Diving Deeper Into Stepmotherhood with Christina from Radical Stepmoms
About this episode
A conversation with Christina Nelson about the realities of stepmotherhood and practical advice for stepmoms.
In this episode, we're joined by Christina Nelson of Radical Stepmoms Podcast for an honest conversation about the realities of stepmotherhood. We discuss what it's really like entering a relationship with someone who already has a child, navigating difficult co-parenting dynamics, advocating for stepchildren with ADHD, and the grief many stepmoms experience when their blended family doesn't look the way they imagined. Christina also shares her perspective on one of the most misunderstood topics in the stepmom community: disengagement. We talk about resentment, boundaries, selective involvement, and how stepmoms can show up in ways that align with their values without losing themselves in the process. Whether you're a new stepmom or years into your journey, this episode is packed with practical advice, validation, and reminders that you're not alone. Topics discussed: • Meeting the bio mom for the first time • Co-parenting a child with ADHD • Stepmom resentment and burnout • What disengagement actually means • Ours babies and blended family grief • Kids in the marital bedroom • Building healthy boundaries as a stepmom Connect with Christina Nelson from Radical Stepmoms…
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