The Stepmom Side Podcast

#68: Navigating the Stepmom Rollercoaster with Lauren from Blended By Distance


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In this episode, Alicia is joined by a fellow stepmom, Lauren from Blended by Distance, to dive deep into the rollercoaster of emotions and challenges stepmoms face. They get real about some of the biggest hurdles that can make stepmoms question our sanity... 

Here’s what is covered:

  • Losing Yourself: That feeling when you wake up and realize you’ve put yourself last for way too long. We talk about how easy it is to get caught up in being everything to everyone—your stepkids, your partner, their ex, and even the dog. (but seriously) We get into how to reclaim your identity without guilt.
  • The Rabbit Hole of the Kids’ Past: Admit it. You've gone down the rabbit hole of comparing yourself to your partner’s past life. Whether it's obsessing over family vacations you weren't part of or analyzing photos on Facebook, we've all been there. We unpack the emotional exhaustion of living in the past and how to refocus on your present.
  • Your Partner's Past: Speaking of rabbit holes... let's talk about thinking too much about your partner’s previous relationship(s). It’s a slippery slope to resentment. We chat about how to move forward with confidence instead of constantly comparing yourself to someone who’s not in the picture (but somehow feels like they still are).
  • Adding an 'Ours Baby': How adding a baby together changes the dynamics of the family. Spoiler: It's not always as cute as the Instagram photos make it seem. We share tips on how to balance the excitement with the inevitable complexities it brings, from your stepkids' reactions to how your relationship with your partner shifts.
  • Setting Boundaries with the Ex: This one’s a doozy. How do you set healthy boundaries with the ex without coming off like the wicked stepmom? We share personal stories and actionable tips on maintaining your peace and ensuring your relationship with your partner stays strong, even when the ex is… well, challenging.
  • And More!: We also touch on some of those random stepmom moments that make you go, “Is it just me, or…?” Spoiler alert: It’s not just you. We cover everything from stepmom guilt to maintaining friendships outside of the family unit.

Tune in for a real, raw, and relatable conversation that will remind you—you’re not in this alone.

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