<![CDATA[Love, Darlene: Stepmom Life & Blended Families]]>Being a stepmom can have you asking questions you never thought you'd ask. Where do I fit? Am I doing too much? Should I step back? And I'm I wrong for feeling this way?

Girl, I get it! This is where we talk about stepmom and blended family life the way girlfriends actually talk about it - honestly, thoughtfully, and with a little spice when needed.

Nothing about blended family life is off the table -- the relationships, the boundaries, the hard conversations, or the feelings we don't always say out loud.

Expect real conversations, practical guidance, different perspectives, and the occasional loving "Girl..we need to talk."

Come sit with me. We've got some things to talk about.

]]>https://riverside.comRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Thu, 27 Aug 2026 07:24:45 GMTSat, 08 Aug 2026 18:20:48 GMT60Darlene Sparks<p>Being a stepmom can have you asking questions you never thought you'd ask.<b> </b>Where do I fit? Am I doing too much? Should I step back? And I'm I wrong for feeling this way?</p><p></p><p>Girl, I get it! This is where we talk about stepmom and blended family life the way girlfriends actually talk about it - honestly, thoughtfully, and with a little spice when needed.</p><p></p><p>Nothing about blended family life is off the table -- the relationships, the boundaries, the hard conversations, or the feelings we don't always say out loud.</p><p></p><p>Expect real conversations, practical guidance, different perspectives, and the occasional loving "Girl..we need to talk."<br /><br />Come sit with me. We've got some things to talk about.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p>episodicDarlene Sparkssparksleadershipmovement@gmail.comyes<![CDATA[2.) He Was Supposed to Be a Free Meal: The Relationship Before the Stepmom Title]]>Before the stepmom title, there was a relationship. In this episode, we're talking about dating after divorce, finding yourself again, falling in love when you weren't really looking for it, and what happens when that relationship comes with a whole family system attached.

And yes...he really was supposed to be a free meal. lol

Follow along for more stepmom content and to stay connected for future episodes:

]]>e9b90eb2-fa3f-4d99-afca-cfe04f163decMon, 24 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMT<p>Before the stepmom title, there was a relationship. In this episode, we're talking about dating after divorce, finding yourself again, falling in love when you weren't really looking for it, and what happens when that relationship comes with a whole family system attached.<br /><br />And yes...he really was supposed to be a free meal. lol<br /><br />Follow along for more stepmom content and to stay connected for future episodes:</p><p></p><ul><li><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.tiktok.com/@darlenesparksofficial?is_from_webapp=1&amp;sender_device=pc" target="_blank">Tiktok</a></li><li><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/darlenesparksofficial/" target="_blank">Instagram</a></li><li><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61590556737955" target="_blank">Facebook</a></li></ul>no00:29:55122.) He Was Supposed to Be a Free Meal: The Relationship Before the Stepmom Titlefull<![CDATA[1.) We've Got Some Things to Talk About]]>Welcome to Love, Darlene -- a space for honest conversations about relationships, blended families, boundaries, identity, growth, and all the things we don't always say out loud.

In this first episode, I'm sharing why I created this podcast, what you can expect when you pull up a chair, and why I believe these conversations matter.

This isn't about having all of the answers. It's about making room for the real, complicated, funny, uncomfortable, and healing parts of life..together.

We've got some things to talk about. So pull up a chair.

Follow along for more stepmom content and to stay connected for future episodes:


]]>e6fa4bbe-c321-4590-b3f4-57dff6fa3a7dMon, 24 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMT<p>Welcome to <i>Love, Darlene</i> -- a space for honest conversations about relationships, blended families, boundaries, identity, growth, and all the things we don't always say out loud.<br /><br />In this first episode, I'm sharing why I created this podcast, what you can expect when you pull up a chair, and why I believe these conversations matter.<br /><br />This isn't about having all of the answers. It's about making room for the real, complicated, funny, uncomfortable, and healing parts of life..together.<br /><br />We've got some things to talk about. So pull up a chair.<br /><br />Follow along for more stepmom content and to stay connected for future episodes:</p><p><br /></p><ul><li><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.tiktok.com/@darlenesparksofficial?is_from_webapp=1&amp;sender_device=pc" target="_blank">Tiktok</a></li><li><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/darlenesparksofficial/" target="_blank">Instagram</a></li><li><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61590556737955" target="_blank">Facebook</a></li></ul>no00:13:34111.) We've Got Some Things to Talk Aboutfull<![CDATA[The Kitchen Is Open | Official Trailer]]>Girl, if blended family life has ever had you laughing, overthinking, or asking "What is even happening right now?" - pull up a seat.

Love, Darlene is where we talk about stepmom life and blended families the way girlfriends actually talk about it: honestly, openly, and with a little spice. Nothing is off the table.



Follow along for more stepmom content and to stay connected for future episodes:

]]>bfd92f33-1504-46d1-a19a-23bea03afe0eTue, 18 Aug 2026 02:51:50 GMT<p>Girl, if blended family life has ever had you laughing, overthinking, or asking <i>"What is even happening right now?"</i> - pull up a seat.<br /><br /><b>Love, Darlene </b>is where we talk about stepmom life and blended families the way girlfriends actually talk about it: honestly, openly, and with a little spice. Nothing is off the table.</p><p><br /><br />Follow along for more stepmom content and to stay connected for future episodes:</p><p></p><ul><li><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.tiktok.com/@darlenesparksofficial?is_from_webapp=1&amp;sender_device=pc" target="_blank">Tiktok</a></li><li><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.tiktok.com/@darlenesparksofficial?is_from_webapp=1&amp;sender_device=pc" target="_blank"> </a><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/darlenesparksofficial/" target="_blank">Instagram</a></li><li><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61590556737955" target="_blank">Facebook </a></li></ul>no00:00:50The Kitchen Is Open | Official Trailertrailer