Blended

Kate Ferdinand

Hosted by Kate Ferdinand and co-host's Priscilla Kessie and Nathalie Holmes - Lewis. This podcast is a celebration of blended families - exploring the stories of relationships bound by love, no matter what their circumstances are. Covering subjects such as second marriages, divorce, parenting, life after loss, step kids, co-parenting, fostering and (not-so-wicked!) stepmothers,

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Subscribe Listen in podnod RSS feed Show website

120 episodes
Updated Wednesday
Explicit

Episodes120

Newest first

Jul 23, 2025 · 47 min
Setting Values Without Setting Off Your Partner: Can You Really Avoid Offence?
What happens when you want to set boundaries… but your partner assumes it’ll be “like the other kids”?
Jul 16, 2025 · 1 hr 1 min
Jamelia Joins Blended: Can You Be Happy If the Kids Don’t Click?
What happens when your relationship works but the blended family doesn’t?
Jul 9, 2025 · 47 min
I Love Being a Stepmum: But I Still Want My Own Baby
What happens when he’s done having kids but you’re not?
Jul 2, 2025 · 47 min
Rio Ferdinand Is Back: How Do You Support A Solo Parent?
What happens when you’re parenting solo and questioning everything?
Jun 25, 2025 · 38 min
Discipline Disagreements: Should Stepparents Have a Say?
What happens when one parent disciplines and the other undoes it?
Jun 18, 2025 · 55 min
Ashley John-Baptiste: From Foster Care to Fatherhood
What happens when family isn’t where you start but what you grow?
Jun 11, 2025 · 46 min
The Father’s Day Special: The Husbands Takeover
What happens when you hide things to keep the peace?
Jun 4, 2025 · 53 min
Growing Up Without Dad: How Our Childhoods Still Shape Us
What happens when your childhood leaves you guarded in adulthood?
May 28, 2025 · 43 min
Left Out Of The Big Moments: How Do You Handle Being Excluded?
What happens when you love the child but still feel like a guest in their life?
May 21, 2025 · 38 min
Money, Power & Blended Families: Are You Paying Without a Say?
What happens when a step-parent gives financially but isn’t allowed a voice?
May 14, 2025 · 38 min
Loving Bio Kids and Step Kids the Same: Is It Possible?
What happens when your love doesn’t feel equal and you’re scared your stepchildren can feel it too?
May 7, 2025 · 43 min
Staying Together After the Break-Up: Can You Separate Without Shattering the Family?
What happens when you split but still live under the same roof?
Apr 30, 2025 · 46 min
Different Homes, Different Rules: Does It Confuse the Kids?
What happens when parenting styles clash?
Apr 23, 2025 · 46 min
Rio Ferdinand Brings a Male Perspective: My Child or My Marriage?
What happens when your partner struggles to accept your child? Rio, Kate and Cilla unpack the reality
Apr 16, 2025 · 39 min
Stepmum Pressure: Parenting Without Biological Kids
When you're parenting without kids of your own - childless, childfree and “ours babies.”
Apr 9, 2025 · 40 min
Photo Fallout: Did the Stepmum Go Too Far Or Was the Mother-in-Law Stirring The Pot?
A photo gets thrown away and opens up a much bigger conversation about boundaries and blended families.
Apr 2, 2025 · 39 min
The Big Introduction: Should My Ex’s Opinion Affect My Timing?
Blended is back!
Apr 1, 2025 · 33 sec
The Blended podcast is back!
We’re beyond excited to announce that the blended podcast is back! This season, Kate is joined by two incredible Step-mums, Cilla & Nathalie, each with their own unique family setup. We’re here to offer different perspectives on the step-parenting experience, and we hope you’ll feel seen and understood as we share our stories and answer your questions each week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 11, 2023 · 26 min
A Look Into My World: Welcome Home, Baby Shae!
Hey Guys! Well, it's been quite a journey since the last time we chatted, and I've stepped out of my little bubble to share a special life update... Shae's here!In today's mini update, I'll take you on a journey through what it's been like getting to know
Jun 28, 2023 · 19 min
A Look Into My World: My Final Baby Prep and My Favourite Blended Moments
Hey Guys! This is the last time you’ll hear from me for a little while, because when this episode comes out I’ll be 37 weeks pregnant and officially on maternity leave! To be honest I've been on maternity leave unofficially for a week or so because the ti