Podcast Episodes
Back to Search92. At a loss and feeling defeated because the kids stubbornly refuse to blend?
Season 2021
You might have imagined that "blending" would be relatively smooth and easy.
But reality hit when your child refused to engage - no matter what you sa…
5 years, 4 months ago
91. Is your husband's hostile ex-wife invading your life, stealing your joy and confidence?
Season 2021
Most of us want to get along well with the Ex, but unfortunately the story we hear more about is that difficult Ex.
You know — that high conflict Ex t…
5 years, 4 months ago
90. How to Experience a Happy Mother's Day by Minimizing Tension and Disappointment
Season 2021
There's no way to soften the blow when Mother's Day expectations are crushed. We all want to experience a relaxed, fun-filled day and we all deserve…
5 years, 5 months ago
89. Feeling Stuck in the Change Process? Change isn't the Issue — Transition Is
Season 2021
Most of us start our blended family journey with high expectations and excitement about our family's future.
We might know that many things are going…
5 years, 5 months ago
88. An Effective Strategy to Prepare Your Kids for the Challenges of Blending
Season 2021
Most of us want to make things easy and fun for our kids. Especially when they've already been through so much in the past.
Now you've fallen in love …
5 years, 5 months ago
87. Mike and Annika Chat About Her Experience Growing Up in Our Home
Season 2021
In this unique episode you'll get to listen in on a candid conversation between me (Mike) and my step-daughter, Annika.
We wanted to understand more a…
5 years, 5 months ago
86. 2 Effective Strategies to Strengthen Family Bonds and Reduce Painful Tension
Season 2021
Surly you love your kids and step-kids.
You probably have a desire to build strong bonds with them, but somehow that might be proving more difficult t…
5 years, 6 months ago
85. How to Uniquely Build More Love and Connection in Your Blended Family [with Ron Deal]
Season 2021
Everyone wants a "good blend"…
…the closeness, happiness, trust, and emotional safety that helps us experience love in our blended family.
But, many of…
5 years, 6 months ago
84. How to Cope With Sadness, Anxiety, and Longing While Your Kids Are Gone
Season 2021
One of the most painful realities of my divorce was facing the fact that my daughter would be splitting her time between two homes.
Every time Annika …
5 years, 6 months ago
83. 4 Everyday Favoritism Traps That Dishearten Kids in a Blended Family
Season 2021
Favoritism is kind of a "yucky" word in families — but the truth is favoritism can pop up in some unexpected ways in just about any family. And blen…
5 years, 6 months ago