Podcast Episodes
Back to Search31. 3 Unexpected Ways to Improve How You Cope with Your Ex
Season 2020
Dealing with Ex's (and their partner) is one subject most of us prefer to avoid. The truth is, avoiding the challenges that come with "the other hom…
6 years, 5 months ago
30. Should stepparents WANT authority with their step-kids?
Season 2020
Authority — it's a tough subject in blended families.
Who has it…who doesn't? Who should have it…and who shouldn’t?
There's so much conflicting ad…
6 years, 5 months ago
29. What is a Loyalty Bind and what can you do about it?
Season 2020
Have you ever felt rejected by your stepchild?
I know I have — and it hurts. Especially when you're trying so hard to show them how much you love the…
6 years, 6 months ago
28. What if What You Think is Defiance is Actually Something Else? [with Amanda Rueter]
Season 2020
"NO!"
Isn't that one of the most frustrating words to hear from your kids and step-kids? We all want our kids to grow up learning to have a voice of …
6 years, 6 months ago
27. How to Set Clear Boundaries and Safeguard Relationships
Season 2020
Lots of people talk about setting "healthy boundaries" and we all want to believe we're doing just that. But the truth is, many of us can't clearly …
6 years, 6 months ago
26. Are You Stuck in a "Competition" with Your Step-Kids?
Season 2020
Every step-parent wants a great relationship with their step-kids. But somewhere along the way, it feels like that gets hijacked by a crazy, unexpec…
6 years, 6 months ago
25. How to Survive Time Alone with Your Step-Kids — Your Guide to Spring Break
Season 2020
Most step-parents want to enjoy time with their step-kids. They want to relax, laugh and just have fun! But often they describe their time together…
6 years, 6 months ago
24. What if You Could Relieve the Trapped Teammate Pressure? (Part 4 - BONUS!)
Season 2020
In this episode, we're talking about how to get unstuck when you're feeling Trapped between your spouse and your kids. We call that being a Trapped …
6 years, 7 months ago
23. How to Move From Feeling Stranded to Being Connected (Part 3 of 3)
Season 2020
I (Mike) often felt stuck on the outside as a step-parent. Kim and Annika had their little inside routines and jokes that I couldn't seem to connect…
6 years, 7 months ago
22. 1 Simple — and Romantic — Way to Combat Being Stranded or Trapped (Part 2 of 3)
Season 2020
Yes, it's Sunday. Are we throwing your week off? Sorry about that, we just wanted to get this episode out to you and leave plenty of time before Va…
6 years, 7 months ago