This is the fourth episode in our series on the biological parent-stepparent relationship. Vanessa and Scott discuss how a good relationship with your ex-spouse can make co-parenting smoother and help our children and stepchildren thrive in the home and beyond. 

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This is the third episode in our series on the relationship between biological parents and stepparents. Scott and Vanessa talk about parent alienation and child manipulation and its negative effects on children of divorce. They talk about repairing your relationship with your ex (if possible) for the sake of the kids and for your own mental health. 

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In this episode, Scott and Vanessa Martindale talk about expectations, how comparison affects identity, and the unique but different roles of parents and stepparents in blended families. They also offer suggestions for overcoming comparison and competition.

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Rachel Scott joins us on the podcast for a discussion about biological and stepparent relationships. She joins Scott and Vanessa to talk about the problem of comparison and competition and the reasons those traps surface, particularly for women. They talk about the value of humility and empathy in the biological parent/stepparent relationship and offer suggestions for better interactions. 

 Website: www.rachelgscott.com

Instagram URL: iamrachelgscott

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This is the fourth episode on mental health in blended families. In this segment, Scott and Vanessa sit down with Sonia Noorany, a licensed professional counselor, to talk about generational trauma. They define it and identify ways to recognize it, and they talk about EMDR, a unique therapeutic tool for dealing with past trauma.

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Kammerin Hunt, former youth minister and currently a pastoral counselor with SEVN Therapy, is in the house! He joins Scott and Vanessa to talk about parenting–the fears, the struggles, and the need to give grace to ourselves. They offer a peek behind the counseling curtain and explain what children and teens are thinking and feeling, and they offer suggestions for getting help for kids when they need it.

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In this final episode of Season 1, Scott and Vanessa look back at their favorite topics and the importance of mental health. They also share the subject they’ll be talking about to kick off Season 2.

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Alicia Williams, LPC, joins Scott and Vanessa for this episode. Together, they discuss the signs that tell you it’s time to see a counselor. They highlight the misconceptions about therapy and discuss the benefits of having an unbiased counselor to speak into your situation. 

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This podcast builds on Part 1 and Part 2 of Co-Parenting Versus Parallel Parenting. Scott and Vanessa discuss the process of navigating back and forth between co-parenting and parallel parenting in different stages of the child’s life. They also offer suggestions for how to avoid contention in the co-parenting relationship. 

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This episode features Sean Reed, pastoral counselor and Director of Operations and Outreach at Sevn Therapy. He talks with Scott and Vanessa about the importance of empathy within the blended family. They talk about the role of empathy in conflict resolution, triggers, anxiety, and parenting. 

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To contact Sean Reed: 

https://www.seanandlanette.com

IG: @seanandlanettereed

FB: @seanandlanette

YT: @LifeWithSeanandLanette

TikTok: seanandlanette

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