Season 8: BONUS - Avoiding the Holiday Chaos: Tips to Prepare with Coach Michelle

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The 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! 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. Find her on IG: coachmichellesd Website: www.coachmichelle.club So much more than a podcast!!! Instagram: @radicalstepmomspodcast https://chatwithchristina.as.me/and get 1:1 support! https://www.patreon.com/radicalstepmomspodcast http://www.radicalstepmomspodcast.com/

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Season 8: BONUS - Avoiding the Holiday Chaos: Tips to Prepare with Coach Michelle

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Season 8: Episode 11: Navigating the nuances of a queer blended family with guest, Nicole 56:03

15 дней назад56:03

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Christina 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 Guest Hello, 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 children and families. I enjoy reading, hiking, sand volleyball and a good margarita. I take pride in myself for bringing to this stepmom journey consistency, organization and great listening skills. Instagram: jean_shorts88 So much more than a podcast!!! Instagram: @radicalstepmomspodcast Need some extra support? Schedule with Christina! Become a Member of the Rad Community and meet other stepmoms! www.radicalstepmomspodcast.com…

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Season 8: Episode 10: : The difficulties in blending, your threshold for bullshit and when to say “it’s not for me.” with guest, Courtney 1:01:02

28 дней назад1:01:02

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Christina 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: @radicalstepmomspodcast Need some extra support? Schedule with Christina! Want to meet other rad stepmoms, and get access to exclusive content? Become a Member! www.radicalstepmomspodcast.com…

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Season 8: Episode 9: Taking up space and finding your voice. A stepmom's guide to existing with guest, Kelly 1:00:03

6 weeks назад1:00:03

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Christina 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 speaks about letting go--if only to learn how to do it herself. She married the man of her dreams (in a pandemic) and is a stepmom to two high schoolers. Find her on IG @kellyachrist Mentioned in this Episode: Essays on Stepmotherhood and Letting Go Stoop Storytelling Stepmom Story So much more than a podcast!!! Instagram: @radicalstepmomspodcast Need some 1:1 support? Schedule with Christina Want more community? Become a Rad Member ! www.radicalstepmomspodcast.com…

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Season 8: Episode 8: Pregnancy loss, grief and finding your light with guest, Carly 52:14

8 weeks назад52:14

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Sensitive 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 loved. About My Guest I am a wife, stepmom to a 9 year-old girl, and mom to a one-year-old baby boy. I’m also a mom of an angel who never made it earthside but changed my life and motherhood journey forever. There is a special kind of pain you experience from mothering someone else’s child while simultaneously mourning the death of your own baby. I hope to speak to other stepmamas who may have or might one day experience what I did. I want to let them know to hang in there, there are rainbows after the storm. Find her on IG: @ Carlybhunt So much more than a podcast!!! Instagram: @radicalstepmomspodcast Schedule with Christina Become a Member www.radicalstepmomspodcast.com…

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Season 8: Episode 7: One couple's journey through high conflict & how they've found healing with guests, Courtney and Mark 1:00:19

11 weeks назад1:00:19

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Christina 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 healing. About My Guest: Courtney is a fiercely loving momma, wife, and stepmom who lives on the East Coast with her family and furbaby, Dexter. She finds that her perfectly imperfect soul is most at peace when she is closest to a body of water. Drawing inspiration from life’s waves—both calm and stormy—she channels her passion for happily ever after into all facets of her life. Dr. Courtney is a seasoned divorce recovery specialist, mindset mentor, and co-parenting coach who also holds a DNP, a doctorate degree in Nursing. Her first life career, coupled with a traumatic family court journey, transitioned her into her second life career where she has dedicated her life to turning pain into purpose. When she’s not coaching, you can find her soaking up the coastal breeze looking for sea glass, writing in a quiet corner, or creating memories with her family. Check out Courtney's book, "Uncaged" Find her on IG - @drcourt_everafter Or her website So much more than a podcast!!! Instagram: @radicalstepmomspodcast Schedule with a 1:1 with Christina Become a Member and meet other radical stepmoms! www.radicalstepmomspodcast.com…

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Season 8: Episode 6: When you’re the full-time mom, but only the step mom with guest, Jessica 1:03:37

13 weeks назад1:03:37

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Christina 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! About My Guest: Hey I’m Jessica Richter - wife, mom of 3 and step mom to 4, and Mental Health Therapist. I’m here to share my journey as a stepmom, but more importantly, as a full-time parent. In this space, we’ll explore the unique challenges of raising children who aren’t biologically yours, while balancing that role with being a mom to your own biological kids. It’s a tough job—being the full-time caregiver, making all the decisions, managing all the emotions—yet still carrying the title of “just the step mom.” Find her on IG: jes.richter So much more than a podcast!!! ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠Schedule with Christina⁠ and get some 1:1 support. ⁠Become a Member⁠ and make some stepmom friends! ⁠www.radicalstepmomspodcast.com…

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Season 8: Episode 5: Finding stepmotherhood in your early 20’s, the sacrifices and the gains with guest, Nathalie 35:39

14 weeks назад35:39

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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! About My Guest: 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 Social Work, where I've learned the struggles of managing my personal life, along with the schedules of my partner and stepkid. Find her on IG: @nathalieepoulinn So much more than a podcast!!! Find me and other rad stepmoms on ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠Schedule with Christina⁠ and get some 1:1 support. ⁠Become a Member⁠ and make some stepmom friends! ⁠www.radicalstepmomspodcast.com…

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Season 8: Episode 4: Overcoming Loyalty Binds & Creating Blended Harmony with guest, Alexandra 53:12

17 weeks назад53:12

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Christina 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. About My Guest 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. Currently pursuing her certification, Alexandra specializes in applying Self-Determination Theory to foster intrinsic motivation in children, helping families create nurturing environments that promote autonomy, competence, and relatedness. Her journey from a struggling parent to a passionate advocate for positive parenting techniques makes her uniquely qualified to guide others through their parenting challenges. Alexandra’s approach focuses on achieving balance in parenting styles, moving away from fear-based methods towards more effective, scientifically-backed strategies. Her workshops and webinars offer practical tools for parents to raise confident, responsible children while strengthening family bonds. Alexandra’s mission is to transform parenting experiences by bridging the gap between parenting science and everyday family life. Find her on IG! So much more than a podcast!!! ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠Schedule with Christina⁠ and get some 1:1 support. ⁠Become a Member⁠ and make some stepmom friends! ⁠www.radicalstepmomspodcast.com…

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Season 8: Episode 3: A single dad’s perspective on making space for stepmoms with guest J.P. 1:13:05

19 weeks назад1:13:05

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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! About My Guest: 41 year old Single Girl Dad to a 9 year old. Have gone from Conflict to Collaboration in Co-parenting and now Coach, Speak, and Advocate to help others do the same. Find him on IG here . So much more than a podcast!!! Instagram Schedule with Christina and get some 1:1 support. Become a Member and make some stepmom friends! www.radicalstepmomspodcast.com…

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Season 8: BONUS - Avoiding the Holiday Chaos: Tips to Prepare with Coach Michelle 42:06

20 weeks назад42:06

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Season 8: Episode 2: Learning how to navigate your high conflict co-parenting relationship to save your financial and emotional wellbeing with guest Coach Michelle 52:21

21 weeks назад52:21

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Christina 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! 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. Find her on IG: @coachmichellesd Website: www.coachmichelle.club So much more than a podcast!!! Instagram: @radicalstepmomspodcast Schedule a session with Christina Join the Rad community to meet other stepmoms and gain access to exclusive content! www.radicalstepmomspodcast.com…

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Season 8: Episode 1: Hello Season 8! Coming in hot with guest Victoria 56:08

23 weeks назад56:08

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Welcome 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! About My Guest: Hi! I’m Victoria, I’m 26, a Christian, Gemini, farmer wanna be, chaos coordinator, and proud North Carolinian. I love country music, conspiracy theories, and chickens. Find her on IG: victoria_smathers_ So much more than a podcast!!! Instagram: @radicalstepmomspodcast Need a little more support? Schedule with me! Become a member and meet other stepmoms! www.radicalstepmomspodcast.com…

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Season 7: Episode 21: A Finale Q&A with Christina's husband, Jacob 1:17:30

37 weeks назад1:17:30

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Christina 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 guests who have shared their heart and stories so others can feel less alone. And thank you to all of you rad mamas who listen in! Sending you so much love and gratitude; you are such a light in my own stepmom journey. Cheers and I'll be back soon for Season 8! So much more than a podcast!!! Join the Rad Community! Find me on the Gram⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠@radicalstepmomspodcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Want a little more support? Schedule a 1:1 session or become a Radical Member! ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Head to my website⁠ !⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Interested in my new workshop: Finding Your Role? Check it out here!…

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Season 7: Episode 20: Leading with love and understanding even in High Conflict with guest, Courtney 1:13:20

41 weeks назад1:13:20

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Christina welcomes Courtney to unpack the term "High Conflict", and why labeling everyone as a "Narcissist" is concerning. How do these terms help us find support? Courtney shares her experience being both a bio-mom and stepmom navigating a challenging "co-parenting" dynamic. How does she lead with love and understanding, despite false allegations and endless court dates? What are her words of wisdom? Listen In! About My Guest: Dr. Courtney is wife-mom-stepmom-doodlemom-DNP-soon to be author who also happens to be an experienced divorce and co-parenting coach. Her two decade career in the healthcare field has lent to her deep understanding of human behavior, mental health, and the importance of self-care during challenging life transitions. With her expertise in healthcare, coupled with her coaching education and personal experience dealing with a high conflict coparenting dynamic, Courtney is uniquely equipped to provide support in successfully managing stress, promoting self-care routines, and surviving the emotional impact of divorce. Courtney is dedicated to helping individuals heal and thrive despite the emotional roller coaster that often accompanies the dissolution of a marriage and subsequent co-parenting struggles. thedivorceco.org IG - @thedivorceco So much more than a podcast!!! Find me on the Gram⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠@radicalstepmomspodcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Want a little more support? Schedule a 1:1 session or become a Radical Member! ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ Head to my website !⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Interested in my new workshop: Finding Your Role? Check it out here!…

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Season 7: Episode 19: Giving yourself to stepmotherhood and finding yourself after you walk away with guest, Jen 1:16:22

43 weeks назад1:16:22

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Christina welcomes Jen to discuss her story of vulnerability, opening your heart up to your partner and kids and all the sacrifices that come with becoming a stepmom. When she wanted the full package and the official marriage certificate, things changed within her relationship and home. Jen shares her heartache in leaving the family she built and how she's evolving post-stepmotherhood. Find Jen on Instagram @Lift4Women So much more than a podcast!!! Find me on the Gram⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠@radicalstepmomspodcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Want a little more support? Schedule a 1:1 session or become a Radical Member! ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Head to my website!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Interested in my new workshop: Finding Your Role? Check it out here!…

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Season 7: Episode 18: A Marriage Loving Divorce Attorney's take on stepmotherhood and where we find "our place" with guest, Nicole 1:11:49

45 weeks назад1:11:49

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Christina 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- a raw and real description of divorce, loss and how you move forward... radically. Listen in! About My Guest: As a marriage-loving divorce attorney of 25 years, Nicole Sodoma has pioneered a way through the often- dreaded field of family law with integrity, compassion, and tenacity. Through her professional and personal learnings, Nicole authored her first book, PLEASE DON’T SAY YOU’RE SORRY in 2022. The book serves as a reminder that although the journey can be wholly overwhelming and emotionally exhausting - it also doesn’t have to be the worst thing that’s ever happened to you. Connect with Nicole! So much more than a podcast!!! Find me on the Gram⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠@radicalstepmomspodcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Want a little more support? Schedule a 1:1 session or become a Radical Member! ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Head to my website!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Interested in my new workshop: Finding Your Role? Check it out here!…

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Season 7: Episode 17: Rising Above the Past & Fighting for Your Future with guest, Sam 1:07:09

47 weeks назад1:07:09

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Christina 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! About My Guest: Hi I’m Sam! I’m a bonus mom to two wonderful boys. I’m an accountant with a love of reading and boating. I have been in the boys life since they were 2 and 3 and have helped my soon to be husband get the children the appropriate school services as well as helped him win joint custody as well. Find her on IG @samjbrennan So much more than a podcast!!! Find me on the Gram ⁠⁠⁠@radicalstepmomspodcast ⁠⁠⁠ Want a little more support? Schedule a 1:1 session or become a Radical Member? ⁠⁠⁠Head to my website!⁠⁠⁠ Want to share your story and be a guest - ⁠⁠⁠apply here⁠⁠⁠ !…

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Season 7: Episode 16: We're not Evil...How to share The Truth About Stepmoms with guest, Renee 42:52

48 weeks назад42:52

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Christina 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! About My Guest: Renee Bolla, a children's picture book author, seamlessly transitioned from the corporate world of fashion retail to craft enchanting literary worlds for young minds. With the release of her self-published picture books, Finding Bunny and Imagine That, in 2022, and her newest book, The Truth About Stepmoms , Renee has emerged as a storyteller who captivates hearts and sparks imaginations. As a devoted mother to three daughters, Renee weaves the magic of her personal experiences into every narrative, creating stories that resonate with the shared joys and challenges of parenthood. Writing serves as her creative sanctuary, unlocking the enchantment of literature and inviting readers into boundless realms of imagination. Connect with Renee: Website: https://www.reneebollaauthor.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/reneebollaauthor/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@reneebolla Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/reneebollaauthor So much more than a podcast!!! Find me on the Gram ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠@radicalstepmomspodcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Want a little more support? Schedule a 1:1 session or become a Radical Member! ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Head to my website!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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Season 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, Veronica 49:19

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Christina 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 needing a little pep-talk...listen in! About My Guest: Veronica Grace Andrews is an author and she has been a stepmom for 15 years. She spent nearly 10 years running a stepmother support group, and she has helped many women successfully navigate their own stepmom journeys. She is a contributing writer for StepMom Magazine and her book is titled: “You Can Heal Stepmom Burnout.” Go find her on Instagram: @healstepmomburnout So much more than a podcast!!! Find me on the Gram ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠@radicalstepmomspodcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Want a little more support? Schedule a 1:1 session or become a Radical Member! ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Head to my website!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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Season 7: Episode 14: Prepping for Court & How To Build Your Parenting Plan, with guest Beth 1:06:35

51 weeks назад1:06:35

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Christina welcomes Beth on to discuss high conflict in the court room. Not only is she a stepmom but also a litigation attorney! Beth is sharing her tips on preparing for court, what she did to get through the process, and must have’s she included in their parenting plan. Have you ever looked at your parenting plan and thought WTF? Are you gearing up for court and need some guidance and a pep talk? What are good reasons to adjust the Parenting Plan and what should you include or not include in your plan? Listen in! So much more than a podcast!!! Find me on the Gram ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠@radicalstepmomspodcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Want a little more support? Schedule a 1:1 session or become a Radical Member! ⁠⁠⁠Head to my website!⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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Season 7: Episode 13: How to create a safe place for yourself while going through IVF and being a stepmom with guest, Amber 47:15

1 year назад47:15

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Christina chats with Amber, a stepmom who is currently in her IVF journey. For any woman navigating the hormone and the emotional and physical tolls are difficult, but being a stepmom adds a unique layer to the ride. Amber chats her difficult feelings, what has been helpful and not so helpful and what she reminds herself everyday to keep her mindset strong. If you’re a stepmom navigating fertility or the journey to an ours baby, this episode is for you. Listen in! So much more than a podcast!!! Find me on the Gram ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠@radicalstepmomspodcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Want a little more support? Schedule a 1:1 session or become a Radical Member? ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Head to my website!⁠⁠⁠⁠ Want to be a guest and share your story? - ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠apply here⁠⁠⁠⁠ !…

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Season 7: Episode 12: The invisible load of running a home and how to empower your family to make a shift with guest, Lori 56:33

1 year назад56:33

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Christina 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 "your role". How can the tasks and duties in the home be shifted? How can the kids become more involved? To the stepmoms who carry the invisible load and need some validation and conversation starters... listen in! Mentioned in the Episode: Season 4: Episode 21: When stepmoms carry the mental and emotional load of the home with guest, Laura Danger Fair Play Method About My Guest: Lori Sugarman-Li believes deeply in the power of families and is a passionate voice in the cultural shift aiming to articulate the value and visibility of unpaid work. Her career as a Communications Strategist, combined with a decade devoted to full-time care of her family, community, and children's charities worldwide, served as the inspirational backdrop for her professional relaunch as a Coach, Speaker, and Author. She is dedicated to fostering meaningful conversations within families, encouraging them to contemplate how they care for one another and their shared space. Lori, her husband, and two sons are Canadian-born and live steps from Lake Michigan in Chicago. https://ourhomeourpride.com/ So much more than a podcast!!! Find me on the Gram ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠@radicalstepmomspodcast ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ Want a little more support? Schedule a 1:1 session or become a Radical Member? ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Head to my website!⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ I am excited for another amazing season! If you would like to be a guest - ⁠ apply here⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ !…

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Season 7: Episode 11: High Conflict Exes? What about high conflict stepkids? With guest, Ava 59:45

1 year назад59:45

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We talk about high conflict exes, but what do you do when your stepkids are the source of the drama? Christina welcomes Ava to discuss her stepmom journey, how she's navigating the teen years, parallel parenting and when it feels like the ex runs the show. Ava opens up about the complicated relationship she has with her stepdaughter and the confusion around her parenting role. Where's the balance between the compassion for the kids, and boundaries for yourself? How do you not lose your relationship in the hurt and conflict? Listen in! So much more than a podcast!!! Find me on the Gram ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠@radicalstepmomspodcast ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ Want a little more support? Schedule a 1:1 session or become a Radical Member ! ⁠⁠⁠Head to my website!⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ I am excited for another amazing season! If you would like to be a guest - ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠apply here⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ !…

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Season 7: Episode 10: Waking up and becoming a fulltime stepmom to teens, with guest, Emily 56:57

1 year назад56:57

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What 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! Topics Discussed: - When the ex is managing her mental health - Long Distance stepmomming to full-time stepmomming - Finding what is "your place" as a full-time stepmom - Helping your stepkids mourn the relationship with their mom - Raising teens and all that comes with it So much more than a podcast!!! Find me on the Gram ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠@radicalstepmomspodcast ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ Want a little more support? Schedule a 1:1 session or become a Radical Member? ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Head to my website!⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ I am excited for another amazing season! If you would like to be a guest - ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠apply here⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ !…

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Season 7: Episode 9: When a mom becomes a stepmom and what we all have to learn, with guest Chanda 1:06:15

1 year назад1:06:15

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Christina 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! So much more than a podcast!!! Find me on the Gram ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠@radicalstepmomspodcast ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ Want a little more support? Schedule a 1:1 session or become a Radical Member? ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Head to my website!⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ I am excited for another amazing season! If you would like to be a guest - ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠apply here⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ !…

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Season 7: Episode 8: Self Care vs. Soul Care and why Stepmoms need both with Guest, Coach Michelle 53:27

1 year назад53:27

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Christina 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 So much more than a podcast!!! Find me on the Gram⁠ ⁠⁠⁠@radicalstepmomspodcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Want a little more support? Schedule a 1:1 session or become a Radical Member?⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Head to my website!⁠⁠⁠⁠ I am excited for another amazing season! If you would like to be a guest -⁠ ⁠⁠⁠apply here⁠⁠⁠⁠!…

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Season 7: Episode 7: No "ours babe" and what that means for a stepmom with guest, Nicole 52:56

1 year назад52:56

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Christina 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! So much more than a podcast!!! Find me on the Gram ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠@radicalstepmomspodcast ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ Want a little more support? Schedule a 1:1 session or become a Radical Member? ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Head to my website!⁠⁠⁠ ⁠…

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Season 7: Episode 6: The Ours Baby that Broke the Camels Back with guest, Sara 1:09:27

1 year назад1:09:27

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Christina welcomes Sara who had been a stepmother for 3 years and had a great relationship with her stepson. Once her pregnancy was announced, coparenting dynamics changed for the worse. Sara will discuss what she learned while navigating a new ours baby during a pandemic with a high conflict coparent and how she protected her daughter from the chaos. Listen in! Mentioned in This Episode: Ours Baby Workshop So much more than a podcast!!! Find me on the Gram ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠@radicalstepmomspodcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Want a little more support? Schedule a 1:1 session or become a Radical Member? ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Head to my website!⁠⁠⁠⁠ I am excited for another amazing season! If you would like to be a guest - ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠apply here⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ !…

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Season 7: Episode 5: Creating your own unique family as a stepmom with guest, Brent Crandal, children's book author and family psychologist 44:43

1 year назад44:43

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Christina 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 to help your stepkid's understand how a stepmom can bring positivity to the family, check out Brent's debut children’s book, ⁠Opposititis: A Ridiculous Family Love Story ⁠ is a silly heartwarming story for 4- to 9-year-olds and their families. About My Guest: Brent Crandal, PhD, is an author, child and family psychologist, and researcher. He also provides psychotherapy in San Diego and co-authored a widely adopted guide for therapists, Modular CBT for Children and Adolescents with Depression. He enjoys training professionals and teaching in higher education (e.g., UCSD, SDSU, and USD). His research has been published in several peer-review journals on mental health topics for children, youth and families. He created the Advancing California’s Trauma-Informed Systems project, funded by California Department of Social Services, and in partnership with the Ministry of Education, strengthened the supportive services available to children in El Salvador. He often geeks out at Comic-Con, including presenting several times on the intersection of behavioral health and Pop Culture. Learn more or connect with Brent through his website or Instagram So much more than a podcast!!! Find me on the Gram ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠@radicalstepmomspodcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Want a little more support? Schedule a 1:1 session or become a Radical Member? ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Head to my website!⁠⁠⁠⁠ I am excited for another amazing season! If you would like to be a guest - ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠apply here⁠⁠⁠⁠ !…

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Season 7: Episode 4: Let's Answer Your Holiday Questions! 56:05

1 year назад56:05

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Christina answers your holiday questions, everything from her own holiday plans, to navigating alienation, to implementing new traditions with or without an ours baby. What are some tips on how to keep your sanity and not lose the holiday spirit? Listen in! So much more than a podcast!!! Find me on the Gram ⁠⁠⁠@radicalstepmomspodcast ⁠⁠⁠ Want a little more support? Schedule a 1:1 session or become a Radical Member? ⁠⁠⁠Head to my website!⁠⁠⁠ I am excited for another amazing season! If you would like to be a guest - ⁠⁠⁠apply here⁠⁠⁠ !…

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Season 7: Episode 3: Tools for managing HC and words of wisdom from a seasoned stepmom with guest, Megan from the High Conflict Institute 52:56

1 year назад52:56

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Christina welcomes Megan from the High Conflict Institute to chat about co-parenting with someone who operates with a repetitive pattern of high conflict. In order to be effective, we have to understand how a high conflict person thinks - so how do they? How do you flip the script to start interacting with them differently? Megan shares some great tools on how to change the way you communicate in your dynamic. Oh and a bonus... she's a stepmom! What would she have done differently? What has helped her stay grounded in who she is? If you're managing high conflict, grab your partner and listen in! About My Guest: Megan Hunter, MBA, is co-founder and CEO of the High Conflict Institute along with author and speaker, Bill Eddy, LCSW, Esq. who developed the high-conflict personality theory. Megan developed the concept of the Institute after eight years in policy, legislation and judicial training with the Arizona Supreme Court, Administrative Office of the Courts and five years with the Dawes County Attorney’s Office in Nebraska. She is the author and/or co-author of several books on high conflict interactions and co-host of the podcast It’s All Your Fault! So much more than a podcast!!! Find me on the Gram ⁠⁠@radicalstepmomspodcast ⁠⁠ Want a little more support? Schedule a 1:1 session or become a Radical Member? ⁠⁠Head to my website!⁠⁠ I am excited for another amazing season! If you would like to be a guest - ⁠⁠apply here⁠⁠ !…

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Season 7: Episode 2: The Stepmom & Ex Relationship...an episode for for both women trying to make it out alive, with guest Sarah 1:02:20

1 year назад1:02:20

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Christina 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! So much more than a podcast!!! Find me on the Gram ⁠@radicalstepmomspodcast ⁠ Want a little more support? Schedule a 1:1 session or become a Radical Member? ⁠Head to my website!⁠ I am excited for another amazing season! If you would like to be a guest - ⁠apply here⁠ !…

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Season 7: Episode 1: Bringing Stepmoms together and a little Pep-Talk 31:45

1 year назад31:45

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Christina 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! So much more than a podcast!!! Find me on the Gram @radicalstepmomspodcast Want a little more support? Schedule a 1:1 session or become a Radical Member? Head to my website! I am excited for another amazing season! If you would like to be a guest - apply here !…

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Season 6: Episode 25: How Our Partners Can Step-Up & Support the Stepmom with guest, Carl Knickerbocker 50:32

2 years назад50:32

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Christina wraps up Season 6 by welcoming Carl Knickerbocker -you my know him on IG as Unapologetic Parenting. Not only is he in Family Law, but he lives the blended life himself. Carl shares his own experience through the court system and how he supports his wife as a stepmom. He answers how bio-dad's can step up, how to recognize and establish boundaries, navigating the court system and the beauty of parallel parenting. Listen In! Special thank you for all your support in Season SIX! Thank you to all my awesome guests for sharing your stories, wisdom and strength. Also to my incredible producer at Cassiopeia Studio for all your amazing work - you're the best! ❤️ Cheers! Stay tuned for Season 7! Meet My Guest: Carl Knickerbocker is a family law attorney in Round Rock Texas. He is the father of six children in a blended family and the best-selling author of The Parallel Parenting Solution. Carl works with people going through high conflict divorce and custody cases as an attorney, coach, and consultant. You can learn more about him HERE or follow him on IG !…

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Season 6: Episode 24: Supporting Our Partners through High Conflict and Fighting for our Peace with guest, KC 52:28

2 years назад52:28

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Christina 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! About My Guest: Hey! I'm KC a 25year old stepmom to two beautiful girls. I am a child of a high conflict divorce and now get to show up for my step kids the way my stepdad did for me. I'm from a small town in Alberta Canada and uprooted my entire life to move 7 hours away from my friends and family to be a stepmom. It's been quite the ride of healing and self discovery, but I'm still here for it all!! So much more than a podcast!!! Find me on the Gram @radicalstepmomspodcast Want a little more support? Schedule a 1:1 session or become a Radical Member? ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Head to my website!…

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Season 6: Episode 23: The Benefits of Co-Parenting Apps with guest Matt from Our Family Wizard 40:09

2 years назад40:09

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Christina welcomes Matt from Our Family Wizard to discuss how Co-parenting apps can help organize and lessen the conflict in blended family life. There are more options out there now so what do you look for in an app? What tools are the most helpful? How do you get the use of the app court ordered and how do you get the other house to use it? If you're curious about getting started with a co-parenting app, listen in! About My Guest: Matt Havrevold attended the University of Minnesota where he graduated in 2008 with degrees in Journalism and Business. After graduating he worked in the legal software industry as both a manager and business liaison before joining the OurFamilyWizard team in February 2014. As a professional liaison with OurFamilyWizard, Matt works with family law courts and practitioners to address the issues impacting divorced and separated parents and how communication technology can assist with reducing conflict and improving outcomes for families. Matt works to educate family law professionals on the specific features of OurFamilyWizard and its best usage for improving co-parent communication in moderate to high conflict parenting scenarios. He is a member of the Family Law Executive Committee for the Los Angeles County Bar Association, as well as a member of the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts (AFCC). www.ourfamilywizard.com So much more than a podcast!!! Find me on the Gram @radicalstepmomspodcast Want a little more support? Schedule a 1:1 session or become a Radical Member? ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Head to my website!…

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Season 6: Episode 22: The unique experiences of a Pandemic Stepmom with guest, Marci 51:29

2 years назад51:29

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Christina welcomes Marci, a "pandemic stepmom" whose introduction into the role was deeply impacted by a quick move-in with her partner and staying home with the kids for remote learning. Even being a teacher could not have prepared her! The two discuss being childless by choice and how circumstances change what we thought our families would look like. Marci also shares about her tricky relationship with the ex and how she manages the feelings of having an opinion, but not always a voice. Can you relate? Listen in! About My Guest: I am a high school teacher. Only child (so getting 3 step kiddos was a shock to the system). Wife as of October 2022. Step mom to 3 awesome kiddos. Lover of ALL true crime podcasts. Large fan of Friends, The Amazing Race, any sport and country music. So much more than a podcast!!! Find me on the Gram @radicalstepmomspodcast Want a little more support? Schedule a 1:1 session or become a Radical Member? ⁠⁠⁠⁠Head to my website!…

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Season 6: Episode 21: Child-Centered Parenting Tips During Divorce or in Remarriage with guest, Dr. Ann 50:46

2 years назад50:46

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Christina 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 define her role then and how does she see it now? Listen In! About My Guest: Ann Gold Buscho, Ph.D., is a clinical psychologist and the author of The Parent's Guide to Birdnesting: A Child-Centered Solution to Co-Parenting During Separation and Divorce. She specializes in all issues related to divorce, writes regularly for Psychology Today, and has recently reduced her practice to brief consultations only. www.drannbuscho.com and https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/better-divorce?eml So much more than a podcast!!! Find me on the Gram @radicalstepmomspodcast Want a little more support? Schedule a 1:1 session or become a Radical Member? ⁠⁠⁠⁠Head to my website!…

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Season 6: Episode 20: Identifying our patterns and improving our relationships with guest, Dr. Tracy Dalgleish 48:25

2 years назад48:25

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Christina 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! About My Guest: Dr. Tracy Dalgleish helps empower women and couples to improve their communication and build strong and healthy connections with themselves and their partner through therapy, wellness seminars, and her work outside of the therapy room. She contributes to popular media sites, including Motherly, Huffington Post, and Bustle. In addition to hosting the podcast, “I’m not your shrink” where she dives deeper into clinical knowledge and research in a relatable and informal way, her book “I Didn’t Sign Up For This: Stories of Unlocking Old Patterns and Finding Joy in Your Relationship” will be available in September 2023. A mom of two young children and owner of Ottawa’s mental health clinic, Integrated Wellness, she knows what it means to balance the full load. So much more than a podcast!!! Find me on the Gram @radicalstepmomspodcast Want a little more support? Schedule a 1:1 session or become a Radical Member? ⁠⁠⁠⁠Head to my website!…

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Season 6: Episode 19: It's possible, You can be friends with the Ex with guest, Felisa 42:01

2 years назад42:01

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Yes, 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! About My Guest: Hi I’m Felisa, I’m 30 years old. Born and raised in upstate New York. I am a nurse in a primary care clinic. I love plants and cats. I started my step mom journey in 2017. So much more than a podcast!!! Find me on the Gram @radicalstepmomspodcast Want a little more support? Schedule a 1:1 session or become a Radical Member? ⁠⁠⁠Head to my website!…

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Season 6: Episode 18: Tips and a Q&A with High Conflict Diversion Coach Michelle 40:14

2 years назад40:14

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Christina welcomes back Coach Michelle, a licensed attorney, a Certified High Conflict Diversion Coach, as well as a Certified Martha Beck Life Coach. The two chat hot topics like communication, documentation, parenting plans and boundaries. Michelle anwers your questions about how to document in preperation for court, what to do about the misuse of cell phones, and what to do when the other house refuses to comminicate. Michelle is a great resource if you're wanting help distancing yourself from the conflict and you're gearing up for court. 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 or on Instagram So much more than a podcast!!! Find me on the Gram @radicalstepmomspodcast Want a little more support? Schedule a 1:1 session or become a Radical Member? ⁠Head to my website!…

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Season 6: Episode 17: A military wife and long-distance stepmom with guest, Charlotte 46:53

2 years назад46:53

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Christina chats with Charlotte, a long-distance stepmom and military wife. After moving from the UK to the US to be with her person, she knows the trial and errors of being a stepmom. Charlotte shares how she maintains a relationship with the kids when she doesn't see them often, what it was like to get the full-time for a year and then back to long-distance and how she prioritizes her relationship when her partner is deployed. For all those wondering about long-distance stepmomming - listen in! So much more than a podcast!!! Find me on the Gram @radicalstepmomspodcast Want a little more support? Schedule a 1:1 session or become a Radical Member? ⁠⁠Head to my website!…

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Season 6: Episode 16: Establishing boundaries and making space for your new shared life with guest, Katie Beth 1:05:16

2 years назад1:05:16

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Christina 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! About My Guest: Hi, I'm Katie Beth. I am a stepmom (7yo son, 10yo daughter) and recently became a first-time mom to an ours baby (8mo son). I am a social worker and lifestyle/documentary photographer in my free time (which is rare these days!). I have been incredibly fortunate to have a wonderful and accepting relationship with my step kids and a supportive and advocating partner. This has and continues to be an amazing, yet chaotic journey and I hope I have something to contribute for all the listening stepmoms that are out there. So much more than a podcast!!! Find me on the Gram @radicalstepmomspodcast Want a little more support? Schedule a 1:1 session or become a Radical Member? ⁠⁠Head to my website!…

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Season 6: Episode 15: A house full of kids and the need for communication, with guest Elly 57:45

2 years назад57:45

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Christina chats with Elly, a bio-mom who remarried and now finds herself rocking the stepmom role. With Elly's background in communication, she shares her dos and don't of co-parenting her SIX kids. The two chat group texts, methods to help lessen the conflict and how to manage when you feel your partner walks on eggshells. How has Elly's role as a bio-mom influenced how she shows up as a stepmom? What's her dynamic like with her kids' stepmom? Listen in! About My Guest I am a Bio Mom + Bonus Mom to six kiddos ages 14, 13, 12, 12, 11 and 8, two dogs and four goldfish. I have a Bachelor’s Degree in Communication and believe it makes all the difference in your co-parenting relationships! Follow my journey as a Bonus Mom (with my best friend, Jamie) @bonus_moms on Instagram. So much more than a podcast!!! Find me on the Gram @radicalstepmomspodcast Want a little more support? Schedule a 1:1 session or become a Radical Member? ⁠Head to my website!…

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Season 6: Episode 14: Let's talk teens, blended family finances and finding your voice with guest, Cameron 41:08

2 years назад41:08