A short weekly (sometimes daily!) podcast for struggling stepparents who need a quick pick-me-up. With love, from Blended Family Frappé. xo blendedfamilyfrappe.substack.com
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We're Mike and Kim Anderson and we believe in a world where blended families experience a future full of hope, connection, and peace. That's why we focus on helping couples in stepfamilies move from a place of confusion and conflict to a life of confidence and connection. Thanks for joining us to discover how you can live the blended family life you really want! If you've been following us for a while — yes, we recently changed the podcast name from "The Blended Family Coaching Show" to "Ble ...
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There are over 60 ways a family can become blended. It is not just from divorce and the navigation of these circumstances can be difficult in a time of beautiful healing and changes.
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Welcome to the Blended Kingdom Families Podcast! If you are in need of resources that deal with remarriage, step-parenting, co-parenting, preparing to blend, or divorce-proofing your marriage, we are here to serve you! Blended Kingdom Families is a step-family ministry that is committed to providing resources for individuals, families, and churches by implementing biblical foundations and practical tips. Our mission is to break the generational cycle of divorce, equip marriages, and unite bl ...
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The Build Good Humans podcast is aimed at sharing wisdom and insight for parents, step parents, coaches, teachers, foster parents, mentors, and anyone involved with building up the next generation.
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After involvement with the same man, Wifey, Shun and Baby Mama, Shannon have formed a unique bond to keep their children and family united in spite of society norms that tend to pit one against the other.
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Being a father in a blended family comes with many unique circumstances and challenges. Most of which are rarely discussed or non-obvious. Every week our host, James, will explore many of these circumstances from the typical father perspective. If you want to learn more about being a father, hear some funny and relatable stories, or just need some guidance as you navigate blended fatherhood come take a listen.
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4 very different parents explore the ups and downs of co-parenting 9 children.
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Welcome 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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They say when life gives you lemons you should make lemonade. Making lemonade is not always easy or possible. For us, we found ourselves single in our 40's with kids at home and starting life over again. Luckily we found each other, online no doubt. When we began blending families, schedules, traditions, and laundry, we discovered lots of lemons. Our podcast is a reflection on how we get through the hard times and enjoy the good times on our new journey together, all with ten kids in tow. So ...
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I’m Your host, Mandy. I live by my faith, love my husband & kiddos, will do anything for tacos and believe community is life changing. We do life blended for our kiddos: mine, his and two ours babes. As I share I pray you will be able to connect with others, obtain new tools and resources as well as resonate with the stories shared by others as you listen. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mandymaejohnsonInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandymae.johnson/Contact: https://www.mandymaejohn ...
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Two sisters with Trials, Tribulations and a bit of Rediculousness! We’ve survived and succeeded with so much going against us. Living with multiple family suicide and more loss than living. Our mission is to talk about the hard stuff! Say the words no one wants to say! Let you know your feelings are valid and real!
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goop CEO and founder Gwyneth Paltrow hosts the brightest thinkers and culture changers.
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Trending with Timmerie is a nationally syndicated radio show and international podcast bringing timeless principles of Catholicism to trending thought and experience. Are you looking for relevant ways to bring together trending conversations and timeless principles? Here’s your opportunity to engage the culture head on with truth and Catholic faith. www.RadioTrending.com | www.Timmerie.com
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A blended family is such an important topic because it’s dealing with so many lives, not just that of you and your spouse. You have your kids and your spouses kids of course, but you also have the other sets of parents to contend with (if there is shared custody). With so many cooks in the kitchen, it can make sanity hard to come by on some days. We can lose our way in the midst of chaos, jealousy, insecurity, frustration, anger, confusion, miscommunication, and power struggles. This podcast ...
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(Podcast) Radiant Fire Radio is a podcast ministry of Rev. Christopher Gore of the Lighthouse Inc., Church of Wyoming, DE. These podcasts will feature teachings on various subjects. Some will be Bible teachings, others will be informational and relate to current events. The show is designed to be informative but give a clear Biblical perspective on the events of the day.
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The Marriage Success Podcast promotes the biblical principles of love and mutual respect through seminar highlights, book reviews, and discussions with real-life couples and singles in the dating game.
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Welcome to blended and mixed up a heartfelt Christian podcast dedicated to supporting and uplifting blended and multi-cultural marriages through the lens of faith.
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Blending families is one of the most challenging transitions in marriage. It’s not just about building a new life with your spouse—it’s about merging two entire family systems, each with its own histories, habits, and hopes. Whether you're a newly remarried couple, a stepparent trying to find your place, or struggling with the emotional and relational shifts of merging two families, Blended by Design is your guide. Hosted by Daun & Travis Hall, the Blended by Design Podcast offers a mix of r ...
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Growing up with same sex stepparents. Katie Faust founder and president of Them Before Us joins Trending with Timmerie. (3:49) Why kids need their mom and dad. (17:24) Loosing hope in the modern culture – suicide pods. (27:38) Chemical abortion more dangerous than we realize. Defunding Planned Parenthood may be a reality but we need to take action.…
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The Stepparent Dilemma: Navigating New Family Dynamics
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30:39Send us a text What happens when a new parental figure enters a family still reeling from tragic loss? Sisters Heather and Jennifer open up about their vastly different experiences with the same stepfather who came into their lives shortly after their father's suicide. Heather takes us through her journey as a 16-year-old still living at home when …
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As sucky as it is on a daily basis for our efforts to go unrecognized as stepmoms, there's really no day that hits home more than Mother's Day, and no day when it feels like more of a slap across the face to end up forgotten and overlooked. Thanks for all you do for your partners and your stepkids, today and every day. READ THE FULL TRANSCRIPT ON S…
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Episode 23: Let's Give Stepparents a Round of Applause
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36:36In episode 23, we discuss the dynamics between step parents and children in the households. Who does the disciplining? And can we please just get rid of the word step....UGH!
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Record number of babies killed by Planned Parenthood and dollars taken from taxpayers. How do we make abortion unthinkable and unnecessary? (2:12) Emotional integrity.... Finding emotional virtue. Sister Tina Alfieri – hermit, therapist, and addiction specialist on Trending with Timmerie. (16:21) How to engage in self affirmation as a Catholic vs s…
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Matchmaker Cristina Pineda dives into The Golden Retriever boyfriend trend (2:42) and shares matchmaking success stories of people in their 40’s and 30’s. (18:01) Cristina takes dating questions on: dating someone with kids, new catholic dating site Candid Dating, and helping me overcome a superficial focus. (27:50) Our Lady of Fatima. The Angel of…
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What Can the First Pope Teach Us About Conversion and Repentance? (Special Podcast Highlight)
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15:33Timmerie just rocked this episode of Trending with a commentary on St. Peter’s wild rollercoaster of a spiritual journey: from face-palming mistakes to fearless faith. She kicks it off reminding us why the whole world, Catholic or not, keeps one eye on the Catholic Church: because God’s authority in His Church is undeniable, magnetic, and kind of a…
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210. Is Your Child Pulling Away? Here's How to Respond with Wisdom and Love
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48:15This one hits close to home for us. In this episode, we’re opening up about a painful season in our parenting journey when Kim’s daughter began pulling away from our home and requesting to spend more time at her dad’s. We know how confusing, heartbreaking, and disorienting this can be, especially for blended families with limited time together. Tha…
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Emma Grede on Unapologetic Ambition
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1:14:53In this episode of The goop Podcast, Gwyneth sits down with Emma Grede—the force behind some of fashion’s most influential and cultural shifting-brands. Grede shares her journey from East London to running the boardrooms of billion-dollar companies like Skims and Good American—and how she built it all by rewriting the rules and trusting her instinc…
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The Month of Mary – How Joseph receives Mary. Devin Schadt – author and founder of Fathers of St. Joseph – joins Trending with Timmerie. (2:38) Mother Mary reserves nothing for herself. (16:51) When you pray, who do you address? Pray to God the Father. (27:52) Why phone calls make Gen Z nervous and what can change. (41:12) Resources mentioned : Dev…
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How Quality Time Strengthens Blended Families
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15:11Do your kids or step-kids feel distant or disconnected? In this episode, we unpack why one-on-one quality time is a powerful tool for building deep relationships in blended families. Whether you're a stepparent or biological parent, learning how to connect with each child individually helps them feel safe, seen, and secure. We share real life tips,…
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Pope Leo’s brothers in the US react to his elevation to the Papacy. (0:57) If you’re not Catholic why does it matter if someone else has access to contraception? Dr. Susan Caldwell shares why she stopped prescribing birth control. (9:02) New research points to the perimenopause symptoms 30-35-year-olds are experiencing. (26:16) Getting to know Pope…
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Who is the new American Pope Leo XIV? Father Tim Grumbach joins Trending with Timmerie. (0:51) Expecting a Marian Papacy (21:40) Having a new pope in the Jubilee Year of Hope. (32:00) Pope elected on the Feast of the Apparition of St. Michael. (39:55) Social Teaching of predecessor Leo XIII – Rerum Novarum. (45:27)…
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Joyful anticipation & helping pregnant moms in crisis
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51:25Smoke Watch – black smoke means no pope yet. (0:51) Dr. Ingrid Skop – a pro-life obstetrician, medical researcher, and a physician who cares for women when an abortion goes wrong shares how Planned Parenthood is gaslighting women. (9:30) Dr. Skop explains why abortion is never medically necessary and how to assist mom when pregnancy is life threate…
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How to live more fully in the present and heal what we believe about ourselves – EMDR therapy. (1:56) Ask a therapist, Joe Sikorra: How to heal from a cheating husband, emotionally focused therapy, how a woman can have a better sex drive, when it’s time to get a new therapist, and how to help a 24-year-old daughter struggling with loneliness and fr…
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Simple Step: A Positive Approach to Building Trust
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6:05Resources Episode 129. What does it take to build and maintain trust in your relationship? Episode 119. 6 Tips to Grow Empathy and Create More Connection in Your Marriage Episode 203. How to Make Better Decisions and Solve Problems as a United Team Episode 108. 3 Unity Breakers that are Detrimental to Your Connection and How You Can Avoid Them Epis…
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Sh*t We Say in the (Mom) Group Chat
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1:17:50In this episode of The goop Podcast, in honor of Mother's Day, Gwyneth sits down with three of her closest friends—fellow moms she met at school drop-off who’ve since become her chosen family. Each brings their own unique lens to parenting: Robin Berman MD, a psychiatrist and parenting expert; Tammy Ratner, founder of Mother The Self, holds an M.A.…
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Guest host Brooke Taylor is joined by her guest Patrick O’Hearn, author of Parents of the Saints. He shares the hidden heroism of the families behind some of our greatest modern saints. He explores their struggles, sacrifices, deep faith; and how, with God’s grace, these parents helped shape the lives of some of the greatest saints. (4:43) Sister A…
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In blended families, one of the biggest challenges couples face is divided loyalty—choosing between your spouse and your children or extended family. In this honest and hope-filled episode of the Blended Kingdom Families podcast, Scott and Vanessa discuss the emotional and spiritual toll of misplaced priorities in marriage. You’ll discover how putt…
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6 stepparenting lessons I learned from Star Wars
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6:34Okay yes stepfamily life is very complex and we all need lots of support, blah blah blah. But you know what else we need? To lighten the heck up sometimes! So today here’s a bunch of stepparenting tips candy-coated in delicious Star Wars lore. Which is more metaphorical to steplife than one might think. Read the full transcript on Substack >> This …
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How children must find their identity before they find technology. Dr. Nicholas Kardaras, the country’s foremost technology addiction expert and professor of neurophysiology joins Trending with Timmerie. (1:22) How to create healthy patterns of emotional resilience and self-control. (29:57) Why not video games? (40:24) Resources mentioned: www.drka…
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Solutions and healing for how early exposure to porn exacerbates wounds and trauma well into adulthood. Jim O’Day Executive Director of Integrity Restored joins Trending with Timmerie. (1:39) Is there a cure for pornography addiction? Joe calls and says he is trying. (18:59) Three Pillars to Purity priest program. (24:27) Cultivating a good work et…
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Advice to male college graduates. Sal Di Stefano, founder of the top international fitness podcast Mind Pump, joins Trending with Timmerie (0:52) Sal shares the best exercises for each area of the body and (22:22) 2 simple steps for diet and fat loss. (33:14) Sal answers questions on: mitochondrial health, NAD, methylene blue, bringing circulation …
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St. Peter the Resurrection & Heather Graham
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51:24Actress Heather Graham admits she sometimes questions her decision not to have children. (0:50) Getting to know St. Peter and the Resurrection from his dramatic response to his denial of Christ. (24:36)By Timmerie
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209. Breaking Free from Self-Doubt: 5 Habits to Build Confidence and Trust in Yourself
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34:27If you've ever wrestled with second-guessing yourself, feeling stuck in past mistakes, or wondering if you can truly trust yourself again, you're not alone. In this episode, we open up about the very real struggles with self-doubt that we’ve faced personally and that we often see in the blended couples we coach. Together, we're exploring five power…
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In this episode of The goop Podcast, Gwyneth sits down with her longtime friend and teacher Michaela Boehm to explore the female relationship to intimacy—how it shifts as we age, and what it really takes to stay connected to ourselves and our partners as we move through the complexities of work, motherhood, and self-discovery. Michaela, a gifted em…
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Why women take on masculine energy in marriage and how to change that. – Devin Schadt joins Trending with Timmerie. (2:29) How can dads compete with phones and technology? UK study: Lost Boys: boys are more likely to have a smartphone than a father. (23:07) Papal Funeral (42:30) Woman cries going back to work after maternity. (46:44) Resources ment…
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How God Heals Blended Families with Pastor Brandon Freeman
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25:33In this powerful episode, Pastor Brandon Freeman, lead pastor of IMRSN Church, powerful communicator and character coach, shares his heartfelt testimony of how God transformed his blended family through hard conversations and radical obedience to the Holy Spirit. Pastor Brandon shares personal reflections about his blended family and how what began…
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Episode 24: Homebase, which Parent is up to bat?!?
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26:01In episode 24, we discuss which home is the homebase for the child(ren), which parent is responsible for being the driver to school, appts, practices, etc.
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Feast of Saint Mark the Gospel writer. (0:47) Norbertine Father Sebastian Walshe joins Trending with Timmerie unpacking the Resurrection apparitions in the Bible. (2:47) Father explains the significance of Easter for us today. (22:22) Surge of Catholic converts in France and of Gen Z in the US. (41:35) Resources mentioned : Norbertines of St. Micha…
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"I Tried to Touch the Pope!": Timmerie’s Unforgettable Front-Row Seat to History (Special Podcast Highlight)
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5:28As we mourn the loss of our Holy Father, it's also inspiring to reminisce back on when Pope Francis was first elected. If you've ever wondered what it was like to be in Rome during that historic moment, Timmerie will share her personal encounter and help you live vicariously through her! You can hear Timmerie's full hour of reflections about Pope F…
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Beyond Poor Me: Choosing Your Path When Life Gets Hard
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7:59Send us a text Finding strength during life's hardest moments often comes down to the simplest of actions - movement. This deeply personal episode explores how fitness became a lifesaver during periods of intense struggle, offering practical wisdom for anyone facing mental health challenges. The transformative power of consistent physical activity …
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Father Robert Spitzer joins Trending with Timmerie diving into the spiritual exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola explaining this as the heart of Jesuit Spirituality. (1:31) He explains how Jesuit Spirituality inspired Pope Francis's theme of mercy. (26:01) The Virgin Mother Mary our intercessor – Pope Francis to be buried beside her under her icon …
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Father Nathan Cromly joins Trending with Timmerie unpacking the significance of Christ’s apparitions after the Resurrection – the road to Emmaus (1:39). They dive into navigating change as a Catholic (18:47). St. George (31:08). Joe Lazar joins Timmerie discussing the closure of multiple Planned Parenthood businesses in Illinois and GoPublic4Life A…
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Dr. Phillip Chavez of the Men’s Academy joins Trending with Timmerie from Rome sharing his experience of the passing of Pope Francis and the response in Italy (2:13). Why the Pontiff chose the name Francis after St. Francis of Assisi and the connection with the Jesuits (29:27). Anticipating the conclave (46:10). Resources mentioned : The Men’s Acad…
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Additional Resources Episode 178. Suriving the Turbulent Teen Years: Expert Insight and Strategies for Today's Parent [with Dr. Michael Bradley] Episode 124. How to Effectively Parent Through Each Stage of Development - and Reduce Painful Interactions (Part 1) Suggest a Topic or Ask a Question Would you like us to discuss something specific or answ…
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In this episode ofThe goop Podcast, Gwyneth reflects on her lifelong relationship with food—and how it’s quietly shaped the way she loves, connects, and heals. She shares how her father’s deep love of meals—and his eventual illness—transformed her understanding of nourishment and sparked a journey that would go on to define her approach to cooking,…
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Join Trending with Timmerie remembering the papacy of Pope Francis. (10:30) What happens when the Pope dies. (28:06) Timmerie’s experience of attending Pope Francis’ first Masses and Wednesday audiences as the Pope steps out of the Pope mobile for the first time in decades greeting the crowd and blessing the sick. (45:15)…
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Why Date Nights Matter in Blended Families
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13:12In this episode of the Blended Kingdom Families Podcast, Scott and Vanessa discuss the importance of continuing to date your spouse—even when life gets busy, budgets are tight, and parenting in a blended family adds extra layers. They share practical tips for creating meaningful connection through date nights, staying emotionally close, and how the…
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208. The Transfer of Power: A Smart Strategy for Stepparents Left in Charge
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32:43In this episode, we share a practical and powerful strategy to help step-parents confidently navigate solo time with their stepchildren. Whether you're a biological parent or a step-parent, this episode is for you! You'll discover how preparation, communication, and teamwork can transform tension into opportunities for connection. The key? A simple…
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This week on The goop Podcast, Gwyneth sits down with Emily Hickey—founder of the growth agency Chief Detective—to talk about what makes a brand unforgettable. They unpack the difference between a business and a brand, why reconnecting with your “why” can unlock your next phase of growth, and how great storytelling builds lasting value. Whether you…
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