"A Motorcycle with 7 People" The Real Secret to Blended Family Survival | Ron Deal, LMFT

Why do so many remarriages and blended families struggle, even when both partners have the best intentions? In this episode of Made For Moore, certified family law specialist Holly J. Moore sits down with Ron Deal, LMFT, author of "The Mindful Marriage" and host of the FamilyLife Blended podcast.Holly and Ron explore:• The Neuroscience of Conflict: How your brain treats your spouse's criticism the exact same way it treats a rattlesnake• Fight or Flight in Marriage: Unpacking the 4 coping reactions (Blame, Shame, Control, and Escape)• Breaking the Pain Cycle: Why trying to "fix" your spouse only makes conflict worse• The Age-Old Debate: Do you put your spouse or your kids first in a blended family?• The Crockpot vs. The Blender: Why it takes 5 to 7 years for a stepfamily to truly find its rhythm• Stepparenting Rules: Why the biological parent MUST handle discipline in the early yearsConnect with Ron Deal, LMFT:https://rondeal.org***Birch Gold Group helps Americans protect their savings with physical precious metals: gold, silver, platinum, and palladium. Whether you want to roll over your IRA or 401(k) into a Precious Metals IRA (with no tax penalties) or make a direct purchase for delivery, Birch Gold makes it simple and secure. Their team takes the time to educate you on your options, so you can make confident, informed decisions about your financial future.👉 Learn more and get your free info kit at https://bitira.go2cloud.org/SHAt.Sponsored by Birch Gold Group. We may receive compensation if you invest through this link.***Made For Moore with Holly J. Moore is a production of Moore Family Law Group, an accomplished legal team with a proven track record of protecting their client’s financial assets and best interests. Contact us at https://www.moorefamilylawgroup.comConnect with Holly at https://www.instagram.com/hollyjmooreNew Episodes Every Week!Produced by Aron Bender https://www.linkedin.com/in/aron-bender