Blended Family Podcast

melissa@blendedfamilypodcast.com www.blendedfamilypodcast.com   Carole Lieberman, M.D., M.P.H. is a board-certified Beverly Hills psychiatrist and an award-winning and bestselling author. She was trained at NYU-Bellevue and at Anna Freud's London Clinic. She has served on the Clinical Faculty of UCLA's Neuropsychiatric Institute for years.  When Dr. Carole isn't seeing patients or testifying at trials as a forensic psychiatrist/expert witness, she's working as a three-time, Emmy-honored TV personality who has appeared on Oprah, the Today Show, Good Morning America, CNN, Fox News, HLN, ET, ABC, CBS, NBC and many more.  Additionally, Dr. Carole hosts two radio shows/podcasts and travels the world speaking about her books, especially her latest book for children (and their parents and teachers), Lions and Tigers and Terrorists, Oh My! How to Protect Your Child in a Time of Terror.   Her personal story Current events, COVID, and how it's affecting people Crisis fatigue-what is it, and why are we seeing so much o

melissa@blendedfamilypodcast.com www.blendedfamilypodcast.com    IAN MORGAN CRON is a bestselling author, psychotherapist, Enneagram teacher, Episcopal priest, and the host of the popular podcast, Typology. His books include the national bestseller, The Road Back to You: An Enneagram Journey to Self-Discovery, his novel Chasing Francis, and the spiritual memoir Jesus, My Father, the CIA, and Me. Known for his transparency, humor and depth of insight into the inner workings of the human heart and mind, Ian uses the Enneagram personality-typing system as a tool to help leaders cultivate self-awareness and emotional wisdom. He is a sought-after speaker, thinker and advisor to a growing roster of clients such as the Discovery Channel, Ramsey Solutions, Michael Hyatt Company, Warner Brothers Music, OCLC, among others. He and his wife, Anne, have three children and live in Nashville, Tennessee.   In this show we discuss   His personal story  What brought him into working with Enneagram  What an enneagram is, and w

melissa@blendedfamilypodcast.com www.blendedfamilypodcast.com April and Loren are the hosts of the Co-Parenting Past Chaos Podcast.  They are the wife and former wife of the same man.  Collectively, they co-parent six children, all while living in the same neighborhood.  During their three-year courtroom, custody battle, they encountered several trials and tribulations.  Despite the past, these two courageous women have worked very hard to create an everlasting friendship.  Their goal to shed a positive light on co-parenting, while advocating for better communication for the parents of children in broken homes. Together, they hope to use their experience to build a community of blended families that focus on putting the children’s needs above their own. They join this episode to discuss   Their personal story How their relationship has evolved over time How the rest of their family interacts together  How they handle discipline and structure Benefits of being best friends with the other mom Challenges of bei

melissa@blendedfamilypodcast.com www.blendedfamilypodcast.com   Cynthia Cummin’s is a top Realtor and mindful living expert in San Francisco, with 3 decades’ of hard-won wisdom on everything to do with home and real estate. Her blog - RealEstateTherapy.org - addresses the deeper meanings of home and real estate, and her perspectives on that subject shed new light on a topic that’s usually reduced to a recitation of statistics and top-ten tips for the homeowner. In this interview we discuss Her personal story Her blended family, and how it’s helped her in her business Why she loves real estate Her blog, Real Estate Therapy The importance of a good living arrangement in a blended family Things to consider before buying a home  How to create peaceful space, and the importance of finding it in a home What are some changes people can make to a home to make it work rather than feeling like they have to separate or find a different home How important is it to consider our children’s feelings throughout the process

melissa@blendedfamilypodcast.com www.blendedfamilypodcast.com   The current state of affairs in our world is leaving many confused and downright angry. Regardless of anyone’s viewpoint, I think we can all agree that we see the very worst in people lately. In this show, I’m going to share why it’s important to hold space for those people, even if we do not agree with them or their actions. In the home it is equally as important to hold space for those close to you. I’m also going to give you tips on how to do it, as well as what not to do! Connect with me Join the Private Facebook Group Connect with me on Facebook Connect with me on Twitter Connect with me on Instagram   Send questions or feedback to melissa@blendedfamilypodcast.com Send me a voicemail at Speakpipe Visit the website at www.blendedfamilypodcast.com Sign up for my monthly newsletter Listen and Rate/Review on Itunes   Schedule an interview, coaching session, or financial review here Take my money quiz here to see how financially literate you ar

melissa@blendedfamilypodcast.com www.blendedfamilypodcast.com   Christina is back for a second time, once again getting vulnerable. She shares some recent events in her blended family in the hopes it can help others! Connect with her in our private facebook group! Connect with me Join the Private Facebook Group Connect with me on Facebook Connect with me on Twitter Connect with me on Instagram   Send questions or feedback to melissa@blendedfamilypodcast.com Send me a voicemail at Speakpipe Visit the website at www.blendedfamilypodcast.com Sign up for my monthly newsletter Listen and Rate/Review on Itunes   Schedule an interview, coaching session, or financial review here Take my money quiz here to see how financially literate you are!   Check out the BEST co parenting app, Fayr To receive a special discount, use promo code Blended!   Check out the Nacho Kids Program! To receive a special discount, use promo code BFP                     

melissa@blendedfamilypodcast.com www.blendedfamilypodcast.com     Connect with Michael Website Facebook (personal) Facebook (Youth Voices Center) Linkedin Connect with me Join the Private Facebook Group Connect with me on Facebook Connect with me on Twitter Connect with me on Instagram   Send questions or feedback to melissa@blendedfamilypodcast.com Send me a voicemail at Speakpipe Visit the website at www.blendedfamilypodcast.com Sign up for my monthly newsletter Listen and Rate/Review on Itunes   Schedule an interview, coaching session, or financial review here Take my money quiz here to see how financially literate you are!   Learn how to get out of DEBT here! Learn how to create an affordable WILL and ESTATE here!                   

melissa@blendedfamilypodcast.com www.blendedfamilypodcast.com   Tim is founder and CEO of LeaderFactor and is based in Salt Lake City, Utah. He is the author of 5 books and has extensive leadership skills.  The book we will be discussing in this conversation is called the 4 Stages of Psychological Safety.  Tim has written more than 150 articles on leadership, change, strategy, human capital, culture, and employee engagement. He is a highly sought-after advisor, coach, and facilitator to CEOs and senior leadership teams and he has worked with leading organizations around the world. In this interview,  he is going to explain how the information is just as relevant in the home as it is in the workplace. In this conversation, we discuss   His personal story The book, The 4 Stages of Psychological Safety, and who it’s for Importance of leadership in a blended family Description of  the four stages, as referenced in the book Lots of tips on leading a blended family And MUCH MORE! Connect with Tim Website Linked

melissa@blendedfamilypodcast.com www.blendedfamilypodcast.com   Mort Fertel is a leading authority on the psychology of relationships with a global reputation for saving marriages. He’s the creator of Marriage Fitness, a relationship renewal system that has saved millions of couples from marital crisis. Mort is also the author of the book Marriage Fitness: 4 Steps to Building & Maintaining Phenomenal Love. Mort is here to share his proven strategies for creating a fulfilling, successful relationship. In this interview, we discuss His personal story of trauma Why he is passionate about helping couples with their marriage Divorce rates and blended families (why blended families are challenging) Why tackling your marital problems is NOT the answer to relationship success 3 fundamental flaws of traditional marriage counseling 7 secrets for fixing your marriage What is Marriage Fitness, the program and book Parting advice for listeners  And much more!   Connect with Mort Start Here Website LinkedIn Facebook

melissa@blendedfamilypodcast.com www.blendedfamilypodcast.com   This Father’s Day, I am featuring two special stepdads!    Jeff Cairo is a stepdad who is really loving his new role in the blended family. He and his step daughter get along so well, that Jeff was inspired to write a book about it. He joins the show to share his experience and his book!   Connect With Jeff Cairo Website Buy the book Recipe of a Stepdad HERE   Gerardo Campbell is a stepfather veteran of 16+ years. Back in 1995, there were little, if any, resources, information or coaching available for stepfathers. So he became a stepfather equipped with the very best intentions combined with his own perceptions, expectations and very little outside preparation. Reflecting back he understands why his marriage ended in divorce. Now, through his website, he wants to share with you his experience, his lessons learned, and the lessons learned from others.    Connect With Gerardo Campbell Website Facebook Twitter YouTube Instagram Pinterest   Conn

melissa@blendedfamilypodcast.com www.blendedfamilypodcast.com   I’ll discuss some current events, including the current show of racism in the world. Then I’m joined by a listener who shares her experiences of a blended family in this co host special! Connect with me Join the Private Facebook Group Connect with me on Facebook Connect with me on Twitter Connect with me on Instagram   Send questions or feedback to melissa@blendedfamilypodcast.com Send me a voicemail at Speakpipe Visit the website at www.blendedfamilypodcast.com Sign up for my monthly newsletter Listen and Rate/Review on Itunes   Schedule an interview, coaching session, or financial review here Take my money quiz here to see how financially literate you are!   Check out the BEST co parenting app, Fayr To receive a special discount, use promo code Blended!   Check out the Nacho Kids Program! To receive a special discount, use promo code BFP                     

melissa@blendedfamilypodcast.com www.blendedfamilypodcast.com   My husband Shawn joins the show, as we celebrate an anniversary this week! We discuss how the current events are affecting our blended family, as well as how it might be affecting yours! Updates, tips, and we will also be answering some listener questions! In this episode, we discuss our recent anniversary How we feel about current events How we are are dealing with covid life Some listener questions relating to covid and much more!   Connect with me Join the Private Facebook Group Connect with me on Facebook Connect with me on Twitter Connect with me on Instagram   Send questions or feedback to melissa@blendedfamilypodcast.com Send me a voicemail at Speakpipe Visit the website at www.blendedfamilypodcast.com Sign up for my monthly newsletter Listen and Rate/Review on Itunes   Schedule an interview, coaching session, or financial review here Take my money quiz here to see how financially literate you are!   Check out the BEST co parenting app,

melissa@blendedfamilypodcast.com www.blendedfamilypodcast.com   Erin and Tina Gipford are the co-authors of (Step)Mom – A Dual Memoir: How We Navigated Divorce, Remarriage & Co-Parenting With the Same Goal. . . Happy Children. The book, written by biomom Erin, and stepmom Tina, uses stories from both women to offer a raw, funny, sometimes-awkward, and hopefully inspiring look inside the crazy world of “co-parenting.” They both join me to discuss their book. In this interview we discuss Their personal story Why they decided to write the book and what it’s about Feelings of jealousy What their children and husband/ex think about the book Their best co-parenting tips And much more! Connect with Tina and Erin Website Facebook Pinterest Instagram   Connect with me Join the Private Facebook Group Connect with me on Facebook Connect with me on Twitter Connect with me on Instagram   Send questions or feedback to melissa@blendedfamilypodcast.com Send me a voicemail at Speakpipe Visit the website at www.blendedf

melissa@blendedfamilypodcast.com www.blendedfamilypodcast.com   A recognized expert in parental alienation, Mr. Goldberg was the first educator in the United States to co-author and revise divorce education programs to include curriculum content in parent-child relational problems, specifically in parental alienation, realistic estrangement, and enmeshment. These divorce education programs are accredited by the courts in more than 500 counties across the U.S.  Parents may access these programs online and receive a Certificate of Attendance at www.OnlineParentingPrograms.com   Mr. Goldberg is a member of the prestigious Parental Alienation Study Group, which is led by Dr. William Bernet, and he is the author of a continuing educational course, “Diagnostic Criteria for Clinical Practitioners in the Treatment of Parental Alienation and Parental Alienation Syndrome,” approved by the American Psychological Association for 18 CECs.    He joins the Blended Family Podcast to discuss his work in the area of Parental A

melissa@blendedfamilypodcast.com www.blendedfamilypodcast.com   As a separated father of two young children, Michael found himself overwhelmed by the legal, financial and emotional costs of divorce on his family. After 20 years in the homebuilding industry, Michael hung up his hard hat to create a tool that would not just improve his family’s life, but would also help the other 55 million divorced co-parents in the US. Despite his success on the Apple tv show "Planet of the Apps" and partnering with Gwyneth Paltrow, Michael's guiding light remains the same: working everyday to be his best self for his kids.    He joins the show to share his amazing co parenting app called Fayr. In this interview we discuss His personal story How Gwyneth Paltrow came to be partnered with Fayr What is Fayr, and what prompted the creation of it Each feature of the app in detail Shared Calendar  Built in Messaging System Expense Tracker Geo Location Log File Vault Private Journal Parenting Report Professional Portal Export Rep

melissa@blendedfamilypodcast.com www.blendedfamilypodcast.com   Ben and Kelly are special listeners who have a story to share. They have a child support issue that has caused extreme hardship on their blended family, and they want to share what they have learned so that it may help some of you!    Connect with me Join the Private Facebook Group Connect with me on Facebook Connect with me on Twitter Connect with me on Instagram   Send questions or feedback to melissa@blendedfamilypodcast.com Send me a voicemail at Speakpipe Visit the website at www.blendedfamilypodcast.com Sign up for my monthly newsletter Listen and Rate/Review on Itunes   Schedule an interview, coaching session, or financial review here Take my money quiz here to see how financially literate you are!   Learn how to get out of DEBT here! Learn how to create an affordable WILL and ESTATE here!                   

melissa@blendedfamilypodcast.com www.blendedfamilypodcast.com   Covid 19 is affecting the entire world right now. No matter where you are, you are feeling the effects of the virus, and the effects of the fear around you. My special guest Kerrie Hartman, from the Girlfriends Guide to Blending, joins me to discuss how to navigate these uncertain waters. We are here for you and your blended family. If you have tips to share, please email me or join the conversation in the facebook group! Connect with Kerrie Website Instagram Connect with me Join the Private Facebook Group Connect with me on Facebook Connect with me on Twitter Connect with me on Instagram   Send questions or feedback to melissa@blendedfamilypodcast.com Send me a voicemail at Speakpipe Visit the website at www.blendedfamilypodcast.com Sign up for my monthly newsletter Listen and Rate/Review on Itunes   Schedule an interview, coaching session, or financial review here Take my money quiz here to see how financially literate you are!   Learn how t

melissa@blendedfamilypodcast.com www.blendedfamilypodcast.com   No matter where you are in the world right now, you are being affected by the coronavirus in some way. This special episode is to help calm your fears and talk about best practices for your blended family, such as how to stay out of fear.   What's been going on in the world How to stay out of fear Coronavirus tips for blended families How to keep your kids calm How to make the best of working from home How I can help And more!    Connect with me Join the Private Facebook Group Connect with me on Facebook Connect with me on Twitter Connect with me on Instagram   Send questions or feedback to melissa@blendedfamilypodcast.com Send me a voicemail at Speakpipe Visit the website at www.blendedfamilypodcast.com Sign up for my monthly newsletter Listen and Rate/Review on Itunes   Schedule an interview, coaching session, or financial review here Take my money quiz here to see how financially literate you are!   Learn how to get out of DEBT here! Learn

melissa@blendedfamilypodcast.com www.blendedfamilypodcast.com   Listen to this candid conversation I have with one of my listeners about her own blended family! Connect with her in the private facebook group.    If you would like to join me on a future episode, just sign up for a mini session using the scheduling link below! I would love to connect! Connect with me Join the Private Facebook Group Connect with me on Facebook Connect with me on Twitter Connect with me on Instagram   Send questions or feedback to melissa@blendedfamilypodcast.com Send me a voicemail at Speakpipe Visit the website at www.blendedfamilypodcast.com Sign up for my monthly newsletter Listen and Rate/Review on Itunes   Schedule an interview, coaching session, or financial review here Take my money quiz here to see how financially literate you are!   Learn how to get out of DEBT here! Learn how to create an affordable WILL and ESTATE here!                   

melissa@blendedfamilypodcast.com www.blendedfamilypodcast.com Enjoy this wonderful conversation I have with one of my listeners! Cassandra shares how she manages her blended family! If you want to join me on the show as a cohost, email me!  Connect with me Join the Private Facebook Group Connect with me on Facebook Connect with me on Twitter Connect with me on Instagram   Send questions or feedback to melissa@blendedfamilypodcast.com Send me a voicemail at Speakpipe Visit the website at www.blendedfamilypodcast.com Sign up for my monthly newsletter Listen and Rate/Review on Itunes   Schedule an interview, coaching session, or financial review here Take my money quiz here to see how financially literate you are!   Learn how to get out of DEBT here! Learn how to create an affordable WILL and ESTATE here!