Christina chats with Kelly who shares her journey of being a pandemic stepmom, teens and parenting with a "performative" biomom. Do you feel like you live in a fishbowl? Is it weird to have never met the ex? With all the ups and downs, let's talk our greatest lifeline: Disengaging. 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! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/radicalstepmoms/message ..read more

In this solo episode, Christina shares what many stepmoms are asking about and gives her hot take. What if a stepmom doesn't want a relationship with the ex - no matter how nice she is? Is it ever okay to look at the ex's social media? How does a stepmom manage disciplining the stepkids? Christina chats it all! And if you're a stepmom who's super hard on herself...listen in. Christina shares some tips on how you can show more compassion for the amazing stepmom you are! Enjoy!  So much more than a podcast!!!  Find me on the Gram @radicalstepmomspodcast  Want a little more support ..read more

Christina welcomes Amanda who understands the highs and woes of having stepkids in extracurricular activites. What's the big deal? Well, let's chat about it! Do you show up to the games/practices? If you do - do you sit with the other parent? How do you handle the cost of uniforms? What do you do if the ex signs the kids up without telling you? How do our own values, needs and personality play a part in how we show up - or don't? We chat it all! Listen in!  So much more than a podcast!!!  Find me on the Gram @radicalstepmomspodcast  Want a little more support? Schedule a 1:1 ses ..read more

Content Warning: This episode discusses the loss of a child. Please check in with your heart and listen in only if you have the time and space. Christina welcomes Courtney to share her story of stepmotherhood.  Like many stepmoms, Courtney struggled with the role she played in her stepdaughter's life. After years of navigating a long distance relationship Courtney and her husband started building a case and filed for custody. Sadly, Courtney's stepdaughter's life was cut way too short. Courtney opens up about her special relationship with her stepdaughter, her complicated journey through ..read more

Christina chats with Jill, a Divorce Attorney who shares what to look for if you're headed to family court. In her book, "No One Dies From Divorce" Jill discusses what it takes to co-parent well and how to manage an alienating parent. What's the "right" way to divorce and where did our partners go wrong?  What's her experience in working with stepmoms? Is the legal system changing how stepmoms are represented? Listen in!  About My Guest:  Jill L. Coil dually licensed in both Texas and Utah where she has focused her practice on Family Law. Jill founded Coil law in December of 201 ..read more

Christina chats with Anna a full-time stepmom who has been through high conflict, custody battles, control issues with communication, self esteem and guilt. Any of this sound familiar? Anna shares her experience with full custody stepmom life, the pros and cons, what helps and doesn't help and what she struggles with most. They chat how to support stepkids who don't see their other parent often and the ever changing "seasons" of stepmotherhood. Grab your beverage of choice and listen in! About My Guest:  Anna, 29 years old, stepmom for 7 years, full time stepmom for 5 years to a tota ..read more

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 e ..read more

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 rea ..read more

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 ..read more

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% ** --- Send in a voice message ..read more