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Hosted by Mike & Kim Anderson · 🇺🇸 US · EN-US · 364 episodes
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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 "Blended Family Breakthrough". Thanks for noticing!
Mike & Kim Anderson hosts Blended Family Breakthrough, a kids show with 364 episodes published.
Stepparent burnout doesn't start in a dramatic moment. It develops quietly as a stepparent keeps giving, serving, adjusting, but ends up with this increasing feeling of being invisible, rejected, or alone. A stepparent m
Resources: Episode 241: Before you Take it Personally: Why the Backlash to Accept a Stepparent? Building Love Together in Blended Families by Ron Deal and Gary Chapman Episode 85. How to Uniquely Build More Love and Conn
When we got married, we both wanted our new family to feel safe, connected, and secure. But good intentions didn’t prepare us for the painful tension that sometimes hit between Mike and Annika (Kim's daughter). If you’re
We’re popping in with a short summer update before taking a brief pause from releasing new episodes throughout July 2026. But don’t worry, we’re not going anywhere! We’re using July to prepare some fun and helpful new th
Resources Episode 240. Energize Family Bonds One Meaningful Conversation at a Time [with Ashley Noelle] Order your Blended Bond Deck here: blendedbond.com (be sure to use Promo code : BREAKTHROUGH20 to receive 20% off yo
In blended family life, it’s easy for kids, parents, and stepparents to feel unsure, unseen, or disconnected as everyone adjusts to new relationships, new rhythms, and new expectations. We know how hard it can be to want
Resources Click here to schedule your FREE COACHING CALL 239. Feeling Responsible for Everyone? How Codependency Hinders Family Relationships and How to Heal [with Michelle Farris] To connect with Michelle Farris, CLICK
Codependency can be tricky to recognize because it often looks like love, generosity, or “just trying to help.” But when our giving turns into fixing, rescuing, controlling, or sacrificing ourselves to earn love and appr
Resources Episode 50. How to Openly Communicate What You Really Want Episode 179. Conquer Fear and Embrace Your Blend with Confidence and Clarity Episode 98. Is fear of being vulnerable keeping you from loving your spous
Co-parenting conversations can escalate fast, especially when an ex is reactive, manipulative, dismissive, or unreasonable. It’s tempting to defend yourself, fire back, or make a quick decision just to escape the pressur
If there’s one thing we’ve learned in our 25 years of marriage, parenting, and blended family life, it’s this: communication problems aren’t about bad intentions more often, they’re about lacking the right tools. In this
Resources Episode 236. Does it Ever Get Easier? How to Stay Hopeful by Playing the Long Game [with Gayla Grace]Episode 157. 3 Seasoned Stepmoms Share How They've Survived and Thrived in Their Blended Family JourneyWomen
In this episode, we sit down with our friend Gayla Grace for a deeply encouraging conversation about what it really takes to build a strong blended family over time. Gayla candidly shares about the challenges she and her
Resources from this episode Episode 235. Stepparenting Takes Two: How to Build Connection and Avoid Common Wrong Turns Episode 103. 4 Revealing Myths About 1 on 1 Time Between Parents and their Bio-Kids (Part 1 of 2) Sug
When we got married, we stepped into blended family life with a lot of hope, but also a lot of unrealistic expectations. We thought connection would come quickly, parenting would feel natural, and our new family would se
Resources Episode 234. Caught in the Negative? How to Reframe Painful Moments and Regain Hope Episode 106. How to Avoid "Outlaw Words" [with Mark Warren] Suggest a Topic or Ask a Question Would you like us to discuss som
The reality is, blended family life gives us plenty of painful moments to get caught up in: tension with an ex, a hard interaction with a stepchild, a family activity that goes sideways, or marital conflict. And it is ea
Resources Get your FREE copy of Blended Family Finances (limited offer) by Brian K. PetersonTo connect with Brian, CLICK HERE (Endurance Financial Group / Blended Family Financial)Episode 233. Building a Life You Love: H
Money is a hard topic for any couple, but in a blended family, it often carries even more weight. It’s rarely just about numbers. It’s about history, protection, prior commitments, loyalty, fear, values, and the future y
Resources Episode 232. 5 Principles to Manage Contact Between Homes and Promote Your Child's WellbeingArticle from Navesink Wellness Center: When Your Child Becomes Your Confidant: The Trap of Emotional SafetyEpisode 161
Michelle Farris
licensed psychotherapist, codependency expert, and anger management specialist
1 appearance on this show
Laura Petherbridge
1 appearance on this show
Mark Warren
Vice President of Facilities, Real Estate & Development · Medicine Bow Wilderness School
1 appearance on this show
Gayla Grace
FamilyLife Blended
1 appearance on this show
Brian K. Peterson
Endurance Financial Group / Blended Family Financial
1 appearance on this show
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