Ever found yourself pondering the decisions you'd navigate if life orchestrated an unexpected turn and reshaped your family's journey? My guests today, Joe and Mell Hashey, had their lives turned upside down in 2020, forcing them to bid farewell to their cherished "dream home" and embark on a 2,000-mile journey to an unfamiliar town, where they knew no one. This transformative experience became the catalyst for the creation of Strong Family Co. — a versatile framework any family can adopt to establish values and cultivate stress-free family leadership.  https://strongfamilyproject.com/ Joe Hashey earned his Master of Education from Colgate University, where he played football for a few years before four knee surgeries. He became an award-winning high school social studies teacher for eight years and a local youth coach. Mell Hashey is a former social worker turned stay-at-home mom of three. In college, Joe's father passed away due to preventable health issues. Fueled by a passion for promoting health and wellness, Joe launched a local personal training company dedicated to helping busy adults live longer and healthier lives. He has been a prominent leader in his community for 15 years and was honored as the Chamber of Commerce's Small Business Person of the Year in 2018. Realizing he was dedicating more time to his business than to his family, Joe swiftly rebalanced. Now, as a business consultant for companies coast to coast, he applies those lessons to guide the most important organization in his life: his family. Together, the Hasheys penned Strong Family Guidebook: Your Guide to Raising Confident, Independent, and Resilient Children, a practical guide full of the wisdom that transformed their family into a resilient unit. Joe and Mell emphasize the irreplaceable role parents play in their children's lives, reminding you that amidst career and financial pursuits, parenthood is earned through daily commitment. From organizing family meetings to instilling lasting principles in your children, The Strong Family Guidebook offers an operating system for your family's unique values and dynamics, fostering a resilient family where individual strengths contribute to the collective magic that binds you together. https://bengreenfieldlife.com/strong-family-guidebook During this discussion, you'll discover: -Who is Joe Hashey?...05:21 -Why did Joe walk from the airport to the Ben Greenfield Life retreat?...08:30 -What does Joe listen to when walking?...14:47 -How do you expose kids to learning charisma and negotiation?...19:18 -How do Joe and Mell incorporate physical activity into their lives?... 25:36 -How do you create a rite of passage for your kids?...40:29 -What are the Hashey family's core values?...49:03 -What is the importance of structured family meetings?...55:19 -What are the things Joe and Mell haven’t implemented yet?...1:03:20 Full Show Notes: https://bengreenfieldlife.com/strongfamily Additional Resources: Ben Greenfield Website: https://bengreenfieldlife.com/ Ben Greenfield Podcast: https://bengreenfieldlife.com/podcast/ Ben Greenfield Books: https://shopbengreenfieldlife.com/collections/books Twitter https://twitter.com/bengreenfield Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bengreenfieldfitness/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BGFitness TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@bengreenfield #BenGreenfield #familyvalues #parenting #parentingtips