Most content about blended families tells you to stay positive, be patient, and give it time. This podcast does something different. It tells the truth — about the hard dynamics, the invisible grief, the identity loss, the moments of genuine love that exist alongside genuine pain.
If you've ever felt like the stepparenting advice out there wasn't written for your actual life — this is for you.
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New here? Start with these. These episodes are a good place to begin — not because they're the most polished, but because they're the ones people send to their friends at midnight with the message: 'listen to this.'
What happens when the person who is supposed to co-parent with you becomes your biggest source of conflict and your stepkids ...
There comes a point in some co-parenting situations where the traditional approach simply does not work. And when you get ...
If you are navigating a blended family, you already know that co-parenting is one of the most complicated parts of the equation.
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What happens when the person who is supposed to co-parent with you becomes your biggest source of conflict and your stepkids ...
There comes a point in some co-parenting situations where the traditional approach simply does not work. And when you get ...
If you are navigating a blended family, you already know that co-parenting is one of the most complicated parts of the equation.
On this week's episode, Lina sits with Ben to discuss his life story and men's mental health. Ben is the creator behind Ben Keeps ...
You are a whole person outside of this role. It's time to start living like it. Subscribe to The Stepparenting Network for real, honest ...
It sounds simple. But if you're a stepparent, you know it's one of the hardest things to actually do. Stepping back and letting the bio ...
Nobody is coming to save you in this role. And the sooner you accept that — the sooner everything changes. As a stepparent ...
Are you a stepparent who feels like you've completely lost yourself in this role? You're not alone — and it doesn't have to stay that ...
What is the real sacrifice that childless and childfree stepmoms make? And why is it something few people truly understand?
What is the real sacrifice childless and childfree stepmoms make? And why does no one talk about it openly? In this powerful ...
Imposter syndrome doesn't just show up at work—it shows up at home too, especially in stepmotherhood. In this episode, I'm ...
In this episode, we explore the emotional challenges of blending families with Erin, an emotional intelligence coach who helps ...
In this episode, Lina Shine talks about how choosing authenticity in stepparenting transformed her experience and became one of ...