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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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01:19:52

285: Stepmom's Second Blend

The Nacho Kids Podcast: Blended Family Lifesaver ·

2024/11/15

Welcome to the NK Podcast Shared! In episode 285, Lori sits down with Becky, a stepmom navigating the intricacies of her second blended family. Lori and Becky delve into the challenges and emotional landscape of co-parenting with a partner's ex-spouse, particularly when negative influences and controlling behaviors emerge. They explore meaningful strategies for establishing healthy boundaries, maintaining positive interactions with stepchildren, and prioritizing the well-being of the family unit

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01:07:53

284: Financial Planning in the Blend ~ Brian Peterson

The Nacho Kids Podcast: Blended Family Lifesaver ·

2024/11/08

Welcome to NK Podcast Shared, Episode 284! In today's episode, host Lori sits down with guest Brian Peterson to dive deep into the financial intricacies of blended families. Brian, with over 16 years of experience in financial planning and a personal background in blended family dynamics, offers invaluable insights into managing finances. They discuss the advantages of placing land in trusts, the importance of financial transparency, and strategies to handle the complex finances of blended families

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283: Our Family Wizard ~ Kevin Dorsey

The Nacho Kids Podcast: Blended Family Lifesaver ·

2024/11/01

Welcome back to NK Podcast Shared! In today's episode, host Lori delves into a vital discussion on the increasing role of mediation and technology in reducing the stress of parental disputes during divorce and separation. Joined by our expert guest, they explore the importance of keeping children's best interests at heart while navigating the complexities of family law. We'll highlight the growing trend of parents opting for out-of-court conflict resolution, the challenges faced by those

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01:05:58

282: Financial Planning For Blended Families ~ Mikel...

The Nacho Kids Podcast: Blended Family Lifesaver ·

2024/10/25

Welcome to Episode 282 of NK Podcast! In this insightful episode, hosts David and Lori are joined by returning guest Mikel Van Cleve, a certified financial planner with a focus on blended family dynamics. Mikel was previously on episode 273 where he discussed his blended family experience. Today, we delve deep into the intricacies of estate planning, financial transparency, and the unique challenges faced by blended families. Mikel shares his expert advice on finding qualified estate attorneys and

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52:53

281: The Birth of Nacho Kids Nacho Parenting

The Nacho Kids Podcast: Blended Family Lifesaver ·

2024/10/18

Welcome to episode 281 of the NK Podcast Shared! In today's episode, hosts David and Lori take us on an introspective journey as they reflect on their complex and often tumultuous path of blending their family. From personal stories about negotiating relationships with stepchildren, coping with emotional and physical health crises, and the innovative concept of "Nachoing," they reveal the raw, real side of navigating blended family dynamics. They recount their own experiences, from the optimism at

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280: Ours Kid Turned Stepmom

The Nacho Kids Podcast: Blended Family Lifesaver ·

2024/10/11

Welcome back to the NK Podcast Shared! In today's episode, Lori is joined by returning guest Keri to dive deep into the complexities of modern family dynamics, focusing on blended families. Lori starts by sharing her feelings about having a different last name from her son, Jackson, and the emotional weight it carries. Keri opens up about her joy in changing her name after marriage for family unity, and they explore the evolving perspectives on last names and identity. The conversation also tackles

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01:15:00

279: The Anxious Stepmom ~ Michaela Bucchianari

The Nacho Kids Podcast: Blended Family Lifesaver ·

2024/10/04

Welcome back to the Nacho Kids Podcast! In today's episode, host Lori chats with Michaela Bucchianari, "The Anxious Stepmom." Learn more about Michaela's journey of navigating anxiety, from her professional expertise as a clinical psychologist to her real-life experiences as a stepmom. Listen as Michaela shares how her skills-focused approach transformed her perspective on stepmotherhood, making it an enjoyable part of her life. You'll hear about Lori and Michaela's relatable stories of panic

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54:55

278: Between Two Homes ~ Bradley S. Craig Part II

The Nacho Kids Podcast: Blended Family Lifesaver ·

2024/09/27

Welcome to NK Podcast 278. In this episode, titled "Between Two Homes ~ Bradley Craig Part II," we're thrilled to continue our enlightening conversation with Bradley S. Craig, author of "Between 2 Homes." Bradley, a mediator and family dynamics expert, dives deep into the intricacies of co-parenting, our terminology, and the evolving structures of blended families. Lori and Bradley discuss why he prefers the term "period of responsibility" over "period of possession." We unpack the concept of

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47:37

277: Between Two Homes ~ Bradley Craig

The Nacho Kids Podcast: Blended Family Lifesaver ·

2024/09/20

Welcome to NK Podcast 277, where we dive deep into the complexities of blended families, co-parenting, and everything in between. In today's episode, Lori has the pleasure of speaking with esteemed guest Bradley S Craig, a Licensed Master Social Worker and Certified Family Life Educator, known for his insightful book Between 2 Homes. Today’s conversation ranges from the nuanced roles of stepparents to the intricacies of custody modifications, all the way through effective co-parenting techniques

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39:05

276: Stepkid Views Nachoing Stepmom As Mum

The Nacho Kids Podcast: Blended Family Lifesaver ·

2024/09/13

Welcome to Episode 276 of the Nacho Kids Podcast! In this episode, hosts David and Lori discuss some of the complexities of stepfamily dynamics with special guests Will and his stepmom Jo. Jo, who has no biological children and has been in a relationship with Will’s father for four years. They explore Will’s transition from living with his mother to moving full-time with his father and Jo, discussing how responsibilities and structure have positively impacted his life. Will opens up about the

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275: Stepfamily Expectations

The Nacho Kids Podcast: Blended Family Lifesaver ·

2024/09/06

Welcome back to another exciting episode of the Nacho Kids Podcast! This is Episode 275, and we have a jam-packed show for you today. I'm your host, David, and as always, I'm joined by the wonderful Lori. We have some thrilling updates and announcements and an insightful conversation about expectations in blended families. We'll kick things off with our upcoming events—starting with a meet and greet in Denver, Colorado. If you're in the area, don't miss this chance to connect with us! Plus, we have

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25:34

274: The Holidays Are Coming

The Nacho Kids Podcast: Blended Family Lifesaver ·

2024/08/30

Welcome back to the Nacho Kids Podcast! In this enlightening episode, hosts David and Lori dive deep into the complexities of blended family dynamics just in time for the holiday season. Tune in as they share insights on upcoming events like the 5th Annual Step Family Summit with Claudette Chenevert and the release of exciting challenges such as the Nacho Guided "Change Your Stinking Thinking" Challenge, and a special opportunity for our podcast listeners. Lori and David discuss navigating family

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44:10

273: Nacho Really Works!

The Nacho Kids Podcast: Blended Family Lifesaver ·

2024/08/23

Welcome to Episode 273 of the NK Podcast, "Nacho Parenting Really Works!" Today, Lori dives into the fascinating dynamics of blended families with her special guest, Mikel Van Cleve, a certified financial planner with a unique personal story. Mikel opens up about embarking on a whirlwind romance that led to marriage just three months later. We explore their challenges with differing parenting styles, their impact on their children, and the innovative Nacho Parenting technique that transformed their

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01:02:55

272: Balancing Nacho as a Christian Stepdad

The Nacho Kids Podcast: Blended Family Lifesaver ·

2024/08/16

Welcome to NK Podcast! In today's episode, we dive deep into the intricate world of blended families with our special guest, Matthew Steiner. As a Christian stepdad who has navigated the complexities of step-parenting and the "Nacho" method, Matthew shares his journey of balancing faith, family dynamics, and the emotional challenges that come with being a stepparent. Matthew opens up about his personal experiences, including the frustrations of not being able to control decisions and timelines

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271: Things Changed When She Had Her Own Kid

The Nacho Kids Podcast: Blended Family Lifesaver ·

2024/08/09

Welcome to another episode of the NK Podcast! Today we’re diving into a compelling and deeply personal conversation with an anonymous stepmom, who shares her experience navigating the complex dynamics of blended family life. In this episode, anonymous stepmom discusses her struggle with being overprotective, and the challenges posed by her partner’s high-conflict ex. We’ll explore how she juggles being a step-parent, dealing with traumatic events, and maintaining her mental health through

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01:14:23

270: Stepmom Finally Started Nachoing

The Nacho Kids Podcast: Blended Family Lifesaver ·

2024/08/02

In this episode, Lori talks with Keri, a stepmom of four years who has one bio kid and two stepkids, well technically one stepkid. The other stepkid is not her partner’s biological child and stopped coming for visitation about two years ago. This is her second blended family. Her first blend lasted eight years, and Keri was very involved in her stepdaughter’s life. After swearing to never date anyone else with kids, she met her now husband and yep, ended up in another blend. And guess what? This

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55:07

269: Billie Tarascio ~ Modern Law

The Nacho Kids Podcast: Blended Family Lifesaver ·

2024/07/26

In this episode, Lori and David talk to family law attorney Billie Tarascio of Modern Law. Billie supports the Nacho method and discusses some family court issues. In this episode, we discuss the following: Nacho Kids Family court challenges Self-representation Nacho Kids Academy Success Story: “My son and his new wife are a blended family. I joined the Academy in hopes of learning things to help them navigate their blend. It was absolutely amazing the amount of content in the Academy! I

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01:18:43

268: Perception Is Not Reality

The Nacho Kids Podcast: Blended Family Lifesaver ·

2024/07/20

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267: When Will The Stepparent Love My Kid Like Their Own

The Nacho Kids Podcast: Blended Family Lifesaver ·

2024/07/12

In this episode, Lori and David answer questions submitted by followers. These questions are based solely on the question without having any details of the person’s dynamics. In this episode, we discuss the following: Relationship between stepparent and stepkid What if the bio parent doesn’t step up What if you hate your stepkid and have zero desire to fix it Should you Nacho from the beginning or wait until things cause stress Nacho Kids Academy Success Story: “I hated my life. I had no

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266: Lori & David Answer Nacho Questions

The Nacho Kids Podcast: Blended Family Lifesaver ·

2024/07/05

In this episode, Lori and David answer questions submitted by followers. These questions are based solely on the question without having any details of the person’s dynamics. In this episode, we discuss the following: How do you get a Disneyland parent to stop guilt parenting? How to get your grown up stepkid to allow you to see the grandchildren more? How do you nacho stuff that directly affects you?! Does it get better after they all turn 18? Is blending always this hard? Nacho Kids

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