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Podcast: The Intimate Marriage Podcast, with Intimacy Coach Alexandra Stockwell, MD
Episode: 121. Redefining Love: Overcoming Blended Family Issues And Letting Go of Expectations For A Truly Successful Marriage | w/ Vince and Krystina Shirey
Description: In this episode of The Intimate Marriage Podcast, Alexandra Stockwell, MD, is joined by Vince and Krystina Shirey to discuss the many blended family issues they faced when they got married and combined their families. They also talk about how they learned to let go of expectations in order to have a happier marriage. A pervasive challenge faced by couples when blending a family concerns the delicate balance between prioritizing the children's needs and wellbeing versus prioritizing one another in the marriage. Unfortunately, societal norms and unconscious biases are unhelpful when navigating all the important considerations. The...