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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In this episode of the Nacho Kids Podcast, Lori, co-founder of Nacho Kids, interviews stepmom Amy. Amy was a widow before becoming a stepmom. She has been blending for two years, has two stepkids, and one ours kid.  In this episode, we discuss: Grieving the nuclear family dreams Becoming a full-time stepmom unexpectedly Having one stepkid with you, and one ...

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In this episode of the Nacho Kids Podcast, Lori, co-founder of Nacho Kids, interviews stepmom Amy. Amy was a widow before becoming a stepmom. She has been blending for two years, has two stepkids, and one ours kid.  In this episode, we discuss: Grieving the nuclear family dreams Becoming a full-time stepmom unexpectedly Having one stepkid with you, and one ...

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In this episode of the Nacho Kids Podcast, Lori and David, founders of Nacho Kids, interview Dr. Tara Egan of Egan Counseling & Consulting. Dr. Tara Egan also has a podcast, “One Day You’ll Thank Me.” She has been blending for seven years, is a bio mom to two kids, and a stepmom to four stepkids.  In this episode, we ...

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In this episode of the Nacho Kids Podcast, Lori and David, founders of Nacho Kids, interview Josh & Kristy Groce of the Perfectly Blended Podcast. They have been blending for over 10 years and have two bio kids each.  *** Disclaimer: Mention of abuse and alcoholism. *** In this episode, we discuss: Doing everything wrong When stepkid is mean to ...

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In this episode of the Nacho Kids Podcast, Lori, co-founder of Nacho Kids, interviews stepmom Hays. Hays grew up in a blended family and has been blending with her husband for 2-½ years, has two stepkids and one bio kid. Her husband was recently awarded custody of his daughter due to bio mom neglecting the child’s medical condition. In this ...

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In this episode of the Nacho Kids Podcast, Lori, co-founder of Nacho Kids, interviews Ashley Gerhard of Phoenix Transformation ~ Phoenix Parent Coaching. Ashley has been blending for three years and has three stepkids and four bio kids. Ashley comes from a blended family herself. In this episode, we discuss: Growing up in a blended family vs becoming a stepmom ...

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In this episode of the Nacho Kids Podcast, Lori, co-founder of Nacho Kids, interviews Shawn Simon, author of “Stepping Into A New Role: Stories from Stepmoms.” Shawn has been blending for 17 years, has two stepkids, and has no bio kids, but has dogs.. In this episode, we discuss: Being a childless stepmom Dealing with a high conflict ex When ...

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In this episode of the Nacho Kids Podcast, Lori, co-founder of Nacho Kids, interviews a stepmom that fights being the parent that cares the most. She’s been blending for six years and has three stepkids and three ours kids! In this episode, we discuss: Being a child of divorce and a stepmom Fighting being the parent that cares the most ...

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