FamilyLife Blended® Podcast

138: Cancer, NFL, and Family

May 20, 2024
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Ex-NFL football player Devon Still and his wife Asha married shortly after Devon’s young daughter, Leah, went into remission from stage four cancer. While rejoicing over Leah’s healing, they were soon blindsided by blended family struggles.

Devon and Asha talk with Ron Deal about how they had both been raised in divorced homes and didn’t understand how to create a lasting marriage. They began to learn about blended family dynamics and take intentional steps toward harmony in their relationship. They quit avoiding hard conversations, listened to each other’s feelings, and created new habits in their communication to connect well. They also leaned into their faith to work through misguided expectations and move toward love and trust, ultimately finding hope in a long-term relationship.

FamilyLife Blended® Podcast
FamilyLife Blended® Podcast
138: Cancer, NFL, and Family
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About the Guest

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Asha Still

Devon and Asha Still are a dynamic duo committed to fostering healthy and long-lasting relationships. With their unique blend of expertise and passion, they are dedicated to empowering couples to enhance their marriage stability and satisfaction.
Asha Still brings her wealth of knowledge as a certified relationship coach to the table. With a deep understanding of interpersonal dynamics and effective communication strategies, she helps couples navigate challenges and cultivate deeper connections.
Devon Still, an UPENN-trained positive psychology practitioner, brings a refreshing perspective to the realm of relationships. His expertise lies in harnessing the power of positive emotions and strengths to promote resilience and well-being within marriages.
Together, Devon and Asha combine their skills and experiences to provide invaluable resources aimed at strengthening relationships. Their top-ranked podcast, “Realationships,” serves as a platform for sharing practical advice, insightful discussions, and inspiring stories to help couples thrive.
Through their collaborative efforts, Devon and Asha Still are making a significant impact on the lives of countless couples, empowering them to build stronger, happier, and more fulfilling marriages.

Photo of Devon Still

Devon Still

Devon and Asha Still are a dynamic duo committed to fostering healthy and long-lasting relationships. With their unique blend of expertise and passion, they are dedicated to empowering couples to enhance their marriage stability and satisfaction.
Asha Still brings her wealth of knowledge as a certified relationship coach to the table. With a deep understanding of interpersonal dynamics and effective communication strategies, she helps couples navigate challenges and cultivate deeper connections.
Devon Still, an UPENN-trained positive psychology practitioner, brings a refreshing perspective to the realm of relationships. His expertise lies in harnessing the power of positive emotions and strengths to promote resilience and well-being within marriages.
Together, Devon and Asha combine their skills and experiences to provide invaluable resources aimed at strengthening relationships. Their top-ranked podcast, “Realationships,” serves as a platform for sharing practical advice, insightful discussions, and inspiring stories to help couples thrive.
Through their collaborative efforts, Devon and Asha Still are making a significant impact on the lives of countless couples, empowering them to build stronger, happier, and more fulfilling marriages.

About the Host

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Ron Deal

Ron L. Deal is one of the most widely read and viewed experts on blended families in the country. He is Director of FamilyLife Blended® for FamilyLife®, founder of Smart Stepfamilies™, and the author and Consulting Editor of the Smart Stepfamily Series of books including the bestselling Building Love Together in Blended Families: The 5 Love Languages® and Becoming Stepfamily Smart (with Dr. Gary Chapman), The Smart Stepfamily: 7 Steps to a Healthy Family, and Preparing to Blend. Ron is a licensed marriage and family therapist, popular conference speaker, and host of the FamilyLife Blended podcast. He and his wife, Nan, have three sons and live in Little Rock, Arkansas. Learn more at FamilyLife.com/blended.