Best Martin Lock Step Parent/Family Coach Podcasts (2024)

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Christmas tip 5 - Christmas is a special time for children 3:52

6M ago3:52

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Despite 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 …

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Christmas tip 6 - Stay positive and have a wonderful Christmas 4:17

6M ago4:17

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By 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 …

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Christmas tip 3 - Don’t compete with an ex partner 4:33

6M ago4:33

4:33

This 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 th…

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Christmas tip 4 - It doesn’t have to be a perfect Christmas 3:18

6M ago3:18

3:18

We 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 …

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Christmas tip 2 - Let go of unrealistic expectations 6:59

6M ago6:59

6:59

It’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 en…

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Christmas tip 1 - Plan early 7:46

6M ago7:46

7:46

Plan 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 yo…

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6 Christmas tips for stepparents 2:02

6M ago2:02

2:02

It’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 li…

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The Child Free Step Mum with Monica Chaney 45:43

10M ago45:43

45:43

Having 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 ca…

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New podcasts coming soon................. 8:19

11M ago8:19

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Some 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 c…

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The Power of Choice with my guest Brittney Phillips 45:43

11M ago45:43

45:43

We 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 influ…

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Would you like to be a guest on the Step Parent World Podcast show? 3:45

1+ y ago3:45

3:45

I’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 di…

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Positive Mindset for 2023 22:41

1+ y ago22:41

22:41

How 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 tel…

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Do you biological parents feel stuck in the middle? 20:46

2y ago20:46

20:46

It’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…

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Do I have to love my step children? 16:38

2y ago16:38

16:38

Such 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 …

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Moving forward and not staying 'stuck'. 7:52

2y ago7:52

7:52

How 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. Liste…

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My new Step Parent World Website 5:00

2y ago5:00

5:00

So 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…

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Outsider Syndrome - do you feel like you are on the outside looking in? 10:34

2y ago10:34

10:34

Feeling 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. Plea…

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The 10 Commandments when Blending Families with my guest Joel W Hawbaker 49:57

2y ago49:57

49:57

My 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 gi…

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Biological parents and why they are so important for a step family 6:09

2y ago6:09

6:09

Biological 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 cert…

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This is why step parents need to be supported and respected. 4:27

2y ago4:27

4:27

I 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 ac…

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Why did I become a step family coach 5:50

2y ago5:50

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Answer - 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 …

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What are you currently struggling with in your step family? 3:06

2y ago3:06

3:06

What 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 a…

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Blending a step family and the challenges it can bring with my guest Carolyn 30:14

2y ago30:14

30:14

Blending 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…

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Discussing resentment and Step Family issues with Ali Wilks, The Soulful Step Mum 32:52

2y ago32:52

32:52

A 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 t…

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Melissa's story of adopting her 2 step daughters 45:31

2+ y ago45:31

45:31

A 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 famil…

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Are you new to step parenting? Need some advice? 12:52

2+ y ago12:52

12:52

Most 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 smoothe…

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Do you find yourself venting regularly? 13:28

2+ y ago13:28

13:28

We 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 …

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Are you struggling with your teenager? Need help? 20:11

2+ y ago20:11

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I 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 …

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Do the ages of your step children matter? 11:57

2+ y ago11:57

11:57

When 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 wit…

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Step parent expectations and do we set them to high? 14:59

2+ y ago14:59

14:59

Before 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…

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Chavonne shares her experiences of disrespectful step children 44:51

2+ y ago44:51

44:51

If 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…

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What causes parent guilt for step mum Shannon 42:51

2+ y ago42:51

42:51

What 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 Sha…

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Living Life with 2 High Conflict Ex Partners 51:51

2+ y ago51:51

51:51

Living 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…

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Step Families through the Eyes of a Step Child 51:59

2+ y ago51:59

51:59

I 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…

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Life as a Step Dad 42:18

2+ y ago42:18

42:18

It 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 …

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High Conflict Ex Partners 47:12

2+ y ago47:12

47:12

This 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 famili…

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Different Parenting Styles 50:22

2+ y ago50:22

50:22

This 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 …

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Losing my identity when I became a stepparent 25:20

2+ y ago25:20

25:20

A 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 f…

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Finding step parenting difficult? Listen to how I can help you. 10:46

2+ y ago10:46

10:46

How 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 disciplin…

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Self Care for Stepparents with my guest Winell Wilmote 31:18

2+ y ago31:18

31:18

We 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 arti…

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Self Care for Stepparents 26:13

2+ y ago26:13

26:13

Step parenting can be a truly difficult job. Not only do you have to learn your role and get to know your new family, you might have to deal with a difficult ex partner. There are many challenges you will experience as a stepparent and taking care of yourself is crucial for your wellbeing. This podcast gives you examples and explains why your self …

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How to create effective house rules and consequences. Listen to the podcast to learn how to have a more organised house with everyone helping. 22:45

2+ y ago22:45

22:45

Creating house rules and consequences help to clarify what is acceptable and not acceptable in your step family. The rules should involve everyone in your family and help to build a structure that everyone can follow. They can help teach respect and responsibility but also participating to the family home. Click on the link below for more free podc…

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How it feels to be a bio parent within a step family 34:39

2+ y ago34:39

34:39

A fascinating discussion with Dawn Quest about her views about being a biological parent within a step family. Dawn happens to be my partner of 2 and a half years so all our questions and answers are based on our own experiences of what we have been through in our step family. It makes for some interesting discussions and some valuable first hand a…

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