Co-Parenting With Grace – Details, episodes & analysis

Today’s conversation is one that so many families live, but few know how to put into words.
I’m sitting down with my friend Ryann Cummings Kamphaus with Grace In Motion: Health & Wellness Coaching -- to talk about grief, parenting, and what it looks like to find joy again after loss.
Both Ryann and her husband now, Zach, lost their spouses while raising children. What followed wasn’t just a love story — it was the blending of two families, each carrying their own grief, their own memories, and their own healing.
In this episode, we talk about what it means to honor the parents who came before while building something new, how grief shows up in children in different ways, and how love and joy can exist alongside loss.
This conversation is tender, honest, and deeply human — and I’m so grateful Ryann was willing to share her heart and her story.
If you’re walking through grief, blending a family, or trying to hold both pain and hope at the same time… this episode is for you.

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In Part Two of this powerful conversation with couples therapist Greg Ferguson of Deer Creek Counseling, we go deeper.

This episode is about healing.

We explore how childhood wounds, attachment injuries, and unresolved trauma show up in our marriages, our parenting, and our blended families — often without us realizing it.

If you’ve ever thought:

“Why does this trigger me so much?”

“Why do I react bigger than the moment requires?”

“Why do I feel like a younger version of myself during conflict?”

This conversation is for you.

Greg walks us through:

• What “reparenting yourself” actually means

• How trauma responses (fight, flight, freeze, fawn) show up in relationships

• Why blended families can activate deeper emotional triggers

• How to differentiate between a current conflict and an old wound

• What healing realistically looks like

• How to break generational cycles so you can parent differently

This episode isn’t just about awareness — it’s about responsibility, growth, and creating emotional safety inside your marriage and your home.

Part One of this conversation focused on marriage communication, connection, and repair. If you haven’t listened to that yet, start there.

Greg is currently accepting new clients.

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Healing is layered. It’s slow. It’s brave.

And it changes everything.

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Today I sit down with my boys’ biological mom, Kelly Rush, and we’re taking you back to the beginning — the misunderstandings, the tensions, and the messy middle of our co-parenting journey.

We talk openly about first impressions, early conflicts, and what it felt like to share motherhood in our tense seasons. It wasn’t easy, and we don’t sugarcoat it. But even in the hardest parts, there were small shifts that laid the groundwork for where we are today.

This is an honest, vulnerable look at what happens when two moms love the same kids — and why surrendering to the uncomfortable moments is often the first step toward healing. And stay tuned, because this is just Part 1.  This conversation was too big for one episode.  In Part 2, we spill the tea on the conversation that changed everything.

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In this Give Yourself Grace drop, we’re unpacking the truth about rest. It’s not just about getting more sleep—it’s about giving your body, mind, and heart the kind of pause they’re actually craving. From mental and emotional rest to creative and spiritual rest, this is your reminder that exhaustion isn’t always about bedtime—it’s about balance.

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Where my dad's at?  In this episode of Co-Parenting with Grace, I sit down with my friend Chad Mitchell, a dad who knows what it’s like to wear both hats—bio dad and stepdad. Chad has been an insurance agent for 15 years, a dad for 23 years, and a stepdad for nearly 15. When he and his wife Cari blended their families, their children were the same age and even went to the same school—a unique start to a journey filled with both challenges and blessings.

Chad grew up in a traditional nuclear family,  and he shares how that foundation shaped his approach to fatherhood while also learning to adapt to the realities of a blended family. With faith, positivity, and a lot of heart, he reminds us that being a parent—step or bio—isn’t about perfection, it’s about presence.

If you’ve ever wondered how to balance the roles of step-parenting and parenting, or if you need encouragement to keep showing up in your blended family, this conversation is for you.

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In this Give Yourself Grace drop, we’re naming the quiet ache of feeling like the “extra” parent. You may not be the first or the legal parent, but your presence, love, and consistency matter more than you realize. You’re not extra—you’re essential.

Chin up.  T!ts out.  Red lipstick on.  You've got this!

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What the law says doesn’t always line up with what makes sense in real life—especially when it comes to co-parenting. In this episode, I sit down with Missouri-based family law attorney and small-town pastor Craig Ritchie to unpack the legal side of custody, parenting plans, child support, and more. With over 30 years of experience in the courtroom—and personal experience as a biological and stepfather himself—Craig offers clear, grounded insight for parents trying to navigate the system without losing their peace. We talk about 50/50 custody, who pays what and why, what judges really look for, and how to stay steady when the legal feels anything but logical.

https://www.theritchielawgroup.com/

Note: This conversation is based on Missouri law. If you’re in another state, be sure to consult a local attorney for guidance specific to your case.

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This Give Yourself Grace episode is about turning gratitude inward. Instead of only noticing what others do for you, take time to honor the good in yourself—the strength, patience, and growth you bring to each day.

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We grew up on Disney stories where stepmothers were painted as wicked, cruel, and downright evil. No wonder so many of us stepped into this role carrying cultural baggage we didn’t even realize was there. But here’s the truth: you don’t have to live out the villain script.

In this episode, I’m breaking down the real struggles stepmoms face—feeling invisible, powerless, or like an outsider in your own home—and why those challenges don’t define you. We’ll talk about the “Nacho” method, boundaries, emotional labor, and even those pesky Disney stereotypes. And most importantly, we’ll reframe what it means to be a bonus parent: not a stand-in, not “less than,” but the leading lady of your own story.

This one is for every step-parent who’s ever wondered if their role matters. Spoiler alert: It does. More than you think.

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In this Give Yourself Grace drop, we're reframing boundaries.  Saying no or protecting your peace isn't cruel -- it's courageous.  Boundaries are clarity, kindness, and grace in action.

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