About this episode
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. Access more information about the podcast and additional expert health tips by visiting SHE MD Podcast and Ovii . Sponsors: Medtronic: For more information and to take the pledge to talk to your mother or a woman in your life about heart health, visit Alettertomymother.com Cymbiotika: Go to Cymbiotikia.com/SHEMD for 20% off your order + free shipping today. Midi Health: You deserve to feel great. Book your virtual visit today at JoinMidi.com Strivektin: Discover the Science Behind Great Skin Opill: Opill is birth control in your control, and you can use code SHEMD for twenty five percent off your first month of Opill at Opill.com Myriad: Knowing your family's history of cancer is the first step to understanding your own cancer risk and may qualify you for the MyRisk Hereditary Cancer Test with RiskScore hereditary cancer test. It's easy, accurate and covered by most insurers. Learn more at GetMyRisk.com 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/ GUEST BIOGRAPHY: Rhea Seehorn Rhea Seehorn is an Actress and Director. In May 2014, Seehorn was cast in the Breaking Bad spin-off prequel series Better Call Saul (2015–2022). Seehorn is widely known as Kim Wexler , a lawyer and the eventual love interest of the titula r Jimmy McGill (Bob Odenkirk ). The series premiered on February 8, 2015. For her role as Kim , Seehorn has received widespread critical acclaim, won two Satellite Awards for Best Supporting Actress – Series, Miniseries or Television Film, one Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actress on Television out of two nominations, and received a nomination for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series, two nominations for the Critics' Choice Television Award for Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series and two for the Television Critics Association Award for Individual Achievement in Drama. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .