Radical Stepmoms

By Radical Stepmoms with ChristinaParenting Kids & Family

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August 03, 2022 Season 5: Episode 1: How to MUVE your mindset forward in stepmotherhood, with guest Michelle
Christina kicks off Season 5 with Michelle, a full-time stepmom who strives to help others with their mindset, self-development, health and wellness. Michelle shares her story, struggles and insight into her unique situation of raising her stepdaughter after the passing of her mother. How does your own childhood impact your role as a stepmom? How can you heal while also supporting your stepkids? Listen in as they discuss how to shift your mindset, find gratitude and lean into your growth!
Cheers to Season 5!
About My Guest!
Throughout her 10 years as a Massage Therapist and 8 years of doing self-development and mindset work, Michelle has learned that one of the best ways to adapt to our ever-changing lives is to just keep moving forward. Making one decision at a time, and taking one step at a time. Michelle is the host of The MUVE Forward Podcast, a Stepmom, partner and an investor. Speaking on topics such as mindset, self-development, health and wellness and more, Michelle is an energetic and positive force who radiates with a good vibes only mindset wherever she goes.
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% **
50 min
June 29, 2022 Season 4: Episode 34: Full-time pandemic stepmom, ours babe and MILs - oh my! with guest, Jenifer
Christina wraps up Season 4 with Jenifer, a stepmom who was rushed into being a full-time stepmom during a pandemic. Jenifer shares her story of stepmotherhood, holding compassion for the ex, trying to conceive and the awkward pregnancy moments with the ex - yikes! They also share their MIL stories and the relationship between stepkiddo and ours babe. Listen in!
Thanks for an awesome season and I look forward to Season 5 in August!
About My Guest:
Jenifer has worked in government affairs (politics) and public affairs since 2009, working on behalf of businesses and industry on regulatory barriers and environmental policy. Recently, she has become a full-time stay-at-home mom to her 1 year old son and 12 year old step daughter (50/50 custody).
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
54 min
June 22, 2022 Season 4: Episode 33: Supporting & Celebrating Your LGBTQ+ Stepkid with guest, Chelsea
Christina chats with Chelsea who shares how she supports and celebrates her gay stepson. After spending years trying to fine tune their up and down relationship Chelsea shares it's never been better. In a world that isn't always welcoming to the LGBTQ+ community, how does a parent show up for their kid when they need them most? Listen In!
Resources:
https://itgetsbetter.org/
https://pflag.org/family
https://www.thetrevorproject.org/resources/
About My Guest:
A stepmom of two boys, dog momma of two. Nature lover, medical receptionist, gamer girl, Harry Potter lover, wife. My stepchildren have been in my life for nearly 10 years, and are entering the teenage years and constantly keeping me on my toes. To get away from the chaos and craziness, you'll find me either dancing or biking.
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
33 min
June 15, 2022 Season 4: Episode 32: Becoming a stepmom - Round Two with guest, Cynthia
Have you ever asked yourself if you would choose stepmom life all over again? In this episode Christina chats with Cynthia, a radical stepmom who shares her story of becoming a stepmom AGAIN. After breaking off her engagement with her ex, Cynthia had to navigate the relationship with her stepkids and find her balance again. Who helped her? What did she learn? What is she doing differently as she has found love and is once again a stepmom? There's some twists and turns in this one - buckle up and listen in!
About My Guest:
My name is Cynthia. I live in the Greater-Houston Area. I just finished up my law school career and will sit for the July 2022 Bar Exam. I have a very busy and rewarding career as a director at a tax consulting firm. I was previously a step mom to 2 kiddos. I like to joke that I got "called back up to active duty step momming" in the last 2 years because my current partner has 2 kids. I never thought I'd go through the whole blended family situation ever again, but I've been able to take the lessons learned from my first blended family and ensure my 2nd blended family healthier than ever before!
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
45 min
June 08, 2022 Season 4: Episode 31: How one couple remains strong while navigating high conflict with guest, Melissa and Todd
Christina chats with Melissa and Todd, high school friends who 20 years later reconnected through social media and are now living that blended life. Listen in as they share how they are managing a new marriage, a HCBM, parallel parenting, court and more!
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
59 min
June 01, 2022 Season 4: Episode 30: What? Like it's hard? Choosing not to be high conflict with guest, Rachel
Christina chats with Rachel about her blended family, zero to high conflict and how to find the humor amongst the WTF's?? Rachel and her ex-husband were able to co-parent and keep their issues out of the courtroom, but unfortunately Rachel couldn't avoid the conflict when she became a stepmom. How does Rachel manage her husband's ex? How does she battle the "how could she do that?" thoughts? What choices did Rachel make to not be high conflict herself? How does a stepmom's presence influence the drama? Listen in!
About My Guest!
Hi! I’m Rachel, a blended family mom of 6 and a longtime early education specialist & coach. My husband has experienced a very high conflict situation with his ex which included alienation. After over 6 years in court, much of which he was pro se, I have learned a lot about the family court system’s “dos and don'ts”. I use that experience coupled with my own breakup OUTSIDE of the court system to spread awareness and help both dads and their partners navigate conflict.
Find her on Instagram @Straightforward_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% **
52 min
May 25, 2022 Season 4: Episode 29: When there's no void to fill - finding your purpose as a stepmom with guest, Mandy
Christina welcomes Mandy, a stepmom who had a slow start into her role and led with optimism about what her blended life would be like. They discuss what it's like to be a stepmom when your close friends can't relate, having a higher needs stepkid who doesn't like you, parallel parenting and step-parenting in a multi-racial/cultural dynamic. Mandy didn't always feel connected to her stepson and struggled to find her "place"...listen in as she shares her story of adjustment, disengaging, and finding purpose. Enjoy!
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
May 18, 2022 Season 4: Episode 28: Surviving to thriving - overcoming resentment, grief and parental alienation with guest, Melissa
Christina chats with Melissa, a stepmom who has been through so many of the common stepparent aches, pains, and downright miseries. As her stepkids are entering adulthood, she is beginning to see the light at the end of the tunnel and is offering her insights and advice. As a product of divorce herself, Melissa jumped into her blended life trying to make it better and in the process lost her sense of self. She was forced to reevaluate her role in the family - how did she came out on the other side? Listen In!
About My Guest
Melissa is a stepmother of two teenagers, mother of two sons, math major, newbie artist, and wife. Her stepchildren have been in her life for almost 13 years. As her stepkids enter adulthood she is ready to close this chapter of their lives, move on, and enjoy her adult relationships with them.
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% **
40 min
May 11, 2022 Season 4: Episode 27: How self-love impacts your role as a stepmom with guest, Megan
When you think of stepmotherhood do you think about self-love and confidence? How can showing ourselves more compassion allow us to have more compassion for others? In the stepmom life we're faced with countless situations that cause us to doubt ourselves and to take things personally. In this episode, Christina welcomes fellow social worker and author Megan on to discuss how the way we view ourselves impacts not only our relationships, but our role as a stepmom. How can we improve our confidence, create boundaries and thrive? Megan shares about the workbook she created for women and how it can be a guide to growing your self-love. Listen In!
About My Guest:
A licensed clinical social worker, Megan graduated summa cum laude from James Madison University in Virginia with a bachelor’s degree in Social Work and a minor in Family Issues. She received her master’s degree in Clinical Social Work from Florida State University. For the last 22 years, Megan has provided mental health therapy in various settings, including domestic violence and sexual assault centers, foster care agencies, community-based mental health programs, hospice, and, currently, private practice. Megan's first book, Self-Love Workbook for Women (2020) became a best seller and has been translated into 18 languages. Her work has been recognized in the Chicago Tribune, Rolling Stone Magazine, Woman's World Magazine, and Elle Magazine UK.
Find Megan here: Website and on Instagram @meganloganlcsw
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% **
47 min
May 04, 2022 Season 4: Episode 26: Your Mother's Day pep-talk, with guest, Jess
Christina and Jess discuss the complex feelings that can accompany Mother's Day. Whether you want to be celebrated, dread it and can't wait for the day to end, feel content, fulfilled or everything in between... your feelings are VALID. So what can we do? Christina and Jess talk how they've celebrated (or not) the day, loyalty binds, advocating for your needs, handling gifts and how our partner's play a role. The day doesn't have to be a downer, listen in for a little pep-talk!
Happy Mother's Day, stepmoms.
I see you. You are loved and valued.
So much more than a 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% **
54 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…