Radical Stepmoms

By Radical Stepmoms with ChristinaParenting Kids & Family

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October 12, 2022 Season 5: Episode 11:A power couple who know the ups and downs of alienation, courts and all the corners of a big blended life with guest, Jenny & Sam
Christina welcomes back Jenny and Sam (S3:E33) to get an update on their full house of crazy and love. Jenny chats her many hats of being a mom, stepmom, adoptive mom, foster mom and wife. Sam shares his tips for preparing for court and how to maintain a happy and healthy relationship with your partner (grab your partner for this one!) Jenny and Sam are a power couple who knows the ups and downs of alienation, courts and all corners of a big blended life. How does Jenny balance it all? What's Sam's biggest piece of advice for partners? Listen in!
About My Guests:
We are Sam and Jenny. We've been married over 4 years now. Settled in Northwest Arkansas on our little farm. We are blended to the max. His kids, her kids, Steps, adopted step kids, foster kids, and a new adoption (our 'ours' baby), you can assume life is never dull here. We each have two exes we have children with. We have teens to toddlers and take in foster kids as well. We are so happy to share our experiences with everyone. We are in the works of starting a video podcast of our own together and look forward to continue to share and help others through this really hard stuff.
Want more from Jenny & Sam? They have a podcast! Find them on Instagram @familypiecespodcast
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!
**This episode is sponsored by StepMom Magazine. Use discount code: Radical20 to save 20% on your subscription!**
1 hr 12 min
October 05, 2022 Season 5: Episode 10: How understanding behavior and finding acceptance can make us better parents with guest, Jessica
Christina chats with Jessica, a mom, stepmom and Behavior Analyst who shares her insights on how she uses acceptance and mindfulness to navigate negative behaviors. Whether it's kid behaviors, partner or the ex...how can we accept the situation and begin to make necessary changes? They also chat about Jessica’s experience being mom and stepmom, and how she defined what those roles would mean. How did she respond to her ex’s new girlfriend? How does she find balance? Listen in!
About My Guest
My name is Jessica! I am a behavior analyst and have a strong focus on ACT (mindfulness).I have a 5 year old step daughter. I have a 3 year old daughter (my bio mother experience)My husband and I met when we each had a child and blended our family. We now have a newborn child together. Instagram: @Mindfulmama_bx
So much more than a podcast!!!
@radicalstepmomspodcast
Want to schedule a 1:1 session or become a Radical Member? Head to my website!
www.radicalstepmomspodcast.com
**This episode is sponsored by StepMom Magazine. Use discount code: Radical20 to save 20% **

1 hr 2 min
September 28, 2022 Season 5: Episode 9: Rapid Q&A with just ME and a very special guest....
Christina answers questions submitted by YOU! In a rapid Q&A Christina give words of advice and a few pep talks. Later in the show she welcomes back her husband to help with a few questions! Get ready to feel validated, laugh and say “hell yea”. Listen in!
Topics Discussed:
The difference between setting boundaries and leading with insecurity
How she defined her role as a stepmom
How to reclaim your identity
What was the ex's big news
How to handle the ex doing things differently
Managing insecurities about trying for and having an "Ours Baby"
So much more than a podcast!!!
@radicalstepmomspodcast
Want to schedulea 1:1 session or become a Radical Member? Head to my website!
www.radicalstepmomspodcast.com
**This episode is sponsored by StepMom Magazine. Use discount code: Radical20 to save 20% **
43 min
September 21, 2022 Season 5: Episode 8: Marrying a widower and becoming a fulltime stepmom, with guest Brandi
Christina chats with Brandi, a stepmom who fell in love with a man who experienced great loss and stepped in to care for their children. At 26, she is raising two kids full-time and shares her story of finding balance, identifying her role and doing a lot of growing up, really quickly. Brandi chats insecurity, talking to the kids about their mother who's passed and how she finds time for romance. Listen in!
About My Guest:
Brandi is a 26 year old full time step mom to 2 children, ages 4 and 6, and is newly married to her husband Corey. Besides being a blessed step mother, Brandi loves to spend her free time at Hobby Lobby and making memorial jewelry for those who have lost loved ones.
So much more than a podcast!!!
@radicalstepmomspodcast
Want to schedule a 1:1 session or become a Radical Member? Head to my website!
www.radicalstepmomspodcast.com
**This episode is sponsored by StepMom Magazine. Use discount code: Radical20 to save 20% **
36 min
September 14, 2022 Season 5: Episode 7: Conversations about disengaging and peace offerings with guest, Lauren
Christina welcomes Lauren, a stepmom who knew from a young age she never wanted children. When she started dating her now husband, she was honest about what she wanted her stepmom role to look like. Lauren is a happily disengaged stepmom who shares how she supports her husband, how she decides when to step in, her relationship with her stepdaughter and her advice for those wanting to edit their role and expectations. Christina and Lauren also chat about how to find compassion for the ex when there is very little inspiration to do so, and when a "peace offering" leads to a therapy session. Listen in, it's a great one!
Mentioned in this episode:
Peace Offering Blog
So much more than a podcast!!!
@radicalstepmomspodcast
Want to schedulea 1:1 session or become a Radical Member? Head to my website!
www.radicalstepmomspodcast.com
**This episode is sponsored by StepMom Magazine. Use discount code: Radical20 to save 20% **

49 min
September 07, 2022 Season 5: Episode 6: Learning to step back and a whole bunch of WTF?! with guest, Madison
Christina welcomes Madison, a stepmom whose special hobbies include: micromanaging, getting too involved, learning to step back and a whole bunch of WTF?! Can you relate? Madison shares her story of falling in love with "Dad of the Year", how she finds her role among 2 other Type A co-parents, being the house with consequences and oh-yes.... family therapy. What has drove Madison crazy and what keeps her sane? What was family therapy like? Listen in!
About My Guest:
Dr. Madison Kackley is research scientist who investigates dietary interventions and the relationship to physical and behavioral health, with a specific interest of cognitive function. Biggest accomplishments have been navigating grad school, being a step-mom of almost a decade to a currently 15year old and bio mom to an almost 1year old.
So much more than a podcast!
Come find me on Instagram @radicalstepmomspodcast
Need to chat with someone who gets it? Schedule a 1:1 Session!
Want to join a community of other stepmoms and make some friends? Become a Radical Member!
Learn more by heading to: www.radicalstepmomspodcast.com
**This episode is sponsored by StepMom Magazine. Use discount code: Radical20 to save 20% **
1 hr 6 min
August 31, 2022 Season 5: Episode 5: Reflecting back on your stepmom journey, with Guest Catherine
Christina chats with Catherine, a seasoned stepmom who shares her story of becoming a young stepmom, giving it your all, learning the truth about the ex (this might surprise you), and how she eventually walked away. What feedback does she get from her step-kids 23 years later? What has she done differently now that she's remarried and a stepmom...again? Catherine keeps it real, shares her wisdom and leaves you feeling empowered! Listen in!
Meet My Guest:
Catherine Shanahan is the Co-Founder of My Divorce Solution and mother and stepmother of seven. With over 30 years of experience in the financial industry, Catherine serves clients as a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA) and trained mediator. A Professional Daily Money Manager, Catherine is also former VP of the Buck County Collaborative Law Group, American Association of Daily Money Managers, Institute of Divorce Financial Analysts (IDFA) National Association of Women Business Owners, advisory council of Support Pay, and the Association of Divorce Financial Planners. As a mom and stepmom of seven and financial expert, Catherine’s experience with divorce left her wishing for better information, resources, and process for the financial separation that comes with divorce. As a result, Catherine co-founded My Divorce Solution with her business partner, Karen Chellew – the company she needed in her divorce.
You can find her here: www.mydivorcesolution.com and @mydivorcesolution
So much more than a podcast!!!
@radicalstepmomspodcast
Want to schedule a 1:1 session or become a Radical Member? Head to my website!
www.radicalstepmomspodcast.com
**This episode is sponsored by StepMom Magazine. Use discount code: Radical20 to save 20% **
55 min
August 24, 2022 Season 5: Episode 4: I definitely didn't sign up for this...full-time stepmom life with guest, Sam
Christina chats with Sam, a stepmom who became a fulltime stepmom after her stepdaughter's mom decided to move to another state. How has her role changed now that she's doing the "mom" thing 100%? How has she supported her stepdaughter through the transition? Sam shares the advantages, disadvantages, and some words of wisdom every stepmom needs to hear. Listen in!
So much more than a podcast!!!
@radicalstepmomspodcast
Want to schedule a 1:1 session or become a Radical Member? Head to my website!
www.radicalstepmomspodcast.com
**This episode is sponsored by StepMom Magazine. Use discount code: Radical20 to save 20% **
43 min
August 17, 2022 Season 5: Episode 3: The power of awareness and knowing it’s not about you with guest, Esmerelda
Christina chats with Esmerelda, a fellow social worker stepmom who shares her story of leading by example. Esmerelda discusses how to notice when the ex is acting out of insecurity, how to not take things personally and how she manages her complicated in-law dynamics. Listen in as Esmerelda describes her radical way of being a stepmom!
So much more than a podcast!!!
Instagram: @radicalstepmomspodcast
Want to schedule a 1:1 session or become a Radical Member?
Head to my website! www.radicalstepmomspodcast.com
**This episode is sponsored by StepMom Magazine. Use discount code: Radical20 to save 20% **
31 min
August 10, 2022 Season 5:Episode 2:Maintaining relationships when you’re a long distance stepmom with guest, Sydney
Christina welcomes Sydney, a stepmom who is navigating the challenges of being long distance from her stepkids. How do you develop and maintain relationships? How do you plan trips and manage important events? Sydney also shares how the age gap with her partner impacts her stepmom role and relationship. They chat awkward moments with the ex, boundaries and more! Grab your beverage of choice and listen in!
About My Guest:
Wife, stepmom, and beach lover – Sydney is a stepmom of two with a creative personality and a strong passion for planning. She loves to spend time with her family and enjoys relaxing at the beach. One of Sydney’s greatest accomplishments was landing the cover of “Stepmom Magazine” in February of 2021 where she discussed how she developed and continues to maintain a strong bond with her out-of-state stepchildren.
So much more than a podcast!!!
Instagram: @radicalstepmomspodcast
Want to schedule a 1:1 session or become a Radical Member?
Head to my website! www.radicalstepmomspodcast.com
**This episode is sponsored by StepMom Magazine. Use discount code: Radical20 to save 20% **
45 min

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Radical Stepmoms is a podcast about the good, bad and really ugly moments about raising a child that you didn’t create. Here I’ll discuss the realities of co-parenting, the ways stepmother hood…