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Lori interviews a California Stepmom about her decade-long journey in a blended family, discussing challenges, emotional growth, and practical tools for navigating stepfamily life.

In this heartfelt episode, Lori talks with California Stepmom, who shares her decade-long journey as a stepmom in a blend with no biological or "ours" kids of her own, but with plenty of lessons learned and emotional ups and downs. California Stepmom discusses her initial excitement entering stepfamily life, the unexpected challenges she faced, particularly from toxic ex-spouse dynamics and loyalty binds, and the heartbreak of estrangement when her stepdaughter chose to leave their home at 17. She details the difficult court battles, emotional toll, and the invaluable role that the Nacho Kids Podcast, Academy, and one-on-one coaching with Lori played in helping her set boundaries, heal, and strengthen her marriage. The episode offers practical tools and hope for anyone navigating the complexities of stepfamily life, emphasizing the importance of self-care, patience, and the "long game" mindset. In this episode: Entering a blended family: initial hopes and realities of becoming a stepmom Navigating relationships with stepchildren and building trust The complexities of being a childless stepmom and feelings of being an outsider Managing the dynamic with the ex-wife, including toxic…

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