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Life is one big experiment where we all learn what works and what doesn't. The goal of the Life and Blended Podcast is to create an open space that embraces a mix of perspectives on real issues that many deal with daily, including blending a family. Hosts, Dwayne and Jess Curry, aim to engage each other and everyday people in open, honest, and transparent discussions on a wide range of topics such as relationships, family, careers, and step-parenting. They are married with a blended family o ...
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008 - Absent Father Present Dad - The Life and Blended Podcast
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Dwayne talks about his father leaving while he was young, how it impacted him through adulthood and influences how he raises his kids. In this episode, Dwayne and Jess also discuss the "Absent Father" narrative, fatherhood after a divorce, and how a dad should be present in their child's life - physically, mentally, and emotionally. 19.5 million ch…
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007 - Toxic Relationships and Friendships - The Life and Blended Podcast
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What are toxic traits in a person? How do you get out of a toxic relationship? Are you in a toxic friendship? How do you know if you are the toxic one? These are some questions discussed in this episode. "Times of self-reflection are critical and it's not something you do just once." (Dwayne Curry) #1 Subscribe! #2 Connect with us @LifeAndBlended o…
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006 - Coparenting - The Life and Blended Podcast
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Co-Parenting styles (high conflict, parallel, and cooperative), Disney Dad or parent, having a mediator, and parental alienation. These are a few topics discussed in this episode. "It's helpful to know what approaches you can take as you navigate through difficult coparenting situations." (Dwayne Curry) #1 Subscribe! #2 Connect with us @LifeAndBlen…
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Here's The Life and Blended Podcast in under 60 seconds! Season 2 coming May 25th 2021! #1 Subscribe! #2 Connect with us @LifeandBlended on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube or at www.lifeandblended.com #3 Email us a topic that you are interested in hearing at info@lifeandblended.comPar Life and Blended
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005 - Masculinity and Vulnerability - The Life and Blended Podcast
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Jess discusses how society has shaped the image of a man with Dwayne and her brother Danny and how it may influence our perspective on men expressing their feelings. In this episode they also talk about the impact of parents not allowing children to express their emotions, the pain in dealing with invisible struggles, and the importance of communit…
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004 - The Team - Parent and Stepparent - The Life and Blended Podcast
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Is it ok to not love your stepchild in the same way as your biological child? What is the role of a stepparent? Which title should be used, stepparent, bonus parent, or parent? What is the Nacho Kids method? What is the authoritative parenting style? When should they be used? These are a few questions discussed in this episode. "Nothing is set in s…
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003 - So You Want to Blend a Family - The Life and Blended Podcast
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No matter how hard you tried, a marriage may have painfully ended or a relationship may have crumbled over time. It does not make you a failure in life, it makes you human. Blending a family is not easy and it requires a strong foundation. In this episode we discuss creating a safe space for your partner, the steps we took to begin to blend our fam…
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002 - What's Love Got to Do with It? - The Life and Blended Podcast
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What is the "in-love" phase, how long does it lasts, and what typically happens afterwards? What is your personality type and how does it impact your happiness? What are the 5 love languages and how can you love your partner in new ways? What can you do if your primary way of receiving love is different from your partner's? How can you love through…
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001 - Dating and Relationships - The Life and Blended Podcast
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Losing your identity in a relationship, dealing with loneliness, dating as a single parent, dating someone with kids, and setting boundaries for your child’s parent are a few topics discussed in this episode. "Healthy boundaries help you to keep the tunnel vision you need to focus." (Jess Curry) #1 Subscribe! #2 Connect with us @LifeandBlended on I…
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What is the Life and Blended Podcast about? Who are the hosts? The goal of this podcast is to create an open space to talk about a wide range of real issues that many people deal with. Dwayne and Jess Curry are married with a blended family of four children and aim to bring their experiences into discussions with each other and everyday people. Dwa…
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