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Blended Family Breakthrough

Blended Family Breakthrough

著者： Mike & Kim Anderson
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We're Mike and Kim Anderson, and we believe in a world where blended families experience a future full of hope, connection, and peace. That's why we focus on helping couples in stepfamilies move from a place of confusion and conflict to a life of confidence and connection. Thanks for joining us to discover how you can live the blended family life you really want!


Not sure where to start? Learn more at https://www.blendedfamilybreakthrough.com

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  • Simple Step: Managing the Motivational Gap

    Simple Step: Managing the Motivational Gap
    2026/08/11

    Resources:

    Episode 241: Before you Take it Personally: Why the Backlash to Accept a Stepparent?

    Building Love Together in Blended Families by Ron Deal and Gary Chapman

    Episode 85. How to Uniquely Build More Love and Connection in Your Blended Family [with Ron Deal]

    Episode 213. Discover How to Better Understand and Connect with Children of Divorce [with Lauren Reitsema]

    Suggest a Topic or Ask a Question

    Would you like us to discuss something specific or answer your question on the show? Let us know!

    We've made it easy. Just click here: https://www.blendedfamilybreakthrough.com/share

    Ready for some extra support?

    We all need some extra support along the blending journey — we're here to help. You can connect with us for a free coaching call to see how we might help you experience more clarity, confidence and connection in your home. Schedule your free call here: https://www.blendedfamilybreakthrough.com/free-call

    You don't need to navigate blended family life alone. Join our supportive community where you'll connect directly with us and other couples just like you who are intentionally investing in healthy blending strategies. Click the link to find out how to join: https://learning.blendedfamilybreakthrough.com/blendingtogether

    Subscribe or Follow the Show

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    Leave a Review in Apple Podcasts

    If you’re feeling extra helpful, we would be so grateful if you left us a review over on Apple Podcasts too. Your review will help others find our podcast — plus they’re fun for us read too! :-) Just click here to Review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and then select “Write a Review” — let us know what your favorite part of the podcast is. Thank you, we really appreciate your feedback!
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    9 分
  • 241. Before You Take It Personally: 5 Reasons Kids Resist a Stepparent

    241. Before You Take It Personally: 5 Reasons Kids Resist a Stepparent
    2026/08/04
    When we got married, we both wanted our new family to feel safe, connected, and secure. But good intentions didn’t prepare us for the painful tension that sometimes hit between Mike and Annika (Kim's daughter).If you’re a stepparent who feels ignored, criticized, rejected, or kept at a distance, it’s easy to take your stepchild’s behavior personally. And if you’re the biological parent caught between your spouse and your child, you may feel pressured to keep everyone happy while you're wondering how to support them both.But a child’s resistance may not mean what you think it means.In this episode, we explore five common reasons kids struggle to accept a stepparent and why pushback is a common reaction to blending. Understanding these dynamics doesn’t mean excusing disrespect or allowing kids to control the home. It means slowing down long enough to look beneath the behavior so you can respond with wisdom rather than reacting from hurt. We’ll also give you two simple questions that can help you step into your child’s emotional world and approach difficult moments with greater curiosity and empathy.You don’t have to force connection or find the perfect strategy. Instead, patience, maturity, and pressure-free love will help you to create the safety and trust that allow healthy step-relationships to grow over time.You'll Discover:Five common reasons kids may resist or reject a stepparentWhy resistance often has more to do with confusing dynamics than difficult peopleHow grief, insecurity, pressure, and loyalty conflicts tend to influence a child’s behaviorTwo questions that can help you respond with greater curiosity, empathy, and wisdomResources from this Episode:Episode 130. How to Build Trust that Nurtures Bonds with Your Kids and StepkidsEpisode 222. Step-by-Step Guide: Facing Painful Pushback Without Making Things WorseEpisode 235. Stepparenting Takes Two: How to Build Connection and Avoid Common Wrong TurnsEpisode 159. How to Stay Hopeful as a Stepparent When You're Continually Rejected and HurtEpisode 187. Basics for Blending: How to Tolerate and Manage Discomfort and DistressEpisode 158. An Effective Stepparenting Approach Focused on What Works - and What Doesn'tEpisode 72. The Best Way to Create Healthy, Bonded RelationshipsEpisode 219. From Chaos to Clarity: A Proven Strategy for Leading Your Blended FamilyReady for some extra support?We all need some extra support along the blending journey — we're here to help. You can connect with us for a free coaching call to see how we might help you experience more clarity, confidence and connection in your home. Schedule your free call here: https://calendly.com/mikeandkimcoaching/freesessionSubscribe or Follow the Show Click here to subscribe on YouTubeClick here to follow on Apple PodcastsClick here to follow on SpotifyLeave a Review in Apple PodcastsIf you’re feeling extra helpful, we would be so grateful if you left us a review over on Apple Podcasts too. Your review will help others find our podcast — plus they’re fun for us to read too! :-) Just click here to Review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and then select “Write a Review” — let us know what your favorite part of the podcast is. Thank you, we really appreciate your feedback!Click Here to join us on YouTube and be sure to subscribe!
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    43 分
  • A Short Summer Pause and What’s Coming August 4th

    A Short Summer Pause and What’s Coming August 4th
    2026/06/30
    We’re popping in with a short summer update before taking a brief pause from releasing new episodes throughout July 2026.But don’t worry, we’re not going anywhere!We’re using July to prepare some fun and helpful new things we’ll begin sharing August 4th, including new podcast episodes in both audio and video.Before we talk about what’s coming, we’re also taking a few minutes to reflect on something every blended family experiences: change. Whether it’s a shift in schedule, a new family rhythm, a move, or a parenting adjustment, change can stir up more than we expect.That doesn’t mean change is wrong. It simply means healthy change needs clarity, patience, communication, collaboration, and room for everyone to adjust.During July, we’d love for you to stay connected by revisiting past episodes, taking or retaking the updated Blended Family Breakthrough Quiz, and checking out our free audio course, The Five-Minute Blended Family Reset, inside the Blended Family Breakthrough app.Then we’ll be back August 4th with new episodes, including important conversations about stepparent burnout and the complex question of having an “ours” baby.You’ll DiscoverWhy we’re taking a short pause from releasing new episodes throughout JulyHow change can impact kids, parents, stepparents, and couples in blended family lifeWhat’s coming when the podcast returns in both audio and video on August 4thHow the updated Blended Family Breakthrough Quiz and The Five-Minute Blended Family Reset can help you keep growing during JulyResources MentionedThe updated Blended Family Breakthrough QuizDownload the Blended Family Breakthrough app in the App Store or Google PlayCheck out the Five-Minute Blended Family Reset audio course right inside the app!Subscribe to the Blended Family Breakthrough Podcast on YouTubeOther ResourcesEpisode 89. Feeling Stuck in the Change Process? Change Isn't the Issue - Transition IsEpisode 18. How to Help Kids Navigate Transition and ChangeEpisode 222. Step-by Step Guide: Facing Painful Pushback Without Making Things WorseSuggest a Topic or Ask a Question Would you like us to discuss something specific or answer your question on the show? Let us know!We've made it easy. Just click here: https://www.blendedfamilybreakthrough.com/shareReady for some extra support?We all need some extra support along the blending journey — we're here to help. You can connect with us for a free coaching call to see how we might help you experience more clarity, confidence and connection in your home. Schedule your free call here: https://www.blendedfamilybreakthrough.com/free-callYou don't need to navigate blended family life alone. Join our supportive community where you'll connect directly with us and other couples just like you who are intentionally investing in healthy blending strategies. Click the link to find out how to join: https://learning.blendedfamilybreakthrough.com/blendingtogetherSubscribe or Follow the Show Are you subscribed or following the podcast yet? If not, we want to encourage you do that today so you don't miss a single episode. Click here to subscribe in Apple PodcastsClick here to follow on SpotifyLeave a Review in Apple PodcastsIf you’re feeling extra helpful, we would be so grateful if you left us a review over on Apple Podcasts too. Your review will help others find our podcast — plus they’re fun for us to read too! :-) Just click here to Review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and then select “Write a Review” — let us know what your favorite part of the podcast is. Thank you, we really appreciate your feedback!
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    11 分
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