Join me as we explore the complexities of blending families and step-parenting with today’s guest, Brittney Phillips, founder of Blending Bravely. Brittney, a certified professional coach, shares her personal journey and insights gained from her experiences in blended family dynamics. In her second marriage, she and her husband, both single parents, faced the daunting task of blending their families. Despite initial optimism, they encountered significant hurdles once they moved in together, particularly in fostering positive relationships between their children. Brittney offers invaluable advice on navigating such challenges, emphasizing the importance of communication, flexibility, and patience. Drawing from her own experiences and professional expertise, Brittney also provides advice for stepparents navigating this new terrain. Throughout the discussion, she shares her compassionate and empowering approach to coaching individuals in blended families, emphasizing the importance of self-care and resilience in navigating complex familial relationships. This episode is packed with valuable insights and guidance for those embarking on this challenging yet rewarding journey.

In this episode, we discuss:

✅ A reflection of Brittney’s toxic first marriage and how it impacted her daughter

✅ Dating as a single parent in modern times

✅ The challenges that arise when blending two families together

✅ Tips for creating a healthy blended family

✅ The advice Brittney would have given herself when she was first going through this

✅ The delicate balance of integrating a new parent figure into a child's life

✅ What to do about a stepchild in a loyalty bind?

✅ When and how to introduce your new partner to your kids

✅ The appropriate role of a stepparent within the family dynamic

✅ Tips for effective stepparenting

✅ The benefits of therapy for both children and adults in blended families

✅ Brittney’s approach to coaching individuals in blended families

✅ Understanding the difference between a coach and a therapist

And so much more!

You can learn more about Brittney and her practice at https://www.blendingbravely.com/

Connect with Brittney through Instagram and TikTok: @itsmebrittneyp

Stay tuned for more empowering conversations!