Other Mothers Podcast

Other Mothers Podcast

By Lindsay Cardwell, Franci Talamantez-Witte, Ellen ClevengerParentingKids & Family
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Other Mothers Podcast episodes

  • Other Mothers: An Introduction!

    Part of a modern, mixed-up, beautiful, blended family, Ellen, Franci, and Lindsay discuss what it means to be a Step-Mom in today’s world.  As this is the first episode, introductions are in order!  Hear how we became "Other Mothers", and hopefully find something that resonates with you! Other Mothers Podcast hopes to inspire more positive environments for blended families.  Based on the belief that all families are beautiful, we hope to help you embrace your blended family’s beauty.  Join us for down-to-earth stories meant to inspire strength and betterment of the family, child, and step-momma. You are loved.  We see you.  You are not alone.  We are with you. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook at: othermotherspodcast Share your stories with us at: [email protected]

    38 min
  • The Loneliness of being an Other Mother

    Step-Parenting can be a lonely business! In this episode, Ellen, Franci, and Lindsay talk about their relationships with loneliness surrounding being an Other Mother, and some coping skills they've learned to get them through the tougher times.  We know we are not alone in these experiences: if you'd like to share your stories with us, we would love to hear from you!

    You are valid; you are loved.  We see you.  You are not alone.  We are with you. 

    Follow us on Instagram and Facebook at: othermotherspodcast 

    Share your stories and thoughts with us at: [email protected] 

    Love that theme song? (Us too!) Check out Darcie A. Hingula's new album: Songs in the Key of Ukulele.


    39 min
  • Other Mothers: an Introduction!

    Part of a modern, mixed-up, beautiful, blended family, Ellen, Franci, and Lindsay discuss what it means to be a Step-Mom in today’s world.  As this is the first episode, introductions are in order!  Hear how we became "Other Mothers", and hopefully find something that resonates with you!

    Other Mothers Podcast hopes to inspire more positive environments for blended families.  Based on the belief that all families are beautiful, we hope to help you embrace your blended family’s beauty.  Join us for down-to-earth stories meant to inspire strength and betterment of the family, child, and step-momma.

    You are loved.  We see you.  You are not alone.  We are with you.

    Follow us on Instagram and Facebook at: othermotherspodcast

    Share your stories with us at: [email protected]


    40 min
  • Name Tags: a pre-podcast bonus episode!

    Tomorrow we release our first full episode! In it, and in many to come, you'll hear us talk about "what does your name tag say?" In this pre-podcast bonus episode, one of Other Mothers Podcast co-hosts, Lindsay, explains what that means.  Listen in, share your thoughts.  And until next time-be patient; be kind

    You are loved.  We see you.  You are not alone.  We are with you.

    Follow us on Instagram and Facebook at: othermotherspodcast

    Share your stories and thoughts with us at: [email protected]

    Love that theme song? Check out Darcie A. Hingula's new album: Songs in the Key of Ukulele

    5 min
  • Consent to Share Our Stories

    This is a brief episode to remind our listeners that we are being very vulnerable in sharing our stories.  Lindsay is in a unique position with her cohosts: While she has a strong relationship with her step-son's bio-mom, she also has her as a co-host.  Many of the stories shared will involve Franci.  Recognizing that some of these stories my not reflect well on her as the bio-mom, Lindsay is asking for consent to share their stories, and also asking the audience to withstand judgment as best they can: the people in our stories about have grown.  While it is difficult to not practice our own for of revisionist history, Ellen, Franci, and Lindsay believe very strongly that the stories of our fumbles and mistakes will help other  mothers- biological and steps!  This is about creating better environments for everyone, so thank you for accepting our vulnerability.

    You are loved.  We see you.  You are not alone.  We are with you.

    Follow us on Instagram and Facebook at: othermotherspodcast

    Share your stories and opinions with us at: [email protected]



    7 min
  • Teaser 4

    Children have such little say in their lives: even more so when in a blended family.  As bonus moms, and as parents in general, we have to keep in mind that "they don't get to wake up and just be..."

    You are loved.  We see you.  You are not alone.  We are with you.

    Follow us on Instagram and Facebook at: othermotherspodcast

    Share your stories and opinions with us at: [email protected]

    Love that theme song? Check out Darcie A. Hingula's new album: Songs in the Key of Ukulele

    2 min
  • Teaser 3

    Comparisons are hard!  Do you feel like its a personal attack when your step-kids compare you to their other home?  We can certainly understand that!  Hopefully, you will find a little help in overcoming that in our upcoming episodes!

    Until then:

    You are loved.  We see you.  You are not alone.  We are with you.

    Follow us on Instagram and Facebook at: othermotherspodcast

    Share your stories and opinions with us at: [email protected]

    Love that theme song? Check out Darcie A. Hingula's new album: Songs in the Key of Ukulele

    2 min
  • Other Mothers Trailer

    A taste of our story in this short trailer: we are sharing all sorts of feelings, and helping each other through the winding, bumpy road that is step-parenting.  Other Mothers out there:  You are loved.  We see you.  You are not alone.  We are with you.

    Follow us on Instagram and Facebook at: othermotherspodcast

    Share your stories and thoughts with us at: [email protected]

    Love that theme song? Check out Darcie A. Hingula's new album: Songs in the Key of Ukulele

    6 min
  • Teaser 2

    Part of a modern, mixed-up, beautiful, blended family, Ellen, Franci, and Lindsay discuss what it means to be a Step-Mom in today’s world.  One of our Other Mothers Podcast co-hosts, Ellen, shares a small piece of her story!

    Stay tuned for more to come!

    You are loved.  We see you.  You are not alone.  We are with you.

    Follow us on Instagram and Facebook at: othermotherspodcast

    Share your stories and opinions with us at: [email protected]

    Love that theme song? Check out Darcie A. Hingula's new album: Songs in the Key of Ukulele

    1 min
  • Teaser 1

    Part of a modern, mixed-up, beautiful, blended family, Ellen, Franci, and Lindsay discuss what it means to be a Step-Mom in today’s world.  Other Mother co-hosts Franci and Lindsay reminisce briefly in the sharing of pasts experiences with their Bio-Mom vs Step-Mom experience.

    You are loved.  We see you.  You are not alone.  We are with you.

    Follow us on Instagram and Facebook at: othermotherspodcast

    Share your stories and opinions with us at: [email protected]

    Love that theme song? (US TOO!!!) Check out Darcie A. Hingula's new album: Songs in the Key of Ukulele

    1 min

About Other Mothers Podcast

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Part of a modern, mixed-up, beautiful, blended family, Ellen, Franci, and Lindsay discuss what it means to be a Step-Mom in today’s world. All of the joys and difficulties that come with being an…