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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How many episodes does Tiny Pep Talks for Stepparents have?

The podcast currently has 142 episodes available.

Tiny Pep Talks for Stepparents episodes:

April 26, 2026 🧡 This is my last pep talk.
When I sat down and really thought about what’s the most important reminder I want to leave you all with, I decided every word I’ve spoken or written pretty much boils down to this:
Stepparenting is hard. Really, really hard. And struggling in this role does not make you a bad stepparent or a bad person.
Read the full transcript on Substack >>
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➡️ STRUGGLING? START HERE!
😱 WE ARE CLOSING! Here's what you need to know >>

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit blendedfamilyfrappe.substack.com
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7min
April 19, 2026 💝 We blended the hard way so you don’t have to
You might feel like you’re going through these stepparenting challenges alone, but I promise you are not alone.
Join us on Substack >>
Grab your FREE ticket to StepmomCon 2026! >>
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➡️ STRUGGLING? START HERE!
😱 WE ARE CLOSING! Here's what you need to know >>

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit blendedfamilyfrappe.substack.com
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5min
April 12, 2026 😩 Will the ex ever quit their nonsense??
Stepparents are not powerless when faced with a high-conflict ex. (Even though it can sure feel that way.)
Join us on Substack >>
Grab your FREE ticket to StepmomCon 2026! >>
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➡️ STRUGGLING? START HERE!
😱 WE ARE CLOSING! Here's what you need to know >>

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit blendedfamilyfrappe.substack.com
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6min
April 05, 2026 😬 My unpopular stepparenting opinions
You’re not doing stepparenting “wrong” if the typical advice doesn’t seem to apply to you.
Read the full transcript on Substack >>
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➡️ STRUGGLING? START HERE!
😱 WE ARE CLOSING! Here's what you need to know >>

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit blendedfamilyfrappe.substack.com
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5min
March 29, 2026 💪🏼 Stepparents are superheroes
Correction: stepparents are exhausted superheroes! Because holy cow this role feels impossible some days.
Read the full transcript on Substack >>
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This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit blendedfamilyfrappe.substack.com
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3min
March 22, 2026 ⏰ How long till the good part starts?
Stepparenting is tough, absolutely. But don’t let the negatives erase the hard-won positives.
Read the full transcript on Substack >>
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3min
March 15, 2026 🏆 And the award for most unexpected blending goes to…
We can’t predict the plot twists that just might lead our stepfamily to a surprise happy ending.
Read the full transcript on Substack >>
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This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit blendedfamilyfrappe.substack.com
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3min
March 08, 2026 😠 “My stepkid was super rude to me. Now what??”
4 tips to help you navigate one of the biggest bummers of stepparenting: rude stepkid behavior.
HOW TO ACTUALLY BLEND: The missing instruction manual for stepcouples >>
Read the Disengaging Essay >>
NOT YOUR CIRCUS, NOT YOUR MONKEYS: The frustrated stepparent’s guide to personal peace >>
Read the full transcript on Substack >>
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This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit blendedfamilyfrappe.substack.com
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5min
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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This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit blendedfamilyfrappe.substack.com
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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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This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit blendedfamilyfrappe.substack.com
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6min

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How many episodes does Tiny Pep Talks for Stepparents have?

The podcast currently has 142 episodes available.

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