# Season 8: Episode 19: When Blending a Family Feels More Like It’s Breaking Apart with Therapist and Stepmom Tarah and Husband EJ

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Podcast: [Radical Stepmoms](https://stenobird.com/podcast/radical-stepmoms-665876)
Published: 2025-10-22T13:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/radicalstepmoms/episodes/Season-8-Episode-19-When-Blending-a-Family-Feels-More-Like-Its-Breaking-Apart-with-Therapist-and-Stepmom-Tarah-and-Husband-EJ-e39rkr4
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## Resource

Christina welcomes stepmom Tarah and her husband EJ to discuss their transitions into blending. The three discuss why resentment builds in blended families and how to address it before it causes emotional distance. Where and why do many couples get stuck and what can they do to prepare and heal? Tarah and EJ offer their professional and personal experience in assisting couples out of the trenches - Listen in! About My Guest Tarah Kerwin is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and co-founder of Relationship Renovation, a thriving therapy practice in Tucson, AZ, dedicated to transforming couples’ lives through authentic connection and empowerment. With a Master’s in Clinical Psychology, she leads the innovative Relationship Renovation @ Home Program, designed to support couples on a national and global level with essential tools to strengthen their relationships from anywhere. As the co-host of the popular Relationship Renovation Podcast, Tarah delves into the complexities of love, helping listeners navigate real-life challenges with empathy and insight. Find them on IG https://relationshiprenovation.com/ So much more than a podcast!!! Follow along on ⁠Instagram⁠ Need some support? ⁠Schedule with Christina!⁠ ⁠Become a Member⁠ and hang with other stepmoms! ⁠www.radicalstepmomspodcast.com⁠

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