Tiny Pep Talks for Stepparents
We blended the hard way so you don't have to! Come on in and let's get you unstuck.
Blended Family Frappé
Show overview
Tiny Pep Talks for Stepparents has been publishing since 2024, and across the 2 years since has built a catalogue of 142 episodes, alongside 1 trailer or bonus episode. That works out to roughly 6 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a weekly cadence.
Episodes typically run under ten minutes — most land between 1 min and 3 min — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. It is catalogued as a EN-language Kids & Family show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 3 weeks ago, with 16 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2024, with 93 episodes published. Published by Blended Family Frappé.
From the publisher
A short weekly podcast for struggling stepparents who need a quick pick-me-up. With love, from Blended Family Frappé. xo blendedfamilyfrappe.substack.com
Latest Episodes
View all 142 episodes🧡 This is my last pep talk.
💝 We blended the hard way so you don’t have to
😩 Will the ex ever quit their nonsense??
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
😬 My unpopular stepparenting opinions
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
💪🏼 Stepparents are superheroes
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
⏰ How long till the good part starts?
EStepparenting 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
🏆 And the award for most unexpected blending goes to…
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
😠 “My stepkid was super rude to me. Now what??”
E4 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 blendedfamilyfrappe.substack.com/subscribe
🤷🏻♀️ You can’t compromise with crazy
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
🛑 Is your stepkid running the show?
EHow 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
💌 An ode to the stepparents
EYou 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 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
😖 Disengaging because of high conflict
EWhat 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
🤦🏻♀️ When none of this makes sense
EHow 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
💁🏻♀️ You don’t have to justify your feelings
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 blendedfamilyfrappe.substack.com/subscribe
💩 It’s not you — it’s stepparenting in high conflict.
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
💪🏼 Let’s get unstuck this year!
EA 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
😫 Are we blended yet??
EFinding 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
🙌🏼 A mid-holiday season pep talk for stepparents
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
🦃 Gratitude, schmratitude [rebooted]
ESurviving 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 blendedfamilyfrappe.substack.com/subscribe
🥧 Inventing new holiday traditions
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