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Season 4: Episode 33: Supporting & Celebrating Your LGBTQ+ Stepkid with guest, Chelsea Jun 22, 2022

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Christina chats with Chelsea who shares how she supports and celebrates her gay stepson. After spending years trying to fine tune their up and down relationship Chelsea shares it's never been better. In a world that isn't always welcoming to the LGBTQ+ community, how does a parent show up for their kid when they need them most? Listen In! Resources: https://itgetsbetter.org/ https://pflag.org/family https://www.thetrevorproject.org/resources/ About My Guest: A stepmom of two boys, dog momma of two. Nature lover, medical receptionist, gamer girl, Harry Potter lover, wife. My stepchildren have been in my life for nearly 10 years, and are entering the teenage years and constantly keeping me on my toes. To get away from the chaos and craziness, you'll find me either dancing or biking. So much more than a podcast!!! Instagram: @radicalstepmomspodcast Want to schedule a 1:1 session or become a Radical Member? Head to my website! www.radicalstepmomspodcast.com

Season 4: Episode 32: Becoming a stepmom - Round Two with guest, Cynthia Jun 15, 2022

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Have you ever asked yourself if you would choose stepmom life all over again? In this episode Christina chats with Cynthia, a radical stepmom who shares her story of becoming a stepmom AGAIN. After breaking off her engagement with her ex, Cynthia had to navigate the relationship with her stepkids and find her balance again. Who helped her? What did she learn? What is she doing differently as she has found love and is once again a stepmom? There's some twists and turns in this one - buckle up and listen in! About My Guest: My name is Cynthia. I live in the Greater-Houston Area. I just finished up my law school career and will sit for the July 2022 Bar Exam. I have a very busy and rewarding career as a director at a tax consulting firm. I was previously a step mom to 2 kiddos. I like to joke that I got "called back up to active duty step momming" in the last 2 years because my current partner has 2 kids. I never thought I'd go through the whole blended family situation ever again, but I've been able to take the lessons learned from my first blended family and ensure my 2nd blended family healthier than ever before! So much more than a podcast!!! Instagram: @radicalstepmomspodcast Want to schedule a 1:1 session or become a Radical Member? Head to my website! www.radicalstepmomspodcast.com

Season 4: Episode 31: How one couple remains strong while navigating high conflict with guest, Melissa and Todd Jun 08, 2022

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Christina chats with Melissa and Todd, high school friends who 20 years later reconnected through social media and are now living that blended life. Listen in as they share how they are managing a new marriage, a HCBM, parallel parenting, court and more! So much more than a podcast!!! Instagram: @radicalstepmomspodcast Want to schedule a 1:1 session or become a Radical Member? Head to my website! www.radicalstepmomspodcast.com

Season 4: Episode 30: What? Like it's hard? Choosing not to be high conflict with guest, Rachel Jun 01, 2022

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Christina chats with Rachel about her blended family, zero to high conflict and how to find the humor amongst the WTF's?? Rachel and her ex-husband were able to co-parent and keep their issues out of the courtroom, but unfortunately Rachel couldn't avoid the conflict when she became a stepmom. How does Rachel manage her husband's ex? How does she battle the "how could she do that?" thoughts? What choices did Rachel make to not be high conflict herself? How does a stepmom's presence influence the drama? Listen in! About My Guest! Hi! I’m Rachel, a blended family mom of 6 and a longtime early education specialist & coach. My husband has experienced a very high conflict situation with his ex which included alienation. After over 6 years in court, much of which he was pro se, I have learned a lot about the family court system’s “dos and don'ts”. I use that experience coupled with my own breakup OUTSIDE of the court system to spread awareness and help both dads and their partners navigate conflict. Find her on Instagram @Straightforward_Stepmom So much more than a podcast!!! Instagram: @radicalstepmomspodcast Want to schedule a 1:1 session or become a Radical Member? Head to my website! www.radicalstepmomspodcast.com **This episode is sponsored by StepMom Magazine. Use discount code: Radical20 to save 20% **

Season 4: Episode 29: When there's no void to fill - finding your purpose as a stepmom with guest, Mandy May 25, 2022

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Christina welcomes Mandy, a stepmom who had a slow start into her role and led with optimism about what her blended life would be like. They discuss what it's like to be a stepmom when your close friends can't relate, having a higher needs stepkid who doesn't like you, parallel parenting and step-parenting in a multi-racial/cultural dynamic. Mandy didn't always feel connected to her stepson and struggled to find her "place"...listen in as she shares her story of adjustment, disengaging, and finding purpose. Enjoy! So much more than a podcast!!! Instagram: @radicalstepmomspodcast Want to schedule a 1:1 session or become a Radical Member? Head to my website! www.radicalstepmomspodcast.com **This episode is sponsored by StepMom Magazine. Use discount code: Radical20 to save 20% **

Season 4: Episode 28: Surviving to thriving - overcoming resentment, grief and parental alienation with guest, Melissa May 18, 2022

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Christina chats with Melissa, a stepmom who has been through so many of the common stepparent aches, pains, and downright miseries. As her stepkids are entering adulthood, she is beginning to see the light at the end of the tunnel and is offering her insights and advice. As a product of divorce herself, Melissa jumped into her blended life trying to make it better and in the process lost her sense of self. She was forced to reevaluate her role in the family - how did she came out on the other side? Listen In! About My Guest Melissa is a stepmother of two teenagers, mother of two sons, math major, newbie artist, and wife. Her stepchildren have been in her life for almost 13 years. As her stepkids enter adulthood she is ready to close this chapter of their lives, move on, and enjoy her adult relationships with them. So much more than a podcast!!! @radicalstepmomspodcast Want to schedule a 1:1 session or become a Radical Member? Head to my website! www.radicalstepmomspodcast.com **This episode is sponsored by StepMom Magazine. Use discount code: Radical20 to save 20% **

Season 4: Episode 27: How self-love impacts your role as a stepmom with guest, Megan May 11, 2022

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When you think of stepmotherhood do you think about self-love and confidence? How can showing ourselves more compassion allow us to have more compassion for others? In the stepmom life we're faced with countless situations that cause us to doubt ourselves and to take things personally. In this episode, Christina welcomes fellow social worker and author Megan on to discuss how the way we view ourselves impacts not only our relationships, but our role as a stepmom. How can we improve our confidence, create boundaries and thrive? Megan shares about the workbook she created for women and how it can be a guide to growing your self-love. Listen In!

About My Guest:

A licensed clinical social worker, Megan graduated summa cum laude from James Madison University in Virginia with a bachelor’s degree in Social Work and a minor in Family Issues. She received her master’s degree in Clinical Social Work from Florida State University. For the last 22 years, Megan has provided mental health therapy in various settings, including domestic violence and sexual assault centers, foster care agencies, community-based mental health programs, hospice, and, currently, private practice. Megan's first book, Self-Love Workbook for Women (2020) became a best seller and has been translated into 18 languages. Her work has been recognized in the Chicago Tribune, Rolling Stone Magazine, Woman's World Magazine, and Elle Magazine UK.

Find Megan here: Website and on Instagram @meganloganlcsw

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Season 4: Episode 26: Your Mother's Day pep-talk, with guest, Jess May 04, 2022

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Christina and Jess discuss the complex feelings that can accompany Mother's Day. Whether you want to be celebrated, dread it and can't wait for the day to end, feel content, fulfilled or everything in between... your feelings are VALID. So what can we do? Christina and Jess talk how they've celebrated (or not) the day, loyalty binds, advocating for your needs, handling gifts and how our partner's play a role. The day doesn't have to be a downer, listen in for a little pep-talk! Happy Mother's Day, stepmoms. I see you. You are loved and valued. So much more than a podcast!!! @radicalstepmomspodcast Want to schedule a 1:1 session or become a Radical Member? Head to my website! www.radicalstepmomspodcast.com **This episode is sponsored by StepMom Magazine. Use discount code: Radical20 to save 20% **

Season 4: Episode 25: Being True To You...Even If No one Likes It with special guest, Tina Apr 27, 2022

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Christina welcomes back a fan favorite - her husband's stepmom, Tina! They discuss how the relationship with the ex has changed over the years, the worries of a stepmom and the importance of staying true to yourself even if it means rocking the boat. Tina shares stories about Christina's husband's childhood and how she handled not being liked. With over 30 years of stepmom experience, what's Tina's biggest piece of advice? Listen in! So much more than a podcast!!! @radicalstepmomspodcast Want to schedule a 1:1 session or become a Radical Member? Head to my website! www.radicalstepmomspodcast.com **This episode is sponsored by StepMom Magazine. Use discount code: Radical20 to save 20% **

Season 4: Episode 24: Three moms, three stepkids and one radical stepmom with guest, Lauren Apr 20, 2022

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Meet Lauren, who like all of us didn't plan to be a stepmom but found herself in love with someone who had kids. We never know what we are getting into, and Lauren's story takes the cake. What would you do if you found out your beau had another baby on the way? Lauren shares her journey of navigating three stepkids, three exes and how she keeps her sanity. Listen in as we discuss relationships with the ex, bonding with stepkids, taking care of ourselves and keeping the flame alive with our partners to make it "worth it". About My Guest: From upstate NY, lives in Ohio, stepmom to 3 - going on 2 years. Newer to the role and learning how to navigate through this crazy life! Instagram - lmerklinger So much more than a podcast!!! Instagram: @radicalstepmomspodcast Want to schedule a 1:1 session or become a Radical Member? Head to my website! www.radicalstepmomspodcast.com **This episode is sponsored by StepMom Magazine. Use discount code: Radical20 to save 20% **

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