Stepping Forward Podcast
By Stepping Forward Podcast
Stepping Forward PodcastJun 03, 2019
Epi. 45: Love in the time of Corona
Epi. 44: Personality Styles, Internalizing vs. Externalizing, Introversion vs. Extroversion
Epi. 43: Logistics of Multiple Households
Stepping Forward Podcast Trailer
A podcast for blended families.
Epi. 42: Parenting Stepkids with Disabilities—Education Edition
Epi. 41: Interview with Whit from The Real Sh*t with Brit and Whit (Bio Mom Series)
Epi. 40: Epigenetics and Why It Matters in Blended Families
Epi. 39: Get to Know Your Hosts Part 2
Epi. 38: Interview with Paulina Lagudi Ulrich, Writer/Director of Mail Order Monster
Epi. 37: Blended Holiday Beauty and Blues
Epi. 36: Interview with Jennifer Conkey of LeadHership Coaching
Epi. 35: Interview with Stepdad Quinn (Stepparenting Kids with Disabilities)
Epi. 34: Email Interview with Celeste from The Family Turf
Epi. 33: Body Modification and Communication
Epi. 32: Email Question from Anonymous Bonus Mom #2
Epi. 31: Interview with Stephanie & Kelly (Blended Widow/Widower Family)
Epi. 30: Interview with Katie's Quick Tips
Epi. 29: Creating Practical Traditions with Flexibility (STEPtember)
Epi. 28: STEPtember Interview with Rachel’s Parents
Epi 27: Sara’s STEPtember Interview with Her Kids
Epi. 26: STEPtember Interview with Sara's Mom, Marilyn
Epi 25: STEPtember Interview with Rachel's Stepkids
Go online to get our #STEPtember Challenge Calendar and hashtag us on social media for your chance to win a $25 giftcard in the month of Steptember 2019. In this episode, Rachel interviews her stepkids and gets some insights into their thoughts, preferences, and ideas. You might learn something about your kids or stepkids that you never thought of! Reach us at steppingforwardpodcast@gmail.com
Ep. 24: Interview with Taylor Proctor of Happiness Abound
In this episode, we interview Taylor Proctor of Happiness Abound. Taylor is a Transformational Happiness Mentor, and (you guessed it) she is here to talk to us about creating happiness in our crazy step-parent lives! This is a gem of an episode with some really good tips and exercises for accessing the age old"out with the bad, in with the good" mantra. If you like what you hear, check out Taylor's podcast here. With over 400 available episodes, you're sure to find some helpful insights into finding and making your own joy. ;-) You can reach us at steppingforwardpodcast@gmail.com, or on social media @stepforwardshow.
Epi. 23: Blended Family Lingo
What do you think of when you hear "BM"? How about "mini-wife syndrome"? In this episode, Sara and Rachel dig into the jargon that gets slung around in the blended family world. All we can say is, no matter what you think BM stands for, you'd better not be throwing it at anyone. ;-) Reach us at steppingforwardpodcast@gmail.com.
Epi. 22: Interview with Heidi Farrell of "Not Just a Stepmom"
Enjoy this interview with Heidi Farrell of "Not Just a Stepmom". We talk different (musician) personalities, age gaps between kids, and big life changes for everyone. Contact us at steppingforwardpodcast@gmail.com or through social media (@stepforwardshow).
Epi. 21: Interview with stepmom: Erika Weight
Epi. 20: Interview with Tim Watson of Blendcredible Podcast
Epi. 19: Interview with Tuniscia Okeke, CEO of Blending Our Love, Inc.
Epi. 18: Interview with Melanie Anthony of Stepmoms Alive
In this episode, Sara and Rachel interview Melanie Anthony, who runs a stepmom retreat in Austin Texas each year. To register for the conference, go to StepmomsAlive.com. You'll love Melanie's straightforward, Texan approach to being a stepmama. Email us questions at SteppingForwardPodcast@gmail.com, or find Sara at SaraSusov.com.
Episode 17: Get to Know Your Hosts
Episode 16: Kids Are Buttheads
Sara and Rachel discuss how all kids are buttheads sometimes, not just stepkids, and how to tell the difference between regular buttheadery and blended buttheadery. You can reach us at steppingforwardpodcast@gmail.com, and you can find Sara at sarasusov.com.
Episode 15: “Time Wounds All Heels”—Email Interview with Anonymous Bonus Mom #1
Episode 14: Email Interview with Kristin
"I would not hesitate to give my life for each one of them." --Kristin
Rach and Sara provide the details of an email interview with Kristin, a stepmom of 6 years. Her family has had some unconventional custody arrangements, and we really think you'll like to hear about those. Kristin talks about the good times, the hard times, and how her faith in God has gotten her through both.
As always, reach us at steppingforwardpodcast@gmail.com, or get step parent coaching from Sara at SaraSusov.com.
Episode 13: Infertility-- "I Always Try So Hard to Be a Good Hostess!"
Sara and Rachel discuss infertility as step parents. It's not fun or even funny, but we have to find ways to cope with the tough things, like not being able to have as many babies as we want, or any babies at all. Does this sound relatable? Have you felt this grief? Join us for a discussion. As always, you can reach us at steppingforwardpodcast@gmail.com, and you can find Sara's step parent coaching site at SaraSusov.com.
Episode 12: Self-care Isn't Selfish!
Rachel and Sara discuss self-care as a step parent. They make some recommendations for different activities to find and maintain your sanity. Remember, you can reach us at steppingforwardpodcast@gmail.com, and you can find Sara's step parent coaching page at SaraSusov.com.
Episode 11: The Real Brit (Interview with Brit from Real Sh*t with Brit and Whit)
Sara and Rachel interview Brit from the podcast "Real Shit with Brit and Whit", which you can catch here. Brit is a stepmom who gets real with us in this fun episode about the emotional reality of stepparenting. Remember, you can reach us at steppingforwadpodcast@gmail.com. Catch us on Instagram and Twitter @stepforwardshow, and find us on Facebook. You can also catch Sara at her website, sarasusov.com.
Episode 10: Mother's Day and Father's Day
Rachel and Sara discuss the complex emotions stepparents experience surrounding the holidays of Mother's Day and Father's Day. What has your experience been with Mother's or Father's Day? Send us a voice memo or written email at steppingforwardpodcast@gmail.com.
Episode 9: Abuse (Trigger Warning)
Sara and Rachel discuss the different types of abuse and how to address those in your relationship with you significant other. This episode has possible triggers, although nothing graphic is discussed. Please be kind to yourself and listen to something calming and/or happy after listening to this episode. If you are looking for a step parenting coach, you can reach out to Sara on her website, SaraSusov.com. Email us at steppingforwardpodcast@gmail.com. Please rate and review us on iTunes. Thanks for listening!
Episode 8: Mindfulness, Anxiety, and Mental Health
Join Rachel and Sara for a discussion about step parent mindfulness, anxiety, and mental health. If you're interested in one-on-one coaching sessions with Sara, please visit her website at SaraSusov.com. You can email us at steppingforwardpodcast@gmail.com. Remember to rate and review us on iTunes or anywhere you can.
Episode 7: Interview with Ember
In this episode, Rachel and Sara interview Ember, a stepmom of 18 years, who also happens to be Rachel's sister. She has had varied step parent experiences that are likely to be relatable to many of our listeners. Also, (spoiler alert) Ember is technically no longer a stepmom; she recently adopted her step children as adults. Find out more by listening. Remember to subscribe and rate us, please!
Episode 6: Flexibility
Sara and Rachel explore the topic of flexibility. Within your boundaries, it's great to be flexible! If you are looking for a step parent coach, you can find Sara's website at sarasusov.com. You can also find her blog there. Email us your questions, thoughts, and comments at steppingforwardpodcast@gmail.com
Episode 5: Boundaries with the Ex and the Kids
In this episode, we continue talking about boundaries in blended families. There are many types of boundaries for many different relationships, but all are important. Take some time to examine your boundaries regularly.
Episode 4: Boundaries with Your Partner
Rachel and Sara discuss creating healthy boundaries with your partner and protecting your energy as a stepparent. Contact us with emails or voicemails at steppingforwardpodcast@gmail.com. If you have any interest in being on the podcast or topics you'd like us to cover, please let us know.
Episode 3: When to Meet the Kids
Sara and Rachel discuss the ins and outs of meeting the kids for the first time, as well as ways to reframe potentially negative interactions and move forward with your stepkids. Also, Rachel had an "oops" moment and said her stepchild's name, so pardon the sound effect mid-episode. Send us your emails and voicemails at steppingforwardpodcast@gmail.com.
Episode 2: What We Wish We Had Known
BE PREPARED! Sara and Rachel (who were never Boy Scouts, in case you were wondering) address some questions to ask before becoming a stepparent, or what to ask your spouse now that you don't know already. Find the list of questions we talk about here.
Episode 1: Stepping Forward Podcast
Meet Sara and Rachel, two stepmoms who want to support you on your stepparenting journey. We will will introduce ourselves and the podcast, and we hope to hear from you soon so we can meet you! email us at steppingforwardpodcast@gmail.com or find us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
Introducing Stepping Forward
Join us in a podcast designed specifically for stepparents! We're destigmatizing the role of the wicked stepmother and stepping forward to parent our stepkids the way they need to be parented. Find us on March 24th wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts.