Radical Stepmoms

Welcome to Season SIX!!!  Christina kicks off the season by discussing the most important topic when it comes to blended family life: your relationship. On this episode you'll meet April, a marriage and family therapist and stepmom. April discusses the common issues she sees blended couples and stepmoms struggling with most and shares the advice and tips she often provides. How do we make an effort to not be another statistic? April also chats about the workbook she designed specifically for our kids. How can we help them transition better into blended family life? Listen in! 

I am excited for another amazing season! If you would like to be a guest - apply here! 

About My Guest:

I am a licensed marriage counselor and family therapist serving Florida State. My services include individual therapy, pre-marital counseling, Marriage Therapy, divorce counseling or therapy, Depression Therapy, couple and family counseling. I help couples deal with moments of disconnection and create a space of safety where partners can reconnect with one another and provide shelter from heightened conflict, increased hostility and distress.

Learn More About April

April's Workbook: The Blended Family Activity Book

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Christina welcomes Elizabeth, to chat gaining primary custody, parallel parenting and when the ex lights the olive branch on fire. As a Behavioral Specialist, Elizabeth shares her wisdom in being able to respond to difficult behaviors from....everyone. Listen in! 

This episode wraps up Season 5! We'll take a short break and Season 6 will start in a few weeks! 

About My Guest: 

My name is Elizabeth Taylor, I am a behavior specialist for elementary aged children. I specialize working with children with emotional disturbances. I have been a stepmom for nearly 6 years. I love to read, kickbox, and cultivate my relationship with Jesus Christ. Find her on the gram @with.peace.and.courage

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!

Christina welcomes Dr. Amy Baker to discuss parental alienation, what it is and best practices on how to navigate it. What does the research say about alienation and how to stay connected to the kids? How do grown kids reconcile with their alienated parent? Amy discusses her work and the books you can read now to help guide you through this difficult road. Listen In!

About My Guest: 

Dr. Baker has a PhD in developmental psychology and is the author or co-author of 9 books and over 100 journal articles. Her books include "Adult children of parental alienation" "Co-parenting with a toxic ex" and "surviving parental alienation." Dr. Baker has served as an expert witness around the country, offers training for legal and mental health professionals, and provides individual telephone coaching for targeted parents. Her website is www.AmyJLBaker.com

So much more than a podcast!!! 

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Want a little more support? Schedule a 1:1 session or become a Radical Member? Head to my website!

**This episode is sponsored by Equilibria. Use discount code: Radicalstepmom to save 15% **

Christina is answering listener's questions in a rapid fire Q&A. Will she be getting a gift for BM this year? Is it normal to feel protective over your ours baby? Christina chats parallel parenting, when and if you stray from the parenting plan... BANANAS and more! Listen in! 

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 Equilibria. Use discount code: Radicalstepmom to save 15% **

Christina chats with Ashley-Nichole who shares her experience of having multiple stepmoms and how it's shaped her role as a stepmom to her two bonus-daughters. They discuss holding the title of "stepmom" without a marriage certificate, finding her "place" in her home and what led her to writing a children's book, "Wicked Awesome Stepmother". Disney did us dirty, but Ashley-Nichole is confronting that narrative! Listen in! 

About My Guest: 

Ashley-Nichole was raised by her mother and stepmother in Ft. Myers, Florida, but it wasn't until she became a stepmom, herself, that she drew inspiration for her first children's book, Wicked Awesome Stepmother. She is passionate about creating stories that will give a voice to children and families of non-traditional backgrounds by sharing messages of inclusion, understanding, empathy and kindness. She loves to travel and has been to over 44 countries ''and counting.'' Her childhood passion for travel led her to pursue a career as a Flight Attendant, a position she has held with Delta Air Lines for over fifteen years. She currently resides in Newnan, Georgia with her partner, Eric, and her two bonus-daughters.

Find her on social media: @ wickedawesomestepmother

Find Her Book:  https://www.wickedawesomestepmother.com/books

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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!**

Christina welcomes Ryan to discuss two topics that impact many stepmoms: step-parent alienation and trying to conceive. When the ex is committed to hating on the stepmom, what can you do? How do you respond when your stepkid says, "my mom doesn't like you?" Ryan also shares her story of trying for an ours baby. As a stepmom navigating fertility, Ryan gives her insights and words of validation and hope to others also waiting for their exciting news.

To all the stepmoms who resonate with this episode - I'm sending you love and light. I hope you find comfort in knowing you're never alone. 

About My Guest: 

I am 35 years old and have been married to my husband for 3 years (together for 4). My step-daughter is 7 years old, and I have been officially step-momming since my SD was 2.5. Since we got married, my husband and I have been trying to conceive an "ours" baby but have been met with several infertility struggles. I am an elementary school teacher, and I have a variety of obsessions including our family dog Ivy, Taylor Swift music, and Netflix.

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!**

Christina chats with Anna, a child and family advocate, a conscious parenting coach and STEPMOM. Anna shares her story of meeting her partner and kids, how her background grounds her in the stepmom role and ways to thoughtfully connect with our stepkids. Anna also shares her beautiful engagement story and how taking on the title "stepmom" feels to her and her family. Listen in!

About My Guest:

I am a children and family advocate. Alongside my work directly aimed at helping children develop social + emotional skills through my company Otterly, I also provide parent consulting services to parents and caregivers seeking to create more peaceful relationships with the children in their lives.

www.annaskates.co Or on Instagram @anna_skates

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!**

Christina welcomes Julie Menanno, Marriage and Family Therapist and content creator of Instagram's The Secure Relationship. Our success in stepmotherhood begins with the relationships with our partners. In this episode, Julie discusses attachment styles and how we can notice and overcome our negative cycles. How can we communicate better with our partners? How can advocate for ourselves and hold space for others? Can a stepmom stop being a "fixer"? Listen in! 

About My Guest: 

Julie Menanno MA is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and Relationship Coach. Julie is trained in Emotionally Focused Therapy for Couples and specializes in working with attachment issues within relationships. While Julie’s first passion is treating couples, she also provides invaluable relationship insights and advice to nearly 1 million followers on Instagram. She is currently working with Simon and Schuster on a book, Secure Love. Secure Love is scheduled for a December 2023 release date and will be translated into multiple languages. In addition to her work as an author and social media creator, Julie hosts a bi-weekly Patreon discussion group on a variety of relationship and self-help topics. In her spare time Julie enjoys hiking, skiing, Pilates, reading about psychology, and studying Italian.  @thesecurerelationship

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!**

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!  

Christina is back for another Q&A AND offering her insights on a topic we HAVE to discuss as stepmoms. She answers how she introduces herself, are drop offs better at school or in person, how her family manages holidays and more! What's her hot take? Listen in! 

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!**