Finding The Blend Podcast: Recent Episodes
Dominique Kight
Finding The Blend is a podcast that dives into the many perspectives that women and men encounter while raising children, dating, and surviving within blended relationships. Each episode explores the perspective of those who are trying to understand and relate to the blended life.
Dealing with in-laws can be tricky, but it doesn't have to be a deal breaker! Tune into this episode of Finding the Blend podcast to learn how to navigate this important relationship in your blended or traditional family and make the most of the family that you have gained.
Guest- Renee Newton (aka my favorite cousin)
In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, Finding the Blend Podcast is kicking off things with the host sharing her own journey with depression. In this transparent episode, Dominique shares a glimpse into how depression has shaped her life and what it has looked like for her. Join in for great advice on what to look for in your own every day journey with Mental Health. I challenge you to ask yourself “Are you functioning or are you living?”
Mental Health Resources:
https://ymhproject.org/resources/- informational resources, articles, and website to find various mental health resources.
https://988lifeline.org/- Did you know that you can dial or text ‘988’ to speak with someone 24/7 if you are having suicidal thoughts.
ainn.org/about-national-sexual-assault-telephone-hotline- Are you or do you know someone who has been the victim of sexual assault?
YOU. ARE. NOT. ALONE.
Mental Health Supplements:
Disclaimer: I’m not a physician and I’m not qualified to give medical advice. These are my personal recommendations. Please consult your doctor before using any of the supplements listed.
-Omega 3- Fatty Acid
-Vitamin B12
-Vitamin D
-Ashwagandha
Come catch up with us! Join Dominique and her guest, Nikki Matthews, on the Season 3 Episode 1 opener as they navigate through career pivots, relationships and personal growth. Tune in for a raw and honest conversation that will inspire you. #findingtheblendpodcast #personaldevelopment #motivation
Due to recording virtually, some of the audio from Nikki may be in and out due to the internet in her area. Gotta love technology!
Show Mentions:
https://6abc.com/philly-father-of-seven-killed-septa-employee-shot-philadelphia-fatal-shooting-germantown-ambush/12223670/
Join us for Season 3 of Finding the Blend Podcast as we discuss the constant struggle to find struggling to find the balance in our lives. Listen in as we discuss the ups and downs of blending families and maintaining friendships and finding a healthy balance with the things that matter most. Join us on this journey and know that you're not alone.
This episode explores how one woman has turned a traumatic experience into a platform of healing and growth. Listen to Kyra's story of how she turned her trauma into power and how she learned how to reclaim her body, mind, and spirit. Kyra breaks down trauma and the simple things that we can do to release it from our bodies.
You can learn more about Kyra and Reset Yoga:
Website: https://www.thumbtack.com/va/alexandria/yoga/reset-yoga-collective-llc/service/402432016917995522
FB: https://www.facebook.com/resetyogacollective/
IG:@resetyogacollective
Resources from the episode:
YouTube for Beginners Yoga Flow - https://youtu.be/WzqwgzHXRMM
Every Body Yoga: Let Go of Fear, Get On the Mat, Love Your Body. https://www.amazon.com/dp/0761193111/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_ZT16YP55K6GJ233KCF8T
Other notable Black yoga organizations are:
Namastee.org (Founded by IG @jesspessu_it)
Sisters of Yoga (Founded by IG @hippeheathen)
Sisters of Yoga (Founded by IG @sistersofyoga)
In this episode, we have a conversation with Jennie Anderson, bonus mom, and positive mindset guru. We discuss the challenges that she has experienced with being a bonus mom over the past couple of years and how she has managed to channel her emotions and anxieties as she navigates through this thing called motherhood.
References from episode:
Jim Rohn- Motivational Speaker
Most of us have experienced a tragedy but, to experience loss on the level of this week's special guest is unimaginable. Listen in as our guest, Chancierra Me'chelle, discusses how she is navigating being a bonus mom with a level of strength and poise that is nothing less than admirable. What lengths would you go to hang on to what you love?
Join us as Finding the Blend Host, Dominique Kight, discusses the importance of trusting the struggles of co-parenting. Should you really intervene in conflicts between your child and your co-parent or should you allow them to handle it? Listen in to hear Dominique's view on the topic.
Finding the Blend Host, Dominique, speaks with her guest, Kathy, about how she has navigated being a single mom of 2 boys, dealing with divorce, and handling life. We know that being a mom is hard but, being a single mom is even harder. Listen in as Kathy explains her no-excuses stance as she grabs life's experiences by the balls and consistently goes after what she wants.
You read more about Kathy on her amazing blog:
www.legallypossible.com
IG- @legally.possible
FB-@Legally Possible
Let's be honest. The last two years have not been the easiest at all. For me, holidays serve as a reminder that I don't have some of the closest people with me anymore in my life. In this episode, I speak with Kimberly B. Hall to help give some hope and motivation to get through the holidays season. Here at Finding the Blend, we recognize and understand that not everyone is in a position to have a happy holidays season. This episode is for anyone that needs a little word of encouragement.
Happy Holidays and Safe Travels to You All!
Show Notes:
"Discerning the Voice of God"- Priscilla Shirer
"Million Little Miracles" - Performed by Maverick City and Elevation Worship
You can find our guest, Kimberly B. Hall, every Wednesday at 10 AM on Christianity With Kimberly on Facebook.
In today's society, it's hard to imagine a genuinely friendly and non-contentious relationship happening between a current wife and an ex-wife. This episode explores how two women were able to put societal norms to the side and take it a step further to form healthy and happy bonds for their family. It's amazing what can be done when you put toxicity and drama to the side.
Guest: Claudia (Bonus Mom) & Eve (Bio Mom)
Finding the Blend Host, Dominique speaks with Jameka Character, guest and cousin to discuss developing boundaries for our bonus kids while figuring out exactly what our roles are in the decision-making process within a blended family.
In this episode, Dominique and her guest Josslyn discuss how race factors into her blended family life. Josslyn openly discusses how she and her husband address the topic of race in their interracial marriage while they navigate parenthood.
Find out more about our guest Josslyn on IG @dailystepmom or listen to her podcast at linktr.ee/Thedailystepmom.
What happens when your life turns into a soap opera? In this episode, the host of Finding the Blend speaks with her guest, Danielle, who discusses how she navigated through a divorce from her husband, successfully co-parented long distance, and then reunited (remarried) with her ex-husband and his son from the recent marriage. Whew! That's a mouthful. Tune in as she walks us through how she sorted through her emotions to find the peace and love she deserves.
Check out Danielle's awesome online clothing boutique at www.shopdwennimmen.com and @shopdwennimmen
On this episode of FTB, Finding The Blend Life Coach Dominique Kight sits down with fellow basketball mom, Crystal Taylor, to discuss finding the blend from the biological mother's perspective. Crystal is crystal clear on her expectations of dating as a single mother while simultaneously keeping her home comfortable for her children. Basketball brought these two together, and the blend is a common goal they're both looking to achieve. Listen along as they use examples from their lives to correct misconceptions and stereotypes about the "evil stepmom".
On this episode of Finding The Blend Podcast; FTB Life Coach Dominique Kight sits down for a touching conversation with Claudia Hinds, and her son Tristan. Claudia opens up about what it is like to yearn to be a mother, although she is unable to bear children due to medical constraints. Yet, through her infertility, GOD has gifted Claudia with the uncanny ability to bring families together through her warm personality and deep loving nature. Claudia is truly a mother to so many children--they just aren't hers biologically. Tristan also chimes in about how wonderful Claudia is, and how grateful he is to have her. Thank you for joining us on this special Mother's Day Edition of Finding The Blend Podcast! Happy Mother's Day!
Finding The Blend Life Coach Dominique Kight interviews fellow life coach and high school peer; Life Coach Latrice Nuckolls. Latrice is the founder of Identity: Embrace Yours; a life mentoring service dedicated to helping young women find their passion and purpose. She does this by meeting them on their level through sharing her life own experiences and being a trustworthy source of motivation and transparency. The two of them have come along way over the course of their friendship. Their similarities helped forge the bond you will experience over this episode. Both of them have embraced the blend, but what happens when two families have blended, and everything looks good on the horizon, but then everything suddenly crumbles? Latrice openly shares her truth about about an abandoned engagement, and how she emerged from the misfortune more motivated and stronger than ever. She further expands upon how she turned moments of pain into positivity via an interview with Voyage ATL. Copy and paste the link below into your web browser for a great read after the podcast!
http://voyageatl.com/interview/inspiring-conversations-with-latrice-knuckolls-of-identity/?fbclid=IwAR299ACw9w-cTzkuNbnNKBipHAskv7RnWY6XCaI7hGqDnLc5DHfo4BsvG10
Finding The Blend Life Coach Dominique Kight sits down for a heart to heart with fellow friend and co-worker, Jephonne Roy. Mrs. Roy is a Partner at FairellRoy and Associates (Tucker, Ga) ; and all for good reason! Her backstory of self discovery, strength, and determination are the same pillars that shaped her into becoming a master of the blend, and a top tier family attorney. Throughout the episode, Jephonne holds nothing back, and serves as a well of inspiration for mothers who feel like their "stock value" has diminished due to multiple children and/or multiple marriages.
Finding The Blend Life Coach, Dominique Kight, interviews one of her best friends Nikki in a very intimate and transparent conversation. During the episode, Nikki tells the story of an enduring hurdle she underwent as a result of her child being the product of infidelity. Through it all, Nikki displays strength, patience, and resilience as she uses pieces of her past to empower other women in a similar situation. Despite the difficulties; she proves the blend is always possible.
Finding The Blend Life Coach Dominique Kight interviews her husband Kelvin Kight, as they discuss how they first met each other, how they raise each other's children, and how they continue to evolve to keep the family blend flourishing.
In this two part series, Finding The Blend Life Coach Dominique Kight sits down with sound engineer Corey Jackson and guest Ryan Slaughter to discuss Ryan's adaptation to becoming a bonus mom. Throughout the episodes, Ryan and Dominique compare origin stories and one on one situations they face with their bonus children and children of their own. As a new mother of her own child, Ryan leans on the testimony of Dominique and discovers how much they have in common.
In this two part series, Finding The Blend Life Coach Dominique Kight sits down with sound engineer Corey Jackson and guest Ryan Slaughter to discuss Ryan's adaptation to becoming a bonus mom. Throughout the episodes, Ryan and Dominique compare origin stories and one on one situations they face with their bonus children and children of their own. As a new mother of her own child, Ryan leans on the testimony of Dominique and discovers how much they have in common.
Finding The Blend Life Coach Dominique Kight has a chat with sound engineer Corey Jackson and guest Ryan Slaughter about the balancing act required to make the blend function on a daily basis. It requires much patience, sacrifice, and understanding; but Dominique breaks down examples of how every bonus mom can rise to the challenge!
Finding The Blend Life Coach Dominique Kight and sound engineer Corey Jackson discuss bonus mom guidelines key to her remaining her authentic self, while also managing common family affairs with the birth mother of her bonus children.
Finding The Blend Life Coach Dominque Kight pens an intimate and transparent letter introducing herself, and assuring those in a similar situation that blending two families is a journey that can provide much happiness and fulfillment.