Are you dating someone with kids? Are you new to the stepmom gig and you're internally freaking out? This episode is for you! Christina chats with Sabrina, Jennifer and Josie who are all in different parts of their journey. From 1 year in, to 10+ years experience raising kids they didn't create, these four stepmoms chat about all the things they wish they would have known. And even if you're a seasoned stepmama, they chat how they've coped through the hard times and what has kept them strong. Grab your beverage of choice, and listen in! Mentioned in this Episode: “Grieving the life you thought you’d have” on Love & Life Podcast w/ Dr. Karin Links: Apple Podcast: smarturl.it/EP105-APPL Spotify: smarturl.it/EP105-SPTFY ----------------------------------------------------- We are more than just a podcast:   Find us on Instagram @radicalstepmomspodcast or www.radicalstepmomspodcast.com  We provide 1:1 stepmom support so you never have to feel alone in this journey.

Christina welcomes Emily and Nikki on to discuss the topic of raising TEENAGERS. They are gross, full of hormones and expensive! How do you deal with discipline? Who had the sex talk? How do you manage social media? How do you keep your sanity?! Listen in as we talk about it all!  ----------------------------------------------------- We are more than just a podcast:   Find us on Instagram @radicalstepmomspodcast or www.radicalstepmomspodcast.com  We provide 1:1 stepmom support so you never have to feel alone in this journey.

School is back in session and parents everywhere are freaking the fuck out. Stepmoms are no exception. In this episode, Christina welcomes 4 other stepmoms to discuss what their online learning plans look like in their homes. 

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Christina welcomes stepmoms Julie, Cheyenne and Brianne on the first Episode in the "Be Our Guest" Series.  Though they collectively dislike the term "childless stepmom", the four discuss the challenges many stepmoms face when they're raising children they didn't create.  They open up their hearts and share their experiences with not being seen as a "real" mom, jealousy, fertility and much more.  What has been the hardest? And what has helped them navigate these emotions? Listen in, you're not alone.  

Episode Notes:  If you'd like to reach out to the guest stepmoms, you can find them via Instagram.

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In this episode Christina welcomes Jessica from the Husband In Law Podcast. Jessica shares her unique journey to step-motherhood and the beautiful relationship she continues to have with her ex-husband.  Christina and Jessica discuss the challenges of blending a family and the process of grief when you realize that "picture perfect" co-parenting family may not be possible.  What magical things can happen when you realize the only person you can change or control is yourself? To hear more about Jessica's story and to join her fabulous community, you can find her here:  Podcast available on any platform: Husband In Law  Instagram: @husband_in_law 

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Christina and Genet get you caught up and chat about their recent stepmom success stories. We're all waiting for that one big stepmom WIN and Genet got hers! Christina chats disengagement struggles and some other shit....literally.  As always, they keep it raw and real by discussing how the world's current events are impacting their hearts and blended families. Genet shares her personal experiences of being a black stepmom in a bi-racial blended family, and Christina discusses what she's doing as a white mom/stepmom to educate her kids and continue having those teaching AND learning moments. The words we use matter. The conversations we have matter.  Black Lives Matter. 

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Christina is welcoming back Maarit from Blended Family Frappé... but this time with her husband, Dan! The two have been together for over 10 years and are veteran's to the blended family life.  Dan speaks from his perspective as both a father and step dad, and what he's learned along they way. Partners...take notes! Maarit shares their challenges with different parenting styles and what she would have done differently. Grab your partner and listen in to their words of wisdom!  

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Christina welcomes Nina, a stepmom to two girls, and a mama to two "ours baby" boys. They discuss Nina's experience of navigating the emotions of being the 3rd wife, and the complexities of co-parenting with two different birth moms. Christina and Nina also bond over what it's like to introduce an "ours baby" and what half-sibling bonding looks like. There's a lot of good stuff in this one. Grab your glass, and enjoy! 

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Happy Podcast Anniversary you Radical Stepmamas!  Genet and Christina reflect on their past year on the podcast and share their gratitidue for their amazing listeners and followers. Genet shares her recent experience in "stepping back"  amidst COVID-19 and Christina shares how she surprised herself with Mother's Day looming.  Grab your beverage of choice and let's CHEERS to ONE YEAR! 

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