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EPISODE · May 20, 2026 · 1H 41M

Blended Families Are Failing… Here’s Why REPLAY

from 2 Be Better · host Chris Burkett

In this episode of the 2 Be Better Podcast, Chris and Peaches break down real-life relationship and parenting challenges from listener emails, diving deep into blended families, discipline, emotional regulation, and communication. They tackle the difficult reality of conflicting parenting styles, step-parent dynamics, and how inconsistent discipline can create division in a household. Through raw conversation and personal experience, they unpack what it takes to raise respectful, emotionally regulated children while maintaining a strong relationship with your partner. Expect honest, unfiltered perspectives on modern parenting, masculinity, boundaries, and accountability. This episode challenges common parenting approaches, explores how childhood habits shape adult behavior, and gives practical tools for handling tantrums, setting structure, and leading your family with intention. If you’re struggling with discipline, blended family tension, or trying to become a better partner and parent, this episode offers real talk, tough love, and actionable insight to help you step up and lead your home the right way.Disclaimer: We are not professionals. This podcast is opinioned based and from life experience. This is for entertainment purposes only. Opinions helped by our guests may not reflect our own. But we love a good conversation.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/2-be-better--5828421/support.

In this episode of the 2 Be Better Podcast, Chris and Peaches break down real-life relationship and parenting challenges from listener emails, diving deep into blended families, discipline, emotional regulation, and communication. They tackle the difficult reality of conflicting parenting styles, step-parent dynamics, and how inconsistent discipline can create division in a household. Through raw conversation and personal experience, they unpack what it takes to raise respectful, emotionally regulated children while maintaining a strong relationship with your partner. Expect honest, unfiltered perspectives on modern parenting, masculinity, boundaries, and accountability. This episode challenges common parenting approaches, explores how childhood habits shape adult behavior, and gives practical tools for handling tantrums, setting structure, and leading your family with intention. If you’re struggling with discipline, blended family tension, or trying to become a better partner and parent, this episode offers real talk, tough love, and actionable insight to help you step up and lead your home the right way.Disclaimer: We are not professionals. This podcast is opinioned based and from life experience. This is for entertainment purposes only. Opinions helped by our guests may not reflect our own. But we love a good conversation.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/2-be-better--5828421/support.

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