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

SHE MD

2025/06/10
SHE MD

SHE MD

2025/06/10

Shownote

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 ...

Highlights

In this episode of SHE MD, Mary Alice Haney and Emmy-nominated actress Rhea Seehorn delve into the intricacies of forming and maintaining a blended family. They explore the challenges and rewards of stepparenting, co-parenting, and balancing career ambitions with family life. The conversation also touches on broader topics like women's health, heart disease awareness, and the importance of supporting other women.
06:10
Graham says if she can't stand his kids, they shouldn't continue dating.
07:36
Do not wait for life to happen; take proactive steps in dating.
13:53
An ex-wife showed up at their place with the kids during a conflict.
15:37
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for women in the US.
24:48
Mixed feelings in co-parenting and labels like 'stepsons'
26:34
Being a stepmom involves navigating unique family dynamics.
38:54
Audiences are like five-year-olds wanting a story.
43:03
Relationships require communication and setting boundaries

Chapters

Introduction to blended families
00:00
How Rhea Met Mary Alice’s Ex-Husband
03:47
Perceptions on Dating a Divorcee
07:35
Challenges in a Blended Family and Balancing Career
10:00
Navigating a Biological Child-Free Life In a Blended Family
11:00
What Does Co-Parenting in a Blended Family Look Like?
15:35
How to Make a Blended Family Work?
19:40
What’s it like being a Bonus Mom?
26:30
Looking Back and Early Career Experiences
30:02
Five pieces of advice for women
40:15

Transcript

Mary Alice Haney: The following podcast is a Dear Media production. Dr. Thais Aliabadi: Hi, I'm Dr. Thais Aliabadi. For over 25 years as an OB-GYN, I've helped countless women navigate the challenges of PCOS. I created Ovi to bring you a scientifically ba...