A short weekly (sometimes daily!) podcast for struggling stepparents who need a quick pick-me-up. With love, from Blended Family Frappé. xo blendedfamilyfrappe.substack.com
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The Build Good Humans podcast is aimed at sharing wisdom and insight for parents, step parents, coaches, teachers, foster parents, mentors, and anyone involved with building up the next generation.
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After involvement with the same man, Wifey, Shun and Baby Mama, Shannon have formed a unique bond to keep their children and family united in spite of society norms that tend to pit one against the other.
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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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There are over 60 ways a family can become blended. It is not just from divorce and the navigation of these circumstances can be difficult in a time of beautiful healing and changes.
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Welcome to the Blended Kingdom Families Podcast! If you are in need of resources that deal with remarriage, step-parenting, co-parenting, preparing to blend, or divorce-proofing your marriage, we are here to serve you! Blended Kingdom Families is a step-family ministry that is committed to providing resources for individuals, families, and churches by implementing biblical foundations and practical tips. Our mission is to break the generational cycle of divorce, equip marriages, and unite bl ...
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4 very different parents explore the ups and downs of co-parenting 9 children.
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Being a father in a blended family comes with many unique circumstances and challenges. Most of which are rarely discussed or non-obvious. Every week our host, James, will explore many of these circumstances from the typical father perspective. If you want to learn more about being a father, hear some funny and relatable stories, or just need some guidance as you navigate blended fatherhood come take a listen.
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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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They say when life gives you lemons you should make lemonade. Making lemonade is not always easy or possible. For us, we found ourselves single in our 40's with kids at home and starting life over again. Luckily we found each other, online no doubt. When we began blending families, schedules, traditions, and laundry, we discovered lots of lemons. Our podcast is a reflection on how we get through the hard times and enjoy the good times on our new journey together, all with ten kids in tow. So ...
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I’m Your host, Mandy. I live by my faith, love my husband & kiddos, will do anything for tacos and believe community is life changing. We do life blended for our kiddos: mine, his and two ours babes. As I share I pray you will be able to connect with others, obtain new tools and resources as well as resonate with the stories shared by others as you listen. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mandymaejohnsonInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandymae.johnson/Contact: https://www.mandymaejohn ...
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Two sisters with Trials, Tribulations and a bit of Rediculousness! We’ve survived and succeeded with so much going against us. Living with multiple family suicide and more loss than living. Our mission is to talk about the hard stuff! Say the words no one wants to say! Let you know your feelings are valid and real!
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goop CEO and founder Gwyneth Paltrow hosts the brightest thinkers and culture changers.
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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 Marriage Success Podcast promotes the biblical principles of love and mutual respect through seminar highlights, book reviews, and discussions with real-life couples and singles in the dating game.
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(Podcast) Radiant Fire Radio is a podcast ministry of Rev. Christopher Gore of the Lighthouse Inc., Church of Wyoming, DE. These podcasts will feature teachings on various subjects. Some will be Bible teachings, others will be informational and relate to current events. The show is designed to be informative but give a clear Biblical perspective on the events of the day.
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Welcome to blended and mixed up a heartfelt Christian podcast dedicated to supporting and uplifting blended and multi-cultural marriages through the lens of faith.
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Blending families is one of the most challenging transitions in marriage. It’s not just about building a new life with your spouse—it’s about merging two entire family systems, each with its own histories, habits, and hopes. Whether you're a newly remarried couple, a stepparent trying to find your place, or struggling with the emotional and relational shifts of merging two families, Blended by Design is your guide. Hosted by Daun & Travis Hall, the Blended by Design Podcast offers a mix of r ...
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Stepfamilies in high conflict situations need different strategies and resources than other blended families. So many of the typical co-parenting advice out there does not apply when the ex is a nightmare narcissist. And stepparents in high conflict need extra support, too — which is why we’re here. Because holy cow this is NOT what you signed up f…
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The Stepparent Dilemma: Navigating New Family Dynamics
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30:39Send us a text What happens when a new parental figure enters a family still reeling from tragic loss? Sisters Heather and Jennifer open up about their vastly different experiences with the same stepfather who came into their lives shortly after their father's suicide. Heather takes us through her journey as a 16-year-old still living at home when …
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Welcome to season 5! We are back with updates on Shun's new film production endeavor and a topic to get the season started.By Shannon Brazil
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211. 8 Warning Signs Your Ex is Manipulating Your Child's Heart and Mind
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42:54We know how heartbreaking it can be when your child starts pulling away from you. It can leave you wondering if your ex is negatively influencing them behind the scenes. We’ve lived it. In this deeply personal episode, we open up about the painful season we went through with Kim’s daughter, Annika. We talk through how to recognize the signs of mani…
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Kerry Washington on Rewriting Your Narrative
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37:08In this episode from 2023, Gwyneth Paltrow sits down with Emmy-winning actor, producer, and advocate Kerry Washington to talk about healing generational patterns, the inspiration behind her Hulu series UnPrisoned, and how therapy helped her reclaim her voice. They explore identity, family dynamics, personal growth, and what it takes to rewrite the …
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What to Do When Step-Grandparents Reject Your Kids
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16:38What do you do when step-grandparents treat your kids like outsiders? On this week’s episode of the Blended Kingdom Families Podcast, hosts Scott and Vanessa Martindale answer a raw and emotional listener question: "What to do when step grandparents do not include my kids as their grandchildren?" They unpack the hurt, offer biblical perspectives, a…
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Send us a text The moment when everything you've built your life around suddenly disappears can feel like standing at the edge of an abyss. For Isaiah Gilmore, that moment came when three knee surgeries ended his basketball career and a long-term relationship simultaneously crumbled. Basketball wasn't just something he did—it was who he was. In thi…
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Send us a text Abbey- Heather and Jennifer's stepsister describes what it was like adding a stepmom and 2 stepsisters.By Heather
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Simple Step: Avoid Competition and Negativity Traps
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7:42Resources Episode 210. Is Your Child Pulling Away? Here's How to Respond with Wisdom and Love Episode 207. 4 Big Myths About Parenting When an Ex Has Different Rules and How to Build Consistency 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. Jus…
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The Telepathy Tapes and the Power of the Unspoken
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1:03:51In this episode, Gwyneth sits down with filmmaker Ky Dickens, creator of The Telepathy Tapes, the podcast that’s sparked a powerful conversation about connection, consciousness, and how we listen. Dickens shares what she’s uncovered after years spent with families of nonspeaking autistic children—many of whom seem to communicate in ways that challe…
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The Parenting Journey - Learning To Be Good To Your Kids AND To Yourself
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49:23This was an awesome conversation with my friend and bandmate, Mallory Anderson. Mallory is a wife, a mom, a musician, and phenomenal singer as well. In this episode we dig into parenting through the lens of your own upbringing - navigating differences in your own parenting style from how you were raised, different approaches to parenting multiple c…
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Fight for Your Marriage and Build a Lasting Legacy Today
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27:06In this episode of the Blended Kingdom Families Podcast, Scott and Vanessa Martindale welcome marriage coaches and high school sweethearts Chad and Megan Lacefield, hosts of the Built for Two podcast. With over 30 years of marriage experience, they open up about the reality of fighting for your marriage, not against it, and what it really takes to …
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Today is Stepmother's Day, a very real holiday that doesn’t seem to quite show up on anyone’s radar. Stores don’t carry "Happy Stepmother's Day!" cards. You’re not gonna see an ad like “Get Stepmom something as special as she is!” Technically the holiday exists… yet we're not actually acknowledged. Sounds about right. 🤦🏻♀️ Read the full transcript…
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Episode 25: Family Feud - Parenting Version
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28:24In episode 25, Tyf creates a Family Feud Game for the 3 other parents to play. Who will come out the winning parent of the night?!?!?
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In episode 26, we discuss the futures of our children and how we navigate demonstrating what is important to their lives, goals and passion of purpose.By Tobi, AJ, Tyf & Jake
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210. Is Your Child Pulling Away? Here's How to Respond with Wisdom and Love
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48:15This one hits close to home for us. In this episode, we’re opening up about a painful season in our parenting journey when Kim’s daughter began pulling away from our home and requesting to spend more time at her dad’s. We know how confusing, heartbreaking, and disorienting this can be, especially for blended families with limited time together. Tha…
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Emma Grede on Unapologetic Ambition
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1:14:53In this episode of The goop Podcast, Gwyneth sits down with Emma Grede—the force behind some of fashion’s most influential and cultural shifting-brands. Grede shares her journey from East London to running the boardrooms of billion-dollar companies like Skims and Good American—and how she built it all by rewriting the rules and trusting her instinc…
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How Quality Time Strengthens Blended Families
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15:11Do your kids or step-kids feel distant or disconnected? In this episode, we unpack why one-on-one quality time is a powerful tool for building deep relationships in blended families. Whether you're a stepparent or biological parent, learning how to connect with each child individually helps them feel safe, seen, and secure. We share real life tips,…
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As sucky as it is on a daily basis for our efforts to go unrecognized as stepmoms, there's really no day that hits home more than Mother's Day, and no day when it feels like more of a slap across the face to end up forgotten and overlooked. Thanks for all you do for your partners and your stepkids, today and every day. READ THE FULL TRANSCRIPT ON S…
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Simple Step: A Positive Approach to Building Trust
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6:05Resources Episode 129. What does it take to build and maintain trust in your relationship? Episode 119. 6 Tips to Grow Empathy and Create More Connection in Your Marriage Episode 203. How to Make Better Decisions and Solve Problems as a United Team Episode 108. 3 Unity Breakers that are Detrimental to Your Connection and How You Can Avoid Them Epis…
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Sh*t We Say in the (Mom) Group Chat
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1:17:50In this episode of The goop Podcast, in honor of Mother's Day, Gwyneth sits down with three of her closest friends—fellow moms she met at school drop-off who’ve since become her chosen family. Each brings their own unique lens to parenting: Robin Berman MD, a psychiatrist and parenting expert; Tammy Ratner, founder of Mother The Self, holds an M.A.…
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In blended families, one of the biggest challenges couples face is divided loyalty—choosing between your spouse and your children or extended family. In this honest and hope-filled episode of the Blended Kingdom Families podcast, Scott and Vanessa discuss the emotional and spiritual toll of misplaced priorities in marriage. You’ll discover how putt…
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6 stepparenting lessons I learned from Star Wars
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6:34Okay yes stepfamily life is very complex and we all need lots of support, blah blah blah. But you know what else we need? To lighten the heck up sometimes! So today here’s a bunch of stepparenting tips candy-coated in delicious Star Wars lore. Which is more metaphorical to steplife than one might think. Read the full transcript on Substack >> This …
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209. Breaking Free from Self-Doubt: 5 Habits to Build Confidence and Trust in Yourself
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34:27If you've ever wrestled with second-guessing yourself, feeling stuck in past mistakes, or wondering if you can truly trust yourself again, you're not alone. In this episode, we open up about the very real struggles with self-doubt that we’ve faced personally and that we often see in the blended couples we coach. Together, we're exploring five power…
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In this episode of The goop Podcast, Gwyneth sits down with her longtime friend and teacher Michaela Boehm to explore the female relationship to intimacy—how it shifts as we age, and what it really takes to stay connected to ourselves and our partners as we move through the complexities of work, motherhood, and self-discovery. Michaela, a gifted em…
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How God Heals Blended Families with Pastor Brandon Freeman
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25:33In this powerful episode, Pastor Brandon Freeman, lead pastor of IMRSN Church, powerful communicator and character coach, shares his heartfelt testimony of how God transformed his blended family through hard conversations and radical obedience to the Holy Spirit. Pastor Brandon shares personal reflections about his blended family and how what began…
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Episode 24: Homebase, which Parent is up to bat?!?
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26:01In episode 24, we discuss which home is the homebase for the child(ren), which parent is responsible for being the driver to school, appts, practices, etc.
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Beyond Poor Me: Choosing Your Path When Life Gets Hard
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7:59Send us a text Finding strength during life's hardest moments often comes down to the simplest of actions - movement. This deeply personal episode explores how fitness became a lifesaver during periods of intense struggle, offering practical wisdom for anyone facing mental health challenges. The transformative power of consistent physical activity …
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Additional Resources Episode 178. Suriving the Turbulent Teen Years: Expert Insight and Strategies for Today's Parent [with Dr. Michael Bradley] Episode 124. How to Effectively Parent Through Each Stage of Development - and Reduce Painful Interactions (Part 1) Suggest a Topic or Ask a Question Would you like us to discuss something specific or answ…
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In this episode ofThe goop Podcast, Gwyneth reflects on her lifelong relationship with food—and how it’s quietly shaped the way she loves, connects, and heals. She shares how her father’s deep love of meals—and his eventual illness—transformed her understanding of nourishment and sparked a journey that would go on to define her approach to cooking,…
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Why Date Nights Matter in Blended Families
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13:12In this episode of the Blended Kingdom Families Podcast, Scott and Vanessa discuss the importance of continuing to date your spouse—even when life gets busy, budgets are tight, and parenting in a blended family adds extra layers. They share practical tips for creating meaningful connection through date nights, staying emotionally close, and how the…
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Episode 23: Let's Give Stepparents a Round of Applause
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36:36In episode 23, we discuss the dynamics between step parents and children in the households. Who does the disciplining? And can we please just get rid of the word step....UGH!
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208. The Transfer of Power: A Smart Strategy for Stepparents Left in Charge
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32:43In this episode, we share a practical and powerful strategy to help step-parents confidently navigate solo time with their stepchildren. Whether you're a biological parent or a step-parent, this episode is for you! You'll discover how preparation, communication, and teamwork can transform tension into opportunities for connection. The key? A simple…
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This week on The goop Podcast, Gwyneth sits down with Emily Hickey—founder of the growth agency Chief Detective—to talk about what makes a brand unforgettable. They unpack the difference between a business and a brand, why reconnecting with your “why” can unlock your next phase of growth, and how great storytelling builds lasting value. Whether you…
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Blending Families After Loss: How to Trust God in Your Healing
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29:41Blending a family is hard—but blending with adult children after loss adds a whole new level of emotional depth. In this heartfelt episode, we sit down with Uncover Marriage founders, Shannen Fields Braswell and Anthony Braswell to hear their inspiring faith-driven journey of building a blended family after grief. They walk through what it’s like t…
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In episode 22, we discuss how we personally feel about honesty in relationships and how it impacts us. We also strive to communicate the importance of honesty to our children in their relationships now and in the future.
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