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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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01:11:10

185: Interview With Anthony Cancel ~ Pro Se Dad

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2022/12/16

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

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01:19:48

184: Stepmom Who Used To Be High Conflict

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2022/12/09

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

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01:22:27

183: Stepmom Known As The Friend

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2022/12/02

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

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01:28:37

182: Stepcouple Experiencing Parental Alienation

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2022/11/25

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

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01:16:20

181: Adoptive Mom Who Doesn't Love Her Adopted Kids...

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2022/11/18

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

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01:39:22

180: Interview With Dr. Lisa Marie Bobby - Importance...

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2022/11/11

In this episode of the Nacho Kids Podcast, Lori and David, founders of Nacho Kids, interview Dr. Lisa Marie Bobby, PhD, LMFT, LP, BCC. She has a Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology from the University of Colorado, and a PhD in Counseling Psychology from the University of Northern Colorado. She is also the host of “The Love, Happiness, & Success Podcast”. In this episode, we discuss: Bullying Negative thinking Thinking patterns The importance of vetting a therapist

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01:14:37

179: Stepmom Who Blocked Bio Mom

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2022/11/04

In this episode of the Nacho Kids Podcast, Lori, co-founder of Nacho Kids, interviews a stepmom from Pennsylvania. She has been blending for three years, has two stepkids, one ours kid, and another ours kid on the way. In this episode, we discuss: Changes in visitation schedules Nachoing Dealing with a high conflict bio mom Not caring more than the bio parent Blocking bio mom

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01:14:52

178: Becoming A Full-time Stepmom Unexpectedly

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2022/10/28

In this episode of the Nacho Kids Podcast, Lori, co-founder of Nacho Kids, interviews stepmom Amy. Amy was a widow before becoming a stepmom. She has been blending for two years, has two stepkids, and one ours kid. In this episode, we discuss: Grieving the nuclear family dreams Becoming a full-time stepmom unexpectedly Having one stepkid with you, and one alienated The stepkids going back and forth between homes The stepmom label

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01:25:15

177: Interview With Dr. Tara Egan ~ Egan Counseling...

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2022/10/21

In this episode of the Nacho Kids Podcast, Lori and David, founders of Nacho Kids, interview Dr. Tara Egan of Egan Counseling & Consulting. Dr. Tara Egan also has a podcast, “One Day You’ll Thank Me.” She has been blending for seven years, is a bio mom to two kids, and a stepmom to four stepkids. In this episode, we discuss: Starting off slowly Blended challenges Disengaging BIFF Thinking positively

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01:33:42

176: Interview With Josh & Kristy Groce ~ Perfectly...

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2022/10/14

In this episode of the Nacho Kids Podcast, Lori and David, founders of Nacho Kids, interview Josh & Kristy Groce of the Perfectly Blended Podcast. They have been blending for over 10 years and have two bio kids each. *** Disclaimer: Mention of abuse and alcoholism. *** In this episode, we discuss: Doing everything wrong When stepkid is mean to bio kid Overcoming blended challenges Being perfectly blended ~ or not

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01:31:48

175: Stepmom's Husband Awarded Custody After Bio Mom...

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2022/10/07

In this episode of the Nacho Kids Podcast, Lori, co-founder of Nacho Kids, interviews stepmom Hays. Hays grew up in a blended family and has been blending with her husband for 2-½ years, has two stepkids and one bio kid. Her husband was recently awarded custody of his daughter due to bio mom neglecting the child’s medical condition. In this episode, we discuss: Growing up in a blended family vs becoming a stepmom When bio parent neglects child’s medical needs Family court - guardian ad litem

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01:07:43

174: Interview With Ashley Gerhard ~ Phoenix...

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2022/09/30

In this episode of the Nacho Kids Podcast, Lori, co-founder of Nacho Kids, interviews Ashley Gerhard of Phoenix Transformation ~ Phoenix Parent Coaching. Ashley has been blending for three years and has three stepkids and four bio kids. Ashley comes from a blended family herself. In this episode, we discuss: Growing up in a blended family vs becoming a stepmom Shifting your perspective with Nachoing Boundaries Being a sensitive stepmom

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01:20:34

173: Interview With Shawn Simon ~ Author of "Stepping...

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2022/09/23

In this episode of the Nacho Kids Podcast, Lori, co-founder of Nacho Kids, interviews Shawn Simon, author of “Stepping Into A New Role: Stories from Stepmoms.” Shawn has been blending for 17 years, has two stepkids, and has no bio kids, but has dogs.. In this episode, we discuss: Being a childless stepmom Dealing with a high conflict ex When stepkid is mean to your animals You knew what you were getting into

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01:04:02

172: Stepmom Fights Being The Parent That Cares The Most

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2022/09/16

In this episode of the Nacho Kids Podcast, Lori, co-founder of Nacho Kids, interviews a stepmom that fights being the parent that cares the most. She’s been blending for six years and has three stepkids and three ours kids! In this episode, we discuss: Being a child of divorce and a stepmom Fighting being the parent that cares the most Court Trauma How Nachoing has helped Co-parenting with bio mom

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01:06:12

171: Interview With An Adult Stepkid

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2022/09/09

In this episode of the Nacho Kids Podcast, Lori and David, founders of Nacho Kids, interview an adult stepkid. She shares with us what it was like growing up as a stepkid! In this episode, we discuss: Being the eldest sibling Mini-parent Moving into stepdad’s home Dinnertime Bonds with stepsiblings

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01:23:47

170: Stepmom Turned Nacho Mom

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2022/09/02

** Disclaimer: This episode contains discussion of addiction and alcoholism. ** In this episode of the Nacho Kids Podcast, Lori, co-founder of Nacho Kids, interviews a stepmom who has been blending for 1-½ years and Nachoing for about 5 months. She has three stepkids and two bio kids. In this episode, we discuss: Kids wanting a family Coming into the stepkids' lives at older ages It’s ok that you are not a nuclear family Stop comparing! Loving them like your own without parenting like your

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01:33:41

169: Stepmom’s Husband Received Primary Custody &...

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2022/08/26

** Disclaimer: This episode may contain adult language- we tried to remove all of them, but in case we missed one. ** In this episode of the Nacho Kids Podcast, Lori, co-founder of Nacho Kids, interviews a stepmom from Colorado. She has been blending for six years and has one stepson and one “ours” kid. In this episode, we discuss: Fighting for custody and then giving it up Dealing with a high conflict bio mom Husband and his stepkids from his previous blend Not caring more than the bio

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01:01:03

168: Interview With A Husband's Wife

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2022/08/19

*** Disclaimer: Mention of sexual abuse, violence, miscarriage, and witchcraft *** In this episode of the Nacho Kids Podcast, Lori, co-founder of Nacho Kids, interviews a husband’s wife. She has been blending for ten years, her husband has two kids, and they have six kids together. In this episode, we discuss: Stepping out of the stepmom role Changes in visitation Being threatened by the stepkid Being accused of abuse by stepkid

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01:42:25

167: Childfree Stepmom Nachos

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2022/08/12

In this episode of the Nacho Kids Podcast, Lori, co-founder of Nacho Kids, interviews a childfree stepmom from Arizona. She has been blending for seven years and has three stepkids. She has an extraordinary relationship with one of her stepdaughters. In this episode, we discuss: Feeling like you don’t belong Feeling a lack of control in your own home Having a mother/daughter relationship with stepkid Being a collection of everyone’s demands Focusing on your marriage

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01:38:22

166: Bio Dad Hasn't Talked To His Kids In Four Years

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2022/08/05

**DISCLAIMER- Mention of suicide *** In this episode of the Nacho Kids Podcast, Lori, co-founder of Nacho Kids, interviews a bio dad who hasn’t seen his kids in four years. After years of parental alienation, he worked hard to rebuild the relationships with his kids, and things were going well. Three to four months after a great time with them on a week-long vacation, things changed. He received a long text message that they didn’t want to be a part of his life anymore. In this episode, we discuss:

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