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Welcome to Enjoying Your Blended Family! We bring new episodes every Monday and Friday. Mondays are on hot topics in blended families and Fridays are all about fun ideas you can do with your blended family. This podcast is all about strengthening your blended family relationships and having more fun, giving you hope and encouragement so everyone is enjoying the journey together.
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We're Mike and Kim Anderson and we believe in a world where blended families experience a future full of hope, connection, and peace. That's why we focus on helping couples in stepfamilies move from a place of confusion and conflict to a life of confidence and connection. Thanks for joining us to discover how you can live the blended family life you really want! If you've been following us for a while — yes, we recently changed the podcast name from "The Blended Family Coaching Show" to "Ble ...
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As an Blended Family Expert my goal is to serve as a GPS that will assist blended families to navigate through some of the stress, uncertainties that are associated with making the blended family journey a successful one. Dr. “Dee” Duane Mangum
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The Blended Family Podcast is a weekly show with a strong focus on strategies and methods to help your family thrive. Blended Families face many difficulties and challenges which can sometimes drive families apart. The goal of this podcast is is to help your family grow together through these challenges and create the peaceful and loving home you desire. Your host, Melissa, understands these struggles because she has a blended family of her own. When you listen to this podcast, you will see ...
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A blended family is such an important topic because it’s dealing with so many lives, not just that of you and your spouse. You have your kids and your spouses kids of course, but you also have the other sets of parents to contend with (if there is shared custody). With so many cooks in the kitchen, it can make sanity hard to come by on some days. We can lose our way in the midst of chaos, jealousy, insecurity, frustration, anger, confusion, miscommunication, and power struggles. This podcast ...
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The CoCo Blend Podcast is a podcast for moms of faith who are tired of unnecessary conflicts/drama. Moms who are seeking a positive shift and eager to embrace harmonious and healthy co-parenting in their blended families. A podcast that aims to shatter the misconception that black parents cannot co-parent without drama. Join us as we navigate through insightful conversations and empowering stories, while redefining the norms and celebrating the strength of united co-parenting. Support this p ...
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Stepdads need courage! Navigating all the complexities, confusion, and common frustrations is not for the faint-hearted. But it's not just courage stepdad's need, they also need community. Sure, lots of guys operate as if they can fix the challenges, untangle the complexities, and "be the hero" on their own — but most experience relief and reassura…
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Today Ryleigh (stepdaughter) and Scarlett (Stepmom) talk about menstrual cycles and how they affect mood, which puts a strain on their relationships. This was a hard conversation to have, because PMDD has taken Ryleigh down some dark roads, but we have seen God show up every time. Follow Ryleigh and her musical journey on YouTube https://www.youtub…
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**This week's episode makes reference to sexual abuse. It does not go in depth, but it is mention** In this week's episode, I talk to Frances about the many challenges that come with co-parenting when you're transitioning through a separation from your spouse while co-parenting 5 children; 1 of whom has special needs. In this very candid conversati…
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Are there blessings in blended family life? Yes! But they might not show up in ways we expect or as quickly as we’d like. In this 2023 Blended and Blessed presentation, Cheryl Shumake talks about the many bonus blessings she has experienced and the strength God gave her during seasons of weariness to keep going when she wanted to quit. Cheryl says,…
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Resources Blended Family Breakthrough Quiz: https://form.typeform.com/to/DSz44d52?typeform-source=www.blendedfamilybreakthrough.com Book: Preparing to Blend by Ron Deal Book: Building Love Together in Blended Families by Ron Deal and Gary Chapman CLICK HERE to join the waitlist for upcoming membership to our Blending Together community Smart Stepfa…
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I have been getting messages lately from stepmoms asking how they can better support their stepdaughter during different seasons of life. Ironically Ryleigh (my stepdaughter) wrote a song about our stepmother/stepdaughter journey. I immediately asked her if we could discuss it on a podcast and if she would sing the song for you. In this episode we …
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Have you ever felt like you were stuck in an emotional minefield? For many couples, when a sense of guilt creeps in, it can be debilitating. They might want to move toward blending but find themselves trapped in a minefield of guilt and regret. I (Kim) stayed stuck in my own personal minefield of guilt for way too long. It impacted every area of my…
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Remarriage after widowhood carries unique challenges and unwanted transitions. Expectations that aren’t realistic often show up, creating even more grief and heartache. But hard dynamics in the beginning can move toward bonded relationships and family unity with time and effort. In this podcast episode, Ron Deal talks with Rod and Rachel Faulkner B…
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This is a Special Episode because it talks about Forgiveness.Many of us experience things with people in our lives and sometimes it can be extremely difficult to not only forgive the person who wronged you, but forgive ourselves. So much can happen when a person chooses to forgive, in spite of what they desire to do.Check out this week's episode wi…
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My stepdaughter has been in my life for 16 years. In the very beginning, our relationship was sweet. Then she quickly realized she wanted a life with just her and her dad and that didn't involve me. I tried my best to be who and what I thought she needed but it wasn't ever enough. It actually had the opposite effect. Today our relationship is great…
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Fear is often driven by the unknown… …and it's no surprise that many couples struggle with all the unknown factors of blending. Ambiguity is simply part of the blending journey. All the ambiguity can quickly lead to fear: fear of what might happen if blending doesn't go well fear of failing. fear of how the kids might react fear of the impact of an…
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The final stop on The Blend Roadmap...."D" Don't Rush the Process!If you are confused about The Blend Roadmap, go back and listen to episode 1 or download your own copy of the roadmap by going to www.thecocoblend.comIn this episode you meet my guest, Tiffany Stevens.Tiffany and I talk about how in the process of blending their family, she had to co…
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Resources Episode 178. Surviving the Turbulent Teen Years: Expert Insight and Strategies for Today's Parent - with Special Guest, Dr. Michael Bradley Book: Crazy-Stressed by Dr. Michael J. Bradley Episode 70. 5 Simple Ingredients for Healthy Tech Habits with Your Kids — with Special Guest, Rob Hayes-St. Clair Episode 20: 4 Big Myths About Parenting…
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222: What to Expect When You Weren’t Expecting With Jyl Barlow One of my least favorite stepfamily comments is, “Well you knew what you were signing up for.” That’s like telling a new mom or dad, well you knew parenting was going to be hard so I don’t want to hear you complain about it. In both situations, you do not know what to expect until you a…
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Our past affects our present. And when we experience complicated blended family dynamics as a child, we're forever changed. Listen to Scott Kedersha share with Ron Deal how his blended family upbringing has impacted his parenting and marriage as an adult. Show Notes and Resources Join us for Blended and Blessed to learn how to build unity in your f…
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Moving right along, our next stop on The Blend Roadmap.... "N" Negotiate or Compromise (Communication)!If you are confused about The Blend Roadmap, go back and listen to episode 1 or download your own copy of the roadmap by going to www.thecocoblend.com In this week's episode my guest, Bernadette Jackson and I talk about how she navigated the "N" o…
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Ever felt like your teen is completely crazy or maybe you feel like the crazy one — you're not alone! Raising teens is not for the faint-hearted parent or stepparent. But what if this "crazy" season doesn't have to be filled with fear or anger? What if you could find practical ways to hold boundaries, stay connected, and experience a little peace e…
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If you are anything like me, and a lot of you are, I struggle to find rest. I get passionate about my work, I love to serve others, and then of course family things. Between all of that, I become overwhelmed and exhausted. Did you know that God commands us to rest? This is something many people in our culture now stopped practicing. I loved Jen’s p…
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Today we are continuing with our stop on The Blend Roadmap...."E" Expect Change!If you are confused about The Blend Roadmap, go back and listen to episode 1 or download your own copy of the roadmap by going to www.thecocoblend.com In Part 2 of this episode, my guest, Shonte Murchinson talks about being served with custody papers. Yup...You heard th…
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Today's stop on The Blend Roadmap...."E" Expect Change!If you are confused about The Blend Roadmap, go back and listen to episode 1 or download your own copy of the roadmap by going to www.thecocoblend.com In this episode my guest, Shonte Murchinson and I talk about how she had to navigate creating boundaries with her co-parent in the midst of the …
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Resources Article: How to Cherish Your Spouse - 10 Ways Book by Gary Chapman: The 5 Love Languages Suggest a Topic or Ask a Question Would you like us to discuss something specific or answer your question on the show? Let us know! We've made it easy. Just click here: https://www.blendedfamilybreakthrough.com/share Ready for some extra support? We a…
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220: Sharing Equal Custody Doesn’t Make You a Bad Mom For so long I thought “GOOD MOMS” have full custody of their kids and anything less meant something was wrong. In today’s episode, I talked to Jen Debrot about her approach to sharing custody. Follow Jen at Jen Debrot on Instagram Check out Jen Debrot: Our Blended Journey If you're tired of wait…
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Next stop on The Blend Roadmap...."L" Label it and let it go! If you are confused about The Blend Roadmap, go back and listen to episode 1 or download your own copy of the roadmap by going to www.thecocoblend.com In this episode my guest, Tamika Thomas and I talk about how she navigated the "L" on the roadmap, to experience true Healing! There is s…
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Do you remember that vibrant sense of friendship you had early on in your relationship — the strong connection that created an irresistible longing just to be with each other? Isn't it crazy how the packed schedules, complex relationships, and differences of perspective, take you from irresistible to irritated in no time flat! It might leave you fe…
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219: 14 Ways to Connect With Your Spouse In today’s episode Jamee from Make It a Date shares 14 practical, low to no cost ideas to connect. Don’t let another year go by without prioritizing your marriage. Your blended family needs you to have a happy, healthy marriage! Follow Jamee at Make It a Date on Instagram Check out Make It a Date Ideas on Et…
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In this episode, I share my story about how me and my family navigated co-parenting and became Blended. (previously recorded)Join me as I share my journey of Acknowledgment (Be open, be honest, be real), so that I could begin my healing journey and co-parent in a more effective way. I'm sure that there are others who share very similar stories and …
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Do you ever think about your romantic relationship now compared to what you'd really like to experience as a couple? If you ever wonder (or even feel hopeless) about how to make progress, you're in the right place today. Research reveals five different Relationship Styles based on a combination of things like communication habits, conflict resoluti…
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In today’s episode, we discuss a topic that most stepfamilies have not experienced, but I know several of you who are and I wanted to pull back the curtain of this forbidden topic and bring you and your family some hope. I brought in the co-host of the Husband-in-Law Podcast, Jessica Frew to talk about her blended family story and how she and her f…
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Trauma and suffering can impact families in unexpected ways. Joel and Vaneetha Risner share with Ron Deal the positive effects of loss and suffering and how it helped to ground their faith, trust God in deeper ways, and bond their blended family. Show Notes and Resources Check out the podcast on YouTube! Join us for Blended and Blessed 2024! Learn …
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Resources for this Simple Step: Episode 175. 8 Tips to Protect Kids From Stress and Tension When Moving Between Homes Episode 7. Toxic Exes and Hurting Kids - 5 Steps That Help Episode 8. Toxic Exes and Defiant Kids - A Simple Strategy Against Lies and Slander Episode 33. How to Cope with a Difficult Ex and Protect Your Kids Episode 42. Our Challen…
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Teaching our kids emotional intelligence will benefit them for the rest of their lives in all their relationships. I love finding and sharing tools that will help your stepfamily blend smoothly. In this episode, I talked with Fiona Kong about this simple tool she used to help her young son express his feelings each day while living in 2 homes! This…
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Lately, we have had lots of people join our B. Fam community who are walking through the same storm we went through. Each of our kids went to live with their other parents when they became teens against our better judgment. This was a heartbreaking and devastating season for our family. As hard as it was though it taught us all a lot about ourselve…
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Children moving between two homes WANT one thing — to be connected to the people they love. And what they NEED most is to experience peace and freedom to simply enjoy time spent with each of their parents. This might seem simple, but many kids don't get what they want or need due to unhealthy co-parenting patterns. Most often, that leads to unneces…
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Conflicts are inevitable on family journeys. Rodney and Annetta Whitney share their journey, confusing dynamics, and their light bulb moments with Ron Deal. Stepparent, if you feel like an outsider, keep having hard discussions and don't give up. Show Notes and Resources Grab your copy of The Smart Stepfamily Check out where Ron will be speaking. T…
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Resources for this episode Episode 174. How to Raise Confident Kids by Building a Solid Foundation for Success in Life [with Special Guest Nellie Harden] Suggest a Topic or Ask a Question Would you like us to discuss something specific or answer your question on the show? Let us know! We've made it easy. Just click here: https://www.blendedfamilybr…
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Lately, we have had lots of people join our B. Fam community who are walking through the same storm we went through. Each of our kids went to live with their other parents when they became teens against our better judgment. This was a heartbreaking and devastating season for our family. As hard as it was though, it taught us all a lot about ourselv…
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You want to raise kids who are equipped for success in life, right? You want them to have confidence, a sense of esteem, and worth. But this can feel like an unattainable goal in a world constantly sending mixed messages. Maybe you've felt hopeless when you add in the wake of complex family dynamics and trauma that may have occurred in your family …
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Do you have trouble organizing your life? Your family calendar? Well, help is on the way! Ron Deal speaks with James and Ginger Dellaripa about challenges of blended family management including schedules, co-parenting, custody, and more. Listen to gain valuable insights in getting your life organized. Show Notes and Resources Get organized for 30 d…
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Suggest a Topic or Ask a Question Would you like us to discuss something specific or answer your question on the show? Let us know! We've made it easy. Just click here: https://www.blendedfamilybreakthrough.com/share Ready for some extra support? We all need some extra support along the blending journey — we're here to help. You can connect with us…
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You want to experience a little holiday magic and meaningful connection in your blended family, right? But the challenges and tensions that emerge for blended families during the holiday season often rob us of the bonding experience we're hoping for. High expectations, difficult emotions, and logistical complications seem to bombard everyone — part…
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214: How to Avoid Holiday Burnout in Your Stepfamily Does anyone else love Christmas as much as we do? I get sad every year when it comes and goes because I don’t feel like I truly enjoyed it due to all the running around and stress that also showed up uninvited. I teamed up with Ginger from The Family Core and Brittney from Blending Bravely to tal…
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Getting remarried in later life after the death of a spouse or divorce? How do you know if you’re ready? Should you consider the feelings of your adult children? Ron Deal talks with Jim and Shirley Mozena about the risks, as well as rewards, of a later-life remarriage and what to consider as you date. Show Notes and Resources Access The Smart Stepf…
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Step Parenting Red Flags On this episode of Blended Life, we break down three of our listener's step parenting experiences and give them our perspective on how to move forward. From different parenting styles to defining your role and taking responsibility for your choices in what you allow and take on, we push and challenge these three individuals…
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This is a repost of one of my favorite Christmas traditions. Is looking at Christmas lights a tradition for your family every year? If it’s not then it could be a really fun way to hang out with your family. If it is your thing already, we also share some cool ways you can add to the fun and make it an adventure. A few ways we share in this episode…
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Episode Resources: Episode 172. 2 Key Elements to Resolve Your Parenting Style Differences - And Get United Parenting Style Quiz: What's Your Parenting Style? Book: Parenting with Love and Logic Book: Parenting Teens with Love and Logic Book: Stepparenting: Keeping it Sane (Love and Logic) Suggest a Topic or Ask a Question Would you like us to disc…
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Cultivating Peace in Your Blended Family On this episode of Blended Life we discuss all things PEACE, tis the season after all! You will learn the three habits of a PEACE MAKER and how each habit cultivates freedom from conflict and judgment so you can experience the connection and calm you seek in your blended family. In order to cultivate peace, …
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Does it feel like your partner's parenting style is impossibly different than yours? You really want to get on the same page, but your different approaches to parenting seem to rob you of the unity you're looking for. Maybe you find yourself in a cycle of conflict about parenting and it seems like you'll never find your way out. We felt the same wa…
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212: Thinking About Raising a Stepfamily in Two Different States | Joslynn Flowers of Daily Stepmom All stepfamilies have their unique things that make up their family dynamics and add to the ease or difficulty of the blend. In this episode, our friend Joslynn from The Daily Stepmom shares her desire to raise her kids in an environment different th…
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When relationships with our adult kids and stepkids become strained or estranged, our hearts hurt. How did we get here? How do we fix it? Ron Deal talks with Dr. Charlotte Melcher Smith about common themes that contribute to strained relationships and what parents can do to help. Show Notes and Resources Dr. Charlotte Melcher Smith's book, Life's T…
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Two Homes, One Love: Navigating the Coparenting Journey On this episode of Blended Life, we answer three of our listeners questions: 1. How do you deal with secrets in a blended family when one household keeps things from the other? What about dealing with the stress of knowing information as the step parent that both bio parents are keeping from t…
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