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Blended
Hosted by Kate Ferdinand and co-host 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 af...
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Natalie Lue: People Pleasing, Projection and Breaking the Cycle
This week on Blended, Kate is joined by Nathalie and special guest co host Natalie Lue, author of The Joy of Saying No and host of The Baggage Reclaim...
Rio & Tate Ferdinard: Family Takeover
Kate is joined by Rio & Tate Ferdinand to discuss a few dilemmas and family whilst on holiday in Portugal
In the first, a 16 year old boy is s...
Blending Teenagers of Different Genders: Mindful or Overthinking?
In this week’s episode, Kate Ferdinand is joined by Nathalie Holmes-Lewis and Cilla Kessie to discuss a topic that feels uniquely blended.
The f...
When A Mum’s Affair Breaks The Family: Can It Be Fixed?
On a previous episode, Travis Jay made a bold comment. You always know your dad’s dirt, but you never know your mum’s. So the ladies decided to look i...
A High Conflict Ex and Emotional Cheating: How Much Is Too Much?
How much is one person supposed to handle?
In this episode, Kate Ferdinand is joined by co-hosts Nathalie Holmes-Lewis and Cilla Kessie to unpac...
Keeping Secrets from Your Partner for the Kids: Betrayal or Protection?
In this episode, Kate Ferdinand is joined by co-hosts Nathalie Holmes-Lewis and Cilla Kessie to tackle two dilemmas that spark a strong debate around...
Travis Jay: Girl Dads and Exes Controlling The Narrative
In this episode of Blended, Kate Ferdinand is joined by co-host Cilla Kessie and special guest co-host comedian, actor and writer Travis Jay, who’s br...
Dr Lalitaa Suglani: High Functioning Anxiety, ADHD And Blended Burnout
In this episode of Blended, Kate Ferdinand is joined by Nathalie and special guest co-host Dr Lalitaa Suglani, an award-winning psychologist, high-fun...
Extended Family Drama: Should You Call Out Your Sister-in-Law?
In this episode of Blended, Kate Ferdinand is joined by Nathalie and Cilla for a conversation that starts close to home.
Cilla drops a bomb abou...
Legally Nik Is Back: Narcissists, Child Maintenance and Holidays
Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussions around coercive and post separation abuse.
In this episode of Blended, Kate is joined by Nat...
Our Memories Don’t Match: Should I Show Up For My Ex-Stepson?
In this episode of Blended, Kate Ferdinand is joined by Nathalie and Cilla, who shares an update on a family situation she previously opened up about...
@Jessrunsforsurvivors: Co-Parenting With A Narcissist
Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussions around coercive and post separation abuse.
In this episode of Blended, Kate Ferdinand and Cil...
Mother’s Day Special: Gifts, Grief And Being Seen
Mother’s Day has always meant something special to Blended. Please Note: This episode was recorded on Thursday 26th February, before the recent confli...
Anna Williamson: Child Anxiety And Relationship Advice
One stepmum feels ignored in her concerns. Another feels invisible in her relationship.
This week on Blended, Kate Ferdinand and Nathal...
When A Child Enters The Family Through Betrayal
When you choose to stay after an affair but the affair created a child, what does moving forward really look like?
This week on Blended, Kate Fe...
Chuckie Online: What Happens When Son and Stepdad Clash?
Kate Ferdinand is joined by Cilla and special guest co-host Chuckie Online, presenter, DJ and podcast host, for a powerful conversation from the persp...
Zoe Hardman: Teen Stepkids, Hormones and Marriage Tips
Stepparenting isn’t always easy and sometimes admitting that feels like the hardest part.
Kate Ferdinand is joined by Nathalie Holmes-Lewis and...
Blended Returns With Season 5: Major Surgery, Birth Trauma & Big Moves
Season 5 starts here and a lot has changed while we were away.
After some time off, Kate Ferdinand returns with Nathalie and Cilla for a long ov...
Christmas Special: How Do You Manage Exes, Money and Boundaries?
In this Christmas special of Blended, Kate Ferdinand is joined by Nathalie and Cilla as they come together for a festive catch-up, they’re excited to...
When You’re With Someone With Kids: Do You Have to Be a Stepparent?
This week on Blended, Kate Ferdinand is joined by Nathalie and Cilla to unpack a dilemma that challenges the unspoken expectations of blended families...
Snoochie Shy: Can You Involve Step-Parents Without Causing Tension?
This week on Blended, Kate Ferdinand is joined by co-host Nathalie and TV and radio presenter Snoochie Shy for a powerful conversation about big life...
When Your Parents Reject Your Stepkid: Should You Set Boundaries With Family?
This week on Blended, Kate Ferdinand is joined by Cilla and Nathalie to unpack a dilemma that’s left one stepmum torn between her child and her parent...
Rio Ferdinand Is Back! How Will His Older Kids Feel?
This week on Blended, Kate Ferdinand is joined by Nathalie and her husband Rio Ferdinand, as they tackle a dilemma that a stepmum writes in concerned...
When His Mum Still Sees the Ex: Is It Jealousy or Just Reality?
This week on Blended, Kate Ferdinand is joined by Nathalie and Cilla to unpack a dilemma that touches on family loyalty, jealousy, and boundaries.
Rickie Haywood-Williams: How Do You Cope When You Don't Live With Your Child?
This week on Blended, Kate Ferdinand and Nathalie are joined by special guest co-host, presenter and dad Rickie Haywood-Williams. Together, they tackl...
When He Won’t Take In His Daughter’s Sister: Would You Let a Child Go Into Care?
This week on Blended, Kate Ferdinand is joined by co-hosts Nathalie and Cilla to unpack a heartbreaking dilemma.
A mum writes in devastated afte...
Jessica May: Life After Betrayal, Co-Parenting and Boundaries
This week on Blended, Kate Ferdinand and Nathalie are joined by Jessica May, the influencer known for her cleaning hacks, parenting advice, and unfilt...
When Mum Comes Back: Why Is My Stepson Changing Towards Me?
This week on Blended, Kate Ferdinand is joined by co-hosts Cilla and Nathalie to tackle a dilemma that cuts to the heart of step-parenting. A listener...
Joel Beya: He Won’t Let Me Meet the Ex — Is It a Red Flag?
This week on Blended, Kate Ferdinand is joined by Nathalie and special guest co-host Joel Beya — presenter, founder of Cheeky Sport, and dad —...
Inside the Blended Podcast Group Chat: Outrage, Viral Moments & Heated Debates
This week on Blended, Kate Ferdinand, and co-hosts Cilla and Nathalie invite listeners into their group chat — the place where wild dilemmas get sent....
Sayce Holmes-Lewis: Why Does His Ex Still Get So Much of Him?
This week on Blended, Kate Ferdinand and is joined by co-hosts Nathalie and her husband, Sayce Holmes-Lewis, to unpack a dilemma from a stepmum who fe...
Losing Them Too: Why Breakups Can Feel Like Bereavement for Step-Parents
This week on Blended, Kate Ferdinand is joined by co-hosts Cilla and Nathalie to unpack a heartbreak that many stepmums quietly carry: the grief of lo...
Nieki Shaw Breaks Down The Law: What Legal Rights Do Stepparents Really Have?
This week on Blended, Kate Ferdinand is joined by co-hosts Cilla along with very special guest co-host Nieki Shaw , a child protection solicitor, co-p...
Setting Values Without Setting Off Your Partner: Can You Really Avoid Offence?
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Jamelia Joins Blended: Can You Be Happy If the Kids Don’t Click?
This week on Blended, Kate Ferdinand is joined by co-hosts Cilla and special guest co-host Jamelia — singer, songwriter, actress, and mum.
Jame...
I Love Being a Stepmum: But I Still Want My Own Baby
This week on Blended, Kate is joined by Cilla and Nathalie to explore a dilemma that hits hard for so many women in blended families: loving your part...
Rio Ferdinand Is Back: How Do You Support A Solo Parent?
This week on Blended, Kate Ferdinand is joined by Cilla and special guest co-host Rio to respond to a heartfelt dilemma from a listener asking how she...
Discipline Disagreements: Should Stepparents Have a Say?
This week on Blended, Kate Ferdinand is joined by co-hosts Cilla and Nathalie to unpack a dilemma that so many stepparents silently struggle with: dis...
Ashley John-Baptiste: From Foster Care to Fatherhood
This week on Blended, Kate Ferdinand is joined by co-host Nathalie and special guest co-host Ashley John-Baptiste — , journalist, documentary-maker an...
The Father’s Day Special: The Husbands Takeover
This week on Blended, it’s the Father’s Day special and Kate’s handed over the mic. Rio Ferdinand takes on hosting duties, joined by Cilla’s husband P...