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106. How to Avoid “Outlaw Words” [with Mark Warren]
Discover the "Outlaw Words" that might be hijacking your most important conversations.
105. What powerful traits do you need to successfully blend and stay united?
Find out which powerful, personal traits you can develop to experience more unity and success in your blended family.
104. 4 Revealing Myths About 1 on 1 Time Between Parents and their Bio-Kids (Part 2)
Discover the common myths that can rob you of the family time you want to experience in your blended family.
103. 4 Revealing Myths About 1 on 1 Time Between Parents and their Bio-Kids (Part 1)
Discover the common myths that can rob you of the family time you want to experience in your blended family.
102. Are you overwhelmed because your marriage feels like too much work? (Part 2)
Discover 4 practical approaches that help make the work you need to do in your blended family feel less overwhelming…
101. Are you overwhelmed because your marriage feels like too much work? (Part 1)
Discover 4 "back-breaking" obstacles that could be robbing you of the marriage you really want.
100. Heart-to-Heart Questions Between Mike and Kim — and Some Surprising Answers
Mike and Kim candidly interview each other about the past 20 years, their marriage, and their future in this unique 100th episode!
099. 3 Tips to Help You Move Beyond Painful Guilt and Regret
Don't let feelings of guilt or regret keep you stuck. Discover 3 ways you can move forward to experience what you really want in your blended family.
098. Is fear of being vulnerable keeping you from loving your spouse wholeheartedly?
Vulnerability is a risk — but it helps you experience the intimacy you're really after in your marriage. Discover how you can feel fully known and experience deeper intimacy in your relationship by getting vulnerable.
097. The Warning Signs Every Parent Needs to Know About Adolescent Addiction [with Richard Capriola]
Every child from every community is at risk of drug or alcohol abuse. Discover how you can spot the early warning signs.
096. Celebrate Father’s Day by Honoring the Dad and/or Stepdad in Your Home
Do you know what your hubby might need most this Father's Day? Check out this episode to find out…
095. Do You Dread Negotiating Schedule Changes With Your Ex — Try These 5 Practical Tips
Stop dreading that summer schedule negotiation with the Ex. Do these 5 healthy things to negotiate with confidence and navigate disappointment when things don't work out like you wanted them to.
094. 70 Summer Activities to Create Family Time and Encourage Bonding
Discover the best strategy for building family bonds this summer — plus 70 ideas that will help!
093. How to Overcome Power Struggles When Kids Oppose Your Decision to Remarry
Discover the "do's and don'ts" of shifting the power when kids have too much control in the home.
092. At a loss and feeling defeated because the kids stubbornly refuse to blend?
Discover practical ways to navigate the challenges and tensions that pop up when kids reject or resist your decision to remarry.
091. Is your husband’s hostile ex-wife invading your life, stealing your joy and confidence?
Discover the best ways you can respond to a hostile Ex and regain your joy, confidence and sanity.
090. How to Experience a Happy Mother’s Day by Minimizing Tension and Disappointment
Find out how to minimize the disappointment, frustration and stress that could come along with Mother's Day in a blended family - so that you can experience something different this year.
089. Feeling Stuck in the Change Process? Change Isn’t the Issue — Transition Is
Change isn't hard — it's transition that's challenging. Discover how to navigate "the neutral zone" in this week's episode.
088. An Effective Strategy to Prepare Your Kids for the Challenges of Blending
Discover a simple strategy that will help you create a smoother transition for kids in the blending process and build stronger bonds in step-relationships.
087. Mike and Annika Chat About Her Experience Growing Up in Our Home
Listen in on a candid conversation between Mike and his step-daughter, Annika