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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Dive into the heartwarming world of "15 Minutes with Dad," the premier father-daughter podcast that brings to light the joys, challenges, and laughter of parenting through engaging and insightful conversations. Each episode is a treasure trove of stories that celebrate the unique bond between fathers and daughters, offering listeners a blend of personal anecdotes, expert advice, and practical tips to empower and inspire. Our platform extends beyond the microphone, featuring four distinct ser ...
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Stowe talks is a podcast series designed to support people going through a relationship breakdown and all the challenges this brings. When a family breaks down, it brings with it a huge range of emotional, practical and legal complications. Going through it is tough, but making some simple changes to how you approach it can help. Asking and seeking support from others is a great first step.And, this is where this podcast series can help, giving you access to expert advice from some of the be ...
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The Happy Family Coach Podcast - Breaking Generational Cycles of Dysfunction, Heal Past Wounds, Transform Your Faith, Learn Relationship Skills, Practical Parenting Strategies, Whole Person Wellness
Danielle Alvarez Greer - Biblical Counselor, Parenting Coach & Blended Family Expert
The Go-To Podcast for Christians Who Want To Rewrite the Story of Their Family’s legacy! Have you ever wondered why you parent the way you do? Do you find yourself feeling helpless and hopeless because no matter how hard you try, you continue to parent the way you were parented? No matter how many parenting books you’ve read, you still find yourself losing your patience, yelling, giving ultimatums instead of healthy consequences, reacting instead of responding, lecturing instead of teaching, ...
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Helping you figure out all the big stuff in life: relationships, health, money, work and the world. Let's talk! With trusted experts and your stories, Life Matters is all about what matters to you.
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Amazing Relationships Podcast| Inspiring Love and Possibility | Inspiring Stories, Relationship Coaching, Expert Interviews
Peter and Jennifer Diepstraten: FamilyCo’s co-founders, and parents of a blended family | Relationship Experts | Family and Relationship Coaching
Amazing Relationships Podcast: Inspiring Love and Possibility features behind the scenes interviews of people who have created turn-arounds in their relationships, relationship q&a coaching sessions, and input from world-renowned relationship experts on what it takes to have thriving relationships. Your hosts Peter and Jennifer Diepstraten, husband and wife team and co-Founders of FamilyCo, designed this podcast to show you that it really is POSSIBLE to have deep, connected relationships and ...
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The Family Matters First Podcast
Jim Adams and Teresa Adams: Marriage Intensive Coach and Marriage and Family Therapist
Family Matters First is a Mon-Fri (5 day a week) podcast. Co-Founders Jim and Teresa Adams share in a real and transparent way their success and failures over the course of their 29 year marriage. These relationship experts offer advice, teaching, and training on everything from dating, to engaged, to married, to married with children. Teresa holds a Master's in Marriage and Family Therapy, she is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a National Certified Counselor (NCC). Jim is former ...
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Domestic Dad Cleaning Up The Mess | Sobriety, Parenting, Dad, Addiction, Recovery,
Nick Barnett Founder of Domestic Dad Project
Are you looking for inspiration to start your journey into sobriety and become a better Dad? Has that hard wired feeling of “suck it up and deal with it”, gotten to a point where you had to sedate the weight of it with something else? Me too! Im Nick Barnett, Founder of the domestic dad project, A brand that strives to create a community that breaks the stigma around dads reaching out for help to get their lives back on track and become better Fathers. Welcome to The Domestic Dad Podcast, yo ...
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Sometimes challenging, sometimes inspiring. Always authentic. A radio show for real people experiencing divorce and family breakup. Alternative Divorce is about staying out of court, protecting the children and saving money by getting the information and inspiration you need to divorce amicably, and to create healthy blended co-parenting families. http://bestwaytodivorce.co.uk
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With over twenty years of clinical expertise, psychotherapist and parenting expert Joanna Fortune shares her proven techniques that will enable you to better understand your relationship with your child as they grow. 15-Minute Parenting, is a mindful and practical parenting roadmap for busy and time-poor parents. Based on a simple and effective formula, it will transform family life in just fifteen minutes of daily play, resulting in less tears and more laughter.
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Keys to Kindergarten Readiness: Activities for Preschoolers, Worksheets, Learning Games, Learn How to Read, Developmental Milestones, Sight Words, Positive Parenting, Christian Mom, Life Skills
Shannon Ali, M.A., CCC-SLP Christian Certified Teacher & Certified Speech-Language Pathologist, Kindergarten Readiness Teacher
Hey Mama! Welcome to Keys to Kindergarten Readiness I’m Shannon Ali. Daughter of the King, Wife, mom of 3 littles, teacher, speech-language pathologist, and kindergarten readiness expert! I remember what it felt like during the Covid lockdown in 2020, my husband was still working, and I was home by myself with our 3 year old, 1 year old, and a newborn baby girl all while still teaching school online. Needless to say, it was a crazy time, but I am thankful for God’s grace and lessons during t ...
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I’m Jill Coil, the author of the book and docuseries “No One Dies from Divorce.” But with the mental, emotional, financial, physical, and spiritual toll that divorce takes on people, the scope is so big that I decided to create a podcast, so this can be an ongoing conversation.Divorce sucks. I know because I’m a divorce attorney and have divorced hundreds of clients at this point. I also went through a separation myself with my husband. Though our journey ultimately did not end in divorce, i ...
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Styles of parenting and cross-talking friends
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How a family keeps food traditions alive across generations
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Angie Chong, her mother Elizabeth Chong and daughter Tessa Duddy-Chong share their food stories and traditions, and their connection to the dim sim. Plus actor Geraldine Turner on confidence, and the evolution in formal dressing.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Creating genuinely caring cultures in health care & Leslie Jamison's Splinters
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Helping you figure out all the big stuff in life: relationships, health, money, work and the world.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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7 Tips for Creating a Healthy Home Environment and Cultivating Harmony and Joy
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Join me, Danielle Alvarez Greer, for another episode of The Happy Family Coach Podcast as we delve into "Creating a Healthy Home Environment: Tips for Cultivating Harmony and Joy." Are you ready to transform your home into a place filled with love, joy, and God's presence? In this episode, we'll explore the transformative power of initiating and fo…
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183. What's the difference between "coupleness" and "familyness" and why does it matter?
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Does it ever feel like you have a bit of a double life going? You have those moments when it's just you and your partner and it feels like all is right with the world… …but suddenly, when one or both sets of kids enter the scene — everything seems to fall apart! That's because when it comes to blended families, "coupleness" does NOT necessarily equ…
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When trauma becomes linked to a particular place & doping, boycotts, and gold at the Olympics
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Helping you figure out all the big stuff in life: relationships, health, money, work and the world.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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In this episode, Matt shares his journey through addiction and recovery, offering insights, advice, and reflections on sobriety and fatherhood. From hitting rock bottom to finding redemption, Matt's story is a testament to the power of acceptance, perseverance, and the support of loved ones. He discusses the challenges he faced, the impact of addic…
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Why small talk matters and are your glasses really making your eyes lazier
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My Story and How I Became The Happy Family Coach
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In this premiere episode of "The Happy Family Coach Podcast," I invite you to embark on a powerful journey of healing and restoration. Through non-linear storytelling and interactive reflections, I will share my deeply personal story of overcoming adversity and finding purpose through the transformative power of God's love. From growing up in a dys…
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Hey there, friends! Are you ready to rewrite the story of your family's legacy? Welcome to "The Happy Family Coach Podcast," where we dive deep into the complexities of family life, faith, and personal growth. I'm Danielle Alvarez Greer, your guide on this journey of transformation. As a certified Biblical Counselor and Family Life Coach, I've witn…
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Relationships during a cost of living crisis and my friend's cringe-worthy social media feed
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Helping you figure out all the big stuff in life: relationships, health, money, work and the world.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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A sweet history of Australia and the right nutrients for kids
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Helping you figure out all the big stuff in life: relationships, health, money, work and the world.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Squatting as a response to the housing crisis and the power of exercise
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Simple Step: Collaborative Family Leadership
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Resources: When you and your partner hit a leadership bump in the road and you're struggling to stay connected and communicate effectively, pause and honestly ask yourself these 3 questions: Am I really listening to my partner and affirming their perspective…or am I quick to disagree? Am I curious about what my partner might be experiencing…or have…
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Psychedelic assisted therapy and how to inspire change
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Helping you figure out all the big stuff in life: relationships, health, money, work and the world.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Personal Growth Journey - Mental Health, Suicide Prevention & Awareness - Ryan Nesbit from Alive and Running Iowa
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On this week’s episode of "Domestic Dad: Cleaning Up The Mess," join us as we delve into the inspiring journey of Ryan Nesbit, Co-Director of Alive and Running Iowa, a non-profit organization dedicated to suicide prevention and awareness. In a heartfelt conversation, Ryan shares his personal experience of coping with the loss of someone close to su…
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Enjoying your own company and keeping your friendships
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Whether you're an introvert or extrovert, everyone can find benefits in solitude, and aloneness doesn't have to equal loneliness. How can you enjoy your own company and build habits around quality solo time? And are we too quick to cull our friends in the name of self care? We look at how to maintain healthy friendships.…
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What does a good life mean? And my friends are breaking up with me.
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What are the elements of a so-called 'good life' and what helps you live one? And is it possible to salvage a relationship with your friend when they decide to break up with you?By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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The growing ethical investing movement and the healing power of strength
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There is a growing movement in the world of finance and advocacy, arguing that making money and doing good don't have to be mutually exclusive. What makes an investment ethical? How do you ensure the companies you're investing in actually do what they say? And how much might you need to participate in this growing marketplace? And how can you start…
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Learning to drive after 30 and how to knit a human
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The percentage of drivers passing their probationary license test after 30 is increasing in Australia. But whether it’s finding an understanding teacher, starting on quieter roads, or seeking the help of a psychologist, people eventually find ways to get their licence. What holds some people back and what helps to push them to master the art of dri…
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182. How to Lead Your Blended Family with Intentionality and Courage [with Mike Haney]
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I (Mike) take leadership very seriously. One of my desires, even in our current empty nest years is to be the kind of family leader that my children and stepchild want to connect with and listen to. But often I feel overwhelmed or frustrated as I lead my blended family. All the complexities can lead to confusion that robs me of the confidence and c…
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How do women experience pain and a program that's been turning lives around
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Research into women's pain shows that it tends to be more common and sometimes more intense, but when women report it, they can often be dismissed, misdiagnosed, or receive different treatment to men experiencing pain. And Backtrack is an organisation that aims to help at-risk youth turn their lives around - as the program itself turns 18, how has …
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Sobriety Journey - Zachary Mitchell
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Embark on an emotional voyage with Zachary Mitchell as he unearths the depths of neglect, abuse, trauma, abandonment and addiction that led to his incarceration. Zac's candid narrative unveils the harrowing realities of his past, marked by hopelessness and despair, yet punctuated by moments of resilience and faith. In this gripping episode, Zac sha…
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Living like a toddler and finding community in an independent library
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The best model for the good life might not be the CEO but the tiny person playing with blocks and screaming for another episode of Bluey. What can we learn from a toddler's unencumbered approach to life? And more tiny, independent libraries are popping up, each with unique collections. The people starting these libraries say it's a great way of bui…
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Sobriety Lesson - The 6 Fears Of Getting Sober Today
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Join in as we delve deep into the core fears that often hinder individuals, especially Dad’s, from committing to sobriety. Today, right now, we're dissecting the six most prevalent fears that grip the minds of those contemplating a sober lifestyle. Nick confronts each apprehension head-on, unraveling the complexities surrounding the decision to emb…
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How to handle a secret crush and a difficult mother-daughter conversation
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What are the consequences of one-sided love, and how can we move on from it? And in Ask Aunty, can you have a constructive conversation with your adult daughter about the clothes she's choosing to wear?By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Respecting our own grief and are conspiracy theories on the rise?
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How can we use rituals, memorials, and other grief practices to give ourselves room to heal, when we lose a pet? And it can feel like the number of conspiracy theories and conspiracy theorists is rising astronomically, but new research suggests it's not that clear cut.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Online sports betting and charting a new path in life
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Has online gambling become too central to sports in Australia? Or is a bit of a flutter just a fun part of the game? And, when Qin Qin realised that the path she was on wasn't actually bringing her a lot of joy, she decided to go off-script.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Simple Step: What to do when you're alone with your step-kids
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Resource Episode 25. How to Survive Time Alone with Your Step-Kids Suggest a Topic or Ask a Question Would you like us to discuss something specific or answer your question on the show? Let us know! We've made it easy. Just click here: https://www.blendedfamilybreakthrough.com/share Ready for some extra support? We all need some extra support along…
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Navigating the child support system and a cadetship that's changing lives
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The formula that helps calculate how much child support parents are paid is being reviewed, over concerns that it no longer reflects the true costs of raising a child. And a cadetship program that has been working with people who have lived in social housing to help them gain qualifications and long-term employment.…
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In this riveting episode of "Domestic Dad: Cleaning Up The Mess," we embark on an unforgettable journey through Luis’ life —a tale marked by resilience, redemption, and the unyielding pursuit of hope. As a father, Luis grapples with the daunting task of rebuilding his life while navigating the complexities of parenthood amidst personal struggles an…
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Living your best life, how to blend a family
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It can feel sometimes like you're on a treadmill, getting through the routine of regular tasks. But what if you could bring more meaning into your daily life? Plus how to be a good step parent, and make a successful blended family.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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The changing nature of the mother-daughter relationship
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Mothers can be the centre of your world when you're a child, but that relationship has twists and turns over the life span. Author Susan Johnson talks about her mother and we hear your stories as well. Plus how to handle an awkward comment from your child about your friendship with another parent.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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How menopause is transforming your brain and how young is too young for the the gym
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It's now clear that during menopause, women's brains undergo significant changes. But world-renowned neuroscientist Dr Lisa Mosconi says that with the right treatment and support, women can emerge from this period with renewed and enhanced brains rather than depleted ones. And is the gym the right place for teenagers or pre-teens to be working out?…
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Why is the ATO pursuing old debts? And what impact does the vagus nerve have on our stress?
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Two federal ombudsmen have released a critical report on the manner in which the Australian Tax Office has pursued old debts that had previously been 'written off'. Why, in some cases, are these debts reappearing after more than a decade? And what does the evidence say about the impact of the vagus nerve on stress levels.…
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Episode 33: Prenups, postnups and petnups
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No longer the preserve of the ultra- wealthy, prenups, postnups and petnups are on the rise. But what are they, what can they cover, and do they stand up in court? Take a listen as Matt & Liza dive into nuptial agreements, the advantages, the challenges, and the laws surrounding them. Along with when and how they are useful, especially for people m…
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181. Discover Insider Tips, Strategies, and Attitudes from One Dedicated Stepdad [with Special Guest Mike Haney]
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Stepdads need courage! Navigating all the complexities, confusion, and common frustrations is not for the faint-hearted. But it's not just courage stepdad's need, they also need community. Sure, lots of guys operate as if they can fix the challenges, untangle the complexities, and "be the hero" on their own — but most experience relief and reassura…
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Co-operative housing and an adventure leads to love
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Co-operative housing makes up around 22 percent of housing in Sweden, but it constitutes less than one percent of housing in Australia. Could it become a bigger part of the housing solution here? And when Matty Hannon set out on a solo trip from the top of Alaska to the bottom of Patagonia, he was expecting an adventure. What he found was love, and…
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Parenting Journey - Blending Families & Social Media - Scott Lockard
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This week on Domestic Dad: Cleaning Up The Mess Join Nick Barnett & Scott Lockard on a heartfelt parenting journey as they navigate the challenges of blending families and dealing with the impact of social media on children. In this insightful episode, Nick and Scott share personal anecdotes and candid discussions about the trials and triumphs of p…
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The psychology of fads and the changing face of churches
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Why do we keep falling for fads again and again, and what can we expect from the future of trends? And while church attendance has declined over the decades, parishioners are still gathering. So, how have churches themselves transformed?By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Effective ways to navigate dating with your Teenage Daughter
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How did we get to this point? Mariah is learning to navigate the dating world and I am pulling my hair out trying to navigate it as well. Here are some effective strategies to navigate. Stay Connected with 15 Minutes with Dad: 🌐 Website: Explore additional resources and updates on our healing journey at 15MinuteswithDad.com. 📱 Follow us on Social M…
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51: Fun, Cheap, Easy Spring Break Activities for Kids
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On today's episode of Keys to Kindergarten Readiness I give you my top tips to having a low-key, yet fun spring break with your kiddos. Let's Dig In! Purchase my online Kindergarten Readiness course: https://bit.ly/KMagnetPrepOnline GET TO KNOW ME Connect: keystokindergartenreadiness@gmail.com Community: KTKR Community Facebook Page: Keys to Kinder…
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Dealing with shame and an upselling hairdresser
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Exploring strategies to help you overcome shame or embarrassment. And how do you handle the pressure when you're at the salon and your hairdresser suggests extra products and treatments while you're in the chair?By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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How much protein do you really need? And what can whales teach us about being human?
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What does protein actually do and how do you know if you’re getting the right amount? And wildlife scientist Vanessa Pirotta shares her passion for whales and explores what it is about the adventures of these massive creatures that resonates with us so deeply.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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The rise of electric vehicles and concerns over flight safety
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Even before new policies to support electric vehicles are implemented, there has been a shift in consumer purchasing, with EV sales doubling in 2023. What factors have the most influence over consumers decisions around low-emissions vehicles? And is the recent run of incidents on Boeing planes just a random run of bad luck? Or something to factor i…
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50: How to Prep Your Child for Gifted Testing Pt 2
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On today's episode of Keys to Kindergarten Readiness I give you my top tips to preparing your child for the full preschool gifted test. Let's Dig In! Purchase my online Kindergarten Readiness course: https://bit.ly/KMagnetPrepOnline GET TO KNOW ME Connect: keystokindergartenreadiness@gmail.com Community: KTKR Community Facebook Page: Keys to Kinder…
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Simple Step: The ONE Thing You Can do to Blend with Success
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Resources Blended Family Breakthrough Quiz: https://form.typeform.com/to/DSz44d52?typeform-source=www.blendedfamilybreakthrough.com Book: Preparing to Blend by Ron Deal Book: Building Love Together in Blended Families by Ron Deal and Gary Chapman CLICK HERE to join the waitlist for upcoming membership to our Blending Together community Smart Stepfa…
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Personal Growth Journey - Deandre "Sip The Kid" Smith
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Dive deep into Deandre's captivating life journey, unveiling his remarkable experiences, profound insights, and lessons learned. From the transformative impact of parenthood to the significance of aligning passion with purpose, each episode chronicles Deandre's path to self-discovery, resilience, and fulfillment. Through candid conversations, he sh…
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Episode 32: Recognising and dealing with economic abuse
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A staggering 95% of survivors of domestic abuse experience economic abuse, leaving them isolated, trapped, dependent and confused. So, we asked Tamsin Caine, a Chartered Financial Planner from Smart Divorce, to join us to look at how to recognise the signs of economic abuse and what you can do about it. A financial specialist in advising people goi…
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