The Stepmom Diaries Podcast

107. Stop Trying Harder: Why Stepmoms Need Support, Not Perfection


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"You're not the problem. You're just doing it alone."

If you attended the Stepmom Summit last weekend, you wrapped up in a high - feeling seen and understood. But it’s over now, and you're back in a house that doesn't feel like yours with zero space to land. Today we're talking about why "trying harder" isn't the answer, and what you actually need to create lasting change in your stepfamily life.

In This Episode, We Cover:
  • Why Stepmom Life Feels So Isolating
  • The myth of "trying harder" and the stepmom spiral of second-guessing your boundaries and interactions
  • How "trying harder" leads to losing yourself in the effort
  • That you're not actually failing - the system is failing you
  • You don't need to try more - you need to be seen
  • You weren't meant to navigate stepfamily life alone
Resources Mentioned
  • Join the Stepfamily Circle:

Ready to stop navigating stepfamily life alone? The Stepfamily Circle offers ongoing support, group coaching calls, and a community that truly gets it. Learn more at stepfamilycircle.com 

  • If you missed The Stepmom Summit

For a few more days, you can still grab a VIP ticket and access all of the presentations and $2,000 in bonuses. Don't wait because the opportunity to grab your ticket will expire on September 15th! 

  • For Aspiring Stepfamily Coaches:

Ready to help other stepmoms through coaching? Or just want to dive deep into learning everything about stepfamily life and see what happens from there? Learn about the Stepfamily Coach Academy at stepfamilysolutions.com/stepfamily-certification

Connect with Cameron:
  • Website: stepfamilysolutions.com
  • Instagram: @stepfamilysolutions
  • TikTok: @stepfamilysolutions
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