Radical Stepmoms

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S2: Episode 17: Ah, shit my stepkid is a teenager.....(Be Our Guest) Sep 16, 2020

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Christina welcomes Emily and Nikki on to discuss the topic of raising TEENAGERS. They are gross, full of hormones and expensive! How do you deal with discipline? Who had the sex talk? How do you manage social media? How do you keep your sanity?! Listen in as we talk about it all! ----------------------------------------------------- We are more than just a podcast: Find us on Instagram @radicalstepmomspodcast or www.radicalstepmomspodcast.com We provide 1:1 stepmom support so you never have to feel alone in this journey.

S2:Episode 16: A Disengagement Story ...when pulling back can save your relationship w/ Guest Carie Sep 04, 2020

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Christina and Genet welcome their friend Carie to the show. Carie shares her stepmotherhood story that may sound super familiar. You fall in love, you meet the kid(s), you spend holidays with the ex... (wait, what?) and then one day you wake up and think...."Something isn't right...." Disengagement looks different for every stepmom; there's no one-size-fits-all. Listen in as Carie gets raw and real about what she needed to do to stay true to herself. We are more than just a podcast: Find us on Instagram @radicalstepmomspodcast or www.radicalstepmomspodcast.com We provide 1:1 stepmom support so you never have to feel alone in this journey.

S2:Episode 15: Stepmoms Discuss Remote Learning & keeping their sanity Aug 20, 2020

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School is back in session and parents everywhere are freaking the fuck out. Stepmoms are no exception. In this episode, Christina welcomes 4 other stepmoms to discuss what their online learning plans look like in their homes.

How involved will the be?
What if the other home isn’t supportive?
Listen in, and if you’re in the trenches too...good luck and cheers!!

Find us on Instagram @radicalstepmomspodcast or www.radicalstepmomspodcast.com

S2:Episode 14: The term sucks, but let's talk about being a "Childless Stepmom" (Be Our Guest) Aug 12, 2020

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Christina welcomes stepmoms Julie, Cheyenne and Brianne on the first Episode in the "Be Our Guest" Series. Though they collectively dislike the term "childless stepmom", the four discuss the challenges many stepmoms face when they're raising children they didn't create. They open up their hearts and share their experiences with not being seen as a "real" mom, jealousy, fertility and much more. What has been the hardest? And what has helped them navigate these emotions? Listen in, you're not alone.

Episode Notes: If you'd like to reach out to the guest stepmoms, you can find them via Instagram.
Julie: @julieannmacd
Brianne: @brihaner1
Cheyenne: @chey.hinkle

We are more than just a podcast:

Find us on Instagram @radicalstepmomspodcast or www.radicalstepmomspodcast.com

We provide 1:1 stepmom support so you never have to feel alone in this journey.

S2: Episode 13:You’re the only person you can change...w/ special guest Jessica from Husband In Law Jul 22, 2020

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In this episode Christina welcomes Jessica from the Husband In Law Podcast. Jessica shares her unique journey to step-motherhood and the beautiful relationship she continues to have with her ex-husband. Christina and Jessica discuss the challenges of blending a family and the process of grief when you realize that "picture perfect" co-parenting family may not be possible. What magical things can happen when you realize the only person you can change or control is yourself? To hear more about Jessica's story and to join her fabulous community, you can find her here: Podcast available on any platform: Husband In Law Instagram: @husband_in_law

We are more than just a podcast:

Find us on Instagram @radicalstepmomspodcast or www.radicalstepmomspodcast.com

We provide 1:1 stepmom support so you never have to feel alone in this journey.

S2: Episode 12: Real Talk: Disengaging woes, a stepmom win & Black Lives Matter Jul 08, 2020

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Christina and Genet get you caught up and chat about their recent stepmom success stories. We're all waiting for that one big stepmom WIN and Genet got hers! Christina chats disengagement struggles and some other shit....literally. As always, they keep it raw and real by discussing how the world's current events are impacting their hearts and blended families. Genet shares her personal experiences of being a black stepmom in a bi-racial blended family, and Christina discusses what she's doing as a white mom/stepmom to educate her kids and continue having those teaching AND learning moments. The words we use matter. The conversations we have matter. Black Lives Matter.

We are more than just a podcast:

Find us on Instagram @radicalstepmomspodcast or www.radicalstepmomspodcast.com

We provide 1:1 stepmom support so you never have to feel alone in this journey.

S2: Episode 11: A Stepmom's husband speaks! Welcoming special guest Maarit and husband, Dan May 29, 2020

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Christina is welcoming back Maarit from Blended Family Frappé... but this time with her husband, Dan! The two have been together for over 10 years and are veteran's to the blended family life. Dan speaks from his perspective as both a father and step dad, and what he's learned along they way. Partners...take notes! Maarit shares their challenges with different parenting styles and what she would have done differently. Grab your partner and listen in to their words of wisdom!

In this episode:
Maarit from www.blendedfamilyfrappe.com
Instagram @blendedfamilyfrappe

We are more than just a podcast:

Find us on Instagram @radicalstepmomspodcast or www.radicalstepmomspodcast.com

We provide 1:1 stepmom support so you never have to feel alone in this journey.

S2: Episode 10: I see your one baby mama and I'll raise you another....w/ guest Nina from Turcs & Kiddos May 13, 2020

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Christina welcomes Nina, a stepmom to two girls, and a mama to two "ours baby" boys. They discuss Nina's experience of navigating the emotions of being the 3rd wife, and the complexities of co-parenting with two different birth moms. Christina and Nina also bond over what it's like to introduce an "ours baby" and what half-sibling bonding looks like. There's a lot of good stuff in this one. Grab your glass, and enjoy!

Connect with Nina:
Instagram: @turcsandkiddos
Website: www.turcsandkiddos.com

We are more than just a podcast:

Find us on Instagram @radicalstepmomspodcast or www.radicalstepmomspodcast.com

We provide 1:1 stepmom support so you never have to feel alone in this journey.

S2:Episode 9: Cheers! We've been with you for a year! Happy Radicalversary! May 07, 2020

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Happy Podcast Anniversary you Radical Stepmamas! Genet and Christina reflect on their past year on the podcast and share their gratitidue for their amazing listeners and followers. Genet shares her recent experience in "stepping back" amidst COVID-19 and Christina shares how she surprised herself with Mother's Day looming. Grab your beverage of choice and let's CHEERS to ONE YEAR!

We are more than just a podcast:

Find us on Instagram @radicalstepmomspodcast or www.radicalstepmomspodcast.com

We provide 1:1 stepmom support so you never have to feel alone in this journey.

S2:Episode 8: Navigating the complexities of love and blended family life w/ special guest Dr. Karin Anderson Abrell Apr 29, 2020

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Christina welcomes special guest Dr. Karin Anderson Abrell to chat about love and life within a blended family. Dr. Karin is a Psychologist, author, host of the Love & Life Podcast AND she’s a stepmom! Christina and Karin discuss the complexities of moving through resentment, insecurities and loss of identity when navigating a blended family. What is the key to making a second (or more) marriage work?

Mentioned in this Episode: Stepmonster: A New Look at Why Real Stepmothers Think, Feel, and Act the Way We Do by Wednesday Martin Ph.D. 5 Simple Steps to Take Your Marriage from Good to Great by Terri L. Orbuch Gottman Institute www.gottman.com Our Guest Dr. Karin Anderson Abrell https://loveandlifemedia.com/ Instagram @dr.karin

We are more than just a podcast:

Find us on Instagram @radicalstepmomspodcast or www.radicalstepmomspodcast.com

We provide 1:1 stepmom support so you never have to feel alone in this journey.

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