The Nacho Kids Podcast: Blended Family Lifesaver

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190: Stepmom Used To Avoid The Stepkids Jan 20, 2023

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In this episode of the Nacho Kids Podcast, Lori, co-founder of Nacho Kids, interviews stepmom Carol. Carol has been married for two years, has three stepkids, and two bio kids. Two of the stepkids are a lot younger than her bio kids. Carol and her husband have had to deal with a high-conflict bio mom who has tried to damage their marriage.

In this episode we discuss:

Finding the balance
Letting the bio parents parent
Parental alienation
Dealing with a high conflict bio mom
Custody battles

189: Stepmom's Husband Lost Time With His Kid Jan 13, 2023

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In this episode of the Nacho Kids Podcast, Lori, co-founder of Nacho Kids, interviews stepmom Jamie. Jamie has been blending for 12 years. She has two stepkids, two bio kids, and one surprise "ours" kid. Jamie and her husband have to deal with a high-conflict bio mom and had to go to court to get permission to take the kids to Disney. When one of Jamie's stepkids didn't want to go to their moms anymore, her husband went to court, and the judge ended up taking time away from him and giving bio mom custody.

In this episode, we discuss:

Dealing with a high conflict bio mom
The court system taking time away from bio dad
You knew what you were getting into
Stepfamily stigma in churches
Transition days

188: Becoming A Full-time Stepmom Overnight Jan 06, 2023

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In this episode of the Nacho Kids Podcast, Lori, co-founder of Nacho Kids, interviews a stepmom from Washington. She has been with her husband for 12 years, but technically became a stepmom 3 years ago when the stepkid moved in full-time suddenly.

In this episode we discuss:

Becoming a stepmom full-time
When the bio mom abandons the stepkid
Stepmom coming in trying to fix things
Stepmom realizing she needs to Nacho

187: Nacho Mama & The Unapologetic Stepmom 3 Years Later Dec 30, 2022

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In this episode of the Nacho Kids Podcast, Lori, co-founder of Nacho Kids, and Emili Wadkins from The Unapologetic Stepmom chat! Emili was a guest on episode #13 of the Nacho Podcast over three years ago! Emili has been blending for eight years, has 2 stepkids, and four ours kids.

Fitting the ours kids lives into the stepkids lives
Nachoing and relationship with the Nacho Kid
Stepfamily expectations
Court system
Child support
Growing as a stepmom

186: Interview With Dr. James & Ginger Dellaripa ~ The Family Core Dec 23, 2022

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In this episode of the Nacho Kids Podcast, Lori, co-founder of Nacho Kids, interviews Dr. James & Ginger Dellaripa. James and Ginger have been blending for 12 years. Ginger brought one child into the marriage, James brought two kids into the marriage, and they have two "ours" kids. As a couple, they have created The Family Core. The Family Core is a family resource planning system.

In this episode, we discuss:

Bringing ours kids into the blend
Parallel parenting
Eight year-court battle
Kids get along great
The Family Core system

185: Interview With Anthony Cancel ~ Pro Se Dad Dec 16, 2022

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In this episode of the Nacho Kids Podcast, Lori, co-founder of Nacho Kids, interviews Anthony Cancel of Pro Se Dad and Pro Se Family Foundation. Anthony helps people understand the family court system and aids them in understanding pro se representation.

In this episode, we discuss:

Knee-jerk reactions to get an attorney
Is the judge corrupt or within their rights of the law
Using the skills outside of the courtroom
Taking the emotion out of it
Learn to work the problem

184: Stepmom Who Used To Be High Conflict Dec 09, 2022

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In this episode of the Nacho Kids Podcast, Lori, co-founder of Nacho Kids, interviews stepmom Clarissa. She has been blending for eight years, and has one stepson and two bio kids. Clarissa admits that she was once a high-conflict stepmom.

In this episode, we discuss:

Learning what stepmom role should be
You can't care more than the bio parents
When you get stepkid full-time
Boundaries
Expectations

183: Stepmom Known As The Friend Dec 02, 2022

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In this episode of the Nacho Kids Podcast, Lori, co-founder of Nacho Kids, interviews a stepmom known as "The Friend." She has been blending for three years, has two stepsons, and one "ours" son.

In this episode, we discuss:

Being the friend
Letting go of titles
Kids being kids
Thinking before you speak

182: Stepcouple Experiencing Parental Alienation Nov 25, 2022

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In this episode of the Nacho Kids Podcast, Lori and David, co-founders of Nacho Kids, interview a stepmom and bio dad. They have been blending for two years; unfortunately, bio dad is experiencing parental alienation.

In this episode, we discuss:

Non-existent relationship between stepmom and stepdaughter
Dealing with parental alienation as a bio parent
Watching your spouse deal with parental alienation
Having a crappy attorney

181: Adoptive Mom Who Doesn't Love Her Adopted Kids Like Her Own Nov 18, 2022

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In this episode of the Nacho Kids Podcast, Lori, co-founder of Nacho Kids, interviews adoptive mom Laura. Laura has seven bio kids and three adopted kids. Laura discusses how despite the societal pressure and judgment, she doesn't love her adopted kids like she does her own.

*** Disclaimer: Mention of suicide and fetal alcohol syndrome. ***

In this episode, we discuss:

Adoptive parents not loving the adopted kids like their own
Speaking with an adoption therapist
Normalizing that your love for your adopted kids can be different than the love for your bio kids

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