Enjoying Your Blended Family
by Randall & Scarlett TandyWelcome to Enjoying Your Blended Family! We bring new episodes every Monday and Friday. Mondays are on hot topics in blended families and Fridays are all about fun ideas you can do with your blended family. This podcast is all about strengthening your blended family relationships and having more fun, giving you hope and encouragement so everyone is enjoying the journey together.
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Episodes
225: How Our Mood Swings Affect Our (Step) Mother/Daughter Relationships
1h 19m · PublishedToday Ryleigh (stepdaughter) and Scarlett (Stepmom) talk about menstrual cycles and how they affect mood, which puts a strain on their relationships. This was a hard conversation to have, because PMDD has taken Ryleigh down some dark roads, but we have seen God show up every time.
Follow Ryleigh and her musical journey on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTU0-Nd7DQXh_Bp4VEDEQXQ
Her newest album is filled with stories of growing up in a blended family.
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HOW TO ENJOY YOUR BLENDED FAMILY: 5 Dates To Discover Fun In Your Step-Family, by the end of these 5 dates you will have a great plan and see more fun in your home, helping build stronger family connections and relationships, all while having more laughs and enjoyment as you make lasting memories together.
JOIN OUR EMAIL LIST, and get our FREE BLENDED FAMILY HANGOUT GUIDE today! We send out a weekly email on Friday mornings that is blended family specific; full of encouragement, support, and all of our latest information before anyone else hears about it. Join our B.Fam today!!!
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224: Ways to Help Your Stepdaughter During Different Seasons of Blending | Stepdaughter Chronicles
51m · PublishedI have been getting messages lately from stepmoms asking how they can better support their stepdaughter during different seasons of life. Ironically Ryleigh (my stepdaughter) wrote a song about our stepmother/stepdaughter journey. I immediately asked her if we could discuss it on a podcast and if she would sing the song for you.
In this episode we discuss her feelings when her dad told her he was going to ask me to marry him, the dark season of her teen years, and our reconciliation period. She also shared what she wished we would have done differently.
Follow Ryleigh and her musical journey on youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTU0-Nd7DQXh_Bp4VEDEQXQ
Her newest album is filled with stories about growing up in a blended family.
If you're tired of waiting for your "STEP" family to "BLEND" try this…
STEPFAMILY JUMPSTART: WAYS TO CONNECT INSTANTLY
https://bfam.enjoyingyourblendedfamily.com/opt-in
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HOW TO ENJOY YOUR BLENDED FAMILY: 5 Dates To Discover Fun In Your Step-Family, by the end of these 5 dates you will have a great plan and see more fun in your home, helping build stronger family connections and relationships, all while having more laughs and enjoyment as you make lasting memories together.
JOIN OUR EMAIL LIST, and get our FREE BLENDED FAMILY HANGOUT GUIDE today! We send out a weekly email on Friday mornings that is blended family specific; full of encouragement, support, and all of our latest information before anyone else hears about it. Join our B.Fam today!!!
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223: How it Makes You Feel When Your Parents Talk Crap About Each Other, Stepdaughter Chronicles
40m · PublishedMy stepdaughter has been in my life for 16 years. In the very beginning, our relationship was sweet. Then she quickly realized she wanted a life with just her and her dad and that didn't involve me. I tried my best to be who and what I thought she needed but it wasn't ever enough. It actually had the opposite effect.
Today our relationship is great. It didn't happen by chance though. I had to be willing to grow and she had to come to her own realization.
In this podcast, we will discuss how it makes the child feel when your parents talk crap about each other to you.
Follow Ryleigh and her musical journey on youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTU0-Nd7DQXh_Bp4VEDEQXQ
Her newest album is filled with stories growing up in a blended family.
If you're tired of waiting for your "STEP" family to "BLEND" try this…
STEPFAMILY JUMPSTART: WAYS TO CONNECT INSTANTLY
https://bfam.enjoyingyourblendedfamily.com/opt-in
EPISODE RESOURCES:
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HOW TO ENJOY YOUR BLENDED FAMILY: 5 Dates To Discover Fun In Your Step-Family, by the end of these 5 dates you will have a great plan and see more fun in your home, helping build stronger family connections and relationships, all while having more laughs and enjoyment as you make lasting memories together.
JOIN OUR EMAIL LIST, and get our FREE BLENDED FAMILY HANGOUT GUIDE today! We send out a weekly email on Friday mornings that is blended family specific; full of encouragement, support, and all of our latest information before anyone else hears about it. Join our B.Fam today!!!
If you would, SUBSCRIBE to this podcast, and also leave us a RATING & REVIEW so we can keep spreading the love!
OTHER PLACES YOU CAN FIND US!
PODCAST: Enjoying Your Blended Family
https://open.spotify.com/show/1f1Xx8XZp8GxAJQaoqLygx
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222: What to Expect When You Weren’t Expecting With Jyl Barlow
1h 3m · Published222: What to Expect When You Weren’t Expecting With Jyl Barlow
One of my least favorite stepfamily comments is, “Well you knew what you were signing up for.” That’s like telling a new mom or dad, well you knew parenting was going to be hard so I don’t want to hear you complain about it.
In both situations, you do not know what to expect until you are living it out in real-time. Mostly because every situation is so unique just like every child is unique.
Now of course there are some common situations most stepfamilies face and this episode is full of them. I talked to Jyl Barlow from “What to Expect When You Weren’t Expecting”. We discussed unrealistic expectations, chores, unsupportive grandparents, enjoying your time when your kids are gone, and the moments that make it all worth it.
In the episode, we discussed Jyl’s family's favorite activity and she mentioned, Universal Yums. Click the link to check it out with your family.
I also mentioned conversation cards from Make It a Date, grab them here.
Follow Jyl Barlow on Instagram
Grab your copy of What to Expect When You Weren’t Expecting.
If you're tired of waiting for your "STEP" family to "BLEND" try this…
STEPFAMILY JUMPSTART: WAYS TO CONNECT INSTANTLY
EPISODE RESOURCES:
GET OUT PASS Use code BFAM for 30% off
HOW TO ENJOY YOUR BLENDED FAMILY: 5 Dates To Discover Fun In Your Step-Family, by the end of these 5 dates you will have a great plan and see more fun in your home, helping build stronger family connections and relationships, all while having more laughs and enjoyment as you make lasting memories together.
JOIN OUR EMAIL LIST, and get our FREE BLENDED FAMILY HANGOUT GUIDE today! We send out a weekly email on Friday mornings that is blended family specific; full of encouragement, support, and all of our latest information before anyone else hears about it. Join our B.Fam today!!!
If you would, SUBSCRIBE to this podcast, and also leave us a RATING & REVIEW so we can keep spreading the love!
OTHER PLACES YOU CAN FIND US!
PODCAST: Enjoying Your Blended Family
https://open.spotify.com/show/1f1Xx8XZp8GxAJQaoqLygx
(or you can find it wherever you listen to your podcast at)
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221: How to Find Rest in Your Stepfamily with Jen Debrot
29m · PublishedIf you are anything like me, and a lot of you are, I struggle to find rest. I get passionate about my work, I love to serve others, and then of course family things. Between all of that, I become overwhelmed and exhausted. Did you know that God commands us to rest? This is something many people in our culture now stopped practicing.
I loved Jen’s perspective on this and wanted to earn more. Check out this episode if you could use some rest in your stepfamily.
Follow Jen at Jen Debrot on Instagram
Check out Jen Debrot: Our Blended Journey
The book I referenced in the show was called Take Back Your Family by Jeffery Bethke.
If you're tired of waiting for your "STEP" family to "BLEND" try this…
STEPFAMILY JUMPSTART: WAYS TO CONNECT INSTANTLY
EPISODE RESOURCES:
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HOW TO ENJOY YOUR BLENDED FAMILY: 5 Dates To Discover Fun In Your Step-Family, by the end of these 5 dates you will have a great plan and see more fun in your home, helping build stronger family connections and relationships, all while having more laughs and enjoyment as you make lasting memories together.
JOIN OUR EMAIL LIST, and get our FREE BLENDED FAMILY HANGOUT GUIDE today! We send out a weekly email on Friday mornings that is blended family specific; full of encouragement, support, and all of our latest information before anyone else hears about it. Join our B.Fam today!!!
If you would, SUBSCRIBE to this podcast, and also leave us a RATING & REVIEW so we can keep spreading the love!
OTHER PLACES YOU CAN FIND US!
PODCAST: Enjoying Your Blended Family
https://open.spotify.com/show/1f1Xx8XZp8GxAJQaoqLygx
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220: Sharing Equal Custody Doesn’t Make You a Bad Mom with Jen Debrot
49m · Published220: Sharing Equal Custody Doesn’t Make You a Bad Mom
For so long I thought “GOOD MOMS” have full custody of their kids and anything less meant something was wrong. In today’s episode, I talked to Jen Debrot about her approach to sharing custody.
Follow Jen at Jen Debrot on Instagram
Check out Jen Debrot: Our Blended Journey
If you're tired of waiting for your "STEP" family to "BLEND" try this…
STEPFAMILY JUMPSTART: WAYS TO CONNECT INSTANTLY
EPISODE RESOURCES:
GET OUT PASS Use code BFAM for 30% off
HOW TO ENJOY YOUR BLENDED FAMILY: 5 Dates To Discover Fun In Your Step-Family, by the end of these 5 dates you will have a great plan and see more fun in your home, helping build stronger family connections and relationships, all while having more laughs and enjoyment as you make lasting memories together.
JOIN OUR EMAIL LIST, and get our FREE BLENDED FAMILY HANGOUT GUIDE today! We send out a weekly email on Friday mornings that is blended family specific; full of encouragement, support, and all of our latest information before anyone else hears about it. Join our B.Fam today!!!
If you would, SUBSCRIBE to this podcast, and also leave us a RATING & REVIEW so we can keep spreading the love!
OTHER PLACES YOU CAN FIND US!
PODCAST: Enjoying Your Blended Family
https://open.spotify.com/show/1f1Xx8XZp8GxAJQaoqLygx
(or you can find it wherever you listen to your podcast at)
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219: 14 Ways to Connect With Your Spouse
44m · Published219: 14 Ways to Connect With Your Spouse
In today’s episode Jamee from Make It a Date shares 14 practical, low to no cost ideas to connect. Don’t let another year go by without prioritizing your marriage. Your blended family needs you to have a happy, healthy marriage!
Follow Jamee at Make It a Date on Instagram
Check out Make It a Date Ideas on Etsy
If you're tired of waiting for your "STEP" family to "BLEND" try this…
STEPFAMILY JUMPSTART: WAYS TO CONNECT INSTANTLY
EPISODE RESOURCES:
GET OUT PASS Use code BFAM for 30% off
HOW TO ENJOY YOUR BLENDED FAMILY: 5 Dates To Discover Fun In Your Step-Family, by the end of these 5 dates you will have a great plan and see more fun in your home, helping build stronger family connections and relationships, all while having more laughs and enjoyment as you make lasting memories together.
JOIN OUR EMAIL LIST, and get our FREE BLENDED FAMILY HANGOUT GUIDE today! We send out a weekly email on Friday mornings that is blended family specific; full of encouragement, support, and all of our latest information before anyone else hears about it. Join our B.Fam today!!!
If you would, SUBSCRIBE to this podcast, and also leave us a RATING & REVIEW so we can keep spreading the love!
OTHER PLACES YOU CAN FIND US!
PODCAST: Enjoying Your Blended Family
https://open.spotify.com/show/1f1Xx8XZp8GxAJQaoqLygx
(or you can find it wherever you listen to your podcast at)
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218: What To Do When Your Spouse Comes Out the Closet Special Guest: Jessica Frew
53m · PublishedIn today’s episode, we discuss a topic that most stepfamilies have not experienced, but I know several of you who are and I wanted to pull back the curtain of this forbidden topic and bring you and your family some hope. I brought in the co-host of the Husband-in-Law Podcast, Jessica Frew to talk about her blended family story and how she and her family learned to enjoy their blended family after her 1st husband came out of the closet. Listen to discover what she said is harder than finding out your husband is homosexual.
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Free Workshop - "What Now After Betrayal" February 21st at 7:00 PM MTN. https://theboldlogic.com/whatnowworkshop
Free Workbook - "Trusting Your Gut After Betrayal" - https://theboldlogic.com/freeworkbook
If you're tired of waiting for your "STEP" family to "BLEND" try this…
STEPFAMILY JUMPSTART: WAYS TO CONNECT INSTANTLY
EPISODE RESOURCES:
GET OUT PASS Use code BFAM for 30% off
HOW TO ENJOY YOUR BLENDED FAMILY: 5 Dates To Discover Fun In Your Step-Family, by the end of these 5 dates you will have a great plan and see more fun in your home, helping build stronger family connections and relationships, all while having more laughs and enjoyment as you make lasting memories together.
JOIN OUR EMAIL LIST, and get our FREE BLENDED FAMILY HANGOUT GUIDE today! We send out a weekly email on Friday mornings that is blended family specific; full of encouragement, support, and all of our latest information before anyone else hears about it. Join our B.Fam today!!!
If you would, SUBSCRIBE to this podcast, and also leave us a RATING & REVIEW so we can keep spreading the love!
OTHER PLACES YOU CAN FIND US!
PODCAST: Enjoying Your Blended Family
https://open.spotify.com/show/1f1Xx8XZp8GxAJQaoqLygx
(or you can find it wherever you listen to your podcast at)
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217: Help Your Kid Communicate With You and Your Coparent
43m · PublishedTeaching our kids emotional intelligence will benefit them for the rest of their lives in all their relationships.
I love finding and sharing tools that will help your stepfamily blend smoothly.
In this episode, I talked with Fiona Kong about this simple tool she used to help her young son express his feelings each day while living in 2 homes!
This simple little $2 planner from the dollar store gave her, her co-parent, and her son the ability to openly communicate between houses!
She has gone on to make it into a resource to help other families do the same!
My prayer is that each one of you would grab a copy for each of your kids or take a moment to make your own.
Home Sweet Home Journal https://amzn.to/493PQW8
If you're tired of waiting for your "STEP" family to "BLEND" try this…
STEPFAMILY JUMPSTART: WAYS TO CONNECT INSTANTLY
EPISODE RESOURCES:
GET OUT PASS Use code BFAM for 30% off
HOW TO ENJOY YOUR BLENDED FAMILY: 5 Dates To Discover Fun In Your Step-Family, by the end of these 5 dates you will have a great plan and see more fun in your home, helping build stronger family connections and relationships, all while having more laughs and enjoyment as you make lasting memories together.
JOIN OUR EMAIL LIST, and get our FREE BLENDED FAMILY HANGOUT GUIDE today! We send out a weekly email on Friday mornings that is blended family specific; full of encouragement, support, and all of our latest information before anyone else hears about it. Join our B.Fam today!!!
If you would, SUBSCRIBE to this podcast, and also leave us a RATING & REVIEW so we can keep spreading the love!
OTHER PLACES YOU CAN FIND US!
PODCAST: Enjoying Your Blended Family
https://open.spotify.com/show/1f1Xx8XZp8GxAJQaoqLygx
(or you can find it wherever you listen to your podcast at)
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216. My Kids Went to Live With Their Other Parent, Now What?
35m · PublishedLately, we have had lots of people join our B. Fam community who are walking through the same storm we went through. Each of our kids went to live with their other parents when they became teens against our better judgment.
This was a heartbreaking and devastating season for our family. As hard as it was though it taught us all a lot about ourselves and our family.
In this episode, I share my story about the season my biological kids went to live with their dad, what I did while they were gone, and how we reconnected.
This episode is part 2, if you missed episode 215, give it a listen, because it explains why I let them leave and what not to do when your kids want to live with their other parent.
If you're tired of waiting for your "STEP" family to "BLEND" try this…
STEPFAMILY JUMPSTART: WAYS TO CONNECT INSTANTLY
EPISODE RESOURCES:
GET OUT PASS Use code BFAM for 30% off
HOW TO ENJOY YOUR BLENDED FAMILY: 5 Dates To Discover Fun In Your Step-Family, by the end of these 5 dates you will have a great plan and see more fun in your home, helping build stronger family connections and relationships, all while having more laughs and enjoyment as you make lasting memories together.
JOIN OUR EMAIL LIST, and get our FREE BLENDED FAMILY HANGOUT GUIDE today! We send out a weekly email on Friday mornings that are blended family specific; full of encouragement, support, and all of our latest information before anyone else hears about it. Join our B.Fam today!!!
If you would, SUBSCRIBE to this podcast, and also leave us a RATING & REVIEW so we can keep spreading the love!
OTHER PLACES YOU CAN FIND US!
PODCAST: Enjoying Your Blended Family
https://open.spotify.com/show/1f1Xx8XZp8GxAJQaoqLygx
(or you can find it wherever you listen to your podcast at)
Follow us on INSTAGRAM
Join Our FACEBOOK GROUP
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Contact: [email protected]
Enjoying Your Blended Family has 254 episodes in total of non- explicit content. Total playtime is 163:49:01. The language of the podcast is English. This podcast has been added on November 28th 2022. It might contain more episodes than the ones shown here. It was last updated on June 6th, 2024 18:42.
