The CoCo Blend Podcast- (Cooperative Co-parenting Blend) / Blended Black Family
The CoCo Blend Podcast is a podcast for moms of faith who are tired of unnecessary conflicts/drama. Moms who are seeking a positive shift and eager to embrace harmonious and healthy co-parenting in their blended families.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.
A Father’s Role in a Blended Family: Wisdom, Love & Real Talk with My Husband
Happy Father’s Day! In this heartfelt special episode of The CoCo Blend Podcast, Jamie sits down with her husband for an honest and vulnerable conversation about fatherhood, blended family dynamics, and the power of intentional parenting.
Whether you’re a biological dad, bonus dad, or navigating co-parenting as a father figure, this episode is a powerful look at dads' often unspoken emotional journey in blended families.
Together, Jamie and her husband reflect on:
The challenges of stepping into a blended family with graceHow he built trust and connection with bonus childrenThe impo...The Truth About Mom Guilt (and What I’m Learning to Let Go Of)
In this vulnerable and heartfelt solo episode, host Jamie Newton-Knight gets real about one of the most common — and quietly heavy — parts of motherhood: mom guilt. Whether you’re a biological mom, bonus mom, co-parent, or caregiver, that inner voice saying “you’re not doing enough” can feel overwhelming.
Jamie shares her personal experience navigating guilt as a co-parent in a blended family and opens up about the unrealistic expectations that society often places on moms. From missing moments to questioning decisions, she unpacks the emotional toll of trying to do it all — and how she’s learning...
Co-parenting with your Village
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...
Co-Parenting with Grace: What I Wish I Knew in the Beginning
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.
💛 What You’ll Hear:
The emotional truth about starting a co-parenting journeyWhat “putting the child first” really means...Navigating Co-Parenting with a High-Conflict Bio Mom: Boundaries, Grace & Generational Healing with Christina "Chrissy" Massey
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 journe...
Blended, Blessed & Back Behind the Mic
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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E7- Navigating the Blend of Transition through Communication
**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...
E6- *Special Forgiveness Episode* Navigating the Blend of Forgiveness through Grace with Tuniscia O.
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...
E5- Navigating the Blend of Adjusting through Time & Patience with Tiffany Stevens
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 b...
E4- Navigating the Blend of Communication with an Inconsistent Co-parent with Bernadette Jackson
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...
E3- Part 2- Navigating the Blend of Boundaries in the midst of Uncertainty with Shonte Murchinson
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...
E3- Part 1- Navigating the Blend of Boundaries in the midst of Uncertainty with Shonte Murchinson
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...
E2- Navigating the Blend of Healing through the challenge of Forgiveness with Tamika Thomas
Next stop on The Blend Roadmap...."L" Label it and let it go!
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, Tamika Thomas and I talk about how she navigated the "L" on the roadmap, to experience true Healing! There is so much power in healing.
Tamika shares her story of healing through forgiveness for her co-parents (her ex and her husband's ex).
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E1- Navigating the Blend- My story (Be Open, Be Honest, Be Real)
In this episode, I share my story about how me and my family navigated co-parenting and became Blended. (previously recorded)Join me as I share my journey of Acknowledgment (Be open, be honest, be real), so that I could begin my healing journey and co-parent in a more effective way. I'm sure that there are others who share very similar stories and I hope my experience helps others.In this episode you will hear me refer to my BLEND RoadmapB- Be open, be hones, be realL- Label it & Let it goE- Expect changeN- NegotiateD- Don't rush the processBe sure...
To Argue or Not to Argue.... That is the question!
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The CoCo Blend Podcast- (Cooperative Co-parenting Blend) / Blended Black Family (Trailer)
