Every stepmom has that moment where reality hits and you think: “Wait… I didn’t sign up for this.”

In today’s episode, I sit down with Alicia Krasko - stepmom coach, podcast host, and CEO of the Stepmom Side Community. Alicia’s story will sound familiar: she went into stepmom life thinking it would be smooth sailing (kids liked her, in-laws liked her, even the ex liked her)… until suddenly, everything changed.

In the episode, we talk about:

• What happens when “happily ever after” collides with blended family reality

• Why traditional therapy often misses the mark for stepmoms (and what to look for instead)

• How to handle high-conflict situations without losing yourself

• The truth about always being asked to be “the bigger person” — and what to do when it feels exhausting

• Why stepmom struggles look so similar (and why you’re NOT the only one going through this)

✨ Plus, Alicia gives us a sneak peek of her upcoming live session at the Stepmom Summit, where she’ll dive into extended family drama (yes, we’re talking in-laws) and how to navigate it without losing your peace.

If you’ve ever found yourself Googling “how to get divorced” or wondering why stepmom life feels harder than you imagined — this conversation will remind you that you are not alone, and there is a way forward.

🎟️ Save your seat at the FREE Stepmom Summit 🎟️ Links + Resources Mentioned:

• Connect with Alicia: aliciakrasko.com 

• Grab Alicia’s free guide: aliciakrasko.com/expectations 

• Join the Stepmom Summit: thestepmomsummit.com

The Stepmom Summit Is For You If:

• You’re tired of doing this alone

• You love your partner but struggle with “everything that comes with them”

• You want tools that work outside of therapy sessions and social media scrolls

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