Radical Stepmoms

Season 8: Episode 21: When the “fixer” is done fixing and chooses her own peace with guest, Shanae

Christina welcomes Shanae, a woman who fell in love, admittedly ignored all the red flags and decided the high conflict life was not for her. Shanae shares how she fell into the role of “fixer” and how she realized her partner was the one stealing her peace. Now that she’s a biomom on the other side, what would she tell her younger self? As a stepmom, we ask ourselves “is it worth it”? When did Shanae know it wasn’t and knew it was time to walk away?  Listen in!  So much more than a podcast!!! Follow along on ⁠Instagram⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/radicalstepmomspodcast/] Need some support? ⁠Schedule with Christina!⁠ [https://chatwithchristina.as.me/] ⁠Become a Member⁠ [https://www.patreon.com/radicalstepmomspodcast] and hang with other stepmoms! ⁠www.radicalstepmomspodcast.com⁠ [http://www.radicalstepmomspodcast.com/]

Season 8: Episode 20: The Invisible Stepmom at the Holiday Table with Guest Michelle

Christina welcomes back special guest Michelle to chat stepmoms during the holidays. Stepmoms are vulnerable to feeling invisible on any day, but the holiday season adds a special zing. How do we handle the emotions of grief, comparison and guilt? How do we protect ourselves from burnout when it feels like all the magic depends on us? How do we advocate to feel seen in our families? Listen in!  About My Guest:  Coach Michelle is a high conflict resolution coach, an attorney, and a badass single mom. She helps parents disengage from high conflict relationships, getting them out of court, and stepping back into their lives. Her unique combination as a certified Martha Beck life coach, a lawyer for almost 20 years, her field of study in Psychology, and her own personal family law experience, makes Michelle a well-rounded coach, capable of helping parents learn how to disengage from a challenging and protracted co-parenting relationship. Find her on IG: coachmichellesd Website: www.coachmichelle.club [http://www.coachmichelle.club] So much more than a podcast!!! Follow along on ⁠Instagram⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/radicalstepmomspodcast/] Need some support? ⁠Schedule with Christina!⁠ [https://chatwithchristina.as.me/] ⁠Become a Member⁠ [https://www.patreon.com/radicalstepmomspodcast] and hang with other stepmoms! ⁠www.radicalstepmomspodcast.com⁠ [http://www.radicalstepmomspodcast.com/]

Season 8: Episode 19: When Blending a Family Feels More Like It’s Breaking Apart with Therapist and Stepmom Tarah and Husband EJ

Christina welcomes stepmom Tarah and her husband EJ to discuss their transitions into blending. The three discuss why resentment builds in blended families and how to address it before it causes emotional distance. Where and why do many couples get stuck and what can they do to prepare and heal? Tarah and EJ offer their professional and personal experience in assisting couples out of the trenches - Listen in!  About My Guest Tarah Kerwin is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and co-founder of Relationship Renovation, a thriving therapy practice in Tucson, AZ, dedicated to transforming couples’ lives through authentic connection and empowerment. With a Master’s in Clinical Psychology, she leads the innovative Relationship Renovation @ Home Program, designed to support couples on a national and global level with essential tools to strengthen their relationships from anywhere. As the co-host of the popular Relationship Renovation Podcast, Tarah delves into the complexities of love, helping listeners navigate real-life challenges with empathy and insight. Find them on IG [https://www.instagram.com/relationship_renovation/] https://relationshiprenovation.com/ [https://relationshiprenovation.com/] So much more than a podcast!!! Follow along on ⁠Instagram⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/radicalstepmomspodcast/] Need some support? ⁠Schedule with Christina!⁠ [https://chatwithchristina.as.me/] ⁠Become a Member⁠ [https://www.patreon.com/radicalstepmomspodcast] and hang with other stepmoms! ⁠www.radicalstepmomspodcast.com⁠ [http://www.radicalstepmomspodcast.com/]

Season 8: Episode 18: Divorce, finding love and blending with faith & intention with guest, Lisa

Christina welcomes Lisa, a mom who divorced and is currently dating a man with kids. Many of them adults. Lisa shares her story of divorce, protecting and respecting her kids, and how she's had to grow so she doesn't fall into that high conflict category. Even when her kids are grown, how are they impacted by her new relationship? Christina also shares her personal experience of being the stepkid, and now wearing both mom and stepmom hats. Listen in! Meet Our Guest! Lisa Sander is a 24-year veteran nurse turned coach, speaker, and co-host of Our Healer, Our Protector. She’s known for something she calls The Healing Chair Talk,  a space where people naturally open up and experience emotional breakthroughs. After decades of supporting patients and peers within the hospital system, Lisa felt a calling to help people reconnect with themselves, with one another, and with God. Today, she works with individuals, couples, and families seeking transformation, especially during times of deep transition. Find her on IG [https://www.instagram.com/ourhealerourprotector/] So much more than a podcast!!! Follow along on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/radicalstepmomspodcast/] Need some support? Schedule with Christina! [https://chatwithchristina.as.me/] Become a Member [https://www.patreon.com/radicalstepmomspodcast] and hang with other stepmoms! www.radicalstepmomspodcast.com [http://www.radicalstepmomspodcast.com/]

Season 8: Episode 17: When Friends & Family Don’t Understand Stepmotherhood with guests Cynthia and Mackenzie

Christina welcomes Cynthia and Mackenzie to discuss how becoming a stepmom can impact our relationships with our family and friends. As our lives evolve into parenthood, how do our own parents embrace our new identities? What happens if our friends don’t support us? Do your parents takes on the step-grandparent role? What do you do when you want to be seen in your role, but your closest loved ones don’t understand? Listen in!  So much more than a podcast!!! Want to meet other stepmoms? ⁠Become a Member ⁠ [https://www.patreon.com/radicalstepmomspodcast]! Need that extra support? ⁠Schedule a session with Christina!⁠ [https://chatwithchristina.as.me/] Instagram: @radicalstepmomspodcast ⁠www.radicalstepmomspodcast.com⁠ [http://www.radicalstepmomspodcast.com/]