Episode 93 Blended Family Success: Career Pivots, Modern Parenting, and Finding Balance with Dave Marcus and Susannah Ludwig

Married couple Susannah Ludwig and Dave Marcus share their journey of successfully blending families with four children. This episode explores practical step-parenting strategies, managing ex-spouses, career pivots from film production and journalism to life coaching and college counseling, and finding balance in a modern blended family.

Get actionable advice on discipline boundaries, supporting different interests, maintaining connection while juggling multiple family dynamics, plus insights on helping families navigate the college admissions process with balance and perspective.

Episode recorded June 25, 2025, at the LMC Media studio.

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