Latest #blendedfamily Podcast Episodes

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Let Kids Be Kids

Past Chaos - June 13, 2022 14:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 46 ratings
In this episode, April and Loren unpack A LOT! School is out for the summer, and the ladies contemplate whether or not they are bad moms because summer with a house full of boys is maddening! Also, would they choose their moms all over again, given the chance?  Find out what "wild" thing each of...

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Are You A Born-Again Virgin

Past Chaos - June 06, 2022 14:00 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 46 ratings
In this episode, April and Loren discuss authentic friendships, and the undying love they have for their true friendship. The ladies are also joined by one of their very best friends, Heather.   Heather has recently celebrated a very important anniversary - she has gone an entire year without se...

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Are Your Kids A Reflection Of You

Past Chaos - May 30, 2022 14:00 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 46 ratings
In this episode, April and Loren discuss the behaviors of their children and ponder the question...is it a reflection of their parenting? April talks about an incident with Tanner on the soccer field that opened her eyes to a different perspective.  Loren reveals a parenting mishap with Jagger a...

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What's Going On

Past Chaos - May 23, 2022 14:00 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 46 ratings
In this episode, April and Loren discuss what's been going on lately.  They took a hiatus; they were on a break!  But why?  Don't worry, they always kiss and tell!   The women give a bird mom update.  You will also hear some really exciting news that involves a new family member. Which child ha...

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How To Take Accountability

Past Chaos - April 18, 2022 14:00 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 46 ratings
In this episode, April and Loren discuss taking accountability.  Both women recall the time in their lives when they began taking accountability for their actions, behaviors, and choices. Sadly, some people never learn this art or do it far too late in life – which causes their ability to have h...

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Is Your Life Fulfilled

Past Chaos - April 11, 2022 14:00 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 46 ratings
In this episode, April and Loren discuss living a fulfilling life.  However, this is not what they were supposed to be discussing this week.  This was supposed to be a break-up episode, but that is a tale to tell for another time. Are you fulfilled?  Listen to what the ladies have to say about t...

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Have You Been Relationship Conned

Past Chaos - April 04, 2022 14:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 46 ratings
In this episode, April and Loren discuss relationship cons.  It's like being catfished, but worse!  Both women admit to their biggest relationship con.  They also reveal who they feel was the one man that brought the biggest con to them. Loren announces a major scare she recently had.  She bring...

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What Is Self-Destructive Behavior

Past Chaos - March 28, 2022 14:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 46 ratings
In this episode, April and Loren discuss self-destructive behaviors.  The ladies are vulnerable as they divulge their individual patterns they experienced when going through their divorces.  April opens up about her vices while attempting to heal from heartache.  Loren talks about the scary trut...

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Are You Ready To Give Birth

Past Chaos - March 21, 2022 13:00 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 46 ratings
In this episode, April and Loren talk about birthing stories.  Loren goes into detail about all 3 of her births, including the shocking conception of her first child.  Hear the scary details of her second and the almost home birth of her third. April tells us all about her first teen pregnancy, ...

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What Do Women Really Want

Past Chaos - March 14, 2022 14:00 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 46 ratings
In this episode, April and Loren discuss what they think women really want. What do they want out of life, relationships, or just for themselves? You are sure to learn a lot,  and you are sure to relate a lot.  April reveals that she had a procedure done this week and gives a PSA on what lead to...

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How to Survive Raising Teenagers

Past Chaos - March 07, 2022 14:00 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 46 ratings
In this episode, April and Loren discuss how to survive raising teenagers.  They have six children, they have successfully raised two teen daughters, but will they survive these boys? April confesses something that she is sure she will be mom-shamed for.  Loren divulges a secret from her childho...

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What Are You Giving Up

Past Chaos - February 28, 2022 15:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 46 ratings
In this episode April and Loren talk about giving up.  More specifically, what they have given up for marriage, motherhood, and careers. Listen as the women discuss things they missed out on in order to have a happy marriage, be great moms, and have a successful career. Loren rates her date!  H...

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Why Did I Get Married

Past Chaos - February 21, 2022 16:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 46 ratings
In this episode, April and Loren discuss the reasons they got married.  Loren talks about both of her marriages and what made her decide to take the plunge of matrimony. April divulges the reasons she got married each time. The women are celebrating one of their children getting married this wee...

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Is Dating Fun

Past Chaos - February 14, 2022 13:00 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 46 ratings
In this episode, April and Loren discuss dating disasters.  The women each talk about a past date that did not end well.  They also tell us how they feel about being set up on blind dates. For research, the ladies took to the dating scene at their favorite bar.  Listen as they describe their mi...

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Do You Believe In Fate

Past Chaos - January 25, 2022 20:00 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 46 ratings
In this episode, April and Loren discuss fate. Do you believe in fate? Is it written in the stars? Is our path mapped out before we know it, or do we make decisions as we go that set the stage for the rest of our lives?  Could one mistake take you down the wrong road, altering your life forever?...

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How Strong Is A Woman's Intuition

Past Chaos - January 17, 2022 15:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 46 ratings
In this episode, April and Loren discuss a woman's intuition.   To start, the women tell us their first impressions of the ex and current meant in their lives.  What did Loren first think about John?  How did April first feel about Roy? Do you have a strong intuition?  Find out what the ladies ...

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Can You Escape Your Past

Past Chaos - January 10, 2022 11:00 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 46 ratings
In this episode, April and Loren discuss getting closure from your past.  April reveals some big family news, while Loren divulges some huge upcoming changes in her relationship. Can you ever run away from past mistakes and experiences?  Find out what the women think as they take a deep dive int...

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New Year, New You

Past Chaos - January 02, 2022 16:00 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 46 ratings
In this episode, April and Loren discuss setting intentions for the new year.  Do they have a New Year's resolution?  Not so much.  But they do have intentions set for 2022! The ladies recap 2021 by indulging in what they learned and how they've grown.  They talk about what they want to bring in...

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Let's Talk About Sex, Baby

Past Chaos - December 20, 2021 03:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 46 ratings
In this episode, April and Loren dive into the topic of SEX!  The women discuss how the sexual experiences they've had  throughout their lives have changed the way they communicate with their partners. April admits that this is a very uncomfortable topic for her, but she knows Loren will offer h...

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Can We Modify Ourselves

Past Chaos - December 14, 2021 20:00 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 46 ratings
In this episode, April and Loren discuss making modifications in themselves. April had an epiphany while traveling and wants to make some changes in the way she handles certain situations.  Loren offers advice from her own journey of self-discovery. Will Loren be able to take what she has learn...

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Are Your Words Damaging

Past Chaos - November 26, 2021 02:00 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 46 ratings
In this episode, April and Loren discuss how damaging it is to your children to speak negatively about the other parent. The women recall their childhood and how they learned from their parents' divorces.  They talk about how talking about the other parent in from of your children can be conside...

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Are You Scared Of Aging

Past Chaos - November 14, 2021 16:00 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 46 ratings
In this episode April and Loren discuss sexual bias in aging.  Why are women so afraid of getting older?  Why is it considered "sexy" for men to age but women are scrutinized  for the same thing.   Loren embraces beauty in her age and urges all other women to do the same.  April admits that she ...

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Is Giving Your All Too Much To Handle

Past Chaos - November 07, 2021 15:00 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 46 ratings
In this episode, April and Loren discuss feeling burn out but still pushing through.  The women talk about how hard it is being in a slump, yet being required to do all the things expected of you as a mother. These two always put it all on the table, but sometimes they are limited to what they a...

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Do You Have Mom Envy

Past Chaos - October 31, 2021 15:00 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 46 ratings
In this episode, April and Loren discuss good mom envy.  Do you look at other moms and think they are doing a much better job than you?  Do you ever wish your motherhood looked more like someone else's? Listen as the women compare their motherhood to others that seem to be more successful at it....

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Are We Hurting Our Children

Past Chaos - October 24, 2021 15:00 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 46 ratings
In this episode, April and Loren discuss how divorce can cause parenting challenges and how it affects children. April explains how each of her children handled her divorces very differently. Loren worries that her divorce will have greater lasting affects on one child more than the others. Find...

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Do You Suffer From Relationship Trauma

Past Chaos - October 17, 2021 15:00 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 46 ratings
In this episode, April and Loren discuss relationship trauma.  Loren reveals how trauma from sexual abuse leads to problems in her current relationship.  April talks about how abuse and infidelity from her first marriage has created issues in her relationships since then. Find out which child wa...

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High Conflict CoParenting

Past Chaos - October 10, 2021 17:00 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 46 ratings
In this episode, April and Loren continue discussing high conflict coparenting.  Loren reveals more of her paranoia and why she has cell phone trauma. April talks about her close call last week and how Loren is her go-to during a crisis. The women dive into how they have both been guilty of bein...

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Are You Married To The High Conflict CoParent

Past Chaos - October 03, 2021 16:00 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 46 ratings
In this episode April and Loren get real personal!  The women talk about a topic that is most requested by their listeners - high conflict coparenting! More specifically, the women discuss being married to the high conflict coparent.   Loren stumps April with this week's "What Would April Do".  ...

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Do You Keep Secrets In Your Relationship

Past Chaos - September 26, 2021 15:00 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 46 ratings
In this episode, April and Loren discuss relationship secrets.  Should you keep things private or be open?  The women discuss how they feel about filtering the truth on social media, when it comes to their significant others. April reveals that it is hard for her to understand the concept of st...

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Are You In A Codependent Relationship

Past Chaos - September 19, 2021 15:00 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 46 ratings
In this episode, April and Loren discuss codependency.  April realizes that she has suffered from codependency for a very long time.  Loren, on the other hand, is the complete opposite in that scenario. The women talk about a parenting issue that they are not necessarily on the same page about, ...

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