Blended Family Podcast
By Melissa Brown
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The Blended Family Podcast is a weekly show with a strong focus on strategies and methods to help your family thrive. Blended Families face many difficulties and challenges which can sometimes drive families apart. The goal of this podcast is is to help your family grow together through these challenges and create the peaceful and loving home you desire. Your host, Melissa, understands these struggles because she has a blended family of her own. When you listen to this podcast, you will see that the family life you have always dreamed of is completely attainable!
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Sudshare, with returning guest, Mort Fertel
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Aug 09, 2021 |
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Joe Pomeroy-Expert at helping business minded men become the best family men they can be!
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Aug 02, 2021 |
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Debbie Ausburn, author of the book Raising Other People's Children
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Jul 26, 2021 |
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Are you feeling your feelings?
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Jul 19, 2021 |
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Gray Divorce, with Carol Hughes and Bruce Fredenburg
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Jul 12, 2021 |
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Post COVID stressors, and how they affect our children, with Dr. Regine Muradian
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Jul 05, 2021 |
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How to make your multi cultural blended family work!
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Jun 28, 2021 |
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Moving Past Trauma into Peace, with expert Jolyn Armstrong
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Jun 21, 2021 |
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Resiliency and conflict resolution, with expert Kristin MacDermott
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Jun 07, 2021 |
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How to live a BOLD life when your family doesn't look like the norm, with Jessica Frew
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May 17, 2021 |
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Q and A show about me!
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May 10, 2021 |
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Mother's Day Special, with Lynda Cormier
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May 03, 2021 |
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Moving Past Challenging Co Parenting Decisions
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Apr 26, 2021 |
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Co Parenting Like CEO's, with Elise Buie!
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Apr 19, 2021 |
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How to rescue your marriage, with Kim Bowen
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Apr 12, 2021 |
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Biddy Bedtime Stories, with podcast host David
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Mar 29, 2021 |
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Rosa Garcia, podcaster, and blended mom of a multi cultural family!
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Mar 22, 2021 |
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The Teenage Perspective, Part 2
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Mar 15, 2021 |
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The Teenage Perspective, Part 1
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Mar 08, 2021 |
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Habits That Could be Hurting your Blended Family
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Mar 01, 2021 |
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Time To Fly, with author Eileen Robertson Hamra
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Feb 22, 2021 |
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The Addicted Child, with author Richard Capriola
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Feb 15, 2021 |
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Valentines Special-How to grow together in your relationship
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Feb 08, 2021 |
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Anxiety and the brain, with psychologist Sharyn Kennedy
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Feb 01, 2021 |
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Healing with Essential Oils, with Dr. Eric Zielinski
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Jan 25, 2021 |
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Darla DeMorrow, organization specialist and author!
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Jan 18, 2021 |
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Top tips from the show, updates, announcements, and more!
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Jan 11, 2021 |
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Tiffany Gravelle, author of Blended not Stirred!
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Dec 14, 2020 |
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Angela Legh, Book author of the Bella Santini Series, and Quantum Shift Facilitator
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Dec 07, 2020 |
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Meditation Expert and podcaster, Josephine Atluri
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Nov 30, 2020 |
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Listener Q and A on some common blended family issues!
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Nov 23, 2020 |
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Karen Struck, children's book author of the Three Paws Series!
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Nov 16, 2020 |
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Billie Tarascio, family law attorney, discusses COVID, the laws, and blended families!
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Nov 02, 2020 |
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Florence Ann Romano, the Windy City Nanny
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Oct 26, 2020 |
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Heather Maguire, founder of Prism Parenting!
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Oct 19, 2020 |
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Self care and Magnesium with Kristen Bowen, founder of Living the Good Life Naturally!
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Oct 12, 2020 |
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Ryan Callahan, author of Save the World, Buy a Placemat
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Oct 05, 2020 |
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5 Ways COVID will have an unprecedented effect on divorce, with attorney Jacqueline Newman
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Sep 28, 2020 |
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Interest Based Learning and Homeschooling Options with expert Jen Lumanlan
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Sep 21, 2020 |
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Conscious Parenting Revolution with Katherine Sellery
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Sep 14, 2020 |
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Crisis Fatigue with Dr. Carole Lieberman
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Aug 31, 2020 |
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Exploring Personalities and Enneagram, with Ian Cron
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Aug 24, 2020 |
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April and Loren Kirk, Co Parenting Past Chaos
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Aug 17, 2020 |
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Cynthia Cummins, Real Estate Expert and blogger
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Aug 10, 2020 |
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The Importance of Holding Space
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Aug 03, 2020 |
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A Co Hosting Show with Listener Christina!
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Jul 27, 2020 |
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Motivational speaker and youth mentor, Michael Arterberry joins the show!
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Jul 20, 2020 |
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Timothy Clark on Leadership and the Blended Family
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Jul 13, 2020 |
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Marriage Fitness, with Mort Fertel!
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Jun 29, 2020 |
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Father's Day Special!
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Jun 22, 2020 |
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A Co Hosting show with my listener Rachel
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Jun 15, 2020 |
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My husband joins me to talk about Covid, our blended family, and our recently celebrated anniversary!
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May 25, 2020 |
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Mothers Day Special, (STEP)MOM: A Dual Memoir, by Erin and Tina Gipford
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May 11, 2020 |
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Parental Alienation with expert Joseph Goldberg
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Apr 27, 2020 |
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FAYR-This app is going to change your co parenting relationship forever!
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Apr 20, 2020 |
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Co hosting show with Ben and Kelly!
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Apr 13, 2020 |
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Covid-19 Special Episode with guest Kerrie Hartman!
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Apr 05, 2020 |
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Coronavirus tips for your blended family!
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Mar 16, 2020 |
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A Co hosting show with my listener Sandy!
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Mar 09, 2020 |
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Co Hosting Episode-Cassandra Thurston joins me
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Feb 17, 2020 |
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Special Bonus Episode! Preview of FAM-For All Moms!
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Jan 29, 2020 |
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I explain my mysterious illness! Listen if you want to know where I've been!
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Jan 27, 2020 |
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Donna Sager Cowan, Children's Book Author!
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Jan 20, 2020 |
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Co Hosting show with listener Christina!
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Nov 04, 2019 |
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Question and Answer! Shifting your mindset!
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Oct 28, 2019 |
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Co Hosting show with listener Marc!
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Oct 14, 2019 |
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How to cope with being away from your partner!
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Oct 07, 2019 |
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LegacyShield with Michael Babikian
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Sep 16, 2019 |
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Children's Book, Love Grows and Grows, by Shannon Forster
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Sep 09, 2019 |
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Co Hosting show with my listener Stacy!
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Aug 12, 2019 |
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Gabrielle Hartley, divorce expert, joins me to discuss her book Better Apart
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Aug 05, 2019 |
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Another co hosting show with guests Laurie and Eric
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Jul 29, 2019 |
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YouTubers, Esther and Jay Hutchison join me to talk about This Big House!
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Jul 14, 2019 |
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A Cohosting episode with Kerrie Hartman!
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Jun 24, 2019 |
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Father's Day Special, with Joel Hawbaker
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Jun 17, 2019 |
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Jessie Norman joins me to discuss the Moving on Podcast, and her awesome blended family!
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Jun 03, 2019 |
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200-Stepmoms Day, and the Stepmoms Club, with Kendall Rose
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May 20, 2019 |
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Mother's Day Special
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May 13, 2019 |
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198-But it's your family, Dr Sherrie Campbell joins me to talk about her new book!
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May 06, 2019 |
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Episode 197-Parental Alienation with expert Wendy Perry
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Apr 22, 2019 |
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196-Debt Relief, with Charles Hughes and Tony Gaeta of Debtmerica
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Apr 15, 2019 |
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195-Nacho Kids (Not Your Kids), with Lori and David Sims
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Apr 01, 2019 |
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194-Co Hosting series with Summer Felix-Mulder
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Mar 25, 2019 |
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193-Co Hosting Series, with Tracy Poizner
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Feb 25, 2019 |
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192-How are you showing up for your partner?
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Feb 11, 2019 |
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191-Co Hosting with Lisa
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Jan 21, 2019 |
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190-Kellye Laughery joins me to discuss her book-Blended Well, how to infuse your family with hope and healing in 30 days.
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Jan 07, 2019 |
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189-Updates and Announcements, plus some tips for peace this holiday season!
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Dec 17, 2018 |
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188-Should you stay or should you go? With Sharon Pope
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Dec 03, 2018 |
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187-Co hosting Series with Courtney!
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Nov 20, 2018 |
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186-Mail Order Monster movie, with Paulina Lagudi
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Nov 05, 2018 |
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185-Co Host Series, with Ashlee Garland
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Oct 29, 2018 |
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184-Co Host Series, with Amy Novakovich!
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Oct 15, 2018 |
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183-Anna DeAcosta returns to talk about Triggers!
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Oct 01, 2018 |
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182-Listener Questions
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Sep 24, 2018 |
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181-Setting Realistic Expectations
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Sep 17, 2018 |
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180-Listener Questions
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Aug 27, 2018 |
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179-Healthy co parenting with your ex!
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Aug 20, 2018 |
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178-Josh Zepess, World Financial Group, and my new career!
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Aug 06, 2018 |
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177-Stepmom Listener Questions
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Jul 30, 2018 |
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176-Which comes first, your relationship, or your kids?
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Jul 23, 2018 |
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175-How to Fight Fair!
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Jul 16, 2018 |
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174-Charla Miller returns, her story of reunification with her son!
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Jul 02, 2018 |
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173-The Blame Game, and How to Stop Playing it!
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Jun 18, 2018 |
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172-Special guest Andrea Santiago Malcolm shares how knitting helps her cope
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Jun 04, 2018 |
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171-Stepparents who want their partner to sever ties with the ex
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May 21, 2018 |
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170-Mother's Day Special, with Kristen Skiles, of Stepmomming.com
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May 07, 2018 |
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169-Help your angry child cope with divorce, plus listener questions!
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Apr 23, 2018 |
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168-Letting go of Guilt
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Apr 09, 2018 |
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167-Financial and Estate Planning for Blended Families, with Michelle Thompson
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Apr 02, 2018 |
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166-Listener Questions
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Mar 26, 2018 |
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165-Importance of Connection in your Relationship
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Mar 12, 2018 |
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164-Holistic Healing, with special guest Carla Van Walsum
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Mar 05, 2018 |
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163-Listener Questions
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Feb 26, 2018 |
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162-When a Biological Parent is Absent
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Feb 19, 2018 |
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161-Tips on Appreciating Your Relationship
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Feb 12, 2018 |
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160-Valentines Special, with Erik Newton of Together
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Feb 05, 2018 |
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159-Childhood Depression and Anxiety
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Jan 29, 2018 |
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158-Listener Questions
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Jan 22, 2018 |
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157-How to stand in your power
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Jan 15, 2018 |
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156-New Year Updates and interview with Jody Dean, author of Roxie the Doxie
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Jan 08, 2018 |
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155-End of year reflection and hopes for the New Year!
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Dec 18, 2017 |
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154-The struggles of being a stepparent
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Dec 11, 2017 |
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153-Wonder and Beauty, Charla Miller shares her story and book with us!
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Dec 04, 2017 |
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152-Stop taking things so personally!
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Nov 27, 2017 |
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151-Exes who are over involved!
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Nov 20, 2017 |
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150-Differing parenting styles in the blended family, with special guest Shawn Brown
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Nov 13, 2017 |
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149-Dr. Jennelle, on same sex marriages and blended families
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Nov 06, 2017 |
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148-When people wear disguises
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Oct 30, 2017 |
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147-Spirituality, Energy Work, Empaths and Highly Sensitive People
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Oct 23, 2017 |
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146-Working with difficult and uncooperative exes!
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Oct 16, 2017 |
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145-The emotions of the non custodial parent
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Oct 09, 2017 |
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144-Embracing Authenticity Part 2, with special guest Anna Seewald
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Oct 02, 2017 |
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143-Embracing Authenticity, Part 1
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Sep 25, 2017 |
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142-Finding the gift in a storm, plus an interview with Anna DeAcosta, creator of the Mindful Stepmom Meditation Album!
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Sep 18, 2017 |
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141-Storm update, and a special song by Songfinch!
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Sep 11, 2017 |
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140-Integrating yourself into a new family
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Sep 04, 2017 |
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139-Teens and Sexuality, with Sibel Guelseren
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Aug 28, 2017 |
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138-I'll be happy when... Plus a family interview!
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Aug 21, 2017 |
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137-Accepting a stepparent in your child's life
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Aug 14, 2017 |
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136-What I've been up to, listener questions, and a giveaway!
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Aug 07, 2017 |
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135-Estate planning for blended families, with Katie Brewer
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Jul 24, 2017 |
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134-Positive sides to being a stepparent!
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Jul 17, 2017 |
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133-Living in the shadows of someone
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Jul 10, 2017 |
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132-How to love your teenagers
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Jul 03, 2017 |
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131-Anxiety, with special guest, Stephanie Dalfonzo
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Jun 26, 2017 |
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130-Father's Day Special with my husband, Shawn Brown
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Jun 19, 2017 |
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129-Stepparents with no bio children, often called the childless stepparent
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Jun 12, 2017 |
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128-Living arrangements, together or separate
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Jun 05, 2017 |
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127-Author Amy Baker, Co parenting with a Toxic Ex
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May 22, 2017 |
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126-Unacking Mental Illness, with John Cordray
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May 15, 2017 |
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125-Mothers Day Special! Interviews with Shawn Fink, Mary Grace, and Casey DeStefano
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May 08, 2017 |
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124- A story of abuse, part 2, interview with Linda Ricci
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May 01, 2017 |
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123-A story of abuse, interview with Lisa Paige
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May 01, 2017 |
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122- Parental Alienation and PAAO, with special guest Wendy Perry
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Apr 24, 2017 |
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121-Dealing with transitions in a blended family
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Apr 17, 2017 |
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120-Managing illness
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Apr 10, 2017 |
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119-Finances and the blended family, with Elle Martinez
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Apr 03, 2017 |
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118-tips for better communication with your ex
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Mar 27, 2017 |
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117-Speaking positivity into our children
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Mar 13, 2017 |
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116-Surviving childhood sexual abuse and trauma, with Rachel Grant
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Mar 06, 2017 |
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115-When an ex tells stories about you
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Feb 27, 2017 |
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114-When it's hard to love your stepchild!
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Feb 20, 2017 |
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113-Three types of intimacy you need in your relationship
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Feb 13, 2017 |
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112-Relationship advice with Dr. Jennelle
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Feb 06, 2017 |
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111-Attitude is everything
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Jan 30, 2017 |
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110-Why does parenting hurt so bad?
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Jan 23, 2017 |
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109-positive discipline with Casey O'Roarty
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Jan 16, 2017 |
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108-Dealing with Overwhelm
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Jan 09, 2017 |
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107-Battle the holiday boredom, plus a family interview
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Dec 19, 2016 |
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106-National Runaway Safeline, with Maureen Blaha
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Dec 12, 2016 |
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105-Considering the feelings of others
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Dec 05, 2016 |
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104-Happy Thanksgiving, stuff about me, and more!
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Nov 28, 2016 |
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103-Infidelity with Brad and Morgan Robinson
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Nov 21, 2016 |
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102-Living in the present moment
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Nov 14, 2016 |
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101-Ten Ways to boost your child's self esteem!
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Nov 07, 2016 |
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100-Celebrate 100 shows!
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Oct 31, 2016 |
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99-You can't please everyone!
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Oct 24, 2016 |
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98-Bell Pack Books. with Carrie Ellis-Berg
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Oct 17, 2016 |
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97-Are you dealing with a taker?
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Oct 10, 2016 |
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96-Encountering setbacks in the blended family
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Oct 03, 2016 |
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95-When people make us uncomfortable
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Sep 26, 2016 |
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94-Dealing with difficult people
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Sep 19, 2016 |
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93-Using the law of attraction to create the blended family you want!
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Sep 12, 2016 |
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92-Ease back into the school year, plus another family interview!
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Aug 29, 2016 |
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91-A break up story, with Lauren Jean
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Aug 22, 2016 |
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90-Sibling Influence in the Blended Family
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Aug 15, 2016 |
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89-Julie Lythcott-Haims, How to raise an adult
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Aug 08, 2016 |
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88-Help! The kids are ruining my life!
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Aug 01, 2016 |
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87-Dealing with insecurities in the blended family
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Jul 25, 2016 |
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86-Keeping your sanity in the summer
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Jul 18, 2016 |
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85-Blended families and adult children
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Jul 11, 2016 |
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84-Don't focus on what you cannot change!
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Jul 04, 2016 |
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83-Kate Anthony, "Become a better you to become a better mom!"
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Jun 27, 2016 |
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82-Pulse Attack, plus Shawn joins me to talk about Father's Day
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Jun 20, 2016 |
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81-Coping with Conflict in the Blended Family
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Jun 13, 2016 |
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80-Our Wedding, with Shawn Brown
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Jun 06, 2016 |
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79-Celebrity Blended Families
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May 23, 2016 |
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78-Fixing Past Mistakes in the Blended Family
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May 16, 2016 |
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77-Mother's Day Special, with guest Ami Brown
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May 09, 2016 |
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76-Author Jodi Womack, Get Momentum
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May 02, 2016 |
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75-Bringing a new baby into the blended family
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Apr 25, 2016 |
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74-Abuse in the blended family
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Apr 18, 2016 |
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73-Perspective of a child in a blended family
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Apr 11, 2016 |
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72-Listener Questions
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Apr 04, 2016 |
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71-Be a peacemaker in your home
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Mar 28, 2016 |
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70-Be a supportive partner
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Mar 21, 2016 |
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69-Blended Families in TV and Film
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Mar 14, 2016 |
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68- Sex Positivity Part 2-Children and their sexual identity
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Mar 07, 2016 |
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67-Sex Positivity Part 1, Fostering open communication about sex in your blended family
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Feb 29, 2016 |
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66-Balancing business and a blended family
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Feb 22, 2016 |
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65-Jealousy in the blended family
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Feb 15, 2016 |
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64-Simple ways to connect with your partner
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Feb 08, 2016 |
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63-Interview with Susan Sexton
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Feb 01, 2016 |
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62-Dispelling the myths of the blended family
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Jan 25, 2016 |
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61-Meditation with Chel Hamilton Part 2
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Jan 18, 2016 |
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60-Meditation with Chel Hamilton
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Jan 11, 2016 |
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59-Healthy Habits for the New Year
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Jan 04, 2016 |
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58-Stop Arguing With Your Kids!
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Dec 21, 2015 |
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57- A Parents Worst Nightmare
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Dec 14, 2015 |
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56- Don't put your children in the middle!
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Dec 07, 2015 |
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55-Religion and the blended family
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Nov 30, 2015 |
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54-Special guest, Shawn's first appearance on the show!
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Nov 23, 2015 |
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53-Helping a child through the loss of a parent
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Nov 16, 2015 |
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52- Hacks to save you time and money!
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Nov 09, 2015 |
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51-Moving Past Affairs
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Nov 02, 2015 |
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50-Love your Blended Family
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Oct 26, 2015 |
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49-The Unique Challenges of Joint Custody
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Oct 19, 2015 |
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48-Create Confident Kids with Marty Ward
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Oct 12, 2015 |
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47-PTSD in the Blended Family, Interview with Michele Rosenthal
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Oct 05, 2015 |
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46-Perspective Series Part 4-Bio Dad
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Sep 28, 2015 |
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45-Perspective Series Part 3-Stepdad
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Sep 21, 2015 |
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44-Perspective Series, Part 2-Bio Mom
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Sep 14, 2015 |
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43-Perspective Series, Part 1-Stepmom
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Sep 07, 2015 |
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42-Back to school Tips
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Aug 31, 2015 |
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41-Establishing boundaries in the blended family
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Aug 24, 2015 |
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40-Listener Questions
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Aug 17, 2015 |
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39-Family Contracts
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Aug 10, 2015 |
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38-What to do if your relationship is ending
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Aug 03, 2015 |
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37-Decoding Teenagers-Interview with Dr Jennifer Wider, author of Got Teens
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Jul 27, 2015 |
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36-Teens and Social Media
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Jul 20, 2015 |
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35-Your Role as a Step Parent
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Jul 13, 2015 |
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34-Health and wellness in your blended family
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Jul 06, 2015 |
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33-Forgiveness in the blended family
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Jun 29, 2015 |
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32-Father's Day Special with Justin Worsham
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Jun 21, 2015 |
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31-Summer with your Blended Family
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Jun 15, 2015 |
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30-Feeling Unappreciated in the Blended Family
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Jun 08, 2015 |
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29-Raise the Child You Were Given
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Jun 01, 2015 |
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28-Escaping Perfectionism
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May 25, 2015 |
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27-Before you call it quits
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May 18, 2015 |
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26-Mother's Day Special with Lauren Jean, the Momma's Coach!
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May 10, 2015 |
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25-Top Tips for Keeping your Blended Family Close
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May 04, 2015 |
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24-When Your Partner Hates Your Child
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Apr 27, 2015 |
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23-A Dangerous Situation
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Apr 20, 2015 |
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22-When your Teenager Decides to Move Out
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Apr 13, 2015 |
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21-Grandparents and Their Role in the Blended Family
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Apr 06, 2015 |
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20-Interview with Christina Roach, founder of Success for Steps
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Mar 30, 2015 |
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19-Focus on Education
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Mar 23, 2015 |
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18-Time outs are for adults too!
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Mar 16, 2015 |
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17-Difficult and Manipulative Children in the Blended Family
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Mar 09, 2015 |
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Episode 16-Bonding Part 2-Step Siblings
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Mar 02, 2015 |
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Episode 15-Maintaining Intimacy with Sibel Guelseren
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Feb 23, 2015 |
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Episode 14-Bonding Part 1-Stepparent and Stepchild
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Feb 16, 2015 |
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Episode 13-Healthy Communication in a blended family
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Feb 09, 2015 |
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Episode 12-Interview with Heather Rampolla-Health and Meal time in a blended family
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Feb 02, 2015 |
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Episode 11-Fighting Part 2 / Kids
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Jan 26, 2015 |
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Episode 10-Fighting Part 1 / Parents
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Jan 19, 2015 |
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Episode 09-Disrespectful Exes
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Jan 12, 2015 |
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Episode 08-Dealing with Finances in a blended family
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Jan 05, 2015 |
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Episode 07-Determining Schedules and Visitation
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Dec 29, 2014 |
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Episode 06-Establishing House Rules
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Dec 22, 2014 |
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Episode 05-Moving in Together
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Dec 15, 2014 |
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Episode 04-Holidays and traditions in a Blended Family
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Dec 08, 2014 |
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Dating after Divorce-Episode 03
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Dec 01, 2014 |
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Having a Healthy Divorce-Episode 02
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Dec 01, 2014 |
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Introduction to the Blended Family Podcast-Episode 01
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Nov 27, 2014 |
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Promo
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Oct 03, 2014 |