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Simple Step: Navigating Mother's Day
May 5, 2026
8m 28s
236. Does it Ever Get Easier? How to Stay Hopeful by Playing the Long Game [with Gayla Grace]
Apr 28, 2026
1h 08m 50s
Simple Step. The Value of 1 on 1 Bio-Time
Apr 21, 2026
8m 35s
235. Stepparenting Takes Two: How to Build Connection and Avoid Common Wrong Turns
Apr 14, 2026
39m 25s
Simple Step: Outlaw Words that Drive Negativity
Apr 7, 2026
6m 44s
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| 5/5/26 |  Simple Step: Navigating Mother's Day | Resources Episode 236. Does it Ever Get Easier? How to Stay Hopeful by Playing the Long Game [with Gayla Grace]Episode 157. 3 Seasoned Stepmoms Share How They've Survived and Thrived in Their Blended Family JourneyWomen & Blended Families: Mother's Day/Stepmother's Day (Gayla's interview with Laura Petherbridge)CLICK HERE Mother's Day Tips for HusbandsSuggest a Topic or Ask a Question Would you like us to discuss something specific or answer your question on the show?&n... | 8m 28s | ||||||
| 4/28/26 | 236. Does it Ever Get Easier? How to Stay Hopeful by Playing the Long Game [with Gayla Grace] | In this episode, we sit down with our friend Gayla Grace for a deeply encouraging conversation about what it really takes to build a strong blended family over time. Gayla candidly shares about the challenges she and her husband faced while blending "hers", "his", and "ours". From parenting conflict to grief and unexpected setbacks, Gayla shares how those hard seasons pushed them to seek help, grow in humility, and fight for unity in their marriage. Gayla is an author and international speake... | 1h 08m 50s | ||||||
| 4/21/26 | Simple Step. The Value of 1 on 1 Bio-Time | Resources from this episode Episode 235. Stepparenting Takes Two: How to Build Connection and Avoid Common Wrong Turns Episode 103. 4 Revealing Myths About 1 on 1 Time Between Parents and their Bio-Kids (Part 1 of 2) Suggest a Topic or Ask a Question Would you like us to discuss something specific or answer your question on the show? Let us know! We've made it easy. Just click here: https://www.blendedfamilybreakthrough.com/share Ready for some extra support? We all n... | 8m 35s | ||||||
| 4/14/26 | 235. Stepparenting Takes Two: How to Build Connection and Avoid Common Wrong Turns | When we got married, we stepped into blended family life with a lot of hope, but also a lot of unrealistic expectations. We thought connection would come quickly, parenting would feel natural, and our new family would settle into place easily. Instead, we ran into disappointment, resistance, and the painful realization that blended family life does not work like a first family experience. In this episode, we share one of the most important truths that changed everything for us: steppar... | 39m 25s | ||||||
| 4/7/26 | Simple Step: Outlaw Words that Drive Negativity | Resources Episode 234. Caught in the Negative? How to Reframe Painful Moments and Regain Hope Episode 106. How to Avoid "Outlaw Words" [with Mark Warren] Suggest a Topic or Ask a Question Would you like us to discuss something specific or answer your question on the show? Let us know! We've made it easy. Just click here: https://www.blendedfamilybreakthrough.com/share Ready for some extra support? We all need some extra support along the blending journey —... | 6m 44s | ||||||
| 3/31/26 | 234. Caught in the Negative? How to Reframe Painful Moments and Regain Hope | The reality is, blended family life gives us plenty of painful moments to get caught up in: tension with an ex, a hard interaction with a stepchild, a family activity that goes sideways, or marital conflict. And it is easy for one negative moment to become the headline. In this episode, we unpack negativity bias, our tendency to notice the negative faster, feel it deeper, and replay it longer. When it goes unchecked, it can shape how we make decisions and relate to the people we love. A... | 42m 34s | ||||||
| 3/24/26 | Simple Step: 3 Financial Questions with Brian K. Peterson | Resources Get your FREE copy of Blended Family Finances (limited offer) by Brian K. PetersonTo connect with Brian, CLICK HERE (Endurance Financial Group / Blended Family Financial)Episode 233. Building a Life You Love: How to Reduce Stress and Create a Unified Financial Vision [with Brian K. Peterson]Suggest a Topic or Ask a Question Would you like us to discuss something specific or answer your question on the show? Let us know! We've made it easy. Just click h... | 6m 44s | ||||||
| 3/17/26 | 233. Building a Life You Love: How to Reduce Stress and Create a Unified Financial Vision [with Brian K. Peterson] | Money is a hard topic for any couple, but in a blended family, it often carries even more weight. It’s rarely just about numbers. It’s about history, protection, prior commitments, loyalty, fear, values, and the future you’re trying to build together. In this episode, we sit down with Brian K. Peterson to unpack why money conversations feel so loaded in stepfamilies, and how couples can approach them with more wisdom and unity. Instead of treating money like a scoreboard, Brian invites couple... | 46m 08s | ||||||
| 3/10/26 | Simple Step: How to Manage Yourself When You're Missing Your Kids | Resources Episode 232. 5 Principles to Manage Contact Between Homes and Promote Your Child's WellbeingArticle from Navesink Wellness Center: When Your Child Becomes Your Confidant: The Trap of Emotional SafetyEpisode 161. How do Healthy Parent/Child Roles Help Avoid the Pitfalls of Parentification? [with Ron Deal & Lauren Reitsema]Episode 229. The Heavy Burdens Kids Carry: Loyalty Binds, Parental Allegiance, and How to Help Episode 84. How to Cope with S... | 9m 55s | ||||||
| 3/3/26 | 232. 5 Principles to Manage Contact Between Homes and Promote Your Child's Wellbeing | If you’ve ever wrestled with the question, “How often should my child be in contact with their other parent during my time?”, you've probably realized this isn’t really about phone calls. It’s about the invisible pressure kids feel to stay emotionally connected to both homes simultaneously and the tension it creates for everyone. If you want your home to be a place of peace and predictability, but you keep getting derailed by “just one more check-in", this episode is for you. The problem isn’... | 39m 36s | ||||||
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| 2/24/26 | Simple Step: Boundaries Between Homes | Resources Episode 231. When Your Ex Starts Dating: How to Handle their New Partner and Protect Your Kids Episode 170. Co-Parenting Pitfalls for Bio and Step Parents: How to Avoid "Milestone Mishaps" Episode 135. How to Set Appropriate Boundaries and Negotiate Well with Your Ex-Spouse Episode 226. How Two Homes Raise Kids that Thrive: A Co-Parenting Blueprint for Caring Parents [with Jay & Tammy Daughtry] Episode 112. 3 Dangerous Dynamics that Can Destroy Co-Parenting - and Hurt the ... | 13m 35s | ||||||
| 2/17/26 | 231. When Your Ex Starts Dating: How to Handle Their New Partner and Protect Your Kids | If you’ve ever felt that jolt of panic when your child shares that they've been spending time with "daddy's new girlfriend" or "mommy's new boyfriend"… …you’re not alone. That moment can trigger fear, jealousy, grief, and of course, a protective instinct that makes you want to react fast. And sometimes that turns into a moment we later regret. In this episode, we’ll help you slow down and respond with wisdom instead of emotion. You’ll learn how to make a helpful first impression (... | 44m 33s | ||||||
| 2/10/26 | Simple Step: Working Through Decision Dilemmas | Resources Episode 230. Everyday Decisions, Big Tension: The Hurtful Patterns That Create Blended Family Division Episode 203. How to Make Better Decisions and Solve Problems as a United Team Episode 49. Should Your Highest Priority be Your Marriage…or Your Kids? Episode 103. 4 Revealing Myths About 1 on 1 Time Between Parent and Their Bio-Kids (Part 1 of 2) Episode 147. Do Sensitive Conversations End up Creating Conflict in Your Relationship? Suggest a Topic or Ask a Q... | 8m 06s | ||||||
| 2/3/26 | 230. Everyday Decisions, Big Tension: The Hurtful Patterns That Create Blended Family Division | Ever tried to make a seemingly straightforward family decision (something that should be easy) only to feel the tension rise, opinions harden, and lines get drawn? You’re not imagining it. In blended families, decisions can feel like loyalty tests. In this episode, we walk through a realistic scenario with a blended couple facing a decision dilemma: Do we prioritize a new experience that one side of the family is excited about… or protect a familiar tradition the other side values deeply? And... | 38m 12s | ||||||
| 1/27/26 | Simple Step: Managing Loyalties & Priorities in Your Home | Resources Episode 167. Achievable Strategies to Make Your Marriage the Foundation of Your Blended Family Episode 206. Avoid These 5 Common Pitfalls to Ensure a Successful Partnership Episode 139. The Most Common, Challenging Pain Point Every Blended Couple Experiences (Trapped Teammate / Stranded Stranger dynamic) Episode 77. 3 Unique Differences That Make a Blended Family Marriage Challenging Episode 160. A 4-Part Framework for Achievable Expectations and How to Live Them Out Episode 1... | 12m 01s | ||||||
| 1/20/26 | 229. The Heavy Burdens Kids Carry: Loyalty Binds, Parental Allegiance, and How To Help | If you’ve ever watched your child’s mood shift the moment they step into a handoff… Or felt the sting of being kept at arm’s length for reasons you can’t explain… You’re not imagining it. In blended families, kids often carry emotional burdens they were never meant to hold. In this episode, we name two of the most common “under-the-surface” struggles: loyalty binds (when a child feels torn between a bio parent and a stepparent) and parental allegiance (when a child feels pressure ... | 51m 32s | ||||||
| 1/13/26 | Simple Step: Overcome Your Obstacles | Resources Last week's episode : Episode 228. How 4 Simple Steps Can Transform Your Family's Struggles into Amazing Wins This Year Moving Beyond Fear: Episode 50: How to Openly Communicate What You Really Want Episode 147: Do Sensitive Conversations end up creating conflict in your relationship?Episode 179. Conquer Fear and Embrace Your Blend with Confidence and ClarityEpisode 98. Is fear of being vulnerable keeping you from loving your spouse wholeheartedly?Coping with Impatience: E... | 10m 02s | ||||||
| 1/6/26 | 228. Ready for Change? A Simple 4-Step Plan for Blended Family Wins in the New Year! | Those of us facing the common challenges of blending often feel frustrated, overwhelmed, or discouraged. It’s easy to drift into survival mode and settle for “not that bad.” In this episode, we'll share a clear plan to move forward in a simple way that's not about the pressure of big, dramatic New Year's resolutions. Here's the truth: transformation doesn’t happen overnight, and there are no easy fixes to the complex dynamics stepfamilies face. But change can happen with small, faithfu... | 30m 50s | ||||||
| 12/30/25 | Simple Step: Incremental Progress | Suggest a Topic or Ask a Question Would you like us to discuss something specific or answer your question on the show? Let us know! We've made it easy. Just click here: https://www.blendedfamilybreakthrough.com/share Ready for some extra support? We all need some extra support along the blending journey — we're here to help. You can connect with us for a free coaching call to see how we might help you experience more clarity, confidence and connection in your ho... | 9m 32s | ||||||
| 12/23/25 | 227. Our Kid's Most Memorable Holiday Moments: The Good, Bad, and Imperfect Truth [with Annika, Phoebe & Jacob] | Do you ever spend time reminiscing? We seem to think back a lot from our current empty next vantage point. It can be great to recall some of those funny moments in our history. And it's meaningful when we recount the tough seasons we've endured together as well. As we head into the holidays, we thought it would be fun to pull an interview with our kids out of the archives. So, in this episode, you'll listen in on a conversation with our family reminiscing over some of the ups and ... | 1h 07m 54s | ||||||
| 12/16/25 | Simple Step: Pitfalls of Co-Parenting as 'Perfect Pals' | Questions to Ask Yourself Am I continuing to engage in “first-family” activities with my ex (even though we’re divorced), mainly because I’m trying to guard my children from experiencing any disappointment or discomfort?Have I noticed any confusion or resentment from my children when they observe our Perfect Pal relationship and compare it to what’s actually happened in their lives?Do I feel compelled to continue as Perfect Pals because I’m worried that if I don’t, my ex will react poorly, po... | 17m 52s | ||||||
| 12/9/25 | 226. How Two Homes Raise Kids that Thrive: A Co-Parenting Blueprint for Caring Parents [with Jay & Tammy Daughtry] | If you’re co-parenting between two homes, you already know: your kids are watching everything. How you talk about their other parent, handle handoffs, respond to schedule changes, and react when the ex sends that text. These everyday issues impact and shape your children’s well-being. In this episode, we sit down with co-parenting experts Jay & Tammy Daughtry, who are both adult children of divorce and co-parents themselves. They share their TEAMM mindset: The End Adult Matter... | 1h 17m 53s | ||||||
| 12/2/25 | Simple Step: Teaching Kids Gratitude | Suggest a Topic or Ask a Question Would you like us to discuss something specific or answer your question on the show? Let us know! We've made it easy. Just click here: https://www.blendedfamilybreakthrough.com/share Ready for some extra support? We all need some extra support along the blending journey — we're here to help. You can connect with us for a free coaching call to see how we might help you experience more clarity, confidence, and connection in your h... | 7m 21s | ||||||
| 11/25/25 | 225. Gratitude Superpower: How to Boost Hope and Connection Through Challenging Seasons | You want this season to feel special for your blended family. But instead of joy, you’re feeling grumpy, anxious, or even a little hopeless. Schedule changes, empty chairs at the table, tension with an ex, and slow bonding in step-relationships can make gratitude feel out of reach. Deep down you might be wondering, “How am I supposed to be thankful when life really hurts?” In this episode, we'll sit with you in that question. And we'll introduce three simple “gratitude lenses” that will help ... | 42m 00s | ||||||
| 11/18/25 | Simple Step: Managing Holiday Expectations | Suggest a Topic or Ask a Question Would you like us to discuss something specific or answer your question on the show? Let us know! We've made it easy. Just click here: https://www.blendedfamilybreakthrough.com/share Ready for some extra support? We all need some extra support along the blending journey — we're here to help. You can connect with us for a free coaching call to see how we might help you experience more clarity, confidence, and connection in your h... | 12m 12s | ||||||
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