The Nacho Kids Podcast: Blended Family Lifesaver

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251: Ruminating In The Blend Mar 22, 2024

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In this episode, Lori, founder of Nacho Kids Nacho Parenting, and Claudette Chenevert ~ The Stepmom Coach, talk about ruminating. Rumination is something everyone does. It's natural . But is it healthy?

In this episode, we discuss the following:

Ruminating
Setting Boundaries as a stepmom/stepdad… heck, as a person
7 Sins of Memory
How to handle rumination if it is affecting you negatively

Nacho Kids Academy Success Story:

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This Nacho stuff works guys! I was ready to walk away. I was losing my mind. I was grumpy all the time. I was not happy!. One morning on the way to work I was thinking about going ahead and signing the lease on this apartment I had looked at the previous week. But I got this weird feeling, and felt something was telling me to just wait until Monday since it was already late Friday. Walking into work and clocking in, I heard two co-workers talking and one said, "Yeah girl, my therapist told me to join this Nacho Academy" and they started laughing.When I got to my desk, I googled Nacho school. Nothing came up, Then I remembered she said Nacho Academy. I found it and read some of the blogs and testimonials, and I cried. These people were me! So, if people like me were improving their lives with this Nacho thing, I was willing to give it a try. LET ME TELL YOU! By day 15 my partner asked me if I was high because I was so relaxed. I laughed and told him that I was trying to do some self-development stuff. He told me he knew something was up. If this is what da 15 feels like, I can't wait to finish the bootcamp and start the next challenge!"

250: Time Changes Things, Especially In A Blended Family Mar 15, 2024

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In this episode, Lori, founder of Nacho Kids Nacho Parenting, talks to a guest who was on the Nacho podcast before. This guest, the Canadian Stepmom was on episode 109 if you'd like to listen to it prior to this one. We reached out to Canadian Stepmom to get an update from her after a few years. She has three stepsons and four bio sons. Yep, all boys!

In this episode, we discuss the following:

Having triplets and father is not home 95% of the time
Being a boy mom/stepmom
Things change with bio mom
Sharing Nachoing with bio mom

Nacho Kids Nacho Parenting Academy Success Story:

"I have listened to your podcast for years. I never thought I'd need the Nacho Parenting Academy, but one day I heard a podcast with someone who had been in the academy. I decided to join to see if it would help me with some of the issues I was having. I had just received my tax money and decided to spend $100 of on two months of the Nacho Kids school as an investment to my marriage and myself. The money I saved from drinking alcohol after the first month of being a nacho member was enough for me to buy another month membership! My husband has even said he'd pay for two more months for me for Valentine's Day. This Nacho stuff works!" ~ N.B.

249: Things I Would Have Done Differently Mar 08, 2024

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In this episode, Lori and David, founders of Nacho Kids Nacho Parenting, talk about things she would have done differently in regards to how she reacted when the stepkids angered her. This episode was inspired by one of Lori's stepkids asking her this question recently.

In this episode, we discuss the following:

Feeling your bio child is bullied by the stepkids
Wanting to beat up your stepkid
Yoohoo gate
Vacations
Accuracy of memories

Nacho Kids Academy Success Story:

"I hated my life. I actually had thought about ending my life several times. I felt everyone was against me. My husband and I fought all the time, my stepkids hated me, my in-laws hated me. I figured everyone would be better off without me until one day I heard the Nacho Kids Podcast a friend was listening to. I started crying and realized I wasn't alone! Hearing Lori telling another stepmom not to give up and helping her through some of her challenges made me realize I needed help. I joined the Nacho Kids Academy that day during my lunch and I can honestly say it's the best decision I ever made! Thank you Lori for everything you do for stepfamilies!" ~ K.G.

248: Stepmom Assaulted By Bio Mom Mar 01, 2024

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In this episode, Lori, founder of Nacho Kids Nacho Parenting, talks to stepmom Chyna. Chyna has been blending for two years, she has two stepkids and two bio kids. Her partner adopted her bio kids that she brought into the relationship. The hardest part of blending for her is dealing with bio mom. Her best advice is to let it come naturally.

In this episode, we discuss the following:

Being assaulted by bio mom
Differences in stepkid relationships
Calling your stepkid your own
Court order not allowing stepkid to call stepmom "mom"

Nacho Kids Academy Success Story:

"I just joined the Nacho Academy three days ago and have been binge watching the courses. They are helping me so much. I no longer feel like I'm evil for not loving my stepkids as my own and I no longer feel alone! Thank you Lori and David for doing all you do to help people like me!" ~ J.V.

247: Fears In The Blend Family Feb 23, 2024

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In this episode, Lori and David, founders of Nacho Kids Nacho Parenting, talk about different fears in a blended family experience. Not only do stepparents experience fears, so do the bio parents, and the kids.

In this episode, we discuss the following:

Fears of a bio parent in a blended family
Fears of a stepparent in a blended family
Fears of a bio kid in a blended family
Fears of a stepkid in a blended family

Nacho Kids Academy Success Story:

"I started the Nacho Academy two months ago. I am not kidding you when I tell you it changed my life! I no longer avoid going home when the stepkids are there. I don't have anxiety days before I know they are coming. My partner and I no longer fight about the kids. Lori and David aren't kidding when they say Life Is Good When You Nacho! It really is!" ~ C.S.

246: Interview With One Of The OG Nacho Kids Feb 16, 2024

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In this episode, Lori and David, founders of Nacho Kids Nacho Parenting, talk with one of David's sons, and Lori's stepsons, Ethan. Ethan was a guest on episode 83 a little over three years ago. Listen as they talk about how things have changed in the past few years.

In this episode, we discuss the following:

Step grandparents
Relationships between stepmom and stepkids
Different types of love
When the stepkid boomerangs
Relationships between bio and stepkid

Nacho Kids Academy Success Story:

"I felt so alone. I had no one that understood what I was going through until I found Nacho Kids. I listened to the first podcast and immediately joined the Nacho Kids Academy because I knew they were my people! Lori & David really care about other people and it shows. They go above and beyond in their Academy to help you achieve success in Nachoing! ~ K.F.

245: Stepmom Whose Bio Kids' Father Passed Away Feb 09, 2024

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In this episode, Lori, founder of Nacho Kids Nacho Parenting, talks with a stepmom who has been blending for five years. She has two stepkids, three bio kids, and one ours kid. The father of her bio kids passed away a few years ago and that has created new challenges in the blend.

In this episode, we discuss the following:

Having all the kids, all the time
High conflict bio mom
Equality in the blend
Boundaries
Feeling you are giving up control

Nacho Kids Academy Success Story:

"I thought this Nacho stuff was a bunch of crap when I heard about it years ago. Who would say their stepkids weren't their kids? Only horrible people! Well, I turned into this person. I didn't turn into a horrible person, but was slapped in the face with the reality that they weren't my kids, I then understood why people Nacho. I didn't need this the first eight years, but then things changed. Thankfully I decided to try to hear what this nacho stuff was about, and joined the Academy. You all will not believe how awesome this stuff is! It is pure gold! It has helped me with the blended challenges, with issues at work and within my relationships with my own biological mother and father! Nacho on my fellow Nacho Tribe! " ~ R.H.

244: What We Say, What We Mean, And What We Hear Feb 02, 2024

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In this episode, Lori and David Sims, founders of Nacho Kids Nacho Parenting, talk about communication. Specifically what you say versus what you mean and what you hear versus what was said. Communication is vital to every relationship, and it's important to make sure you are clear in what you are saying and that you aren't misunderstanding what is being said.

In this episode, we discuss the following:

What you say
What you don't say
What they say
What we hear

Nacho Kids Academy Success Story:

"If I could, I'd fly to Lori and David and hug their necks! They are the reason my partner and I are still together. They are the reason we fought for our relationship instead of giving up when things were hard!. They are just awesome! I love them!" ~ S.M.

243: Wills And Estate Planning In The Blend Jan 26, 2024

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In this episode, Lori and David Sims, founders of Nacho Kids Nacho Parenting, talk about wills and estate planning in the blend. Should a stepparent be expected to leave their stepkids something in their will? Should a stepparent be expected to leave their stepkids the same thing they leave their bio kids? What is fair?

In this episode, we discuss the following:

Expectations of stepparents to put stepkids in their wills.
How bio kids would feel if stepkids were put in bio parents will.
Does it need to be equal between step and bio kids?
Talking to an estate planning attorney.
Should you purchase life insurance to just have something to leave your kids/stepkids?

Nacho Kids Academy Success Story:

"My life sucked so bad. I hated waking up every day. I ran across the Nacho Kids podcast and heard about the Academy. I joined immediately. It was the best decision I ever made. I feel like the old me and love myself and my life again. I can't thank Lori and David enough for what they do for stepfamiies." ~ C.N.

242: Feeling Like You Have No Control In The Blend Jan 18, 2024

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In this episode, Lori and David Sims, founders of Nacho Kids Nacho Parenting, talk about how stepparents often feel they have no control in their blended home.

In this episode, we discuss the following:

No control over the stepkids.
No control over how your partner parents.
No control over the other parent.
The ultimate control is letting go of things you can't control, but instead controlling how you let things affect you.

Nacho Kids Nacho Parenting Success Story:

"I recently heard about Nacho Kids from my therapist. She told me to join the Academy and give it 30 days. Boy what a difference taking the Nacho Boot Camp made in our blend! My therapist is even amazed at how things improved so quickly in our blend!" ~ R.H.

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