The Nacho Kids Podcast: Blended Family Lifesaver

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119: Tracy Poizner Of The Essential Stepmom & Lori Sims Talk Nacho Sep 10, 2021

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In this episode of the Nacho Kids Podcast, Lori, co-founder of Nacho Kids, and Tracy Poizner of the Essential Stepmom sit down for a chat. They entertain us with a little blended family skit about what is not Nachoing. Together, they are proof the blend doesn't have to suck.

In this episode, we discuss:

Seeing things differently
Communication is key in the blended family
Examples of NOT Nachoing
Blending is not the same for the childless stepmom
Stepkid vs Bio kid cup on the counter

118: Interview With Gabby Gast Sep 03, 2021

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In this episode of the Nacho Kids Podcast, Lori, co-founder of Nacho Kids, interviews stepmom Gabby Gast. Gabby has been blending for four years, has a stepson who is nine and two adopted kids from her first marriage, a ten-year-old daughter and an eight-year-old son. Eight months into her current relationship, she was diagnosed with end-stage cystic fibrosis and had to have a lung transplant. The hardest part of the blend for her is how bio mom's toxicity affects stepson's relationships with her and her husband.

In this episode, we discuss:

Loyalty binds between kids and bio parent
Toxic bio mom
Having different parenting styles
Resentment in the blend
A reset in the blend

117: Stepmom Who Kicks Butt Aug 27, 2021

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In this episode of the Nacho Kids Podcast, Lori, co-founder of Nacho Kids, interviews stepmom Samantha Seff - MMA fighter. Samantha has been blending for 4-½ years and is a stepmom to two stepkids, ages 18 and 17, who are with them fifty percent of the time. The bio mom is very high-conflict and that is the hardest part of their blend. The best advice she has received is learning when to step back and Nacho!

In this episode, we discuss:

Dealing with a high-conflict bio mom
Feeling unappreciated
Being OCD and dealing with stepkids' messes
Blended family expectations
Date nights

116: You Thought Your Bio Mom Was Crazy Aug 20, 2021

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In this episode of the Nacho Kids Podcast, Lori & David, founders of Nacho Kids, interview step couple EB & Hector who are expecting their first "ours" baby. They have been blending 2.5 years and Hector has two bio kids ages 7 and 6 full-time except every other weekend. When Hector got custody of his kids full-time, EB knew she needed help and joined the Nacho Kids Academy.

In this episode, we discuss:

Adding an "ours" kid to the blend
Custody changes
Dealing with a crazy high conflict bio mom
Getting help with the blend
Being determined to make the blend work

115: Claudette Chenevert ~ The Stepmom Coach ~ The 2021 Stepfamily Summit Aug 13, 2021

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In this episode of the Nacho Kids Podcast, Lori, co-founder of Nacho Kids, interviews The Stepmom Coach ~ Claudette Chenevert! Claudette has been blending for over 30 years and has been helping stepmoms for over 20 years! In 2020, Claudette released The Stepfamily Summit where stepfamily experts shared their wisdom with stepparents! The 2020 Stepfamily Summit was so successful, she's hosting another one this year! And Nacho Kids is blessed to be a part of this summit as well!

In this episode, we discuss:

The 2021 Stepfamily Summit
Micro-communities
Self-care
What to expect from the summit
Why this summit is so awesome, besides the fact Nacho Kids is a part of it

114: Full-time Childless Stepmom Who Nachos Like A Queen Aug 06, 2021

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*** DISCLAIMER: This episode includes mention of domestic violence, PTSD, and suicidal thoughts. ***

In this episode of the Nacho Kids Podcast, Lori, co-founder of Nacho Kids, interviews childless/childfree stepmom Melissa. Melissa has been blending for five years and has a 21-year-old stepson and a 12-year-old stepdaughter full time. Melissa's husband was in an abusive relationship with his kids' mother. He fought for his kids in court and won full custody two and a half years ago.

In this episode, we discuss:

Parental Alienation
High conflict bio mom
Being a childless or childfree stepmom
Using the Nacho Kids Method properly ~ Nachoing
Child support ~ lack of

113: Stepmom To Stepkid With ODD - Oppositional Defiant Disorder Jul 30, 2021

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In this episode of the Nacho Kids Podcast, Lori, co-founder of Nacho Kids, interviews stepmom Rebeccah. Rebeccah is a behavior analyst and stepmom to two stepsons, one of which has ODD - oppositional defiant disorder and the other has ADHD. Rebeccah shares with us information about ODD and how it impacted her blend.

In this episode, we discuss:

What ODD is
Being a childless stepmom
When the bio parents don't get their bio kids help
Using the Nacho Kids method, "Nachoing"
When a stepkid refuses to come for visitation

112: Stepkids Attempting & Threatening Suicide Because Of Blended Issues Jul 23, 2021

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*** DISCLAIMER: Episode includes discussion of suicide attempts and threats ***

In this episode of the Nacho Kids Podcast, Lori, co-founder of Nacho Kids, interviews a childless stepmom in Detroit. This stepmom has been blending for 2-½ years and has three stepkids ages 19, 13, and 11. Amongst the three stepkids, one attempted suicide, and two have threatened to.

In this episode, we discuss:

Parental Alienation
The bio parents not getting along
When the dynamics change
Helping the other bio parent not feel threatened
Transition days between homes

111: Blended Couple Didn't Think Blending Would Be This Hard Jul 16, 2021

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In this episode of the Nacho Kids Podcast, Lori, co-founder of Nacho Kids, interviews blended couple, Jessica and Mark! They have been blending for 4-½ years. Mark has three daughters ages 20, 18, and 16, and together they have a two-year-old son. Jessica was an "ours" child in her blend and thought that experience would make their blend a little "easier". That wasn't the case.

In this episode, we discuss:

Adding an "ours" kid to the blend
Lowering expectations
The grieving process of blending
Co-parenting with the ex
The stepparent telling the bio parent how to parent

110: Full-time Stepmom To Three Stepkids With An Absent Bio Mom Jul 09, 2021

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In this episode of the Nacho Kids Podcast, Lori, co-founder of Nacho Kids, interviews a stepmom with three stepkids and one bio kid. The stepkids' bio mom is absent the majority of the time but does resurface occasionally. Stepmom has been blending for seven years. When bio mom resurfaces, it only causes issues in the blend.

In this episode, we discuss:

Being a full-time stepmom with an absent bio mom
It's not about you
Knowing when to step back
Food issues in the blend
Being a teacher and Nachoing

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