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Laterras R. Whitfield

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Journey with me, Laterras R. Whitfield, as I discover, uncover, and recover love. From interviews with singles, married, divorcees, and maybe even those in polyamorous relationships, we promise every episode to be L.I.T. (Living Intentionally Transparent).

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Blended Families (Guest: Naja Hall)

Are blended family conflicts unavoidable? Naja Hall joins Laterras to offer hope in the storm. After detailing how she fell in love fast with a divorced dad of three, Naja unpacks the mental health impacts and anxiety triggering events stemming from high conflict with her husband's ex. From boundary setting tips to a revelatory distinction between child-centered marriages and divorces, Naja provides vulnerable testimony and hard-won wisdom so others might walk an easier path. Ultimately Naja issues a gentle challenge—can we break cycles of generational trauma and instead choose generational healing? The possibility of blossoming in the ashes exists, but we must commit to do the work. [00:00 - 07:37] - The challenges and importance of amicable co-parenting [07:37 - 15:22] - How Naja and her husband met [15:22 - 20:18] - Early relationship challenges around blended family dynamics [20:18 - 34:00] - An incident revealing the severity of conflicts [34:00 - 37:09] - Coping with anxiety from conflict [37:09 - 41:23] - Establishing personal boundaries [41:23 - 50:31] - Perspectives on causes of conflict [50:31 - 01:03:29] - Tips for mitigating blended family conflicts [01:03:29 - 01:10:20] - Final Thoughts & Wrap Up Key Quote: "I've seen 0% of child centered marriages work. I've seen 100% of child centered divorce divorces work." - Naja Hall Connect with Naja: Naja Hall IG - https://www.instagram.com/thenajahall/ Blended and Black - https://www.blendedandblack.com/ VIP Stepmom - https://www.vipstepmom.com/ Our Sponsors: * Check out Factor 75 and use my code wifey50 for a great deal: https://www.factor75.com/ Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/dear-future-wifey/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy