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NKP364: Surviving Estrangement: What Parents And Stepparents Need To Know 

 May 22, 2026

By  Lori Sims

In this episode of the Nacho Kids Podcast, Lori Sims speaks with Katt Johnston, a mental health professional, educator, and content creator specializing in family estrangement, emotional systems, and the effects of modern mental health culture on relationships.

Key topics include:

  • Family Estrangement:
  • Validation Culture
  • Parental Alienation
  • Blended Family Challenges
  • Advice for Estranged Parents and Partners
  • Mental Health Culture Shift
  • Stepparenting Best Practices
  • Practical Tips for Step and Blended Families

Listeners gain insights into how changing family, social, and therapeutic dynamics impact stepfamilies, and practical tools for navigating estrangement, blended family stress, and supporting loved ones through tough times.

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