrustrationIf there’s one thing sailing has taught us, it’s this: the wind doesn’t always do what you expect. And honestly? That’s where the good stuff lives. In this episode, Erik and I talk about the role of flexibility—not just on the water, but in life. We share stories of plans that went sideways and how those moments became some of our most meaningful memories. Whether you’re dreaming about a sailing trip or just trying to navigate your everyday, we hope this conversation leaves you feeling encouraged, open to discovery, and ready to ask, what could g...2025-04-2420 minWhat Could Go Right?Ep 98 - Why Italy NowIf Italy’s been calling you, this might be your last chance to answer. In this personal episode, Erik and Emily share the soul behind their upcoming sailing trip from Naples to Sorrento, Salerno, and Capri –woven with real stories of lost keys, missed flights, buttery sunsets, barefoot afternoons, and the compelling magic of the Blue Grotto. It's not just a vacation–it's a reset. It’s not just a vacation—it’s a reset. And, full transparency: this will likely be our last commercial sailing trip to Italy, as we focus on new adventures ahead. If you’ve been curious… this...2025-04-1726 minWhat Could Go Right?Ep 97 - Then vs Now (Our Sailing Journey)⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Rate. Review. Subscribe.
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Perfect for rookies who want to test drive the live-aboard dream. Yes, we let you drive the boat. Relax, explore, and get as much/little sailing experience as you want with stunning 360-views. Sail with us.
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Seven at Sea: Why a New York City Family Cast Off Convention For A Life-Changing Year On A Sailboat
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Youtube Like...2025-04-1018 minWhat Could Go Right?Ep 96 - How to Grow Your ConfidenceReal confidence—the kind that sticks—isn’t handed out like a participation ribbon. It’s earned through doing hard things. Stretching past what’s comfortable, and realizing, Whoa. I just did that. What else can I do? For example, there's something you take for granted now that you couldn't even do in the past. In this episode Erik and Emily discuss the relationships between competence, community, and growing confidence. Enjoy!
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Do you want an experience where you become the kind of person who trusts...2025-04-0321 minWhat Could Go Right?Ep 95 - Spring Cleaning - How to Reset YourselfEver feel like you need a reset button for your life? As the seasons shift, so can we. In this episode, Erik and Emily Orton dive into the magic of a spring reset—a chance to clear out mental clutter, shift your perspective, and realign with what truly matters. Whether you're feeling stuck, craving clarity, or just ready for a fresh start, this episode is your invitation to reset and set sail toward something amazing.
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Perfect for rookies who want to test drive the live...2025-03-2719 minWhat Could Go Right?Ep 94 - 3 Sailing Stories (Racing)Do you know when sailboat racing was invented? When the second boat was built. Today we'll share stories about getting there first, getting there last, and what really matters.
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Seven at Sea: Why a New York City Family Cast Off Convention F...2025-03-2019 minWhat Could Go Right?Ep 93 - People Can Change (Les Miserables)People can change. This is one of the great superpowers of life. Are you changing from good to better? Shifting to something different? Or just parting your hair on the other side? Erik went from a Broadway guy, managing tours of Les Misérables, to a boat guy, teaching people to sail all over the world. He recently revisited his theatrical past taking our son, Eli, to see the Broadway tour of Les Misérables. In this episode, explore the cathartic, redemptive, beautiful message of change in Les Misérables and pour it on your own life. However you are chan...2025-03-1320 minWhat Could Go Right?Ep 92 - Daily Sailing Life - Wifi, Waste & WaterA sailboat is like a micro-city. You manage your own utilities. It's fascinating and very different from life on land. Here's what you can expect on a sailboat.
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Seven at Sea: Why a New York City Family Cast Off Conventi...2025-03-0625 minWhat Could Go Right?Ep 91 - Daily Sailing Life - What NOT to Pack: Managing ElectricityThere are a lot of things you don't need on a sailboat in tropical locations - like a parka, ski goggles, or thermal underwear. But some no-go items are less obvious like hair dryers. In this episode of What Could Go Right? We'll share items that are better left at home for electricity management. We also share work arounds for those land luxuries you just can't live without.
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Perfect for rookies who want to test drive the live-aboard dream. Yes, we let you drive the...2025-02-2722 minWhat Could Go Right?Ep 90 - The Language of the UniverseThis week's episode is a short discussion of the power of living with love and purpose as described by Paulo Coelho in his well-loved story, The Alchemist. "There was a language in the world that everyone understood, a language the boy had used throughout the time that he was trying to improve things at the shop. It was the language of enthusiasm, of things accomplished with love and purpose, and as part of a search for something believed in and desired." Here's to living with love and purpose.
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Try Sailing for a W...2025-02-1320 minWhat Could Go Right?Ep 89 - Boat Tour - Lagoon 52 CatamaranYou're curious about our sailing trips, but you want to know more about the boats we use. This episode is a boat tour - YouTube is the best way to experience this episode. EP 89 on YouTube
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Seven at Sea: Why a New York C...2025-02-0721 minWhat Could Go Right?Ep 88 - Seven at Sea Revisited (Karina's Version)What did the 5 kids think about living on a sailboat for a year? Our wise and generous firstborn speaks publicly for the first time. You get the pros, the cons, the impact, the personal life lessons, and her counsel for parents of adult kids in Karina's Version.
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Perfect for rookies who want to test drive the live-aboard dream. Yes, we let you drive the boat. Relax, explore, and get as much/little sailing experience as you want with stunning 360-views. Sail with us.
Eri...2025-01-3053 minWhat Could Go Right?Ep 87 - Cruise Ship or Custom Sailing Trip – Side by Side ComparisonWhat if you said yes? What holds you back from saying yes to unexpected opportunities? When someone invites you to fly over the Grand Canyon in their small plane, what do you say? That's too much, I couldn't possibly trouble you. OR Thank you. I'd love to! Apparently, a lot of people have said No because his wife said, "Seriously, take him up on it. He loves to do it." Erik had never seen the Grand Canyon. We said, Yes! In this episode, consider why you might be saying no to and the real benefits of an intentional yes...2025-01-2346 minWhat Could Go Right?Ep 86 - Saying Yes: Flying Over the Grand CanyonWhat if you said yes? What holds you back from saying yes to unexpected opportunities? When someone invites you to fly over the Grand Canyon in their small plane, what do you say? That's too much, I couldn't possibly trouble you. OR Thank you. I'd love to! Apparently, a lot of people have said No because his wife said, "Seriously, take him up on it. He loves to do it." Erik had never seen the Grand Canyon. We said, Yes! In this episode, consider why you might be saying no to and the real benefits of an intentional yes. This mon...2025-01-1629 minWhat Could Go Right?Ep 85 - Reclaiming a Sailing Dream - Mary & Jonathan YoungMaybe, it's not too late. After 17 years of dreaming about the sea (from a landlocked state), Jonathan and Mary Young decided 2024 was the year to turn their dream into reality. Juggling kids, careers, and an ever expanding treehouse project, let's hear how they made it happen.
Welcome to the What Could Go Right? Podcast. We’re your hosts: Erik Orton and Emily Orton. We talk about personal growth and sailing. In 2014, with little experience and less money, we bootstrapped a year on a sailboat with our five kids and it changed our lives forever. We tell the who...2025-01-0953 minWhat Could Go Right?Ep 84 - When Your Dream Makes You PukeIf there is an obstacle between you and the adventure of a lifetime, this episode is for you. "Change is fast but transition is slow and things rarely go as we expect. Three days ago we stuffed our duffles and caught a jet stream to our new floating abode. This unlikely dream journey is already six years old." Fresh takes on 2014 when our family of seven moved aboard s/v Fezywig.
Welcome to the What Could Go Right? Podcast. We’re your hosts: Erik Orton and Emily Orton. We talk about personal growth and sailing. In 2014, with litt...2025-01-0209 minWhat Could Go Right?Ep 83 - Living Big by Starting SmallDo you set goals, words, and/or intentions for the new year? Whether you pick an auspicious date like January 1 or start when the notions strikes, this episode is for you. One sure path to big (atomic) change is small (atomic) steady steps. Here's how it works for us.
Welcome to the What Could Go Right? Podcast. We’re your hosts: Erik Orton and Emily Orton. We talk about personal growth and sailing. In 2014, with little experience and less money, we bootstrapped a year on a sailboat with our five kids and it changed our lives forever. We...2024-12-2626 minWhat Could Go Right?Ep 82 - The Christmas Tree ChroniclesCelebrating the season with some light holiday stories about our adventures with Christmas Trees past. Merry Christmas everyone!
Welcome to the What Could Go Right? Podcast. We’re your hosts: Erik Orton and Emily Orton. We talk about personal growth and sailing. In 2014, with little experience and less money, we bootstrapped a year on a sailboat with our five kids and it changed our lives forever. We tell the whole story in our book Seven at Sea. On this podcast, we want to help you go from fear to freedom one adventure at a time.
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What Could Go Right?Ep 81 - What Surprised Me in Thailand Have you been to Thailand? Or any part of Asia? What stood out to you? Erik recently hosted a boatload of scuba divers on excursion in Phuket, Thailand. This was his first trip to Asia. Get his fresh-eyes take on this idyllic destination.
Welcome to the What Could Go Right? Podcast. We’re your hosts: Erik Orton and Emily Orton. We talk about personal growth and sailing. In 2014, with little experience and less money, we bootstrapped a year on a sailboat with our five kids and it changed our lives forever. We tell the whole story in our...2024-12-1214 minWhat Could Go Right?Ep 80 - Solo vs. Group Travel: The BenefitsCould solo travel be the secret to self-discovery, or does the magic lie in shared experiences? There's not one right way to travel. Let's explore the benefits of both.
Welcome to the What Could Go Right? Podcast. We’re your hosts: Erik Orton and Emily Orton. We talk about personal growth and sailing. In 2014, with little experience and less money, we bootstrapped a year on a sailboat with our five kids and it changed our lives forever. We tell the whole story in our book Seven at Sea. On this podcast, we want to help you go fro...2024-12-0524 minWhat Could Go Right?Ep 79 - Why Be Grateful in AdventureWhatever your adventures this season, gratitude is essential. In this short holiday episode, let's get grateful. It will increase your stamina for adventure and your enjoyment.
Welcome to the What Could Go Right? Podcast. We’re your hosts: Erik Orton and Emily Orton. We talk about personal growth and sailing. In 2014, with little experience and less money, we bootstrapped a year on a sailboat with our five kids and it changed our lives forever. We tell the whole story in our book Seven at Sea. On this podcast, we want to help you go from fear to fre...2024-11-2716 minWhat Could Go Right?Ep 78 - Our Top Travel Trips "I was wondering what secret tips you would have as someone who travels frequently..." We don't want any of our travel tips to be secret. Today, we share travel tips that have worked for us in 30 countries.
Welcome to the What Could Go Right? Podcast. We’re your hosts: Erik Orton and Emily Orton. We talk about personal growth and sailing. In 2014, with little experience and less money, we bootstrapped a year on a sailboat with our five kids and it changed our lives forever. We tell the whole story in our book Seven at Sea. O...2024-11-2031 minWhat Could Go Right?Ep 77 - The Company You KeepIf you're looking to change your life, one of the most powerful ways to do that is to change your environment. Get in a community that reinforces the identity you want for yourself and learn from them. Who do you want to be more like? Who is going the direction you want to go? This is what we call the current – this community normalizes what you aspire to. They make it feel easy. Today, we discuss being intentional about the people that are going the direction you want to go. This makes it way easier to end up where you want...2024-11-1325 minWhat Could Go Right?Ep 76 - Sailing in SardiniaCurious about sailing in Sardinia? Emily had lots of questions about Erik's September/October 2024 trip in Sardinia, Italy. Today, Erik shares the experience from shore to snorkeling to sailing.
Welcome to the What Could Go Right? Podcast. We’re your hosts: Erik Orton and Emily Orton. We talk about personal growth and sailing. In 2014, with little experience and less money, we bootstrapped a year on a sailboat with our five kids and it changed our lives forever. We tell the whole story in our book Seven at Sea. On this podcast, we want to help you go fro...2024-11-0623 minWhat Could Go Right?Ep 75 - From First Click to Casting OffWhat happens – from your perspective – when you click the link to schedule a call about going sailing with us? You may be curious to try living on a sailboat for a week but anxious about hopping on a call. Today, we walk you from first click to casting off.
Welcome to the What Could Go Right? Podcast. We’re your hosts: Erik Orton and Emily Orton. We talk about personal growth and sailing. In 2014, with little experience and less money, we bootstrapped a year on a sailboat with our five kids and it changed our lives forever. We tel...2024-10-3119 minWhat Could Go Right?Ep 74 - T-Minus FridayWhat does it actually look like to make the leap from the life you're living to something very different? It is likely something similar to what we experienced 10 years ago when Erik quit his job and our family of seven moved aboard an ex-charter fixer-upper catamaran in St. Martin. It's easy to look back and tell a seamless story knowing how it all worked out, but that's not helpful. Today you get Erik's actual journal/blog entry about his very last day at work. And our last day in the U.S. We break it down what's easy, what's hard...2024-10-2421 minWhat Could Go Right?Ep 73 - Becoming GrandparentsWhat's your next big adventure? Erik and Emily are becoming grandparents. Today, they delve into this big transition. Whatever your next adventure you can probably relate to this part of the journey. The part that's exciting, unpredictable, a little bit chaotic, and maybe exhausting but completely worth it as you grow into the wonderful new version of yourself.
Welcome to the What Could Go Right? Podcast. We’re your hosts: Erik Orton and Emily Orton. We talk about personal growth and sailing. In 2014, with little experience and less money, we bootstrapped a year on a sailboat with our five ki...2024-10-1719 minWhat Could Go Right?Ep 72 - Not a ScamAccused of running a sailing scam on Facebook, we tell about the exchange and respond here. We tell all about our sailing trips, what makes them unique, and why our bespoke sailing experience may be exactly what you're looking for.
Welcome to the What Could Go Right? Podcast. We’re your hosts: Erik Orton and Emily Orton. We talk about personal growth and sailing. In 2014, with little experience and less money, we bootstrapped a year on a sailboat with our five kids and it changed our lives forever. We tell the whole story in our book Sev...2024-10-1028 min
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I’m so excited you’re here because today, I have a super fun treat for you! In this special guest episode, I’m speaking with Emily and Erik Orton, a couple I met during a recent speaking engagement. I was so inspired by their story, I had to invite them on the show to share it with you.
Emily is an educator, author, and public speaker, while Erik is an Emmy Award-winning writer and producer. Together, along with their five children, they embarked on an incredible one-year journey of sailing! Since then, they ha...2024-10-0337 minWhat Could Go Right?Ep 71 - Treat Yourself Like A PersonIf you find yourself saying Yes to everyone except you, you may like this episode. A meaningful life includes vibrant relationships, learning new skills, contributing in your community. You also need to make space for yourself. That's what we talk about in this episode.
Welcome to the What Could Go Right? Podcast. We’re your hosts: Erik Orton and Emily Orton. We talk about personal growth and sailing. In 2014, with little experience and less money, we bootstrapped a year on a sailboat with our five kids and it changed our lives forever. We tell the whole story in...2024-10-0323 minWhat Could Go Right?Ep 70 - Getting Clarity with Stefanie GassFrom rock bottom to breakthrough – Stefanie Gass shows how partnering with God can help you overcome career setbacks and bad habits to step into your true calling. Today, she runs a peaceful 7-figure business and hosts a top 20 podcast that empowers Christian women to thrive in online business. If you’ve got a big dream on your heart, especially one that feels just out of reach, let Stefanie’s story be your inspiration. Don’t miss the free gift from Stefanie in the show notes!
Welcome to the What Could Go Right? Podcast. We’re your hosts: Erik Orton...2024-09-2632 minWhat Could Go Right?Ep 69 - RV, Boat, Van - 7 Years of Travel with the Jackson FamilyIf you've ever considered a nomadic life, the Jackson family is pulling back the curtain. Whether your dream is the hit the open road or the open ocean, they have been there. Rob and Tracy started traveling with their three kids seven years ago. They are still on the road in Europe. Today, they speak to your most common fears: cost, remote work, close quarters, daily rhythm, friends, and homeschooling. They don't hide the problems but share why this lifestyle has been totally worth it for them. Spoiler Alert: Tracy says if you're worried about your kids making friends, don't...2024-09-191h 35What Could Go Right?Ep 68 - Overcoming Fear of the UnknownOne of the most basic fears is fear of the unknown. You don't know what is going to happen so your imagination gets to work creating a negative future outcome. That's called worry. If you want to succeed you've got to stop...or at least, cut back on worry. Today you'll learn the process for how to demystify fear of the unknown so you can live and act with clarity and courage.
Welcome to the What Could Go Right? Podcast. We’re your hosts: Erik Orton and Emily Orton. We talk about personal growth and sailing. In 2014, with li...2024-09-1231 min
What Could Go Right?Ep 67 - The Mentor AdvantageWhy is it so important to have a good mentor? Finding a mentor can fast track your progress and help you achieve your goals more quickly. Mentors can provide guidance, support, and reference material to help you navigate challenges and learn from their experiences. And so much more. Today, we'll talk about three kinds of mentors and key traits you need to get the most benefit from a mentor.
Welcome to the What Could Go Right? Podcast. We’re your hosts: Erik Orton and Emily Orton. We talk about personal growth and sailing. In 2014, with little experience an...2024-09-0530 minWhat Could Go Right?Ep 66 - Getting Started - The First Big Adventure (FAQ)What were they thinking?! If you want to take a risk but you're not sure what will happen...this one is for you. When someone does the unexpected, unconventional, or intentionally swims upstream, it's only natural to wonder, 'How did they make the leap from thinking to actually doing?' In this episode, Erik and Emily return to the start to reveal what was really going through their minds and hearts when they launched on a life-changing adventure. Let this validate your dreams and help you get started.
Welcome to the What Could Go Right? Podcast. We’re...2024-08-2923 min
Stories That Live In UsTurn It Into the Wind (with Erik and Emily Orton) | Episode 21Ever wondered what it takes to turn an ordinary life into an extraordinary adventure? When former Broadway professional Erik Orton suggested his family of seven live on a sailboat for a year, it seemed impossible — until his daughter asked "do you really have the guts to do it?" Join me for an inspiring conversation with Erik and Emily Orton, authors of "Seven at Sea," about how they intentionally craft their family's story and navigate life's storms together. From late-night squalls in the Caribbean to teaching their children to be the "navigators" of their own lives, the Ortons share powerful in...2024-08-2236 minWhat Could Go Right?Ep 65 - Lessons from LilyLily joined us in the studio for an experimental episode of What Could Go Right? A family is a big adventure. Every child teaches us so many lessons. At six months old, Lily was diagnosed with Down syndrome. As this surprise unfolds, we continue to discover Lily is packed with superpowers. Today we're sharing lessons from Lily that have made our lives better. Hopefully, this episode will inspire you to embrace uniqueness, make magic happen, ask for what you want, and so much more.
Welcome to the What Could Go Right? Podcast. We’re your hos...2024-08-2236 minWhat Could Go Right?Ep 64 - What We Love About Traveling With KidsJust because you hear it over and over again doesn't make it true. People often say, "I want to travel and explore before kids because after kids it will be too hard." Today, Erik and I discuss the reasons we love traveling with our kids and the many magical ways kids make travel better.
Welcome to the What Could Go Right? Podcast. We’re your hosts: Erik Orton and Emily Orton. We talk about personal growth and sailing. In 2014, with little experience and less money, we bootstrapped a year on a sailboat with our five kids and it...2024-08-1530 minWhat Could Go Right?Ep 63 - Decluttering - Make Space For Your Dream LifeIf you've ever felt overwhelmed, this one is for you. One of the biggest lessons we learned living as a family of seven in New York City is: Less is more. Or you could say: Less but better. Today, we share how to apply this concept to curate your calendar, your habits, and every other area of your intentional life.
Welcome to the What Could Go Right? Podcast. We’re your hosts: Erik Orton and Emily Orton. We talk about personal growth and sailing. In 2014, with little experience and less money, we bootstrapped a year on a sai...2024-08-0732 minWhat Could Go Right?Ep 62 - How We Sold Our SailboatIt is commonly said that the two best days in a boat owner's life are the day you buy your boat and the day you sell your boat. That may or may not be true. We know three things: 1. Most sailboats do not sell quickly 2. A major part of our plan to live aboard affordably was to sell our boat afterward 3. I was emotionally attached to our floating home because of how much we grew individually and all the incredible friendships and memories I made with my family living on a sailboat. Today, we share exactly how we sold o...2024-07-3124 minWhat Could Go Right?Ep 61 - DIY vs Who Not How: Finding BalanceErik and I are trying something new. We started out as scrappy DIY people. We were raised with this noble ethos. We've passed it on to our children. Now, we're trying another approach proposed in Dan Sullivan's book, Who Not How. We're finding 'who' can be more efficient than DIY when it comes to time, energy, money, and even relationships.
Welcome to the What Could Go Right? Podcast. We’re your hosts: Erik Orton and Emily Orton. We talk about personal growth and sailing. In 2014, with little experience and less money, we bootstrapped a year on...2024-07-2533 minWhat Could Go Right?Ep 60 - Collaborating as a Couple - Writing Our BookWhat is the thing that you want to do in your life with the person you care about? What are you afraid of? What is the value of figuring that out? Erik and Emily dive into the rarely shared highs, lows, and surprises of collaborating as a couple.
Welcome to the What Could Go Right? Podcast. We’re your hosts: Erik Orton and Emily Orton. We talk about personal growth and sailing. In 2014, with little experience and less money, we bootstrapped a year on a sailboat with our five kids and it changed our lives forever. We tel...2024-07-1845 minWhat Could Go Right?Ep 59 - How to Grow the Size of Your Dreams'Thinking about my dreams seems like a waste of time because I can't do anything about them.'If you've ever said this to yourself, this conversation is for you. We've heard this from clients over and over. Whether this statement resonates for you or you're just ready to dream bigger, this episode shares a straightforward approach you can start today to grow your vision of what's possible.
Welcome to the What Could Go Right? Podcast. We’re your hosts: Erik Orton and Emily Orton. We talk about personal growth and sailing. In 2014, with little experience and less mo...2024-07-1122 minWhat Could Go Right?Ep 58 - Declare Your IndependenceListen if you want more freedom. In the Orton home, independence is a family value. Like you, we aspire to more independence in all areas of life. Erik and I literally named our son Independence.
(Try writing that in first grade.) Like many people, we've felt stuck. Then, like fireworks on a summer evening, someone shares a story that sparks new possibilities and it feels like freedom. In this episode, we tell our freedom stories to share the spark so you can declare your independence.
Welcome to the What Could Go Right? Podcast. We’r...2024-07-0428 minWhat Could Go Right?Ep 57 - Personal Growth + SailingYou are wired for growth. That means, worry is your most constant obstacle. This is why you never overdose on encouragement, inspiration, and fresh stories of triumph and possibility. That's why we've refined the focus of the What Could Go Right? podcast. New studio, cleaner audio, and clearer vision. Learn how this focus on personal growth and sailing can help you go from fear to freedom one adventure at a time. Get your power up today.
Welcome to the What Could Go Right? Podcast. We’re your hosts: Erik Orton and Emily Orton. We talk about pers...2024-06-2721 minWhat Could Go Right?Ep 56 - Our Personal Packing List for Sailing TripsAvoid the most common travel mistake –– packing too much. Especially when it comes to sailing, you don't want to be caught hundreds (or thousands) of miles from home without something you need. But, if it's your first time, you don't really know what you'll need. This can spell big anxiety. We've got your back. We've been refining our packing lists for over a decade. This week we're sharing our most up-to-date packing list for sailing trips and we talk through every item so you don't have to wonder. Grab your copy in the show notes below.
Welcome to t...2024-06-2041 minWhat Could Go Right?Ep 55 - Navigating the Empty Nest TransitionIt's graduation season and that means big changes for everyone. When you know what to expect you can be more intentional about this new season.The first step is acknowledging what the changes are and how they affect you. Whether you've launched your last child or your home dynamics are changing in other ways, this episode will help.
Welcome to the What Could Go Right? Podcast. We’re your hosts: Erik Orton and Emily Orton. We talk about personal growth and sailing. In 2014, with little experience and less money, we bootstrapped a year on a sailboat with our...2024-06-1323 minWhat Could Go Right?Ep 54 - Your Guide to Letting Go - with Y.E. YoungWill letting go actually allow you to receive a more abundant life? Ridiculously OK author, Y.E. Young says it will. In this episode he tells you how. Join us in exploring the dynamic process of letting go again and again throughout your life.
Welcome to the What Could Go Right? Podcast. We’re your hosts: Erik Orton and Emily Orton. We talk about personal growth and sailing. In 2014, with little experience and less money, we bootstrapped a year on a sailboat with our five kids and it changed our lives forever. We tell the whole story in...2024-06-061h 15What Could Go Right?Ep 53 - Why Loved Ones Inadvertantly Try to Hold Us BackSometimes the people who love us the most may inadvertently be the ones who hold us back from reaching our full potential.
How do you know when to listen to their concern and when to let it go?
How can you share your important decisions without inviting negative feedback?
On the other side of the coin, how can you encourage others?
All this and more as we dive into episode 53.
Welcome to the What Could Go Right? Podcast. We’re your hosts: Erik Orton and Emily Orton. We talk about personal growth and sailing. In 2014, wi...2024-05-3038 minWhat Could Go Right?Ep 52 - Tortillas to $200M - Lisa BinggeliStuck. Trapped. Lonely. Searching for something. If you've ever felt this way, I know you are going to love Lisa Binggeli's true adventure. "I used to count pennies and put groceries back on the shelf." In 9 years, Lisa went from raising three small kids working as a remote medical biller and selling homemade tortillas on the side to selling over 200 million in real estate. Students of her process and finding similar success. If real estate is part of your adventure, you can find Lisa's links in the show notes. If you want to go from fear to freedom, get insi...2024-05-231h 18What Could Go Right?Ep 51 - How to Upgrade Your Identity (Part 2)Which came first, the belief or the behavior? Erik and Emily revisit Atomic Habits by James Clear and pushback (a little) on what it takes to change a habit and upgrade your identity. If your life has no room for improvement, don't bother with this episode.
What Could Go Right? is a Life Design Podcast for Moms and Dads Who Want to Make Midlife Meaningful featuring personal growth, family connections, and parenting adult kids. The show is hosted by Erik Orton and Emily Orton, creators, travelers, authors, speakers, sailors, rock climbers, and curious parents of five kids (mo...2024-05-1620 minWhat Could Go Right?Ep 50 - How to Upgrade Your Identity (Part 1)Ready to upgrade your identity? Start here. The biggest obstacles to pursuing your dream may be the simplest to solve. What's the biggest obstacle? Your thoughts. Dive into Atomic Habits by James Clear and the role of your thoughts or beliefs in forming new habits.
What Could Go Right? is a Life Design Podcast for Moms and Dads Who Want to Make Midlife Meaningful featuring personal growth, family connections, and parenting adult kids. The show is hosted by Erik Orton and Emily Orton, creators, travelers, authors, speakers, sailors, rock climbers, and curious parents of five kids (mostly a...2024-05-0918 minWhat Could Go Right?Ep 49 - Darling, Let's Be AdventurersChoosing an adventurous life includes deciding where you want to go and how to get there. It's not a well-paved road with solar-powered street lights and giant signs. Every day you make the decision to stick with your plan or adapt. The stakes (and the obstacles) are even higher when it comes to your bigger goals. Join The Knight Show hosts (reposted here) and us as we explore your plan, purpose, pitfalls, personal patterns for goal-getting, and perspectives from people with more experience than you. You'll get sailing stories, relationship stories, stories we've never told about non-sailing adventures, and in...2024-05-0250 minWhat Could Go Right?Ep 48 - Books, Beauty Pageants and PoliticsWhich scenario would you find most challenging to do with your spouse?
a. Raise four kids in New York City
b. Build a thriving family business from scratch
c. Renovate a home d. Homeschool
e. Complete a Law degree and a Master's program
d. Live and travel in a foreign country with four kids
Chandler and Tiffany have done all of the above and more. They share how asking, 'What could go right?' has inspired them to stretch and grow as a family, a couple, and...2024-04-251h 15What Could Go Right?Ep 47 - We Bought An Eco Resort In BelizeHave your dreams ever come true too soon? Lance and Chrissy Walker planned to run an eco resort for wellness as a lifestyle business in their retirement years. Not with four young kids at home. Not in the jungles of Belize. The opportunity showed up sooner than they expected and they jumped. If you think that's a big adventure, listen in to hear the incredible obstacles they've already overcome. Bookmark this episode and share it with your friends. This conversation is full of pure gold nuggets about what it takes to choose your own adventure as a person, partner, and...2024-04-181h 23What Could Go Right?Ep 46 - What's Your Credibility Score and Why Does it Matter?In This Episode:
What’s your credibility score? Not your credit score – Your credibility score. It is the ratio between what you say you will do and what you actually do. Why does it matter? Your credibility score has a bigger impact on your quality of life than your credit score. A high credibility score doesn’t just earn you the trust and confidence of others; it unlocks a cascade of benefits. People gravitate toward you, eager to collaborate and share resources. Custom made opportunities find their way to your doorstep. But here's the real kicker: the true p...2024-04-1118 minWhat Could Go Right?Ep 45 - Our Top Tips on How to Deal with ChangeWhat’s new? J/K We know something is always changing. Sometimes change is refreshing—as good as a rest. Other times, you want a rest from all the change. Whatever is changing in your life, please enjoy this short conversation where we explore acknowledging change, choosing change, strategically choosing not to change, and more.
What Could Go Right? is a Life Design Podcast for Moms and Dads Who Want to Make Midlife Meaningful featuring personal growth, family connections, and parenting adult kids. The show is hosted by Erik Orton and Emily Orton, creators, travelers, authors...2024-04-0425 minWhat Could Go Right?Ep 44 - Two Takeaways From Our FortiesDear listeners, I (Erik) botched the microphones on this episode. Sorry about that. If you have trouble understanding anything we're saying, check out the YouTube version with captions. Thanks!
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Do you celebrate your birthday or try to forget it? Let's revisit Springsteen's vision of "Glory Days". How depressing would it be to peak in high school? Let's dig into misconceptions about aging. Then we'll identify some awesome things ahead – when you're willing to live intentionally. If you believe your best days are behind you, we hope you'll consider changing your mind after lis...2024-03-2820 minWhat Could Go Right?Ep 43 - How to Stop Worrying and Start LivingIn this episode:
Worry has a negative effect on your ability to solve problems, on your relationships, your health, and society as a whole. Worry is on the rise. If you would like to worry less, this is for you. We're sharing five strategies to overcome worry, our favorite book about worry, and what we learned about worry while living on a sailboat for a year.
What Could Go Right? is a Life Design Podcast for Moms and Dads Who Want to Make Midlife Meaningful featuring personal growth, family connections, and parenting adult kids. The show...2024-03-2129 minWhat Could Go Right?Ep 42 - Our Favorite Excuses and What We Did With ThemIn this episode:
You know the drill: we've all been guilty of letting excuses hold us back. You say "I'm just being realistic". But what if excuses are the roadblocks keeping you from more adventure, more connection, and being more who you are truly meant to be?Get ready to reframe and rewrite your excuses into reasons. Dive into true stories about what opens up when you flip the script and transform excuses into stepping stones.This technique is one of the ingredients in our family's secret sauce. It really works if you're willing to try. What's you...2024-03-1420 minWhat Could Go Right?Ep 41 - How to Let Your Dreams Come TrueIn This Episode:
Studies show that most people give up on their goals. We don't want that for you. Today, we're discussing one concept Erik's mother taught him that wildly increases your chance of overcoming your fears and taking action. Mom says, Throw your hat over the fence.We share several applications from simple to spectacular so you can start using this one concept today to let your dreams (small and big) come true.
What Could Go Right? is a Life Design Podcast for Moms and Dads Who Want to Make Midlife Meaningful featuring personal gro...2024-03-0722 minWhat Could Go Right?Ep 40 - How Lily Became a Champion and You Can Too + Bonus Song by Erik In this episode:
Compared to what? Parents know kids are often your greatest teachers. Here's what we can all learn about "Comparisonitis" from our daughter's state swim competition. This is your friendly invitation to create your own definition of success with a friendly disregard for anyone else's opinion. You'll also get an introduction to the concepts of Blue Ocean Strategy and the power of changing your environment to for mental clarity. Most importantly, when it comes to being you nobody compares so focus on being the best you.
BONUS Erik's original cover of Multiplied by Needt...2024-02-2930 minWhat Could Go Right?Ep 39 - Going from Dreamers to Doers - Tiffani + Jared WingertIn This Episode:
Do you have an idea that feels so big and unlikely that you don’t even want to tell anyone about it? Maybe you feel dreams that big are for “other people”. If so, you’ll love this episode. Jared and Tiffani Wingert wanted to connect with their neighbors and connect their neighbors to each other. They saw rampant loneliness and wanted to do something about it. What started as a backyard apple party turned into something much, much more ambitious. So ambitious Jared was hesitant to say it out loud even to Tiffani. He had no...2024-02-221h 10What Could Go Right?Ep 35 - How Adventures Help You Create Lasting ConnectionsIn This Episode:
When we go through things together we become close. This may be the single best reason to plan an adventure. Listen in as Erik and Emily reveal a recent adventure surprise that connected three generations. Hear how they strategically planned an epic family adventure to strengthen their relationships and how it transformed them. Try their number one tip for reframing adventures you didn't plan.
What Could Go Right? is a Life Design Podcast for Moms and Dads Who Want to Make Midlife Meaningful featuring personal growth, family connections, and parenting adult kids. Th...2024-01-2518 minWhat Could Go Right?Ep 32 - Pulling Off Their First One Month Family Trip - Brooke + Nathan SchmoeIn this episode: Brooke and Nathan Schmoe share their journey of reclaiming life with their four kids through intentional adventures. Inspired by the Orton family's example, they embarked on the first of five road trips to create lasting memories. Despite obstacles like a car accident and health issues, they persevered and experienced the magic of their dream. Through coaching and accountability, they navigated challenges and found joy in the journey. They discuss the process of navigating time away from work and paying for the trip, plus the pay off's of how they created new connections with their kids and ea...2024-01-0459 minWhat Could Go Right?Ep 31 - What is a New Year's First?In this episode:
Kick off 2024 with a New Year's First. It gives you fresh momentum without all the burden of a long term resolution. A New Year's First is different from a resolution or goal because it is a one-time experience that can't be undone. Listen for examples of our New Year's Firsts, such as attending a yoga class and watching the sunrise in South Carolina. You're invited to try a new tradition and participate in a New Year's First. If you've never joined us for a free discovery call to turn your "impossible" goals into "inevitable" re...2023-12-2816 minWhat Could Go Right?Ep 25 - How to Play the "I Like" GameIn This Episode:
Erik and Emily play a speed-round of the "I Like" game to show you how it works. "I Like" is one of the world's easiest games. Emily invented the "I Like" game when our kids were little. We've continued to play "I Like" with our adult kids, corporate clients, dinner guests, and beyond. It's perfect for any time you're with people, you want to have a good time, and you want to learn more about each other in a light simple way. Try this out next time you're in a group and let us...2023-11-1614 minWhat Could Go Right?Ep 20 - How to Ruin a MarriageIn This Episode:
Nobody wants to ruin a marriage but we all know how to do it. Using a design strategy trusted in many industries you can reverse engineer how to make your marriage flourish. Erik and Emily pull back the curtain on their own relationship and share true failures and triumphs you can apply in your own resilient marriage journey.
What Could Go Right? is a Life Design Podcast for Moms and Dads Who Want to Make Midlife Meaningful featuring personal growth, family connections, and parenting adult kids. The show is hosted by Erik Or...2023-10-1222 minWhat Could Go Right?Ep 16 - Family Lessons Being Robbed in Rome - Dan + Natalie ReevesIn This Episode:
If you’ve ever wondered what it’s really like to sell your house and travel Europe as a family, you’ll find honest unglamorous answers in this revealing interview. Dan and Natalie have been on the road in Europe with their five young kids for about six months. Expect to hear a host of challenges, benefits (like being more in sync as a couple and the transformation in their kids’ attitude) and unexpected lessons including why they are grateful they got robbed in Rome.
This conversation is full of so much real gold...2023-09-1426 minWhat Could Go Right?Ep 15 - How Pursuing Your Dreams Helps Your KidsIn This Episode:
"I don't just want to give my kids a better life, I want to show them how you live a life that's meaningful." One thing they'll see is what is involved in the journey (it's not always fun) and that it's worth it. If this is you, you'll love today's show on "Double Return Parenting." These are choices that benefit you AND your family.
What Could Go Right? is a Life Design Podcast for Moms and Dads Who Want to Make Midlife Meaningful featuring personal growth, family connections, and parenting adult kids...2023-09-0716 minWhat Could Go Right?Ep 14 - Why Your Kids Should Be in 2nd PlaceIn This Episode:
Why does Dad always get the biggest piece of cake? Because of this advice we got from a couple who was happily married for nearly 60 years! If you're willing to do this, it will make your marriage (and your family) stronger.
What Could Go Right? is a Life Design Podcast for Moms and Dads Who Want to Make Midlife Meaningful featuring personal growth, family connections, and parenting adult kids. The show is hosted by husband and wife team Erik Orton and Emily Orton. Married since 1999, Erik and Emily are creators, travelers, authors, sp...2023-08-3109 minWhat Could Go Right?Ep 13 - Who Pays for What? (with adult kids)A Life Design Podcast for Moms and Dads Who Want to Make Midlife Meaningful, What Could Go Right? features personal growth, family connections, and parenting adult kids. The show is hosted by Erik Orton and Emily Orton, creators, travelers, authors, speakers, sailors, rock climbers, and curious parents of five kids (mostly adults). Subscribe to get honest conversations with bold middle-aged parents in mind. If you're ready to design a life you love –Subscribe and Stay Tuned.
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Welcome to a candid conversation about financial support for adult children. Let's address the fine line bet...2023-08-2431 minWhat Could Go Right?Ep 12 - How to Help Your Kids Move Out (and In)Your kids are ready to move out, but are they roommate ready? This is an opportunity for adult kids to learn new communication skills. Whether your kids need a little support or a lot, this episode can help. We share our insights gleaned from launching three kids and providing housing for dozens of young adults fresh to the flat-mate dynamic. We outline the successful sharing conversation all roommates should have but few do. You should listen because guess what happens to your life when your kids are happy and succeeding outside the home? It's just easier, better, and more f...2023-08-1718 minWhat Could Go Right?Ep 11 - Marriage & Midlife Pivots: Y.E. Young + Jayne Young - Part 2If you’ve ever wondered if your marriage could be better than “fine.” If you’ve ever wondered what a resilient, connected, satisfying marriage looks like from the inside, listen to this. Peek inside the deep, dynamic, sometimes dark, and (in this case) triumphant journey of midlife marriage. Jayne and Y.E., parents of four adult kids, share their journey through major shifts and pivots in their marriage, money, and lifestyle. If you haven't already listened to the first half of the conversation, go back and listen to episode 10. Y.E. and Jayne are honest. They're vulnerable and insightful about what it ...2023-08-1024 minWhat Could Go Right?Ep 10 - Marriage & Midlife Pivots: Y.E. Young + Jayne Young - Part 1If you're looking for real talk about midlife shifts, this honest conversation is for you. This courageous couple will help you explore common pitfalls and pivots in a hopeful way. Their kids were moving out. Y.E. Young watched from the grind of his job as his wife, Jayne, had more bandwidth for new ventures. They didn't have as much in common as they did when the kids were small. Their dreams were shifting. How could they create something to give them common ground to dig in and work together?
Y.E. Young's book, Ridiculously OK and We...2023-08-0327 minWhat Could Go Right?Ep 9 - Marriage, New In-Laws and Family CultureDo you have kids getting engaged? Or maybe you have kids who will one day get engaged. This season often takes on mythic proportions in their memories. This episode will help you ask good questions and be mindful as you participate in their origin story. We explore family culture, integrating a new person into your family culture, and figuring out how to participate in their family culture. Let's dive in.
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Book Seven at Sea...2023-07-2717 minWhat Could Go Right?Ep 8 - Helping Your Kids Get in the Driver's Seat of Their LivesOur son asked, "Dad, how did you feel when you first moved out of the house?" This episode is for you if you have kids on the cusp of independence, about to move out, or recently moved out. We'll share our optimistic approach and the best questions to spark positive conversations and active preparation for adulting. Try this at home. What could go right?
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Youtube Like...2023-07-2014 minWhat Could Go Right?Ep 7 - 4 Easy Things You Can Do Right Now to Connect Your FamilyPeople ask, How did you live on a sailboat for a year with five kids and not drive each other crazy? We intentionally prepared our family relationships to thrive in challenging conditions. You don't have to go to extremes to strengthen your family connections but it doesn't happen by accident. In this episode you'll hear four specific things we do to connect with our kids. Don't worry. They are all free, easy, and can work with any age group.
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FREE Discovery Call Schedule to DIS...2023-07-1315 minWhat Could Go Right?Ep 6 - Why and How To Make Life Long Friends (+ Double Return Parenting)Did you know that your friendships can have a double return? In this episode, we discuss how we have prioritized friendship as adults. It's never too late to start making friends. We share the benefits that ripple out from our friendships to our kids and, likely, our future grandchildren.
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Book Seven at Sea: Why a New York City Family Cast Of...2023-07-0611 minWhat Could Go Right?Ep 5 - Debunking the Myth of the Perfect FamilyDo you believe "perfect" families exist? What about those families you see on the cover of magazines? Our family was on the cover of a magazine and we're here to debunk the notion of the perfect family. Stop comparing yourself to a myth. Put your imagination to better use. Envision a better future for real you and your real family.
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Book ...2023-06-2910 minWhat Could Go Right?Ep 4 - What To Do When Your Kids Are Making Bad ChoicesHow can you strengthen your relationship with your adult children when they make poor choices? It’s hard to see your kids make bad decisions. We share real stories from the parenting trenches and talk about: How to see the best in our kids when they are at their worst. Why bad behavior is sometimes a good sign. And how love, humility and respectful communication helps parents build trust with adult kids in all kinds of circumstances.
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FREE Discovery Call Schedule to DISCOVER what's possibl...2023-06-2219 minWhat Could Go Right?Ep 3 - How to Get Your Kids to Stop Rolling Their Eyes at YouHas your teen or adult kid ever rolled their eyes at the gap between what you say and what you do? Truth telling is one of their super powers. Initially, it can feel annoying. Our teenaged daughter said, "I hear you talk about this [insert big idea] all the time but do you really have the guts to do it?" Listen for how to reframe annoyance as inspiration, increase your credibility score, and turn those eye-rolls into respect.
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FREE Discovery Call Schedule to DISCOVER what's...2023-06-1510 minWhat Could Go Right?Ep 2 - How to Get Your Kids to Take Your AdviceEvery parent wants to know, "How can I get my grown kids to listen to my advice?" If only your kids would listen to you, their lives would be so much easier, right? In this episode, you'll learn one rule and six parts to effectively share advice. Get sample scripts you can use to improve your communication today. What could go right in your kids’ lives and yours?
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Email Sub...2023-06-0810 minWhat Could Go Right?Ep 1 - 1 Question to Immediately Improve Your LifeMost of us usually ask "What could go wrong?" We almost never ask "What could go right?" Yet it takes both questions to form a complete picture for any situation in your life. This question was the tipping point for us moving onto a sailboat with our 5 children for a year.
That experience cascaded into a life of adventure and world travel we never thought possible. Most importantly, leaning into this question has created the kind of relationships we want to have with our kids as they leave home. They are confidently building their own lives and...2023-06-0111 min