Instead of comparing yourself to others or wishing for something different, what if there was a way to not only accept and find peace with your situation, but actually thrive into a truly happy, successful blended family parent?

Dr Lisa Doodson, a widely recognised UK chartered psychologist and expert in the field of stepfamilies, offers plenty of wonderful strategies to help you do so in this episode. We cover everything from how to focus on the positives, the importance of your support networks and different coping strategies - through to concepts like the social exchange theory and role ambiguity - and how a mindset shift in these areas can help improve your wellbeing.

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