{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/651f1a3e093465001011dfbd/67cb046dbaaeff02dcf10c30?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"How To Live Within and Around a Blended Family 💚","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/651f1a3e093465001011dfbd/1741356922621-312ed2bb-2a98-4390-bf0f-c6ba4728345b.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Hello again! I'm SO glad to be back and to share what's been going on in my life recently! As some of you may now, for the past year now, I have been focusing a lot on how to live within and also around a blended family due to my partner having two boys. I share in this episode just how much of a blessing this has been along with the hardships I've faced personally along the way. First and foremost, I have learned SO much and I'm so grateful for all of it!</p><p><br></p><p>Quick disclaimer, as I mention at the start of this episode - I have only been within this set up for a year so I by no means know everything or know the ins and outs of a blended family which is why I have listed some resources for you below if you're seeking more help or advice. Some things that you can expect throughout this episode are:</p><p><br></p><ul><li>Remembering your \"why\" during the hard times.</li><li>How a transition like merging into a blended family can bring deep-rooted triggers to the surface.</li><li>How to handle resentment and projection - where does it come from?</li><li>How to be (kindly) selfish, remembering that you are still your own person!</li><li>How to navigate differing parenting styles</li><li>Why communication is SO important.</li><li>Why it's important to choose love always.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Resources:</u></strong></p><p>Blended by Kate Ferdinand - https://open.spotify.com/show/2olc42wsIsoLyGuqrAYQns?si=cd87341ba415442e</p><p>Conscious Transitions by Sheryl Paul - https://conscious-transitions.com/</p>","author_name":"Rachel Kitcat"}