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PODCAST

Tiny Pep Talks for Stepparents

Blended Family Frappé

A short weekly podcast for struggling stepparents who need a quick pick-me-up. With love, from Blended Family Frappé. xo blendedfamilyfrappe.substack.com

kids & family parenting

All Episodes

5:06

😩 Will the ex ever quit their nonsense??

Tiny Pep Talks for Stepparents ·

2026/04/12

Stepparents are not powerless when faced with a high-conflict ex. (Even though it can sure feel that way.)Join us on Substack >>Grab your FREE ticket to StepmomCon 2026! >>--➡️ STRUGGLING? START HERE!😱 WE ARE CLOSING! Here's what you need to know >> This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit blendedfamilyfrappe.substack.com/subscribe

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4:35

😬 My unpopular stepparenting opinions

Tiny Pep Talks for Stepparents ·

2026/04/05

You’re not doing stepparenting “wrong” if the typical advice doesn’t seem to apply to you.Read the full transcript on Substack >>--➡️ STRUGGLING? START HERE!😱 WE ARE CLOSING! Here's what you need to know >> This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit blendedfamilyfrappe.substack.com/subscribe

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2:44

💪🏼 Stepparents are superheroes

Tiny Pep Talks for Stepparents ·

2026/03/29

Correction: stepparents are exhausted superheroes! Because holy cow this role feels impossible some days.Read the full transcript on Substack >>--➡️ STRUGGLING? START HERE!🧡 JOIN OUR SUPPORT COMMUNITY This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit blendedfamilyfrappe.substack.com/subscribe

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2:48

⏰ How long till the good part starts?

Tiny Pep Talks for Stepparents ·

2026/03/22

Stepparenting is tough, absolutely. But don’t let the negatives erase the hard-won positives.Read the full transcript on Substack >>--➡️ STRUGGLING? START HERE!🧡 JOIN OUR SUPPORT COMMUNITY This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit blendedfamilyfrappe.substack.com/subscribe

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2:51

🏆 And the award for most unexpected blending goes to…

Tiny Pep Talks for Stepparents ·

2026/03/15

We can’t predict the plot twists that just might lead our stepfamily to a surprise happy ending.Read the full transcript on Substack >>--➡️ STRUGGLING? START HERE!🧡 JOIN OUR SUPPORT COMMUNITY This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit blendedfamilyfrappe.substack.com/subscribe

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4:20

😠 “My stepkid was super rude to me. Now what??”

Tiny Pep Talks for Stepparents ·

2026/03/08

4 tips to help you navigate one of the biggest bummers of stepparenting: rude stepkid behavior.HOW TO ACTUALLY BLEND: The missing instruction manual for stepcouples >>Read the Disengaging Essay >>NOT YOUR CIRCUS, NOT YOUR MONKEYS: The frustrated stepparent’s guide to personal peace >>Read the full transcript on Substack >>--➡️ STRUGGLING? START HERE!🧡 JOIN OUR SUPPORT COMMUNITY This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit

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4:01

🤷🏻‍♀️ You can’t compromise with crazy

Tiny Pep Talks for Stepparents ·

2026/03/01

Please don’t bother trying to follow typical co-parenting advice when the ex is high conflict.The 10 Commandments of high-conflict co-parenting >>Read the full transcript on Substack >>--➡️ STRUGGLING? START HERE!🧡 JOIN OUR SUPPORT COMMUNITY This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit blendedfamilyfrappe.substack.com/subscribe

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5:27

🛑 Is your stepkid running the show?

Tiny Pep Talks for Stepparents ·

2026/02/22

How do you deal when your stepkid’s calling all the shots, positioning themselves (sometimes quite literally) in between you and your partner, and generally acting like they’re your partner’s partner, not you?Read the full transcript on Substack >>--➡️ STRUGGLING? START HERE!🧡 JOIN OUR SUPPORT COMMUNITY This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit blendedfamilyfrappe.substack.com/subscribe

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2:23

💌 An ode to the stepparents

Tiny Pep Talks for Stepparents ·

2026/02/15

You didn’t know it, but sometimes I’m a poet. Happy Valentine’s Day!Read the full transcript on Substack >>--➡️ STRUGGLING? START HERE!🧡 JOIN OUR SUPPORT COMMUNITY🗣️ SHARE YOUR OWN STORY! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit blendedfamilyfrappe.substack.com/subscribe

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2:47

😖 Disengaging because of high conflict

Tiny Pep Talks for Stepparents ·

2026/02/08

What if trying to connect with your stepkid ends up backfiring big time as your partner's high conflict ex weaponizes it against you?Read the full transcript on Substack >>--➡️ STRUGGLING? START HERE!🧡 JOIN OUR SUPPORT COMMUNITY🗣️ SHARE YOUR OWN STORY! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit blendedfamilyfrappe.substack.com/subscribe

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4:00

🤦🏻‍♀️ When none of this makes sense

Tiny Pep Talks for Stepparents ·

2026/02/01

How to deal with sarsaparilla rules in stepparenting. (And the rest of the world.)Read the full transcript on Substack >>--➡️ STRUGGLING? START HERE!🧡 JOIN OUR SUPPORT COMMUNITY🗣️ SHARE YOUR OWN STORY! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit blendedfamilyfrappe.substack.com/subscribe

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2:33

💁🏻‍♀️ You don’t have to justify your feelings

Tiny Pep Talks for Stepparents ·

2026/01/25

Strong stepparenting emotions are a feature, not a bug; it’s okay to just feel that way.RESOURCES MENTIONED:🐒 Not Your Circus, Not Your Monkeys: The Frustrated Stepparent’s Guide to Reclaiming Personal Peace🥰 17 coping tips for managing overwhelming emotionsRead the full transcript on Substack >>--➡️ STRUGGLING? START HERE!🧡 JOIN OUR SUPPORT COMMUNITY🗣️ SHARE YOUR OWN STORY! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit

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1:55

💩 It’s not you — it’s stepparenting in high conflict.

Tiny Pep Talks for Stepparents ·

2026/01/18

If you’re blaming yourself for your stepfamily’s dysfunction, please stop. 🧡Read the full transcript on Substack >>--➡️ STRUGGLING? START HERE!🧡 JOIN OUR SUPPORT COMMUNITY🗣️ SHARE YOUR OWN STORY! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit blendedfamilyfrappe.substack.com/subscribe

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5:05

💪🏼 Let’s get unstuck this year!

Tiny Pep Talks for Stepparents ·

2026/01/11

A pep talk for stepparents who are ready for change yet also exhausted.Read the full transcript on Substack >>--➡️ STRUGGLING? START HERE!🧡 JOIN OUR SUPPORT COMMUNITY🗣️ SHARE YOUR OWN STORY! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit blendedfamilyfrappe.substack.com/subscribe

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2:32

😫 Are we blended yet??

Tiny Pep Talks for Stepparents ·

2025/12/14

Finding hope when stepfamily life feels a little too “one step forward, two steps back.” Read the full transcript on Substack >>--➡️ STRUGGLING? START HERE!🧡 JOIN OUR SUPPORT COMMUNITY🗣️ SHARE YOUR OWN STORY! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit blendedfamilyfrappe.substack.com/subscribe

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2:48

🙌🏼 A mid-holiday season pep talk for stepparents

Tiny Pep Talks for Stepparents ·

2025/12/07

Because it sure feels weird trying to find an appropriate balance between “celebratory” and “boundaries.”Read the full transcript on Substack >>--➡️ STRUGGLING? START HERE!🧡 JOIN OUR SUPPORT COMMUNITY🗣️ SHARE YOUR OWN STORY! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit blendedfamilyfrappe.substack.com/subscribe

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12:30

🦃 Gratitude, schmratitude [rebooted]

Tiny Pep Talks for Stepparents ·

2025/11/30

Surviving the holiday season when you’re not feeling particularly grateful for stepfam life. Today's episode is taken from a post I wrote last year and thought this would be a good time to share again. xoRead the full transcript on Substack >>SAVE 50% FOR LIFE! >>--➡️ STRUGGLING? START HERE!🧡 JOIN OUR SUPPORT COMMUNITY🗣️ SHARE YOUR OWN STORY! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit

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3:56

🥧 Inventing new holiday traditions

Tiny Pep Talks for Stepparents ·

2025/11/23

When your blended family can’t celebrate traditional holidays, sometimes you gotta improvise.Read the full transcript on Substack >>--➡️ STRUGGLING? START HERE!🧡 JOIN OUR SUPPORT COMMUNITY🗣️ SHARE YOUR OWN STORY! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit blendedfamilyfrappe.substack.com/subscribe

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14:15

🌟 Stepfamily holiday survival guide

Tiny Pep Talks for Stepparents ·

2025/11/16

Our list of 9 tips, tricks, ideas, and reminders to help stepparents get through the holiday season all in one piece. (Hopefully with your sanity still intact.🤞🏼)Read the full transcript on Substack >>SAVE 50% THRU THE HOLIDAYS WITH THIS LINK! >>--➡️ STRUGGLING? START HERE!🧡 JOIN OUR SUPPORT COMMUNITY🗣️ SHARE YOUR OWN STORY! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit blendedfamilyfrappe.substack.com/subscribe

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5:02

🌪️ Blending in high conflict

Tiny Pep Talks for Stepparents ·

2025/11/09

Stepparenting in the aftermath of your partner’s high-conflict divorce requires a completely different approach.For help with this, please watch High Conflict Stepparenting, our workshop for stepparents who need extra support while trying to blend under intense pressure. It's included as a perk for our paid Substack subscribers.Read the full transcript on Substack >>--➡️ STRUGGLING? START HERE!🧡 JOIN OUR SUPPORT COMMUNITY🗣️ SHARE YOUR OWN STORY! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss

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