Enjoying Your Blended Family
240 episodes - English - Latest episode: 14 days ago - ★★★★★ - 11 ratingsWelcome 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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238. How to Love Your Husband Well in a Blended Family (Summer Book Series)
July 03, 2024 13:38 - 1 hour - 89.7 MBAs Randall and I have been moving in and out of this empty-nester season, we have found it hard to prioritize each other. When we don't prioritize each other, the enemy can and will use it to cause division. I don't know about you, but I do not want a roommate for a husband, where we barely get to see each other much less have intimate conversations. We are both to blame for putting other things above our relationship. Join me for the next few weeks as we read our way through the book, Lovin...
237. Parenting Adult Kids in a Blended Family and Life Update
June 28, 2024 14:02 - 49 minutes - 73.3 MBThis episode is really all about our current struggles. I thought I would share them with you because you might be walking through this season now or in the future. Even everyday life issues affect us differently in a blended family. We just want you to know, you are not alone! We want you to have your best Summer yet with your blended family this year, whether with your whole family or strengthening the relationships you can access. We know how it feels to be cut off from those you love. ...
236. Prioritizing Your Blended Family (Part 5 of 5)
June 11, 2024 16:23 - 56 minutes - 81.8 MBWe want you to have your best Summer yet with your blended family this year, whether with your whole family or strengthening the relationships you can access. We know how it feels to be cut off from those you love. The good news is that we created something to help. We took what helped us connect and reconnect with each other and our kids and created the E.N.J.O.Y process. This process not only helped us, but countless other stepfamilies. Over the next 5 weeks, we will post the...
235. The Blended Family Bucket List (Part 4 of 5)
June 03, 2024 19:26 - 30 minutes - 47.4 MB235. The Blended Family Bucket List (Part 4 of 5) We want you to have your best Summer yet with your blended family this year, whether with your whole family or strengthening the relationships you can access. We know how it feels to be cut off from those you love. The good news is that we created something to help. We took what helped us connect and reconnect with each other and our kids and created the E.N.J.O.Y process. This process not only helped us, but countless other step...
234. The Family Hangout Your Stepfamily Needs (Part 3 of 5) 234. The Family Hangout Your Stepfamily Needs (Part 3 of 5)
May 28, 2024 21:31 - 48 minutes - 71.7 MBWe want you to have your best Summer with your blended family this year, whether with your whole family or strengthening the relationships you can access. We know how it feels to be cut off from those you love. The good news is that we created something to help. We took what helped us connect and reconnect with each other and our kids and made the E.N.J.O.Y process. This process has helped not only us but also countless other stepfamilies. Over the next 5 weeks, we will post th...
234. The Family Hangout Your Stepfamily Needs (Part 3 of 5)
May 28, 2024 21:31 - 48 minutes - 71.7 MBWe want you to have your best Summer with your blended family this year, whether with your whole family or strengthening the relationships you can access. We know how it feels to be cut off from those you love. The good news is that we created something to help. We took what helped us connect and reconnect with each other and our kids and made the E.N.J.O.Y process. This process has helped not only us but also countless other stepfamilies. Over the next 5 weeks, we will post th...
233. Find Your Couple's Common Interest in Your Stepfamily (Part 2 of 5)
May 20, 2024 20:28 - 38 minutes - 58.2 MBWe want you to have your best Summer yet with your blended family this year, whether with your whole family or strengthening the relationships you can access. We know how it feels to be cut off from those you love. The good news is that we created something to help. We took what helped us connect and reconnect with each other and our kids and created the E.N.J.O.Y process. This process has not only helped us but countless other stepfamilies. Over the next 5 weeks, we will post the videos...
232. Exploring Common Interest in Your Stepfamily | Part 1 of 5
May 13, 2024 22:55 - 37 minutes - 55.9 MB232. Exploring Common Interest in Your Stepfamily | Part 1 of 5 We want you to have your best Summer yet with your blended family this year, whether with your whole family or strengthening the relationships you can access. We know how it feels to be cut off from those you love. The good news is that we created something to help. We took what helped us connect and reconnect with each other and our kids and created the E.N.J.O.Y process. This process has not only helped us but co...
231. How to Enjoy Your Blended Family (Prep Work)
May 06, 2024 22:00 - 29 minutes - 45.1 MBWe want you to have your best Summer yet with your blended family this year, whether that be with your whole family or strengthening the relationships you have access to. We know how it feels to be cut off from those you love. Over the next 5 weeks, we will post the videos that come straight from the E.N.J.O.Y the Journey Ultimate Guide which goes along with our book How to Enjoy Your Blended Family. This first video is just an introduction and breaks down what you will need. So...
230. Your Thoughts Can Destroy Your Stepfamily
April 30, 2024 20:05 - 1 hour - 105 MBI found some old videos from a challenge I did with a group of ladies in 2020 about taking our thoughts captive. This concept changed my life. The information is so valuable, that I wanted to share it with you. It’s set up as a 5-day challenge so feel free to listen to it day-by-day or all at once. The key is putting these things to use. Day 1: Take Your Thoughts Captive Challenge Let's get started with Day 1. Some of these things may take you out of your comfort zone or seem insign...
229. Best Advice to a Single or Alienated Mom
April 22, 2024 19:26 - 1 hour - 88.1 MBIn this episode, I am sharing my best advice to a single mom or an alienated mom (someone who doesn't have contact with their children). If you are in this season of life you are not alone. Honestly, if you are an empty nester or struggling mom, this could help you too. EPISODE RESOURCES: If you're tired of waiting for your "STEP" family to "BLEND" try this... STEPFAMILY JUMPSTART: WAYS TO CONNECT INSTANTLY https://bfam.enjoyingyourblendedfamily.com/opt-in GE...
228. Jumpstart Your Relationship With Your Stepchild | Stepdaughter Chronicles
April 17, 2024 20:49 - 59 minutes - 85.9 MBDo you desire a relationship with your stepchild but don't know how or where to start? Maybe you have been rejected in the past and stopped trying. Even if your stepchild has nothing to do with you, check this out. Who knows maybe it's just what you need to turn things around. If you're tired of waiting for your "STEP" family to "BLEND" try this... STEPFAMILY JUMPSTART: WAYS TO CONNECT INSTANTLY https://bfam.enjoyingyourblendedfamil... EPISODE RESOURCES: GET OUT PASS Use code BFAM for ...
227. Manipulation and Misunderstanding With Your Stepchild| Stepdaughter Chronicles
April 09, 2024 22:13 - 1 hour - 100 MBIs your stepchild being manipulative causing drama and division in your stepfamily, is it a misunderstanding, or is your child just hurting? In this episode, I will talk with my stepdaughter about her perspective. EPISODE RESOURCES: If you're tired of waiting for your "STEP" family to "BLEND" try this… STEPFAMILY JUMPSTART: WAYS TO CONNECT INSTANTLY https://bfam.enjoyingyourblendedfamily.com/opt-in GET OUT PASS Use code BFAM for 30% off HOW TO ENJOY YOUR BLENDED FAMILY: 5 Dates ...
226. Inside the Mind of Our Children on Transition Day | Stepdaughter Chronicles
April 03, 2024 00:06 - 54 minutes - 80.4 MBTransition Day is rough in a stepfamily. Many different factors cause that. Today I'm talking with my stepdaughter who is now 25 about her thoughts and feelings when she was transitioning from house to house as a child. We might not have all the "right" answers, but we hope it stirs up conversations in your house. If you're tired of waiting for your "STEP" family to "BLEND" try this… STEPFAMILY JUMPSTART: WAYS TO CONNECT INSTANTLY https://bfam.enjoyingyourblendedfamily.com/opt-in ...
225: How Our Mood Swings Affect Our (Step) Mother/Daughter Relationships
March 25, 2024 19:19 - 1 hour - 114 MBToday Ryleigh (stepdaughter) and Scarlett (Stepmom) talk about menstrual cycles and how they affect mood, which puts a strain on their relationships. This was a hard conversation to have, because PMDD has taken Ryleigh down some dark roads, but we have seen God show up every time. Follow Ryleigh and her musical journey on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTU0-Nd7DQXh_Bp4VEDEQXQ Her newest album is filled with stories of growing up in a blended family. If you're tired ...
224: Ways to Help Your Stepdaughter During Different Seasons of Blending | Stepdaughter Chronicles
March 18, 2024 18:26 - 51 minutes - 75.2 MBI have been getting messages lately from stepmoms asking how they can better support their stepdaughter during different seasons of life. Ironically Ryleigh (my stepdaughter) wrote a song about our stepmother/stepdaughter journey. I immediately asked her if we could discuss it on a podcast and if she would sing the song for you. In this episode we discuss her feelings when her dad told her he was going to ask me to marry him, the dark season of her teen years, and our reconciliation p...
223: How it Makes You Feel When Your Parents Talk Crap About Each Other, Stepdaughter Chronicles
March 05, 2024 18:18 - 40 minutes - 60 MBMy stepdaughter has been in my life for 16 years. In the very beginning, our relationship was sweet. Then she quickly realized she wanted a life with just her and her dad and that didn't involve me. I tried my best to be who and what I thought she needed but it wasn't ever enough. It actually had the opposite effect. Today our relationship is great. It didn't happen by chance though. I had to be willing to grow and she had to come to her own realization. In this podcast, we wil...
222: What to Expect When You Weren’t Expecting With Jyl Barlow
February 26, 2024 18:53 - 1 hour - 91.7 MB222: What to Expect When You Weren’t Expecting With Jyl Barlow One of my least favorite stepfamily comments is, “Well you knew what you were signing up for.” That’s like telling a new mom or dad, well you knew parenting was going to be hard so I don’t want to hear you complain about it. In both situations, you do not know what to expect until you are living it out in real-time. Mostly because every situation is so unique just like every child is unique. Now of course there are some c...
221: How to Find Rest in Your Stepfamily with Jen Debrot
February 19, 2024 17:36 - 29 minutes - 45.1 MBIf you are anything like me, and a lot of you are, I struggle to find rest. I get passionate about my work, I love to serve others, and then of course family things. Between all of that, I become overwhelmed and exhausted. Did you know that God commands us to rest? This is something many people in our culture now stopped practicing. I loved Jen’s perspective on this and wanted to earn more. Check out this episode if you could use some rest in your stepfamily. Follow Jen at Jen Debrot o...
220: Sharing Equal Custody Doesn’t Make You a Bad Mom with Jen Debrot
February 12, 2024 18:31 - 49 minutes - 72.1 MB220: Sharing Equal Custody Doesn’t Make You a Bad Mom For so long I thought “GOOD MOMS” have full custody of their kids and anything less meant something was wrong. In today’s episode, I talked to Jen Debrot about her approach to sharing custody. Follow Jen at Jen Debrot on Instagram Check out Jen Debrot: Our Blended Journey If you're tired of waiting for your "STEP" family to "BLEND" try this… STEPFAMILY JUMPSTART: WAYS TO CONNECT INSTANTLY EPISODE RESOURCES: GET OUT...
219: 14 Ways to Connect With Your Spouse
February 05, 2024 12:00 - 44 minutes - 66 MB219: 14 Ways to Connect With Your Spouse In today’s episode Jamee from Make It a Date shares 14 practical, low to no cost ideas to connect. Don’t let another year go by without prioritizing your marriage. Your blended family needs you to have a happy, healthy marriage! Follow Jamee at Make It a Date on Instagram Check out Make It a Date Ideas on Etsy If you're tired of waiting for your "STEP" family to "BLEND" try this… STEPFAMILY JUMPSTART: WAYS TO CONNECT INSTANTLY EPI...
218: What To Do When Your Spouse Comes Out the Closet Special Guest: Jessica Frew
January 29, 2024 12:00 - 53 minutes - 78.1 MBIn today’s episode, we discuss a topic that most stepfamilies have not experienced, but I know several of you who are and I wanted to pull back the curtain of this forbidden topic and bring you and your family some hope. I brought in the co-host of the Husband-in-Law Podcast, Jessica Frew to talk about her blended family story and how she and her family learned to enjoy their blended family after her 1st husband came out of the closet. Listen to discover what she said is harder than finding ...
217: Help Your Kid Communicate With You and Your Coparent
January 22, 2024 19:19 - 43 minutes - 64.8 MBTeaching our kids emotional intelligence will benefit them for the rest of their lives in all their relationships. I love finding and sharing tools that will help your stepfamily blend smoothly. In this episode, I talked with Fiona Kong about this simple tool she used to help her young son express his feelings each day while living in 2 homes! This simple little $2 planner from the dollar store gave her, her co-parent, and her son the ability to openly communicate between houses! ...
216. My Kids Went to Live With Their Other Parent, Now What?
January 16, 2024 17:26 - 35 minutes - 53.9 MBLately, we have had lots of people join our B. Fam community who are walking through the same storm we went through. Each of our kids went to live with their other parents when they became teens against our better judgment. This was a heartbreaking and devastating season for our family. As hard as it was though it taught us all a lot about ourselves and our family. In this episode, I share my story about the season my biological kids went to live with their dad, what I did while they w...
215: What to do When Your Kids Want to Live With Their Other Parent.
January 08, 2024 12:00 - 33 minutes - 50.7 MBLately, we have had lots of people join our B. Fam community who are walking through the same storm we went through. Each of our kids went to live with their other parents when they became teens against our better judgment. This was a heartbreaking and devastating season for our family. As hard as it was though, it taught us all a lot about ourselves and our family. In this episode, I share my story about my biological kids leaving and how I handled it. Next week, I will share what ...
214: How to Avoid Holiday Burnout in Your Stepfamily
December 18, 2023 14:27 - 48 minutes - 71.5 MB214: How to Avoid Holiday Burnout in Your Stepfamily Does anyone else love Christmas as much as we do? I get sad every year when it comes and goes because I don’t feel like I truly enjoyed it due to all the running around and stress that also showed up uninvited. I teamed up with Ginger from The Family Core and Brittney from Blending Bravely to talk about ways to set up healthy boundaries around the holidays and minimize stress so that you can enjoy the holidays. Follow Brittney on ...
213. Christmas Light Scavenger Hunt (REPOST)
December 12, 2023 20:52 - 23 minutes - 37.7 MBThis is a repost of one of my favorite Christmas traditions. Is looking at Christmas lights a tradition for your family every year? If it’s not then it could be a really fun way to hang out with your family. If it is your thing already, we also share some cool ways you can add to the fun and make it an adventure. A few ways we share in this episode: Solo adventures with certain family members As a family outing Scavenger hunt style Special Light Shows We also include our Free Chr...
212: Thinking About Raising a Stepfamily in Two Different States with Joslynn Flowers of Daily Stepmom
December 04, 2023 17:48 - 49 minutes - 73.4 MB212: Thinking About Raising a Stepfamily in Two Different States | Joslynn Flowers of Daily Stepmom All stepfamilies have their unique things that make up their family dynamics and add to the ease or difficulty of the blend. In this episode, our friend Joslynn from The Daily Stepmom shares her desire to raise her kids in an environment different than California. Then after receiving the blessing from the kid's biological mom, things changed. If you already live in two different states or...
211: Hey Stepmom, They’re Not Your Kids with guest Nacho Kid’s Lori and David
November 27, 2023 21:19 - 49 minutes - 72.8 MB211: Hey Stepmom, They’re Not Your Kids with guest Nacho Kid’s Lori and David Are you fed up with your stepkids or with people telling you they’re not your kids, yet you are doing all the mom things for them. This episode is for you. We talk with Lori and David from Nacho Kids Academy about the right and wrong way to disengage and engage with your stepfamily. This episode is so good! Nacho Bootcamp Follow Nacho Kids on TikTok Follow Nacho Kids on Instagram Learn more abo...
210: Parental Alienation: A Stepfamily Nightmare with Guest Lisa Goodpaster
November 20, 2023 19:25 - 49 minutes - 72.5 MBIf you have ever been on the receiving end of parental alienation, you know what I mean when I say it’s a nightmare. In this episode, Lisa Goodpaster shares her story of being a child of parental alienation. You can find her whole story in her book, Alienated When Parents Won’t Parent. Today we discuss the damage it does to the child, early signs to look for, and what to do if it happens to you. Follow Lisa on TikTok Follow Lisa on Instagram More info on parent alienation at ste...
209: Social Media Stalking the Ex (Special Guest: Raising His Kids)
November 13, 2023 12:00 - 47 minutes - 69.5 MBThis episode deals with a bad habit many of us have been guilty of ourselves or have been on the receiving end of. Stalking the ex or their significant other is not beneficial to us, but we do it anyway. There are many different reasons why people stalk their ex online, and in this episode, I discuss those reasons with Toni and Lauren from Raising His Kids Podcast. Follow Toni at My Blended Chaos Follow Lauren at Blooming Stepmom Follow Raising His Kids on Instagram Listen to the podc...
208: God’s Redemption in Your Blended Family (Ch. 10 Blended and Redeemed)
November 06, 2023 12:00 - 55 minutes - 80.6 MBAs we wrap up this book study, our prayer is that you have found hope for your blended family. Every chapter has been filled with information that has the potential to change the future of your blended family if you are willing to utilize it. Today’s chapter points you to the one that can truly bring healing and lasting change to your family and that is Jesus. Join Heidi, Ginger, and myself as we discuss God’s redemption in our blended families. Get your book on Amazon Blended and R...
207: Tips for Taking Your Ex to Court (Ch. 9 Blended and Redeemed)
October 30, 2023 11:00 - 41 minutes - 61.7 MBI can’t speak for everyone, but I would say the majority of people who have experienced divorce do not want to spend their time or money in court. Although we understand there are occasions when it is necessary. Most of the time, fear or pride, back us into a corner and we feel like court is the only way out. In this episode, I talk with the co-author of Blended and Redeemed Vanessa Martindale about litigation. She shared some alternatives to “going to court” that I didn’t know existed...
206: Long Term Effects of Divorce from a Child’s Perspective
October 23, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 91.8 MBHave you ever wondered what kind of effects your divorce will have on your children or even grandchildren? Check out this week’s episode as I discuss with Ryleigh Tandy (my 24-year-old Stepdaughter) about the men she has watched walk out of her life and how that created her perspective on marriage now. She even sings us her new song “Wait” which is all about this topic. The album will be released on October 27th. If you want to be one of the first to hear it follow her on Spotify or Apple...
205: Pitfalls of Child Manipulation and Parent Alienation (Chapter 8: Blended and Redeemed)
October 16, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 102 MB205: Pitfalls of Child Manipulation and Parent Alienation (Chapter 8: Blended and Redeemed) This episode had me (Scarlett) reflecting and asking my grown kids questions about their upbringing. In chapter 8 of Blended and Redeemed, Scott and Vanessa share very practical tips to help your kids feel like they are "home" with both parents. We discuss those in this episode. Then we dive into the pitfalls of child manipulation and parent alienation. Ginger and Heidi do a fantastic job discussing...
204: Coparenting Complications (Chapter 7: Blended and Redeemed)
October 09, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 97.9 MBOne of the biggest complaints in a stepfamily is (co)parenting. Whether it be trying to parent with your new spouse and that automatic protective mode we find ourselves in when it comes to someone telling our child what to do. Or the frustration of trying to parent with someone you once loved, but now can’t seem to agree on anything. We end the episode discussing child-support. So join us as we discuss these Coparenting Complications. Get your book on Amazon Blended and Redeemed Fol...
203. Blending Our Bunch (Ch. 6 Blended and Redeemed)
October 02, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 91.5 MBThis week talk about our favorite stepfamily topic and that is putting FUN in dysfunction! Whether you choose to be intentional in creating a relationship with your stepchildren or not, you ARE creating a relationship. What you do from the very beginning lets your stepchild know you care and want them in your life. Even if your stepchild pushes you away, deep down they want to know they are part of this new family dynamic. In this episode, we jump right into chapter 6 of Blended and ...
202: 4 Steps to Breaking Up with Inner Vows After Divorce (Chapter 5: Blended and Redeemed)
September 22, 2023 22:56 - 58 minutes - 85.6 MBAfter your divorce, have you ever said to someone else or to yourself? I will never allow this to happen to me again. I will never allow anything bad to happen to my children. I will never allow anyone close to me again. I will never forgive him/her for breaking up our family. These are inner vows we make to protect ourselves, but in doing so we are trying to control the details of our lives instead of trusting God to do what is best for us and our family. We are curre...
201: 6 Steps for a Marriage Reflecting God (Ch. 4 Blended and Redeemed)
September 18, 2023 19:21 - 1 hour - 95.5 MBYou’ve probably heard us or someone at some point say to make God the center of your marriage, but what does that even mean? In this episode, Randall and I go over 6 steps for a marriage reflecting God found in the Blended and Redeemed Book we have been reading. We are currently using Blended Kingdom Families Book Blended and Redeemed as our online book club with our B.Fam. If you want a chance to win tickets to the Breakthrough Conference, email me at [email protected]...
200: Who Comes First in a Stepfamily with Ginger & Heidi
September 11, 2023 23:47 - 1 hour - 108 MBThis week I talked with Ginger from The Family Core over chapters 1 & 2 of the Blended and Redeemed book by Scott and Vanessa from Blended Kingdom Family. We created a virtual book club so you can join us in discussing these very important stepfamily topics. This week we discussed what it’s like going through the fire in your stepfamily and how God uses those things to refine each of us. We also talk about the role the church plays in helping stepfamilies succeed. If you want a...
199. When You Go Through the Fire in Your Stepfamily with Ginger from Family Core
September 05, 2023 16:53 - 49 minutes - 73.4 MBThis week I talked with Ginger from The Family Core over chapters 1 & 2 of the Blended and Redeemed book by Scott and Vanessa from Blended Kingdom Family. We created a virtual book club so you can join us in discussing these very important stepfamily topics. This week we discussed what it’s like going through the fire in your stepfamily and how God uses those things to refine each of us. We also talk about the role the church plays in helping stepfamilies succeed. If you want a chance ...
198. Problems With Extra Curricular Activities in a Stepfamily
August 28, 2023 11:55 - 50 minutes - 74.1 MBWe love our kids and want to give them all the best opportunities possible, and we should. We believe extracurricular activities teach our kids many life lessons and give them a sense of belonging, which we know is something our stepfamilies need. But there are some things we need to keep in mind to show our kids we love, support, and prioritize them. In today’s episode, we talk about 3 things to consider to move past the problems so you can enjoy your blended family’s extracurricular. ...
197. Do You Carry Your Stepfamilies Mental Load?
August 21, 2023 18:42 - 41 minutes - 61.9 MBThere are 2 sides to running a family. The actual chores/task that need to be done and the mental load of thinking about all the things that need to be done. This typically falls on one person intentionally or unintentionally. Your family comes together and falls into a natural rhythm and there are many tasks you are 100% ok with taking on the sole responsibility for and there are other areas you become resentful for. In this episode we want to unpack the mental load, have healthy convers...
196. Help for Military (STEP) Families With Co-Founders of Live the Life
August 14, 2023 11:00 - 40 minutes - 60.2 MBA major contributing factor in my divorce was due to being a military family. We were young and dumb when we got married and within months 9/11 happened and we were faced with a life altering future like many others. 4 years later, 2 kids, multiple moves and a deployment leaving my ex husband with PTSD and myself with anxiety, we lacked the support and resources of navigating civilian life. That is why I jumped at an opportunity to talk with the co-founders of Live the Life, who provide r...
195. Celebrating Your Anniversary is Vital for Your Stepfamily
August 07, 2023 11:00 - 39 minutes - 59.7 MBIf you have been divorced, you have the gift of understanding how precious marriage is. You know how a relationship can go from good to bad and what factors contribute to that. You know the pain of that fall out for everyone involved. On our 2nd anniversary a divorced woman gave us this advice…“Never stop doing this, keep making it a priority to date each other and going on getaways like this.” She had so much regret in her voice. Those words took root in our hearts that day and we lived ...
194. Living With Chronic Illness Guest Holly Davis
July 25, 2023 01:30 - 1 hour - 89.1 MBBlending a stepfamily is hard enough, but if you have a chronic illness it makes it that much more difficult. What would you do if you went from living your busy active mom life to being stripped of the ability to do everyday tasks like eating or leaving your house? For many of us, it’s unimaginable, but that is what happened to Holly from Well Blended Life. Today she shares her story and resources with anyone who finds themself living with a chronic illness. Chronic illness affects all a...
193. What Are You Scared Of? | Guest Jen from Thrive By Action
July 17, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 91.5 MBWhat are you scared of? Our fears can be silly things, irrational or justifiable. But the truth is regardless of the reason we're scared, it can play a huge impact on how we enjoy our life, parent, and even chase after what we want. This episode is all about doing things that scare you. When you push past the fear, you discover a sense of power and courage you didn’t know you had. You also get to experience things you only dreamed about. This isn’t just about a career but enjoying deeper con...
192. How to Live With a Dysfunctional Family Guest: Jamie Bailey
July 10, 2023 11:00 - 50 minutes - 74.4 MBThis episode is all about how to live with your DYSFUNCTIONAL FAMILY. Don’t be ashamed, we all have them, heck sometimes we are them! I talked with christian marriage counselor Jamie Bailey about recognizing the dysfunction in yourself or other family members and how to move forward in a positive, healthy way. You are not your past, you can break cycles and that is why we talk openly about important topics like this. Follow Expedition Marriage on Instagram Listen to Expedition Marriag...
191. Parenting Teens After Dark with Holly from Well Blended Life
July 03, 2023 11:00 - 56 minutes - 83 MBHave you tried to connect with your preteen and teen and get 1 or 2-word phrases back like “I’m fine”, “It’s cool” or “Good” when you ask them about their life? I know this frustrated me. I knew my kids needed a safe place to discuss life, but I wasn’t it! When I heard Holly from Well Blended Life talk about parenting after dark, I thought that was genius!!! I wanted to be able to turn back time to when my kids were in that stage and put these things into action. Some I have learned sin...
190. Help, I Can’t Stand My Spouse Guest Kenny & Heidi: Marriage in Motion 365
June 26, 2023 11:00 - 46 minutes - 68.5 MBWe tell you all the time to have fun with your spouse and you will see less problems. It’s a catch 22 though if you can’t stand your spouse. We get it. When things have gone so wrong for so long, it’s hard to get passed the issues long enough to connect again. Which keeps you in this unhappy marriage cycle. Please if that is you, listen to this episode. We brought in marriage experts that are trained to do marriage intensives. They walk you through the crap to get to the other side wh...