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In the blend
by Laura Jenkins
In The Blend is a podcast series that helps parents navigate life within step-families. Join host Laura Jenkins as she speaks with experts and guests to get practical advice on how to have a harmonious blended family life. This series dives deep into the unique dynamics, logistics, and challenges of raising a blended family. From new partners, to juggling mixed finances - Laura will help guide you through it.
Episodes
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Money, Motherhood & Blended Beginnings
Laila Sultan, lawyer, life coach and mum, joins the podcast to share how her experience of growing up in a blended family shaped her approach to co-parenting, motherhood and money. In this conversation, Laila opens up about the challenges of modern motherhood — from the pressure to balance career...
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Can I Ever Be ‘Enough’ as a Stepmum
Kris Byrnes, personal development coach, Master NLP practitioner and mum of four (including two stepdaughters), joins the podcast to unpack one of the biggest questions many stepmums quietly ask themselves: Will I ever be enough? Drawing on her lived experience of growing up in a blended family…
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Music, Love, and a Blended Life
Mitch Tambo, singer, speaker and proud Gamilaraay man, joins the podcast alongside his partner Voice of LeLe for an inspiring conversation about love, culture, and blended family life. Together, Mitch and LeLe share their journey as a couple navigating the ups and downs of co-parenting,...
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The Science of Raising Kids in Blended Families
In this conversation, Nathan discusses the critical stages of child brain development, particularly the first thousand days, and how these stages influence emotional and social development in children, especially in blended families. He emphasises the importance of language, predictability, and...
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PREVIEW: The Science of Raising Kids in Blended Families
In this conversation, Nathan discusses the critical stages of child brain development, particularly the first thousand days, and how these stages influence emotional and social development in children, especially in blended families. He emphasises the importance of language, predictability, and...
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Grandparenting in Blended Families: Wisdom, Warmth, and Connection
In this episode, I sit down with a very special guest—my mum. As a grandmother in a blended family and a doctor, she brings unique personal and professional insights to the complexities of family dynamics. We explore her approach to being a grandparent in a blended family, from making each...
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PREVIEW: Grandparenting in Blended Families: Wisdom, Warmth, and Connection
In this episode, I sit down with a very special guest—my mum. As a grandmother in a blended family and a doctor, she brings unique personal and professional insights to the complexities of family dynamics. We explore her approach to being a grandparent in a blended family, from making each...
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Authentically You: Navigating Stepfamily Life with Kat John
Kat John, authenticity coach, speaker, and author of Authentic: Coming Home to Your True Self, shares her journey as a stepmum and the lessons she’s learned along the way. Kat opens up about navigating relationships with her stepdaughters, supporting her partner, and staying true to herself in…
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My Favourite Tip #21: The Power of the Pause
In this favourite tips episode of In The Blend, we revisit a powerful conversation with Mikki Gardner, with strategies for handling those heated moments when emotions run high. Mikki shares her three-step framework for managing triggers, emphasising the importance of hitting the pause button,...
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Strategies for Effective Coparenting in Blended Families
Lindsay Cameron, a co-parenting coach, shares her journey and strategies for effective co-parenting during this chat. She emphasises the importance of setting aside ego and emotions to prioritise the well-being of the children. Lindsay also advises parents to pause and respond rather than react…
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PREVIEW: Strategies for Effective Coparenting in Blended Families
Lindsay Cameron, a co-parenting coach, shares her journey and strategies for effective co-parenting during this chat. She emphasises the importance of setting aside ego and emotions to prioritise the well-being of the children. Lindsay also advises parents to pause and respond rather than react…
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Navigating Success: Blended Families and Entrepreneurship
In this episode, we hear from Mia McLeod, the founder of Digital Collective, about her experience as an entrepreneur and a member of a blended family. Mia shares how she started her business and the challenges she faced while navigating the demands of work and family life. She emphasises the...
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PREVIEW: Navigating Success: Blended Families and Entrepreneurship
In this episode, we hear from Mia McLeod, the founder of Digital Collective, about her experience as an entrepreneur and a member of a blended family. Mia shares how she started her business and the challenges she faced while navigating the demands of work and family life. She emphasises the...
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Mastering Blended Families: Insights from Gil & Brenda Stuart
Gill and Brenda, a husband and wife duo, share their journey into counselling and coaching for blended families, discussing their personal experiences and the challenges they've faced. They emphasise the importance of the couple relationship and provide insights into the differences in parenting...
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PREVIEW: Mastering Blended Families: Insights from Gil & Brenda Stuart
Gill and Brenda, a husband and wife duo, share their journey into counselling and coaching for blended families, discussing their personal experiences and the challenges they've faced. They emphasise the importance of the couple relationship and provide insights into the differences in parenting...
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Navigating Co-Parenting Challenges with Emotional Regulation and Self-Care
In this episode, Mikki Gardner, a certified life and conscious parenting coach, shares her personal journey of co-parenting and the insights from her latest book, 'The People Pleasers Guide to Co-Parenting Well.' She discusses emotional regulation, self-care, and the framework for identifying and...
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PREVIEW: Navigating Co-Parenting Challenges with Emotional Regulation and Self-Care
In this episode, Mikki Gardner, a certified life and conscious parenting coach, shares her personal journey of co-parenting and the insights from her latest book, 'The People Pleasers Guide to Co-Parenting Well.' She discusses emotional regulation, self-care, and the framework for identifying and...
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The Realities of Becoming a Stepmum at 40
Belinda Mercorella, a stepmum, shares her journey of becoming a stepmum at 40. She initially had reservations about dating someone with kids but was attracted to Nigel's dedication to parenting. Belinda faced challenges in letting go of control and adjusting to living with children. She also felt...
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PREVIEW: The Realities of Becoming a Stepmum at 40
Belinda Mercorella, a stepmum, shares her journey of becoming a stepmum at 40. She initially had reservations about dating someone with kids but was attracted to Nigel's dedication to parenting. Belinda faced challenges in letting go of control and adjusting to living with children. She also felt...
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Love Languages in Blended Families
In this episode, we hear from repeat guest Ron Deal, a leading expert in blended family dynamics and co-author of Building Love Together in Blended Families with Dr. Gary Chapman. We explore how the Five Love Languages apply specifically to blended families, and the importance of these languages…
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PREVIEW: Love Languages in Blended Families
In this episode, we hear from repeat guest Ron Deal, a leading expert in blended family dynamics and co-author of Building Love Together in Blended Families with Dr. Gary Chapman. We explore how the Five Love Languages apply specifically to blended families, and the importance of these languages…
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My Favourite Tip #20: Limit how much you talk about the ex
In this favourite tips episode we rewind to a valuable conversation I had with stepmum specialist (aka The Stepmom Whisperer) Susan Haworth on setting boundaries with an ex-partner. Susan shared a strategy that emphasises the importance of evicting the third person from your marriage or...
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My Favourite Tip #19: Get a parenting plan
In this episode, we revisit a conversation I had with authors Daniella Rigon and Tracey Duff, creators of "Child-centred Co-Parenting." Tracy shared many valuable co-parenting tips during our chat, including how parenting plans made it easier for her to maintain a harmonious relationship with her...
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My Favourite Tip #18: Using story to broach tricky conversations with kids
In this Favourite Tips episode we revisit a conversation I had with psychologist and author Rachel Brace, who has penned two children’s books relating to blended families: Harriet’s Expanding Heart and Max’s Divorce Earthquake. As part of our conversation she offered up some great ideas around…
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Finding Peace in Blended Family Conflict
During this chat, Caroline Neale shares her experiences and insights as a stepmother in a blended family. She emphasises some of her key learnings from over the years such as the importance of focusing on your partner and maintaining a strong connection, the challenges of balancing multiple roles...
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PREVIEW: Finding Peace in Blended Family Conflict
During this chat, Caroline Neale shares her experiences and insights as a stepmother in a blended family. She emphasises some of her key learnings from over the years such as the importance of focusing on your partner and maintaining a strong connection, the challenges of balancing multiple roles...
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Legal Guidance: Child Living Arrangements, Co-Parenting, and More
In this episode, we hear from Jane Libbis, a lawyer and counsellor with experience in stepfamily issues. We cover children's living arrangements and visitation rights in blended families, factors considered by the courts, and the importance of the child's best interests. /the challenges of...
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PREVIW: Legal Guidance: Child Living Arrangements, Co-Parenting, and More
In this episode, we hear from Jane Libbis, a lawyer and counsellor with experience in stepfamily issues. We cover children's living arrangements and visitation rights in blended families, factors considered by the courts, and the importance of the child's best interests. /the challenges of...
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From Single Parents to Blended Family
Brittany Phillips shares her personal journey as a stepmum and certified step-family coach. She discusses the challenges of blending families, including sibling rivalry and different parenting styles. Brittany emphasises the importance of effective communication strategies and seeking support in...
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PREVIEW: From Single Parents to Blended Family
In tomorrow's episode: Brittany Phillips shares her personal journey as a stepmum and certified step-family coach. She discusses the challenges of blending families, including sibling rivalry and different parenting styles. Brittany emphasises the importance of effective communication strategies...
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My Favourite Tip #17: Show the ex you're not a threat
In this favourite tips segment, we rewind to an excerpt from an episode with renowned expert and author in the field Ron Deal which focuses in on ways stepparents can reduce the perceived level of threat that their relationship may have on the child’s other co-parent. Ron outlines the importance…
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Rewriting the Stepmother Narrative with A Transformative Play
Hanna Pyliotis, a theatre maker and playwright, discusses her play that challenges the traditional portrayal of stepmothers in fairy tales. Inspired by her own experience as a stepmother, Hanna delves into the backstory and life of the stepmother character from Cinderella, exploring themes of…
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PREVIEW: Rewriting the Stepmother Narrative with A Transformative Play
Hanna Pyliotis, a theatre maker and playwright, discusses her play that challenges the traditional portrayal of stepmothers in fairy tales. Inspired by her own experience as a stepmother, Hanna delves into the backstory and life of the stepmother character from Cinderella, exploring themes of…
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Mindful Stepmums: Thriving Through Holistic Wellness
In this conversation, Meg Burton Tudman, a holistic health coach, shares insights gleaned from her work in helping women, particularly stepmums, thrive. We discuss topics such as burnout, mindset shifts, setting boundaries, managing stress, self-care, building resilience, and the importance of...
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PREVIEW: Mindful Stepmums: Thriving Through Holistic Wellness
In this conversation, Meg Burton Tudman, a holistic health coach, shares insights gleaned from her work in helping women, particularly stepmums, thrive. We discuss topics such as burnout, mindset shifts, setting boundaries, managing stress, self-care, building resilience, and the importance of...
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A Childfree Stepmum's Guide to Practical Stepfamily Success
In this first episode of season 6, Ishana Artra, a holistic psychologist and stepmum, discusses the challenges faced by stepmums and provides strategies for managing stress and building resilience. She highlights the importance of planning and preparation before entering a stepfamily, as well as...
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PREVIEW: A Childfree Stepmum's Guide to Practical Stepfamily Success
In this first episode of season 6, Ishana Artra, a holistic psychologist and stepmum, discusses the challenges faced by stepmums and provides strategies for managing stress and building resilience. She highlights the importance of planning and preparation before entering a stepfamily, as well as...
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My Favourite Tip #16: Apply GAP during the holidays
In this instalment of our "My Favorite Tips" series, we revisit a crucial conversation with psychotherapist and stepfamily specialist, Susan Lancaster. As we approach the festive season, Susan's insights on employing the GAP model for blended families during the holidays offer practical…
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Teen Tango: Navigating Blended Family Dynamics with Dr. Ginni Mansberg
In this episode we talk teenagers with Dr. Ginni Mansberg. We cover teenagers' emotions when adjusting to a blended family, loyalty conflicts, their need for independence, co-parenting, communication strategies specifically for teens and more. If you’ve got a teenager in your blended family brood...
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PREVIEW: Teen Tango - Navigating Blended Family Dynamics with Dr. Ginni Mansberg Highlight
In this episode we talk teenagers with Dr. Ginni Mansberg. We cover teenagers' emotions when adjusting to a blended family, loyalty conflicts, their need for independence, co-parenting, communication strategies specifically for teens and more. If you’ve got a teenager in your blended family brood...
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Part 2 - Patricia Papernow's Approach to the 5 Key Stepfamily Family Challenges
This is the second episode of a two part chat with international stepfamily expert, Dr Patricia Papernow in which we unpack the five key challenges faced by stepfamilies and explore her expert strategies to conquer them. In this episode (Part 2), we pick up where we left off in episode one and...
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PREVIEW: Part 2 - Patricia Papernow's Approach to the 5 Key Stepfamily Family Challenges - Highlight
This is the second episode of a two part chat with international stepfamily expert, Dr Patricia Papernow in which we unpack the five key challenges faced by stepfamilies and explore her expert strategies to conquer them. In this episode (Part 2), we pick up where we left off in episode one and...
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Part 1 - Patricia Papernow's Approach to the 5 Key Stepfamily Family Challenges
This is the first of a two part chat with the esteemed global stepfamily authority, Dr Patricia Papernow in which we unpack the five key challenges faced by stepfamilies and explore her expert strategies to conquer them. In this episode (Part 1), Dr. Papernow delves into the first three…
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PREVIEW: Part 1 - Patricia Papernow's Approach to the 5 Key Stepfamily Family Challenges
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Expert Advice from 'The Stepmom Whisperer'
Susan Haworth, is a counsellor/author/speaker, stepfamily specialist and stepmum herself. With a monthly advice column in StepMom magazine in which she is affectionately known as "The Stepmom Whisperer., Susan has seen it all when it comes to stepfamilies and those navigating the intricate…
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PREVIEW: Expert Advice from 'The Stepmom Whisperer'
Susan Haworth, is a counsellor/author/speaker, stepfamily specialist and stepmum herself. With a monthly advice column in StepMom magazine in which she is affectionately known as "The Stepmom Whisperer., Susan has seen it all when it comes to stepfamilies and those navigating the intricate…
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Nurturing Children’s Resilience Through Stories
In this episode, we’re joined by Rachel Brace, who is not just a registered psychologist but also a passionate children's book author. She's penned two thought-provoking books, Max’s Divorce Earthquake and Harriet’s Expanding Heart and has another one on the horizon. She also has a keen interest…
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PREVIEW: Nurturing Children’s Resilience Through Stories
In this episode, we’re joined by Rachel Brace, who is not just a registered psychologist but also a passionate children's book author. She's penned two thought-provoking books, Max’s Divorce Earthquake and Harriet’s Expanding Heart and has another one on the horizon. She also has a keen interest…
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Ron Deal Shares Insights from 'Preparing to Blend'
In this episode we hear from a renowned expert in the field, a prolific author, and a trusted guide for countless families navigating the intricate path of blending. Ron Deal is the mind behind numerous invaluable resources, including his latest book, "Preparing to Blend." During our chat we'll...
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PREVIEW: Ron Deal Shares Insights from 'Preparing to Blend'
In this episode we hear from a renowned expert in the field, a prolific author, and a trusted guide for countless families navigating the intricate path of blending. Ron Deal is the mind behind numerous invaluable resources, including his latest book, "Preparing to Blend." During our chat we'll...
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In The Blend is a podcast series that helps parents navigate life within step-families. Join host Laura Jenkins as she speaks with experts and guests to get practical advice on how to have a harmonious blended family life. This series dives deep into the unique dynamics, logistics, and challenges of raising a blended family. From new partners, to juggling mixed finances - Laura will help guide you through it.
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