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Raising His Kids

Raising His Kids

By: Toni Graham
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Co-parenting is hard, being a mum is hard, and being a stepmother is one of the most challenging and rewarding roles a woman can take on—but you don’t have to navigate it alone. Welcome to Raising His Kids, the podcast dedicated to all mothers in blended families, hosted by Toni, a stepmum and bio mum.

As someone who experiences blended family life from both sides—as a biological mum and a stepmum—Toni offers a unique perspective on the complexities of this roller coaster. A domestic violence survivor who’s faced the chaos firsthand, she shares raw, honest, and relatable insights into the challenges of navigating relationships with high-conflict exes, blending families, and finding balance in the midst of it all.

Each week, you’ll find practical advice, real-life stories, and a supportive community that understands the highs and lows of Raising His Kids—whether that be as the bio mum or the stepmum. Toni isn’t afraid to talk about the hard stuff—because she’s lived it—and she’s passionate about empowering biological mothers and stepmothers alike to thrive and find security in their roles within the children’s lives.

Whether you’re new to this life or a seasoned co-parenting mum or stepmum, grab your coffee or wine and join Toni for candid conversations about what it means to embrace blended family chaos with grace and humour.

Subscribe now to Raising His Kids on your favourite podcast app, and if you love what you hear, leave a five-star review. Let’s tackle this blended family roller coaster together!

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Episodes
  • The Anxious Stepmom

    The Anxious Stepmom
    Aug 25 2025

    Ever feel like you're doing all the things — but still questioning if you're doing any of it right?

    In this episode, I chat with Michaela, a fellow stepmum and clinical psychologist — you might know her on social media as The Anxious Stepmom. We unpack what it’s like to navigate the ups and downs of blended family life while living with anxiety: the emotional toll of constantly second-guessing yourself, the mental load of trying to be everything to everyone, and how anxiety can quietly shape how we show up in our homes and relationships.

    You might notice a few jumpy moments — we had some tech glitches mid-recording — but the heart of this conversation still shines through. It’s raw, honest, and full of those “I thought it was just me” moments.

    If you’ve ever felt like your brain won’t slow down and your heart is carrying more than it should… this one’s for you.


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    Michaela

    Website: https://www.theanxiousstepmom.com/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theanxiousstepmom?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

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    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theanxiousstepmom




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    42 mins
  • Courtroom Chaos, Custody Opinions & Conversations We Didn’t Plan - Part 2

    Courtroom Chaos, Custody Opinions & Conversations We Didn’t Plan - Part 2
    Aug 4 2025

    We pick things back up with more messy custody stories, emotionally charged depositions, school chaos — and plenty of the stuff no one talks about (or plans to talk about) when it comes to court in a blended family.

    It’s emotional. It’s honest. It’s a little unhinged in places.

    And it’s exactly the kind of chat that reminds you — you’re not the only one going through it.

    Some stories will make you nod along.

    Others might make you cringe.

    But either way, you’ll feel seen.

    Tune in as we wrap up this unfiltered two-part episode and unpack the courtroom curveballs so many of us are navigating behind the scenes of blended family life.


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    Kassandra:

    https://www.wearefamilyish.com/

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    46 mins
  • Courtroom Chaos, Custody Opinions & Conversations We Didn’t Plan — Part 1

    Courtroom Chaos, Custody Opinions & Conversations We Didn’t Plan — Part 1
    Jul 21 2025

    In this episode, I’m joined by Kassandra and Kelsee — and while we set out to share our court stories and experiences with custody agreements… let’s just say, we take the scenic route getting there 🤭

    From heartfelt moments to unexpected tangents, this is the kind of messy, real conversation that only happens when you feel safe enough to speak your truth — even when you don’t all agree.

    This is part one of a multi-part chat (because we had a lot to say), and the full unedited version is already up on Patreon if you want the whole deep dive, sidetracks and all.


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    Kassandra

    https://www.wearefamilyish.com/

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    52 mins
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