The Nacho Kids Podcast: Blended Family Lifesaver Lori Sims & David Sims
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- Kids & Family
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Stepfamilies and blended families are very challenging. With a failure rate of over 70%, it's clear that blended families need help. Nacho Kids founders and blended family coaches, Lori and David Sims, are here to help blended families save their sanity and relationships. You'll hear the hosts and guests discuss the struggles and successes of blended family life and learn how the Nacho Kids Method is changing lives and saving relationships around the world.
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262: "Every Other Weekend" ~ Superior Court Judge Anthony J. Mohr
In this episode, Lori, founder of Nacho Kids Nacho Parenting, talks to Anthony J. Mohr. Anthony’s father, Gerald Mohr, was a well-known radio actor before slipping to the Hollywood B-list thanks to the advent of television. Accepting the lead in a dying Swedish TV series, he fell for the script girl and divorced Mohr’s mother, who went on to meet and marry another divorced person, credit card industry pioneer Stanley Dashew.
As his stepfather’s career rose and his biological father’s eased downward, Anthony tried to find his place. One weekend, he was sailing on his stepfather’s fifty-eight-foot catamaran; the next, his Swedish stepmother told him that they were poor. Coming of age in a time when divorce was rare and viewed as shocking, Anthony lived at the edges of what others regard as a dream world, a place where reality and fantasy blend, maps lead to the homes of the stars, and obstacles abound.
In this episode, we discuss the following:
Being a child of divorce
Two different lives
Fighting in front of the kids
Building bonds
Nacho Kids Academy Success Story:
“As a licensed therapist, a patient mentioned Nacho to me. I was intrigued. I looked into this Nacho method, and I must say it is genius! I am now referring all my stepfamily clients to the Academy!” ~ T.G.
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261: Interview With Lisa Johnson ~ Author of "Been There Got Out"
In this episode, Lori and David Sims, founders of Nacho Kids Nacho Parenting, talk to Lisa Johnson. Lisa is co-author, along with her partner Chris Barry, of “Been There Got Out.” Like Lori and David, Lisa and Chris use their first-hand experience to help others.
In this episode, we discuss the following:
Toxic relationships
High conflict divorce
Legal abuse
Coercive control
Jennifer’s Law
Nacho Kids Academy Success Story:
“I am a family law attorney. I kept hearing about this Nacho parenting from clients and in the courtroom. I decided to join the Nacho Academy to see what it was all about. Man, this stuff is gold! I’m referring all my clients to the Nacho Academy even if they aren’t currently in a blend, they will most likely be in one soon! I love what Lori and David are doing and can’t express how much the world needs this!” ~ M.L.B.
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260: Chose To Marry But Not Live Together
In this episode, Lori, founder of Nacho Kids Nacho Parenting, talks to stepmom Tikeetha. Tikeetha has one child, and her partner has two children, one of which is an adult and no longer living at home. Both of their teenage children have lost their other parent. Tikeetha and her partner decided to get married but have not moved in together yet but plan to in the future.
In this episode, we discuss the following:
Choosing to get married but live sep
Having an autistic child in the blend
Partner wants family to blend
When a bio parent dies
Friction between the stepkids
Nacho Kids Academy Success Story:
“I have been a member of the Nacho Academy for two years and plan to be a life-long member. The support Lori & David give is worth the membership to me! I know I can get their advice on anything that comes up in our blend, as there are always changes and challenges.” ~ J.R.
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259: Stepkid Graduations
In this episode, Lori and David Sims, founders of Nacho Kids Nacho Parenting, talk about struggles blended families often face when it comes to Graduation ceremonies. Unfortunately, most kids are given a limited number of tickets and it can often cause issues within the family, even a nuclear family! But you add the blend… and whew! Hang on!
In this episode, we discuss the following:
Graduation Tickets
One upping your ex
Nacho Kids Academy Success Story:
“I joined the Nacho Kids Academy just out of sheer curiosity. I am also a stepfamily coach and wanted to see what Lori had in her Academy. I have to tell you, I am so impressed with the Academy, that I am now referring my clients to take her courses! It helps me because I can focus on stuff outside the Nacho method with them and I get to see the transformation that happens within one month of them joining. Makes my job easier and saves them money!” ~ L.T.
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258: Mother's Day Struggles For Stepmoms
In this episode, Lori and David Sims, founders of Nacho Kids Nacho Parenting, talk about some of the struggles stepmoms have with Mother’s Day. Mother’s Day is hard for a lot of people. Whether it be stepmoms, those who could never have children or have lost children, bio moms, or those who don’t have good relationships with their bio moms.
In this episode, we discuss the following:
Stepmom expectations
Mother’s Day recognition for stepmoms
Stepmom's Day but no Stepdad's Day
Hallmark Holiday
Mental Health Wellness
Nacho Kids Academy Success Story:
“I asked my husband to get me a one month subscription to the Nacho Academy for one month so I could do the Bootcamp Challenge. After the first group call, I quickly realized I was going to need more than a one month membership! There is so much great content! I was really surprised at the amount of content and the interaction on the call considering the cost was so low. Thank you David & Lori! See you on the next call!” ~ B.K.
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257: Interview With Veronica Grace Andrews ~ Healing Stepmom Burnout
In this episode, Lori Sims, founder of Nacho Kids Nacho Parenting, talks to stepmom Veronica Andrews. Veronica is the author of “Heal Stepmom Burnout”. She has been blending for 15 years, has two stepkids, and is child-free by choice.
In this episode, we discuss the following:
Changes in custody time
Losing yourself
Finding the balance
Stepmom burnout
Wanting what is best for the kids
Nacho Kids Academy Success Story:
“My stepkid is 20 years old. Does nothing but lay on the couch playing on their phone all day. It was driving me crazy. Like, really. I lost my composure several times. An attorney recommended Nacho Kids to me. They were friends of my husbands and my husband told them I was going crazy. I joined the Academy and immediately started doing the bootcamp. It wasn’t easy and I understand why it’s a 30-day course, there’s a lot to it. Day 7 I was finally seeing that things could be different. I finished the bootcamp and said what the heck and did the thinking challenge next. I thought the bootcamp was good, but wow! That thinking one is mind blowing! And I definitely know now why Lori says to do the bootcamp first and to do them separately.
I’ve learned through Lori and David’s nacho academy that I can choose to be a part of the solution or a part of the problem. I chose to be a part of the solution.” ~ R.R.
Customer Reviews
I listen to you and almost cry tears!
I wish I had heard your podcast when my family was growing up. A lot of times you think you are the ones ones going through something. I regret a lot even though I did the best I knew at the time. I am happy though that others have access to your tools.
The blend may not be perfect, but we put in the work. That’s all you can do.
I started listening to your podcast long before I ended up in a relationship with a man who had kids from his previous marriage. I was prepared for the feelings that came, even though I still struggle with guilt. Without your support system, I’m not sure I would have been confident enough to keep this relationship together. I would have carried a large heavy shame that likely would have made me feel so bad that I would have thought that getting out of the relationship was the only way to make the shame go away. I’ve been a member of the Nacho Kids Academy for a few years and from time to time I go through a challenge or watch a lesson and it helps immensely. I can’t thank you guys enough for helping stepparents find a way to stay in the blend and finding a path that allows for grace and forgiveness and imperfection. Every day we wake up and try to do better. Thank you for being excellent coaches.
Thankful
Very glad we found this podcast early in our marriage. Things have gotten so much better by following Nacho kids method.