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Radical StepmomsSeason 8: Episode 17: When Friends & Family Don’t Understand Stepmotherhood with guests Cynthia and MackenzieChristina welcomes Cynthia and Mackenzie to discuss how becoming a stepmom can impact our relationships with our family and friends. As our lives evolve into parenthood, how do our own parents embrace our new identities? What happens if our friends don’t support us? Do your parents takes on the step-grandparent role? What do you do when you want to be seen in your role, but your closest loved ones don’t understand? Listen in! So much more than a podcast!!!Want to meet other stepmoms? Become a Member !Need that extra support? Schedule a...2025-06-281h 07Radical StepmomsSeason 8: Episode 16: I am Surviving Purely Out of Spite with guest, AmyChristina welcomes Amy who shares what it took to create her stepmom identity. In the beginning of our relationships, we’re just putting the pieces together. We’re learning about the ex, experiencing how society views stepmoms, and figuring out what parts of parenting we’re “allowed” to do. How do we form our identity without losing ourselves? Listen in as Amy shares how she survives…out of spite. About My Guest: Amy Marie Ayres is a wife, stepmom, mother, author, and a passionate advocate for embracing life’s complexities with creativity and authenticity. Navigating the challenges o...2025-06-1257 minRadical StepmomsSeason 8: Episode 15: Surviving Summer: Co-Parenting, Stepfamily Stress, and the Schedule from Hell with guest, Coach MichelleChristina welcomes back Michelle to talk about real and tactical tips for navigating the chaos of summer—when there’s no school or camp buffer, exchanges get messy, routines fall apart, and stepmoms often end up managing more than they expected. Michelle and Christiina talk about boundaries, managing expectations with partners, and keeping your sanity when everything feels unpredictable. What can you do now to protect your peace this summer? Listen in! About My Guest: Coach Michelle is a high conflict resolution coach, an attorney, and a badass single mom. She helps parents...2025-05-2857 minRadical StepmomsSeason 8: Episode 14: Child-Free Woman to a Full House with guest, AimeeChristina welcomes Aimee to chat about her long-term decision to not have children, and then falling in love with a man who has 2 kids. PLOT TWIST! Aimee shares how she jumped right in, then needed to find her boundaries before she lost herself. How do you manage the guilt while disengaging? How do you find your role when you never wanted to “mother”? Christina and Aimee discuss parenting with intent, communication as a stepmom and more! Listen in! About My Guest:Aimee is almost 3 years into her stepmom role, helping raise 2 pretty amazing kids. Before meeti...2025-05-1953 minRadical StepmomsSeason 8: Episode 13: When your partner was never married to the mom and why stepmoms are the worst with guest, ShaylaChristina chats with Shayla about how dynamics are just different when your partner was never married to the mom. There was no wedding, no long history... what unique issues does this bring up? Shayla shares about the custody loss for 50/50, feeling protective of your partner and the frustration with “single” moms. Why do exes get more upset after you're married? How do you “love them like your own” but not too much? Shayla also discusses her unexplained fertility journey and shares a message to the stepmoms who can relate to her journey. Listen in! About My Guest: Hi! I’...2025-05-0258 minRadical StepmomsSeason 8: Episode 12: Blending and swirling...Stepmothering in an interracial family with guest, KatherineChristina welcomes Katherine to share her story of blending into an interracial family. What happens when your mother-in-law isn’t happy you’re white? How do you find confidence in your stepmom role when it’s clear you’re not the mom? Christina and Katherine discuss positive relationships with the ex, bringing home an ours baby and so much more. Listen in! So much more than a podcast!Instagram: @radicalstepmomspodcastNeed some extra support? Schedule with Christina!Become a Member of the Rad Community and meet other stepmoms!www.radicalstepmomspodcast.com2025-04-2148 minRadical StepmomsSeason 8: Episode 12: When your partner was never married to the mom and why stepmoms are the worst with guest, ShaylaChristina chats with Shayla about how dynamics are just different when your partner was never married to the mom. There was no wedding, no long history... what unique issues does this bring up? Shayla shares about the custody loss for 50/50, feeling protective of your partner and the frustration with “single” moms. Why do exes get more upset after you're married? How do you “love them like your own” but not too much? Shayla also discusses her unexplained fertility journey and shares a message to the stepmoms who can relate to her journey. Listen in! About My G...2025-04-1848 minRadical StepmomsSeason 8: Episode 11: Navigating the nuances of a queer blended family with guest, NicoleChristina welcomes Nicole to chat about the dynamics of being in a queer blended family and balancing boundaries with compassion. Nicole shares when her optimism for a peace was confronted with the reality of conflict and how she remains authentic even when the other co-parent is watching. How does her stepdaughter feel about having 4 moms? What is Nicole striving for now? Listen in! About My GuestHello, I'm Nicole! I'm a wife in a queer relationship and a stepmom of 4 years to a beautiful 6 year old girl. I work in the social work field with c...2025-04-0356 minRadical StepmomsSeason 8: Episode 10: : The difficulties in blending, your threshold for bullshit and when to say “it’s not for me.” with guest, CourtneyChristina welcomes Courtney who shares her reflections on stepmotherhood. Courtney, a BM and stepmom, discusses the red flags she didn’t see in her relationship, the thresholds of bullshit she uncovered and when she realized it was time to leave. What is a non-negotiable when it comes to blending a family? How do you forgive yourself for not seeing it sooner? Listen in! So much more than a podcast!!!Instagram: @radicalstepmomspodcastNeed some extra support? Schedule with Christina!Want to meet other rad stepmoms, and get access to excl...2025-03-211h 01Radical StepmomsSeason 8: Episode 9: Taking up space and finding your voice. A stepmom's guide to existing with guest, KellyChristina welcomes Kelly to discuss stepmom identity and finding your voice. We’ve all experienced situations that have made us feel small or ignored. Did your SK not include you in their family project? Does the ex completely ignore you? What do your stepkids call you and how does it make you feel? Kelly and Christina chat about it all and more! Listen in! About My Guest: Kelly Christ is a writer, teacher, blogger and radio host who has dedicated much of her life to reinventing herself--one trivial pursuit at a time. She writes and spe...2025-03-071h 00Radical StepmomsSeason 8: Episode 8: Pregnancy loss, grief and finding your light with guest, CarlySensitive Content: This episode talks about pregnancy and loss. Please care for yourselves as you need. Christina welcomes Carly to share her story of falling in love, pursuing friendship with the ex, and navigating loss alongside stepmotherhood. As we all know, stepmotherhood doesn’t pause to acknowledge your happiest moments, and it won’t for your deepest moments of grief. Listen in as Carly shares her daughter’s story, and how her darkest times brought her a rainbow. Sending so much love to all you mamas who know this grief. You are loved, and your baby is...2025-02-2252 minRadical StepmomsSeason 8: Episode 7: One couple's journey through high conflict & how they've found healing with guests, Courtney and MarkChristina welcomes back Courtney and introduces Courtney’s husband, Mark. Courtney and Mark have been through a lot together and share their experience in dealing with high conflict, endless court battles, false allegations and how they managed to preserve their marriage in the process. Courtney speaks about her newly published book, “Uncaged” and gives her words of support and wisdom to other women feeling the weight of expectations. Has your health ever been impacted by the stress of stepmotherhood? Do you ever feel consumed by drama and conflict? Listen in as Courtney shares about her journey through health and healin...2025-01-291h 00Radical StepmomsSeason 8: Episode 6: When you’re the full-time mom, but only the step mom with guest, JessicaChristina welcomes Jessica to hear her perspective on being a full-time stepmom, mom and having an ours baby. What have been her own challenges and areas for growth sharing custody of her kids? How has she adapted to full time stepmom life, and what advice does she give others? Christina and Jessica chat about “fairness” between siblings, being called “mom”. In this episode we talk about the messy, beautiful, and rewarding experience of step-parenting full-time—so join us as we unpack it all!
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Hey I’m Jessica Richter - wife, mom of 3 and step mom...2025-01-151h 03Radical StepmomsSeason 8: Episode 5: Finding stepmotherhood in your early 20’s, the sacrifices and the gains with guest, Nathalie
Christina welcomes Nathalie who shares her story of finding love and KIDS in her early 20’s. Young stepmoms have a unique journey. Nathalie shares how her friendships evolved or dissolved after taking on the stepmom role, having a partner in the military and managing custody schedules and oh-yes, high conflict situations. What can new, young stepmoms learn from Nathalie? Listen in!
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My name is Nathalie and I'm a 22-year-old stepmom. I became a stepmom 2 years ago, going into my final year of undergraduate. I am now in my Master's in Soci...2025-01-0735 minRadical StepmomsSeason 8: Episode 4: Overcoming Loyalty Binds & Creating Blended Harmony with guest, AlexandraChristina welcomes Alexandra Nolan to chat how to create harmony within your blended family. Establishing a new family system takes time, so what can we do as parents and stepmoms to foster security, love and respect? Listen in as Alexandra and Christina talk loyalty binds, family identity and finding your footing as a stepmom.
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Alexandra Nolan is a dynamic parenting educator, aspiring All About Parenting Trainer, and successful momtrepreneur. As a mother of three boys, she seamlessly blends personal experience with evidence-based strategies to empower parents across the United States.
C...2024-12-1853 minRadical StepmomsSeason 8: Episode 3: A single dad’s perspective on making space for stepmoms with guest J.P.Christina is excited to welcome J.P. to the podcast to get a dad/partner perspective! JP shares about his co-parenting dynamic and what he considers when dating and potentially welcoming a stepmom into the blended mix. How does he view the stepmom role? What responsibility does the dad/partner have in the “blended process”? And what red flags does he suggest the stepmom pay attention to?
We talk about it all and more! Listen in!
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41 year old Single Girl Dad to a 9 year old. Have gone from Conflict to Collabo...2024-12-041h 13Radical StepmomsSeason 8: BONUS - Avoiding the Holiday Chaos: Tips to Prepare with Coach MichelleThe holidays are supposed to be full of joy and love, but in a blended family…it can also bring frustration and conflict. In this BONUS episode, Christina and Michelle chat ways to prepare, things to consider and tips on protecting your holiday peace. How do you navigate schedule changes, gift giving, or holiday cards? Listen in!
Happy Holidays, rad stepmoms!
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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 combi...2024-11-2742 minRadical StepmomsSeason 8: Episode 2: Learning how to navigate your high conflict co-parenting relationship to save your financial and emotional wellbeing with guest Coach MichelleChristina welcomes back Coach Michelle Michele to discuss the foundations of navigating a high conflict co-parenting relationship. If we’re in a high conflict dynamic we know the toll it can take on our relationship and our own mental health. We can all name one bad habit we have or one need that isn’t being met. What can you start implementing right now that will save time, money and resources in the long run? Listen in!
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Coach Michelle is a high conflict resolution coach, an attorney, and a badass single mom. She hel...2024-11-2052 minRadical StepmomsSeason 8: Episode 1: Hello Season 8! Coming in hot with guest VictoriaWelcome to Season 8! Christina kicks off with a new series that will sound a little more like a 1:1 session. Meet Victoria, a stepmom who started her role in a less traditional way that adds an interesting dynamic. She is grieving the newlywed era she never got to have, wants to disengage but doesn’t know where to start and wonders how an “ours baby” will fit into the high conflict mix. Listen in as Victoria and I talk through her experience and what tools she can start using…now!
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Hi! I’m Victoria, I’...2024-11-0656 minRadical StepmomsSeason 7: Episode 21: A Finale Q&A with Christina's husband, JacobChristina invites her husband on to answer your questions! Some things they cover:
- how can partners support the stepmom? What challenges have they overcome?
- How do Christina and Jacob handle when their son shares details about the other house?
- What conversations/concerns did they have when preparing for an ours baby?
- Teacher conferences with or without the ex? How do we do it?
AND MORE!
Sending out a special THANK YOU for another amazing season! Thank you to all my...2024-07-301h 17Radical StepmomsSeason 7: Episode 18: A Marriage Loving Divorce Attorney's take on stepmotherhood and where we find "our place" with guest, NicoleChristina welcomes divorce attorney and author, Nicole Sodoma to chat how stepmoms fit into their homes and the courtroom. Over the years, Nicole has risen to prominence as a national authority on divorce, custody, and co-parenting. However, she never expected to go through a divorce herself. She is not only a bio-mom but a stepmom, and shares her insights into topics that many of us face. What should you look for in an attorney? Managing first right of refusal? Should stepparents be in the parenting plan? What about estate planning? Nicole also discusses her book PLEASE DON’T SAY YOU’RE SORRY...2024-06-051h 11Radical StepmomsSeason 7: Episode 17: Rising Above the Past & Fighting for Your Future with guest, SamChristina welcomes Sam to share her story of being the girlfriend through divorce, self-representing and even managing a restraining order. Sam also shares her experience in supporting high needs stepkids, toileting issues and the ex’s lack of support.
Also discussed in this episode:
The trauma our partner’s faced with the ex
When the ex likes to call the cops
Christina shares her update with her stepson and starting medication
Listen in!
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Hi I’m Sam! I’m a bonus mom to two wonderfu...2024-05-221h 07Radical StepmomsSeason 7: Episode 16: We're not Evil...How to share The Truth About Stepmoms with guest, ReneeChristina welcomes Renee to chat being a stepmom, growing up as a stepdaughter and how we can discuss our role with our stepkids. Renee took her own journey and made it into a children's storybook to debunk that evil stepmom trope. "The Truth About Stepmoms" is a fun and loving illustration of all the ways a stepmom can show they care - take that, Disney! What do we want our stepkids to say about us? What will they remember from their childhood? Listen In!
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Renee Bolla, a children's picture book author, seamlessly transitioned from t...2024-05-1542 minRadical StepmomsSeason 7: Episode 15: When stepmom life leads to burnout, what you can do about it and a little Mother's Day Pep-Talk with guest, VeronicaChristina welcomes Veronica, a seasoned stepmom and author of the book “You Can Heal Stepmom Burnout.” Veronica shares her all too familiar journey of jumping into the stepmom role and getting a little too crispy burnt out. What can you do? How can you begin to find yourself again? What is your role? Veronica gives some guidance on where to start.
Also, in the spirit of Mother's Day... Christina and Veronica chat what the holiday feels like for us stepmoms and how we have the power to embrace it, or let it go. If you're n...2024-05-0849 minRadical StepmomsSeason 7: Episode 12: The invisible load of running a home and how to empower your family to make a shift with guest, LoriChristina welcomes Lori, a coach, speaker and author to discuss the unpaid labor of women, mothers and stepmoms. Lori is an advocate for amplifying the value of unpaid labor and influencing how families share the workloads in their homes. Through her children's book, "
Our Home: The Love, Work, and Heart of Family" Lori breaks down the invisible labor that occurs in our homes and encourages children to take notice, appreciation and action into contributing to their family flow. Christina shares the stepmom perspective of how hard it is to carry the family load, especially when you don't always know "...2024-03-2756 minRadical StepmomsSeason 7: Episode 10: Waking up and becoming a fulltime stepmom to teens, with guest, EmilyWhat would you do if the ex just called and gave up custody?
Christina welcomes Emily to chat her experience of raising teens while transitioning to full-time step parenting. Emily shares how she has helped her kids manage their expectations of their mother, and how she jumped into full-time parenting without really knowing what is and isn't "my place". How do you manage first jobs, driving, and all of the things that come with being a teen? For the fulltime stepmoms, the teen raising stepmoms and any stepmom who's said "wtf?", this is for you. Listen in!
2024-02-2856 minRadical StepmomsSeason 7: Episode 9: When a mom becomes a stepmom and what we all have to learn, with guest ChandaChristina welcomes Chanda to offer her experience in being both a biomom AND a stepmom. Chanda shares what's it's been like to accept a stepmom into her kids' lives and how she's found her own footing in the stepmom role. Should stepmoms and biomoms have an official first meeting? What if the stepmom is the high conflict one? What do we ALL have in common, and what's required to bring the peace? Whatever hat you wear, this one is for you. Listen in!
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Want a lit...2024-02-141h 06Radical StepmomsSeason 7: Episode 8: Self Care vs. Soul Care and why Stepmoms need both with Guest, Coach MichelleChristina welcomes back Coach Michelle to talk about how we are caring for ourselves this year. We've all heard of Self Care, but what is Soul Care? In the world of stepmotherhood, we need to advocate for our own happiness...but how? Michelle also answers your questions...like how to reduce the amount of messages you get from the ex. Listen In!
Mentioned in this Episode:
Connecting with Michelle
Other Episodes with Michelle
Our Family Wizard Episode
Why We Only Email Blog Post
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Schedule a 1:1 s...2024-01-3153 minRadical StepmomsSeason 7: Episode 7: No "ours babe" and what that means for a stepmom with guest, NicoleChristina welcomes Nicole to chat about her decision to not have an ours baby, the outside pressure to change your mind, the grief that decision comes with, and all the feelings that follow. Christina and Nicole discuss the very normal feelings of feeling pressured to "love them like your own", feeling like an outsider yet feeling like you live in a fish bowl. Whether you're a new(er) stepmom, or a seasoned one you'll relate - listen in!
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Sc...2024-01-1752 minRadical StepmomsSeason 7: Episode 5: Creating your own unique family as a stepmom with guest, Brent Crandal, children's book author and family psychologistChristina welcomes Brent Crandal, an author and family psychologist to discuss how the feeling of "family" is formed. As stepmoms, we can often feel like outsiders as we step into an "already established family", but we have to change the belief that there's only one way to "family". Not only does Brent speak from his professional knowledge, but he speaks as a partner to a stepmom. How has he helped facilitate the relationship between her and his kids? What have they done to form their own unique family unit? Listen in!
If you're looking for a book...2023-12-2044 minRadical StepmomsSeason 7: Episode 2: The Stepmom & Ex Relationship...an episode for for both women trying to make it out alive, with guest SarahChristina welcomes Sarah to chat her experience in developing a relationship with her partner's ex. Who's responsible for setting the tone? What contributes to a successful start and what boundaries need to be considered? How does it evolve overtime? Can it get better? This is an episode both stepmoms and moms can benefit from - if you're willing to look a little inward and ask yourself some tough questions! Listen in and enjoy!
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Want a little more support? Schedule a 1:1 session or b...2023-11-081h 02Radical StepmomsSeason 7: Episode 1: Bringing Stepmoms together and a little Pep-TalkChristina kicks off Season 7 with live interviews from the recent Radical Meet-Up in Chicago! What were the hot topics discussed? What binds us together as stepmoms? What makes us "radical"? Christina also sets the tone for the upcoming season with a little pep-talk. Download this episode so you can save it for a stepmom rainy day. Enjoy and Cheers to Season 7!
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Want a little more support? Schedule a 1:1 session or become a Radical Member? Head to my website!2023-10-2531 minRadical StepmomsSeason 6: Episode 24: Supporting Our Partners through High Conflict and Fighting for our Peace with guest, KCChristina chats with KC to discuss the often unspoken reality of men's mental health through their divorce and into high conflict co-parenting. Women can be emotionally abusive too and many stepmoms are seeing the residual and continued trauma our partners experienced. How do we support them as they navigate their own healing? How do we advocate and protect our partners from more emotional abuse without being the scapegoat "villain"? Listen in!
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Hey! I'm KC a 25year old stepmom to two beautiful girls. I am a child of a high conflict divorce and now get...2023-07-1252 minRadical StepmomsSeason 6: Episode 21: Child-Centered Parenting Tips During Divorce or in Remarriage with guest, Dr. AnnChristina welcomes Dr. Ann, a psychologist, author and stepmom of 30+ years. Ann shares about her book "The Parent's Guide to Birdnesting" the decision some divorced couples choose to share a home so the kids don't have to transition, What?! Dr. Ann and Christina also chat topics like when is the best time to introduce a new partner and how it impacts the kids, and how biology plays into your attachment to your stepkids. How can all parents make the divorce and blending transition child-centered? Ann also shares her wisdom of being a stepmom and now grand-stepmom, how did she...2023-06-2150 minRadical StepmomsSeason 6: Episode 20: Identifying our patterns and improving our relationships with guest, Dr. Tracy DalgleishChristina welcomes Dr. Tracy Dalgleish to discuss how we can unravel our difficult patterns and how we can change the way we communicate with our partners. Dr. Tracy shares her insights on shifting from a focus of wanting control to relationship and intimacy, prioritizing "we" over the need to be right and how to move through our feelings of resentment and find acceptance. It's not always easy making our relationships a priority, but as stepmoms (and statistics not in our favor) what can we do to insure more closeness and understanding? Listen in!
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Dr. Tracy Dalgleish helps...2023-06-1448 minRadical StepmomsSeason 6: Episode 19: It's possible, You can be friends with the Ex with guest, FelisaYes, a stepmom and the ex CAN be friends. Christina welcomes Felisa, a stepmom who shares her story of stepmotherhood and how she navigates her friendship with her stepkids' mom. Who extended the olive branch? Are there any weird feelings? Felisa and Christina chat about what helps make a relationship like this to happen, and what boundaries might need to be present. It's not always possible, so when it does happen - bravo! Listen in!
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Hi I’m Felisa, I’m 30 years old. Born and raised in upstate New York. I am a nurse in a primary care...2023-06-0742 minRadical StepmomsSeason 6: Episode 16: Establishing boundaries and making space for your new shared life with guest, Katie BethChristina chats with Katie Beth, a stepmom who shares her story of falling in love, the complexities of dating with kids, managing not only a high conflict ex but her high conflict parents. The two discuss what happens when the stepmom shows up and there's no boundaries in place, raising a special needs stepkid and pregnancy after loss. What helped Katie Beth learn how to identify boundaries? What did she need as she prepared to bring home an ours baby? Listen in!
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Hi, I'm Katie Beth. I am a stepmom (7yo son, 10yo daughter) and recently became a...2023-05-171h 05Radical StepmomsSeason 6: Episode 14: Let's talk teens, blended family finances and finding your voice with guest, CameronChristina welcomes Cameron, a stepmom who found her voice and founded This Custom Life, is host of The Stepmom Diaries podcast, Co-CEO of Stepfamily Magazine, and Co-founder of The Stepmom Summit. Cameron discusses how she stepped into her role and how the ages of our stepkids can impact the way we show up. Christina and Cameron chat how the bond can be different between your different stepkids, the guilt we carry and some mistakes stepmoms make when trying to define their role. Cameron also shares some ideas and suggestions on how to navigate blended family finances. What should you consider...2023-05-0341 min
Radical StepmomsSeason 6: Episode 8: Christina and husband Jacob get real and candid (Part One)Christina welcomes back her husband Jacob to chat her recent choice to disengage. What led her to stepping back? How does Jacob feel about it and what does he struggle with? What do they bicker about besides blended family life?! Christina and Jacob talk candidly about who’s the preferred parent, when you just can’t stop talking about the ex and the hard feelings about being the partner of a disengaged stepmom. Listen in to Part One of this Two Episode series - enjoy!
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Want a little more s...2023-03-2259 minRadical StepmomsSeason 6: Episode 6: Christina's Hot Takes and a little pep talk for the tough-on-herself stepmomIn this solo episode, Christina shares what many stepmoms are asking about and gives her hot take. What if a stepmom doesn't want a relationship with the ex - no matter how nice she is? Is it ever okay to look at the ex's social media? How does a stepmom manage disciplining the stepkids? Christina chats it all! And if you're a stepmom who's super hard on herself...listen in. Christina shares some tips on how you can show more compassion for the amazing stepmom you are! Enjoy!
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Wan...2023-03-0835 minRadical StepmomsSeason 6: Episode 4: Loss & Grief - the death of a stepchild with guest, CourtneyContent Warning: This episode discusses the loss of a child. Please check in with your heart and listen in only if you have the time and space.
Christina welcomes Courtney to share her story of stepmotherhood. Like many stepmoms, Courtney struggled with the role she played in her stepdaughter's life. After years of navigating a long distance relationship Courtney and her husband started building a case and filed for custody. Sadly, Courtney's stepdaughter's life was cut way too short. Courtney opens up about her special relationship with her stepdaughter, her complicated journey through grief and her message to share to a...2023-02-2251 minRadical StepmomsSeason 6: Episode 3: A divorce attorney explains all with guest, JillChristina chats with Jill, a Divorce Attorney who shares what to look for if you're headed to family court. In her book, "No One Dies From Divorce" Jill discusses what it takes to co-parent well and how to manage an alienating parent. What's the "right" way to divorce and where did our partners go wrong? What's her experience in working with stepmoms? Is the legal system changing how stepmoms are represented? Listen in!
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Jill L. Coil dually licensed in both Texas and Utah where she has focused her practice on Family Law. Jill founded Coil law in Dec...2023-02-1544 minRadical StepmomsS6: Episode 2: The long game is exhausting with full-time stepmama, AnnaChristina chats with Anna a full-time stepmom who has been through high conflict, custody battles, control issues with communication, self esteem and guilt. Any of this sound familiar? Anna shares her experience with full custody stepmom life, the pros and cons, what helps and doesn't help and what she struggles with most. They chat how to support stepkids who don't see their other parent often and the ever changing "seasons" of stepmotherhood. Grab your beverage of choice and listen in!
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Anna, 29 years old, stepmom for 7 years, full time stepmom for 5 years to a totally awesome 10 year old SS...2023-02-0848 minRadical StepmomsS6:Episode 1: Thriving as a couple in a blended family with guest, AprilWelcome to Season SIX!!! Christina kicks off the season by discussing the most important topic when it comes to blended family life: your relationship. On this episode you'll meet April, a marriage and family therapist and stepmom. April discusses the common issues she sees blended couples and stepmoms struggling with most and shares the advice and tips she often provides. How do we make an effort to not be another statistic? April also chats about the workbook she designed specifically for our kids. How can we help them transition better into blended family life? Listen in!
I am excited for an...2023-02-0141 minRadical StepmomsSeason 5: Episode 18: Q&A with ChristinaChristina is answering listener's questions in a rapid fire Q&A. Will she be getting a gift for BM this year? Is it normal to feel protective over your ours baby? Christina chats parallel parenting, when and if you stray from the parenting plan... BANANAS and more! Listen in!
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**This episode is sponsored by Equilibria. Use discount code: Radicalstepmom to save 15% **2022-12-0755 minRadical StepmomsSeason 5: Episode 17: Being a Wicked Awesome Stepmother with guest, Ashley-NicholeChristina chats with Ashley-Nichole who shares her experience of having multiple stepmoms and how it's shaped her role as a stepmom to her two bonus-daughters. They discuss holding the title of "stepmom" without a marriage certificate, finding her "place" in her home and what led her to writing a children's book, "Wicked Awesome Stepmother". Disney did us dirty, but Ashley-Nichole is confronting that narrative! Listen in!
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Ashley-Nichole was raised by her mother and stepmother in Ft. Myers, Florida, but it wasn't until she became a stepmom, herself, that she drew inspiration for her first children's book, Wicked Aw...2022-11-3044 minRadical StepmomsSeason 5: Episode 16: Step-Parental Alienation and TTC (Trying to Conceive) with guest, RyanChristina welcomes Ryan to discuss two topics that impact many stepmoms: step-parent alienation and trying to conceive. When the ex is committed to hating on the stepmom, what can you do? How do you respond when your stepkid says, "my mom doesn't like you?" Ryan also shares her story of trying for an ours baby. As a stepmom navigating fertility, Ryan gives her insights and words of validation and hope to others also waiting for their exciting news.
To all the stepmoms who resonate with this episode - I'm sending you love and light. I hope you find comfort in...2022-11-1645 minRadical StepmomsS5:Episode 13: Re-Release! Let's chat high conflict w/ Psychologist Stepmom Dr. Michelle LogvinskyA re-release from Season 3 incase you missed this awesome chat with Dr. Michelle Logvinsky!
Christina chats with Dr. Michelle Logvinsky, a licensed clinical psychologist (AND stepmom) to unpack the terms "high-conflict" and "narcissism". Michelle discusses her profession and how it overlaps with your personal life, and the struggles stepmoms face when dealing with the traumas of a high-conflict "co-parent". What are best practices when interacting with a high conflict person? Boundaries? They discuss it all!
About the Guest: Dr. Michelle Logvinsky, PsyD. https://www.drmichellelogvinsky.com/
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So much more th...2022-10-261h 12Radical StepmomsS5:Episode 12: Q&A and a Christina Hot Take!Christina is back for another Q&A AND offering her insights on a topic we HAVE to discuss as stepmoms. She answers how she introduces herself, are drop offs better at school or in person, how her family manages holidays and more! What's her hot take? Listen in!
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**This episode is sponsored by StepMom Magazine. Use discount code: Radical20 to save 20% on your subscription!**2022-10-1938 minRadical StepmomsSeason 5: Episode 9: Rapid Q&A with just ME and a very special guest....Christina answers questions submitted by YOU! In a rapid Q&A Christina give words of advice and a few pep talks. Later in the show she welcomes back her husband to help with a few questions! Get ready to feel validated, laugh and say “hell yea”. Listen in!
Topics Discussed:
The difference between setting boundaries and leading with insecurity
How she defined her role as a stepmom
How to reclaim your identity
What was the ex's big news
How to handle the ex doing things differently
Managing insecurities about trying for and having an "Ours Baby"
So much more than a podca...2022-09-2842 minRadical StepmomsSeason 5: Episode 7: Conversations about disengaging and peace offerings with guest, LaurenChristina welcomes Lauren, a stepmom who knew from a young age she never wanted children. When she started dating her now husband, she was honest about what she wanted her stepmom role to look like. Lauren is a happily disengaged stepmom who shares how she supports her husband, how she decides when to step in, her relationship with her stepdaughter and her advice for those wanting to edit their role and expectations. Christina and Lauren also chat about how to find compassion for the ex when there is very little inspiration to do so, and when a "peace offering"...2022-09-1448 minRadical StepmomsSeason 5: Episode 6: Learning to step back and a whole bunch of WTF?! with guest, MadisonChristina welcomes Madison, a stepmom whose special hobbies include: micromanaging, getting too involved, learning to step back and a whole bunch of WTF?! Can you relate? Madison shares her story of falling in love with "Dad of the Year", how she finds her role among 2 other Type A co-parents, being the house with consequences and oh-yes.... family therapy. What has drove Madison crazy and what keeps her sane? What was family therapy like? Listen in!
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Dr. Madison Kackley is research scientist who investigates dietary interventions and the relationship to physical and behavioral health, with a specific interest o...2022-09-071h 06
Radical StepmomsSeason 4: Episode 26: Your Mother's Day pep-talk, with guest, JessChristina 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...2022-05-0453 minRadical StepmomsSeason 4: Episode 25: Being True To You...Even If No one Likes It with special guest, TinaChristina 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!
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**This episode is sponsored by St...2022-04-271h 16Radical StepmomsSeason 4: Episode 21: When stepmoms carry the mental and emotional load of the home with guest, LauraAre 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...2022-03-3057 minRadical StepmomsSeason 4: Episode 20: Explaining Blended Families to our kids with Guest, ZoieChristina 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.
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My name is Zoie Seay and I'm a...2022-03-2343 minRadical StepmomsSeason 4: Episode 17: Evolving as a stepmom and what we learn along the way with guest, BrendaChristina 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!
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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, publ...2022-03-021h 05Radical StepmomsSeason 4: Episode 16: Tending to your Mental Health in stepmotherhood with Guest, JeniChristina 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!
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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. Jen...2022-02-2358 minRadical StepmomsSeason 4: Episode 13: A pep-talk from a stepmom who's been there with guest, LaurieChristina 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.
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Laurie is an author, speaker, wife and stepmom. She and her husband have pa...2022-02-0246 minRadical StepmomsS4:Episode 11: Evolving from a Struggling Stepmom to a confident stepmom with guest, BrookeWhen 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.
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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 r...2022-01-1959 minRadical StepmomsSeason 4: Episode 10: Parenting Styles - Exploring stepmotherhood and finding our voice in our homes with parent coach, AnnChristina 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!
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Ann is a mo...2022-01-1257 minRadical StepmomsSeason 4: Episode 9: Celebrating happiness & growth as a couple with special guest, JacobChristina 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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Want to schedule a 1:1 session or become a Rad...2021-12-291h 25Radical StepmomsSeason 4: Episode 4: A stepmom's story of infertility and finding her sunshine among the grief, with Guest KellyChristina 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!
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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 i...2021-11-241h 10Radical StepmomsSeason 4: Episode 3: A Dad's story of alienation, family court and fighting for his son with guest, AlanIn this episode, Christina chats with Alan, a dad who shares his story of high-conflict, alienation, family court, self-representation and out of state custody. Like many dads, Alan wasn't seen as an equal parent by his son's mom and had to overcome numerous obstacles to remain in his son's life. Alan has now become an advocate for dads around the world, amplifying their voice and their rights as parents.
To the stepmoms who support their partners through the worst of it - this one is for you. Grab your partner and listen in.
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Alan is the creator...2021-11-171h 11Radical StepmomsSeason 4: Episode 1: Boundaries in your blended family - how to define and maintain them with guest, DeanaWelcome to Season FOUR! Christina kicks off the season with psychotherapist Deana Panza to discuss the important topic of boundaries. Boundaries is a big word that gets thrown around a lot, but what does it mean? What doesn't it mean? How do we enforce boundaries with those we love without disrupting all the "blending"? Deana and Christina discuss hot issues like no kids in the bedroom, resentment and the relationship with the ex. Listen In!!
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Deana is a psychotherapist, speaker, coach, and wellness educator who helps people reconnect with their most authentic selves. For nearly a decade, she...2021-11-0353 minRadical StepmomsS3: Episode 28: The decision to have an Ours Baby (OR NOT) with radical soul sister, MaaritChristina chats with Maarit from Blended Family Frappè who shares her story of how she decided not to have an ours baby with her beloved husband. What did she consider? What were her fears? How does she feel now, years later? Christina also opens up about the decision to have her daughter and the crossroads her and her husband are now at in deciding if they'll close the door to having more children.
Deciding to bring a baby into the world can be complicated, and for stepmoms we have unique considerations. Listen in.
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Maarit is a writer, arti...2021-08-2557 minRadical StepmomsS3: Episode 27: Christina & Genet answer your questions and play Truth or Dare!Genet joins to give an update on what's she's been up to and really, just to say hi and have some fun! Christina and G answer listeners' questions and discuss the decisions they wouldn't make again, how to handle a "Sour Patch" ex ... to name a few. Then they dive into a little truth or dare. Listen in for some real and raw honesty and lots of laughs! Cheers!
Find Genet on Instagram: @g_heaven11
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Head to my website! www.radicalstepmomspodcast.com2021-08-111h 26Radical StepmomsS3: Episode 25: Keeping perspective and offering hope through the trenches with guest, LaurieChristina chats with Laurie, a seasoned and full-time stepmom. Just after their wedding day, Laurie became a full-time stepmom when her stepson's mom moved out of the country. Laurie shares her story of bonding with her stepson, the teen years, being called "mom" and how she kept her marriage strong with a non-traditional "honeymoon" stage. Laurie has wisdom, wit and a massive heart which led to her pouring her story onto paper. In her book, Grace-filled Stepparenting: help and hope for this unique and loving role Laurie validates stepmoms and gives them hope and comfort. Listen in and enjoy!
About My...2021-07-2852 minRadical StepmomsS3: Episode 23: When you learn to let go & find freedom in your role with guest, BethChristina welcomes Beth to chat about co-parenting dynamics and how a rocky start can lead to shared vacations. Beth discusses how she's navigated being the third mom figure while finding freedom in her role as a stepmom. We discuss fertility, being child-free and how to survive stepmotherhood while also being an introvert! Listen in!
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As a Certified Stepparent Coach, owner of The Inclusive Stepmom (www.theinclusivestepmom.com), and coach inside of Stepmomz, the first mobile app for stepmoms, Beth McDonough has supported thousands of stepmoms through articles, group coaching support, forums, 1:1 coaching, webinars, panels, her signature course...2021-07-1456 minRadical StepmomsS3: Episode 22: A new chapter awaits...Life after being a stepmom with guest, ErinChristina chats with Erin who opens up about her journey through stepmotherhood, including the decision to leave her relationship and ultimately her official role as "stepmom". We all have our threshold. The invisible line of when too much is too much and we're presented with the choice to walk away. Erin shares when she knew it was time to leave, how her relationship with her stepkids has evolved, the challenges she's faced and what she wants other stepmoms to know. A chapter has ended, but Erin's life post-stepmom is radiating love and life. Listen in!
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Erin has a...2021-07-071h 07Radical StepmomsS3: Episode 21: When a stepmom chooses sanity over control, let's chat the D word with guest, Michaele-LynneChristina chats with Michaele-Lynne, a stepmom to two teenage girls and a mom to her 3 year-old ours baby. Michaele-Lynne discusses her battle between disengaging and being a people pleaser, and how writing about stepmotherhood has helped her process the hard times and the good times. We chat the teen years, hands-off discipline, and raising an ours baby. What helps us grow through what we go through? Listen in!
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Michaele-Lynne and her husband of four years live in Rochester, NY where she works as a Human Resources professional. They live wi...2021-06-3057 minRadical StepmomsS3: Episode 19: Establishing boundaries with the ex and forming your own family with guest, MirandaMany stepmoms have felt the pressures and expectations to fit into an already established family unit. Do you want to spend every holiday with the ex? What if you don't want the photo-op blended life? What if it's feeling a little too "sister-wife" and you're needing to create some boundaries? Meet Miranda, a stepmom who had to alter the expectations placed on her to fit her own comfort level. How has she advocated for herself to create the life she wants? Listen in!
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Miranda is an engaged step-mom-to-be already living the stepmom life. Having fertility issues she bel...2021-06-1656 minRadical StepmomsSeason 3: Episode 16: When a stepdaughter becomes a stepmom w/ Guest LindyHow has our own childhood impacted our experience as a stepmom? On this episode, Christina welcomes Lindy who shares her story of being a stepdaughter turned stepmom. What was her experience like being in a blended family? How has her relationship with her own stepmom shaped how she is with her own stepdaughters? Listen in as Lindy also shares about her fertility struggles, how her partner supports her in her role and her advice for new and seasoned stepmoms! Enjoy!
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Lindy works in public policy in the San Francisco Bay Area, where she lives with her fiancé an...2021-05-261h 04Radical StepmomsS3:Episode 13: Wisdom from a seasoned stepmom who survived to tell about it, w/ Guest TinaIn this special episode, Christina chats with her husband's stepmom to hear about her 30+ years experience in this role. She shares how quickly she dove in, how she navigated insecurities, the teen years and how an act of disengaging saved her family. Christina and Tina discuss the parallels of their lives and the similarities of every stepmom journey. Tina is definitely a radical stepmom who's been through the trenches. If you're looking for a success story...listen in!
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www...2021-05-051h 16Radical StepmomsS3: Episode 12: An open conversation about antiracism and what we can do as stepmoms, w/ guest AvrilAs stepmoms we are presented with the privilege of influencing and teaching our step-children. Some topics carry more weight than others. In this episode, Christina chats with Avril, a stepmom and social justice advocate to discuss raising antiracist children, and the steps white parents can take to look at their own beliefs and biases. We are at a deep and urgent need for change in our society, and it starts with the conversations we have at home. Lean into any discomfort or curiosity, and listen in.
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Avril Williams is an art educator, yoga teacher, entrepreneur and advocate f...2021-04-281h 14Radical StepmomsS3: Episode 10: Blending a family, cultures and finding your "why?" as a stepmom, with guest KimberlyChristina and the lovely Kimberly King chat how blended life changes after an ours baby and how despite it's challenges, we feel we were meant to be stepmoms. Kim shares her story of moving to a new country with her family (including the ex) and the complexities of being in a interracial/multicultural marriage. What considerations does a stepmom have when blending cultures and family values? What has helped her the most in bonding with her stepkids? What's her "why?" when things get hard? Listen in!
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Kimberly King is a Certified Stepfamily Coach using her knowledge and per...2021-04-1451 minRadical StepmomsS3: Episode 7: One Stepmom's story of being childfree by choice with Guest LisaChristina chats with Lisa who tells her story of never wanting to have children, and how jumping into stepmotherhood has impacted her. Lisa shares that while she remained childfree by choice, a hysterectomy at 32 stirred up some difficult emotions. What has helped her along the way? What words of advice does she have for other stepmoms? Listen in!
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www.radicalstepmomspodcast.com2021-03-2455 minRadical StepmomsSeason 3:Episode 5: Navigating your stepchild's higher needs w/ Guest AmandaIn this episode Christina and Amanda discuss their similarities of raising a stepchild who has ADD/ADHD. They chat how their kids were assessed, the interventions, how they participate in their education, the behavioral challenges and the unique layer it adds to their stepmom journey. For the stepmoms also navigating ADD/ADHD, and IEP or behavioral issues - this one is for you.
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www.radicalstepmomspodcast.com2021-03-101h 20Radical StepmomsS3:Episode 4: Let's chat high conflict w/ Psychologist Stepmom Dr. Michelle LogvinskyChristina chats with Dr. Michelle Logvinsky, a licensed clinical psychologist (AND stepmom) to unpack the terms "high-conflict" and "narcissism". Michelle discusses her profession and how it overlaps with your personal life, and the struggles stepmoms face when dealing with the traumas of a high-conflict "co-parent". What are best practices when interacting with a high conflict person? Boundaries? They discuss it all! About the Guest: Dr. Michelle Logvinsky, PsyD. https://www.drmichellelogvinsky.com/
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So much more than a podcast!!! Instagram Schedule with Christina Become a Member www.radicalstepmomspodcast.com2021-02-241h 11Radical StepmomsS3: Episode 3: Enneagram & Self-Care with Sarajane CaseChristina chats with the lovely and inspiring Sarajane Case from Enneagram & Coffee! Sarajane shares how she manifested becoming a stepmom, self-care tips and how knowing your Enneagram type can help in your blended family! Christina is a Type 2 and Sarajane is a 7! What's yours?!
About the Guest! Sarajane Case is an author, speaker, podcaster, and now youtuber based out of Asheville, NC. She's been featured in publications like Apartment Therapy, The Every Girl, Parade Magazine and was named a 2018 person on the rise by Honey Book. With an Instagram account of over half a mil...2021-02-1047 minRadical StepmomsS3:Episode 2: When a stepmom becomes a Family Law Attorney w/ guest Elise BuieIn this episode Christina welcomes Elise Buie a family law attorney who has deep understanding of complex family issues, not only because she’s an attorney but because she’s also a stepmom! Elise shares how being a stepmom influenced her career in family law, and vice versa. She gives her advice/tips for those preparing for mediation/court, discusses the current custody issues during a pandemic, her thoughts on parallel parenting vs. co-parenting and best practices for managing a high conflict ex situation. How does a Family Law Attorney navigate her own blended life? Maybe not how you'd guess...2021-01-271h 08Radical StepmomsS3: Episode 1: Grab Your Partner & Let's Get RealHello, Season 3! This episode is for stepmoms to listen to with their partners as Christina welcomes her husband back on the show! Together they answer your questions about navigating relationships, parenting styles, being a childless stepmom, disengaging and much more. They keep it raw and real as they discuss the ups and downs of blended family life, so get ready to feel little more validated and a little less alone.
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www.radicalstepmomspodcast.com2021-01-131h 32Radical StepmomsS2:Episode 21: Be Well & Stay RadicalChristina and Genet wrap up Season 2 by discussing the holidays and their intentions for 2021! Genet gives an update on how she's navigating her marriage and stepmotherhood. The two talk guilt. disengaging and owning your feelings! They end with a BIG ANNOUNCEMENT as Radical Stepmoms heads into the new year and plans for Season 3!
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Learn More Here: www.patreon.com/radicalstepmomspodcast2020-12-161h 17Radical StepmomsS2: Episode 20: When a stepmom chooses herself; the most candid conversation with Genet.In this episode Genet reveals why she has taken time away from the podcast. She gets vulnerable, real and raw about her marriage, and her role as a stepmother. As stepmoms we all wonder "is it worth it?". Listen in as Genet shares how she knew it was time to choose herself. ----------------------------------
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Learn More Here...2020-10-281h 09Radical StepmomsS2: Episode 19: When transition days don't exist...let's chat about being a full-time Stepmom (Be Our Guest)Christina welcomes Cierra and Casey on to discuss their journey being full-time stepmoms. What are the benefits of being full-time? Is it easier with less interactions from the other home? What are the struggles? How do you make time for your relationship....or YOURSELF? We discuss it all! Grab your beverage of choice and enjoy!
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Want to become a Radical Stepmoms M...2020-10-1458 minRadical StepmomsS2:Episode 18: New to stepmotherhood?? What I wish I would have known (Be Our Guest)Are you dating someone with kids? Are you new to the stepmom gig and you're internally freaking out? This episode is for you! Christina chats with Sabrina, Jennifer and Josie who are all in different parts of their journey. From 1 year in, to 10+ years experience raising kids they didn't create, these four stepmoms chat about all the things they wish they would have known. And even if you're a seasoned stepmama, they chat how they've coped through the hard times and what has kept them strong. Grab your beverage of choice, and listen in! Mentioned in this Episode: “Grieving th...2020-09-301h 05Radical StepmomsS2:Episode 16: A Disengagement Story ...when pulling back can save your relationship w/ Guest CarieChristina 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.
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We provide 1:1 stepmom support so you never ha...2020-09-041h 15Radical StepmomsS2:Episode 15: Stepmoms Discuss Remote Learning & keeping their sanitySchool 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 2020-08-2046 minRadical StepmomsS2:Episode 14: The term sucks, but let's talk about being a "Childless Stepmom" (Be Our Guest)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 t...2020-08-121h 19Radical StepmomsS2: Episode 13:You’re the only person you can change...w/ special guest Jessica from Husband In LawIn 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...2020-07-221h 01Radical StepmomsS2: Episode 12: Real Talk: Disengaging woes, a stepmom win & Black Lives MatterChristina 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 w...2020-07-081h 35Radical StepmomsS2: Episode 11: A Stepmom's husband speaks! Welcoming special guest Maarit and husband, DanChristina 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!
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We are...2020-05-2952 minRadical StepmomsS2: Episode 10: I see your one baby mama and I'll raise you another....w/ guest Nina from Turcs & KiddosChristina 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!
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...2020-05-1356 minRadical StepmomsS2:Episode 9: Cheers! We've been with you for a year! Happy Radicalversary!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!
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We provide 1:1 stepmom support so you never have to feel alone in this journey.2020-05-0751 minRadical StepmomsS2:Episode 8: Navigating the complexities of love and blended family life w/ special guest Dr. Karin Anderson AbrellChristina 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 Marria...2020-04-291h 00Radical StepmomsS2: Episode 7: Is that the quarentine talking or the wine?Listen in as Christina and Genet catch up admist all the social distancing. They discuss how their blended families are being impacted, and how they're handling the increased challenges. They also open up about some hard conversations they've had with their partners and discuss the ways comfort levels can evolve with their stepkiddos.
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We provide 1:1 stepmom support so you never have to feel alone in this journey.2020-04-151h 02Radical StepmomsS2:Episode 6: All the things I want my partner to freakin’ understand...with love.Genet & Christina dedicate this episode to all the amazing partners out there. We’ve taken on this stepmom role because you stole our hearts. And even when it’s hard, it’s better because we‘re in it together. Obviously, we love you...but for fuck sake we need you to understand some things.
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We provide 1:1 stepmom support so you never have to feel alone in this journey.2020-04-011h 15Radical StepmomsS2: Episode 4: Don’t forget who you are...Boss B*tch first...then stepmom.They are more than just Stepmoms. Who were they before they dove into their roles, and how do they stay connected to their other identities? In this episode Genet & Christina talk how to keep true to yourself and answer listener‘s questions on hobbies, favorites and more. Grab your beverage of choice and get to know the girls on a different level...cheers!
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We provide 1:1 stepmom support so you never have to feel alone in this jour...2020-03-041h 02Radical StepmomsS1: Episode 9: Q&A with Christina’s HusbandYou asked and we’re answering! Christina and her husband sit down and answer listener's questions about co-parenting! They get candid about how their blended family impacts their marriage and how they cope.
Disclaimer: You'll hear a BLEEP about midway through because hubby broke the rules and accidentally said their son's name (he's new, so we'll forgive him). Hope you enjoy the episode!
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We provide 1:1 stepmom support so you never have to feel...2019-09-261h 30Radical StepmomsS1: Episode 1: I take my Stepmoms with a side of wineIn their First Episode Genet and Christina introduce themselves and talk about their intentions for starting this podcast. They also dive into what Mother’s Day looks like for Stepmoms.
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We provide 1:1 stepmom support so you never have to feel alone in this journey.2019-05-0857 min