Welcome to our podcast! 

Come hang out with us on Pickens’ Realities & Blended Family Truths! This is where we get real about what it’s been like to live and love as a blended family for more than 22 years. I host the podcast alongside my bonus daughter Jayla, with Tyrone often jumping in too for good measure and to keep us honest (smile)! Together we share our most honest, unfiltered stories — the messy parts, the miracles, and everything in between.

Tyrone and I got married after just 90 days back in 2002, blended four kids right away, and had two more in the first three years. That meant six kids, full time, and a crash course in blended family life. We’ve walked through moments of joy and laughter, but also seasons when we weren’t sure we’d make it. Through it all, God’s grace, prayer, and a lot of hard work have kept us together — and closer than we ever thought possible.

On the podcast, we talk about the real issues blended families face — trust, parenting, boundaries, finances, communication, and everything that can pull a family apart. But we don’t just share the struggles, we also share the lessons, the faith, and the tools that helped us grow from just “blended” to truly bonded.

If you’re in a blended family, or if you love and support someone who is, you’ll find a space here where you can laugh, cry, and most of all, know you’re not alone. We invite you to listen in, learn with us, and grow alongside us as we keep choosing love and family every single day.