121. Blended Families, with Special Guest, MIndy Neal

In today's episode, blended family expert, MIndy Neal and I discuss the nuance specific to the combining of multiple families to create a new one: How to deal with the crazy ex, what happens when your new spouse doesn't want you to parent their kids, and when your own kids complain about the unfairness of the situation. This is a must listen for those in a blended family and those looking to support loved ones who are trying to blend. About my guest: Mindy Neal is a Master Certified Life Coach and Blended Family Expert with over 10,000 coaching sessions worth of experience. She is passionate about helping women have the kinds of marriages and families they always dreamed of and brings light and fun to her work with her clients. Mindy’s clients get results — Period. If you want to fix what’s not working in your blended family so you can stay happily married forever, you have come to the right place. You can find her at www.blendedfamilyfix.com and Instagram @mindynealcoaching

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