Explorez tous les épisodes du podcast Radical Stepmoms
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| Season 9: Episode 9: Supporting our Neurospicy Stepkids in their Blended Families with guest, Beven | 13 août 2026 | 00:50:42 | |
Christina Welcomes Beven! Beven is a neurodivergent leader, educator, and parent of neurodivergent children, who joins us to chat about how we can help our neurodivergent stepkiddos navigate two separate homes with different rules and norms. We discuss the importance of communication, belonging, and predictability. While we can't always have consistency between homes - we can focus on what we can control. If you have neurospiciness in your home - this episode is for you! Listen in! About My Guest: Beven Byrnes is the Executive Director of Bridges Middle School, Oregon’s only middle school designed specifically for students with ADHD, autism, dyslexia, anxiety, and other learning differences. A neurodivergent leader, educator, and parent of neurodivergent children, Beven is passionate about creating environments where students feel seen, supported, and empowered to thrive. Through her work, she advocates for inclusive education, belonging, mental health, and helping young people build the confidence and self-advocacy skills they need for lifelong success. So much more than a podcast!!! Follow along on Instagram Want to chat with Christina? Book a Call! Needing community? Become a Member and hang with other stepmoms! www.radicalstepmomspodcast.com | |||
| Season 9: Episode 8: Life After 18 & Entering a New Stepmom Chapter with guest Veronica | 29 juil. 2026 | 01:10:31 | |
Christina chats with Veronica, a stepmom who is now on the other side of 18. Veronica shares her story of being a full-time stepmom, to long distance, to now loving her stepkids as they’re adults. How did she develop and maintain a relationship from miles away? How did her partner support her role? What changes as your stepkids grow? What (if anything) gets easier? Listen in! About My Guest:I’ve been an educator for 17 years, seven years as an elementary teacher and the past ten years as a school librarian. My husband and I have been married for 9 years and together for a total of 10 years. I have two incredible stepdaughters, now 25 and 22 years old, a role that has challenged and shaped me in ways I never expected. I’m still learning every day how to navigate stepmom life with grace, honesty, and a sense of humor. So much more than a podcast!!! Follow along on Instagram Need some support? Schedule with Christina! Become a Member and hang with other stepmoms! www.radicalstepmomspodcast.com | |||
| Season 9: Episode 7: The experience of growing up with a stepmom with guest, Robin | 15 juil. 2026 | 00:50:04 | |
Christina chats with Robin, who shares her experience of being the stepchild. Robin’s mother passed away when she was young and her father quickly remarried. Robin gives guidance to stepmoms navigating the loss of a bio-parent, and how her perception of stepmoms has changed over time. What should a stepmom do or not do? What’s the partner’s role in the dynamic? Listen in! About My Guest: Robin Breuner is an author, freelance journalist, and podcast host based in Marin County, California. A former bookseller and author host at Book Passage, she has engaged with some of today’s most influential literary voices. Her writing has been featured in regional publications, and her debut memoir is forthcoming. Robin brings both personal experience and a writer’s perspective to her work, creating thoughtful, nuanced conversations about family and identity. https://www.instagram.com/stepstoriespodcast/ So much more than a podcast!!! Follow along on Instagram Need some support? Schedule with Christina! Become a Member and hang with other stepmoms! www.radicalstepmomspodcast.com | |||
| Season 9: Episode 6: Making Mistakes & Finding Your Purpose as a Stepmom, with guest Nancy | 01 juil. 2026 | 00:57:53 | |
Christina welcomes Nancy, a poet by trade and a stepmom in life. As a newer stepmom, Nancy chats all the layers of finding your identity, dealing with societal pushback and grieving the firsts. What “mistakes” do all stepmoms have to make in order to find their footing? How do you find your purpose? Nancy shares a few poems from her new book, “Confessions of a New Stepmom” and encourages all stepmoms to find their outlet and their community. Listen in! About My Guest: Nancy Sage is a poet who writes about the feelings and often unspoken realities of stepmotherhood—love, identity, and building a life that doesn’t follow a traditional script.Her new book, “Confessions of a New Stepmom,” is out now! She previously published “The Anatomy of a Heartbreak.” @nancysage.poetry (Instagram and TikTok) So much more than a podcast!!! Follow along on Instagram Need some support? Schedule with Christina! Become a Member and hang with other stepmoms! www.radicalstepmomspodcast.com | |||
| Season 9: Episode 5: Tell Me Your BM Horror Stories! | 08 juin 2026 | 00:29:22 | |
Christina asked her audience to submit their BM horror stories, and OH MY! Listen in for some WTF moments and to feel a little less alone in your chaos. Sending love to you all! Interested in trying Sync Botanicals Tea? Check it out HERE and use code RADSTEPMOM to save $15 off your first month! | |||
| Season 9: Episode 4: Struggling as a stepmom? Let's Chat About CONTROL with guest, Cameron | 27 avr. 2026 | 00:53:50 | |
Christina welcomes back Cameron to chat the many struggles of being a stepmom and how it all leads back to our search for control. Cameron shares her experience in raising teens with a coparent who is very different than her. The two unpack topics like not taking things personally, knowing the difference between developmentally appropriate issues and blended family issues, fears and hopes and more! Do you worry about what your life will be like once the kids are grown? Do you wonder how your relationship with your stepkids will evolve? Where do we find our influence? How do we embrace our wins so it gets us through the hard times? Listen in! About My Guest: Cameron Normand is the founder of Stepfamily Solutions and host of the Stepmom Diaries podcast, and is a leading thought leader challenging outdated advice in the stepfamily world. An attorney and certified coach, she helps stepmoms stop walking on eggshells and start leading with clarity and confidence. Through her Stepfamily Coach Academy, she trains stepfamily coaches to empower women with research-based tools to transform their homes and their futures. Find her on IG HERE! So much more than a podcast!!! Follow along on Instagram Need some support? Schedule with Christina! Become a Member and hang with other stepmoms! | |||
| Season 9: Episode 3: When the War with the Ex Never Seems to End with guest, Bre | 08 avr. 2026 | 00:55:07 | |
Christina welcomes Bre to share her stepmom story of high conflict chaos, an ex that won't finalize the divorce and a 2020 pregnancy. How do you find the love and joy when it feels like everything is working against you? Bre opens up about her transition into full custody, bringing home an ours baby and the grief of not having what she thought she signed up for. What makes you stay when you have every reason to walk away? Listen in! Main Topics: - When the Ex won't sign the divorce papers - Living in a small town with the Ex - Forced Phone calls and location tracking - Having an ours baby in 2020 and with high conflict - Closing the chapter of custody and court So much more than a podcast!!! Follow along on Instagram Need some support? Schedule with Christina! Become a Member and hang with other stepmoms! www.radicalstepmomspodcast.com | |||
| Season 9: Episode 2: Holding space for the Mom when you’re the Fulltime Stepmom with guest, Carol | 15 mars 2026 | 00:56:54 | |
Christina welcomes Carol to discuss her role as a full-time stepmom. Fulltime stepmoms take on a lot of the responsibility, but are always making space for the BM. Carol shares her feelings of resentment, gratitude and how she invests in her relationship with her stepdaughter. How do you manage loyalty binds? How do you remain open and loving when you feel vulnerable? Listen in! So much more than a podcast!!! Follow along on Instagram Need some support? Schedule with Christina! Become a Member and hang with other stepmoms! www.radicalstepmomspodcast.com | |||
| Season 9: Episode 1: Triple Blending, Co-parent loss & Resiliency with guest, Nicole | 25 févr. 2026 | 01:07:39 | |
Christina welcomes Nicole who shares her step-parenting and co-parenting journey that’s included significant adversity, including the loss of a co-parent, shaping her perspective with honesty and resilience. How did she develop her relationships with her stepkids, assist her own kids with blending, manage grief and define her role? Also, how many counselors become stepmoms? Is it destiny? Listen in! About My Guest Nicole is a 34-year-old wife, bio mom, and stepmom, balancing blended family life and a career as a high school counselor. She is raising children ages 2, 8, and 10, with stepchildren ages 17 and 19. Nicole met her husband during COVID in 2020; both were previously married and have now been married for nearly five years. Find her on IG: @ladynshafe So much more than a podcast!!! Follow along on Instagram Need some support? Schedule with Christina! Become a Member and hang with other stepmoms! www.radicalstepmomspodcast.com | |||
| Season 8 : Episode 22: When a Stepmom investigates the Stepdad and finds out….with guest, Dee | 23 déc. 2025 | 01:25:06 | |
Christina welcomes Dee to chat about her Netflix-Documentary-worthy tale of stepmotherhood. Dee strived for a peaceful co-parenting dynamic complete with joint birthdays and friendly banter with the ex…but what happened when the ex wasn’t even interested in meeting her? What happened when Dee was getting a weird vibe from the stepdad and started to do some digging on him? What do you do when you find out he’s not who he says he is? Grab your popcorn and listen in! So much more than a podcast!!! Follow along on Instagram Need some support? Schedule with Christina! Become a Member and hang with other stepmoms! | |||
| Season 8: Episode 21: When the “fixer” is done fixing and chooses her own peace with guest, Shanae | 04 déc. 2025 | 00:52:58 | |
Christina welcomes Shanae, a woman who fell in love, admittedly ignored all the red flags and decided the high conflict life was not for her. Shanae shares how she fell into the role of “fixer” and how she realized her partner was the one stealing her peace. Now that she’s a biomom on the other side, what would she tell her younger self? As a stepmom, we ask ourselves “is it worth it”? When did Shanae know it wasn’t and knew it was time to walk away? Listen in! So much more than a podcast!!! Follow along on Instagram Need some support? Schedule with Christina! Become a Member and hang with other stepmoms! www.radicalstepmomspodcast.com | |||
| Season 8: Episode 20: The Invisible Stepmom at the Holiday Table with Guest Michelle | 19 nov. 2025 | 01:07:20 | |
Christina welcomes back special guest Michelle to chat stepmoms during the holidays. Stepmoms are vulnerable to feeling invisible on any day, but the holiday season adds a special zing. How do we handle the emotions of grief, comparison and guilt? How do we protect ourselves from burnout when it feels like all the magic depends on us? How do we advocate to feel seen in our families? Listen in! About My Guest: Michelle Mitchell, JD — founder of High Conflict Resolutions, LLC. Connect at coparentingcoach.com Find her on IG: coachmichellesd So much more than a podcast!!! Follow along on Instagram Need some support? Schedule with Christina! Become a Member and hang with other stepmoms! www.radicalstepmomspodcast.com | |||
| Season 8: Episode 19: When Blending a Family Feels More Like It’s Breaking Apart with Therapist and Stepmom Tarah and Husband EJ | 22 oct. 2025 | 00:55:05 | |
Christina welcomes stepmom Tarah and her husband EJ to discuss their transitions into blending. The three discuss why resentment builds in blended families and how to address it before it causes emotional distance. Where and why do many couples get stuck and what can they do to prepare and heal? Tarah and EJ offer their professional and personal experience in assisting couples out of the trenches - Listen in! About My Guest Tarah Kerwin is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and co-founder of Relationship Renovation, a thriving therapy practice in Tucson, AZ, dedicated to transforming couples’ lives through authentic connection and empowerment. With a Master’s in Clinical Psychology, she leads the innovative Relationship Renovation @ Home Program, designed to support couples on a national and global level with essential tools to strengthen their relationships from anywhere. As the co-host of the popular Relationship Renovation Podcast, Tarah delves into the complexities of love, helping listeners navigate real-life challenges with empathy and insight. https://relationshiprenovation.com/ So much more than a podcast!!! Follow along on Instagram Need some support? Schedule with Christina! Become a Member and hang with other stepmoms! www.radicalstepmomspodcast.com | |||
| Season 8: Episode 18: Divorce, finding love and blending with faith & intention with guest, Lisa | 08 oct. 2025 | 00:49:18 | |
Christina welcomes Lisa, a mom who divorced and is currently dating a man with kids. Many of them adults. Lisa shares her story of divorce, protecting and respecting her kids, and how she's had to grow so she doesn't fall into that high conflict category. Even when her kids are grown, how are they impacted by her new relationship? Christina also shares her personal experience of being the stepkid, and now wearing both mom and stepmom hats. Listen in! Meet Our Guest! Lisa Sander is a 24-year veteran nurse turned coach, speaker, and co-host of Our Healer, Our Protector. She’s known for something she calls The Healing Chair Talk, a space where people naturally open up and experience emotional breakthroughs. After decades of supporting patients and peers within the hospital system, Lisa felt a calling to help people reconnect with themselves, with one another, and with God. Today, she works with individuals, couples, and families seeking transformation, especially during times of deep transition. So much more than a podcast!!! Follow along on Instagram Need some support? Schedule with Christina! Become a Member and hang with other stepmoms! www.radicalstepmomspodcast.com | |||
| Season 8: Episode 17: When Friends & Family Don’t Understand Stepmotherhood with guests Cynthia and Mackenzie | 28 juin 2025 | 01:07:14 | |
Christina 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 session with Christina! Instagram: @radicalstepmomspodcast | |||
| Season 8: Episode 16: I am Surviving Purely Out of Spite with guest, Amy | 12 juin 2025 | 00:57:54 | |
Christina 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 of blended family dynamics, she brings humor, adaptability, and a deep understanding of resilience to her parenting journey. As someone who thrives on exploration—both personally and creatively—Amy believes in the power of honest conversations, and breaking free from societal expectations. Whether supporting neurodivergent voices, balancing motherhood with personal growth, or redefining what it means to be a stepmom, she approaches every aspect of life with openness and individuality. www.amymarieayres.comSo much more than a podcast!!! Instagram: @radicalstepmomspodcast Schedule a session with Christina! Become a Member and meet other stepmoms! www.radicalstepmomspodcast.com | |||
| Season 8: Episode 15: Surviving Summer: Co-Parenting, Stepfamily Stress, and the Schedule from Hell with guest, Coach Michelle | 28 mai 2025 | 00:57:12 | |
Christina 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: Michelle Mitchell, JD — founder of High Conflict Resolutions, LLC. Connect at coparentingcoach.com Find her on IG: coachmichellesd So much more than a podcast!!! Instagram: @radicalstepmomspodcast Schedule with Christina: https://chatwithchristina.as.me/ Become a Member: https://www.patreon.com/radicalstepmomspodcast | |||
| Season 8: Episode 14: Child-Free Woman to a Full House with guest, Aimee | 18 mai 2025 | 00:53:44 | |
Christina 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 meeting their dad, she had made the decision to be childless by choice. Although it has been one of the most difficult roles for her to navigate (because this can get messy,) it has been the most rewarding.Instagram: @aimeestockton So much more than a podcast! Did you know there are exclusive Bonus Episodes? Become a Member of the Rad Community and get access! Instagram: @radicalstepmomspodcast Need some extra support? Schedule with Christina! | |||
| Season 8: Episode 13: When your partner was never married to the mom and why stepmoms are the worst with guest, Shayla | 02 mai 2025 | 00:58:16 | |
Christina 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’m Shayla, a 28 year old wife and step mom to an amazing 7 year old boy! Being a step mom is one of my favorite roles in life, even with all of the ups and downs that come with it. My husband and I have been trying to have an “ours” baby since we got married in 2023 and are currently waiting for our second frozen embryo transfer which will hopefully be happening in April or May. I love sharing my story on social media and connecting with other women with similar stories! It’s my goal that every woman has a place to feel safe and seen. Find her on IG: @shaydemp 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! | |||
| Season 8: Episode 12: Blending and swirling...Stepmothering in an interracial family with guest, Katherine | 21 avr. 2025 | 00:48:57 | |
Christina 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: @radicalstepmomspodcast Need some extra support? Schedule with Christina! Become a Member of the Rad Community and meet other stepmoms! | |||
| Season 8: Episode 11: Navigating the nuances of a queer blended family with guest, Nicole | 03 avr. 2025 | 00:56:03 | |
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 | |||
| Season 8: Episode 10: : The difficulties in blending, your threshold for bullshit and when to say “it’s not for me.” with guest, Courtney | 21 mars 2025 | 01:01:02 | |
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! | |||
| Season 8: Episode 9: Taking up space and finding your voice. A stepmom's guide to existing with guest, Kelly | 07 mars 2025 | 01:00:03 | |
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! | |||
| Season 8: Episode 8: Pregnancy loss, grief and finding your light with guest, Carly | 22 févr. 2025 | 00:52:14 | |
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 | |||
| Season 8: Episode 7: One couple's journey through high conflict & how they've found healing with guests, Courtney and Mark | 29 janv. 2025 | 01:00:19 | |
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 So much more than a podcast!!! Instagram: @radicalstepmomspodcast Schedule with a 1:1 with Christina Become a Member and meet other radical stepmoms! | |||
| Season 8: Episode 6: When you’re the full-time mom, but only the step mom with guest, Jessica | 15 janv. 2025 | 01:03:37 | |
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! | |||
| Season 8: Episode 5: Finding stepmotherhood in your early 20’s, the sacrifices and the gains with guest, Nathalie | 07 janv. 2025 | 00:35:39 | |
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! | |||
| Season 8: Episode 4: Overcoming Loyalty Binds & Creating Blended Harmony with guest, Alexandra | 18 déc. 2024 | 00:53:12 | |
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. So much more than a podcast!!! Instagram Schedule with Christina and get some 1:1 support. Become a Member and make some stepmom friends! | |||
| Season 8: Episode 3: A single dad’s perspective on making space for stepmoms with guest J.P. | 04 déc. 2024 | 01:13:05 | |
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!!! Schedule with Christina and get some 1:1 support. Become a Member and make some stepmom friends! | |||
| Season 8: BONUS - Avoiding the Holiday Chaos: Tips to Prepare with Coach Michelle | 27 nov. 2024 | 00:42:06 | |
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: Michelle Mitchell, JD — founder of High Conflict Resolutions, LLC. Connect at coparentingcoach.comFind her on IG: coachmichellesdSo much more than a podcast!!!Instagram: @radicalstepmomspodcasthttps://chatwithchristina.as.me/and get 1:1 support!https://www.patreon.com/radicalstepmomspodcasthttp://www.radicalstepmomspodcast.com/ | |||
| 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 | 20 nov. 2024 | 00:52:21 | |
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: Michelle Mitchell, JD — founder of High Conflict Resolutions, LLC. Connect at coparentingcoach.com Find her on IG: @coachmichellesd 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! | |||
| Season 8: Episode 1: Hello Season 8! Coming in hot with guest Victoria | 06 nov. 2024 | 00:56:08 | |
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! | |||
| Season 7: Episode 21: A Finale Q&A with Christina's husband, Jacob | 30 juil. 2024 | 01:17:30 | |
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! | |||
| Season 7: Episode 20: Leading with love and understanding even in High Conflict with guest, Courtney | 03 juil. 2024 | 01:13:20 | |
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.
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| Season 7: Episode 19: Giving yourself to stepmotherhood and finding yourself after you walk away with guest, Jen | 19 juin 2024 | 01:16:22 | |
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.
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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 | 05 juin 2024 | 01:11:49 | |
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!
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| Season 7: Episode 17: Rising Above the Past & Fighting for Your Future with guest, Sam | 22 mai 2024 | 01:07:09 | |
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:
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! | |||
| Season 7: Episode 16: We're not Evil...How to share The Truth About Stepmoms with guest, Renee | 15 mai 2024 | 00:42:52 | |
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. Connect with Renee:
Website: https://www.reneebollaauthor.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! | |||
| 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 | 08 mai 2024 | 00:49:19 | |
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 | 24 avr. 2024 | 01:06:35 | |
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! | |||
| Season 7: Episode 13: How to create a safe place for yourself while going through IVF and being a stepmom with guest, Amber | 10 avr. 2024 | 00:47:15 | |
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! | |||
| Season 7: Episode 12: The invisible load of running a home and how to empower your family to make a shift with guest, Lori | 27 mars 2024 | 00:56:33 | |
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: 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. 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! | |||
| Season 7: Episode 11: High Conflict Exes? What about high conflict stepkids? With guest, Ava | 13 mars 2024 | 00:59:45 | |
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! | |||
| Season 7: Episode 10: Waking up and becoming a fulltime stepmom to teens, with guest, Emily | 28 févr. 2024 | 00:56:57 | |
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! | |||
| Season 7: Episode 9: When a mom becomes a stepmom and what we all have to learn, with guest Chanda | 14 févr. 2024 | 01:06:15 | |
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! | |||
| Season 7: Episode 8: Self Care vs. Soul Care and why Stepmoms need both with Guest, Coach Michelle | 31 janv. 2024 | 00:53:27 | |
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 MichelleOther Episodes with MichelleOur Family Wizard EpisodeWhy We Only Email Blog Post Michelle Mitchell, JD — founder of High Conflict Resolutions, LLC. Connect at coparentingcoach.comSo 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 mywebsite!I am excited for another amazingseason! If you would like to be a guest -apply here! | |||
| Season 7: Episode 7: No "ours babe" and what that means for a stepmom with guest, Nicole | 17 janv. 2024 | 00:52:56 | |
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! | |||
| Season 7: Episode 6: The Ours Baby that Broke the Camels Back with guest, Sara | 03 janv. 2024 | 01:09:27 | |
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! | |||
| Season 7: Episode 5: Creating your own unique family as a stepmom with guest, Brent Crandal, children's book author and family psychologist | 20 déc. 2023 | 00:44:43 | |
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! | 06 déc. 2023 | 00:56:05 | |
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! | |||