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In this enlightening episode, host Jamie Newton-Knight sits down with special guest Akeda to explore the transformative power of building a supportive village in the co-parenting journey. They delve into the importance of extending the co-parenting circle beyond biological parents to include friends, family, mentors, and community members who contribute to a child's growth and well-being.
Jamie and Akeda share personal stories and insights on how embracing a broader support network can alleviate the challenges of co-parenting, foster resilience, and create a nurturing environment for children. They discuss practical strategies for cultivating these relationships and the profound impact they can have on both parents and children.
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In this deeply personal solo episode, host Jamie Newton-Knight opens up about the emotional rollercoaster of co-parenting — from the early days filled with fear, control, and guilt to the healing journey of setting boundaries, practicing grace, and rewriting the narrative.
Whether you're a mom navigating high-conflict communication, a bonus mom learning to coexist with bio parents, or a parent doing the best you can with what you have — this episode will speak directly to your heart.
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In this deeply powerful conversation, Jamie sits down with mental wellness advocate and mother Christina "Chrissy" Massey to talk about the emotional layers of co-parenting, healing childhood wounds, and raising emotionally aware kids in blended families.
Together, they unpack what it really means to co-parent while breaking generational patterns, how to hold space for your healing while nurturing your children, and why setting boundaries isn’t just necessary — it’s an act of love.
Whether you're navigating a high-conflict parenting situation, learning to re-parent yourself, or seeking more peace in your blended family journey, this episode is a must-listen.
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In this heartfelt Mother’s Day Weekend + birthday special, Jamie Newton-Knight returns to the mic to relaunch The CoCo Blend Podcast — a space for real, raw, and refreshing conversations about co-parenting, motherhood, and blended family life.
In this solo episode, Jamie shares the honest story behind why she paused the podcast, what’s changed, and why this relaunch means more than ever. If you're navigating life as a bonus mom, co-parent, or simply trying to raise children while healing yourself, this is the episode to start with.
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“Start again — even if it’s messy, even if it’s late. The timing is always divine when your heart is in the right place.”🎁 Want to Celebrate with Jamie?
To celebrate the relaunch, Jamie’s birthday, and Mother’s Day Weekend — we’re giving away a special CoCo Care Kit to one lucky listener!
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**This week's episode makes reference to sexual abuse. It does not go in depth, but it is mention**
In this week's episode, I talk to Frances about the many challenges that come with co-parenting when you're transitioning through a separation from your spouse while co-parenting 5 children; 1 of whom has special needs.
In this very candid conversation, Frances shares exactly how things have been going and how she navigates the challenges of communication, boundaries and discipline while also learning valuable co-parenting lessons along the way. She pulls no punches as she shares her strong views on how her children should be disciplined and PLEASE don't touch her kids hair..... LOL
Some of ya'll know what I'm talking about!
And if you still haven't downloaded The Blend Roadmap, go back and listen to the other episodes & download your own copy of the roadmap at: www.thecocoblend.com
About my guest:
Frances Martinez is a 31 y/o bio mom of 5 children; 1 who has special needs. She is co-parenting with her husband, whom she is no longer with. She enjoys spending time with her family and reading a good book. Frances' favorite color is punk and she enjoys listening to music to calm her down during stressful times.
She is also the Moderator of The Love Talk Podcast w/Shonte Murchinson, on Facebook.
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Disclaimer: Our guests generously share their personal stories, thoughts, and opinions. Please note that their experiences are their own and do not reflect the views of Blended Black Family or The CoCo Blend. We do not take responsibility for the accuracy or outcomes of the information shared. Listeners are encouraged to consider multiple perspectives and seek professional advice where necessary.
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Our host, Jamie, is the married mother of 4 (bio children), a speaker, author and co-parenting coach for moms. She is the CEO/Founder of Blended Black Family & The Cooperative Co-parenting Blend where she empowers moms of faith to redefine motherhood on their own terms, balance their families and co-parent with ease.
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This is a Special Episode because it talks about Forgiveness.Many of us experience things with people in our lives and sometimes it can be extremely difficult to not only forgive the person who wronged you, but forgive ourselves. So much can happen when a person chooses to forgive, in spite of what they desire to do.Check out this week's episode with Tuniscia O, where we discuss how she was able to graciously forgive her husband's ex, even while their relationship wasn't on the best terms.If you haven't downloaded your copy of The Blend Roadmap, be sure to head over to www.thecocoblend.com and grab your copy.About my guest:Tuniscia O, the CEO of Blending Our Love, Inc.™️, is a transformative figure in forgiveness and self-improvement. She is the visionary behind the Forgiveness Lifestyle Movement and the A Time to Heal Motherhood Movement. As a 36x author a compassionate forgiveness expert, and a captivating global speaker who has traveled to 4 continents, Tuniscia empowers individuals to embrace forgiveness and heal from their past.Her literary contributions include the acclaimed book "Empowered Stepmother: Grow, Glow, and Thrive Harmoniously in Your Blended Family." Notably, she achieved the remarkable feat of writing and self-publishing an astonishing 35 books on forgiveness within just nine months.https://www.forgivenesslifestyle.com/collections/books Beyond her professional accomplishments, Tuniscia O is a dedicated wife and a loving mother of three children one of which is her stepchild.Follow her on social:Instagram: https://instagram.com/tunisciao Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tuniscia-o-4b9b8768/website: https://www.forgivenesslifestyle.com/ -----------------------------------------------------------------Disclaimer: Our guests generously share their personal stories, thoughts, and opinions. Please note that their experiences are their own and do not reflect the views of Blended Black Family or The CoCo Blend. We do not take responsibility for the accuracy or outcomes of the information shared. Listeners are encouraged to consider multiple perspectives and seek professional advice where necessary.**********************************************************Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. **********************************************************Our host, Jamie, is the married mother of 4 (bio children), a speaker, author and co-parenting coach for moms. She is the CEO/Founder of Blended Black Family & The Cooperative Co-parenting Blend where she empowers moms of faith to redefine motherhood on their own terms, balance their families and co-parent with ease.Be sure to:Follow this podcastLike & share this episode if you found it helpful andLeave a reviewStay connected: Instagram: https://instagram.com/blendedblackfamily TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@blendedblackfamily Facebook: https://Facebook.com/blendedblackfamilyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/blendedblackfamily YouTube: https://YouTube.com/@blendedblackfamily Website: www.thecocoblend.com And "Thank you" our sponsor, The Motherhood Mastery Rest Retreat for your support.Register Now! www.thecocoblend.com/moms-retreatSupport the show
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The final stop on The Blend Roadmap...."D" Don't Rush the Process!If you are confused about The Blend Roadmap, go back and listen to episode 1 or download your own copy of the roadmap by going to www.thecocoblend.comIn this episode you meet my guest, Tiffany Stevens.Tiffany and I talk about how in the process of blending their family, she had to continuously make adjustments. Adjustments to how she reacted, adjustments to how she showed up as a parent and even an adjustment in her language from calling her husband's children "step," to "bonus." Overall she learned that blending is a journey that takes time and PATIENCE. About my guest:Tiffany Stevens has been married for 25 years and has 2 adult bonus daughters and is the bio-mom of a 24-year-old son and 22-year-old daughter. She has been employed as a community nutrition instructor at Michigan State University for 19 years. She holds an Associate's degree in General Studies, a Bachelor's of Science in Community Development & a Masters in Family & Community Services. She also hosts a lifestyle & wellness podcast called The Dynamite Life.Follow her on social:linktr.ee/thedynamitelifewww.facebook.com/tiffanynicolestevensCheck out her podcast, The Dynamite Life, on all podcasting platforms.-----------------------------------------------------------------Disclaimer: Our guests generously share their personal stories, thoughts, and opinions. Please note that their experiences are their own and do not reflect the views of Blended Black Family or The CoCo Blend. We do not take responsibility for the accuracy or outcomes of the information shared. Listeners are encouraged to consider multiple perspectives and seek professional advice where necessary.Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. **********************************************************Our host, Jamie, is the married mother of 4 (bio children), a speaker, author and co-parenting coach for moms. She is the CEO/Founder of Blended Black Family & The Cooperative Co-parenting Blend where she empowers moms of faith to redefine motherhood on their own terms, balance their families and co-parent with ease.Be sure to:Follow this podcastLike & share this episode if you found it helpful andLeave a reviewStay connected: Instagram: https://instagram.com/blendedblackfamily TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@blendedblackfamily Facebook: https://Facebook.com/blendedblackfamilyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/blendedblackfamily YouTube: https://YouTube.com/@blendedblackfamily Website: www.thecocoblend.com And "Thank you" our sponsor, The Motherhood Mastery Rest Retreat for your support.Register Now! www.thecocoblend.com/moms-retreatSupport the show
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Moving right along, our next stop on The Blend Roadmap.... "N" Negotiate or Compromise (Communication)!If you are confused about The Blend Roadmap, go back and listen to episode 1 or download your own copy of the roadmap by going to www.thecocoblend.com In this week's episode my guest, Bernadette Jackson and I talk about how she navigated the "N" on the roadmap, when her co-parent was inconsistent. She also talks about being a "fatherless daughter" and her desire to break that cycle for her own daughter. About my guest:Bernadette is a Boston born, Brooklyn native with Jamaican roots. She is a bio-mom and has a 16 year old daughter who she described as her most earnest prayer personified. They share a love for cooking shows and exploring new cities together.Bernadette is also the founder and executive director of Daughter Heal, a non-profit organization at the intersection of emotional wellness and relational stability for women with fractured father relationships. She is a 2 time author and TEDx speaker. Bernadette's desire is to redefine how the world views women with "daddy issues" and to make sure that every woman with a fractured father relationship knows that she deserves amazing relationships.Follow her on social:https://instagram.com/bernadettenjackson https://www.tiktok.com/@bernadettenjackson website: www.bernadettejackson.com Check out her podcast, Healing Elevates Relationships, on all podcasting platforms.-----------------------------------------------------------------Disclaimer: Our guests generously share their personal stories, thoughts, and opinions. Please note that their experiences are their own and do not reflect the views of Blended Black Family or The CoCo Blend. We do not take responsibility for the accuracy or outcomes of the information shared. Listeners are encouraged to consider multiple perspectives and seek professional advice where necessary.Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. **********************************************************Our host, Jamie, is the married mother of 4 (bio children), a speaker, author and co-parenting coach for moms. She is the CEO/Founder of Blended Black Family & The Cooperative Co-parenting Blend where she empowers moms of faith to redefine motherhood on their own terms, balance their families and co-parent with ease.Be sure to:Follow this podcastLike & share this episode if you found it helpful andLeave a reviewStay connected: Instagram: https://instagram.com/blendedblackfamily TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@blendedblackfamily Facebook: https://Facebook.com/blendedblackfamilyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/blendedblackfamily YouTube: https://YouTube.com/@blendedblackfamily Website: www.thecocoblend.com And "Thank you" our sponsor, The Motherhood Mastery Rest Retreat for your support.Register Now! www.thecocoblend.com/moms-retreatSupport the show
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Today we are continuing with our stop on The Blend Roadmap...."E" Expect Change!If you are confused about The Blend Roadmap, go back and listen to episode 1 or download your own copy of the roadmap by going to www.thecocoblend.com In Part 2 of this episode, my guest, Shonte Murchinson talks about being served with custody papers. Yup...You heard that right!It get's spicy ya'll.In the midst of the rollercoaster ride that her ex-husband tried to keep her on, Shonte realized that she had to set some boundaries because her ex was not used to that. During her journey of setting boundaries, she learned the "E" on the roadmap, which helped her create the peace she needed in her life for her well being and the well being of her children. About my guest:Shonte is the Biological mom of 3 beautiful children from a previous marriage of 9 years. In addition to being a mom, she is the host of her very own podcast, The Love Talk Podcast.Follow her on social:Instagram: https://instagram.com/shonte.murchinson Instagram: https://instagram.com/thelovetalkpodcast TikTok: https://tiktok.com/shontemurchinsonFacebook: @TheLoveTalkPodcast-----------------------------------------------------------------Disclaimer: Our guests generously share their personal stories, thoughts, and opinions. Please note that their experiences are their own and do not reflect the views of Blended Black Family or The CoCo Blend. We do not take responsibility for the accuracy or outcomes of the information shared. Listeners are encouraged to consider multiple perspectives and seek professional advice where necessary.**********************************************************Our host, Jamie, is the married mother of 4 (bio children), a speaker, author and co-parenting coach for moms. She is the CEO/Founder of Blended Black Family & The Cooperative Co-parenting Blend where she empowers moms of faith to redefine motherhood on their own terms, balance their families and co-parent with ease.Be sure to:Follow this podcastLike & share this episode if you found it helpful andLeave a reviewStay connected: Instagram: https://instagram.com/blendedblackfamilyTikTok: https://tiktok.com/blendedblackfamilyFacebook: https://Facebook.com/blendedblackfamilyLinkedIn: https://Linkedin.com/in/blendedblackfamilyYouTube: https://YouTube.com/@blendedblackfamily Website: www.thecocoblend.com And "Thank you" to our sponsor, The Motherhood Mastery Rest Retreat for your support.Register Now! www.thecocoblend.com/moms-retreatSupport the show
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Today's stop on The Blend Roadmap...."E" Expect Change!If you are confused about The Blend Roadmap, go back and listen to episode 1 or download your own copy of the roadmap by going to www.thecocoblend.com In this episode my guest, Shonte Murchinson and I talk about how she had to navigate creating boundaries with her co-parent in the midst of the uncertainty he was creating. During her journey of setting boundaries, she learned the "E" on the roadmap, which helped her create the peace she needed in her life for her well being and the well being of her children. About my guest:Shonte is the Biological mom of 3 beautiful children from a previous marriage of 9 years. In addition to being a mom, she is the host of her very own podcast, The Love Talk Podcast.Follow her on social:Instagram: https://instagram.com/shonte.murchinson Instagram: https://instagram.com/thelovetalkpodcast TikTok: https://tiktok.com/shontemurchinsonFacebook: @TheLoveTalkPodcast-----------------------------------------------------------------Disclaimer: Our guests generously share their personal stories, thoughts, and opinions. Please note that their experiences are their own and do not reflect the views of Blended Black Family or The CoCo Blend. We do not take responsibility for the accuracy or outcomes of the information shared. Listeners are encouraged to consider multiple perspectives and seek professional advice where necessary.**********************************************************Our host, Jamie, is the married mother of 4 (bio children), a speaker, author and co-parenting coach for moms. She is the CEO/Founder of Blended Black Family & The Cooperative Co-parenting Blend where she empowers moms of faith to redefine motherhood on their own terms, balance their families and co-parent with ease.Be sure to:Follow this podcastLike & share this episode if you found it helpful andLeave a reviewStay connected: Instagram: / blendedblackfamily TikTok: / blendedblackfamily Facebook: / blendedblackfamily LinkedIn: / blendedblackfamily YouTube: / @blendedblackfamily Website: www.thecocoblend.com And "Thank you" to our sponsor, The Motherhood Mastery Rest Retreat for your support.Register Now! www.thecocoblend.com/moms-retreatSupport the show
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The CoCo Blend Podcast is a podcast for moms navigating co-parenting and blended family life with practical insight, emotional encouragement, and conversations that lead to healthier family…
A podcast that aims to shatter the misconception that black parents cannot co-parent without drama. Join us as we navigate through insightful conversations and empowering stories, while redefining the norms and celebrating the strength of united co-parenting.