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Kameran Al-Areqi discusses blended family dynamics with expert Dr. Deana Thayer.

Are you trying to figure out how to blend a family without breaking your marriage? In this episode of the Married and Connected podcast, host Kameran Alareqi sits down with Dr. Deana Thayer—author, speaker, and blended family expert from Focus on the Family. Together, they peel back the layers on the hidden realities of stepfamily dynamics, managing expectations, and protecting your relationship in the midst of family chaos. Whether you are looking for premarital counseling for stepfamilies, ...

People in this episode

Host: Kameran Al-Areqi

Guest: Dr. Deana Thayer

Topics covered

• blended families
• stepfamily dynamics
• marriage
• relationship management
• family chaos

Keywords

• blended family
• stepfamily
• marriage advice
• family dynamics
• relationship protection

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Organizations: Focus on the Family

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