Pickens’ Realities & Blended Family Truths
Blended Family Life Coach and Speaker Jessica Pickens brings real-life insights into the highs, lows, challenges, and triumphs of blended family life. With over 21 years of experience, Jessica and her husband married within 90 days of meeting, blending their four children at lightning speed and welcoming two more within their first three years together. Join Jessica and her co-host, daughter Jayla, as they candidly share their Pickens’ Realities and Blended Family Truths. Through their unique perspectives, they offer valuable lessons, heartfelt stories, and practical advice to support other blended families on their journey to unity and resilience. Buckle up for an honest, uplifting conversation about love, growth, and the journey to becoming a blended and bonded family.
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Wednesday Oct 23, 2024
Wednesday Oct 23, 2024
Married in just 90 days back in 2002, we combined our four children, added two more, and have been through it all. Our podcast offers real, unfiltered truths from our family’s experiences, practical and spiritual tools to overcome challenges, and the honest lessons that helped us grow closer and become blended and bonded over time.
Wednesday Oct 23, 2024
Wednesday Oct 23, 2024
Join us for Part II of Episode 1 - "The Meet, " where Jessica and Tyrone relive their version of how they met, while Jayla challenges them to dig a bit deeper in some areas! Subscribe and watch us every week as we dive deep into Pickens' Realities, our Blended Family Truths - our story, our lessons, your roadmap to a stronger, healthier blended and bonded family. Let’s go and grow together!
Wednesday Oct 23, 2024
Wednesday Oct 23, 2024
Join us for Episode 2, where Jayla and Jessica discuss the "The Meet" and the early stages of the Pickens' family from Jayla's perspective. Context and background are so important, as Jessica learns for the first time from Jayla key information about why there was a struggle and disconnect for the two of them in the beginning.
Wednesday Oct 23, 2024
Wednesday Oct 23, 2024
Join us for Episode 2, where Jayla and Jessica discuss the "The Meet" and the early stages of the Pickens' family from Jayla's perspective. Context and background are so important, as Jessica learns for the first time from Jayla key information about why there was a struggle and disconnect for the two of them in the beginning.
Wednesday Oct 23, 2024
Wednesday Oct 23, 2024
Join Co-hosts Jessica and Jayla and their special guest Jeri, Jayla's biological mom, as they delve into Jessica and Jeri's relationship as bonus and bio moms. Emotions sometimes run high, as this is the first time Jessica and Jeri have ever had this type of discussion, and they were brave enough to go it on camera, all for the purpose of helping other blended families.
Thursday Oct 24, 2024
Thursday Oct 24, 2024
Join Co-hosts Jessica and Jayla and their special guest Jeri, Jayla's biological mom, as they delve into Jessica and Jeri's relationship as bonus and bio moms. Emotions sometimes run high, as this is the first time Jessica and Jeri have ever had this type of discussion, and they were brave enough to do it on camera, all for the purpose of helping other blended families.
Friday Oct 25, 2024
Friday Oct 25, 2024
In this episode Jessica and Jayla talk about a parent's reality verses a child's reality. As a parent you may think everything is cool with your child. You are soon to realize that your kids aren't always thinking or receiving things how you think they are. In turn things can be misconstrued in communication, body language, voice inflection, etc.. In the end, a conversation and understanding will prevail. Your perspective is your reality. Being able to come to an agreement with your children on guidelines for communication, when things may seem a bit rocky is a MUST!
Friday Oct 25, 2024
Friday Oct 25, 2024
In this episode Jessica and Jayla talk about a parent's reality verses a child's reality. As a parent you may think everything is cool with your child. You are soon to realize that your kids aren't always thinking or receiving things how you think they are. In turn things can be misconstrued in communication, body language, voice inflection, etc.. In the end, a conversation and understanding will prevail. Your perspective is your reality. Being able to come to an agreement with your children on guidelines for communication, when things may seem a bit rocky is a MUST!
Thursday Nov 07, 2024
Thursday Nov 07, 2024
Join us for this episode involving Parenting Style Showdown conversations! Authoritarian, Permissive, or Authoritative? In this episode, we dive into how different parenting styles shaped our blended family, and how they might impact blended families in general, as parenting in a blended family can feel like building a bridge between two worlds. We talk about how different parenting styles impact kids, share insights on adapting and compromising, and offer practical steps to nurture every child in the family. What type of parenting style are you? How do you think your parenting style has impacted your blended family?
Thursday Nov 07, 2024
Thursday Nov 07, 2024
In Episode 5, Part 2, join us (Jessica, Tyrone, Jayla, and Dominick) as we dive into the real impact of different parenting styles and how they shaped our blended family. Parenting in a blended family can feel like building a bridge between two worlds. We talk about how different parenting styles impact kids, share insights on adapting and compromising, and offer practical steps to nurture every child in the family. Get ready for insights, laughs, and a deeper understanding of what it takes to build unity in a blended family.