Queen Of Your Castle Ft. The Whole Stepfamily

Read the facts here @ the World Health Organization

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In this episode:

What are the facts about COVID-19?

Who is at risk of getting really sick from COVID-19, and who is at risk of dying?

What is your role to stop the spread?

How can stepfamilies protect themselves from transmitting the disease between households?

What should I do as a stepmom during this crisis?

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Today's episode explores *why,* in my interpretation, people start living "double lives."

Explore whether you are (step)parenting from a space of loving discipline, punishment, or fear, and examine what changes you may need to make in order to raise happy, healthy kids.

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After a lifetime of ups and downs (and considering suicide many times as my only option to make the pain stop) I've finally discovered how to stay in the LIGHT.

This is a very special episode, because I'm giving you 31 secrets to live a happy, fulfilled, amazing, joyful life as a stepmom, a mom, a parent, a spouse, a sister, a friend.

Enjoy.

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During this training, I’m going to show you:

1. A next-level mindset shift that instantly made me happier, no matter how much shhh was hitting the fan in my stepfamily. If you’re listening to this podcast, that probably means that you want to feel valued, respected, peaceful, and confident as a stepmom. Learning this mindset shift is so crucial to making that happen for you.
2. I’ll also show you the exact process I personally used to save my marriage (and my sanity), that didn’t involve becoming a doormat in my house, Facebook stalking my husband’s ex-wife, or resenting my stepson. (The best part -- it also didn’t involve leaving my house to drive downtown to my therapist’s office.)
3. And finally, a feeling that’s worth more than 1) and 2) combined -- and that’s having peace of mind as a second wife and stepmom. Even better still is actually enjoying my home life again, because the way I was (barely) surviving before following this process made me feel frustrated, desperate, and embarrassed while I spiralled toward divorce.

This free, online training is happening really soon, and seats are limited so make sure to get on the waitlist ASAP.

To get on the waitlist, head to bit.ly/happystepmom or, tap here

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In today's episode, I interview Jen Stillion, who is a stepmom of 12 years. Jen has an extremely powerful story, as she has overcome some seriously dark days along her stepfamily journey.

Jen's stepdaughter was diagnosed with a severe mental illness, leading to multiple suicide attempts and years spent being cared for in institutions.

In this episode:

At 5:20 - Jen reflects on what she thought her life would be like as a stepmom versus how it actually turned out.

At 7:00 - The experience as a stepmom when your stepchild displays behaviours of mental illness

At 9:00 - Fantasy versus Reality...

At 9:38 - Jen reflects on what it meant to her to "lose her voice"

At 11:50 - How Jen developed PTSD from her stepfamily experiences, and the "numbing" behaviours she engaged in.

At 13:00 - Jen's "rock bottom"

At 13:30 - When therapy became "not enough"

At 15:40 - How Jen started implementing tools and techniques to get herself well, and to find light in the darkness.

At 17:00 - The secret that all happy stepmoms have learned to be happy...

At 19:22 - How Jen explored an avenue other than therapy in order to recover from her "rock bottom."

At 21:12 - The simple movement Jen began to engage in that got her out of her head and into her heart.

At 25:00 - How to become the woman who has it all, and not just on the outside.

At 26:00 - The key to everything you want in life.

At 29:56 - The truth about people pleasing.

At 32:00 - Jen reflects on how she's learned to empower women using DANCE.

At 34:00 - How to receive an instant download of joy - anywhere, anytime.

At 36:00 - "It doesn't matter how old you are; you still love unicorns and rainbows."

At 36:53 - Message from the future... What Jen would have told herself 12 years ago.

Connect with Jen Stillion on Instagram

Connect with your host, Brittany Lynch, on Instagram

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Today on the show, we have special guest Lacey Broussard, also known as The Multiorgasmic Mama.

If lack of confidence, low libido, or guilt and shame around your sexuality are the cause of your bedroom woes,

(the hot, wild sex you never have anymore, or the transition into motherhood - or stepmotherhood - that sucked your libido dry), you need Lacey.

She’s a holistic sex coach for women who lack desire and want to feel sexy again.

As a Certified Sex Coach, Tantra, and Jade Egg Teacher, Lacey uses deep transformational tools and techniques based in modern coaching modalities and ancient Tantric wisdom and Taoist practices to help women like you get your desire back and feel sexy again.

At 4:54 - Lacey discusses how her conservative, religious upbringing contributed to a lifetime of guilt and shame around her body, and the experience that was a turning point to help her realize how powerful women's bodies are

At 8:22 - Lacey discusses her experience with a Jade Egg practice and the profound transformation that doing this work helped her release guilt, shame, and disgust about her body

At 11:06 - We explore how getting married doesn't necessarily "cure the shame" around sexuality.

At 11:46 - Lacey helps you explore what some "symptoms" of guilt and shame around your sexuality may look like

At 12:41 - The difference between Libido, Desire, and Arousal (and how society needs to stop blaming women's hormones for lack of desire)

At 14:00 - Sexual traumas explored **trigger warning**

At 15:18 - We explore the polarization between sides of Jennifer Lopez & Shakira's highly scrutinized Superbowl Performance (and the similarities between the #MeToo movement)

At 18:16 - Exploring the confines of "sex in a box" and how to start the journey back toward sensuality

At 19:00 - Evaluating your narrative and inherited stories around sexuality and how to begin to change the narrative

At 22:32 - What it means when you feel "numb" during sex

At 23:48 - The belief of: "I must be the only woman in the world who doesn't want to have sex" is challenged

At 25:14 - We explore "I want to want to, but I don't want to" and why traditional therapy usually won't work to clear that up

At 20:08 - How to feel comfortable asking for space from your partner

At 30:07 - Exploring the damaging use of alcohol as an aphrodisiac or to get through the night

At 32:11 - Learning to become present with your thoughts and feelings and body sensations

At 37:12 - Lacey explains her coaching process

At 38:46 - The difference between men and women's sexuality

At 42:54 - Cheers to That moment

At 43:30 - How to transition from the "busy-busy-busy-go-go-go get things done" persona to becoming open to experiences of pleasure

At 47:18 - The importance of BEDTIMES and how you deserve to clock off mom/stepmom duties in the evening

To connect with Lacey, tap here to follow her on Instagram

To learn more about Lacey's coaching services, visit her at www.themultiorgasmicmama.com

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Book a free 30 minute consultation and let us help you get your life back https://calendly.com/foreveraftercoaching-newclients/consult?month=2024-01

Or try our 7 Day Stepfamily Stress Detox guaranteed to reduce stepfamily stress by at least 20% https://brittanylynch.podia.com/stepfamily-stress-detox