Second Marriages Fail 70% of the Time: Here's the Blueprint That's Beating the Odds | Brit & Josh | Becky Felstead | The Resource

Send us Fan MailMost people think blended families fall apart because of the kids. Brit and Josh will tell you it's almost never the kids — it's the couple.In this episode of The Resource Podcast, Becky sits down with Brit and Josh, founders of The Blended Blueprint and former WA Police officers who met on the job, to have the conversation blended families and stepparents rarely get. From why 70% of second marriages fail to what actually needs to be fixed first when you're merging two households, they break it all down in a way that is practical, honest and impossible to ignore.They also go deeper than parenting logistics. Brit opens up about her childhood as the eldest of four, her parents splitting over alcoholism, the gender-based bullying she faced in a male-dominated police force, and the mental health crisis that nearly broke her while 29 weeks pregnant. This episode is equal parts education and raw, real storytelling.If you're rebuilding after divorce, navigating a blended family, or just want a relationship built on a stable foundation, this one is for you.In this episode they cover: · Why The Blended Blueprint exists, and the gap in support that created it · Josh's post-divorce rebuild at 35 and getting clear on what he did and didn't want in a partner · Brit's childhood and her parents' split over alcoholism · Gender-based bullying and "cowboy" culture inside the police force · Being pushed to breaking point and forced into a psych evaluation · A mental health crisis at 29 weeks pregnant, and being hospitalised · The "carrier mentality" — when one partner shoulders everything and the other shuts down · Healthy masculine and feminine energy in a relationship · The HOME framework: Honesty, Ownership, Momentum, Ecosystem · Why who you have kids with matters more than who you marryFind Brit & JoshWebsite: https://www.blnd3d.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/britandjosh_/If you or someone you know is having a difficult time, free support is available.👋 About Becky Felstead | The Resource Podcast hostBecky launched The Resource Podcast during the FIFO Inquiry to spark real talk about culture, mental health, and the hard stuff no one wants to touch. Think truth bombs, tough convos, and healing with humour.Now she’s back, flipping the script again. After 40 episodes and 15,000 mining crew later, the podcast is diving deeper into money stress, mindset shifts, relationships, and the stories we tell ourselves.Expect raw chats, zero fluff, and life-saving honesty. If you’ve ever felt stuck, broke, or burnt out, this one’s for you.Subscribe🌐 Learn more at: https://www.beckyfelstead.com/podcast📩 Reach out to Becky for podcast & speaking enquiries here: [email protected]🔗 Links & Resources //Instagram: ...