Rephonic
Artwork for The Nacho Kids Podcast: Blended Family Lifesaver

The Nacho Kids Podcast: Blended Family Lifesaver

Lori Sims & David Sims
Blended Families
Co-Parenting
Nacho Kids Method
Parenting
Family Dynamics
Blended Family
Mental Health
Communication
Step Parenting
Divorce
Family Law
Stepfamilies
Parenting Challenges
Step-Parenting
Step Families
Family Relationships
Graduation
Communication In Relationships
Relationships
Stepparenting

Stepfamilies and blended families are very challenging. With a failure rate of over 70%, it's clear that blended families need help. Nacho Kids founders and blended family coaches, Lori and David Sims, are here to help blended families save their sanity and relationships. You'll hear the hosts and guests discuss the struggles and successes of blended family life and learn how the Nacho Kids Method... more

PublishesWeeklyEpisodes384Founded7 years ago
Number of ListenersCategories
ParentingKids & FamilyRelationshipsSociety & Culture

Listen to this Podcast

Artwork for The Nacho Kids Podcast: Blended Family Lifesaver

Latest Episodes

In this episode, we focus on the challenging realities of navigating the family law system without an attorney. Our guest, Ben Schooley, a pro se coach from Central Texas, shares his deeply personal journey through divorce and custody battles, recoun... more

YouTube

In this episode, Lori and Stacie talk about the ups and downs of blended family life and stepfamily dynamics. One key theme is therapy's huge impact, not just for healing after divorce, but also for building healthier co-parenting relationships. This... more

YouTube

In this episode, Dr. Binyamin Rothstein shares insights from over 45 years as a healer and his journey from conventional medicine to alternative, holistic practices. After facing professional adversity for his unconventional healing methods, Dr. Ben ... more

YouTube

In this episode of the Nacho Kids Podcast, Lori and David Sims address a post from their Facebook group about stepkids taking food and personal items, like mouthwash, that aren't theirs. They discuss practical, relationship-saving solutions, like loc... more

YouTube

Key Facts

Accepts Guests
Contact Information
Podcast Host
Number of Listeners
Find out how many people listen to this podcast per episode and each month.

Similar Podcasts

Recent Guests

Stacie Booth
Risk management professional and former family law paralegal raising five children in a blended family
Episode: 387: Navigating Blended Family Challenges with Nacho Parenting
Binyamin Rothstein
Physician and healer with more than 45 years of experience, author and fatherhood coach
Episode: 386: Building Resilient Marriages
Dr. Marcus
Psychologist and author; expert in blended family dynamics
ParentRx.org / Nacho Kids platform (as discussed)
Episode: 372: Building Trust & Security in Blended Families | Dr. Marcus
Donna Kendrick
Guest interviewee sharing blended-family journey and resilience
Episode: 369: From Tragedy to Togetherness: Donna Kendrick's Story of Blended Family Success
Erin Mincer
Guest described in intro, blended family member who remarried her ex-husband
Mincer family
Episode: 365: The Second Time Around
Jason Mincer
Guest described in intro, blended family member who remarried his ex-wife
Mincer family
Episode: 365: The Second Time Around
Tabatha Hartman
Parent and blended family advocate featured in episode
Independent guest
Episode: 363: How Did We Get Here?
Valerie Mills
Former stepmom who adopted her stepdaughter after foster care
Episode: 360: Stepmom Becomes Only Legal Parent to Stepdaughter
Renee Rodriguez
Custody consultant who created The Custody Blueprint; focuses on helping protective parents in custody disputes with high-conflict/coercive co-parents
The Custody Blueprint
Episode: 359: Building a Custody Case Against Narcissistic and Abusive Co-Parents

Hosts

Lori Sims
Co-host and founder focused on blended family coaching and the Nacho Kids Method, frequently sharing personal experiences and hosting guests.
David Sims
Co-host and founder with a focus on practical coaching, co-creating framework content, and guiding conversations around stepfamily dynamics.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 373 ratings
  • So glad I found this

    I’ve been a step parent for roughly 5 years and have never heard anything like this podcast that can relate to a lot of things I have experienced. I’m super grateful for this channel. I listened to a more recent episode at first and then immediately started from episode 001. I listened to 8 episodes yesterday 😳, the only thing I’ve noticed so far is that I’m hearing a lot of referencing for stepmoms, not a whole lot of stepdads, but I’m still relating to a lot of the content. I’m going to conti... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Pitfallguy
    United Statesa month ago
  • Beyond Grateful!

    I’ve been a stepmom for 7 years, daughter is almost 14. We added an Us child 3 years ago. She has an additional 3 siblings at bio moms.

    Bio mom is toxic, constantly yelling or scolding stepdaughter.

    I’ve personally been struggling in my stepmom walk for a few months. Because “that’s my daughter too” and I’m just as protective of her as I am our son. However, I “can’t fix it” or make anything different for her over there because I don’t have a say. She’s not my daughter.

    I found this podcas... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    #7321
    United States4 months ago
  • Nacho restored my sanity!

    I was a mess before nacho and I was seriously considering ending my marriage. I found this podcast a few months ago and it changed everything for me! Lori and David and their guests made me feel validated. Stepparent life is hard! But they also gave me the tools to change my behavior and thinking. I don’t feel like I’m in a hopeless situation any longer.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Fangirl 32
    United States5 months ago
  • Walking the plank…with a life vest on

    I just found this podcast and am SO grateful! I’ve been going through a lot of older episodes over the past couple days, and I keep coming back to topics like teenage stepdaughters and being a child-free stepmom. I’m getting married in six months and trying to be intentional and prepared, especially already recognizing the stress that is coming with my fiancé’s shift work and two step kids. While his kids really like me (so far) things feel challenging at times when it comes to logistics and dif... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ListenLearn&Imagine
    United States6 months ago
  • Amazing and Life-changing!

    This podcast has been a lifesaver for me. Blending with 6 kids, ages ranging from 3-16… has been incredibly difficult and hard. I felt like I was lost and doing it all wrong and then I found this podcast! Truly a lifesaver for my frame of mind and how I think about blending. I also have felt validated for having certain feelings regarding the blend. I’m not so crazy after all! Thank you David and Lori for all of these inspiring, eye opening and constructive podcasts!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Beachbum062511
    United Statesa year ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Engaging, practical coaching for stepfamilies.
Real stories plus actionable tips, very helpful for blending life.
Listeners feel understood and supported, with strategies that actually work.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

387: Navigating Blended Family Challenges with Nacho Parenting
Q: So how did y'all manage your schedules? Like how many kids? Did y'all have five? Okay. So that's what I thought. Were schedules an issue for y'all?
Lori says school activities were relatively limited, but custody arrangements made Christmas difficult. The family sometimes celebrated on a different day so children had time to enjoy their gifts instead of immediately leaving for another home.
387: Navigating Blended Family Challenges with Nacho Parenting
Q: What made you get out of family law being a paralegal?
Stacie says daily exposure to conflict and divorce gradually drained her and made it harder to feel sympathy. After maternity leave and time caring for her daughter's health needs, she decided she could not return to the work.
381: Stepkid Tells All
Q: How would you say that our relationship is now, then going through it, you said it was straining and it felt like when listening to you, you don't want to be here. So how is it now?
Branson says his relationship with his father is now a loving, strong father-son bond. He feels comfortable talking about anything and describes them as best friends.
381: Stepkid Tells All
Q: So, in your own words, tell us what you felt like the stepfamily was like in the beginning.
Branson recalls being happy about the relationship at first, but feeling that Lori became too authoritative after the families moved in together. He and his brothers felt unfairly treated and united in resisting the new family arrangement.
386: Building Resilient Marriages
Q: You had a situation where you didn't like them. They did not like you. How do you come to the ability to love them?
Sims says she recognized that the children were not solely responsible for the family conflict and that she had been judging them rather than seeing their struggles with grace. Taking space, focusing on what mattered, and extending forgiveness helped her rebuild the relationship.

Audience Metrics

Listeners, social reach, demographics and more for this podcast.

Listeners per Episode
Gender Skew
Location
Interests
Professions
Age Range
Household Income
Social Media Reach

Frequently Asked Questions About This Podcast

What is This Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A pragmatic show focused on navigating the complexities of blended and stepfamilies. Across episodes, the hosts and a rotating slate of guests explore topics such as parenting boundaries, co-parenting strategies, therapy and mental health, estrangement, and practical logistics—from school years and custody challenges to vacations and everyday conflicts. The Nacho Kids Method and coaching framework are frequently referenced as core tools for reducing stress, improving communication, and keeping kids' wellbeing central. Noteworthy are deeply personal guest stories (including adoption, tragedy, and custody battles) and expert perspectives from psychologists and family therapists, which help listeners feel understood and equipped with actionabl... more

Where can I find podcast stats for this podcast?

Rephonic provides a wide range of podcast stats for this podcast. We scanned the web and collated all of the information that we could find in our comprehensive podcast database. See how many people listen to this podcast and access YouTube viewership numbers, download stats, audience demographics, chart rankings, ratings, reviews and more.

How many listeners does this podcast get?

Rephonic provides a full set of podcast information for four million podcasts, including the number of listeners. View further listenership figures for this podcast, including podcast download numbers and subscriber numbers, so you can make better decisions about which podcasts to sponsor or be a guest on. You will need to upgrade your account to access this premium data.

What are the audience demographics for this podcast?

Rephonic provides comprehensive predictive audience data for this podcast, including gender skew, age, country, political leaning, income, professions, education level, and interests. You can access these listener demographics by upgrading your account.

How many subscribers and views does this podcast have?

To see how many followers or subscribers this podcast has on Spotify and other platforms such as Castbox and Podcast Addict, simply upgrade your account. You'll also find viewership figures for their YouTube channel if they have one.

How many episodes of this podcast are there?

this podcast launched 7 years ago and published 384 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

How do I contact this podcast?

Our systems regularly scour the web to find email addresses and social media links for this podcast. We scanned the web and collated all of the contact information that we could find in our podcast database. But in the unlikely event that you can't find what you're looking for, our concierge service lets you request our research team to source better contacts for you.

Where can I see ratings and reviews for this podcast?

Rephonic pulls ratings and reviews for this podcast from multiple sources, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Castbox, and Podcast Addict.

View all the reviews in one place instead of visiting each platform individually and use this information to decide if a show is worth pitching or not.

How do I access podcast episode transcripts for this podcast?

Rephonic provides full transcripts for episodes of this podcast. Search within each transcript for your keywords, whether they be topics, brands or people, and figure out if it's worth pitching as a guest or sponsor. You can even set-up alerts to get notified when your keywords are mentioned.

What guests have appeared on this podcast?

Recent guests on this podcast include:

1. Stacie Booth
2. Binyamin Rothstein
3. Dr. Marcus
4. Donna Kendrick
5. Erin Mincer
6. Jason Mincer
7. Tabatha Hartman
8. Valerie Mills

To view more recent guests and their details, simply upgrade your Rephonic account. You'll also get access to a typical guest profile to help you decide if the show is worth pitching.

Find and pitch the right podcasts

We help savvy brands, marketers and PR professionals to find the right podcasts for any topic or niche. Get the data and contacts you need to pitch podcasts at scale and turn listeners into customers.
Try it free for 7 days