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Season 4: Episode 23: When our expectations aren't met and how we find acceptance with guest, Megan Apr 13, 2022

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Christina and Megan discuss the expectations we bring into our blended families and what we do when they aren't met. What do we do when the dynamic with the ex isn't as great as we thought it would be? What if our involvement causes more issues? We thought it would be different, so how do we accept this reality? Listen in as Megan shares how her childhood impacted her idea of what it's like to be a stepmom, how she's adjusted her role to fit her family, and how she's found her authenticity. They also discuss bringing home "ours babies", letting go of the "shoulds" and finding your groove in disengaging. Grab your beverage of choice and enjoy! About My Guest: I am a registered social worker, Behavioral consultant and life coach. I have a passion for supporting mothers and step mothers after my own personal experience of struggling to find the balance and over coming PPD. https://www.meganmclarencoaching.com 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 22: How one couple navigates two exes with Guest, Meredith Apr 06, 2022

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Christina chats with Meredith a stepmom to two kids and navigates TWO very different exes. Meredith shares her story of strength through relentless custody battles, how she protects her peace, and how she supports her partner through their own trauma recovery. While she never wanted children, she's committed to being a solid influence in her stepchildren's lives. What can we learn from Meredith? Listen in! 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 21: When stepmoms carry the mental and emotional load of the home with guest, Laura Mar 30, 2022

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Are you exhausted from carrying the mental load of the household? Do you feel like you're the one managing everyone and even asking for help and delegating seems laborious? Yea - you're not alone. In this episode Christina chats with Laura Danger, an educator, wife and mom who discusses the tension many couples face when there is inequity in domestic labor. They'll talk about the Fair Play Method which is designed to unpack the resentment and assist in effectively communicating the roles and expectations of the home. Many couples and parents face these obstacles and stepmoms experience an added layer of complexity. Is there hope? Listen in! About My Guest: I'm an educator, advocate and certified Fair Play Facilitator and I've been teaching and organizing in Chicago for over 10 years. I use my platform to empower caregivers to see domestic labor as labor and to help individuals and couples find the words to effectively communicate about the mental load. Outside of my work, I spend time with my husband and our two kids(5 and 2), digging in the dirt and building community locally. www.thatdarnchat.com, ThatDarnChat on IG, Tiktok and Youtube 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 20: Explaining Blended Families to our kids with Guest, Zoie Mar 23, 2022

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Christina chats with Zoie, a stepmom who saw a need within the blended family community and took things into her own hands. How do we explain blended families to our kids? How do we comfort them when they have fears and how do we answer the hard questions? Answer: A children's book that actually makes stepmoms look GOOD! Listen in as Zoie Seay shares about her book 'The Luckiest Child: Becoming a Blended Family', what inspired her and her take on how kids can feel lucky in their blended families. About My Guest: My name is Zoie Seay and I'm a stepmom of an amazing seven year old boy. We have been a blended family for 5 years and still growing and learning together. For over 15 years I have worked with children two to eighteen years old. I have enjoyed the journey and all that I have learned along the way. Becoming a children's book author is a very exciting new beginning for me and I can't wait to see where it takes me. My stepson gave me the courage to write and publish my first childrens book, 'The Luckiest Child: Becoming a Blended Family'. It has already been a bestseller this past December and I can't wait to publish the next book in The Luckiest Child series. Learn more about Zoie and her book HERE. 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 19: Stepmom Self Awareness & Choosing Mental Health Over Everything with guest, Maarit Mar 16, 2022

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Christina welcomes back Maarit from Blended Family Frappe to chat....well everything. Maarit gives an update on her life outside of Instagram and stepmotherhood. They chat disengaging, self awareness, taking care of yourself, stepmom acceptance and plenty more. Grab your beverage of choice and buckle up for some self reflection. Listen in! About My Guest: Maarit is a writer, artist, and former single mama turned stepmama who literally wrote the book on disengaging. Today, she helps blended families in high conflict find some kinda zen as they navigate their way through dating, marriage, raising stepkids, and dealing with the ex. You can find her online at blendedfamilyfrappe.com or on Instagram @blendedfamilyfrappe. 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 18: When you've always wanted to be a mom and you become a stepmom first with guest, Angela Mar 09, 2022

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Christina chats with Angela, a stepmom to two who grew up wanting to be a mom. She never thought she would be a stepmom navigating long-distant co-parenting, a pandemic, and her own classroom of kids to teach. Angela opens up about her PCOS diagnosis and how she soothes her heart through this chapter. What keeps this radical stepmom strong? Listen in! Mentioned in the Episode: Blog Post: School & Blended Families About My Guest: Angela is a teacher, coach and stepmom to 2 girls (12 and 8). She is originally from Illinois, but has been living in Minnesota for almost a decade to be close to her husband's family. Instagram: @ajs200522 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 17: Evolving as a stepmom and what we learn along the way with guest, Brenda Mar 02, 2022

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Christina welcomes Brenda, the founder and Publisher of StepMom Magazine on to chat all things stepmom. Not only has Brenda become a seasoned stepmom, but she's made it her mission to help others through their journey. What commonalities do we all have? How do we know it will be "worth it"? Brenda discusses the most common issue stepmoms face, and offers her piece of advice. Listen In! About My Guest: Brenda Ockun is Founder & Publisher of StepMom Magazine—the how-to guide for any woman who dates, lives with, or is married to someone who has kids. Written by licensed therapists, published authors and stepfamily experts, StepMom Magazine is a monthly, online publication read by stepmoms in more than 20 countries. The magazine addresses important topics like: Co-parenting, Disengaging, Loyalty Binds, Outsider Syndrome, Parental Alienation and Bonding with Stepchildren. Brenda leveraged her career as a marketing executive to launch StepMom Magazine, creating the resource she wished was available when she met her husband. Brenda’s been a guest on NPR’s “Talk of the Nation,” “Good Morning America” and the “Steve Harvey Show”—and she’s been quoted in “The Washington Post,” “USA Today” and other major publications. A stepmom of two, ages 26 and 28, Brenda lives in Upstate New York with her husband Gregg. 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 16: Tending to your Mental Health in stepmotherhood with Guest, Jeni Feb 23, 2022

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Christina chats with Jeni, a mental health therapist specializing in maternal mental health. As a mother and stepmom herself, Jeni discusses the intersections of mental health and all forms of motherhood. Self care is drilled into us, but how do we really care for ourselves? Jeni and Christina chat the pressures to be "perfect", mom guilt, the relationships with our partners and our step-kids. Listen in! About My Guest: Jeni is a widow, wife, mom, and stepmom. Her step-kids are 9 and 8, and her biological kids are 5 and 3. With four kids, the house is very loud, and very full of love. Jeni works as a mental health therapist specializing in perinatal mental health (so all things maternal and then some), couples counseling, and other things in between. Music is a necessity to life, including hearing her husband sing show tunes. 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 15: Best ways to respond to high conflict. A Q&A with High Conflict Parenting Coach, Michelle Feb 16, 2022

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Christina is welcoming back attorney and high conflict parenting coach, Michelle! You may remember her from Season 3: Episode 32 - if not, listen to that one too! On this episode, Michelle is answering listener's questions. What is the best way to manage a high conflict ex who is constantly presenting with double standards? What do you do when the ex refuses to respond to an email? She'll answer these and many more! High conflict is no picnic, but there are strategies you can implement to protect your peace. Listen in! About My Guest: Coach Michelle is a high conflict resolution coach, an attorney, and a badass single mom. She helps parents disengage from high conflict relationships, getting them out of court, and stepping back into their lives. Her unique combination as a certified Martha Beck life coach, a lawyer for almost 20 years, her field of study in Psychology, and her own personal family law experience, makes Michelle a well-rounded coach, capable of helping parents learn how to disengage from a challenging and protracted co-parenting relationship. https://www.coachmichelle.club Find her on INSTAGRAM 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 14: Are we supporting our enabling our partners? It's complicated so let's chat with guest, Kelly Feb 09, 2022

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Christina chats with Kelly, a stepmom and licensed clinical psychologist to unpack that complicated question of: Am I supporting my partner or am I enabling them? It feels like a fine line, right? They chat the many factors that contribute to a stepmom's motivation to jump in to "support": mental health, our shit, their shit, the damn patriarchy! When do we know when our support isn't actually serving anyone? Listen in! Mentioned in This Episode: Emotional Labor Article About My Guest: Kelly is a licensed clinical psychologist and a full-time stepmom to two boys. "This life - after choosing to be childless and live with my cats for years - has been a ROLLER COASTER." 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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