Radical Stepmoms

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Season 4: Episode 13: A pep-talk from a stepmom who's been there with guest, Laurie Feb 02, 2022

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Christina welcomes back seasoned stepmom, Laurie Short. You may remember her from Season 3: Episode 25! In this episode, Laurie gives the pep-talk all stepmoms need to hear. Stepmotherhood is not easy, but we have to keep the long-view perspective. How do we keep focus on the little moments? How do we take care of ourselves? How do we not let the hard stuff ruin our spirit and sense of purpose? Listen in and feel inspired - you got this mama. We're right there with you. About My Guest: Laurie is an author, speaker, wife and stepmom. She and her husband have parented full time for twelve years, and she recently released a book called Grace-filled Stepparenting: help and hope for this unique and loving role 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 12: When stepmotherhood is your greatest challenge & you find your rainbow with guest, Stevie Jan 26, 2022

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Christina and Stevie discuss heartache, finding love, and how the stepmom role changes and challenges you. Topics Discussed: Fertility & Miscarriage "Ours Baby" - sharing news with SK's and the ex Preparing for baby - transitions for the SK's Sharing your big moments with the ex & SK's and the complicated feelings that follow When the ex becomes a stepmom Listen in as Stevie shares her inspiring story of loss, grief, love and her journey of Step/Motherhood. About My Guest: Stevie went from being married and hoping for a family of her own, to unexpectedly finding herself widowed at 29. She found new love and is now a Stepmama and a new Mama to a 6 month old baby boy. Her story to motherhood and stepmotherhood starts long before she met her husband. Her journey throughout this role has had a lot of ups (and then even more downs) and she can honestly say that nothing has challenged her more in her life. "I had no idea what I was stepping into when I joined this family but I do know it has brought me some of my greatest joys and the welcomed challenge of tapping into strength I never knew I had." On Instagram: @stevie.Becker 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% **

S4:Episode 11: Evolving from a Struggling Stepmom to a confident stepmom with guest, Brooke Jan 19, 2022

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When second marriages are statically "doomed" Christina and Brooke discuss what it takes to make a blended family successful. Brooke shares her experience of being a long-distance stepmom, how she handles "mini wife syndrome" and how she nurtures the relationship with her stepkids and her "ours babies". Listen in as Brooke and Christina break down the hardships, the joys, and the lessons they’ve learned along the way to turn their struggles into confidence. About My Guest: In the 7 years Brooke has been with her husband, she’s gone from a fantasy of what her life would look like, to the reality of court battles and insecurities, to a place where she is finally comfortable. She is a confident stepmom of two and mom to two ours babies. Her mission now is to help other women struggling through it to find their place. Find her here: https://strugglingstepmom.com 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 10: Parenting Styles - Exploring stepmotherhood and finding our voice in our homes with parent coach, Ann Jan 12, 2022

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Christina chats with Ann, a parent coach who offers a unique holistic approach to parent work that includes emotional support, home management skills, AND effective discipline. Ann may not be a stepmom, but through her work with blended families she offers insights into how stepmoms can find their voice in their home, how to navigate discipline, and how stepmoms can overcome barriers to bonding with stepkids. Stepmotherhood IS motherhood and Ann offers an empowering perspective on how we can lean into the vulnerability and settle into our role with grace and confidence. Listen In! About My Guest: Ann is a mother of four children and a parent coach based in Denver, Colorado. She has lived the dream (and difficulty) of parenting through every childhood stage from infancy through adolescence. She understands not only the joys but the difficulties and worries that come as a parent. Ann has a unique holistic approach to parent work that includes emotional support, home management skills, AND effective discipline that empowers children while improving behavior. She coaches women through various stages of motherhood -- from conception to the transition into their new motherhood role, to behavioral challenges, to starting a business with kids in tow. Ann is someone who will give it to you straight, and love you fiercely. https://www.annkaplanparentcoach.com/ Download the Workbook: Getting Kids to Listen the First Time 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 9: Celebrating happiness & growth as a couple with special guest, Jacob Dec 29, 2021

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Christina invites her husband, Jacob back on to answer your questions! Do they ever feel like blended life is too hard? What made them fall in love? How do they handle the tough conversations and how does Jacob feel when Christina shares her stepmom hardships? While the two answer questions they also recognize and celebrate the growth they've experienced over the years. There's always room for improvement, but it's important to recognize how far you've come. Listen In!

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Season 4: Episode 8: Rockin' around the Ex-Mas tree and spillin' the tea with Genet! Dec 22, 2021

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Christina and Genet chat holidays, G gives an update on what she's been up to, and they discuss plans for the upcoming year. They also answer questions submitted by listeners. Does G feel taken advantage of after she invested so much time into being a stepmom? When is it a good time to schedule with a stepmom coach? And more! Listen in! So much more than a podcast!!! @radicalstepmomspodcast Want to schedulea 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 7: When your Mother In Law is high conflict with guest, Marykate Dec 15, 2021

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Christina and Marykate discuss the complexities surrounding the relationships with Mother In Laws. Marykate shares her story of navigating her high conflict MIL, the ways it impacted her relationship with the ex and the boundaries necessary to honor herself, her partner and her step-daughter. We may not get to pick our family, but we have a choice in our boundaries. If you have a difficult relationship with your in-laws, this one is for you. Listen in!

About My Guest!

Marykate is a 25 year old stepmom living in the suburbs of Minneapolis, Minnesota with her husband, 9 year old step daughter, their two black labs, and two black rescue kitties. She works for everyone’s favorite Seattle based coffee giant, managing several locations in the Twin Cities.
When she’s not slinging lattes and developing leaders, she loves to spend her time kayaking with her step daughter, or getting beers with her friends.

So much more than a podcast!!!

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**This episode is sponsored by StepMom Magazine. Use discount code: Radical20 to save 20% **

Season 4: Episode 6: When a stepmom takes it all on, including all the double standards, with guest Kisha Dec 08, 2021

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Christina chats with Kisha who shares her unique story of how she stepped up when the ex wouldn't and the double standards that followed. Listen to this stepmom's story of being labeled the "homewrecker", being a full-time stepmom, and how she supported her stepson through his heartache, teenage years and beyond. Listen in! Find her on Instagram: @kisha.paloma.lani 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 5: From full-time to no contact, a stepmom's story of rebuilding her blended family with guest, Scarlett Dec 01, 2021

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Christina chats with Scarlett who shares her journey of blending families, raising teens and going from fulltime to minimal contact. When the kids left the house to live with their mom, how did Scarlett and her husband cope? What lessons did she learn along the way? What has she done to rebuild the relationships with her kids? Listen in to a story of vulnerability, redefining your role as "stepmom" and learning to enjoy the blended family you have. Enjoy! Mentioned in this episode: Christmas Joy Audit About My Guest: I am a mother, wife and teacher. My husband and I help blended families strengthen and enjoy their relationships. I am the host of Prayers From a Mom Podcast and Co-host of Enjoying Your Blended Family. 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 4: A stepmom's story of infertility and finding her sunshine among the grief, with Guest Kelly Nov 24, 2021

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Christina chats with Kelly who shares her story of becoming a full-time stepmom and navigating chronic illness, infertility and grief. How do you move through the emotions of wanting an "ours baby" with your partner, while managing your health and being a full-time stepmom? Kelly shares her insights on how she handles seeing baby announcements and picture-perfect holiday photos. Stepmoms can be both happy and grieving; let's normalize these emotions. Listen in! About My Guest: Kelly Palmquist, LMSW, is a licensed clinical social worker. This stepmom’s unique perspective on navigating life’s challenges is also informed by master’s degrees in counseling and social work plus extensive experience in the mental health and medical social work fields. Kelly enjoys empowering women to find their magic amid adversity, encouraging others to survive “the storm with gratitude, grace and joy” to then thrive through her blog at www.SunshineInHeavyWeather.com and via Instagram @kelpalms. 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% **

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