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A platform used to share reflections, thoughts and coping strategies on “all things blended life and more”.

Join me, as we chat to experts, professionals and people just like me and you on topics that really matter. The good stuff, the hard stuff and especially the stuff we struggle with in our own homes and don’t want to say out loud. I’m here to encourage that space of vulnerability for both of us. Lets talk marriage, divorce, parenting, step parenting, the ex, relationships, loss, new beginnings, blended family and so much more.

This podcast has been created for YOU! A space for you to share your views, listen up, reflect and grow.

Excited to share this space with you!

Meet our Podcast Guests

  • Gen Hesse

    Dietitian & creator of @the.nourishedmum

  • Dr. Sara Kuburic

    Therapist & Book Author of “It’s on me”

  • Marishka Appalsamy

    Marishka Appalsamy

    Book Author of “I Am Love”

  • Bianca Edwards

    Ace Models Business Owner, wife & mother

  • Legally Nik

    Child Protection Lawyer in the UK

  • Lourette du Toit

    Dermology Business owner, safari wife & mother

  • Naomi Holdt

    Psychologist, Author & Speaker

  • Caroline from Cute With Kids

    Divorcee, mom of two & Digital Creator

  • Sally & Martin

    Mom, Bonus Mom, Dad & a kick ass blended family

  • Natalie Rose

    One of the strongest woman I know!

  • Jay Skibbens

    Co-parent Coach

  • Steyn Vermaas

    Father, divorcee & business man

  • Susan Abdul

    Wife, mother of twins and my BESTIE!

  • Littish Swarts

    Female Entrepreneur, mom & stepmom

  • Hloni Tshabalala

    Divorcee & mommy of twins

  • Michelle Dempsey-Multack

    Book Author of “Moms Moving On” & Certified Divorce Coach

  • Joash Narainsamy

    Global Health & Wellness Leader

  • Marlyn Jose

    Mom, Divorcee & our ‘Blending & Mending Dating Coach’ :)

  • Dr. Suzanne Vickberg

    Author of “Divorce by Design” / Social Psychologist & Divorce Coach

  • Rudashni Peters

    Executive Moderator & Coach, Divorcee & Mom

  • Chants & Tris

    Seriously Old Dirt - THIS IS US

  • Nadine Pillay

    Founder of Holistic Options for People’s Empowerment

  • Tegan van der Westhuizen

    Educational Psychologist

  • Chantelle Blandin de Chalain

    Psychologist & Coach / Founder of Blending & Mending

Latest Episodes

On the Blending & Mending Podcast

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on changing your surname again!

A podcast on a topic that is so important and yet we just don’t talk about it enough. In this episode we delve into the process of second marriage and IF as a woman you should change your surname AGAIN. Our guest speaker Rudashni, got married in December 2022 and shares her process and struggle in terms of having to change her surname AGAIN... particularly in the context of a second marriage.

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On normalising blended family life

The importance of normalising blended family life for yourself as parents and for your children living across two homes

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On Divorce Guilt

Going through a divorce process can be lonely. It's a journey that no one can really ever prepare you for, let alone the emotional rollercoaster of 'mom guilt' and 'divorce guilt' that comes part and parcel with the decision to leave.

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