Navigating Step-Parenting & Embracing Unique Needs

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03/29/23 • 38 min

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Welcome to Episode One of Touched Out: A Mental Health Podcast for Parents!
In this debut episode, we delve into the complexities of step-parenting with Kate, a dedicated stepmother who navigates the challenges of raising children with unique needs, including autism.
Trigger Warning: This episode includes discussions on child abuse related to an injury suffered by Kate's eldest daughter as a baby. Listener discretion is advised.
Join us as Kate shares her personal experiences with:
Step-Parenting Dynamics: Insights into blending families and the rewards and difficulties of managing diverse family dynamics.
Autism Parenting: Strategies and experiences of supporting a child with autism, highlighting the unique aspects of this journey.
Overcoming Parenting Challenges: Practical advice for handling common obstacles faced by step-parents and fostering a supportive environment.
Kate also opens up about her personal mental health journey, balancing family responsibilities, self-care, and maintaining emotional well-being within a blended family setup.

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Connect with Us:

Get your official Touched Out! Merch HERE

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Miscarriage, Motherhood, and Mental Health: Michelle's Journey

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Welcome to Episode Two of Touched Out: A Mental Health Podcast for Parents!

In this heartfelt episode, host Carter is joined by Michelle from Canada, who courageously shares her journey from multiple miscarriages to motherhood. Michelle opens up about her mental health struggles, her husband's ADHD and autism, and their shared experiences with seasonal and postpartum depression.
Trigger Warning: This episode includes discussions on miscarriage, birth trauma, and mental health struggles. Listener discretion is advised.

Join us as Michelle discusses:

Overcoming Miscarriages: Michelle and her partner's emotional journey through two traumatic miscarriages before welcoming their son, who was born via emergency C-section and spent time in the NICU.

Mental Health Challenges: Insights into Michelle's battle with postpartum depression, seasonal depression, and anxiety, and how her husband's ADHD and autism have impacted their family dynamics.

Birth and NICU Experiences: Personal recounting of the birth trauma and NICU stay, shedding light on the emotional and physical toll these experiences take on parents.

Coping Strategies: Practical advice on navigating mental health challenges while parenting, including seeking medical support, leveraging social media for community, and finding balance with a supportive partner.

Empowerment Through Sharing: Michelle's story underscores the importance of community and destigmatizing mental health issues, offering a platform for others to feel seen and heard.

Listen to Michelle's inspiring journey and gain valuable insights and support for your own parenting challenges. Subscribe now to Touched Out for more heartfelt conversations and practical tips on navigating parenthood and mental health.

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Get your official Touched Out! Merch HERE

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Touched Out! - Navigating Step-Parenting & Embracing Unique Needs

Transcript

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Welcome to episode one of the Touched Out podcast. We are joined today by a very special guest, Kate. Kate is a stepmother to three wonderful children, all with unique personalities and needs. We discuss Kate's two youngest children and the intricacies of their relationship, including step parenting, a child with autism, and the hardships that come with being a step parent in general. Trigger warning. We also discuss Kate's eldest daughter and an injury that occurred