Stepping Forward Podcast

Sara and Rachel discuss how all kids are buttheads sometimes, not just stepkids, and how to tell the difference between regular buttheadery and blended buttheadery. You can reach us at [email protected], and you can find Sara at sarasusov.com.

"I would not hesitate to give my life for each one of them." --Kristin

Rach and Sara provide the details of an email interview with Kristin, a stepmom of 6 years. Her family has had some unconventional custody arrangements, and we really think you'll like to hear about those. Kristin talks about the good times, the hard times, and how her faith in God has gotten her through both.

As always, reach us at [email protected], or get step parent coaching from Sara at SaraSusov.com.

Sara and Rachel discuss infertility as step parents. It's not fun or even funny, but we have to find ways to cope with the tough things, like not being able to have as many babies as we want, or any babies at all. Does this sound relatable? Have you felt this grief? Join us for a discussion. As always, you can reach us at [email protected], and you can find Sara's step parent coaching site at SaraSusov.com.

Rachel and Sara discuss self-care as a step parent. They make some recommendations for different activities to find and maintain your sanity. Remember, you can reach us at [email protected], and you can find Sara's step parent coaching page at SaraSusov.com.

Sara and Rachel interview Brit from the podcast "Real Shit with Brit and Whit", which you can catch here. Brit is a stepmom who gets real with us in this fun episode about the emotional reality of stepparenting. Remember, you can reach us at [email protected]. Catch us on Instagram and Twitter @stepforwardshow, and find us on Facebook. You can also catch Sara at her website, sarasusov.com.

Rachel and Sara discuss the complex emotions stepparents experience surrounding the holidays of Mother's Day and Father's Day. What has your experience been with Mother's or Father's Day? Send us a voice memo or written email at [email protected]. 

Sara and Rachel discuss the different types of abuse and how to address those in your relationship with you significant other. This episode has possible triggers, although nothing graphic is discussed. Please be kind to yourself and listen to something calming and/or happy after listening to this episode. If you are looking for a step parenting coach, you can reach out to Sara on her website, SaraSusov.com. Email us at [email protected]. Please rate and review us on iTunes. Thanks for listening!

Join Rachel and Sara for a discussion about step parent mindfulness, anxiety, and mental health. If you're interested in one-on-one coaching sessions with Sara, please visit her website at SaraSusov.com. You can email us at [email protected]. Remember to rate and review us on iTunes or anywhere you can. 

In this episode, Rachel and Sara interview Ember, a stepmom of 18 years, who also happens to be Rachel's sister. She has had varied step parent experiences that are likely to be relatable to many of our listeners. Also, (spoiler alert) Ember is technically no longer a stepmom; she recently adopted her step children as adults. Find out more by listening. Remember to subscribe and rate us, please!