Step Parent World
55 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 months ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingFirstly thank you for listening and viewing my podcasts. Step parenting can be crazy but also rewarding. My podcasts are for all step and biological parents within a step family who may need help and advice from myself and other parents. Take what you need from each podcast and share to anyone who you feel might need and benefit from these recordings. Overtime I will be trying to cover most step family topics and inviting some fascinating guests to join me to share their stories and parenting tips. Keep listening and thank you again for supporting Step Parent World.
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Christmas tip 6 - Stay positive and have a wonderful Christmas
December 02, 2023 18:00 - 4 minutes - 3.03 MBBy planning early and getting everything organised before the big day will help you to have the happy and stress free Christmas that you deserve. Keep thinking positively and stay calm. Did you find my podcast helpful? My passion is to help stepparents and their families through all the difficult times so they can live the life they deserve. Being a stepdad for over 20 years and a certified stepfamily coach I can offer you help, support and encouragement through my coaching sessions. Plea...
Christmas tip 5 - Christmas is a special time for children
December 02, 2023 18:00 - 3 minutes - 2.74 MBDespite all the challenges we face during the holiday season, we need to remember that Christmas day is the biggest and most amazing day of the year for so many chilren. It’s a magical time and the day should be full of fun and laughter. Did you find my podcast helpful? My passion is to help stepparents and their families through all the difficult times so they can live the life they deserve. Being a stepdad for over 20 years and a certified stepfamily coach I can offer you help, support ...
Christmas tip 3 - Don’t compete with an ex partner
December 02, 2023 17:00 - 4 minutes - 3.21 MBThis is a special day for everyone, especially for the children. Today is not a day for a competition between parents over such things as timings, presents or when and where the children will be on Christmas day. Did you find my podcast helpful? My passion is to help stepparents and their families through all the difficult times so they can live the life they deserve. Being a stepdad for over 20 years and a certified stepfamily coach I can offer you help, support and encouragement through ...
Christmas tip 4 - It doesn’t have to be a perfect Christmas
December 02, 2023 17:00 - 3 minutes - 2.35 MBWe see those wonderful adverts on tv showing happy smiling families, snow falling and Santa delivering everything that everyone wants. Perfect, right? It doesn’t need to be perfect...........listen on Did you find my podcast helpful? My passion is to help stepparents and their families through all the difficult times so they can live the life they deserve. Being a stepdad for over 20 years and a certified stepfamily coach I can offer you help, support and encouragement through my coachin...
Christmas tip 2 - Let go of unrealistic expectations
December 02, 2023 16:00 - 6 minutes - 4.88 MBIt’s easy to expect everything to fall into place, especially around the holiday season. Did you find my podcast helpful? My passion is to help stepparents and their families through all the difficult times so they can live the life they deserve. Being a stepdad for over 20 years and a certified stepfamily coach I can offer you help, support and encouragement through my coaching sessions. Please do visit my website by pressing the link below and ask for a free 30 minute consultation to se...
Christmas tip 1 - Plan early
December 02, 2023 14:00 - 7 minutes - 5.42 MBPlan early for your step family Christmas and it could save you so much time and stress nearer to the big day. Did you find my podcast helpful? My passion is to help stepparents and their families through all the difficult times so they can live the life they deserve. Being a stepdad for over 20 years and a certified stepfamily coach I can offer you help, support and encouragement through my coaching sessions. Please do visit my website by pressing the link below and ask for a free 30 minu...
6 Christmas tips for stepparents
November 30, 2023 14:00 - 2 minutes - 1.48 MBIt’s that time of year again. A challenging and often a difficult time for stepparents in so many different ways. I've recorded 6 top tips to help stepparents have a more relaxed and hopefully a stress free Christmas. Did you find my podcast helpful? My passion is to help stepparents and their families through all the difficult times so they can live the life they deserve. Being a stepdad for over 20 years and a certified stepfamily coach I can offer you help, support and encouragement t...
The Child Free Step Mum with Monica Chaney
July 16, 2023 18:00 - 45 minutes - 31.4 MBHaving Monica on my show to discuss her experiences as a child free step mum was fascinating. Have a listen to what Monica says and what tips and advice she gives as her knowledge is vast and will help a lot of step mums. Did you find my podcast helpful? My passion is to help stepparents and their families through all the difficult times so they can live the life they deserve. Being a stepdad for over 20 years and a certified stepfamily coach I can offer you help, support and encouragement...
New podcasts coming soon.................
July 03, 2023 09:00 - 8 minutes - 5.75 MBSome wonderful new guests coming on to share their advice and experiences. New topics and helpful subjects discussed to help all step families. Are you a biological parent? I am looking for any bio parents that are or have been part of a step family and would be willing to come onto my show. Please could you visit my website and message me if you could help me out, thank you. Did you find my podcast helpful? My passion is to help stepparents and their families through all the difficult tim...
The Power of Choice with my guest Brittney Phillips
June 24, 2023 18:00 - 45 minutes - 31.4 MBWe discuss how important it is that a step parent has a choice in what happens within their step family. Brittney shares some of her tips and advice of how you can have your say if you're currently struggling to have any control with decisions that should involve you. Any of this sound familiar? Listen to the podcast and learn how to have the influence that you deserve. Did you find my podcast helpful? My passion is to help stepparents and their families through all the difficult times s...
Would you like to be a guest on the Step Parent World Podcast show?
January 25, 2023 18:00 - 3 minutes - 2.61 MBI’m looking for any parents or adult step children that would like to come on my podcast show and share their step family experiences. Please visit my website link below and message me if you would be interested. https://www.stepparentworld.com/ Did you find my podcast helpful? My passion is to help stepparents and their families through all the difficult times so they can live the life they deserve. Being a stepdad for over 20 years and a certified stepfamily coach I can offer you help, ...
Positive Mindset for 2023
January 22, 2023 18:00 - 22 minutes - 15.6 MBHow was your Christmas? How is 2023 looking for you? Feeling good? Feeling positive? No? Then listen to my podcast on how you can change how you think and feel. Learn how to feel good about yourself which then leads to positive and productive parenting. Your self care and how you see yourself is a large part of my first podcast for 2023. I will tell you about how I felt when the chips were down and how I fought back to feel good about myself again. Visit my website to subscribe to all ...
Do you biological parents feel stuck in the middle?
July 19, 2022 10:00 - 20 minutes - 14.3 MBIt’s very common for biological parents to find themselves in the middle of their step family, playing referee between their partner and their children or between their current partner and their ex partner. This isn’t fair for the bio parent to be placed in this position and can cause a lot of conflict within the step family. This podcast will help to prevent you from being placed or moving into the middle whilst not even realising it. Please visit my website below and leave comments ...
Do I have to love my step children?
July 18, 2022 11:00 - 16 minutes - 11.5 MBSuch a common question. I get asked this by so many of my clients. Does it make us bad step parents? Are our expectations too high? What if I never love my step children? How long does it take? Listen to my podcast to answer these questions and help to feel that you are doing a fantastic job as a step mum or dad. Please visit my website link below to listen to all my step family podcasts and to read my blogs. Sign up to receive all new recordings and updates. https://www.stepparentworld....
Moving forward and not staying 'stuck'.
June 21, 2022 16:00 - 7 minutes - 5.45 MBHow many of us feel 'stuck' right now? Stuck with how we feel, Stuck in a relationship, Stuck with a dilemma, Maybe stuck with feeling guilty? How long have you felt this way? How long are you going to allow yourself to continue feeling this way? Take that first step to dealing with your feelings and your biggest problem you are facing today. Listen to this podcast............. https://www.stepparentworld.com/ Did you find my podcast helpful? My passion is to help stepparents and thei...
My new Step Parent World Website
June 21, 2022 08:00 - 5 minutes - 3.48 MBSo excited to announce my new Step Parent World website that is now live. Please click on the link below to gain free access to all my past and new podcasts and blogs. You can subscribe free by filling out the subscription box on my website and all my new material will be sent straight to your email address as I launch it. Thank you all so much for all your continued support. Keep an eye on the website for all new recordings. https://www.stepparentworld.com/ Did you find my podcast helpf...
Outsider Syndrome - do you feel like you are on the outside looking in?
May 04, 2022 16:00 - 10 minutes - 7.3 MBFeeling like an outsider in you own home is a truly awful feeling to experience. Your family is inside the circle and you’re sat on the outside looking in. Have you or are you currently feeling this? If so then this podcast is for you as it’s not okay to feel like this and there are ways of stopping these triggers from creating these emotions. Please have a listen and click the link below to gain free access to my other podcasts and articles. https://www.stepparentworld.com/ Did you f...
The 10 Commandments when Blending Families with my guest Joel W Hawbaker
May 01, 2022 13:00 - 49 minutes - 34.3 MBMy guest today is Joel W Hawbaker discussing his 10 Commandments for blending families. What a fascinating podcast this is listening to Joel share his tips and advice for bringing your families together. Positive thoughts and different perspectives on so many step family topics. A podcast for all step/biological parents to listen to. Two coaches giving their advice and sharing their own experiences to help step families in so many different environments. Please click on the link below for...
Biological parents and why they are so important for a step family
April 29, 2022 19:00 - 6 minutes - 4.26 MBBiological parents are 50% of a step family. They are important and should be respected and listened to especially when it involves their children. Did you find my podcast helpful? My passion is to help stepparents and their families through all the difficult times so they can live the life they deserve. Being a stepdad for over 20 years and a certified stepfamily coach I can offer you help, support and encouragement through my coaching sessions. Please do visit my website by pressing th...
This is why step parents need to be supported and respected.
April 28, 2022 17:00 - 4 minutes - 3.08 MBI have gone back to the basics of why and how step parents should and need to be looked after, by themselves and the people around them. My short podcast is about looking after you and making sure you always consider and focus on your needs and your emotions. Only you can make this happen and feel good about your parenting style and what you are achieving. Please visit my website for free podcasts and articles. I also offer a free 30 minute consultation call to see how we can work togethe...
Why did I become a step family coach
April 27, 2022 17:00 - 5 minutes - 4.04 MBAnswer - Listen to the podcast. Please visit my website for free articles and podcasts. You can also have a free 30 minute consultation call to see how we can work together to help you through your issue. https://www.stepparentworld.com/ Did you find my podcast helpful? My passion is to help stepparents and their families through all the difficult times so they can live the life they deserve. Being a stepdad for over 20 years and a certified stepfamily coach I can offer you help, suppo...
What are you currently struggling with in your step family?
April 11, 2022 14:00 - 3 minutes - 2.16 MBWhat is your most current struggle? What are you dealing with? What is causing you the most stress right now? Step families are tough places to be. We all as step/bio parents go through rough patches that can make us feel lost and anxious. This doesn’t mean you need go through it on your own. There are always ways of looking at things differently and changing how you feel. Please don’t feel you are on your own feeling the way you do. Visit my website for help, advice, articles and podcasts...
Blending a step family and the challenges it can bring with my guest Carolyn
April 10, 2022 11:00 - 30 minutes - 20.8 MBBlending 2 families together can be a tricky thing to achieve. It will make you ask yourself questions such as: - Will the children get on? - Will my partners children like me? - Should my parent style be different with my step children? - How will we know if this is working? So many unanswered questions. My guest Carolyn discusses with me how they are blending their 6 children and shares useful tips and advice on their experiences. (we lost the connection at the end due to a technica...
COMING SOON!!! Step Dad/Bio Mum Podcast Show
February 20, 2022 10:00 - 4 minutes - 2.92 MBA new and very exciting podcast show featuring Martin and Dawn discussing everything from a step parents and a biological parents perspective. 2 parents giving advice and tips and sharing their own experiences and stories. Over 20 years of parenting knowledge is going to help you with answers to questions you might have never found the answers to. Are you finding step family life a struggle? Is your house in chaos with no organised structure? Do your children treat you with the respect th...
Discussing resentment and Step Family issues with Ali Wilks, The Soulful Step Mum
February 19, 2022 13:00 - 32 minutes - 22.6 MBA fantastic podcast with my guest Ali Wilks. We discuss resentment and how it can creep up on you within your step family. What happens if you don’t address resentment and allow it to grow and cause so many problems for all concerned. Ali also shares her own experiences that she faced as a step mum and her current projects she is working on, find the link below. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/3-secrets-to-transform-conflict-into-sacred-connection-with-your-spouse-tickets-266500729857?fbclid...
Melissa's story of adopting her 2 step daughters
February 11, 2022 17:00 - 45 minutes - 31.3 MBA very different podcast today with Melissa sharing her fascinating story of adopting her two step daughters. The reason Melissa adopted them is truly amazing and quite sad. Click on the link below for more free podcasts and articles. https://www.stepparentworld.com/ Did you find my podcast helpful? My passion is to help stepparents and their families through all the difficult times so they can live the life they deserve. Being a stepdad for over 20 years and a certified stepfamily coach ...
Are you new to step parenting? Need some advice?
February 09, 2022 14:00 - 12 minutes - 8.87 MBMost of us parents get anxious about becoming a parent. Becoming a step parent can be fantastic and filled with joy and happiness. It can also be challenging and difficult. Be prepared and don’t put to much pressure on yourself as it really doesn’t need to be like that. Listen to my podcast for tips and useful advice to help you make this a smoother transition into your new step family. Click on the link below for more free podcasts and articles. https://www.stepparentworld.com/ Did you f...
Will I be a good step parent?
February 09, 2022 14:00 - 12 minutes - 8.87 MBMost of us parents get anxious about becoming a parent. Becoming a step parent can be fantastic and filled with joy and happiness. It can also be challenging and difficult. Be prepared and don’t put to much pressure on yourself as it really doesn’t need to be like that. Listen to my podcast for tips and useful advice to help you make this a smoother transition into your new step family.
Do you find yourself venting regularly?
February 09, 2022 12:00 - 13 minutes - 9.28 MBWe all vent during our time as parents. What does venting achieve? Makes you feel better or just get yourself heard? Is venting a short term solution to how we feel? What could you do instead? How could life be better for you? What if you didn’t have to vent anymore? Listen to this podcast and I will tell you. Click on the link below for more free podcasts and articles. https://www.stepparentworld.com/ Did you find my podcast helpful? My passion is to help stepparents and their families t...
Why is parenting a teenager such a challenge?
February 07, 2022 16:00 - 20 minutes - 13.9 MBI think one of the most challenging aspects of parenting is when your step/bio child becomes a teenager. The change can literally be overnight from your child into someone you don’t recognise. This podcast gives you ideas and ways of making it a little less stressful. I share my experiences and my knowledge of parenting teenagers and give you tips and advice to understand what these teenagers go through within their step family.
Are you struggling with your teenager? Need help?
February 07, 2022 16:00 - 20 minutes - 13.9 MBI think one of the most challenging aspects of parenting is when your step/bio child becomes a teenager. The change can literally be overnight from your child into someone you don’t recognise. This podcast gives you ideas and ways of making it a little less stressful. I share my experiences and my knowledge of parenting teenagers and give you tips and advice to understand what these teenagers go through within their step family. Click on the link below for more free podcasts and articles....
Effective ways to parent your teenager
February 07, 2022 16:00 - 20 minutes - 13.9 MBI think one of the most challenging aspects of parenting is when your step/bio child becomes a teenager. The change can literally be overnight from your child into someone you don’t recognise. This podcast gives you ideas and ways of making it a little less stressful. I share my experiences and my knowledge of parenting teenagers and give you tips and advice to understand what these teenagers go through within their step family.
Do the ages of your step children matter?
February 07, 2022 12:00 - 11 minutes - 8.24 MBWhen entering into your step family, does the ages of your step children play a big part? Will it change how you feel about this new world you are about to enter? Why does the age of the children matter? I discuss on this podcast my own experiences of moving into to my step parent role with younger aged step children and also meeting my partner with teenagers. Two different scenarios but maybe the same experience? Have a listen......... Click on the link below for more free podcasts and ar...
Advice for step parents looking to move in with their step family and meet the children
January 23, 2022 14:00 - 14 minutes - 10.3 MBBefore you move in or meet your step children there is so much to consider. My podcast gives you some useful tips and advice that I learnt from my own experiences and mistakes. Use this podcast to make your transition smoother and less stress for you and your new family. I have no doubt that you will have many questions such as: - will the children like me? - what should I say and do? - how will I know if things are going well?
New to step parenting?
January 23, 2022 14:00 - 14 minutes - 10.3 MBBefore you move in or meet your step children there is so much to consider. My podcast gives you some useful tips and advice that I learnt from my own experiences and mistakes. Use this podcast to make your transition smoother and less stress for you and your new family. I have no doubt that you will have many questions such as: - will the children like me? - what should I say and do? - how will I know if things are going well?
Step parent expectations and do we set them to high?
January 23, 2022 14:00 - 14 minutes - 10.3 MBBefore you move in or meet your step children there is so much to consider. My podcast gives you some useful tips and advice that I learnt from my own experiences and mistakes. Use this podcast to make your transition smoother and less stress for you and your new family. I have no doubt that you will have many questions such as: - will the children like me? - what should I say and do? - how will I know if things are going well? Click on the link below for more free podcasts and articl...
Are Your Expectations to High?
January 23, 2022 14:00 - 14 minutes - 10.3 MBBefore you move in or meet your step children there is so much to consider. My podcast gives you some useful tips and advice that I learnt from my own experiences and mistakes. Use this podcast to make your transition smoother and less stress for you and your new family. I have no doubt that you will have many questions such as: - will the children like me? - what should I say and do? - how will I know if things are going well?
Chavonne shares her experiences of disrespectful step children
December 18, 2021 12:00 - 44 minutes - 30.8 MBIf you are struggling with disrespect within your step family then this podcast is for you. Listen to Chavonne’s helpful tips and advice of how she and her partner created house rules and what affect they had when introduced to the children. How did Chavonne deal with this behaviour and listen to her advice for parents currently going through these challenges. Click on the link below for more free podcasts and articles. https://www.stepparentworld.com/ Did you find my podcast helpful? My ...
What causes parent guilt for step mum Shannon
December 17, 2021 11:00 - 42 minutes - 29.5 MBWhat is Parent Guilt? Why do we feel this way? How do we deal with this? My guest Shannon tells me about her experiences of what parent guilt means to her and how she deals with it. How does if affect her family and what caused this feeling for her. Shannon also tells me about her new book which sounds fascinating and The Wicked Stepmother that Shannon is creating to help other step mums. Click on the link below for more free podcasts and articles. https://www.stepparentworld.com/ Did yo...
Living Life with 2 High Conflict Ex Partners
December 05, 2021 11:00 - 51 minutes - 35.6 MBLiving your life with a High Conflict Ex Partner is hard enough, but to live with 2 makes this a whole different ball game. Shannon talks about her experiences of just this and how she deals with all the challenges it brings. I ask her how this affects her family, how she copes with this situation and how are the relationships with both ex partners right now. Listen to what Shannon has to say...... Click on the link below for more free podcasts and articles. https://www.stepparentworld.com/...
Step Families through the Eyes of a Step Child
November 27, 2021 13:00 - 51 minutes - 35.7 MBI have done a few podcasts seeing things from the parents point of view so I really wanted to have an adult step child come on and speak about what it’s like to be in a step family from a step child’s point of view. I brought back my guest Mike who I spoke to on Life as a Step Dad podcast as he remembers his experiences when he was a step child and what kind of relationship he had with his step mum. It’s fascinating to listen to what Mike has to say and all the challenges he faced within hi...
Life as a Step Dad
November 26, 2021 22:00 - 42 minutes - 29.1 MBIt was really refreshing to have my first step dad on one of my podcasts. We discussed how we both coped within our step dad role and what we both thought our role was. How difficult is it being a step dad? How different is it in a step dad role compared to a biological dad? What things would we do differently looking back at when we first entered our step dad role? We discussed all of these issues and more. This is a great podcast for all dads and men in general as we do touch on why us m...
High Conflict Ex Partners
November 26, 2021 21:00 - 47 minutes - 32.5 MBThis seems to be a very common subject for many families at the moment. I discuss with my guest what a high conflict ex is and what options you have to deal with this situation. My guest Emma talks about her own way of how she copes and some of the reasons conflict is started through the ex partner. A fascinating podcast on a topic that many families struggle to cope with. Click on the link below for more free podcasts and articles. https://www.stepparentworld.com/ Did you find my podcast ...
Different Parenting Styles
November 19, 2021 14:00 - 50 minutes - 34.6 MBThis podcast is about different parenting styles and how you can identify what style of parenting you are currently using. My guest Sarah has some useful advice and thoughts about how she parents within her biological family and the different ways it can be different from a stepparents point of view. I also share my experiences of being a step dad for over 20 years and how I drifted from one parenting style to another as I became more confident in my step parenting role. Have a listen and s...
Different Parenting Styles
November 19, 2021 14:00 - 50 minutes - 34.6 MBThis podcast is about different parenting styles and how you can identify what style of parenting you are currently using. My guest Sarah has some useful advice and thoughts about how she parents within her biological family and the different ways it can be different from a stepparents point of view. I also share my experiences of being a step dad for over 20 years and how I drifted from one parenting style to another as I became more confident in my step parenting role. Have a listen and s...
Losing my identity when I became a stepparent
November 10, 2021 15:00 - 25 minutes - 17.4 MBA fascinating podcast with my guest Lauren discussing losing who you are when you step into a step family. How easy is it to stop doing what you used to do or notice that you’re not the same person you was. What do you do when you don’t see yourself anymore? Can you find yourself again? Listen to what Lauren has to say and about her experience of feeling this way. Click on the link below for more free podcasts and articles. https://www.stepparentworld.com/ Did you find my podcast helpful?...
Finding step parenting difficult? Listen to how I can help you.
November 10, 2021 13:00 - 10 minutes - 7.43 MBHow can I help you? Never be afraid to ask for help. I wish when I was a step dad I had someone I could turn to for help. Moving into my step parent role was the hardest thing I have done. How will I know I am doing the right thing and saying the right thing? Will the children like me? What if I make a mistake or say the wrong thing? Do I discipline the children or not? All these questions are completely normal. I can help you answer all these questions with a coaching package tailored to...
Are you a struggling stepparent? Need help? Listen to this podcast.
November 10, 2021 13:00 - 10 minutes - 7.43 MBHow can I help you? Never be afraid to ask for help. I wish when I was a step dad I had someone I could turn to for help. Moving into my step parent role was the hardest thing I have done. How will I know I am doing the right thing and saying the right thing? Will the children like me? What if I make a mistake or say the wrong thing? Do I discipline the children or not? All these questions are completely normal. I can help you answer all these questions with a coaching package tailored to...
Help for Stepparents
November 10, 2021 13:00 - 10 minutes - 7.43 MBHow can I help you? Plans and sessions designed to suit you. Free access to groups and a free survival guide with most packages.
Self Care for Stepparents with my guest Winell Wilmote
November 08, 2021 21:00 - 31 minutes - 21.5 MBWe are discussing why self care is so important for stepparents and why sometimes they feel guilty for looking after themselves. Speaking to Winell has been fascinating. To listen to a different view from a step mum and coach has been a real eye opener and a great resource for all stepparents. Click on the link below for more free podcasts and articles. https://www.stepparentworld.com/ Did you find my podcast helpful? My passion is to help stepparents and their families through all the dif...