Raising His Kids

About Raising His Kids

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!

Publisher

Toni Graham

Category

education · kids & family · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

4 Dec 2022

Latest episode

20 Apr 2026

Latest episodes

149 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   20 Apr 2026

   They “Got Along” So What Went Wrong?!

   This episode is a heavier one. We’re talking about the Carnival Horizon case involving a blended family, step-siblings, and a situation that ended in the worst possible way. But this isn’t about the crime itself. It’s about the conversations that come from it. The uncomfortable ones. The ones people don’t want to say out loud. The ones many blended families quietly navigate behind closed doors. We unpack step-sibling dynamics, boundaries, what happens when kids feel uncomfortable, and whether we sometimes prioritise “keeping the peace” over actually listening. This is one of those conversations where we don’t have all the answers… but we ask the questions anyway. Because avoiding it doesn’t make it go away. If you’ve ever questioned dynamics in your blended home, or wondered where the line is between normal tension and something that needs attention, this episode will make you think.

2. 

   23 Mar 2026

   The Blended Bond

   If communication in your blended family has ever felt hard, tense, or like it keeps going in circles, this one is for you. In this episode, I’m joined by Ashley, founder of Blended Bond, and we’re talking all things communication in blended families. We get into why these conversations can feel so difficult, how quickly things can escalate, and what it actually looks like to create emotional safety when there are so many moving parts involved. Ashley shares the heart behind Blended Bond and how it’s helping families open up conversations in a way that feels more intentional and less reactive. If you’ve ever walked away from a conversation thinking “that could have gone better,” you’re not alone… and this episode will definitely resonate 🤍 Want 15% off Blended Bond? Send me a DM and I’ll send you the code 🤍 Follow & Support Ashley here: Website (https://blendedbond.com) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/theblendedbond?igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw%3D%3D&utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/BlendedBond/)

3. 

   23 Feb 2026

   The Things We Wish We Could Say to Each Other

   In this episode, Toni is joined by Lauren as they dive into what stepmums wish they could say to bio mums — and what bio mums wish they could say to stepmums. They read comments from recent posts, unpack the unsaid thoughts, and explore perspectives that rarely get spoken out loud. Whether you’re a bio mum, a bonus mum, or somewhere in between, this episode is for anyone navigating the blended family roller coaster. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/raising-his-kids/donations (https://redcircle.com/raising-his-kids/donations)

Who has been a guest on Raising His Kids

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Alex Willumsen
• Kelsee
• Summer Butler

Reach and audience

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

6 ratings

Spotify

4.2 / 5

24 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 60 / 100

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Quality

90

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

77

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