Tiny Pep Talks for Stepparents

By Blended Family Frappé

A short weekly podcast for struggling stepparents who need a quick pick-me-up. With love, from Blended Family Frappé. xo

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The podcast currently has 134 episodes available.

Tiny Pep Talks for Stepparents episodes:

March 01, 2026 🤷🏻‍♀️ You can’t compromise with crazy
Please don’t bother trying to follow typical co-parenting advice when the ex is high conflict.
The 10 Commandments of high-conflict co-parenting >>
Read the full transcript on Substack >>
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5min
February 22, 2026 🛑 Is your stepkid running the show?
How do you deal when your stepkid’s calling all the shots, positioning themselves (sometimes quite literally) in between you and your partner, and generally acting like they’re your partner’s partner, not you?
Read the full transcript on Substack >>
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6min
February 15, 2026 💌 An ode to the stepparents
You didn’t know it, but sometimes I’m a poet. Happy Valentine’s Day!
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3min
February 08, 2026 😖 Disengaging because of high conflict
What if trying to connect with your stepkid ends up backfiring big time as your partner's high conflict ex weaponizes it against you?
Read the full transcript on Substack >>
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3min
February 01, 2026 🤦🏻‍♀️ When none of this makes sense
How to deal with sarsaparilla rules in stepparenting. (And the rest of the world.)
Read the full transcript on Substack >>
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4min
January 25, 2026 💁🏻‍♀️ You don’t have to justify your feelings
Strong stepparenting emotions are a feature, not a bug; it’s okay to just feel that way.
RESOURCES MENTIONED:
🐒 Not Your Circus, Not Your Monkeys: The Frustrated Stepparent’s Guide to Reclaiming Personal Peace
🥰 17 coping tips for managing overwhelming emotions
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3min
January 18, 2026 💩 It’s not you — it’s stepparenting in high conflict.
If you’re blaming yourself for your stepfamily’s dysfunction, please stop. 🧡
Read the full transcript on Substack >>
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2min
January 11, 2026 💪🏼 Let’s get unstuck this year!
A pep talk for stepparents who are ready for change yet also exhausted.
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6min
December 14, 2025 😫 Are we blended yet??
Finding hope when stepfamily life feels a little too “one step forward, two steps back.”
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3min
December 07, 2025 🙌🏼 A mid-holiday season pep talk for stepparents
Because it sure feels weird trying to find an appropriate balance between “celebratory” and “boundaries.”
Read the full transcript on Substack >>
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How many episodes does Tiny Pep Talks for Stepparents have?

The podcast currently has 134 episodes available.

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