Thriving in a Blended Family With Rhea Seehorn and Mary Alice Haney

In this episode of SHE MD, host Mary Alice Haney sits down with Emmy-nominated actress Rhea Seehorn to discuss their journey as a blended family. Mary Alice and Rhea share their experiences forming a blended family, offering insights into the complexities of divorce, remarriage, and stepparenting. They discuss the importance of communication, mutual respect, and flexibility in navigating these relationships. The episode also touches on Rhea's career as an actress, her decision not to have biological children, and the balance between work and family life. Throughout the conversation, both women emphasize the value of female friendships and supporting other women.

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Rhea Seehorn’s Key Takeaways:

1. How to co-parent without chaos: Whether biological or step-parent, your love and presence matter.

2. Making a blended family work: boundaries, respect, and lots of grace. Accept that blended families require flexibility and compromise.

3.Women need to stop apologizing for ambition: Working moms can be great role models by pursuing their passions.

4. Speak up at the doctor’s office: Push for proper medical care, especially when facing dismissive responses.

5. Open communication: Express needs and boundaries to strengthen relationships.

In This Episode: 

(00:00) Introduction to blended families

(03:47) How Rhea Met Mary Alice’s Ex-Husband

(07:35) Perceptions on Dating a Divorcee

(10:00) Challenges in a Blended Family and Balancing Career

(11:00) Navigating a Biological Child-Free Life In a Blended Family

(15:35) What Does Co-Parenting in a Blended Family Look Like?

(19:40) How to Make a Blended Family Work?

(26:30) What’s it like being a Bonus Mom?

(30:02) Looking Back and Early Career Experiences

(40:15) Five pieces of advice for women 

RESOURCES:

Rhea’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rheaseehorn/

Rhea’s IMDb Profile: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0781533/

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