
Not By Chance Podcast
It’s hard to define what a successful and happy family is, much less how to achieve one. Dr. Tim Thayne, a thought-leader in teen treatment and parent coaching, shares inspiring best practices gleaned from decades of his own and other expert’s work related to intentional family living. Whether your family is in the midst of a major struggle or you are looking for fresh ideas to help you prioritize and enhance your home life, this podcast is for you.
Episodes
77 episodes
Mastering Negotiation and Intentionality with Gen Z
Ever feel like you're walking a tightrope when it comes to parenting teens? Get ready to transform that precarious walk into a confident stride as Dr. Tim Thane and I explore the art of intentional parenting. Discover how to turn your home in...
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Season 5
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Episode 1
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29:32

Brainstorm, Categorize, Trust: The New Teen Requests Approval Method
Ever wish granting your teenager's requests wasn't such a minefield? We're here to guide you through an innovative approach that starts with your teen, enabling them to brainstorm their wishes, categorize their timeframes, and understand their ...
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15:43

10 Years of Not By Chance, the Book: More Important Today Than A Decade Ago
In this episode Tim and Roxanne celebrate 10 years of the influential book “Not By Chance.” They discuss the initial struggles of publishing the book and why they did it in the first place. Ever wondered how a book could redefine a...
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Season 4
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Episode 16
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40:19

Developing Leadership: Navigating the Challenges of a Parental Hierarchy
What if there were a way to lead your family with intention, navigating the complex dynamics of the parent-child relationship, and ultimately building a resilient bond with your teenagers? As a single parent or a member of a two-parent family, ...
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Season 4
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Episode 15
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31:37

From Eggshells to Empowerment: The Journey Towards Proactive Parenting
Imagine holding all the keys to unlock the full potential in your children. The truth is, you do! We're here to guide you on harnessing your inherent power as a parent, an indispensable force that shapes your family's success journey and happin...
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Season 4
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Episode 14
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27:57

Steering the Ship: The Transformative Power of Intentional Parenting
Navigating the ever-evolving landscape of parenting can feel like braving stormy seas without a compass. Promising to be that guiding light, today's podcast explores the concept of intentional parenting, and how it can be the anchor amidst the ...
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Season 4
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Episode 13
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27:47

Unraveling Parenthood: Breaking the Chains of Destructive Cycles
Do you ever feel trapped in the cycle of "good cop, bad cop" with your partner when it comes to parenting? Have you wondered how the echoes of your own upbringing have shaped the way you parent? Tag along with us as we navigate these intricate ...
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Season 4
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Episode 12
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31:20

The Healthy Results of the Controversial Authoritative Parenting
The trends around parenting swing like a pendulum from authoritarian to permissive. Instinctively we know either extremes isn't ideal, but we may not know the literature around it. Studies show that authoritative parenting produces the healthie...
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Season 4
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Episode 11
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25:54

Hillary Weeks: "Keep Going" Musics Ability To Heal
Hilary Weeks, a top 10 Christian Billboard singer, connects with her audience by unlocking and expressing the feelings of the heart through music. Her song "Keep Going" addresses depression and has helped thousands of people individually. This ...
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Season 4
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Episode 10
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32:41

Eric Turner: Leadership From Marine To COO
Eric Turner shares stories from his life that lead him to work at Trustyy. Coming from a family that often lived paycheck to paycheck, he joined the Marines right after high school. He got to visit home after boot camp. September 11th, 2001, he...
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Season 4
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Episode 9
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47:32

Michele Benyo: Good Grief Parenting, How To Help Your Child Deal With Loss
Michel Benyo is a grief coach. She specializes in helping Children deal with loss in their life. Having children of her own and losing one put her through a heart wrenching journey. While grieving, she learned how to help her daughter with her ...
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Season 4
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Episode 8
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39:15

Sherry Fernandez: Love Your Kids Hard
Sherry Fernandez was a hippy turned business woman. With insane drive and
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Season 4
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Episode 8
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40:57

Dianne Kosto: How Neurofeedback Saved Her Sons Life
Dianne Kosto is a mother and CEO of Symmetry Neuro-Pathway Training. Dianne had a son who was kicked out of military school and almost kicked out of a treatment program for teen boys. She fears what could've happened if she hadn't found Neurofe...
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Season 4
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Episode 7
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38:31

Pt. 5 How To Be Your Teens Number One Influencer: Story, with Roxanne Thayne
Dr. Thayne interviews his wife, Roxanne, on the power of storytelling. You must be as entertaining and compelling as your competitor (social media) to influence your teen. Become a master storyteller to encourage your teen to take action, adopt...
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Season 4
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Episode 6
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32:13

Pt. 4 How to Be Your Teen's Number One Influencer: Fear
Dr. Thayne speaks about the role of fear when we are trying to be our teen's number one influencer. Fear is natural and can be healthy in doses, but when it isn't handled right, it can spiral out of control and have a domino effect on th...
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Season 4
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Episode 5
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24:01

Pt. 3 How To Be Your Teens Number One Influencer: LISTEN
Listening is one of the most influential things you could do. We might think that listening is too passive to possibly have an influence. Most of the time, however, no one cares to be swayed by someone they feel doesn't understand t...
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Season 4
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Episode 4
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22:59

Pt. 2 How to Be Your Teen’s Number One Influencer: Values
Along with being a deliberate example, parents need to be aware of the values you are modeling. Today’s episode explores some virtues that seem to be less common in today’s self-centered and fast paced world. We also discus...
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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22:19

Pt. 1 How to Be Your Teens Number One Influencer: Example
Would you allow a stranger to sit on your teen's bed and talk to them for hours a day? Never. Yet this is what's happening and this is how you can put yourself back in the number one influencer position with your teen, through your deliberate, ...
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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16:48

Are You Reading the Stories Your Teens are Writing About Themselves?
What if you could read your teen's thoughts about themselves? Would their story of their worth match yours about them? Dr. Thayne talks about how the stories we choose to tell ourselves can lead to vastly different outcomes, ranging...
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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20:43

The Story of My Choice to Leave the Wilderness for Home
Dr. Thayne takes this opportunity to share with Casi Fariello of OPLM why he felt it was time to turn his attention to the needs of families after their teen's out-of-home treatment programs. He shares his journey from an owner and therap...
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Season 3
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Episode 10
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40:21

The Power of Parent Support Groups: With Casie Fariello
"As we get stronger, our family gets stronger." In today's episode, Dr. Thayne introduces listeners to Casie Fariello, the CEO of "Other Parents Like Me," a virtual membership platform that went live in January of 2022. Casie retired from...
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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30:03

The Launch: Not by Chance Yearbook, Issue 4
In this episode Dr. Thayne and Roxanne Thayne discuss the latest in the collection of Not by Chance Yearbooks. The purpose of the book is to share stories, quotes, photographs and writing prompts that encourage readers in intenti...
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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22:32

"THIS is Your Boundary"
Today Dr. Thayne discusses the importance of healthy boundaries and how to teach others to respect them in your home and family. Using the example of his Olde English Bulldogge puppy (Churchill), he explains how the trainer's consi...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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29:43

Dr. Timothy Smith: Connection inside the family
Dr Tim Thayne interviews Dr. Timothy Smith, a psychologist and professor of counseling psychology at Brigham Young University. As social beings, we are wired for connectivity. Dr. Smith and Dr. Thayne discuss research-based solutions for pa...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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30:51

Introduce Danger Into Their Play
In Psychologist Jordan Peterson's bestselling book, “12 Rules for Life” one rule is, “Don’t bother children when they are skateboarding.” In this episode Dr. Tim Thayne talks about the importance of introducing risk in children's play. There...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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14:13
