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193. The Advantage of Learning The Basics BEFORE You Blend
Discover in ADVANCE how you can effectively prepare for your blending journey!
192. A Simple Process to Navigate Sensitive Conversations About Each Other's Kids
How to talk about each other's kids in a way that builds your parenting partnership.
191. Achieve Financial Harmony: Expert Guidance for Blending Your Finances [with Ron Deal & Greg Pettys]
Find out how to ease the tension that comes with the complexities around finances for blended family couples.
190. Where can you turn for help? Understand the Difference Between Counseling and Coaching
Discover some practical questions you can ask yourself to choose the kind of support you might benefit from in your current season of blending.
187. Basics for Blending: How to Tolerate and Manage Discomfort and Distress (Part 1)
Discover how you can be resilient even as you experience discomfort and distress in your blending journey.
186. How to Build an Atmosphere of Trust and Influence as a Stepfather [with Gil Stuart]
Join Mike and Gil to discover ways you can build trust, safety, and influence in your home.
185. Overcome Isolation and Loneliness By Plugging Into a Supportive Community
Discover the benefits of a supportive community focused on practical tools and genuine connection — and how YOU can get plugged in!
183. What's the difference between "coupleness" and "familyness" and why does it matter?
Discover how to create "coupleness" and "familyness" in a way that avoids pitfalls and builds connection!
182. How to Lead Your Blended Family with Intentionality and Courage [with Mike Haney]
Find out how you can hold onto your confidence and experience peace as you lead your blended family.
181. Discover Insider Tips, Strategies, and Attitudes from One Dedicated Stepdad [with Mike Haney]
Discover solid tips, insights, and attitudes to become the stepdad you really want to be.
180. Break free from Guilt and Blend with Authenticity and Security
Discover how to authentically break free from guilt and gain the security and confidence you need to move forward with blending.
179. Conquer Fear and Embrace Your Blend with Confidence and Clarity
Find out how fear might be keeping you stuck and what you can do about it.
177. Unleash the Power of Friendship This Valentine’s Day and Beyond
Discover the deepest needs of your spouse and why your friendship is vital.
176. Uncover Your Relationship Style and Gain Hopeful Insights From Our Journey
Discover your "Relationship Style" and some ways to create progress in your marriage.
167. Achievable Strategies to Make Your Marriage the Foundation of Your Blended Family
Engage these three strategies to help establish your marriage as the foundational relationship in your home.
166. Empowering Benefits of a Blended Family Community — and How to Get Plugged In
Discover the benefits of a supportive community focused on practical tools and genuine connection.
165. How important is your mindset when it comes to blended family life?
Discover the mindset change that can make all the difference for your relationship and your blended family.
164. A Practical Tool to Help You Stay Focused on Your Biggest Blended Family Challenge
Find out what's coming up this summer and discover a practical tool that can help you right now.
163. How Intentionality Helped One Couple to Accomplish a Successful Blend [with Sean & Staci]
Discover how intentionality made all the difference for one blended family couple.
157. 3 Seasoned Stepmoms Share How They’ve Survived and Thrived in Their Blended Family Journey
Find out how 3 seasoned stepmoms have learned to thrive in their blending journeys.