<description>&lt;p&gt;I (Mike) take leadership very seriously.  &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;One of my desires, even in our current empty nest years is to be the kind of family leader that my children and stepchild want to connect with and listen to.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;But often I feel overwhelmed or frustrated as I lead my blended family.  All the complexities can lead to confusion that robs me of the confidence and connection I&amp;apos;m trying to build.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Guys — have you ever felt that way?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;You certainly aren&amp;apos;t alone.  And you don&amp;apos;t have to figure it all out by yourself.  &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode, we&amp;apos;re reconnecting with Mike Haney who will offer his insightful perspectives on how to intentionally lead your blended family.  &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Mike has been courageously leading his blended family for over 20 years and this discussion will help you to gain hope through a deeper understanding of your role so that you can experience fulfillment in your marriage and in blended family life.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Don&amp;apos;t let the complexities of blending keep you from courageously leading your family.  You can be intentional and effective with the right attitude and understanding.  Then you can experience the confidence, connection (and peace) you&amp;apos;re looking for!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;em&gt;You&amp;apos;ll Discover:&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Why it&amp;apos;s critical to gain information and understanding of the complexities of leading a blended family &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;How to manage your anger and frustration when faced with challenges&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The 5 Stages of relationships and positive ways to cherish and connect with your wife as you move through them&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;How to break free from unproductive patterns  &lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;em&gt;Resources from this Episode:&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt; To connect with Mike Haney go to:  &lt;a href='https://www.mancourage.com/'&gt;Courageous Coaching for Men&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Ready for some extra support?&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We all need some extra support along the blending journey — we&amp;apos;re here to help.  You can connect with us for a free coaching call to see how we might help you experience more clarity, confidence, and connection in your home.  Schedule your free call here:  &lt;a href='https://calendly.com/mikeandkimcoaching/freesession'&gt;https://calendly.com/mikeandkimcoaching/freesession&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;em&gt;Subscribe or Follow the Show &lt;/em&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Are you subscribed or following the podcast yet?  If not, we want to encourage you do that today so you don&amp;apos;t miss a single episode.  &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-blended-family-coaching-show/id1481415407'&gt;Click here to subscribe in Apple Podcasts&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://open.spotify.com/show/2AAfNm5ICBZQCTsNQNxrf0'&gt;Click here to follow on Spotify&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;em&gt;Leave a Review in Apple Podcasts&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you’re feeling extra helpful, we would be so grateful if you left us a review over on &lt;a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-blended-family-coaching-show/id1481415407'&gt;Apple Podcasts&lt;/a&gt; too. Your review will help others find our podcast — plus they’re fun for us to read too! :-)  &lt;a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-blended-family-coaching-show/id1481415407'&gt;Just click here to review&lt;/a&gt;, select “Ratings and Reviews” and then select “Write a Review” — let us know what your favorite part of the podcast is.  Thank you, we really appreciate your feedback! &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Are you ready to join us on May 16th?&amp;nbsp; Click this link:&amp;nbsp; &lt;a href="https://www.blendedfamilybreakthrough.com/blendingtogether"&gt;https://www.blendedfamilybreakthrough.com/blendingtogether&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Blended Family Breakthrough

Mike & Kim Anderson

182. How to Lead Your Blended Family with Intentionality and Courage [with Mike Haney]

APR 9, 202463 MIN
Blended Family Breakthrough

182. How to Lead Your Blended Family with Intentionality and Courage [with Mike Haney]

APR 9, 202463 MIN

Description

I (Mike) take leadership very seriously.  

One of my desires, even in our current empty nest years is to be the kind of family leader that my children and stepchild want to connect with and listen to.

But often I feel overwhelmed or frustrated as I lead my blended family.  All the complexities can lead to confusion that robs me of the confidence and connection I'm trying to build.

Guys — have you ever felt that way?

You certainly aren't alone.  And you don't have to figure it all out by yourself.  

In this episode, we're reconnecting with Mike Haney who will offer his insightful perspectives on how to intentionally lead your blended family.  

Mike has been courageously leading his blended family for over 20 years and this discussion will help you to gain hope through a deeper understanding of your role so that you can experience fulfillment in your marriage and in blended family life.

Don't let the complexities of blending keep you from courageously leading your family.  You can be intentional and effective with the right attitude and understanding.  Then you can experience the confidence, connection (and peace) you're looking for!

You'll Discover:

  • Why it's critical to gain information and understanding of the complexities of leading a blended family 
  • How to manage your anger and frustration when faced with challenges
  • The 5 Stages of relationships and positive ways to cherish and connect with your wife as you move through them
  • How to break free from unproductive patterns  

Resources from this Episode:

Ready for some extra support?

We all need some extra support along the blending journey — we're here to help.  You can connect with us for a free coaching call to see how we might help you experience more clarity, confidence, and connection in your home.  Schedule your free call here:  https://calendly.com/mikeandkimcoaching/freesession

Subscribe or Follow the Show 

Are you subscribed or following the podcast yet?  If not, we want to encourage you do that today so you don't miss a single episode.  

Click here to subscribe in Apple Podcasts

Click here to follow on Spotify

Leave a Review in Apple Podcasts

If you’re feeling extra helpful, we would be so grateful if you left us a review over on Apple Podcasts too. Your review will help others find our podcast — plus they’re fun for us to read too! :-)  Just click here to review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and then select “Write a Review” — let us know what your favorite part of the podcast is.  Thank you, we really appreciate your feedback! 

Are you ready to join us on May 16th?  Click this link:  https://www.blendedfamilybreakthrough.com/blendingtogether