I just started listening in to the Blended Life Podcast. I absolutely love all the advise.

Blended family is truly a dynamic duo!! Julie seems like she has to deal with a tough ex or her step family experience was not the best. It’s nice to learn about that side. Eric bring all the positivity and shows examples of all angles and situations in a blended family. Ting and yang of optimist and pessimist. Amazing duo that provide ton of information.

Stepmom of 3! I’ve been around my kiddos for the majority of their lives. We have a challenging situation with the other household. I love this podcast- it helps ground me and not get caught up in the weeds of the drama.

The guy is annoying. Please stay in topic!! The guy interrupts EVERYTIME the coach is trying trying to “coach” stop.

I’m a bio parent and it’s really good to hear each perspective; it’s very helpful and reminds me to hold space for everyone.

The arguing overtakes the point and message of the podcast. The “jokes” fall flat and take away from what is being said.

I love how they give the perspective of both the Bio Parents and Step Parents. You may not think each podcast will help you, but they do. Helps you better understand both sides and guide each other daily. SHOW UP everyday as best as you can.

This podcast has helped me have the “tough” discussions with my partner. I also have gained a new perspective on topics from different points of view. Thank you!!

So grateful for this podcast. I’m binging on the grounded wisdom, perspectives and tactical hope they offer!! To those that think there’s too much arguing, I think it’s great to be able to listen to different perspectives. They are both insightful in their own way. They are also raw, authentic and transparent. Not everyone is comfortable with that, but I find it refreshing.

I really really really wanted to like this podcast. I needed something that was helpful and not negative about step parenting. But I was listening to episode 65 and Julie said “you know” too many times to count. It was so often and so distracting that I lost track of the message they were trying to convey because all I could hear from that point forward was “ya know”. I really appreciate their content and maybe if they can polish themselves up a little bit with their speaking since they are in a platform where all we hear are their words, it would give them higher ratings and more listeners.

I like the content of this podcast, and appreciate the honest and real tone. As a former step-daughter and current step-mom, I relate to the perspective Julie brings from her experiences. Having said that, the pod often feels like I’m just listening to them sorting out their own issues using other people’s question as the way to broach the subject and air their grievances from their own situation, which isn’t enjoyable to listen to. Eric also often gets bored or irritated and is actually insulting towards listeners if their question was too long or just annoying to him - not a good look at all - it’s offensive. And, on multiple occasions he’s given inaccurate information, for example, in discussing a child w/ADHD, he repetitively discusses it as if that just means the kid is extra ‘hyper’ - obviously totally not what ADHD is and misrepresenting that is irresponsible. I think he’s just not into the podcast and isn’t putting in the effort to actually offer an enlightening perspective. As a woman, I also don’t appreciate how condescending he can be towards Julie, sometimes to the point of being outright insulting (such as repeatedly making fun of how many different last names she’s had and her feelings surrounding name changes). I think either Julie should host alone or they should be more mindful of their dynamic.

I love this podcast!! It’s so real true and honest, not scripted and boring! I felt alone with no one to relate to, but when I listen to this podcast I feel like I have friends in my living room. The conversations that come up inspire me and help me! I love listening to the host!! I can tell they truly care to help others who struggle with different situations in their blended family! I love that they involve their Christian faith in the podcast too!!

As a new step mom this show has given me so much to think about and a lot of guidance too. Julie makes me laugh about the struggles of a bonus parent and real talk about relationship. To me, bringing God and faith to tie everything around is just perfect. This is a great podcast!!

I usually don't write reviews, but I was listening to this podcast to gather ideas on dealing with my husband's kid's mom. I want to thank them because I don't give in to it anymore; it's truly a waste of energy. Our family was put together easily as I love my stepkids like their my own. As a Christian, I can't turn this podcast on in front of my oldest in the car because of the foul language. Also don't like that they parent their own kids differently under one household. I stopped listening because of the language, but he's funny.

Misery loves company right? It’s refreshing to know that blended life isn’t a walk in the park for anyone. It’s harder than a traditional marriage. There’s no one size fits all but they do a good job covering multiple bases. There’s some cursing but ehh, who doesn’t do that? Haha We’re all adults and this podcast isn’t for children. I appreciate that I have people to ask questions to and gather advice from before I try to address something in my own blended family. My husband found this podcast for us and it’s been helpful in us trying to align our views and manage our household. Thank you both! Even your personalities and bm/bd situations are similar to what my husband and I are going through.

I love the overall vibe of this podcast. Thanks for validating my boundaries’ existence. So tired of this society that caters to bio kids and then wonders why marriages fail and kids are entitled. Thank you both!

I love the realness within your podcast. It’s super raw, sometimes funny, and the wife reminds me of me. I actually love her potty mouth, LOL! Keep it up you two..You guys rock! Also, where can I submit topics to talk about? I don’t have Instagram.

I absolutely love the content and feel like they touch on important topics, questions and experiences. Listening helps validate my challenges and highlights as a stepmom and I am happy I came across this podcast. However, the way he talks over her and interrupts is frustrating at times because I want to hear both opinions.

I searched for podcasts to help me get a grasp on being a blended family. My boyfriend and I are going to be moving in together and I wanted insight as him and I have begun to say our phrase “this is life now 🥰”. A family of 7! I have 2 kid and he has 3. They are the same ages so that helps. Plus our older boys had already been friends since kindergarten. Even when you joke about getting a one star review because you argue on the podcast episode, I still love it!! It shows the real, raw, and ebbs and flows in relationships! Thanks!

I really appreciate the authenticity that Blended Life brings to the step family scene. You guys paint a real picture somewhere in between despair that you’ve completely, irrevocably ruined your kids lives, and idealism that everyone is going to love each other deeply early on. The love of my life was murdered 3 years ago and before my nuclear family went up in flames, I never thought I’d have a step family experience. Now I’m binging this podcast for the hope and real couple conversations that happen here every week. As a licensed professional therapist, I’ve only ever heard healthy conflict happening on this show. All healthy relationships rupture. It’s the repair that counts. And honestly, that is one of the reasons I love y’all. You’re not polished and perfect and neither is my life or my family. Keep up the good work. Your story is needed!!

Overall, good advice for young blended families. Good topics of conversation. I listen to this podcast and Nacho Kids (which is a different philosophy). Both hosts are insightful, but Eric frustrates me when he talks over Julie. He doesn’t realize that he is not always a good listener. I do appreciate the fact that they don’t pretend that it’s easy to blend families, so in regards to other comments about “bickering” between Julie & Eric, at least they are honest.

I listened to this to try to get some perspective and find common ground on the challenges of my living situation: being in a blended family. It seems like every episode they just argue for half of it. Got pretty old pretty fast so I unsubscribes. If you want advice for your family, I think looking elsewhere is best.

Blended families aren’t perfect. They are hard, exhausting, and stressful. Insert Blended Life. A podcast with two amazing people who live a not so perfect blended life. They are experiencing the same problems a normal blended family may have. Hearing them talk about their viewpoint, and sometimes hearing them disagree, helps me understand that nothing will ever be perfect. And their advice is usually spot on. They have so much character and to get different viewpoints helps me understand other sides. Just to know that they may have experienced, or are experiencing, the same problems I am, helps me cope. It’s not just a podcast, it’s a community. #blendedlifecommunity

I’m a step parent with no kids, and I am at the point of walking away from the relationship, after counseling etc etc, I wanted to hear some podcasts to see if maybe I’m not just crazy. 10 min into an episode, The lady on the show is so rude to her husband! Pretty much had the feeling that it was her way and that’s it. I felt bad for the husband, and a lot of arguing. Sorry, I thought this was a podcast 🤷🏼‍♀️

Love when Julie swears and Eric beeps her. Very good podcast, great topics and enjoyable to listen to every week.

I just found this podcast and it is amazing. I am now 100% caught up. Now I I only get to listen one a week 🙁. No joke I have learned so much with this podcast. When I start to respond in my old ways I stop my self and either walk way or turn the podcast on. Thank you so much for everything you guys do.

I was hoping to listen in hopes for inspiration in my own blended family 8 minutes into the episode I felt like the awkward third wheel friend watching a couple fight I think having resolutions worked out to their issues and being able to discuss the process of how those resolutions were resolved is so much more relatable than listening to a couple work out their issues on a podcast

I had to unsubscribe. This last episode was just them arguing and it made me exhausted. I started listening because I’m in a blended family and was hoping to obtain some ideas and strategies to help. I get that people argue in real life but this is not constructive. I listen to podcasts for ideas, relaxation, inspiration and knowledge. This is none of that.

There are several “blended family” podcasts that I have enjoyed listening to and learned from, but this one is so relatable to my situation. This has been so helpful to me. The 1st episode was exactly what I needed to hear.

I am not in a blended marriage but I have so many family members and friends who are. I feel like this podcast helps give me an understanding and helpful insight into the “Blended Life” lifestyle. Because of this podcast I feel I can better identify with those close to me who are going through the challenging topics that are covered in these episodes. Thank you!

This is by far my favorite blended family podcast! :)