In the blend

In this favourite tips segment, we rewind to an excerpt from an episode with renowned expert and author in the field Ron Deal which focuses in on ways stepparents can reduce the perceived level of threat that their relationship may have on the child’s other co-parent.

Ron outlines the importance of the ‘no threat message’ and provides a useful practical example for new step-parents in particular, to set themselves up for success when it comes to their relationship with their partner’s ex.

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Hanna Pyliotis, a theatre maker and playwright, discusses her play that challenges the traditional portrayal of stepmothers in fairy tales. Inspired by her own experience as a stepmother, Hanna delves into the backstory and life of the stepmother character from Cinderella, exploring themes of love, motherhood, loss, and societal expectations. She aims to humanise stepmothers and create a more balanced and compassionate narrative around their role. Hanna is currently seeking funding to bring the play to life in Australia and France, with the hope of sparking dialogue and empathy among audiences, particularly those in blended families. 

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Hanna Pyliotis, a theatre maker and playwright, discusses her play that challenges the traditional portrayal of stepmothers in fairy tales. Inspired by her own experience as a stepmother, Hanna delves into the backstory and life of the stepmother character from Cinderella, exploring themes of love, motherhood, loss, and societal expectations. She aims to humanise stepmothers and create a more balanced and compassionate narrative around their role. Hanna is currently seeking funding to bring the play to life in Australia and France, with the hope of sparking dialogue and empathy among audiences, particularly those in blended families. 

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In this conversation, Meg Burton Tudman, a holistic health coach, shares insights gleaned from her work in helping women, particularly stepmums, thrive. We discuss topics such as burnout, mindset shifts, setting boundaries, managing stress, self-care, building resilience, and the importance of community support.

Meg has plenty of practical experience and offers tips that can be easily applied to everyday life.

https://www.megburtontudman.com/
https://www.facebook.com/MindsetMasteryWithMeg/
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In this conversation, Meg Burton Tudman, a holistic health coach, shares insights gleaned from her work in helping women, particularly stepmums, thrive. We discuss topics such as burnout, mindset shifts, setting boundaries, managing stress, self-care, building resilience, and the importance of community support.

Meg has plenty of practical experience and offers tips that can be easily applied to everyday life.

https://www.megburtontudman.com/
https://www.facebook.com/MindsetMasteryWithMeg/
https://www.instagram.com/mindsetmasterywithmeg/

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In this first episode of season 6, Ishana Artra, a holistic psychologist and stepmum, discusses the challenges faced by stepmums and provides strategies for managing stress and building resilience. She highlights the importance of planning and preparation before entering a stepfamily, as well as the need for support and expert insight during and after challenging situations. Ishana emphasises the power of perception and controlling the mind to navigate the complexities of step-parenthood. She also shares resources, such as stepfamily-trained counsellors and her own website, for further support and knowledge. https://www.iishana.com/about

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In this first episode of season 6, Ishana Artra, a holistic psychologist and stepmum, discusses the challenges faced by stepmums and provides strategies for managing stress and building resilience. She highlights the importance of planning and preparation before entering a stepfamily, as well as the need for support and expert insight during and after challenging situations. Ishana emphasises the power of perception and controlling the mind to navigate the complexities of step-parenthood. She also shares resources, such as stepfamily-trained counsellors and her own website, for further support and knowledge. https://www.iishana.com/about

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In this instalment of our "My Favorite Tips" series, we revisit a crucial conversation with psychotherapist and stepfamily specialist, Susan Lancaster. As we approach the festive season, Susan's insights on employing the GAP model for blended families during the holidays offer practical strategies for bridging the gap between expectations and reality.

Explore how to maintain harmony during extended breaks and summer holidays, especially when routines are disrupted. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed or uncertain, Susan's tips provide a useful guide for navigating the unique dynamics of blended family life during this special season.

For the full conversation with Susan, visit https://intheblend.com.au/podcast/susan-lancaster-on-surviving-the-holidays/

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In this episode we talk teenagers with Dr. Ginni Mansberg. We cover teenagers' emotions when adjusting to a blended family, loyalty conflicts, their need for independence, co-parenting, communication strategies specifically for teens and more.

If you’ve got a teenager in your blended family brood this is one episode you won’t want to miss.

The New Teen Age

https://www.booktopia.com.au/the-new-teen-age-ginni-mansberg/book/9781922351258.html

Help I have a teenager

https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/help-i-have-a-teenager/

Evidence Skincare

https://www.eskcare.com/pages/about

@doctorginni

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In this episode we talk teenagers with Dr. Ginni Mansberg. We cover teenagers' emotions when adjusting to a blended family, loyalty conflicts, their need for independence, co-parenting, communication strategies specifically for teens and more.

If you’ve got a teenager in your blended family brood this is one episode you won’t want to miss.

The New Teen Age

https://www.booktopia.com.au/the-new-teen-age-ginni-mansberg/book/9781922351258.html

Help I have a teenager

https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/help-i-have-a-teenager/

Evidence Skincare

https://www.eskcare.com/pages/about

@doctorginni

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