Do you feel like the same family conflicts keep resurfacing—no matter how many times you “deal with them”? What if the problem isn’t the conflict… but the drama patterns you’re unknowingly participating in? In this episode of the Extraordinary Family Life Podcast, Greg and Rachel break down the drama triangle—a destructive cycle made up of three familiar roles: victim, rescuer, and persecutor. These roles keep families stuck in emotional reactivity, resentment, and zero real resolution. Here’s the truth most parents never hear: you can face conflict head-on without making it dramatic. Stepping out of drama doesn’t mean avoiding problems, disengaging, or “letting things slide.” It means learning how to handle disagreement with clarity, courage, and love—so issues actually get resolved instead of endlessly repeated. In this conversation, you’ll learn: Why drama is not the same thing as conflict—and how to tell the difference The three roles that silently keep family arguments looping How one conscious person can interrupt the entire pattern The exact three steps to exit the drama triangle—starting immediately How to shift from victim → creator, rescuer → coach, and persecutor → challenger Why inner work and emotional awareness are essential to peaceful parenting How these tools don’t just change today’s arguments—but transform family legacies If you’re exhausted from emotional blowups, silent treatments, or constantly playing referee, this episode offers a practical, empowering path forward—one that leads to real resolution, stronger relationships, and a calmer family culture. ✅ Key Takeaways ✅ Drama is optional—even when conflict is unavoidable. ✅ The drama triangle keeps families stuck without resolution. ✅ You only need one person to change the pattern. ✅ Stopping your automatic reaction is the first powerful step. ✅ Awareness creates choice—and choice creates change. ✅ Creator, coach, and challenger roles lead to lasting solutions. ✅ Inner work is the gateway to calmer, more effective parenting. 🗣️ Memorable Quotes 🗣 “Conflict can be uncomfortable without being dramatic.” 🗣 “Drama repeats. Conflict resolves.” 🗣 “People treat you the way you train them to treat you.” 🗣 “You don’t need everyone to change—just one conscious person.” 🗣 “This doesn’t just change family dynamics. It changes family legacies.” 🔔 Don’t miss more parenting insights—subscribe now: https://yt.openinapp.co/GDYT www.FormidableFamilyMan.com RESOURCES: Let me help you in your journey to becoming a more purpose-driven family Leader—building stronger relationships, intentional parenting, and creating your Extraordinary Family Life. How We Raised 7 Well-Adjusted Kids - Without Yelling, Tantrums, Punishments or Power Struggles (+ get THE CHECKLIST: Things We Do Every Day to Raise Well-Adjusted Kids): https://welladjusted.extraordinaryfamilylife.com Join the 12-Week Habits Challenge for parents of kids 13+: http://teens.extraordinaryfamilylife.com Get Greg’s NEW Formidable Family Man BOOK!: https://ulxksbw3zo14.swipepages.net/ffmbook Free! Greg's ⁠⁠Recommended Reading List for Parents & Youth⁠⁠: https://courses.extraordinaryfamilylife.com/courses/greg-denning-booklist Don’t miss out on the Extraordinary Parent Mentoring Method class!: https://parenting.extraordinaryfamilylife.com/?utm_source=ActiveCampaign&utm_medium=email&utm_content=Enrollment%20open%21%21%20🎉🎉🎉&utm_campaign=Parenting%20launch%20Enrollment%20Open%20%28Email%20%235%29 Podcast: The Formidable Family Man Podcast: https://www.podpage.com/formidable-family-man/ Check out this podcast for families Extraordinary Family Life Podcast: https://podcast.extraordinaryfamilylife.com/ Follow me on Instagram:⁠@greg.denning⁠ Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greghdenning The topics discussed in our episodes are intended for educational and entertainment purposes only. They should not be considered medical advice. Always consult a qualified professional for any medical concerns or questions. #FormidableFamilyMen #GregDenning #BeTheMan #ReachUpward #FamilyDrama #ParentingWithoutYelling #EmotionalAwareness #HealthyConflict #FamilyCommunication #PeacefulParenting #EmotionalRegulation #ExtraordinaryFamilyLife #ParentingTools #FamilyLegacy

Mindset for men—gaming drains the energy that should be spent on dreams, relationships, and purpose. Virtual wins feel real but achieve nothing, leaving men disengaged from life. With Greg Denning—a formidable father of 7, seasoned world traveler, and successful entrepreneur. ✨ Watch more in our Mindset Shifts for Dads playlist ➡ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUcUZtk-UcFFX8qCsb2dFCRNnGqb-3Fit Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/Mj0XLcns1i8 🔔 Don’t miss more parenting insights—subscribe now: https://yt.openinapp.co/GDYT www.FormidableFamilyMan.com RESOURCES: Let me help you in your journey to becoming a more Purpose Driven Leader: Free course! Adventuring With Your Children https://www.extraordinaryfamilylife.com/courses/adventuring Free! Greg's ⁠⁠Recommended Reading List for Parents & Youth⁠⁠ https://courses.extraordinaryfamilylife.com/courses/greg-denning-booklist Get Greg’s NEW Formidable Family Man BOOK! https://ulxksbw3zo14.swipepages.net/ffmbook Join Greg’s 90-DAY HEALTH & FITNESS CHALLENGE! https://extraordinaryfl.samcart.com/products/90-day-health--fitness-challenge/ Podcast: The Formidable Family Man Podcast https://www.podpage.com/formidable-family-man/ Check out this podcast for families Extraordinary Family Life Podcast https://podcast.extraordinaryfamilylife.com/ Join the Formidable Family Man Masterclass and Tribe⁠⁠ https://formidablefamilyman.com Follow me on Instagram:⁠@greg.denning⁠ https://instagram.com/greg.denning Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greghdenning Gather with us at the ⁠World School Family (Beach & Farm) Resort⁠ in Portugal https://www.instagram.com/worldschoolfamilyresort The topics discussed in our episodes are intended for educational and entertainment purposes only. They should not be considered medical advice. Always consult a qualified professional for any medical concerns or questions. #FormidableFamilyMen #GregDenning #BeTheMan #ReachUpward #MindsetForMen #FatherhoodAdvice #DadLife #FamilyLeadership #StopGaming #HusbandLife #ParentingForDads

Family leadership tip—small habits in your home, repeated daily for years, shape your entire family culture. Little things either build connection and trust or slowly tear it down. Be intentional with the repetitions. With Greg Denning—a formidable father of 7, seasoned world traveler, and successful entrepreneur. ✨ Watch more in our Rethink Family Life playlist ➡ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUcUZtk-UcFHA7NGOh8B7bmYlBkkU2VeE Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/Mj0XLcns1i8 🔔 Don’t miss more parenting insights—subscribe now: https://yt.openinapp.co/GDYT www.FormidableFamilyMan.com RESOURCES: Let me help you in your journey to becoming a more Purpose Driven Leader: Free course! Adventuring With Your Children https://www.extraordinaryfamilylife.com/courses/adventuring Free! Greg's ⁠⁠Recommended Reading List for Parents & Youth⁠⁠ https://courses.extraordinaryfamilylife.com/courses/greg-denning-booklist Get Greg’s NEW Formidable Family Man BOOK! https://ulxksbw3zo14.swipepages.net/ffmbook Join Greg’s 90-DAY HEALTH & FITNESS CHALLENGE! https://extraordinaryfl.samcart.com/products/90-day-health--fitness-challenge/ Podcast: The Formidable Family Man Podcast https://www.podpage.com/formidable-family-man/ Check out this podcast for families Extraordinary Family Life Podcast https://podcast.extraordinaryfamilylife.com/ Join the Formidable Family Man Masterclass and Tribe⁠⁠ https://formidablefamilyman.com Follow me on Instagram:⁠@greg.denning⁠ https://instagram.com/greg.denning Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greghdenning Gather with us at the ⁠World School Family (Beach & Farm) Resort⁠ in Portugal https://www.instagram.com/worldschoolfamilyresort The topics discussed in our episodes are intended for educational and entertainment purposes only. They should not be considered medical advice. Always consult a qualified professional for any medical concerns or questions. #FormidableFamilyMen #GregDenning #BeTheMan #ReachUpward #FatherhoodAdvice #FamilyLeadership #DadLife #ParentingForDads #FamilyCulture #StrongFamilies #MindsetForMen

Family leadership tip—many families repeat negative habits without even realizing it. These subconscious patterns damage family culture until someone raises the standard. Change requires tools, tactics, and consistent effort. With Greg Denning—a formidable father of 7, seasoned world traveler, and successful entrepreneur. ✨ Watch more in our Rethink Family Life playlist ➡ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUcUZtk-UcFHA7NGOh8B7bmYlBkkU2VeE Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/Mj0XLcns1i8 🔔 Don’t miss more parenting insights—subscribe now: https://yt.openinapp.co/GDYT www.FormidableFamilyMan.com RESOURCES: Let me help you in your journey to becoming a more Purpose Driven Leader: Free course! Adventuring With Your Children https://www.extraordinaryfamilylife.com/courses/adventuring Free! Greg's ⁠⁠Recommended Reading List for Parents & Youth⁠⁠ https://courses.extraordinaryfamilylife.com/courses/greg-denning-booklist Get Greg’s NEW Formidable Family Man BOOK! https://ulxksbw3zo14.swipepages.net/ffmbook Join Greg’s 90-DAY HEALTH & FITNESS CHALLENGE! https://extraordinaryfl.samcart.com/products/90-day-health--fitness-challenge/ Podcast: The Formidable Family Man Podcast https://www.podpage.com/formidable-family-man/ Check out this podcast for families Extraordinary Family Life Podcast https://podcast.extraordinaryfamilylife.com/ Join the Formidable Family Man Masterclass and Tribe⁠⁠ https://formidablefamilyman.com Follow me on Instagram:⁠@greg.denning⁠ https://instagram.com/greg.denning Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greghdenning Gather with us at the ⁠World School Family (Beach & Farm) Resort⁠ in Portugal https://www.instagram.com/worldschoolfamilyresort The topics discussed in our episodes are intended for educational and entertainment purposes only. They should not be considered medical advice. Always consult a qualified professional for any medical concerns or questions. #FormidableFamilyMen #GregDenning #BeTheMan #ReachUpward #FamilyLeadership #FatherhoodAdvice #DadLife #ParentingForDads #FamilyCulture #StrongFamilies #MindsetForMen

Marriage tips for men—mockery and insults destroy love, but so does silence. Avoiding hard truths to “keep the peace” erodes intimacy. Strong husbands learn to be honest without being harsh. With Greg Denning—a formidable father of 7, seasoned world traveler, and successful entrepreneur. ✨ Watch more in our Quick Marriage Tips for Men playlist ➡ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUcUZtk-UcFGlTpc2bCYE83zac9v-DmHp Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/Mj0XLcns1i8 🔔 Don’t miss more parenting insights—subscribe now: https://yt.openinapp.co/GDYT www.FormidableFamilyMan.com RESOURCES: Let me help you in your journey to becoming a more Purpose Driven Leader: Free course! Adventuring With Your Children https://www.extraordinaryfamilylife.com/courses/adventuring Free! Greg's ⁠⁠Recommended Reading List for Parents & Youth⁠⁠ https://courses.extraordinaryfamilylife.com/courses/greg-denning-booklist Get Greg’s NEW Formidable Family Man BOOK! https://ulxksbw3zo14.swipepages.net/ffmbook Join Greg’s 90-DAY HEALTH & FITNESS CHALLENGE! https://extraordinaryfl.samcart.com/products/90-day-health--fitness-challenge/ Podcast: The Formidable Family Man Podcast https://www.podpage.com/formidable-family-man/ Check out this podcast for families Extraordinary Family Life Podcast https://podcast.extraordinaryfamilylife.com/ Join the Formidable Family Man Masterclass and Tribe⁠⁠ https://formidablefamilyman.com Follow me on Instagram:⁠@greg.denning⁠ https://instagram.com/greg.denning Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greghdenning Gather with us at the ⁠World School Family (Beach & Farm) Resort⁠ in Portugal https://www.instagram.com/worldschoolfamilyresort The topics discussed in our episodes are intended for educational and entertainment purposes only. They should not be considered medical advice. Always consult a qualified professional for any medical concerns or questions. #FormidableFamilyMen #GregDenning #BeTheMan #ReachUpward #MarriageTipsForMen #HusbandLife #FatherhoodAdvice #FamilyLeadership #ExtraordinaryMarriage #DadLife #MindsetForMen

Family leadership tip—massive transformation is possible in your home faster than you think. With the right tools, families can eliminate conflict, build respect, and create a strong family culture. With Greg Denning—a formidable father of 7, seasoned world traveler, and successful entrepreneur. ✨ Watch more in our Rethink Family Life playlist ➡ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUcUZtk-UcFHA7NGOh8B7bmYlBkkU2VeE Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/Mj0XLcns1i8 🔔 Don’t miss more parenting insights—subscribe now: https://yt.openinapp.co/GDYT www.FormidableFamilyMan.com RESOURCES: Let me help you in your journey to becoming a more Purpose Driven Leader: Free course! Adventuring With Your Children https://www.extraordinaryfamilylife.com/courses/adventuring Free! Greg's ⁠⁠Recommended Reading List for Parents & Youth⁠⁠ https://courses.extraordinaryfamilylife.com/courses/greg-denning-booklist Get Greg’s NEW Formidable Family Man BOOK! https://ulxksbw3zo14.swipepages.net/ffmbook Join Greg’s 90-DAY HEALTH & FITNESS CHALLENGE! https://extraordinaryfl.samcart.com/products/90-day-health--fitness-challenge/ Podcast: The Formidable Family Man Podcast https://www.podpage.com/formidable-family-man/ Check out this podcast for families Extraordinary Family Life Podcast https://podcast.extraordinaryfamilylife.com/ Join the Formidable Family Man Masterclass and Tribe⁠⁠ https://formidablefamilyman.com Follow me on Instagram:⁠@greg.denning⁠ https://instagram.com/greg.denning Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greghdenning Gather with us at the ⁠World School Family (Beach & Farm) Resort⁠ in Portugal https://www.instagram.com/worldschoolfamilyresort The topics discussed in our episodes are intended for educational and entertainment purposes only. They should not be considered medical advice. Always consult a qualified professional for any medical concerns or questions. #FormidableFamilyMen #GregDenning #BeTheMan #ReachUpward #FamilyLeadership #FatherhoodAdvice #DadLife #ParentingForDads #StrongFamilies #FamilyCulture #MindsetForMen

Fatherhood advice—many dads think harshness will stop lying, backtalk, or bad behavior. But harsh parenting damages identity and attachment, pushing kids away and creating the opposite result. With Greg Denning—a formidable father of 7, seasoned world traveler, and successful entrepreneur. ✨ Watch more in our Fatherhood Hacks playlist ➡ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUcUZtk-UcFHqW8LLMMiKvnKcJcw1hEeJ Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/Mj0XLcns1i8 🔔 Don’t miss more parenting insights—subscribe now: https://yt.openinapp.co/GDYT www.FormidableFamilyMan.com RESOURCES: Let me help you in your journey to becoming a more Purpose Driven Leader: Free course! Adventuring With Your Children https://www.extraordinaryfamilylife.com/courses/adventuring Free! Greg's ⁠⁠Recommended Reading List for Parents & Youth⁠⁠ https://courses.extraordinaryfamilylife.com/courses/greg-denning-booklist Get Greg’s NEW Formidable Family Man BOOK! https://ulxksbw3zo14.swipepages.net/ffmbook Join Greg’s 90-DAY HEALTH & FITNESS CHALLENGE! https://extraordinaryfl.samcart.com/products/90-day-health--fitness-challenge/ Podcast: The Formidable Family Man Podcast https://www.podpage.com/formidable-family-man/ Check out this podcast for families Extraordinary Family Life Podcast https://podcast.extraordinaryfamilylife.com/ Join the Formidable Family Man Masterclass and Tribe⁠⁠ https://formidablefamilyman.com Follow me on Instagram:⁠@greg.denning⁠ https://instagram.com/greg.denning Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greghdenning Gather with us at the ⁠World School Family (Beach & Farm) Resort⁠ in Portugal https://www.instagram.com/worldschoolfamilyresort The topics discussed in our episodes are intended for educational and entertainment purposes only. They should not be considered medical advice. Always consult a qualified professional for any medical concerns or questions. #FormidableFamilyMen #GregDenning #BeTheMan #ReachUpward #FatherhoodAdvice #ParentingForDads #DadLife #FatherhoodHacks #FamilyLeadership #StrongFamilies #MindsetForMen

Do you feel like the same family conflicts keep resurfacing—no matter how many times you “deal with them”? What if the problem isn’t the conflict… but the drama patterns you’re unknowingly participating in? In this episode of the Extraordinary Family Life Podcast, Greg and Rachel break down the drama triangle—a destructive cycle made up of three familiar roles: victim, rescuer, and persecutor. These roles keep families stuck in emotional reactivity, resentment, and zero real resolution. Here’s the truth most parents never hear: you can face conflict head-on without making it dramatic.Stepping out of drama doesn’t mean avoiding problems, disengaging, or “letting things slide.” It means learning how to handle disagreement with clarity, courage, and love—so issues actually get resolved instead of endlessly repeated. In this conversation, you’ll learn: • Why drama is not the same thing as conflict—and how to tell the difference • The three roles that silently keep family arguments looping • How one conscious person can interrupt the entire pattern • The exact three steps to exit the drama triangle—starting immediately • How to shift from victim → creator, rescuer → coach, and persecutor → challenger • Why inner work and emotional awareness are essential to peaceful parenting • How these tools don’t just change today’s arguments—but transform family legacies If you’re exhausted from emotional blowups, silent treatments, or constantly playing referee, this episode offers a practical, empowering path forward—one that leads to real resolution, stronger relationships, and a calmer family culture. Key Takeaways ✅ Drama is optional—even when conflict is unavoidable. ✅ The drama triangle keeps families stuck without resolution. ✅ You only need one person to change the pattern. ✅ Stopping your automatic reaction is the first powerful step. ✅ Awareness creates choice—and choice creates change. ✅ Creator, coach, and challenger roles lead to lasting solutions. ✅ Inner work is the gateway to calmer, more effective parenting. Memorable Quotes 🗣 “Conflict can be uncomfortable without being dramatic.” 🗣 “Drama repeats. Conflict resolves.” 🗣 “People treat you the way you train them to treat you.” 🗣 “You don’t need everyone to change—just one conscious person.” 🗣 “This doesn’t just change family dynamics. It changes family legacies.” Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Family Dynamics and Drama 03:55 Understanding the Drama Triangle 06:04 Roles in the Drama Triangle 09:24 Breaking Free from the Drama Triangle 12:16 Stepping Out of the Drama Triangle 14:24 Awareness and Naming Roles 17:49 Transitioning to Empowered Roles 17:57 The Creator, Coach, and Challenger Roles 37:06 Transforming Family Dynamics RESOURCES: Let us help you in your extraordinary family life journey. • How We Raised 7 Well-Adjusted Kids (https://welladjusted.extraordinaryfamilylife.com/) - Without Yelling, Tantrums, Punishments or Power Struggles (+ get THE CHECKLIST: Things We Do Every Day to Raise Well-Adjusted Kids) • Rachel’s ⁠⁠Must-Read Booklist for Well-Read Moms⁠⁠ (https://courses.extraordinaryfamilylife.com/courses/ambitious-well-read-mom-booklist) • Greg's ⁠⁠Recommended Reading List for Parents & Youth⁠⁠ (https://courses.extraordinaryfamilylife.com/courses/greg-denning-booklist) • Join the 12-Week Habits Challenge (http://teens.extraordinaryfamilylife.com/) for parents of kids 13+ • Don’t miss out on the Extraordinary Parent Mentoring Method (https://parenting.extraordinaryfamilylife.com/?utm_source=ActiveCampaign&utm_medium=email&utm_content=Enrollment%20open%21%21%20%F0%9F%8E%89%F0%9F%8E%89%F0%9F%8E%89&utm_campaign=Parenting%20launch%20Enrollment%20Open%20%28Email%20%235%29) class! • Get Greg’s NEW Formidable Family Man BOOK (https://ulxksbw3zo14.swipepages.net/ffmbook) ! • Get Rachel's ⁠⁠Family Systems & Charts⁠⁠ (https://courses.extraordinaryfamilylife.com/courses/family-systems-charts) • Get Rachel’s Extraordinary Family Life Planner (https://extraordinaryfl.samcart.com/products/extraordinary-life-planner) • Follow us on Instagram: ⁠@worldschoolfamily⁠ (https://instagram.com/worldschoolfamily) or ⁠@greg.denning⁠ (https://instagram.com/greg.denning)

Family leadership tip—legacy is built by breaking negative generational patterns. Strong families decide what stops now and set higher standards for the future. Even if it looks extreme, it shapes culture for decades. With Greg Denning—a formidable father of 7, seasoned world traveler, and successful entrepreneur. ✨ Watch more in our Rethink Family Life playlist ➡ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUcUZtk-UcFHA7NGOh8B7bmYlBkkU2VeE Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/Mj0XLcns1i8 🔔 Don’t miss more parenting insights—subscribe now: https://yt.openinapp.co/GDYT www.FormidableFamilyMan.com RESOURCES: Let me help you in your journey to becoming a more Purpose Driven Leader: Free course! Adventuring With Your Children https://www.extraordinaryfamilylife.com/courses/adventuring Free! Greg's ⁠⁠Recommended Reading List for Parents & Youth⁠⁠ https://courses.extraordinaryfamilylife.com/courses/greg-denning-booklist Get Greg’s NEW Formidable Family Man BOOK! https://ulxksbw3zo14.swipepages.net/ffmbook Join Greg’s 90-DAY HEALTH & FITNESS CHALLENGE! https://extraordinaryfl.samcart.com/products/90-day-health--fitness-challenge/ Podcast: The Formidable Family Man Podcast https://www.podpage.com/formidable-family-man/ Check out this podcast for families Extraordinary Family Life Podcast https://podcast.extraordinaryfamilylife.com/ Join the Formidable Family Man Masterclass and Tribe⁠⁠ https://formidablefamilyman.com Follow me on Instagram:⁠@greg.denning⁠ https://instagram.com/greg.denning Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greghdenning Gather with us at the ⁠World School Family (Beach & Farm) Resort⁠ in Portugal https://www.instagram.com/worldschoolfamilyresort The topics discussed in our episodes are intended for educational and entertainment purposes only. They should not be considered medical advice. Always consult a qualified professional for any medical concerns or questions. #FormidableFamilyMen #GregDenning #BeTheMan #ReachUpward #FamilyLeadership #FatherhoodAdvice #ParentingForDads #DadLife #StrongFamilies #FamilyCulture #MindsetForMen