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Blended, Not Shaken

Blended, Not Shaken

Written by: Michele
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Blended, Not Shaken is a podcast about what it really means to be part of a blended or chosen family—messy, beautiful, funny, complicated, and everything in between.

Through honest, vulnerable conversations, guests from all walks of blended life—stepkids, stepparents, single parents, co-parents, siblings, widowed spouses, chosen families, and more—share their personal stories. No two families look the same, and that’s exactly the point.

We’re not here to give advice or pretend it’s easy. We’re here to listen, to laugh, to relate, and to reflect on the roles we play in each other’s lives. Some stories will make you laugh. Others might hit a nerve. All of them remind us that there’s no one way to do family—and that you’re not alone in figuring it out.

Blended, Not Shaken is for anyone navigating the in-between spaces of family life, looking for connection, perspective, or just a deep sigh of “same.”


Have a story to share? Want to be on a future episode? Email BlendedNotShakenPod@gmail.com

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Episodes
  • Siblings Without Blood: Stories from the Glass Door

    Siblings Without Blood: Stories from the Glass Door
    Jun 3 2025

    Michele introduces her siblings, Lynn and Kevin, who share their unique perspectives on growing up in different branches of the same blended family tree.

    • Lynn and Kevin discuss how they describe their family to others—Lynn's glass door analogy and Kevin's "huge family that loves to party" approach
    • Both siblings share surprising similarities despite having no blood relation—both diagnosed with ADD/ADHD, both work with youth, both love the outdoors
    • Kevin recalls the meaningful moment when his stepdad asked if he wanted to be part of the family and if he could call him "dad"
    • They explore how household dynamics changed when siblings would leave for custody arrangements with other parents
    • Kevin and Lynn reflect on building authentic relationships with step-siblings over time, with Kevin noting his relationship with his stepbrother feels "earned"
    • Lynn shares her experience of being severely bullied in school and how that affected her awareness of Michele's custody schedule

    Join us next week for part two of this conversation as we continue to explore the messiness and beauty of blended families.
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    40 mins
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