Radical Stepmoms

By Radical Stepmoms with ChristinaParenting Kids & Family

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Radical Stepmoms episodes

June 09, 2021 S3: Episode 18: Learning to be unbothered by social media, high conflict and child support w/ guest Naja Hall
Christina welcomes the lovely Naja Hall to discuss how to manage a high conflict ex on social media, navigating the impacts of child support, insecurities and more. Naja is a force, and her stepmom energy is inspiring. Listen in and learn how to be "unbothered".
About My Guest:
Naja is a stepmom to 3 and knows the hardships of parental alienation and unsuccessful attempts at justice in family court. She used her experience and drive to create her platform for blended families, Blended and Black. Her vision has created a space where women from all races, backgrounds, ages, and perspectives can congregate on common ground: How To Be An Unbothered Stepmom.
So much more than a podcast!!!
Instagram: @radicalstepmomspodcast
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**This episode is sponsored by StepMom Magazine. Use discount code: Radical20 to save 20% **
50 min
June 02, 2021 S3: Episode 17: Our girl G is back & ready to spill the tea on what's happening in her world
Grab your beverage of choice and get excited... Christina welcomes back Genet and she's ready to give an update on where she's at in her stepmom journey. It's no secret, blended family life is hard and being a stepmom is one one of the hardest things we've taken on. What keeps us strong? When is too much, too much? How do we know if we're making the right choice, and for the right reasons? Genet is keeping it real and raw, listen in.

So much more than a podcast!!!
Instagram: @radicalstepmomspodcast
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Head to my website! www.radicalstepmomspodcast.com
**This episode is sponsored by StepMom Magazine. Use discount code: Radical20 to save 20% **
1 hr 9 min
May 26, 2021 Season 3: Episode 16: When a stepdaughter becomes a stepmom w/ Guest Lindy
How has our own childhood impacted our experience as a stepmom? On this episode, Christina welcomes Lindy who shares her story of being a stepdaughter turned stepmom. What was her experience like being in a blended family? How has her relationship with her own stepmom shaped how she is with her own stepdaughters? Listen in as Lindy also shares about her fertility struggles, how her partner supports her in her role and her advice for new and seasoned stepmoms! Enjoy!
About My Guest:
Lindy works in public policy in the San Francisco Bay Area, where she lives with her fiancé and two stepdaughters. She’s navigating 2nd marriages, 2nd families and some huge firsts while trying to figure out how to thrive in her 30s. You can find her on Instagram @lilsteps_bigsteps
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% **
1 hr 5 min
May 19, 2021 S3: Episode 15: A stepdad's story of stepping up & loving hard through the chaos w/ special guest, Doug
Christina welcomes one of her best friends on to discuss his blended life. Doug is a bio dad AND stepdad who has a lot to share about stepping up, managing a high conflict ex, parenting differences and keeping it about the kids. He shares what it's been like to be the bio dad and support his wife as a stepmom, and what he's needed to be successful as a stepdad. Talking to Doug is like chatting with another stepmom - he GETS it! Listen in!
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% **
1 hr 23 min
May 12, 2021 Season 3: Episode 14: Hers, His and theirs, a stepmom with many hats w/ guest Kelly
Christina chats with Kelly, a mom to 2, a stepmom to 3, and add two ours babies makes SEVEN kids! Kelly shares her stepmom story and how she manages the many hats she wears. Does her role as a stepmom impact her identity as a bio mom? How has she transitioned into motherhood with her ours babies? How does she take care of herself when she's always caring for others? What does a blended family need to be happy and healthy? Listen in!
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% **
1 hr 10 min
May 05, 2021 S3:Episode 13: Wisdom from a seasoned stepmom who survived to tell about it, w/ Guest Tina
In this special episode, Christina chats with her husband's stepmom to hear about her 30+ years experience in this role. She shares how quickly she dove in, how she navigated insecurities, the teen years and how an act of disengaging saved her family. Christina and Tina discuss the parallels of their lives and the similarities of every stepmom journey. Tina is definitely a radical stepmom who's been through the trenches. If you're looking for a success story...listen in!
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% **
1 hr 16 min
April 28, 2021 S3: Episode 12: An open conversation about antiracism and what we can do as stepmoms, w/ guest Avril
As stepmoms we are presented with the privilege of influencing and teaching our step-children. Some topics carry more weight than others. In this episode, Christina chats with Avril, a stepmom and social justice advocate to discuss raising antiracist children, and the steps white parents can take to look at their own beliefs and biases. We are at a deep and urgent need for change in our society, and it starts with the conversations we have at home. Lean into any discomfort or curiosity, and listen in.
About My Guest:
Avril Williams is an art educator, yoga teacher, entrepreneur and advocate for social justice. Her experience growing up on a farm in Maine within a mixed-race blended family has played a part in who she is today. After leaving her home state she attained her degree in art education, a yoga teacher certification, and has travelled extensively internationally. In doing so, she realized the importance of making our dreams reality, living authentically and being active in how we choose to show up in the world. Avril now owns her own business, A Dandy Line with Avril, to help others do the same through what she calls “creative intentional living”.
www.adandylinewithavril.com
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
1 hr 15 min
April 21, 2021 S3:Episode 11:Talking to our kids about puberty and other uncomfortable things w/ guest Sarah Spoule
Talking about puberty and sex with our kids doesn't have to make us break out in an anxious rash. In this episode, Christina chats with sexuality educator Sarah Spoule to answer questions like: what is the typical age to have the "sex talk"? How do we talk to our kids about their bodies and boundaries without shaming? How do we navigate these conversation when there's differences in households? Listen in as Sarah shares how to makes these conversations less scary, and more normalized.
About My Guest:
Sarah is a sexuality educator and mum-of-three. She supports all sorts of parents to build even more connection with their growing kids by talking about sensitive subjects like bodies, sex and consent.
Find her: www.instagram.com/iamsarahsproule/ www.sarahsproule.com
Mentioned on this Episode:
Breaking the Hush Factor: Ten Rules for Talking with Teenagers about Sex by Karen Rayne
www.amaze.org
50 min
April 14, 2021 S3: Episode 10: Blending a family, cultures and finding your "why?" as a stepmom, with guest Kimberly
Christina and the lovely Kimberly King chat how blended life changes after an ours baby and how despite it's challenges, we feel we were meant to be stepmoms. Kim shares her story of moving to a new country with her family (including the ex) and the complexities of being in a interracial/multicultural marriage. What considerations does a stepmom have when blending cultures and family values? What has helped her the most in bonding with her stepkids? What's her "why?" when things get hard? Listen in!
About My Guest:
Kimberly King is a Certified Stepfamily Coach using her knowledge and personal experiences to help unique blended families navigate their way toward a peaceful + happy home. The stepmom of 2 is also biracial woman in an interracial + multicultural marriage and blended family, She's a chef by passion and you can usually find her in the kitchen cooking up delightful dishes or doting on her handsome 2 year old. The Kings have recently traded city life for island life with a move from Los Angeles all the way to Jamaica.
Find her here www.honestlymum.com
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52 min
April 07, 2021 S3: Episode 9: Co-sleeping, disengaging, and the answer to resentment with guest Karen
Let's chat disengaging, discipline, stepmom wins AND fails, being a child-free stepmom navigating infertility and... co-sleeping! This episode is jam packed with nuggets of insights and wisdom that will leave you saying, "Yeeesssss!." Listen in as Christina chats with Karen, a stepmom who has learned what "stepping back" means to her and how boundaries saved her from resentment.
About My Guest:
Karen is a 31 year old wife, stepmom to her 8 year old son and a fur mom to a 1 year old rescue mutt. She works in Accounting but has her Masters in English. She loves to read, help other stepmamas try to navigate their journeys and write. Her true passions are baking and horror movies.
Read her blog: https://theatypicalchildlessstepmom.blogspot.com/
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
1 hr 1 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…