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The Stepmom Club Podcast, hosted by Grady Savage, is a positive Podcast for stepmoms to build bridges, normalize stepparenting, and for women who need to know someone just "gets it.”

Grady Savage


    • May 7, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 26m AVG DURATION
    • 41 EPISODES


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    Ep. 41 - Mother's Day

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2021 6:21


    In this episode, I talk about the upcoming holiday - Mother's Day.   Become a Patreon patron here.   To leave me a voicemail, head over to https://www.speakpipe.com/stepmomclub.   Follow The Stepmom Club Podcast on facebook here.   Check out this episode's corresponding blog post here!   For more information on this podcast, visit www.stepmomclubpodcast.com.

    Ep. 40 - Unexpected Moments of Hurt

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2021 11:51


    In this episode, I talk about those completely out-of-the-blue, unexpected moments of hurt as a stepmom.   Become a Patreon patron here.   To leave me a voicemail, head over to https://www.speakpipe.com/stepmomclub.   Follow The Stepmom Club Podcast on facebook here.   Check out this episode's corresponding blog post here!   For more information on this podcast, visit www.stepmomclubpodcast.com.

    Ep. 39 - Stepmom Boundaries

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2021 52:01


    In this episode of the podcast, I talk with Tiffany about her experience with setting boundaries as a stepmom, both from a professional and personal perspective.   Mentioned in this Episode: The Joyful Stepmom Community Boundaries Book (affiliate link)   Become a Patreon patron here.   To leave me a voicemail, head over to https://www.speakpipe.com/stepmomclub.   Follow The Stepmom Club Podcast on facebook here.   Check out this episode's corresponding blog post here!   For more information on this podcast, visit www.stepmomclubpodcast.com.

    Ep. 38 - Are Stepmom Social Media Groups Helpful or Harmful?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2021 23:46


    In this episode, I talk about the good and the not-so-good of stepmom social media groups.   Become a Patreon patron here.   To leave me a voicemail, head over to https://www.speakpipe.com/stepmomclub.   Follow The Stepmom Club Podcast on facebook here.   Check out this episode's corresponding blog post here!   For more information on this podcast, visit www.stepmomclubpodcast.com.

    Ep. 37 - Full-Time and "Part-Time" Stepmotherhood

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2021 53:36


    In this episode of the podcast, I talk with Chris about her experience becoming a full-time stepmom, and some of the differences (and similarities!) between full-time stepmotherhood and "part-time" stepmotherhood.   Mentioned in this Episode: Comfort Zone Camp Camp Good Mourning Stepmotherhood: A Paradox Blog Post   Become a Patreon patron here.   To leave me a voicemail, head over to https://www.speakpipe.com/stepmomclub.   Follow The Stepmom Club Podcast on facebook here.   Check out this episode's corresponding blog post here!   For more information on this podcast, visit www.stepmomclubpodcast.com.

    Ep. 36 - Jealousy

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2021 16:32


    In this episode of the podcast, I talk about the reality of experiencing jealousy as a stepmom and some ways to handle those feelings.   Become a Patreon patron here.   To leave me a voicemail, head over to https://www.speakpipe.com/stepmomclub.   Follow The Stepmom Club Podcast on facebook here.   Check out this episode's corresponding blog post here!   For more information on this podcast, visit www.stepmomclubpodcast.com.

    Ep. 35 - The First Year of Stepmotherhood

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2021 42:56


    In this episode of the podcast, I talk with Karielle about her experience being in the first year of stepmotherhood.   Become a Patreon patron here.   To leave me a voicemail, head over to https://www.speakpipe.com/stepmomclub.   Follow The Stepmom Club Podcast on facebook here.   Check out this episode's corresponding blog post here!   For more information on this podcast, visit www.stepmomclubpodcast.com.

    Ep. 34 - Stepfamily Community

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2021 11:46


    In this episode, I talk about the importance of stepfamily community and give a push for you to cultivate a stepmom community of your own!   Become a Patreon patron here.   To leave me a voicemail, head over to https://www.speakpipe.com/stepmomclub.   Follow The Stepmom Club Podcast on facebook here.   Check out this episode's corresponding blog post here!   Have a question?  Feel free to shoot me an email at grady@gradybirdblog.com   For more information on this podcast, visit www.stepmomclubpodcast.com.

    Ep. 33 - Marrying a Widower with Children

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2020 48:21


    In this episode of the podcast, I talk with Cynthia about her experience being a stepmom to children whose mother has passed away before she met them.   To leave me a voicemail, head over to https://www.speakpipe.com/stepmomclub.   For more information on this podcast, visit www.stepmomclubpodcast.com.   Apply to join the facebook group (and connect further with Cynthia!) here!   Check out this episode's corresponding blog post here!   Have a question?  Feel free to shoot me an email at grady@gradybirdblog.com!

    Ep. 32 - Cultivating Stepmom Gratitude

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2020 11:32


    In this episode, I talk about gratitude in stepmotherhood - why it's hard, why it's important, and how to cultivate more of it.   Mentioned in this Episode: Gratitude Instagram Post Link to Article on Gratitude Studies   To leave me a voicemail, head over to https://www.speakpipe.com/stepmomclub.   Follow The Stepmom Club Podcast on facebook here.   Check out this episode's corresponding blog post here!   Have a question?  Feel free to shoot me an email at grady@gradybirdblog.com   For more information on this podcast, visit www.stepmomclubpodcast.com.

    Ep. 31 - What Stepmoms Wish Their Partners Knew

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2020 63:22


    In this episode of the podcast, I talk with Kristen Skiles from Stepmomming about what stepmoms wish their partners knew and understood about the stepmom experience.   Mentioned in this Episode: The Best Gift - Blog Post Podcast Episode #19 - Overcoming Second Wife Insecurities Dear Husband - Stepmomming Blog Post   Connect with Kristen: Stepmomming Website Stepmomming Instagram Stepmomming Facebook Stepmomming Pinterest   To leave me a voicemail, head over to https://www.speakpipe.com/stepmomclub.   For more information on this podcast, visit www.stepmomclubpodcast.com.   Apply to join the facebook group here!   Check out this episode's corresponding blog post here!   Have a question?  Feel free to shoot me an email at grady@gradybirdblog.com!

    Ep. 30 - When to Tell the Bio-Mom About Your Relationship

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2020 11:48


    In this episode, I answer an anonymous listener question about when to tell the biological mom about your relationship.   To leave me a voicemail, head over to https://www.speakpipe.com/stepmomclub.   Follow The Stepmom Club Podcast on facebook here.   Check out this episode's corresponding blog post here!   For more information on this podcast, visit www.stepmomclubpodcast.com.   Have a question?  Feel free to shoot me an email at grady@gradybirdblog.com

    Ep. 29 - Stepparenting a Child with a Serious Illness

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2020 56:51


    In this episode of the podcast, I talk with Desiree about her experience being a stepmom to a child who was diagnosed with a serious illness and how she and her husband navigated that with her daughter and two stepchildren.   Connect with Desiree: Harts & Pearls Website Harts & Pearls Instagram Harts & Pearls Facebook   To leave me a voicemail, head over to https://www.speakpipe.com/stepmomclub.   For more information on this podcast, visit www.stepmomclubpodcast.com.   Apply to join the facebook group here!   Check out this episode's corresponding blog post here!   Have a question?  Feel free to shoot me an email at grady@gradybirdblog.com!

    Ep. 28 - Disciplining Stepkids

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2020 10:07


    In this episode, I answer a listener question from Lauren about enforcing discipline as a stepmom.   To leave me a voicemail, head over to https://www.speakpipe.com/stepmomclub.   Follow The Stepmom Club Podcast on facebook here.   Check out this episode's corresponding blog post here!   For more information on this podcast, visit www.stepmomclubpodcast.com.   Have a question?  Feel free to shoot me an email at grady@gradybirdblog.com

    Ep. 27 - Being an Unmarried Stepmom

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2020 36:52


    In this episode of the podcast, I chat with Molly and her experience being a full-time stepmom who isn't married to her partner/the dad of her two awesome stepdaughters.   To leave me a voicemail, head over to https://www.speakpipe.com/stepmomclub.   For more information on this podcast, visit www.stepmomclubpodcast.com.   Apply to join the facebook group here!   Check out this episode's corresponding blog post here!   Have a question?  Feel free to shoot me an email at grady@gradybirdblog.com!

    Ep. 26 - Listener Question: Sheena

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2020 10:56


    In this episode, I answer a listener voicemail from Sheena about dealing with difficult extended family on social media.   To leave me a voicemail, head over to https://www.speakpipe.com/stepmomclub.   Follow The Stepmom Club Podcast on facebook here.   Check out this episode's corresponding blog post here!   For more information on this podcast, visit www.stepmomclubpodcast.com.   Have a question?  Feel free to shoot me an email at grady@gradybirdblog.com

    Ep. 25 - Stepparenting and the School System

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2020 40:24


    In this episode of the podcast, I chat with Jami about her experience stepparenting and the school system - both as an educator and a stepmom herself!   Connect with Jami on Instagram!   To leave me a voicemail, head over to https://www.speakpipe.com/stepmomclub.   For more information on this podcast, visit www.stepmomclubpodcast.com.   Apply to join the facebook group here!   Check out this episode's corresponding blog post here!   Have a question?  Feel free to shoot me an email at grady@gradybirdblog.com!

    Ep. 24 - Parallel Parenting

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2019 10:01


    In this episode, I talk about the difference between parallel parenting and coparenting, and why one or the other might work best for you and your family.   To leave me a voicemail, head over to https://www.speakpipe.com/stepmomclub.   Follow The Stepmom Club Podcast on facebook here.   Check out this episode's corresponding blog post here!   For more information on this podcast, visit www.stepmomclubpodcast.com.   Have a question?  Feel free to shoot me an email at grady@gradybirdblog.com

    Ep. 23 – Stepmotherhood and Christianity

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2019 35:46


    In this episode of the podcast, I chat with Tia about stepmotherhood, Christianity, and how her faith intersects with her stepparenting.   Mentioned in this episode: Dear Church: Stop Calling Families "Broken"   For more information on this podcast, visit www.stepmomclubpodcast.com.   To leave me a voicemail, head over to https://www.speakpipe.com/stepmomclub.   Apply to join the facebook group here!   Check out this episode's corresponding blog post here!   Have a question?  Feel free to shoot me an email at grady@gradybirdblog.com!

    Ep. 22 – Mourning in Stepmotherhood

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2019 15:37


    In this episode, I talk about the importance of mourning as a stepmom.   To leave me a voicemail, head over to https://www.speakpipe.com/stepmomclub.   Mentioned in this episode: The Stepmom Letters: Mourning   Follow The Stepmom Club Podcast on facebook here.   Check out this episode's corresponding blog post here!   For more information on this podcast, visit www.stepmomclubpodcast.com.   Have a question?  Feel free to shoot me an email at grady@gradybirdblog.com

    Ep. 21 – Stepparenting with a Newborn at Home

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2019 34:13


    In this episode of the podcast, I chat with Amanda about adjusting to life as a stepmom with an older stepchild and a brand new newborn at home!   For more information on this podcast, visit www.stepmomclubpodcast.com.   Apply to join the facebook group here!   To leave me a voicemail, head over to https://www.speakpipe.com/stepmomclub.   Check out this episode's corresponding blog post here!   Have a question?  Feel free to shoot me an email at grady@gradybirdblog.com!

    Ep. 20 - Being on the Same Team

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2019 8:41


    In this episode, I chat about why it's so important to avoid blame and be on the same team with your partner in your relationship.   To leave me a voicemail, head over to https://www.speakpipe.com/stepmomclub.   Follow The Stepmom Club Podcast on facebook here.   Check out this episode's corresponding blog post here!   For more information on this podcast, visit www.stepmomclubpodcast.com.   Have a question?  Feel free to shoot me an email at grady@gradybirdblog.com

    Ep. 19 - Overcoming Second Wife Insecurities and Finding Your Place with Kristen Skiles

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2019 38:14


    In this episode, I chat with Kristen Skiles about her experience with overcoming second wife insecurities and finding your place in your stepfamily.   For more information on this podcast, visit www.stepmomclubpodcast.com.   Check out this episode's corresponding blog post here!   To leave me a voicemail, head over to https://www.speakpipe.com/stepmomclub.   Have a question?  Feel free to shoot me an email at grady@gradybirdblog.com!   Connect with Kristen:  Stepmomming Website Kristen's Instagram

    Ep. 18 - The "Seven Year Theory"

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2019 9:37


    In this episode, I chat about the "Seven Year Theory" and whether or not I think it's accurate to our situation in the Savage Fam.   For more information on this podcast, visit www.stepmomclubpodcast.com.   Mentioned in this episode (affiliate links): The Smart Stepmom The Smart Stepfamily   Check out this episode's corresponding blog post here!   To leave me a voicemail, head over to https://www.speakpipe.com/stepmomclub.   Have a question?  Feel free to shoot me an email at grady@gradybirdblog.com  

    Ep. 17 - Stepparenting with Multiple Bio-Moms with Bethany Allen

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2019 47:49


    In this episode, I chat with Bethany Allen about her experience stepparenting three stepchildren with two different bio-moms.   For more information on this podcast, visit www.stepmomclubpodcast.com.   Check out this episode's corresponding blog post here!   To leave me a voicemail, head over to https://www.speakpipe.com/stepmomclub.   Have a question?  Feel free to shoot me an email at grady@gradybirdblog.com!   For links mentioned in this episode, go here!   Connect with Bethany:  Instagram: fulltimehumans

    Ep. 16 - "Step" Isn't A Bad Word

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2019 11:20


    In this episode, I chat about why I don't think "step" is a bad word and ways to communicate about the words you use to describe your family.   For more information on this podcast, visit www.stepmomclubpodcast.com.   Check out this episode's corresponding blog post here!   To leave me a voicemail, head over to https://www.speakpipe.com/stepmomclub.   Have a question?  Feel free to shoot me an email at grady@gradybirdblog.com!    

    Ep. 15 - Building Marriage on a Foundation of Adversity

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2019 46:06


    In this episode, I chat with Brianna Heida about her experience in building a marriage on a foundation of adversity.   For more information on this podcast, visit www.stepmomclubpodcast.com.   Check out this episode's corresponding blog post here!   To leave me a voicemail, head over to https://www.speakpipe.com/stepmomclub.   Have a question?  Feel free to shoot me an email at grady@gradybirdblog.com!   For links mentioned in this episode, go here!   Connect with Brianna: Website: Painted Prayers Podcast: Creative SalvationInstagram: briheida

    Ep. 14 - Dealing with a High-Conflict Bio Parent

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2018 7:01


    In this episode, I talk about a method you can use to help deal with a high-conflict person.   For more information on this podcast, visit www.stepmomclubpodcast.com.   Check out this episode's corresponding blog post here!   Want to join our private facebook community for stepmoms?  Check us out here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/stepmomclub/    To leave me a voicemail, head over to https://www.speakpipe.com/stepmomclub.   Have a question?  Feel free to shoot me an email at grady@gradybirdblog.com!   Links mentioned in this episode: Going Grey Rock Stepmom Motivation Alexa Flash Briefing  

    Ep. 13 - Don't Tell Me I Chose This Life with Naja Hall of Blended and Black

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2018 36:16


    In this episode, I chat with Naja Hall about her experience dealing with stepparent judgement!   For more information on this podcast, visit www.stepmomclubpodcast.com.   Check out this episode's corresponding blog post here!   Want to join our private facebook community for stepmoms?  Check us out here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/stepmomclub/    To leave me a voicemail, head over to https://www.speakpipe.com/stepmomclub.   Have a question?  Feel free to shoot me an email at grady@gradybirdblog.com!   For links mentioned in this episode, go here!   Connect with Naja on her blog (and all subsequent social media) here!

    Ep. 12 - Stepfamily Holiday Traditions

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2018 7:01


    On today's episode of The Stepmom Club Podcast, I share some thoughts on what to consider as you create stepfamily holiday traditions.   For more information on this podcast, visit www.stepmomclubpodcast.com.   Check out this episode's corresponding blog post here!   Want to join our private facebook community for stepmoms?  Check us out here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/stepmomclub/    To leave me a voicemail, head over to https://www.speakpipe.com/stepmomclub.   Have a question?  Feel free to shoot me an email at grady@gradybirdblog.com!

    Ep. 11 - Stepmom Inner Peace with Anna de Acosta

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2018 49:33


    In this episode, I chat with Anna de Acosta about her experience with cultivating inner peace as a stepmom!   For more information on this podcast, visit www.stepmomclubpodcast.com.   Check out this episode's corresponding blog post here!   Want to join our private facebook community for stepmoms?  Check us out here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/stepmomclub/    To leave me a voicemail, head over to https://www.speakpipe.com/stepmomclub.   Have a question?  Feel free to shoot me an email at grady@gradybirdblog.com!   For links mentioned in this episode, go here!   Connect with Anna on her blog (and all subsequent social media) here!

    Ep. 10 - Who Should Come First - Your Partner or the Kids?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2018 6:33


    On today's episode of The Stepmom Club Podcast, I'm answering the age-old question: Who should come first, your partner or the kids?   To read the blog post referenced in this post, click here!   For more information on this podcast, visit www.stepmomclubpodcast.com.   Check out this episode's corresponding blog post here!   Want to join our private facebook community for stepmoms?  Check us out here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/stepmomclub/    To leave me a voicemail, head over to https://www.speakpipe.com/stepmomclub.   Have a question?  Feel free to shoot me an email at grady@gradybirdblog.com!

    Ep. 9 - Coparenting Well with Kate Chapman of This Life In Progress

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2018 40:47


    Today I'm speaking with Kate Chapman, a biological mom to three and a stepmom to three as well!  Kate has written extensively about blended families and she has lots of unique insights about coparenting to share!   For more information on this podcast, visit www.stepmomclubpodcast.com.   Check out this episode's corresponding blog post here!   Want to join our private facebook community for stepmoms?  Check us out here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/stepmomclub/    To leave me a voicemail, head over to https://www.speakpipe.com/stepmomclub.   Have a question?  Feel free to shoot me an email at grady@gradybirdblog.com!   Blog Posts mentioned in this episode: Kate's post on Stepparent Boundaries The First Proposal Letter to the Nuclear Family   Connect with Kate on her blog (and all subsequent social media) here!

    Ep. 8 - Quick Stepfamily Bonding Activity

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2018 7:16


    On today's episode of The Stepmom Club Podcast, I'm sharing a super simple, easy, and fun way to bond with your stepkids!   For more information on this podcast, visit www.stepmomclubpodcast.com.   Check out this episode's corresponding blog post here!   Want to join our private facebook community for stepmoms?  Check us out here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/stepmomclub/    To leave me a voicemail, head over to https://www.speakpipe.com/stepmomclub.   Have a question?  Feel free to shoot me an email at grady@gradybirdblog.com!

    Ep. 7 - Stepparenting Through Tough Times

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2018 37:51


    Today I'm speaking with Zoe, an amazing stepmom and biomom, about her experience stepparenting while going through tough times and grief.   For more information on this podcast, visit www.stepmomclubpodcast.com.   Check out this episode's corresponding blog post here!   Want to join our private facebook community for stepmoms?  Check us out here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/stepmomclub/    To leave me a voicemail, head over to https://www.speakpipe.com/stepmomclub.   Have a question?  Feel free to shoot me an email at grady@gradybirdblog.com!   Read Zoe's Stepmom Club Series interview on the blog here! Connect with her on instagram, twitter, or check out her writing here :)

    Ep. 6 - How to Deal with the Time You've Missed

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2018 10:46


    Today I'm answering a question from Sara about how to handle the fact that you've missed some important parts of your stepkid's childhood.   For more information on this podcast, visit www.stepmomclubpodcast.com.   Referenced in the Podcast: The Stepmom Letters: Mourning This Episode's Corresponding Blog Post   Want to join our private facebook community for stepmoms?  Check us out here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/stepmomclub/    To leave me a voicemail, head over to https://www.speakpipe.com/stepmomclub.   Have a question?  Feel free to shoot me an email at grady@gradybirdblog.com!

    Ep. 5 - Stepparenting with a Chronic Illness

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2018 24:21


    Today I'm speaking with Brigitte, a Southern California stepmom, about her experience stepparenting with a chronic illness.   For more information on this podcast, visit www.stepmomclubpodcast.com.   Want to join our private facebook community for stepmoms?  Check us out here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/stepmomclub/    To leave me a voicemail, head over to https://www.speakpipe.com/stepmomclub.   Have a question?  Feel free to shoot me an email at grady@gradybirdblog.com!

    Ep. 4 - Should you friend your stepkid's bioparent on social media?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2017 6:51


    A Solo-sode with Grady Savage! For more information on this podcast, visit www.stepmomclubpodcast.com. To leave me a voicemail, head over to https://www.speakpipe.com/stepmomclub. Have a question?  Feel free to shoot me an email at grady@gradybirdblog.com!

    Ep. 3 - Stepmom Self-Care with Jocelyn of The Supportive Stepmom

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2017 24:01


    Today I'm speaking with Jocelyn, of The Supportive Stepmom, about stepmom self-care!   For more information on this podcast, visit www.stepmomclubpodcast.com.   To leave me a voicemail, head over to https://www.speakpipe.com/stepmomclub.   Have a question?  Feel free to shoot me an email at grady@gradybirdblog.com!

    Ep. 2 - Introducing the Savages

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2017 14:04


    Just a basic introduction to your host, Grady Savage, and her family! :)    For more information on this podcast, visit www.stepmomclubpodcast.com.   To leave me a voicemail, head over to https://www.speakpipe.com/stepmomclub.   Have a question?  Feel free to shoot me an email at grady@gradybirdblog.com!

    Ep. 1 - Stepparenting a Teenager

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2017 45:29


    For more information on this podcast, visit www.stepmomclubpodcast.com.   To leave me a voicemail, head over to https://www.speakpipe.com/stepmomclub.   Have a question?  Feel free to shoot me an email at grady@gradybirdblog.com!

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