In this episode of the Nacho Kids Podcast, Lori and David, founders of Nacho Kids Nacho Parenting, interview the Professional Stepdad, Franco Zavala. Franco has been blending for 13 years, has no biological children, and has five stepkids. The bio dad to Franco’s stepkids passed away.  In this episode we discuss: Being a stepdad to kids whose dad is deceased ...

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In this episode of the Nacho Kids Podcast, Lori, co-founder of Nacho Kids, interviews stepmom Jamie. Jamie has been blending for 12 years. She has two stepkids, two bio kids, and one surprise “ours” kid. Jamie and her husband have to deal with a high-conflict bio mom and had to go to court to get permission to take the kids ...

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In this episode of the Nacho Kids Podcast, Lori, co-founder of Nacho Kids, interviews stepmom Jamie. Jamie has been blending for 12 years. She has two stepkids, two bio kids, and one surprise “ours” kid. Jamie and her husband have to deal with a high-conflict bio mom and had to go to court to get permission to take the kids ...

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In this episode of the Nacho Kids Podcast, Lori, co-founder of Nacho Kids, interviews a stepmom from Washington. She has been with her husband for 12 years, but technically became a stepmom 3 years ago when the stepkid moved in full-time suddenly.  In this episode we discuss: Becoming a stepmom full-time When the bio mom abandons the stepkid Stepmom coming ...

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In this episode of the Nacho Kids Podcast, Lori, co-founder of Nacho Kids, and Emili Wadkins from The Unapologetic Stepmom chat! Emili was a guest on episode #13 of the Nacho Podcast over three years ago! Emili has been blending for eight years, has 2 stepkids, and four ours kids.   In this episode we discuss: Fitting the ours kids ...

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In this episode of the Nacho Kids Podcast, Lori, co-founder of Nacho Kids, interviews Dr. James & Ginger Dellaripa. James and Ginger have been blending for 12 years. Ginger brought one child into the marriage, James brought two kids into the marriage, and they have two “ours” kids. As a couple, they have created The Family Core - a family ...

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  In this episode of the Nacho Kids Podcast, Lori, co-founder of Nacho Kids, interviews Anthony Cancel of Pro Se Dad and Pro Se Family Foundation. Anthony helps people understand the family court system and aids them in understanding pro se representation. In this episode, we discuss:   Knee-jerk reactions to get an attorney Is the judge corrupt or within ...

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In this episode of the Nacho Kids Podcast, Lori, co-founder of Nacho Kids, interviews stepmom Clarissa. She has been blending for eight years, and has one stepson and two bio kids. Clarissa admits that she was once a high-conflict stepmom.  In this episode, we discuss: Learning what stepmom role should be You can’t care more than the bio parents When ...

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In this episode of the Nacho Kids Podcast, Lori, co-founder of Nacho Kids, interviews a stepmom known as “The Friend.” She has been blending for three years, has two stepsons, and one “ours” son.   In this episode, we discuss: Being the friend Letting go of titles Kids being kids Thinking before you speak   Rate & Review Our Podcast ...

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In this episode of the Nacho Kids Podcast, Lori and David, co-founders of Nacho Kids, interview a stepmom and bio dad. They have been blending for two years; unfortunately, bio dad is experiencing parental alienation.   In this episode, we discuss: Non-existent relationship between stepmom and stepdaughter Dealing with parental alienation as a bio parent Watching your spouse deal with ...

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In this episode of the Nacho Kids Podcast, Lori, co-founder of Nacho Kids, interviews adoptive mom Laura. Laura has seven bio kids and three adopted kids. Laura discusses how despite the societal pressure and judgment, she doesn’t love her adopted kids like she does her own. *** Disclaimer: Mention of suicide and fetal alcohol syndrome. *** In this episode, we ...

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In this episode of the Nacho Kids Podcast, Lori and David, founders of Nacho Kids, interview Dr. Lisa Marie Bobby, PhD, LMFT, LP, BCC. She has a Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology from the University of Colorado, and a PhD in Counseling Psychology from the University of Northern Colorado. She is also the host of  “The Love, Happiness, & Success ...

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