The Nacho Kids Podcast: Blended Family Lifesaver

Latest Episodes:

221: Stepmom Given Authority To Parent Her Stepkids Aug 25, 2023

Show notes

In this episode, Lori, founder of Nacho Kids Nacho Parenting, interviews stepmom Ashley. Ashley has been blending for five years, has two stepkids and two ours kids. Ashley was also a stepkid herself, and considers her stepdad her dad.

In this episode, we discuss the following:

Different parenting styles
Stepparent is with the kids more than the bio parent
Your partner is still close with their ex
Stepparent dealing with the ex more than their partner does
Trying to be fair between the kids

Nacho Kids Academy Nacho Parenting Success Story:

"I truly hated my life before I found Nacho. I was depressed, anxious and felt completely alone. By joining the Nacho Academy, I met people just like me! I was not alone! Not only was I not alone, but I now had friends with a common goal of learning to Nacho and better our blends! It has been awesome seeing all of us grow together and find happiness in the blend." ~ A.N.

220: Interview With Alison O'Mahony ~ Be Stepwise Aug 18, 2023

Show notes

In this episode, Lori, founder of Nacho Kids Nacho Parenting, interviews stepmom Alison with Be Stepwise. Alison, who was a stepkid herself, has been blending for 28 years, has two stepkids and two bio kids. Her stepkids' mom was deceased and their grandmother took on a mothering role. Alison's mother also passed away, so Alison felt she could relate to her stepkids' loss of their mother.

In this episode, we discuss the following:

When the grandmother takes over the mothering role
Stepparents finding fault with stepkids
Kids still grieving when parent re-partners
Stepparents should not assume their role as a parent
Personal growth as a stepmom

Nacho Kids Academy Nacho Parenting Success Story:

"Because of Nacho Parenting, I was able to come off my depression medicine! I never thought I'd be able to do that! Even my doctor is impressed with the results of Nacho Parenting. After seeing the change it made in me, she said she's going to refer patients to the Nacho Academy!" H.H.

219: Rebuilding After Parental Alienation Aug 11, 2023

Show notes

In this episode, Lori, founder of Nacho Kids Nacho Parenting, interviews bio dad Eric. Eric was alienated from his kids by his ex. Thankfully, the family court system recognized the alienation and ruled in Eric's favor. But unfortunately, there was no support for him to rebuild those relationships after being alienated and therapy seemed to make things worse.

In this episode, we discuss the following:

Dealing with parental alienation
The family court system and parental alienation
Partner needing to Nacho
Therapy can make things worse
The effects of parental alienation

Nacho Kids Academy Nacho Parenting Success Story:

"I was to the point I hated my stepkids. I never said it out loud, but my husband knew. A coworker mentioned Nacho Parenting to me when she saw how miserable I was after getting the stepkids. I figured it couldn't hurt to look into it. Thank goodness I did! It has changed my life! Thank you Nacho for saving us!" F.W.

218: Interview With Monica Chaney ~ The Worthy Stepmom Aug 04, 2023

Show notes

In this episode, Lori, founder of Nacho Kids Nacho Parenting, interviews Monica Chaney of The Worthy Stepmom. Monica is childfree by choice, has been blending for eleven years, and has three stepkids. Recently Monica gained a stepmother herself when her dad, who is 81 years young, got remarried!

In this episode, we discuss the following:

Being a childfree stepmom
Becoming a stepkid as an adult
Different kinds of love
Being second wife
Taking things personally

Nacho Kids Academy Nacho Parenting Success Story:

"This step family journey is not for the weak. We have been struggling for so long and we were tired. We decided to check out this Nacho Parenting thing we heard about on Headline News when Lori and David were guests. We cannot believe the change Nachoing has had on our step family in just a few weeks! We are so glad we decided to join the Nacho Academy instead of continuing to live in a state of unhappiness and stress." L.Q.

217: What Is It Costing You To Not Listen ~ Christine Miles Jul 28, 2023

Show notes

In this episode, Lori, founder of Nacho Kids Nacho Parenting, interviews Christine Miles, author of "What Is It Costing You To Not Listen?". One of the biggest struggles couples have, in nuclear and blended families, is communication. Listening plays an integral part of communicating, and unfortunately not many have been taught how to listen.

In this episode, we discuss the following:

Enemies of listening
Compass questions
Flashlight tool
Knowing where you are in the story

Nacho Kids Academy Nacho Parenting Success Story:

"I wish I could hug Lori and David's necks! They never gave up on me, even when I wanted to give up on myself. They told me some hard truths that I had been denying for years. Accepting these truths put me on the path to healing and learning to Nacho!" A.H.

216: Stepmom Feels Unsafe Around Stepkid Jul 21, 2023

Show notes

In this episode of Nacho Kids, Lori, founder of Nacho Kids Nacho Parenting, interviews stepmom Jane. Jane has been blending for over seven years, has one stepdaughter, and two ours kids. Jane's stepdaughter's bio mom was diagnosed with cancer and didn't make it, unfortunately. However, something amazing happened while bio mom was ill.

In this episode, we discuss the following:

Things change when stepmom gets pregnant
Bio mom gets cancer
Bio mom passed away
Stepmom steps up for bio mom
Feeling unsafe around your stepkid

Nacho Kids Academy Nacho Parenting Success Story:

"When I first heard of Nacho Parents, I thought it was crazy. It was the opposite of everything we had heard about stepfamilies. We got to the point a few years later when we were not doing well. In fact, we were talking about living separately. I heard Lori say on her podcast that living separately doesn't fix things and you will have stepfamily challenges even after the kids move out. So I talked to my wife and she agreed to give it a try. Six months later and we are happier than we have ever been!" J.D.

215: David Shubert ~ Author of "Parental Alienation Is Abuse" Jul 14, 2023

Show notes

In this episode of Nacho Kids, Lori, founder of Nacho Kids Nacho Parenting, interviews David Shubert. David has experienced parental alienation and decided to write a book titled "Parental Alienation Is Abuse" to share his story with others. It is heartbreaking to hear what he, as an alienated parent, has gone through.

In this episode, we discuss the following:

Wife took his kids out of the country and didn't come back
The family court system/contempt
The White House said they would help
Drinking to dull the pain
Brief reunification
Check out David's YouTube channel

Nacho Kids Academy Nacho Parenting Success Story:

"I wish I would have found the Nacho Academy sooner. It has made a tremendous improvement in our blend! If you are on the fence about joining the Academy, do it now, you won't regret it!" K.F.

214: Stepmom Treated With Disdain And Disrespect Jul 07, 2023

Show notes

In this episode of Nacho Kids, Lori, founder of Nacho Kids Nacho Parenting, interviews stepmom Michelle who was a stepkid herself. Being a child of three divorces, she feels she can be an ally instead of an enemy to her stepkids. Blending for eight years, she has three stepkids and no bio kids. Straight out of the gate she realized this was different from the blends she grew up in because she never treated her stepmoms the way stepdaughter was treating her.

** Disclaimer: Mention of suicidal thoughts. **

In this episode, we discuss the following:

Begin misunderstood in your role as a stepparent.
Being treated with disdain and disrespect
They are Nacho Kids
Don't take it personally
Relationships can change like the wind

Nacho Kids Academy Nacho Parenting Success Story:

"Six months ago I was in tears. Today, I am also in tears but for a different reason. Today's tears are tears of happiness. My blend is blending and happy! I can't believe it! Working with David and Lori was the best thing we could have ever done. It was immediately obvious David and Lori truly cared about helping blended families and wanted us to succeed as much as we wanted to succeed. They helped us through some rough waters and if it wasn't for them, I would have jumped ship after hiding all the life buoys!"

213: Full-time Stay-At-Home Stepmom Going Through IVF Jun 30, 2023

Show notes

In this episode of Nacho Kids, Lori Sims interviews a stepmom who is going through IVF. Blending for over three years, having been married a year and a half, this stepmom has a five-year-old stepdaughter whose husband has full custody.

*** Disclaimer: Mention of alcoholism in this podcast episode ***

In this episode, we discuss the following:

Childless full-time stepmom going through IVF
High-conflict bio mom with addiction issues
Having supportive in-laws
Guardian Ad Litems
Adding an "ours" baby

Nacho Kids Academy Nacho Parenting Success Story:

"My husband wouldn't stop parenting my kid. I hated it. He was constantly on my kid about performing chores. Which would be fine; however, he never told his kid to do anything. He'd take away my son's electronics as punishment for my son not being ready to walk out the door the minute he was supposed to in the mornings. If it was his daughter running late, it was no issue. I couldn't take it any longer. I had already started looking at housing options for my son and me. After looking into this Nacho stuff after hearing a podcast, I realized this might could help us. I told my husband, "I can't take the stress anymore and need you to please try this for 30 days for the sake of our marriage." A week later, he agreed. 30 days later, and we are better than we have ever been. It has not been perfectly smooth sailing, but the improvement is astonishing! We even decided to stay longer in the Academy to take another one of the challenges! Nacho Parenting saved our marriage!" E.H.

212: Stepmom Who Is A Christian Counselor Jun 23, 2023

Show notes

In this episode of Nacho Kids, Lori, co-founder of Nacho, interviews a stepmom who is a Christian counselor. She has two adult stepkids and two bio kids. She met the stepkids when they were 20 & 22 years old. Her relationship with the stepkids changed after the bio mom passed away.

In this episode, we discuss:

Not forcing relationships
Adult stepkids
When a bio parent passes away
Walking away from toxicity
Being blocked/unfriended on Facebook

Nacho Kids Academy Nacho Parenting Success Story:

"I debated joining the Nacho Kids Academy for several months. Honestly, I didn't want to pay for it. Then I realized a divorce would cost me a lot more and I didn't want our "ours" kid growing up in a split home. I started with the Nacho Kids Boot Camp. It was not easy, but I stuck with it. I was determined to work on our blend for 30 days then I'd reassess things. Within the first two weeks, my partner noticed positive changes with me and with their kids! We were in awe of how quickly we saw results when I started Nachoing properly! I chose to stay in the Academy to do the other challenges and to continue to have the support of the community! Thank you, Lori and David, for helping stepfamilies and teaching them the tools to better their blend!" ~ J.Q.

Our TOPPODCAST Picks

Follow Us

Stay Connected

The Nacho Kids Podcast: Blended Family Lifesaver

Related Podcasts

Links

Stay Connected