Jessica May: Life After Betrayal, Co-Parenting and Boundaries
10 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Blended, Kate Ferdinand and Nathalie are joined by Jessica May, the influencer known fo...
When Mum Comes Back: Why Is My Stepson Changing Towards Me?
03 Sep 2025
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This week on Blended, Kate Ferdinand is joined by co-hosts Cilla and Nathalie to tackle a dilem...
Joel Beya: He Won’t Let Me Meet the Ex — Is It a Red Flag?
27 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Blended, Kate Ferdinand is joined by Nathalie and special guest co-host Joel Beya...
Inside the Blended Podcast Group Chat: Outrage, Viral Moments & Heated Debates
20 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Blended, Kate Ferdinand, and co-hosts Cilla and Nathalie invite listeners into their gr...
Sayce Holmes-Lewis: Why Does His Ex Still Get So Much of Him?
13 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Blended, Kate Ferdinand and is joined by co-hosts Nathalie and her husband, Sayce ...
Losing Them Too: Why Breakups Can Feel Like Bereavement for Step-Parents
06 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Blended, Kate Ferdinand is joined by co-hosts Cilla and Nathalie to unpack a heart...
Nieki Shaw Breaks Down The Law: What Legal Rights Do Stepparents Really Have?
30 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Blended, Kate Ferdinand is joined by co-hosts Cilla along with very special guest co-ho...
Setting Values Without Setting Off Your Partner: Can You Really Avoid Offence?
23 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Blended, Kate Ferdinand is joined by Cilla and Nathalie for an honest conversation...
Jamelia Joins Blended: Can You Be Happy If the Kids Don’t Click?
16 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Blended, Kate Ferdinand is joined by co-hosts Cilla and special guest co-host Jamelia —...
I Love Being a Stepmum: But I Still Want My Own Baby
09 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Blended, Kate is joined by Cilla and Nathalie to explore a dilemma that hits hard for s...
Rio Ferdinand Is Back: How Do You Support A Solo Parent?
02 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Blended, Kate Ferdinand is joined by Cilla and special guest co-host Rio to respon...
Discipline Disagreements: Should Stepparents Have a Say?
25 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Blended, Kate Ferdinand is joined by co-hosts Cilla and Nathalie to unpack a dilemma th...
Ashley John-Baptiste: From Foster Care to Fatherhood
18 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Blended, Kate Ferdinand is joined by co-host Nathalie and special guest co-host As...
The Father’s Day Special: The Husbands Takeover
11 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Blended, it’s the Father’s Day special and Kate’s handed over the mic. Rio Ferdin...
Growing Up Without Dad: How Our Childhoods Still Shape Us
04 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Blended, Kate Ferdinand is joined by co-hosts Cilla and Nathalie for a powerful and dee...
Left Out Of The Big Moments: How Do You Handle Being Excluded?
28 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Blended, Kate Ferdinand is joined by Cilla and Nathalie to unpack a dilemma that hits d...
Money, Power & Blended Families: Are You Paying Without a Say?
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Blended, Kate Ferdinand is joined by co-hosts Cilla and Nathalie to talk about one of t...
Loving Bio Kids and Step Kids the Same: Is It Possible?
14 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Blended, Kate Ferdinand is joined by co-hosts Cilla and Nathalie for a tough but ...
Staying Together After the Break-Up: Can You Separate Without Shattering the Family?
07 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s episode of Blended, Kate Ferdinand is joined by Cilla and Nathalie for one of ...
Different Homes, Different Rules: Does It Confuse the Kids?
30 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Blended, Kate Ferdinand is joined by co-hosts Cilla and Nathalie to dive deep int...
Rio Ferdinand Brings a Male Perspective: My Child or My Marriage?
23 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode, Kate Ferdinand is joined by her husband Rio and co-host Cilla to explore wh...
Stepmum Pressure: Parenting Without Biological Kids
16 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Being a stepmum without your own children? People have opinions.Choosing not to have kids? Even more...
Photo Fallout: Did the Stepmum Go Too Far Or Was the Mother-in-Law Stirring The Pot?
09 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kate Ferdinand is joined by co-hosts Priscilla Appeaning and Nathalie Holmes-Lewis for another real,...
The Big Introduction: Should My Ex’s Opinion Affect My Timing?
02 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Blended is back—but with a difference. Kate Ferdinand is joined by her brand new co-hosts Priscill...
The Blended podcast is back!
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We’re beyond excited to announce that the blended podcast is back! This season, Kate is joined by...
A Look Into My World: Welcome Home, Baby Shae!
11 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hey Guys! Well, it's been quite a journey since the last time we chatted, and I've stepped out of my...
A Look Into My World: My Final Baby Prep and My Favourite Blended Moments
28 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hey Guys! This is the last time you’ll hear from me for a little while, because when this episode ...
The Realities of IVF with Vicky Pattison
21 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today on Blended, we are speaking to a guest that so many of you have been asking for! Former Queen ...
Becoming Blended Through Displacement with Waad Al-Kateab
14 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
TW: This discussion covers displacement through war, and descriptions of death and violence so pleas...
A Look Into My World: Busy Weeks, Baby Prep and Answering Your Questions!
07 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hey Guys! As you’ll hear in today’s episode, life has been busy over the last few weeks! So it f...
What To Do If Your Blended Family Doesn’t Work Out With Nevine Coutry
31 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Nevine Coutry is the founder of the UK’s first dating app for single parents, ‘Playdate’. Afte...
Social Media For Children & Managing Trauma with Psychotherapist Louis Weinstock
24 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
TW: Mentions of self-harm and suicideToday we welcome the wonderful Louis Weinstock to Blended. Loui...
A Look Into My World: Q&A with Rio
17 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hey guys! Loads of you have been getting in touch with questions about Rio and I so it only felt rig...
Introducing… The Motherkind Podcast
11 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Here’s something very special for all the Blended listeners. A few weeks back, I did a live show w...
A Look Into My World: Releasing my Blended Books!
10 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hi guys, I’ve got something very exciting to share with you today, it’s been a long time in the ...
Learning to Parent in Your ’Second Life’ With Grace Victory
03 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s episode of Blended is with content creator, author, mother and in her words survivor, Grac...
A Look Into My World: Holidays, Hospitals & Baby Brain
27 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hey guys, I thought now might be a good time to update you with what’s been going on in my world b...
Advice from Dr Martha's Talking Sense Podcast
26 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Raising kids is no small feat and I think most people listening in will be able to relate. Whether y...
Growing Up with Foster Siblings and Becoming a Single Mother with Lydia Bright
19 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today on Blended, we’re joined by the lovely reality TV star, Lydia Bright.For pretty much all of ...
Blending Families Harmoniously and Co-Parenting with Rickie Haywood-Williams & Natalie Harman
12 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s episode of Blended is all about positive co-parenting and the process of blending two fami...
Blending a Family from Rio Ferdinand's Perspective
05 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today we have a very familiar face on Blended in the name of ex-footballer and more importantly my h...
Leaning Into Joy While Managing the Fear, Navigating Pregnancy After Loss
29 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Something we place a lot of importance on in the Blended community is being really open and honest w...
Planning Solo Parenthood with Liv Thorne
22 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Blended we have an inspiring conversation on single parenthood with author of the book ...
A Look into My World: Rio and I Reflect On Mother’s Day
17 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s episode of Blended is all about Mother’s Day, an event which can mean so many things to ...
Taking Time for Yourself to Benefit Your Family; Advice from Emily Samuel
15 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
After her advice went down so well with you guys at Christmas, we decided to invite child psychother...
Why Everybody’s 'Normal' is Different with Lisa Timoney
08 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today on Blended we welcome author Lisa Timoney. Lisa has written 3 novels, including ‘Her Daughte...
A Look into My World: Rio and I Reveal our Baby’s Gender
01 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I have a very special guest today on Blended… finally my husband Rio has agreed to join me! This i...
The Importance of Embracing Heritage with Adrienne Herbert
22 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s episode of Blended is all about celebrating and understanding different ethnicities within...
The Rewarding Reality of Fostering with Caz and Britney
15 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
TW: This episode covers matters related to drug abuse and eating conditions. So please be kind to yo...
Roxie Nafousi Opens Up on How To Form a Positive Co-Parenting Relationship
08 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Trigger Warning: Themes of addiction are discussed in this episode. Today on Blended we have the br...
How Loss Shaped My Blended Family with Emily Dean
01 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Writer and Broadcaster Emily Dean is the author of the hit book ‘Everybody Died, So I Got a Dog’...
A Look into My World: A Personal Update
30 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hey everyone! I know I’ve been a bit quiet on social media lately, but I’ve received so many mes...
How to Effectively Engage With Your Children with Dr Martha Deiros Collado
25 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to a brand new season of Blended! In this episode, Kate speaks with Dr Martha Deiros Collado...
BONUS: How I've Created New Traditions in a Blended Family
21 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Wow there are just 4 sleeps until Christmas! To wrap up our mini-episodes I wanted to come on by mys...
BONUS: Managing the Expectations of Christmas with Emily Samuel
19 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In the last of our Christmas minisodes, I sit down with a wonderful Emily Samuel, she's a child psyc...
Navigating the world as a 'childless stepmum' with Alex Willumsen
14 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On Blended today we have a very special guest, Alex Willumsen who’s story is one that so many peop...
BONUS: Tips for dealing with grief and loss during the festive season with Ann Chalmers
12 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It’s nearly Christmas, a time filled with joy and excitement, but also a time that can be difficul...
How being raised by a single mum has shaped me as a father with Babatunde Aléshé
07 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s guest on Blended is comedian, actor, writer and I’m a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! s...
BONUS: Lisa Doodson Answers Your Christmas Questions
05 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It’s nearly Christmas, a time which can bring so much excitement but also so much stress, especial...
Starting a family at 16 years old with Chloe Patton
30 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today on Blended I’m joined by star of Teen Mom UK, Chloe Patton. We had such a lovely chat about ...
My Sister was our Surrogate with Brian Dowling
23 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today on Blended, I’m chatting to the phenomenal Brian Dowling - the Irish TV presenter who rose t...
Embracing Imposter Syndrome as a Step-Parent with Fearne Cotton
16 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today on Blended, I’m chatting to the Amazing Fearne Cotton. Fearne is a well-known broadcaster, p...
Does being a Step-Parent get easier over time? with Lynsey Hipgrave
09 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today on Blended we are joined by TV and sports presenter Lynsey Hipgrave. Lynsey’s blended journ...
Blending Biological and Foster Families with Jimmy Akingbola
02 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today on Blended we have the wonderful Jimmy Akingbola. Jimmy is an actor and producer that currentl...
Fatherhood in a Blended family with Bodé Aboderin
26 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s guest on Blended is the wonderful Bodé Aboderinor as some people know him, Papa B! Bodé...
Domestic Abuse with Phoenix Brown
19 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
*Trigger warning: This episode involves stories of domestic violence and physical abuse.* Today on ...
Black Mums Upfront with Carina White, Natalie Duvall, and Nana-Adwoa Mbeutcha
12 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today on Blended we are talking to 3 incredible women, Carina White, Natalie Duvall, and Nana-Adwoa ...
Advice for Baby Loss Awareness Week
10 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Its baby loss awareness week, and as I'm sure most of you know, this is really close to my heart. At...
Estrangement with Robyn Donaldson
05 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Robyn Donaldson is an award-winning interior designer, writer and social media influencer. In today...
Blended Families & Cultures with Ellie & Sonia Prohan
28 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today on Blended we have a really special story to share - one of resilience, displacement through w...
Life After Loss… Breaking the stigma of Baby Loss with Zoe Clark-Coates
21 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode of Blended, Kate speaks with best selling author and grief counsellor Zoe Clark...
Opening Up About Miscarriage
21 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to Blended. As you may have seen on my socials, I recently had a miscarriage... and whi...
Co-Parenting with Krept and Sasha Ellese
21 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode of Blended, Kate speaks to Krept (best know as one of half Krept & Konan) a...
Father’s Day Special
15 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Trigger warning: This episode covers loss of pregnancy, struggles with fertility and death of loved ...
How To Be a Happy Stepparent With Professor Lisa Doodson
08 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today on Blended, Kate welcomes author, psychologist, mediator, and (step) mother Professor Lisa Doo...
Preparing for Loss with Steve Bland
01 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode of Blended, Kate speaks to Steve Bland, presenter of the BBC Radio 5 Live podca...
Dope Black Dads with Marvyn Harrison
25 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today's guest is Marvyn Harrison - father, entrepreneur, and host of the award-winning podcast Dope ...
30 years of Fostering with Debbie Bright
18 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
You may know the much-loved TV personality Debbie Bright from The Only Way Is Essex, but over 200 ch...
Choosing your family with Rochelle Humes
11 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How do you deal with one of your parents starting a new family? Today's guest is the presenter and b...
Meeting your child with Saira Khan
04 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today on Blended we are talking about motherhood in all its beautifully messy glory with the wonderf...
Not So Wicked Stepmothers with Kim and Amelia
27 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Stepmothers seem to have an unfairly bad reputation, when the reality is that it takes a really stro...
Navigating Double Grief with Lottie Tomlinson
20 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Losing a parent as a teenager is unthinkable, let alone when it's followed by the death of a beloved...
Life in and after foster care with Ashley John-Baptiste
13 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Joining Kate on Blended this week is Ashley John-Baptiste, who you might recognise from his amazing ...
Love after Loss with Simon and Derrina Thomas
06 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Finding love and ‘moving on’ when you are in the thick of grief might feel impossible. But, some...
Every family has a story with Julia Samuel MBE
30 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
*Trigger warning* This episode covers the loss of loved ones. What is grief? Is there a right or wr...
For anyone who finds Mother's Day difficult
23 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
*Trigger warning* This episode covers loss of pregnancy, struggles with fertility and death of loved...
Introducing Blended
10 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hosted by Kate Ferdinand, this podcast is a celebration of blended families - exploring the stories ...