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PODCAST

The Nacho Kids Podcast: Blended Family Lifesaver

Lori Sims & David Sims

Stepfamilies and blended families are very challenging. With a failure rate of over 70%, it"s clear that blended families need help. Nacho Kids founders and blended family coaches, Lori and David Sims, are here to help blended families save their sanity and relationships. You"ll hear the hosts and guests discuss the struggles and successes of blended family life and learn how the Nacho Kids Method is changing lives and saving relationships around the world.

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All Episodes

01:16:54

239: Stepmom Considers One Of Her Stepkids As Her Own

The Nacho Kids Podcast: Blended Family Lifesaver ·

2023/12/29

In this episode, Lori Sims, co-founder of Nacho Kids Nacho Parenting, talks to a stepmom who has been blending for seven years. She has two bio kids, whose fathers are not in the picture, and she has four stepkids with three different bio moms. She considers one of the stepkids as her own. In this episode, we discuss the following: Being a stepkid and a stepmom Loving one stepkid as your own When your bio kids other parent is absent When the bio parent remarries quickly Nacho Kids Academy

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01:12:48

238: Stepmom Accused of Abuse

The Nacho Kids Podcast: Blended Family Lifesaver ·

2023/12/22

** Disclaimer- Accusation Of Abuse ** In this episode, Lori Sims, co-founder of Nacho Kids Nacho Parenting, talks to a full-time childless stepmom. This stepmom has been blending for fourteen years, and has three adult stepkids. After one of her stepkids accused her of abuse, stepmom moved out of the home. She did not return to the home until after the stepkid had moved out. In this episode, we discuss the following: Being a childless stepmom Accused of abuse by stepkid Moving out of the

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01:07:21

237: Stepdad Nick Rothwell

The Nacho Kids Podcast: Blended Family Lifesaver ·

2023/12/15

** Disclaimer: Mention of alcoholism and miscarriage ** In this episode, Lori Sims, co-founder of Nacho Kids Nacho Parenting, talks to Nick Rothwell. Nick is a stepdad to three stepkids. Nick realized he needed to change the way he interacted with his stepkids in order to have a better blend. In this episode, we discuss the following: Being a stepdad and not a bio dad When the stepkids dad loses visitation Seeing the blend as a family Feeling the need to save your partner and their kids

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01:05:46

236: Jeanette Soltys ~ Stepmom And Divorce & Custody...

The Nacho Kids Podcast: Blended Family Lifesaver ·

2023/12/08

In this episode, Lori and David Sims, founders of Nacho Kids Nacho Parenting, talk to Jeanette Soltys a divorce and custody attorney, and also a stepmom! The hardest part of her blend is dealing with what the kids say to their other bio parent and assumptions being made about their home. She works to help couples have a more amicable and less costly divorce and custody agreement. In this episode, we discuss the following: Being a stepmom and a Divorce and custody attorney Co-parenting

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01:12:06

235: Interview With Kari Kling

The Nacho Kids Podcast: Blended Family Lifesaver ·

2023/12/01

In this episode, Lori and David Sims, founders of Nacho Kids Nacho Parenting, interview Kari Kling. Kari grew up in blended families and shares her story about the differences she experienced in her blends. In this episode, we discuss the following: Having divorced parents when it wasn’t the norm Learning to have a stable committed relationship after having divorced parents Not all blends are the same for the stepkid It’s not always fair between bio and stepkids Stepkids feel they have no

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01:16:09

234: Nacho Stepmom Considers Her Stepkids As Her Own

The Nacho Kids Podcast: Blended Family Lifesaver ·

2023/11/24

*** DISCLAIMER: Mention of sexual abuse In this episode, Lori Sims, founder of Nacho Kids Nacho Parenting, interviews stepmom Terra. Terra has been blending for 10 years, has two stepkids and no biological kids. Although she considers her stepkids her kids, she still uses the Nacho Kids method. Stepparenting isn’t easy, as we know, and Terra also had to fight breast cancer! In this episode, we discuss the following: Dealing with a bi-polar bio mom Having breast cancer while blending

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01:06:15

233: Talking Expectations With Alison O'Mahony ~ Be...

The Nacho Kids Podcast: Blended Family Lifesaver ·

2023/11/17

In this episode, Lori Sims, founder of Nacho Kids Nacho Parenting, talks with Alison O’Mahony of Be Step Wise about expectations. We have expectations every day from almost everyone we encounter. Why do we have these expectations? What expectations should we have in the blend? Are these expectations realistic? In this episode, we discuss the following: Feeling different towards kids Can’t love people on demand Expectations = Disappointment Nacho Kids Academy Nacho Parenting Success

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01:12:28

232: Stepmom Has Come To Terms That She'll Always...

The Nacho Kids Podcast: Blended Family Lifesaver ·

2023/11/10

In this episode, Lori Sims, founder of Nacho Kids Nacho Parenting, interviews a stepmom from Pennsylvania. This stepmom has been blending for five years, has four bio kids ages nineteen to thirty, and has four stepkids ages twelve to twenty three. Her kids’ bio dad is not in the picture, and her stepkids’ bio mom is two-faced. In this episode, we discuss the following: Being ignored by the stepkid Coming to terms you’ll always be an outsider as the stepmom Parental Alienation Expectations

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01:12:30

231: Jason Kreidman ~ Dad University

The Nacho Kids Podcast: Blended Family Lifesaver ·

2023/11/03

In this episode, Lori Sims, founder of Nacho Kids Nacho Parenting, interviews Jason Kreidman with Dad University. Jason struggled with the transition from being single to a married dad with kids. He found himself overwhelmed and stressed out with the increase in responsibilities and demands. He was taking his stress out on his young children and recognized that he needed to change the way he was doing things in order to be a successful father. In this episode, we discuss the following: Being a

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01:16:41

230: Lori Sims & Tracy Dalgleish Talk Boundaries And...

The Nacho Kids Podcast: Blended Family Lifesaver ·

2023/10/27

In this episode, Lori Sims, founder of Nacho Kids Nacho Parenting, interviews Dr. Tracy Dalgleish. In this episode, we discuss the following: Boundaries Negative relationship cycles Expectations vs reality Wise mind vs reactive mind 4 C’s - Curiosity, Compassion, Connection, and Collaboration Nacho Kids Academy Nacho Parenting Success Story: “The Nacho Kids Academy changed my life! ” ~ E.P.

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01:09:37

229: Stepmom With Hers, His, And Ours Kids

The Nacho Kids Podcast: Blended Family Lifesaver ·

2023/10/20

In this episode, Lori Sims, founder of Nacho Kids Nacho Parenting, talks to stepmom Kim. Kim has been blending for nine years, has two bio kids, three stepkids, and one ours kid. The stepkids are with her and her husband full-time. The first few years of the blend, the kids got along great! Things got difficult. Kim’s bio daughter clashed with Kim’s husband. Things got so bad, her daughter decided to go live with her bio dad. In this episode, we discuss the following: Having the stepkids

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01:25:12

228: CA Stepmom Being A Stepkid Versus Being A Stepmom

The Nacho Kids Podcast: Blended Family Lifesaver ·

2023/10/13

DISCLAIMER: Mention of abuse and suicide in this episode. In this episode, Lori Sims, founder of Nacho Kids Nacho Parenting, welcomes a previous stepmom back to share her story of being a stepkid versus being a stepmom. Stepmom had a lot of resentment towards her dad for not being a part of her life. She would visit her dad in the summer, until she chose to go live with him and her stepmom. She expected her blend as a stepmom to be like the blend she grew up in. And it was not. In this episode, we

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227: Stepmom Sets Boundaries

The Nacho Kids Podcast: Blended Family Lifesaver ·

2023/10/06

In this episode, Lori Sims, founder of Nacho Kids Nacho Parenting, talks to a stepmom who has been blending for ten years, has three stepkids, three bio kids, and one ours kid. She did not go in expecting to be the stepkids mom. Nor did she expect bio mom would be a stalker! The preacher at the church they all attended even told Bio Mom she couldn’t sit behind her ex, stepmom, and the kids. Like many stepmoms, she wishes she would have found Nacho Kids Nacho Parenting sooner. In this episode, we

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01:15:25

226: Stepmom And Her Husband Nacho Each Other's Kids

The Nacho Kids Podcast: Blended Family Lifesaver ·

2023/09/29

In this episode, Lori Sims, founder of Nacho Kids Nacho Parenting, interviews a stepmom who has been blending for three years, has three bio kids 50/50, and two stepkids 50/50. Struggling with differences in parenting, she looked for information and found the Nacho Kids podcast. Something that was said in that podcast clicked! That’s when her Nacho journey began! And now she and her husband Nacho each other’s kids! In this episode, we discuss the following: Differences in parenting Nachoing

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01:10:54

225: Stepmom Struggling With Infertility Loves...

The Nacho Kids Podcast: Blended Family Lifesaver ·

2023/09/22

In this episode, Lori, founder of Nacho Kids Nacho Parenting, interviews a stepmom who has been blending for four years, has one stepdaughter 50/50, and is struggling with fertility issues. Despite the relationship with bio mom not being as smooth as before stepmom moved in, stepmom is very involved with stepdaughter and said she considers her as her own daughter. In this episode, we discuss the following: Infertility as a stepmom When your partner wants you to co-parent the stepkid Feeling

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01:43:22

224: Stepmom Regrets Pushing Her Partner To Get More...

The Nacho Kids Podcast: Blended Family Lifesaver ·

2023/09/15

In this episode, Lori, founder of Nacho Kids Nacho Parenting, interviews a stepmom from California! Being a stepkid herself, she thought her blend with her husband would be like the one she had as a stepkid. Of course, this blend was nothing like the one she knew. Her partner and his ex had a casual schedule regarding visitations and stepmom thought it should be more defined visitation and pushed her partner to get more time with his kids. This is something she regrets. In this episode, we discuss

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01:22:30

223: Healing After Partner Had Affair With High...

The Nacho Kids Podcast: Blended Family Lifesaver ·

2023/09/08

In this episode, Lori, founder of Nacho Kids Nacho Parenting, interviews a stepmom from Idaho. She has two stepkids, with two different bio moms, and one child of her own. To add to the stress of blending, three months before this stepmom and her partner married, he had an affair with one of his kid’s bio moms. Stepmom chose to forgive him and work on healing from the affair. When stepmom became depressed from the blended stress, she started researching and found the Nacho Kids Academy! In this

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01:11:48

222: Stepmom Was Judgmental Before Having Kids Of Her...

The Nacho Kids Podcast: Blended Family Lifesaver ·

2023/09/01

In this episode, Lori, founder of Nacho Kids Nacho Parenting, interviews stepmom Jenn. Jenn has been blending for 5 years, has three stepkids, and two “ours” kids. Like many stepmoms, Jenn came in gung ho ready to win stepmom of the year! As with every blend, the relationships have changed in her blend over time. In this episode, we discuss the following: Adding an “ours” kid to the blend Learning from Nacho Letting go of the nuclear family dreams Ebbs and flows of relationships in the

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01:12:13

221: Stepmom Given Authority To Parent Her Stepkids

The Nacho Kids Podcast: Blended Family Lifesaver ·

2023/08/25

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

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01:08:31

220: Interview With Alison O'Mahony ~ Be Stepwise

The Nacho Kids Podcast: Blended Family Lifesaver ·

2023/08/18

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

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