Ep.267: Balancing Career Success & Family: Joe Hashey’s Strong Family Project

Ep.267: Balancing Career Success & Family: Joe Hashey’s Strong Family Project

Author: Dr. Meg Meeker February 26, 2025 Duration: 33:51
In this episode of Parenting Great Kids, Dr. Meg Meeker sits down with Joe Hashey to discuss balancing career ambitions with a thriving family life. Joe, a former educator turned fitness leader, shares his journey of recognizing work-family imbalance and the steps he took to correct it. After his father’s passing, he re-evaluated his family’s health and values, leading to The Strong Family Project—a structured approach to parenting that helps families: ✅ Define core values ✅ Build consistent routines ✅ Strengthen family bonds through daily habits Dr. Meeker and Joe discuss the 7 Pillars of Personal Development, covering morning routines, family meetings, and strategies for co-parenting. They offer practical advice on child development, screen time boundaries, family traditions, and fostering resilience in kids. Episode Highlights: 📌 00:00 – Welcome & Intro to Joe Hashey 📌 01:42 – From Teaching to Fitness Industry 📌 02:34 – Struggles Balancing Work & Family 📌 03:29 – Pandemic’s Impact on Parenting 📌 06:12 – The Birth of The Strong Family Project 📌 07:26 – Defining Core Family Values 📌 10:08 – Parenting Challenges & Solutions 📌 16:09 – Managing Screen Time & Peer Influence 📌 20:50 – The 7 Pillars of The Strong Family Project 📌 26:30 – Co-Parenting Strategies 📌 29:28 – Personal Growth & Life Lessons 📌 32:23 – Final Thoughts & Key Takeaways Meet Joe Hashey: Joe Hashey, M.Ed., is a former educator turned entrepreneur and family strategist. After earning his Master’s from Colgate University, he taught for eight years before founding a fitness company inspired by his father’s passing. Recognized as a Small Business Person of the Year in 2018, Joe later shifted focus to helping families build structure and strong relationships through The Strong Family Project. Our Sponsors: 🌿 DeepCozy – 15% off sinus relief at deepcozy.com with code DRMEG ⌚ Amazfit Active 2 – 10% off AI-driven coaching at amazfit.com/DRMEG 🥗 Hungryroot – 40% off + a free item in every box for life at hungryroot.com/drmeg (code DRMEG) 💰 Acorns – Start investing with just your spare change. Download the Acorns app or visit acorns.com/drmeg to get started. ❄️ Heat Holders® – 15% off cozy winter gear at heatholders.com (code DRMEG) 🏥 Equip Health – Virtual eating disorder treatment at equip.health.com/drmeg 🔔 Subscribe & Follow for expert parenting strategies from Dr. Meg Meeker! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In a cultural moment that often overcomplicates the fundamental task of raising good people, Parenting Great Kids with Dr. Meg Meeker offers a return to grounded, compassionate wisdom. This isn't about theoretical perfection; it's a conversation rooted in decades of clinical practice and real-life experience. Dr. Meg Meeker, a practicing pediatrician and mother, draws from her unique perspective as both a medical doctor and a bestselling author to address the anxieties and questions modern parents face. Each episode feels like a thoughtful dialogue, whether she's speaking with a fellow expert on child development or unpacking a listener's concern. You'll hear discussions that span the practicalities of daily discipline to the deeper challenges of fostering resilience and character in kids and teens. The tone is consistently reassuring yet direct, cutting through the noise of conflicting advice to focus on what truly strengthens a family. Listening to this podcast provides more than just strategies; it offers a framework for building trust and connection through every age and stage. Dr. Meeker’s approach validates the difficulties while empowering parents with actionable insights, making the journey feel less lonely and more manageable. It’s a resource for anyone who wants to move beyond survival and actively nurture great kids.
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