The CoCo Blend Podcast- (Cooperative Co-parenting Blend) / Blended Black Family
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 dynamics.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.
The Power of the Pause: Finding Stillness in Motherhood with Dr. Glenda Bailey-Hayden
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In this episode, Dr. Glenda Bailey-Hayden joins us to talk about what it really means for moms to slow down and care for themselves — not as an afterthought, but as the foundation for a healthy, purpose-filled family life. We dig into the power of pausing, why modeling healthy choices matters more than we realize, and how renewing the mind can shift the way moms show up for themselves and their families.
Meet Dr. Glenda Bailey-Hayden
Dr. Glenda Bailey-Hayden is a Mom Mentor, Kingdom Life Coach, author, speaker, and founder of...
Through the Eyes of a Father
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Yes.... I'm still honoring father's even though Father's Day has passed.
Father's Day looks different when you're co-parenting. This week, I stepped back and handed the mic to the fathers of my children — and asked them one simple question:
What does Fatherhood really mean to you?
What came back was honest. It was real. And it reminded me why these conversations are important to have.
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In this episode, you'll hear directly from my son's dad and my husband— unfiltered and in their own words — what fatherho...
Mama, Where Are You on the List? Stop Micromanaging and Start Living
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Have you ever sat down and written a list of everyone who matters to you — only to realize you never made the list? In this powerful conversation, Jamie Newton-Knight sits down with Certified Biblical Life Coach, author, and speaker Nicole Hicks to talk about the parts of motherhood no one warns you about: the loss of self, the weight of doing it all, and the freedom that comes when you finally let go.
From learning to release control (even when the lunch box is packed 'wrong') to understanding that pa...
My 50th Birthday Reflection: Faith, Family & Gratitude
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In this heartfelt 50th birthday episode of The CoCo Blend Podcast, Jamie Newton-Knight reflects on gratitude, family, faith, healing, and the journey that brought her to this milestone moment.
Jamie shares:
The unexpected beauty of her birthday celebration
Why having family together means the most to her
The impact of loss, growth, and resilience
Her gratitude for God’s grace through every season
A heartfelt prayer for her 50th year of life
This episode is a reminder to pause, reflect, an...
Surrender, Healing & the Power of God in Your Everyday Life with Jamie Radiance Moorehead
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What happens when a hair appointment becomes a healing appointment?
In this powerful episode of The CoCo Blend Podcast, Jamie Newton-Knight sits down with Christian Life Coach, licensed cosmetologist, author, and mother Jamie Radiance Moorehead for a faith-filled conversation about surrender, healing, motherhood, spiritual discernment, and restoration.
Jamie Radiance shares how her work behind the chair became more than hair care—it became ministry. Through her journey as a single mother, her personal surrender to God, and her calling to help women restore mind, body, and spirit through Jesus Christ, th...
What Happened When I Fasted for 4 Days
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Have you ever reached a point where you stopped trying to figure it all out—and just surrendered it to God?
That's exactly what happened to me over the past 4 days.
In this raw and real episode, I'm sharing what took place when I made the intentional decision to fast and truly seek God—not casually, not when it was convenient, but with purpose. And what happened? A breakthrough I couldn't keep to myself.
I walked through four days of Scripture, dist...
Not Every Message Deserves a Response: Boundaries, Healing & Real Co-Parenting Conversations with Ashley Noelle
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Co-parenting can feel like an emotional rollercoaster… but what if the real shift isn’t about them — it’s about how you respond?
In this honest and powerful conversation, I sit down with Ashley Noelle from Blended Bond to talk about the emotional realities of co-parenting, healing from past relationships, and why boundaries are not optional — they’re necessary.
We’re getting real about:
The moments that trigger you (and what to do instead of reacting)
Why silence can be your greatest power move
How h...
Grown Women Don’t Do This in Co-Parenting
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In this episode, we unpack a powerful co-parenting moment that highlights respect, boundaries, and emotional maturity.
We’re talking about:
Love & Hip Hop Atlanta Coparents- Bambi & Scrappy (and his girlfriend Britney)Why respect matters (even when it’s hard)Letting go of control in the other parent’s homeMeeting the new partner without assumptionsAnd what it really means to be “grown” in co-parentingIf you’re ready to create more peace in your co-parenting dynamic—this episode is for you.
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You Can't Coparent Well, If You're Still Wounded
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In this episode of The CoCo Blend Podcast, Jamie Newton-Knight explores a difficult but necessary conversation about healing in the co-parenting journey.
Co-parenting has a way of exposing wounds we didn’t even realize were still there. A text message, a disagreement, or a change in plans can trigger emotions that run deeper than the moment itself.
But healing matters — not just for you, but for your child.
Jamie discusses how unhealed wounds can influence communication, reactions, and the overall co-parenting dynamic, and why doing the internal work can...
Reclaiming Yourself While Co-parenting: You are More than just "Mom" or "Dad"
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In this episode of The CoCo Blend Podcast, Jamie Newton-Knight continues the conversation from “Who Were You Before Motherhood?” and brings it directly into the co-parenting space.
Because co-parenting doesn’t just require maturity and communication — it can slowly consume your identity.
If you’ve ever felt like:
You’re just the scheduler
The mediator
The “bigger person”
The steady one
The responsible one
This episode is for you.
Jamie explores how co-parenting can quietly reduce you to a function inste...
Who Were You Before Motherhood?
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"Who were you before motherhood?"
This question hit hard for many women. 💔
It’s time to reflect on the woman you were before the diapers and school drop-offs. Embrace all parts of yourself! 🌼
👉🏾 What passions have you set aside?
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When God Clears the Way: Turning Obstacles into Stepping Stones
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Sometimes the resistance is confirmation.
In this episode of The CoCo Blend Podcast, Jamie Newton-Knight shares how unexpected challenges while recording a previous episode became a reminder that when God is moving, opposition often follows. Rather than seeing obstacles as signs to stop, this conversation reframes them as evidence that something meaningful is on the other side.
This episode is for anyone who has felt blocked, discouraged, or delayed — in marriage, motherhood, co-parenting, purpose, or obedience to what God is calling you to do.
Still Standing: Encouragement for the Wives, Co-Parents & Moms Who Made It to 2026
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In this New Year episode of The CoCo Blend Podcast, Jamie Newton-Knight speaks directly to the women who didn’t just enter 2026 — they survived their way here.
This episode offers specific encouragement for wives navigating emotional distance, co-parents managing constant communication and pressure, and moms who carried the mental, emotional, and physical load through a challenging year.
Jamie validates the unseen struggles many women faced in 2025 — including emotional abandonment, exhaustion, and overwhelm — and offers clear, compassionate guidance for stepping into the new year with honesty, boundari...
Wrapping Up 2025: Reflections, Hope, and a Prayer for 2026
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In this special end-of-year episode of The CoCo Blend Podcast, Jamie Newton-Knight invites you to reflect on the year that was and step into 2026 with renewed hope.
Whether 2025 brought challenges, joys, or a mix of both, this episode is a gentle space to acknowledge it all.
Jamie shares a heartfelt prayer to encourage and uplift you as we enter a new year together.
Tune in for a moment of reflection, a touch of hope, and a blessing for the year ahead.
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Gift-Giving Without the Drama: How to Harmonize Presents Between Homes (Part 2 of the Co-Parenting Through Christmas Series)
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🎄 Part 2 of the Co-Parenting Through Christmas December series
Holiday gift-giving can bring joy — but for co-parents and blended families, it can also bring pressure, comparison, competition, and unnecessary stress.
In this episode of The CoCo Blend Podcast, Jamie Newton-Knight tackles one of the most common holiday challenges families face: navigating gift-giving between two households. From duplicate gifts and silent competition to financial strain and emotional guilt, Jamie breaks down why gift-giving can feel so triggering — and how to approach it with intention instead of tension.
Jamie shares practic...
December Series- Co-parenting Through Christmas: Creating Holiday Joy Without the Stress
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In this week’s episode of The CoCo Blend Podcast, Jamie Newton-Knight opens the December series: Co-Parenting Through Christmas: Creating Holiday Joy Without the Stress.
Today’s conversation centers on a powerful and honest truth — the holidays can activate emotional triggers we didn’t expect, especially when navigating co-parenting, blended families, or shifting traditions.
Jamie breaks down why Christmas triggers feel so intense, how childhood memories and present-day realities collide, and why co-parenting can magnify emotions during the holidays. From loneliness when the kids are away, to pressure to create “magic,” to...
I Did Too Much This Thanksgiving: The Holiday Pressure No One Talks About & What It Taught Me
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This week on The CoCo Blend Podcast, Jamie Newton-Knight reflects on the hidden pressure so many of us carry during the holiday season — the pressure to overperform, overextend, and overdeliver… even when our bodies, hearts, and spirits are exhausted.
From staying up late to cook “traditional” meals for small families, to house-hopping out of obligation, to trying to recreate perfect holiday moments, Jamie shares the wake-up call she experienced this Thanksgiving.
This episode is a permission slip to release holiday expectations, honor your own emotional capacity, and choose rest over performa...
"No Drama Holidays" Healthy Co-parenting tips for the season
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The holidays can be emotional for blended families-- but peace is possible. In this episode, Jamie shares 8 practical tips for creating a healthy, intentional, and drama-free co-parenting holiday.
From planning and compromise to harmonizing gifts and creating new traditions, this episode helps you enter the season with clarity, grace, and love.
Event Invitation
During this episode, Jamie invites listeners to Unspoken Wounds: A Safe Circle for Healing Conversations — a faith-centered online gathering for women healing from childhood sexual abuse.
🗓 Saturday, November 29th at 7 PM EST
A compas...
Your Coparent Is Not the Enemy: A Spiritual Approach to Healing Conflict with Vanessa Martindale
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In this week’s episode of The CoCo Blend Podcast, Jamie sits down with Vanessa Martindale for a powerful, spiritually grounded conversation about co-parenting, healing, and seeing difficult relationships through God’s eyes. Vanessa opens up about a season of her life that felt like “hell,” and how shifting her perspective helped her overcome fear, anger, and judgment.
She shares how God revealed that the real enemy wasn’t her ex-spouse, his new partner, or the conflict itself — but the spiritual forces working behind the scenes to create division. Vanessa explains how perfect...
Unspoken Wounds: Breaking the Silence of Childhood Sexual Abuse
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Today’s episode is tender and necessary. Jamie opens a faith-centered conversation about childhood sexual abuse and how keeping it a family secret only deepens the pain. This is not about blame — it’s about breaking silence, honoring truth, and making room for healing.
⚠️ Trigger Warning: This episode includes sensitive topics related to childhood sexual abuse. Please take care as you listen.
Support is available 24/7 at the National Sexual
Assault Hotline (1-800-656-4673) or hotline.rainn.org.
The Power of Understanding: How One Mom’s Empathy Transformed Her Blended Family with Natasha Jones
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🎙️ Episode Title: The Power of Understanding: How One Mom’s Empathy Transformed Her Blended Family with Natasha Jones
In this week’s episode of The CoCo Blend Podcast, host Jamie Newton-Knight sits down with Natasha Jones, a proud mom of five and serial entrepreneur, to talk about what it really takes to create peace within a blended family.
Natasha opens up about her journey as both a biological and bonus mom — sharing how she and her husband built a loving home through communication, healing, an...
Faith, Family & the Truth We Owe Our Children
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💫 Episode Description:
In this week’s episode of The CoCo Blend, Jamie Newton-Knight dives into two of the most sensitive and often overlooked co-parenting challenges — religion and parentage. She refers to an episode of Love & Hip Hop Atlanta involving Bambi, Scrappy and Momma Dee regarding religion and Lil Zane, his wife Ashley and his mom & dad regarding who is biological father is.
What happens when two parents come from different religious backgrounds and can’t agree on what to teach their child? And what about the truths we keep — the ones th...
A Legacy of Love: Growing Up in a Blended Family with Dr. Samantha Wilson Murfree
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In this powerful episode of The CoCo Blend Podcast, host Jamie Newton-Knight welcomes her first-ever guest who experienced blended family life as a child — Dr. Samantha.
So often, the conversations on The CoCo Blend center around moms, bonus moms, and co-parents. But this time, Jamie flips the script to hear from someone who lived it. Dr. Samantha shares how growing up in a blended family shaped her perspective on love, cooperation, and legacy.
She opens up about the positive relationships between her parents and step-parents, the importance of support sy...
The Handoff Heard Around the Internet- 10 ways to keep the peace - Brittany Renner & PJ Washington
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In this episode of The CoCo Blend Podcast, Jamie Newton-Knight breaks down the viral custody exchange between Brittany Renner and PJ Washington. What started as a routine handoff quickly escalated into accusations, recordings, and heated words—all while their child cried in the middle.
Jamie shares practical lessons from this situation, including 10 better ways parents can handle tough custody exchanges, a tip of the week for navigating emotional transitions, and a prayer for peace in every home. Get your pens & notebooks ready!
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Behind the Blend: Playbook for Stepmoms Facing a High-Conflict Bio Mom- w/Naja Hall
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In this episode, Jamie sits down with Naja Hall, Master Stepfamily Coach, founder of Blended and Black and VIP Stepmom; and host of I Know I’m CRAZY podcast, to unpack the realities of being a stepmom when the biological mom thrives on conflict. Naja gets candid about her own experience—marrying a man whose ex made co-parenting anything but smooth—and how that shaped her path as a coach and community builder for stepmoms.
Together, Jamie and Naja talk about the emotional weight of high-c...
Blended Doesn’t Mean Broken: Rewriting the Family Narrative
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In this heartfelt episode of The CoCo Blend Podcast, Jamie Newton-Knight offers a mix of encouragement, real talk, and personal reflection for every mom, bonus mom, and blended family builder. Jamie challenges the outdated narrative that only traditional nuclear families are “whole,” and reminds us that love, respect, growth, and effort are what truly make a family strong.
Whether your family blends through marriage, co-parenting, or bonus parenting, this episode will inspire you to see the beauty, resilience, and purpose in your unique dynamic.
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Co-Parenting Realities and the Importance of Accountability with Shana Robinson
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🎙 In this potentially controversial episode, Shana Robinson offers a candid perspective on how women can sometimes contribute to the breakdown of the co-parenting dynamic—and shares a bold comment that may spark strong reactions.
Shana Robinson shares her powerful perspective on co-parenting and the dynamics between parents. She delves into the challenges faced by both men and women in co-parenting scenarios, emphasizing the importance of accountability and mutual respect.
Key Takeaways:
✨️Powerful Men in Co-Parenting: Shana discusses the often overlooked sacrifices made by men in co-parenting situations and the import...
The Self-Care Noone Sees
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✨ In this heartfelt and empowering episode, Jamie Newton-Knight invites you into a vulnerable conversation about the kind of self-care that rarely gets recognition — but makes all the difference. “The Self-Care No One Sees” is for the mom, the co-parent, the woman doing the deep, internal work without applause. Jamie shares her personal journey of redefining self-care, setting boundaries, and reclaiming peace in motherhood and co-parenting.
This is your gentle reminder: you don’t need permission to protect your energy — but you have it here.
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🎙️ In This Episode, You’ll L...
A Father’s Role in a Blended Family: Wisdom, Love & Real Talk with My Husband
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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 trus...The Truth About Mom Guilt (and What I’m Learning to Let Go Of)
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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...
Co-parenting with your Village- with Akeda Wilkinson Ellison
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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...
Co-Parenting with Grace: What I Wish I Knew in the Beginning
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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.
💛 What You’ll Hear:
The emotional truth about starting a co-parent...Navigating Co-Parenting with a High-Conflict Bio Mom: Boundaries, Grace & Generational Healing with Christina "Chrissy" Massey
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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 p...
Blended, Blessed & Back Behind the Mic
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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 episod...
E7- Navigating the Blend of Transition through Communication
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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...
E6- *Special Forgiveness Episode* Navigating the Blend of Forgiveness through Grace with Tuniscia O.
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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...E5- Navigating the Blend of Adjusting through Time & Patience with Tiffany Stevens
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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," t...E4- Navigating the Blend of Communication with an Inconsistent Co-parent with Bernadette Jackson
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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...E3- Part 2- Navigating the Blend of Boundaries in the midst of Uncertainty with Shonte Murchinson
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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...E3- Part 1- Navigating the Blend of Boundaries in the midst of Uncertainty with Shonte Murchinson
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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...