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The Ultimate Stepfamily Summit
by Claudette Chenevert
Hi and welcome to our Ultimate Stepfamily Summit. Our annual Ultimate Stepfamily Summit is over but you can still relive the experience with our special 48-hour offer. We had a great time listening and learning about how mindset affects our relationship with our stepkids. Our summits are designed to provide insights, strategies, and support specifically tailored to stepfamilies, remarried couples, co-parenting duos, and professionals who work closely with stepfamilies. If you're on a journey with a stepfamily, this event is a must.Our theme for this year was 'Mindset'. We firmly believe that the right mindset can be a game-changer, paving the way for a strong, healthy stepfamily while keeping it real. We'll delve deep into topics like mental health, parental alienation, honing your communication skills, and more.We aim to equip you with the key components that can make your stepfamily not just survive, but thrive.Now, let's talk about the real gem of this event - our 21 este
Episodes
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Practical Tips For Successfully Navigating The Toughest Conversations W/ Your Spouse with Ali Wilks
Ali Wilks is a successful stepfamily strategist and couples coach and the creator of the Successful Stepmom and Successful Stepcouple Retreats. She is also the owner and developer of SuccessfulStepcouples.com, the Wellness Editor at Stepparent Magazine, and on top of it all offers…
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The Childless Stepmom – Overcoming The Social Stigma They Face with Laura Petherbridge
Laura Petherbridge serves couples and single adults with topics on women’s issues, relationships, stepfamilies, co-parenting, single parenting, divorce prevention, and divorce recovery. She is an international speaker and author of many books, including: - When “I Do” Becomes “I Don’t”—Practical...
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Conflict To Connection Keeping It Light When Things Get Heated with Mary T. Kelly
MARY T. KELLY, M.A., is a seasoned family psychotherapist based in Boulder, Colorado, who extends her expertise virtually worldwide. With over 24 years of dedicated experience, Mary not only works with couples in nuclear families, she has become a leading specialist in guiding stepmoms and step...
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Managing Conflict with Empathy & Understanding with Dr. Sonia Cann-Milland
Dr. Sonia Cann-Milland's counselling experience comes from a multi-disciplinary background. She has worked in a range of social welfare services, educational organizations, and presently works in private practice as a counsellor and a specialist in stepfamily counselling and education in…
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How to Feel Safe in Stepfamily Relationships: Avoiding and Disarming Emotional Landmines with Susan Haworth
Susan Haworth holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology and two master’s degrees—one in counseling and the other in management—as well as post-master’s credentials in counseling. She has provided counseling, coaching, and training to individuals, families, and executives for over four decades.…
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The Ties That Bind - Loyalty Conflicts For Children in Stepfamilies with Rachel Brace
Rachel Brace is an author and experienced psychologist dedicated to supporting children and families through transitions, loss, growth, and change. With a particular focus on stepfamilies, she works closely with parents, stepparents, and co-parents to help them navigate the complexities of shared...
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How expectations can cause conflict in our stepfamilies with Monica Chaney
Monica Chaney is a certified stepmom coach, wife and a stepmom of three now adults. Originally from South Africa, the U.S. is the eighth country and fourth continent she's lived on. Monica is a contributing writer for StepMom Magazine. She is one of 28 speakers of our 5th Annual Stepfamily…
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Creating Calm Conversations with Miryka Yeates
Based in Warwickshire UK, Miryka Yeates is a Step and Blended family guidance coach and helps others who want to blend families with love and care. Miryka herself experienced the transitions of a blended family in her childhood and after becoming a Mum at 20 and a Stepmum at 25 it has allowed her…
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Letting Go of Control and Establishing Healthy Boundaries with Laura Petherbridge
Laura Petherbridge serves couples and single adults with topics on women’s issues, relationships, stepfamilies, co-parenting, single parenting, divorce prevention, and divorce recovery. She and her husband of 39 years, Steve, reside in Atlanta. She has 2 married stepsons, and 2 grandchildren. She...
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Navigating Complex Relationships in Stepfamilies with Susan Lancaster
Susan Lancaster is a trained psychotherapist as well as a mediator focusing on stepfamily issues based in Sydney, Australia. Her goal is to help families, couples, individuals, and children manage the dynamics involved with stepfamilies. She is one of 28 speakers of our 5th Annual Stepfamily...
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Harpooned - When A Toxic Energetic Relationship Lingers On After Divorce with Tracy Poizner
Tracy Poizner began her career as a classical musician before qualifying as a practitioner of homeopathic medicine and running a successful alternative health care practice for 25 years. Putting her intuitive skills toward addressing the global epidemic of parental alienation she serves divorced...
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Exploring Nacho Kids - More Than Just a Tool for Stepfamilies with Lori and David Sims
Lori and David Sims, renowned blended family experts, developed the Nacho Kids® method. Known as "Nacho Parenting," this unique approach helps stepfamilies reduce stress and foster strong relationships. They are part of 28 speakers of our 5th Annual Stepfamily Summit. Here are some key points…
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Hot Topics in Blended Families: Solutions, Partnering, and Fun with Jayna Mike Haney
Jayna & Mike Haney help stepfamilies and single parents find a better life for themselves and their children – without suffering for years with overwhelm, struggle, and lack of support. Married since 2001, they each brought two children from previous marriages of 11 and 8 years, respectively.…
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Conflict to Connection - Quick Ways to Create Harmony in Your Marriage and Home with Jayna & Mike Haney
Jayna & Mike Haney help stepfamilies and single parents find a better life for themselves and their children – without suffering for years with overwhelm, struggle, and lack of support. Married since 2001, they each brought two children from previous marriages of 11 and 8 years, respectively.…
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Three Tips and Hard Truth About Conflict Resolution in Stepfamilies with Joel Hawbaker
Joel is a divorced and remarried father of three daughters, ages 20, 17, and 19-months. He and his wife Maryellyn have been married for ten years and are expecting their first son this October. Joel is the creator of the 10 Commandments for Blended Families and is the host of the 10CBF Podcast…
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Get on the Same Page! Managing Discipline Differences in a Stepfamily with Heidi Farrell
Heidi Farrell is a stepmom of two young adults, and a bio mom of three smaller "ours" children, ages 11, 9 and 7. She is the founder of notjustastepmom.com where she offers encouragement, practical tools, and personal stories from her stepfamily journey. She is one of 28 speakers of our 5th…
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Emotional Flooding How to Navigate Your Spouse's Outbursts with Heather Hetchler
Heather Hetchler is a certified life coach, writer, speaker, and adjunct professor of Communications. With over 15 years of professional experience and 17 years as a stepmom, Heather combines education, training and real-world experience to support women navigating complex family dynamics and…
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What Does My Alienated Child Think About Me? with Ginger Gentile
Ginger Gentile is on a mission to save children from the trauma of high- conflict divorce. Drawing on her journey as a child torn between two parents and her documentary films she has become an in-demand coach and public speaker, appearing on Red Table Talk, Bravo, NBC and on the SXSW stage. She…
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Navigating Legal Complexities in Stepfamilies: Understanding the Impact of Biological Parents on Everyday Family Decisions / Life with Anthony Cancel
Anthony Cancel is a dedicated father, educator, family law paralegal, and advocate for parental rights. He is the founder and president of Pro Se Dad, LLC, and the Pro Se Family Foundation, a 501(c)(3) public charity. Anthony's journey began with a contentious custody battle, which inspired him…
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Tips For Walking The Stepparent Tightrope with Amy Stone
Amy Stone, a seasoned stepparenting coach with 25 years of hands-on experience, discusses "Tips for Walking the Stepparent Tightrope," where she delves into the complex landscape of dividing emotional and domestic workloads in stepfamilies. Here are the key points of Amy’s presentation:...
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Overcoming Past Baggage - Navigating Conflict in Your Blended Family with Brittney Phillips
Brittney is a stepmom, biological mom, and an adoptive mom as well as a certified professional coach and teacher. She has over a decade of personal experience in blending her own family. She is one of 27 speakers of our 5th Annual Stepfamily Summit. Here are some key points from the interview:...
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Redefining Stepmoms: Breaking Stereotypes and Embracing Positivity in Stepfamilies with Holly Maxson
Holly Maxson, born and raised in Bucks County, started her own private practice in Philadelphia, restoring archival paper documents, art on paper, and photographs. She met Samantha when she was about 10 years old and joined the family formally (as a stepmother) in 1984 when she married her dad....
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Redefining Stepmoms: Breaking Stereotypes and Embracing Positivity in Stepfamilies with Renee Bolla
Renee Bolla, a children's picture book author, seamlessly transitioned from the corporate world of fashion retail to craft enchanting literary worlds for young minds. With the release of her self-published picture books, Finding Bunny and Imagine That, in 2022, and her newest book, The Truth…
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Redefining Stepmoms: Breaking Stereotypes and Embracing Positivity in Stepfamilies with Samantha Berger
Samantha Berger is the award-winning author of 100 books for young readers. She's also a four-time Emmy nominated preschool writer for Sesame Street, and currently writes for PBS' Carl the Collector and Donkey Hodie. She is part of our panel of authors who are sharing about Redefining Stepmoms:...
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How to Chill Out When Things Heat Up" - Simple practices to help regulate your nervous system in the midst of conflict with Dr. Michaela Bucchianeri
Michaela Bucchianeri, PhD is a clinical psychologist, speaker, and coach specializing in stepmom emotional wellness. She is one of 27 experts speaking this year at our 5th Annual Stepfamily Summit. Here are some key points she'll be addressing during her presentation: "Choose Your Own Adventure"...
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Mediating Stepfamily Conflicts from a Family Law Perspective with Ty Supancic and Susan Haworth
Join Susan Haworth and family law attorney Ty Supancic in the 2024 Stepfamily Summit. Discover how mediation can resolve stepfamily conflicts, effective parenting plans, and tips for maintaining family harmony. Learn the importance of neutrality, how to find a skilled mediator, and cost-efficient...
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Moms & Stepmoms - Why Don't We Get Along? with Brenda Ockun
The Impact of Social Media on Stepfamily Dynamics with Brenda Ockun Episode Summary: Brenda Ockun, founder of StepMom Magazine, dives into the complex relationship between moms and stepmoms and why they often struggle to get along. In this excerpt, Brenda highlights the significant role social...
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Healing Step Family Wounds: Overcoming Rejection and Abandonment for Self-Confidence and Centered Identity
Ali Wilks candidly shares how jealousy and competition in her stepfamily stemmed from her own wounds, rather than from the birth mom. She discusses the clash between her own wounds and that of her stepdaughter's wounds, which became more pronounced after giving birth to her own daughters. Ali...
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Letting Go of Control: A Step by Step Guide to Embracing Life's Magical Unfoldings
Anna de Acosta, an intuitive guide for women who care for others, shares her personal journey as a stepmom coach and her transition into a new phase of coaching. She opens up about her relationship with her husband, their beautiful blended family, and their upcoming move from Canada back to Peru....
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Recognizing Triggers: Normalizing Stepfamily Challenges for Growth and Healing
Brittney Phillips discusses common triggers that stepmoms face in their relationships. These triggers include feeling excluded or rejected by stepchildren, as well as dealing with jealousy, resentment, and insecurity. Challenging dynamics, such as co-parenting with an ex-partner, can also be...
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Reshaping Stepfamilies: How a Growth Mindset Can Transform Your Family Dynamics
Claudette begins by sharing how her son didn’t see himself as a family and how this got her to think of different approaches to defining stepfamilies. She emphasizes the importance of explaining complex concepts in a language that children can understand. The discussion shifts to the challenges…
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The Road Map to Reversing Parental Alienation: Simple Steps for Reuniting Families
Ginger Gentile, shares her personal journey of overcoming parental alienation and using her experiences to advocate for change. Motivated to create awareness and provoke discussion, Ginger made a powerful film called "Erasing Dad," which premiered in Argentina in 2014. The film sparked...
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From Nitpicking to Nurturing: Learning to Focus on the Big Picture in Blended Families
Heidi Farrell emphasizes the importance of prioritizing relationships over small issues, recounting her own journey of letting go of a long-standing driving issue with her stepson and focusing on building a strong connection instead. Heidi also highlights the importance of having a big-picture...
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Thriving in Parenthood: Clear Roles, Responsibilities, and Communication
Jason Kreidman of Dad University discusses the power of empathy in parenting. Addressing a common concern among dads, Jason explores the role of fathers as disciplinarians and provides suggestions on fulfilling this role without relying solely on the mom or stepmom. He shares personal experiences...
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Navigating High Conflict: Cultivating Flexible Thinking for Positive Stepfamily Relationships
Jayna Haney discusses the importance of taking responsibility and owning our own power, rather than placing blame on others. We'll explore the concept that our thoughts create our reality. Drawing from her experience and expertise, Jayna guides us through the traits of high conflict people and…
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Parenting in Blended Families: Successes, Failures, and Lessons Learned
Krista Giovara opens up about making mistakes, learning from them, and how her journey as a stepparent has been a valuable lesson. Krista delves into the challenges she faced in her blended family, including different expectations, rules, and morals between her and her partner. They sought…
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Overcoming Challenges as a Stepmom: Insights from the "Smart Stepmom
Laura Petherbridge, also known as the "smart stepmom," discusses the challenges of being a stepmom. Laura talks about how stepmothers struggle to balance different roles in different stages of the journey and often fear angering their partners or appearing unloving to their stepchildren. She...
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Redefining Roles and Relationship Dynamics in Stepfamilies: A Journey of Growth
David and Lori Sims of the Nacho Kids Academy, discuss the challenges faced by step-parents or non-biological parents in building a relationship with the child, and they share their personal journey of reevaluating their roles and redefining their relationship dynamics. This led to new approaches...
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Building a Strong Foundation: Addressing Concerns and Misunderstandings in Blended Families
Dr. Mary Anne Gunter discusses the challenges and dynamics of blended families. She delves into the issue of parentifying children and the impact it can have on their well-being. She emphasizes the importance of not burdening children with adult issues and instead seeking support from healthy...
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Protecting Your Mental Energy: Techniques to Stop Ruminating on Exes and Focus on Your Current Relationship
Mary T. Kelly, a marriage and family therapist dives into the unique challenges faced by stepmoms and how traditional therapy may not always provide adequate guidance. Mary shares the tendency for stepmoms to feel overlooked and the negative associations that come with the term "stepmom." During...
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Empowerment and Self-Care: Strategies for Stepmoms to Take Charge of Their Lives
Meg Burton Tudman shares her experience of prioritizing external validation over her own desires, leading her to a place of severe depression and anxiety after being fired from her job. Through introspection and therapy, she discovered the importance of mastering her mindset and finding alignment...
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Nurturing Strengths, Reclaiming Peace: Understanding How Anxiety Hijacks Our Potential
Dr. Michaela Bucchianeri, shares valuable insights and strategies for navigating the challenges of stepmotherhood. Anxiety, Michaela reveals, serves a function by keeping us safe and prepared for the future. However, it can also hijack our strengths and manifest in negative ways such as…
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Helping Stepdads Understand the Challenges of Blended Families
Mike Haney shares his expertise and insights on the unique challenges that stepdads face in blended families. Mike, an experienced stepfather himself, understands the complexities of navigating relationships within a stepfamily and is passionate about helping men understand their roles and…
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Breaking the Cycle: Overcoming Feelings of Outsider Syndrome in Stepfamily Relationships
Monica Chaney shares her insights and personal journey as a stepmom, offering valuable advice and support to our listeners. Monica explores the dynamics within a stepfamily and the complicated emotions that can arise when attention shifts from one parent to another. Monica delves into the...
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Navigating Transitions: Challenges and Strategies for Stepfamilies
Dr. Sonia Cann-Milland talks about the importance of acknowledging and challenging one's feelings and thoughts during transitions. It's okay to feel a mix of emotions, including sadness, relief, and guilt, when leaving your step/children. She emphasizes the need to examine the narrative and…
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Stepmom vs. Biomom: The Easy Targets of Stepfamily Blame
Susan Haworth discusses stepfamily dynamics and the importance of taking responsibility for one's own emotions and actions. We explore the common tendency to blame the bio mom for stepchildren's behavior and how both stepmoms and biomoms are often easy targets for blame in stepfamily situations....
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Considered Listening: The Key to Effective Communication and Growth in Relationships
Susan Lancaster discusses the importance of consideration and effective communication in relationships. She highlights how lack of consideration and unhealthy discourse can disrupt relationships and hinder growth. Susan delves into the impact of thoughts and emotions on our ability to listen and...
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Trailer - Loneliness in Stepmotherhood: Finding Identity and Overcoming Comparison
Drawing parallels to a training ground for individuation, Tracy Poizner highlights the importance of owning one's identity without relying on external validation or comparison. While acknowledging the potential scariness of this concept, Tracy emphasizes the great opportunities that can arise. In...
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Hi and welcome to our Ultimate Stepfamily Summit. Our annual Ultimate Stepfamily Summit is over but you can still relive the experience with our special 48-hour offer. We had a great time listening and learning about how mindset affects our relationship with our stepkids. Our summits are designed to provide insights, strategies, and support specifically tailored to stepfamilies, remarried couples, co-parenting duos, and professionals who work closely with stepfamilies. If you're on a journey with a stepfamily, this event is a must.Our theme for this year was 'Mindset'. We firmly believe that the right mindset can be a game-changer, paving the way for a strong, healthy stepfamily while keeping it real. We'll delve deep into topics like mental health, parental alienation, honing your communication skills, and more.We aim to equip you with the key components that can make your stepfamily not just survive, but thrive.Now, let's talk about the real gem of this event - our 21 este
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